Sport nationEverton’s 1-0 win over Sheffield United on May 11th may have seemed like a routine victory, but it has actually made a mockery of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR). Despite the win, Everton’s efforts to avoid another severe PSR hit have been dealt a significant setback, and it’s all due to the Premier League’s own design.
Sean Dyche and Kevin Thelwell have been working tirelessly to rebuild the team and make slow but steady progress, despite being hamstrung by factors outside of their control. However, their mission to avoid another PSR hit has been compromised by the eight-point deduction imposed on the team, which has dragged them down to 15th place in the table.
In reality, if the Premier League were true to points accumulated, Everton would be sitting in 11th place, worth an estimated £12.4m more in revenue. This is a crucial sum that could make all the difference in the near future, especially as PSR continues to try and keep ambitious teams like Everton from upsetting the ‘big six’.
The win over Sheffield United was a strange affair, with Everton putting in a performance that was expected of a team with nothing to play for. However, the lap of honor that followed was a positive change, allowing the players and manager to soak up the applause and adulation of the fans.
Despite this, the fact remains that Everton’s Premier League position has been ruined by the PSR, and it’s not their own sporting performances that are to blame. The team has been punished for factors outside of their control, and it’s a situation that needs to be addressed if the Premier League wants to be fair and just.
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