The topic of PSR has emerged back into the headlines after the Premier League docked Nottingham Forest four points, and, unsurprisingly, what could happen to Everton next is now being discussed.
Forest received a lesser sanction than the Toffees due to their cooperation with the authorities. However, there’s a consensus that the Premier League are somewhat making it up as they go along.
Things don’t quite seem to add up, and this view is shared by Stan Collymore, who made his thoughts clear live on talkSPORT on Monday afternoon.
“We have a ridiculous situation where Everton Football Club, one of the founders of the football league, got initially a ten-point and then reduced to six-point for a £20m overspend,” he said.
“But Manchester United, one of the other grand dames of English football, are 3/4 of a billion pounds in debt. That, to me, seems grossly unfair.”
Everton’s second charge will be the most intriguing out of all the PSR verdicts during the season. There is precedent to follow, albeit reasonably inconsistent.
And now, BBC Sport presenter Mark Chapman has shared what he’s been told about when the club will find out their latest punishment.
Mark Chapman shares what he’s been told about Everton PSR charge
On BBC 5 Live Monday Night Club, Chapman said: “The last I had heard is that will not be before the Premier League resumes, or won’t be before the international fixtures, but the deadline is April 8th. That’s what I was told.”
So, according to Chapman, it’s just weeks until Everton will be made aware of their latest charge. All fans are asking for is clarity ahead of the season’s final fixtures.
It’s unfair on Everton or any clubs vying to secure their Premier League status. Luton Town, for example, have been moving up and down the table without stepping foot on the field.
One positive is that the club could have a stronger case ahead of the second verdict. The impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine cut sponsorship ties and has to be considered. Furthermore, a precedent has now been set.
It seems unlikely that Everton will suffer another 10-point deduction. In the worst-case scenario, another three would be the result.