Nottingham Forest and Everton have been penalized with points deductions for breaches of Premier League rules, specifically financial fair play regulations. Nottingham Forest received a four-point deduction after overspending by £34.5 million, while Everton's deduction, although not specified, comes after they overspent by £19.5 million. This decision significantly impacts the Premier League relegation battle, with Nottingham Forest dropping into the bottom three and Burnley now sitting five points from safety with nine games to go. Appeals against these deductions are pending, adding to the season's uncertainty. The Premier League has set a backstop date of May 24 for appeal hearings, just days after the season concludes on May 19. This situation has led to discussions about the need for clearer financial regulations and the impact of financial fair play rules on the competitiveness of the league.
Everton and now Nottingham Forest have had points deducted for breaking financial fair play rules. Just how widespread is this? https://t.co/mwiqwTTE1f
🗣️ "You shouldn't be comparing Man City's case to Nottingham Forest and Everton's" Kaveh Solhekol says Manchester City's FFP case is "historical and far more complex" than other cases. https://t.co/mRcIVd08dB
😠 Furious Nottingham Forest accuse Premier League of causing "disturbing effect" in transfer market because of Brennan Johnson decision ✍️@alansmith90 https://t.co/bpPWnFavEW
New Premier League table revealed after Nottingham Forest’s points deduction as race for survival is blown wide open https://t.co/Eh8EPvaEW2 https://t.co/Eh8EPvaEW2
Nottingham Forest break silence with long statement after 4-point deduction as they highlight ‘extreme concern’ for fans https://t.co/RlVxBIv16g https://t.co/ekT7Pw1Ufx
Here are the next 9️⃣ remaining PL fixtures for Nottingham Forest... Can they pick up enough points to avoid the drop? 🤔🌳 https://t.co/OUARKdEsu5
🗣️ "I don't think the Premier League has helped itself" Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says the Premier League should have set out clear punishments in advance of clubs breaching financial rules. https://t.co/9Asm1UZ9W8
"If I was an Everton fan, I'd feel their punishment was harsh" Kieran Maguire compares the four-point deduction that Nottingham Forest received to Everton's punishment ⚽ https://t.co/Vy9G8WDQJw
AI predicts who's getting relegated after Nottingham Forest points deduction - but there's one major omission 🫣 https://t.co/3iVftKTCvI https://t.co/AlB5hXoKCT
"I feel a little uncomfortable looking at league tables with asterisks" Kaveh Solhekol discusses the relegation battle with Nottingham Forest dropping into the bottom three after their four-point deduction 👇 https://t.co/OvfdlH64iJ
“It is a cloud hanging over the Premier League.” Former Brentford Chief Executive Andrew Mills says clubs who face or have already had points deductions, like Leicester, Nottingham Forest and Everton, will be looking at Manchester City’s 115 charges very closely. @marksaggers https://t.co/ddzdTSCUmb
"It's a big decision to take" Kaveh Solhekol debates whether Nottingham Forest will decide to appeal against their points deduction in the next seven days 🌲 https://t.co/paQbr6mkox
"Everton overspent by £19.5 million and Nottingham Forest overspent by £34.5million" Kaveh Solhekol is surprised Nottingham Forest were deducted fewer points than Everton ⚽ https://t.co/qhZoXBCiJY
“It is a very dangerous game to play if the EFL wants more.” Mark Saggers is joined by former EFL executive Gavin Megaw who says Premier League owners will wait for a regulator to enforce any changes, after clubs failed to agree a financial deal last week. @marksaggers https://t.co/CbJqHECKfe
Points deductions for Everton and Nottingham Forest. Another one looming at Goodison Park. Uncertainty hanging over #LCFC as they seek promotion. And appeals pending... This has become the season of the asterisk in English football - and nobody is benefiting. 📝 @DTAthletic
Four points is the verdict then... and #NFFC drop into the bottom three in the Premier League. There is disappointment and frustration at the CG... Interested to know how fans feel? https://t.co/FOL3HYkwtg
The @premierleague season finishes May 19. Assuming Forest appeal 4-point deduction for breaching PSR, PL says appeal hearing backstop date is May 24 (in advance of AGM). Appeal takes time. Real danger that relegation positions are finalised only after season finishes #NFFC #4pts
If Forest, with one charge, is given a 4 points deduction, then surely Manchester City, with 115 charges, should face a 460 point deduction. Right? #NFFC
Nottingham Forest's 4-point deduction means Burnley now sit five points from safety. It still feels like a huge task, but with nine games to go, there is hope. Improbable but not impossible. #twitterclarets
Four-point deduction for Forest - the detail in this will be interesting https://t.co/gxO7H8z6D4
Four points for Forest, it seems. How do we feel? I was worried about 6-10, so this seems OK? This seems manageable? Maybe an appeal to come? Just need to start winning, and there are winnable games on the horizon.
Another twist in the @premierleague relegation battle. https://t.co/lPqBBM2hDH
Nottingham Forest given date to learn punishment for breach of Premier League rules https://t.co/QVKLWGthef
As we await decisions over PSR breaches by Nottingham Forest and Everton — with appeals on the horizon — uncertainty reigns over the Premier League table. @DTathletic on the organised chaos of this season’s relegation battle.
The closing stages away to Luton Town served as a glaring reminder of just how much the mood is changing for #NFFC. Two points squandered and the PSR verdict set to come this week, @nottmtails explains that the frustration of the fans is more than justified.