Premier League clubs could face sporting sanctions in future if they are found guilty of financial misconduct, an independent panel has suggested. Liverpool will be keeping a close eye on potential penalties against their Premier League rivals in the future.
Newly promoted local rivals Everton were awarded 10 points for a single breach of the win-win competition rule, an unprecedented penalty in England’s top flight handed out to the Toffees.
For context, Portsmouth were deducted nine points when they went into administration in 2010.
Because of this, Liverpool follow suit against Manchester City and the two clubs are regularly locked in a title race. In February, Premier League champions City were indicted on a total of 115 charges relating to alleged financial irregularities between 2009 and 2018.
The Manchester club denied any claims but hinted at the potential severity of the points deduction awarded to Everton . situation.
Chelsea are another club currently under investigation after their new owner revealed possible financial irregularities.
West London have reached an agreement with UEFA over the matter but, unlike European governing bodies, the Premier League has no statute of limitations and an independent committee is still investigating the alleged breach.
