Everton's Appeal Against Second Points Deduction to be Heard in Mid-May

Everton's appeal against a second points deduction for breaching Premier League financial rules by £16.6 million will be heard in the week commencing May 13, 2024, with the verdict to be announced before their final game against Arsenal on May 19. The club had already been deducted 10 points, reduced to 6 on appeal, for the period up to the 2021-22 season.

Despite the latest points deduction, Everton secured Premier League survival by beating Brentford 1-0 on Saturday. Manager Sean Dyche said the team is finding a "balance" and the "freedom comes back into your play" after achieving their objective.

The appeals panel has confirmed that a verdict on Everton's latest appeal will be announced before their final game of the season. The hearing will take place in the week leading up to Everton's match against Arsenal, with the verdict to be announced prior to kickoff.

Why this matters: Everton's ongoing financial issues and potential points deductions have significant implications for the club's future in the Premier League. The outcome of this appeal could impact their final league position and financial stability.

Everton's owner, Farhad Moshiri, is currently considering prospective buyers, while the club's acting CEO, Colin Chong, is searching for more funding from outside sources. The club's financial situation is so tight that another creditor, MSP Capital, could have taken control of the club last month if a prospective buyer, 777 Partners, had failed to repay its loan on time.

The latest developments have been a huge blow to the team, players, and fans, but manager Sean Dyche has managed to provide stability on the pitch and save the club from relegation with limited resources. "Despite the latest points deduction, Everton have secured Premier League survival with three games to spare," Dyche said after the Brentford match.

Key Takeaways

• Everton's appeal against 2nd points deduction to be heard on May 13, 2024.
• Everton had already been deducted 10 points, reduced to 6 on appeal, for 2021-22 season.
• Everton secured Premier League survival despite latest points deduction, beating Brentford 1-0.
• Everton's financial issues and potential points deductions impact their league position and stability.
• Everton owner Moshiri considering prospective buyers, acting CEO seeking more funding.