18/11/2023 13:10hs.
The Justice determined that the Everton will fight descent for having breached financial rules of the Premier League. In this context, concern is growing in England because the historic measure could reach the Manchester City y al Chelseaclubs that are also being investigated for fraud.
In this opportunity, The Goats were docked 10 points.. Therefore, They were second to last in the standings and they will have to put up an important fight to not lose the category. However, they would not be the only ones.
Those led by Pep Guardiola -who are leaders in the local championship- and those of Mauricio Pochettino -who were tenth- could join the battle. According to the British newspaper The Times, Both clubs could be subject to a 30-unit reduction as a penalty.. Therefore, just like the Evertonthey would remain in the lower zone and would run the risk of descending.
At the moment, there was no official statement referring to these last two cases. Nevertheless, both have multiple complaints for financial irregularities and they should be alert for the next few days.
Chelsea vs Manchester City. (AFP)
Everton’s statement
After receiving the sanction, the Everton issued a strong statement to repudiate the decision and warn that it will appeal the ruling.
“Everton Football Club is both shocked and disappointed by the ruling of the Premier League Commission. The Club believes that the Commission imposed a totally disproportionate and unfair sports sanction“, began.
Following the same line, he remarked: “The Club has already communicated its intention to appeal the decision of the Premier League. The appeal process will begin and the Club’s case will be heard by an Appeal Board appointed in accordance with Premier League rules in due course.”
Likewise, he remarked: “Everton maintains that has been open and transparent in the information provided to the Premier League and has always respected the integrity of the process. The club does not recognize the findings that he did not act with the utmost good faith and does not understand that this is an accusation made by the Premier League during the course of the proceedings.
In closing, they said: “The harshness and severity of the sanction imposed by the Commission is neither fair nor a reasonable reflection of the evidence provided.. The Club will also monitor with great interest the decisions made in other cases regarding the Premier League Sustainability and Benefits Rules. Everton cannot comment further on this matter. until the appeal process is concluded.”
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