In a seismic day for the Premier League, an independent commission has found Everton guilty of breaching profit and sustainability rules, imposing a 10-point deduction. While there’s obviously some interest from Liverpool in its near-neighbors, much of the intrigue comes from what — if anything — this means for the outstanding case against Manchester City.
Clearly, the Premier League has come down hard on Everton, who will appeal the decision. But where the Blues were defending one charge, Manchester City faces 115: it has always stringently denied any wrongdoing, but the consequences of a guilty verdict would presumably now be monumental. As such, Manchester City will no doubt be watching the outcome of the Everton appeal with interest, while it also prepares to take on Liverpool on November 25. And it’s not the only club that will be paying close attention to proceedings, with three clubs piling the misery on the Toffees by confirming their intention to sue.
But you would be mistaken for thinking all this focus on excessive spending would slow down the transfer rumor mill for even a second. Indeed, Manchester City has reportedly just agreed a record-breaking deal, while Liverpool is pursuing a similar move of its own.
Here, Liverpool.com takes a scan around the other big sides in the Premier League and around Europe to take a look at the news going on at the other clubs. First up, it’s the Everton latest. Three clubs will sue Everton Officials of each of the three clubs held talks today, and decided to follow through on previous threats to take legal action against Everton. They had previously been aggrieved that the charges were not concluded sooner.
Both Burnley and Leicester would have survived if Everton had been docked 10 points in the relevant campaign. Leeds, who finished 19th last season, would have risen one place but still faced the drop to the Championship.
Burnley, Leicester City and Leeds United have confirmed they intend to sue Everton for a combined total of $372m (£300m/€343m), the Daily Mail reports. That follows the ruling of the independent commission, and relates to the relegation of those sides in 20221/22 and 2022/23 respectively.
