Premier League relegation battle to become clear in next 24 hours - with crucial decision expected
The Premier League is awaiting a decision on Everton's appeal over a 10-point deduction for breaching Profit and Sustainability rules.
If Everton's appeal is successful, the relegation battle in the Premier League will be clearer, but a decision against them could lead to Nottingham Forest also facing a points deduction. [ more ]
Chelsea 'desperate' to keep defender; will sell four others instead
Chelsea aims to balance their books by selling four homegrown players while retaining Levi Colwill to comply with Premier League's Profit and Sustainability rules. [ more ]
Explained: Premier League to DITCH financial laws, with huge overhaul expected
Premier League is considering overhauling financial regulations including replacing the current profit and sustainability rules with a new system. [ more ]
What are Premier League profit and sustainability rules?
Premier League clubs are concerned about the strict punishments resulting from the profit and sustainability rules they originally approved.
Clubs are allowed maximum losses of 105m over a three-year period, but the limit is actually only 15m and can be stretched to 105m if the owners cover the additional investment. [ more ]
The Premier League needs to CHANGE its financial rules - for the fans, more than the clubs
The Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) limit clubs from accumulating losses in excess of 105 million over a three-year period.
The PSR rules have a major flaw that allows clubs to spread transfer fees across multiple years, making it difficult to accurately assess a club's financial situation. [ more ]
Will there be 'chaos' at end of Premier League season?
The Premier League is investigating new cases of alleged breaches of its financial rules by Everton and Nottingham Forest.
The timing of these investigations could potentially disrupt the relegation battle as any points deductions would likely be subject to appeals that may not be concluded before the end of the season. [ more ]
League chief asked to clarify 'small clubs' remark
Premier League CEO Richard Masters is being asked to clarify his comments about Nottingham Forest and Everton, referring to them as "small clubs."
Both Everton and Nottingham Forest have been charged with alleged breaches of profit and sustainability rules, with Everton already appealing a 10-point deduction for a separate breach. [ more ]