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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Hunter

Everton’s James Garner admits points deduction is playing on his mind

James Garner in action against Tottenham this month
James Garner in action against Tottenham this month. Everton are outside the relegation zone on goal difference. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

James Garner has said Everton’s 10-point deduction is playing on his mind as the club anxiously await the outcome of an appeal against the biggest sporting sanction in Premier League history.

Everton anticipate a decision this week from the independent commission that heard its appeal against a 10-point sanction for breaching profit and sustainability rules by £19.5m up to 2021-22. The manager, Sean Dyche, has called for the uncertainty over the club’s position to be lifted as a matter of urgency, and tried to focus his players on what they can influence since the punishment was handed down in November.

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