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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Everton exploring legal options over lack of sporting sanctions against Chelsea

Exterior view of Everton's stadium
Everton were docked eight points in the 2023-24 season for breaches of profit and sustainability regulations. Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images

Everton are exploring a possible legal challenge against the Premier League for its handling of Chelsea’s undisclosed payments sanction.

The club are understood to be preparing to write to the Premier League requesting a formal explanation for its failure to take any sporting sanctions against Chelsea, with their legal options also being considered.

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