Everton and Nottingham Forest have been charged by the Premier League for breaching profit and sustainability regulations. The two clubs face points deductions, which would be applied this season, following accusations of losing more than the permitted amount between 2020 and 2023.
Clubs are allowed to lose a maximum of £105million across a given three-year period. Everton fell foul of that benchmark between 2019 and 2022, leading to a 10-point deduction which was applied earlier this season.
The Toffees could now be in store for another crippling setback, with the Premier League revealing on Monday that they and Forest are found to be in breach of the rules after their most recent accounts were submitted just before the New Year.
Both sides are at risk of being dragged into relegation danger, with Everton one point above the drop zone in 17th and Forest four points clear in 15th.
Another 10-point penalty, as was applied to Everton earlier this campaign, would drop the Toffees to the foot of the table and send Forest down to 19th. The punishment is set to be applied to this season’s table, although it won’t be dished out until a hearing later this year with both clubs expected to staunchly defend their financial positions.
A statement by Nottingham Forest read: “Nottingham Forest acknowledges the statement from the Premier League confirming that the club has today been charged with a breach of the league’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
“The club intends to continue to cooperate fully with the Premier League on this matter and are confident of a speedy and fair resolution.”
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