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  • EPL: Everton beat Ipswich 2-0 in delayed kickoff

    EPL: Everton beat Ipswich 2-0 in delayed kickoff

    Everton extended their unbeaten run to four Premier League matches with a 2-0 victory against winless Ipswich at Portman Road.

    Iliman Ndiaye gave the Toffees an early lead when he capitalised on some sloppy Ipswich defending to fire home from close range for his third goal of the season.

    Some more poor defending allowed Dwight McNeil to pick out Michael Keane, who blasted home a left-foot shot from a tight angle to double Everton’s advantage before half-time.

    Dominic Calvert-Lewin spurned a number of chances to make the result more comfortable for the Toffees either side of the break.

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    Ipswich were full of effort and endeavour but struggled to create many clear openings.

    It is Everton’s first away win for 16 games in all competitions, a run stretching back to last December.

    Defeat means Ipswich set a new club record of eight games without a win to start a top-flight season.

    BBC Sports

  • Onana switches from Everton to Villa

    Onana switches from Everton to Villa

    Aston Villa signed Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana from Everton in a deal worth a reported £50 million ($64 million).

    Onana agreed a five-year contract with Villa, who had been searching for a replacement for Douglas Luiz after the Brazilian’s move to Juventus.

    The 22-year-old failed to make an impact at Everton after arriving from Lille two years ago.

    But, after featuring for Belgium at Euro 2024, Onana has been given the chance to revive his Premier League career by Villa boss Unai Emery.

     “Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Amadou Onana from Everton,” the club said on their website.

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    Capped 17 times by Belgium, Onana made 72 appearances for Everton, scoring four goals.

    He joins Villa with the club looking forward to their first Champions League campaign since 1983 after last season’s fourth-place finish in the Premier League.

    It has been a busy close season for Emery, who had already signed Ross Barkley from Luton, Juventus duo Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea, Sheffield United’s Cameron Archer, Ian Maatsen from Chelsea, former Hull winger Jaden Philogene and Everton’s Lewis Dobbin.

    Both Villa and Everton have been juggling their squads in a bid to stay within the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.

  • EPL: Everton beat Liverpool, dent title hope

    EPL: Everton beat Liverpool, dent title hope

    Everton moved closer to Premier League survival and put a huge dent in Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge with an outstanding win at a thunderous Goodison Park.

    Jarrad Branthwaite’s first-half goal and a towering header from Dominic Calvert-Lewin after the break gave Everton their first Merseyside derby win at home since October 2010 in a victory that could assume huge significance.

    Liverpool knew a win over the rivals they have dominated so often would put them level on points with leaders Arsenal but Jurgen Klopp’s side never recovered from an opening period when they were overpowered by Everton, Branthwaite’s close-range finish a deserved reward.

    Read Also: Everton deducted two points for second financial breach

    Everton then needed England keeper Jordan Pickford to keep them ahead as he saved from Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Andy Robertson – but on this night, in a fiercely hostile atmosphere, the Toffees were not to be denied.

    And victory was effectively sealed when Calvert-Lewin, a constant threat, rose at the far post to head home from Dwight McNeil’s corner at the far post, just before the hour.

    Liverpool had plenty of possession but, with Everton’s defence resolute and Pickford so impressive, there was no way back as Klopp tasted defeat at Goodison Park in his final Merseyside derby. BBC

  • Everton deducted two points for second financial breach

    Everton deducted two points for second financial breach

    Everton have been deducted two points for a second breach of Premier League financial rules.

    Profit and sustainability rules (PSR) permit clubs to lose £105m over three years and an independent commission found Everton breached that by £16.6m for the three-year period to 2022-23.

    They drop one place to 16th and are now two points above the relegation zone.

    The Toffees had a 10-point deduction reduced to six on appeal in February for the three-year period to 2021-22.

    Everton say the club will appeal against the decision.

    The Merseyside club could yet face a further points deduction in relation to interest costs associated with the building of the club’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, though that issue is unlikely to be resolved before the end of the season.

    In its written reasons the independent commission said the Premier League had asked for a five-point deduction for the club.

    The commission decided that any breach of PSR justifies a three-point deduction, with an additional two points because Everton’s breach of £16.6m – 15.8% above the £105m threshold – is deemed significant.

    However, the commission accepted Everton’s arguments for mitigation in relation to the fact the club has:

    • Already been deducted points this season
    • Suffered a loss of revenue because of the suspension of a sponsorship deal with Russian company USM
    • Made an early admission of guilt

    The commission concluded that the fact Everton have already been punished this season “for losses in years which overlap with the years at issue in these proceedings” merits a two-point reduction in punishment, with a further point for the loss of sponsorship revenue and early admission of guilt.

