Everton face THIRD points deduction as Premier League make new claim over alleged PSR breach

EVERTON will start the season with the threat of another points deduction hanging over them.

The Premier League claims Everton breached their PSR rules by an extra £6.5million for the 2022-23 season.

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RexThe Premier League allege Everton have breached PSR rules by an additional £6.5m[/caption]

It comes on top of the £16m overspend they have been docked points for, as a result of interest payments linked to their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Everton were docked two points by an independent commission for their 2022-23 overspend in April.

They had already been hit with the loss of TEN points for breaches in the 2021-22 campaign the previous November — a sanction which was reduced to six points on appeal.

The Prem is alleging the breach in 2022-23 was far higher however, as interest payments related to the stadium were NOT included.

An independent commission who imposed the second points deduction rejected the Prem’s argument that £17m in interest payments should be added to their losses.

But it will look again at £6.5m worth of payments, which it has said could represent another breach.

SunSport learned that the commission have yet to tell the Toffees or the League when they will reach a decision despite both parties pushing for an answer.

The Premier League claims the disputed £6.5m should be added to the club’s spending as it was used for day-to-day running costs.

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But Everton insist it should be removed as stadium costs do not count towards PSR calculations.

Everton were initially docked five points last season for the £16m breach, which was reduced to two points due to an early guilty plea and the fact they were being punished for overspending in successive seasons.

The club are contesting the alleged £6.5m breach so will not be let off lightly if found guilty, meaning another two-point penalty is possible.

Everton are confident they will not face PSR charges for the 2023-24 season.

Premier League sides deducted points and others at risk

Nottingham Forest

Deducted four points during the 2023-24 season for breaching Premier League spending limit by £34.563m. Failed in their appeal with decision upheld.

Everton

Initial 10-point deduction for 2021-22 Premier League breaches reduced to six points on appeal. Were deducted a further two points later in the 2023-24 season. Appealed, but since withdrawn following Prem survival.

Sheffield United

Hit with a two-point deduction for their finances during the 2022-23 EFL season. Will begin the 2024-25 Championship season on -2 points following their relegation from the Prem.

OTHERS WHO COULD FACE PUNISHMENT…

Manchester City

Etihad club emphatically denies the 115 allegations laid against them in February 2023. The lengthy Commission case has been scheduled to start in October or November but a final decision is not expected until March or April 2025.

Chelsea

Blues chiefs flagged up illicit payments made to agents and others during the Roman Abramovich era. Fined £8.6m by Uefa but still to be formally charged by the Prem despite an ongoing investigation.

Leicester

Foxes breached Prem PSR loss limits last season but did not have to report their 2022-23 accounts until this month because of their relegation. That puts the timetable back and means that they will probably face a Prem points deduction for the 2024-25 season following their return to the top flight.

Everton (again)

The Toffees are again at risk of breaking PSR rules and are in a race against time to raise funds and balance the books. Not only could that lead to another charge but also administration. That would lead to an automatic nine-point deduction for the 2024/25 season.