Joe Anderson claimed that the league and independent panel are 'colluding' and branded it 'inconceivable' that a verdict has not still been reached. A decision is expected this week over Everton's appeal against a 10-point deduction they received in November for breaching Premier League spending rules. Everton posted staggering financial losses of almost £372million over a three-year period and were given the stiffest points sanction in Premier League history. Current Liverpool mayor Steve Rotheram has labelled the deduction as 'ludicrous' and wrote to the Premier League to express his 'deep concern and opposition' to it. Premier League rules state that Everton must submit their intention to go to arbitration within two days of receiving the appeal verdict.

Source: Express February 23, 2024 16:13 UTC