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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ben Fisher

Leicester City in relegation danger after six-point deduction for financial rules breach

A view inside Leicester’s stadium
Leicester have earned only one point from their last four Championship matches and will now be battling relegation. Photograph: Leila Coker/WSL/WSL Football/Getty Images

Leicester have been deducted six points after being found in breach of the Premier League’s financial rules. The punishment, determined by an independent disciplinary commission, leaves them outside the Championship relegation zone only on goal difference.

A hearing took place in November after Leicester were alleged to have breached profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) for the three-season period ending with 2023-24. There were also two further charges against the club for failing to cooperate and failing to submit their financial accounts on time.

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