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Alan Myers, a journalist for Sky Sports, has suggested that Everton might not face a second points deduction following the penalty imposed on Nottingham Forest for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. Myers’ speculation comes after Nottingham Forest received a four-point deduction, which he believes sets a precedent that could potentially benefit Everton. He pointed out that Everton’s initial 10-point deduction, which was reduced to six points upon appeal, might have inadvertently set a “starting point” for Forest’s penalty. This situation, according to Myers, could mean that Everton might avoid further penalties, although he also cautioned that this is merely his guess and not a certainty.

The context of these deductions stems from both clubs admitting to breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Everton had already been penalized for two-thirds of the relevant period of spending, which led to their initial 10-point deduction being reduced to six points after an appeal. The speculation around Everton potentially avoiding a second deduction hinges on the outcome of Nottingham Forest’s case, where the club was credited for its cooperation, suggesting a similar outcome could be possible for Everton.

This development is particularly significant for Everton as avoiding further penalties could greatly enhance their chances of remaining in the Premier League. The situation remains complex, with the potential for further appeals from both Everton and Nottingham Forest that could influence the final outcome of these FFP-related penalties. Everton fans, however, might be cautious about being too optimistic, given the unpredictability of such regulatory matters in football[7].

Citations:
[1] https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/nottingham-forest-everton-ffp-points-9171347
[2] https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68273436
[3] https://www.premierleague.com/news/3936397
[4] https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-find-out-second-psr-28843855
[5] https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13075486/everton-10-point-deduction-reduced-to-six-following-appeal-verdict
[6] https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/nottingham-forest-everton-facing-points-deduction-after-being-charged-by-premier-league-over-alleged-breach-of-spending-rules/bltdcd5a040a38efc29
[7] https://www.goodisonnews.com/2024/03/18/everton-could-avoid-second-points-deduction-after-disadvantage-compared-to-nottingham-forest/
[8] https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/feb/26/everton-boosted-after-premier-league-deduction-reduced-from-10-to-six-points
[9] https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/mar/18/nottingham-forest-docked-four-points-premier-league-financial-rules-breach-profitability-and-sustainability
[10] https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nottingham-forests-points-deduction-argument-28843715
[11] https://www.tntsports.co.uk/football/premier-league/2023-2024/everton-confirm-points-deduction-reduced-from-10-points-to-six-upon-appeal-after-initial-verdict-in-_sto10039935/story.shtml
[12] https://talksport.com/football/1712995/nottingham-forest-points-deduction-financial-fair-play/
[13] https://theathletic.com/5351723/2024/03/18/nottingham-forest-points-deduction-explained/
[14] https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c80n0q4x1zgo
[15] https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/nottingham-forest-points-deduction-breach-32378684
[16] https://news.sky.com/story/everton-football-clubs-10-point-deduction-reduced-following-appeal-13081568
[17] https://talksport.com/football/1764643/everton-nottingham-forest-premier-league-points-deduction/
[18] https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/68405547
[19] https://www.goodisonnews.com/2024/03/19/everton-premier-league-relegation-prediction-nottingham-forest-points-deduction/
[20] https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/everton-win-appeal-reduce-points-deduction-2024-02-26/