The Premier League accused Nottingham Forest and Everton of violating the league’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR). An independent investigation has been opened, and both clubs could face points deductions.
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For the Liverpool team, it would be the second punishment of the season – the team will play with 10 points less in 2023/24.
As a result, clubs have 14 days to respond to their allegations before facing a hearing by an independent panel, which will decide on any punishment. The verdict should be known in early April and can be appealed.
It is worth remembering that Everton were punished in November for a £19.5m overspend in 2021/22 and are awaiting the outcome of their appeal. This second charge relates to your accounts for the 2022/23 season. If the appeal of the first accusation is in favor of the club, it may influence the second accusation.
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Both clubs spoke out:
“Nottingham Forest acknowledges the Premier League’s statement confirming that the club has today been charged with breaching the league’s profitability and sustainability rules. The club intends to continue to cooperate fully with the Premier League on this matter and is confident of a swift and fair resolution.” , reported Forest.
On the other hand, Everton drew attention to the possibility of double penalties by the Premier League, but were informed that this is a matter for the independent commission that will consider the latest accusation. The club criticized the league’s rules.
“This refers to a period covering the 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons. It therefore includes financial periods (2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22) for which The club has already received a 10-point sanction. The club is currently appealing this sanction,” says the Liverpool team.