Leicester risk kicking off season on MINUS points if they seal promotion to Premier League
LEICESTER will NOT face a PSR points deduction until next season.
In a boost for the Foxes’ promotion hopes, EFL chiefs have now accepted they cannot proceed with enforcing the charge laid by Prem lawyers last month.
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Instead, the matter will revert to the top flight to prosecute.
But it means the King Power club risks kicking off next term on MINUS points if they do return to the Prem.
Leicester had launched a legal case accusing the Prem and EFL of “unlawfully conspiring” over the charges and asking for an injunction against League bosses imposing a penalty before the end of the season.
EFL bosses have now told Leicester they do not believe they have the power to act and will leave the issue in the hands of the Prem, ensuring that no sanction can be applied until next term.
Earlier this season Everton were deducted six points and Nottingham Forest four over FFP breaches.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United were hit with a two-point deduction for their finances during the 2022/23 EFL season.
The Blades begin next season on -2 points should they be relegated to the Championship.
PREMIER LEAGUE SIDES HIT BY POINTS DEDUCTIONS
Nottingham Forest
Deducted four points for breaching Premier League spending limit by £34.563m. Have launched an appeal, with final decision expected by early May.
Everton
Initial 10 point deduction for 2021-22 Premier League breaches reduced to six points on appeal. Now deducted a further two points.
Sheffield United
Hit with a two-point deduction for their finances during the 2022/23 EFL season. Will begin next season on -2 points should they be relegated to the Championship.
OTHERS WHO COULD FACE PUNISHMENT…
Manchester City
Etihad club emphatically denies the 115 allegations laid against them in February 2023. The lengthy Commission case has been scheduled to start in October or November but a final decision is not expected until March or April 2025.
Chelsea
Blues chiefs flagged up illicit payments made to agents and others during the Roman Abramovich era. Fined £8.6m by Uefa but still to be formally charged by the Prem despite an ongoing investigation.
Leicester (currently Championship)
Foxes breached Prem PSR loss limits last season but did not have to report their 2022-23 accounts until this month because of their relegation. That puts the timetable back and means that they will probably face a Prem points deduction next term if they are promoted back to the top flight.