    It also said that the club and league remain in dispute over costs related to the new stadium – with the Premier League saying these costs should count as PSR losses, while Everton argue they should be excluded and have capitalised them on their latest audited accounts.

    The same independent commission will meet to decide the issue at a later date and, if it agrees with the Premier League, could issue further punishment.

    However, the commission said this issue cannot be dealt with using the expediated PSR process introduced this season so is unlikely to be resolved before the end of the campaign.

    An Everton statement read: “While the club’s position has been that no further sanction was appropriate, the club is pleased to see that the commission has given credit to the majority of the issues raised by the club, including the concept of double punishment, the significant mitigating circumstances facing the club due to the war in Ukraine, and the high level of co-operation and early admission of the club’s breach.”

    The Toffees added that the club is “extremely concerned” at the “inconsistency” of the punishments, with four different commissions issuing four different points deductions this season.

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    The Premier League said the independent commission “reaffirmed the principle that any breach of the PSRs is significant and justifies, indeed requires, a sporting sanction”.

    Nottingham Forest are the other Premier League club to have been charged with PSR breaches this season and were docked four points in March, although they have lodged an appeal.

    Championship club Leicester have also been charged by the Premier League for allegedly breaking spending rules during their last three seasons in the top flight.

    There is no guarantee that Everton’s appeal will be heard before the final games of the Premier League season on 19 May when Everton travel to Arsenal.

    The 2023-24 season technically remains ‘live’ until the annual general meeting in June when relegated clubs transfer their certificates and 24 May has been selected as a ‘backstop date’ for the appeals process to be concluded.

  • Everton’s 10-point EPL deduction slashed to six

    Everton’s 10-point EPL deduction slashed to six

    Everton’s penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules has been reduced from 10 points to six following an appeal, the English top flight  has announced.

    The club were hit with the punishment – the biggest in Premier League history – for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSRs) in the three-year assessment period ending in 2021⁄22.

    The original deduction left Sean Dyche’s side 19th  in the table and fighting to beat relegation.

    But an independent appeal board has cut the punishment by four points, which moves the Merseysiders up from 17th  to 15th  place.

     “Everton FC appealed the sanction imposed against it on nine grounds, each of which related to the sanction rather than the fact of the breach, which the club admitted,” the Premier League said in a statement.

     “Two of those nine grounds were upheld by the appeal board, which has substituted the original points deduction of 10 for six.”

    Everton said they were satisfied the appeal had resulted in a reduction in the points sanction.

    The club face a second PSR complaint over breaching rules over the period running to the end of last season.

    That complaint was laid on January 15 and under standard directions for PSR cases the commission hearing must conclude no later than 12 weeks afterwards, which would be April 8.

    Everton said in a statement they were “particularly pleased with the appeal board’s decision to overturn the original commission’s finding that the club failed to act in utmost good faith”.

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     “That decision, along with reducing the points deduction, was an incredibly important point of principle for the club on appeal,” the statement added. “The club, therefore, feels vindicated in pursuing its appeal.”

     “Notwithstanding the appeal board’s decision, and the positive outcome, the club remains fully committed to cooperating with the Premier League in respect of the ongoing proceedings brought for the accounting period ending in June 2023.”

    Nine-time English champions Everton have been a continuous presence in the top flight since 1954 and have never been relegated from the Premier League.

    But they only avoided the drop by two points last season and have spent years in the shadow of city rivals Liverpool. Everton last won a trophy in 1995.

    Premier League champions Manchester City were charged last year with 115 alleged breaches of financial fair play regulations in a case that is ongoing.

    Only two other clubs have received points deductions in Premier League history.

    Middlesbrough were deducted three points for failing to fulfil a fixture against Blackburn during the 1996⁄97 season, while in 2010 Portsmouth were deducted nine points after going into administration.

    Both clubs ended the season with relegation.

  • Everton’s 10-point deduction reduced to six

    Everton’s 10-point deduction reduced to six

    Everton have had their 10-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) reduced to six following their appeal hearing.

    Everton will now be on 25 points which moves them up to 15th and five points above the bottom three.

    The Nation reports Everton were sanctioned by an independent commission on November 17 after being found to have exceeded permitted losses by £19.5m over an assessment period ending with the 2021-22 season.

    The club appealed the decision with the hearing taking place over three days, which concluded at the start of February.

    “Everton FC appealed the sanction imposed against it on nine grounds, each of which related to the sanction rather than the fact of the breach, which the club admitted,” the Premier League said in a statement.

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    “Two of those nine grounds were upheld by the appeal board, which has substituted the original points deduction of 10 for six.”

    Everton said they were satisfied the appeal had resulted in a reduction in the points sanction.

    Everton said in a statement they were “particularly pleased with the appeal board’s decision to overturn the original commission’s finding that the club failed to act in utmost good faith”.

