What will happen to Everton next after Premier League points deduction ‘threat’
The independent commission will decide upon any potential sanctions against Everton in their Financial Fair Play case, not the Premier League
In the event that Everton is found to have broken any regulations, the independent commission will determine the appropriate sanctions, regardless of what the Premier League “recommends” in this Financial Fair Play case.
“The Premier League has recommended the punishment to be extremely severe, and up to a maximum of 12 points,” according to a Daily Telegraph article that was published on Wednesday.
It also states that Everton’s case is currently being heard by an independent commission after they recorded financial losses of £371.8 million over a three-year period, which is well over the £105 million permitted amount set out by the Premier League.
If found guilty, the team could face a number of additional penalties, such as a fine and/or a possible transfer ban. However, Everton has insisted that they have followed the regulations and that they will “robustly defend” their stance, claiming that certain exemptions—such as those pertaining to the coronavirus crisis—will absolve them of any wrongdoing.
The Premier League does not have final say over decisions; the ECHO is aware of this. Instead, the independent commission does.
If a breach is discovered, the commission will decide on any sanctions.
If a points deduction or other sanction is decided upon, the commission will also determine which season to apply the sanction, whether it be in the current campaign, retroactively (since the charge pertains to the 2021–2022 season), or in a subsequent one.
Even though Everton ended 15 points ahead of Watford and Norwich City was separated by 17 points, there may be additional issues because Burnley, Watford, and Norwich City were all demoted that season and then promoted again.
The Premier League’s only other club to lose points due to financial issues is Portsmouth, who lost nine for going into administration in 2009–10. Had they not gone into administration, they would have finished last in the league, but Everton’s situation is unique, and it is unclear how long the commission will take to make a decision.
Manchester City, the Premier League champions for the previous three seasons, have been accused with breaking 115 regulations across 14 seasons, from 2009/10 to the current season, although no date has been set for them.
Everton, on the other hand, is just facing one accusation.
After striking an agreement last month to sell his whole 94.1% ownership to Miami-based private investment group 777 Partners, main shareholder Farhad Moshiri is currently the subject of a takeover proposal for Everton, who have seven points from their first nine Premier League matches this season.
The club stated at the time that the transaction is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2023, pending regulatory approval.
However, any penalties imposed by the panel would cause more delays.
Everton might then file an appeal under Premier League Rule W.62, which deals with contesting a commission’s decision.
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