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Emerging reports from Football Insider have revealed a devastating financial blow for Everton Football Club. The Merseyside team has suffered a £12 million loss in merit payments due to consecutive breaches of the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules, resulting in a total of eight points being deducted from their league standings this season.
Originally facing a 10-point deduction, Everton successfully appealed for a reduction to six points in November. However, a subsequent breach in their 2022-23 financial accounts led to a further two-point deduction, ultimately dropping them to 15th place in the league with just one game remaining in the season.
Impact of Points Deductions on Everton
Had it not been for the deductions, Everton would have secured 48 points, placing them comfortably in 11th position, on par with Brighton in 10th.
Football Insider further reports that each position in the Premier League equates to an additional £3.1 million in merit payments, meaning Everton’s drop of four places has cost the club over £12 million in total.
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Despite still projected to receive over £90 million in merit payments, Everton’s loss of income could significantly impact the club amidst their current financial challenges. The team’s season will conclude this weekend as they face Arsenal at The Emirates.
In a separate development, speculation suggests that Manchester United may make a surprising move to Goodison Park, as shared by Keith Wyness.
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