Jamie Carragher has insisted Everton’s ten-point deduction is “excessive and not right”, as he took aim at other Premier League clubs under investigation.
The Toffees have sunk to 19th in the table as punishment for breaching profitability and sustainability rules for the three-year period ending in the 2021-22 season
Questions are now being asked about how severe Manchester City’s and Chelsea’s punishments will be should either club’s case progress.
City face 115 separate charges while the latter are also under investigation for alleged offences dating back to the Roman Abramovich era.
As expected, the world of football reacted strongly to the news that Everton had received the biggest points deduction in Premier League history.
Everton are to appeal against the decision and Carragher, who grew up as an Evertonian, hopes the Merseyside club are successful.
Carragher has claimed Everton’s sanction is too harsh, as he contrasted the Toffees’ attitude towards the investigation with other clubs in the division.
“The 10 point deduction for Everton is excessive & not right, considering they have been working with the PL about this for the last couple of years,” he tweeted.
“Would it have been better to be evasive & try & drag it out like other clubs?”
The 10 point deduction for Everton is excessive & not right, considering they have been working with the PL about this for the last couple of years.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 17, 2023
Would it have been better to be evasive & try & drag it out like other clubs?
No doubt relegated clubs will have put big…
