Everton deducted another six points after Manchester City found guilty of 114 charges
by Andy Matthews 2 months ago 
Everton have been deducted six points with immediate effect after Manchester City were reportedly found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules.
Premier League officials said it was vital to respond swiftly to the findings and send a clear message that financial irregularities will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
A Premier League spokesperson explained, “Obviously, punishing Manchester City is going to be incredibly complicated.
“They have extremely expensive lawyers, there will inevitably be extensive appeals, those appeals could lead to further appeals, and realistically we could spend several years working out whether we’re actually allowed to take any points off them.
“Fortunately, we already have an established precedent for taking points off Everton whenever we feel like it, so we’ve done that instead.”
The six-point deduction takes effect immediately, demonstrating the Premier League’s determination to ensure Manchester City’s 114 breaches have tangible sporting consequences for somebody.
Everton fan Simon Williams told us, “So Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 charges, and you’ve deducted six points from Everton?”
“Yes,” confirmed the Premier League.
“Because Everton did something wrong?”
“Oh, no.”
“Then why are you punishing us?”
“Because we know you won’t keep us tied up in court until 2034, and we need to show we’re serious about financial irregularities.”
Officials stressed that Manchester City could still face sanctions of their own once the lengthy process of submissions, hearings, appeals, counter-appeals and lawyers purchasing additional holiday homes has been completed.
The Everton punishment, meanwhile, took about twenty minutes.
The spokesperson continued, “We simply couldn’t allow 114 breaches to pass without immediate consequences.
“Every Premier League club can now look at Everton sitting six points lower in the table and understand precisely what will happen if Manchester City break the financial rules again.
“No club is above the rules.
“Especially Everton.”
Nottingham Forest have meanwhile been advised to keep their heads down while Manchester City prepare their appeal.
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