How the Premier League are enforcing compliance to Financial Fair Play Rules is increasingly coming under heavy scrutiny after the clampdown on Everton.
The Premier League docked 10 points from Everton for allegedly breaching FFP rules. The club were indicted for recording a net loss of £44.7m in 2021/22 season against Premier League profit and sustainability rules.
Following Premier League's sanction on Everton, Brentford, Leeds, and Leicester City are also lining up to file a charge for compensation from Everton with the Merseyside club now set to be deducted a further 9 points if they are liable for the said claims by the three clubs.
While the saga continue to unfold, there has been a recent shift in focus to how the Premier League have handled the enforcement of Financial Fair Play rules in the English elite division by experts.
Some accusing fingers have been pointed on Premier League bosses for an 'inconsistent' and apparently selective enforcement of FFP rules.
While vowing to contest the point deduction by the Premier League, Everton are leading the park of disgruntled voices who feel the Premier League is selectively enforcing FFP rules.
An extract of Everton's reaction to the sanction reads;
“The club will monitor with great interest the decisions made in any other cases concerning the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.”
Premier League accused of not investigating Manchester United
An example of how the Premier League have renege on holistic application of FFP rules is a case involving Manchester United.
Manchester United came under the radar of UEFA for breaching FFP rules and was slammed with a £257,000 fine. The Premier League did nothing about the allegation but went ahead to punish Wolves with a £175,000 fine for a similar charge for which United were indicted.
Chelsea and Manchester City issue also raising questions
Chelsea and Manchester City are currently under the scrutiny of the Premier League for financial breaches with Manchester City already slammed with 115 charges.
The indictment of the two clubs have further raise questions as to whether there are untouchables like Manchester United and Wolves who did not face any indictment or just escape with a fine instead of points deduction.
The Premier League docked 10 points from Everton for allegedly breaching FFP rules. The club were indicted for recording a net loss of £44.7m in 2021/22 season against Premier League profit and sustainability rules.
Following Premier League's sanction on Everton, Brentford, Leeds, and Leicester City are also lining up to file a charge for compensation from Everton with the Merseyside club now set to be deducted a further 9 points if they are liable for the said claims by the three clubs.
While the saga continue to unfold, there has been a recent shift in focus to how the Premier League have handled the enforcement of Financial Fair Play rules in the English elite division by experts.
Some accusing fingers have been pointed on Premier League bosses for an 'inconsistent' and apparently selective enforcement of FFP rules.
While vowing to contest the point deduction by the Premier League, Everton are leading the park of disgruntled voices who feel the Premier League is selectively enforcing FFP rules.
An extract of Everton's reaction to the sanction reads;
“The club will monitor with great interest the decisions made in any other cases concerning the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.”
Premier League accused of not investigating Manchester United
An example of how the Premier League have renege on holistic application of FFP rules is a case involving Manchester United.
Manchester United came under the radar of UEFA for breaching FFP rules and was slammed with a £257,000 fine. The Premier League did nothing about the allegation but went ahead to punish Wolves with a £175,000 fine for a similar charge for which United were indicted.
Chelsea and Manchester City issue also raising questions
Chelsea and Manchester City are currently under the scrutiny of the Premier League for financial breaches with Manchester City already slammed with 115 charges.
The indictment of the two clubs have further raise questions as to whether there are untouchables like Manchester United and Wolves who did not face any indictment or just escape with a fine instead of points deduction.