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Published on 2024-04-05 07:44:42
The Premier League is not planning to eliminate points deductions but may implement a ‘tariff’ system, particularly as Manchester City awaits the results of their FFP case. This season, Everton and Nottingham Forest received points deductions for breaching financial rules, while Leicester City is also facing charges despite playing in the Championship.
Everton had their initial ten-point deduction reduced to six on appeal and is anticipating a verdict on a potential second punishment. Meanwhile, Forest has appealed the decision to dock them four points.
Typically, clubs are allowed maximum losses of £105 million over a three-year period, with reductions for any seasons spent in the Championship. Reports claim that many Premier League officials believe the current Profit and Sustainability Rules are inadequate, and some feel that the penalties imposed on Everton and Forest were excessive.
A proposal to abolish points deductions and introduce a ‘luxury tax’ was rumored, but now it seems that the Premier League is set to retain points-deduction penalties for financial rule breaches while considering fines for lesser offenses. Additionally, a new ‘squad cost rule’ and ‘anchoring’ salary-cap model linked to TV money are being discussed for potential implementation in the 2025-26 season.
The controversies surrounding Everton and Nottingham Forest’s points deductions have raised attention to the numerous charges against Manchester City. The club faces allegations of breaching 115 Financial Fair Play regulations and could potentially receive a points deduction or expulsion if found guilty. Despite denying any wrongdoing, the club’s case is ongoing, with uncertainties surrounding the duration of the proceedings.
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness suggested that expulsion could be a possibility for Manchester City if found guilty of their charges, referencing the severity of the allegations. It remains to be seen how the case will unfold.
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