For quite some time the belief at Everton has been that any problems at the club have been limited to matters on the pitch. That is now set to be put to the test with the club facing an allegation it breached Premier League financial regulations.
Everton strongly disputes the accusation. The club has already gone on the record to insist its belief it has complied with the rules - and that it will “robustly defend its position”.
From the timeframe of any investigation to the potential punishment if Everton were found to have breached the regulations, this is uncharted territory for the club, supporters and indeed the Premier League. But what is clear is that this is another complex problem for the club to contend with during a second consecutive fight against relegation.
