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Why Everton and Nottingham Forest got different point deductions

Simon Stone has now revealed why Everton and Nottingham Forest received different punishments for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.

The Football Reporter for BBC Sport made the comments when taking part iไn a Q&A (question and answer) session.

So, what was said about Nottingham Forest and Everton? Let’s take a look…

Why Everton and Nottingham Forest received different point deductions

Well, ꧃Nottingham 🍬Forest were hit with a deduction of four points on Monday after breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.

It ꦑcomes after Everton ♚were docked ten points back in November – a verdict which was later changed to six points in February following an appeal.

So, wh♍y have Nottingham Forest and Everton received diffe💮rent punishments?

Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images
Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images

Stone : “That is down to the Independent Commission on hearing the evidence. My understanding is there was no set sanction in Premier League rules because they didn’t want to be in ☂a position where clubs could work out if it was worth a breach or not because that would not be healthy.

“Equally, with the Everton case, there was no real precedent. For the Forest one, there was. The Premier League wan☂ted eight points as the overspend was bigger, less two because Forest co-operated. The Commission went with six, les🌊s two.”

Not over yet

Of course, Nott✨ingham Forest have the right to appeal this ♚decision.

If those at the City Ground choose to do so, it could mean some Premie𝄹r League sides will not even be aware of their fate once the 2023/24 campaign is over.

Photo by Stephen White - CameraSport via Getty Images
Photo by Stephen White – CameraSport via Getty Images

A story from clai✨ms that any appeal from ꦅNottingham Forest would end up being finalised on 24th May – five days after the season ends.

Therefore, those heading into a relegation battle on the final day of the 2023/24 campaign may have to wait to hear what the future hღolds, even beyond the end of this truly ⛦unique season.