When Burnley's relegation rivals Everton will discover verdict of points deduction appeal

The punishment was handed down to the Toffees last week following their second breach of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules.

Sean Dyche’s side, who recently beat Burnley 1-0 at Goodison Park, were initially hit with the 10-point deduction in November.

The Merseyside outfit lodged an appeal against that decision and an independent panel found the punishment should be reduced from 10 points to six.

Following a second charge, which covers the three-year accounting period ending in the 2022/23 season, Everton have had another two points taken off their points tally.

It saw them drop a place to 16th in the table and just two points clear of relegation, albeit they are in action against Chelsea tonight.

Had Vincent Kompany’s men beaten Everton in their recent encounter, in a game dubbed as a must-win and a six-pointer, they would now be just one point adrift of safety.

Everton had seven days to lodge an appeal against their latest punishment and that time has now passed, with the club confirming their intention to do so.

The appeal process must be concluded by May 24, which is five days after the end of the season.

The Premier League, however, states they are seeking to resolve the matter “urgently” and hope to do so before the final round of fixtures.

“Everton Football Club has appealed the decision of an independent commission to impose a two-point deduction on the club following its admission of a breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules,” the Premier League said in a statement.

“An appeal board has been appointed to hear the case after the club lodged the appeal to the chair of the judicial panel today. The case will be heard on an expedited basis, in accordance with the League’s standard directions.

“For clarity and certainty for all clubs and fans, the Premier League will be seeking to have the appeal resolved urgently with the outcome confirmed in advance of Sunday, May 19, the last day of this season.”