Everton Deducted 10 Points for Financial Breaches

Former footballer and pundit Gary Neville has launched a scathing attack on the Premier League, labeling it a "defunct organization" that has "lost trust." Neville's criticism comes in the wake of Everton's recent points deduction for financial breaches.

Relegation Battle for Everton

Following the deduction, Everton finds themselves back in the relegation zone. The club recorded a loss of £124.5 million over three seasons, surpassing the Premier League threshold by £19.5 million. Now, Sean Dyche's team faces an uphill battle for Premier League survival.

Everton Labels Points Deduction "Unjust"

Everton released a scathing statement in response to their punishment, calling the points deduction "unjust." The club is not alone in facing financial scrutiny, as Manchester City continues to contest 115 charges of financial breaches.

Premier League's Decision Sparks Controversy

Neville's criticism stems from the Premier League's decision to immediately punish Everton with a significant points deduction for just one financial breach. He believes that this move has further eroded the trust and faith that clubs have in the league. Neville also points out the stark contrast in punishment between the Super League clubs and Everton, with the former facing a fine of only £22 million for attempting to "destroy the whole of European football."

"The Premier League is a defunct organization because they've got 20 clubs all voting with self-interest," Neville stated. "This has been coming for many years."

It remains to be seen how the Premier League will respond to Neville's criticism and address the growing concerns about financial transparency and fairness within the league.