Breaking: Leicester City and Premier League both appeal PSR verdict in new twist

Leicester City and the Premier League are both appealing the verdict over the club’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) breach as the battle between the two takes another twist.

City were deducted six points after an independent commission found them to be in breach of PSR for the 23-24 season.

However, that decision has not been accepted by either side. While City are appealing to reduce the punishment, the Premier League have released a statement saying they too will appeal as they believe the sanction is not strong enough.

The commission files show that the Premier League wanted a starting point of a 12-point deduction, with aggravated circumstances potentially pushing the sanction beyond 20 points.

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City, meanwhile, could argue that they should not receive a points deduction at all. There is perhaps a case to suggest the EFL do not have the jurisdiction to take points from City on the Premier League’s behalf, with the rules rewritten after the period for which the club were charged over.

The case will now go to an appeal board, with the matter to drag on, with a new decision expected before the conclusion of the Championship campaign.

In a statement, the Premier League said: “Leicester City Football Club has appealed the decision of an independent commission to impose a six-point deduction on the club, after it found them to be in breach of the EFL Profit and Sustainability Rules.

“The Premier League has lodged its own appeal, limited to the commission’s decision not to impose a sanction on the club for its breach of the League’s rules regarding the late submission of its annual accounts.

“The parties submitted their appeals to the chair of the judicial panel today, who will now appoint an appeal board to hear the case.

“To provide certainty for all clubs and fans, the Premier League will be seeking to have the appeals resolved urgently, and in any event before the end of the EFL season.”

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