    “That decision, along with reducing the points deduction, was an incredibly important point of principle for the club on appeal,” the statement added. “The club, therefore, feels vindicated in pursuing its appeal.”

    “Notwithstanding the appeal board’s decision, and the positive outcome, the club remains fully committed to cooperating with the Premier League in respect of the ongoing proceedings brought for the accounting period ending in June 2023.”

  • EPL: Everton score in 94th minute to draw Tottenham

    EPL: Everton score in 94th minute to draw Tottenham

    Jarrad Branthwaite scored an equaliser deep into injury time, following Richarlison’s double, to salvage a point for Everton against Tottenham.

    The hosts looked to be heading for a deflating defeat but the despair turned to joy as defender Branthwaite converted at the back post in the 94th minute.

    The result momentarily takes the Toffees out of the relegation zone on goal difference, before Luton visit Newcastle later on Saturday.

    Before that late leveller, in-form Richarlison looked like returning to haunt his former side with a delightful double in front of the Gwladys Street End.

    It took the visitors just four minutes to prise open the Toffees backline as Destiny Udogie pulled the ball back for Richarlison to guide home a lovely volley from eight yards out, and after the hosts drew level, he curled in a sumptuous second from the edge of the box.

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    Everton had improved in between those goals and Dominic Calvert-Lewin nodded over the crossbar before the striker’s header from close range flicked in off Jack Harrison for the leveller.

    Sean Dyche’s side went in search for another equaliser and substitute Youssef Chermiti came close late on before Branthwaite bundled in to bring much-needed relief.

  • Everton , Nottingham charged for breaking financial rules

    Everton , Nottingham charged for breaking financial rules

    The Premier League has charged Everton and Nottingham Forest with breaching its financial rules.

    Both clubs have been referred to an independent commission for alleged breaches of profit and sustainability rules in their accounts for 2022-23.

    Under Premier League regulations, clubs can lose a maximum of £105m over a three-season period, or £35m per campaign, before facing sanctions.

    Clubs that breach those rules are at risk of a fine or a points deduction.

    Everton are currently appealing against a 10-point deduction from a previous charge.

    The Premier League said in a statement that Everton and Nottingham Forest “have each confirmed that they are in breach of the league’s profitability and sustainability rules”.

    It added: “This is as a result of sustaining losses above the permitted thresholds for the assessment period ending season 2022-23.

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    “In accordance with Premier League rules, both cases have now been referred to the chair of the judicial panel, who will appoint separate commissions to determine the appropriate sanction.”

    Clubs are in breach of profit and sustainability rules (PSR) if their calculation over the relevant period results in a loss in excess of £105m, although that threshold is reduced by £22m for each season a club spends in the Championship over the course of that relevant period.

    Nottingham Forest spent two seasons in the Championship within the three-year assessment period, meaning the maximum loss for the club is £61m.

    Clubs had to submit their accounts for 2022-23 by 31 December under new rules designed to speed up the reporting process and ensure any penalties were imposed during a season when the alleged transgression took place.

    The Premier League had 14 days from the reporting date to inform clubs whether they were in breach or not.

    Everton are 17th  in the Premier League table and sit just one point above Luton Town, who are in the relegation zone having played a game more, while Nottingham Forest are four points clear of the drop zone in 15th.

  • Everton, Forest charged with financial breaches

    Everton, Forest charged with financial breaches

    The Premier League has charged Everton and Nottingham Forest with breaching its financial rules.

    Both clubs have been referred to an independent commission for alleged breaches of profit and sustainability rules in their accounts for 2022-23.

    Under Premier League regulations, clubs can lose a maximum of £105m over a three-season period, or £35m per campaign, before facing sanctions.

    Clubs that breach those rules are at risk of a fine or a points deduction.

    Everton are currently appealing against a 10-point deduction from a previous charge.

    The Premier League said in a statement that Everton and Nottingham Forest “have each confirmed that they are in breach of the league’s profitability and sustainability rules”.

    It added: “This is as a result of sustaining losses above the permitted thresholds for the assessment period ending season 2022-23.

    “In accordance with Premier League rules, both cases have now been referred to the chair of the judicial panel, who will appoint separate commissions to determine the appropriate sanction.”

    Clubs are in breach of profit and sustainability rules (PSR) if their calculation over the relevant period results in a loss in excess of £105m, although that threshold is reduced by £22m for each season a club spends in the Championship over the course of that relevant period.

    Nottingham Forest spent two seasons in the Championship within the three-year assessment period, meaning the maximum loss for the club is £61m.

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    Clubs had to submit their accounts for 2022-23 by 31 December under new rules designed to speed up the reporting process and ensure any penalties were imposed during a season when the alleged transgression took place.

    The Premier League had 14 days from the reporting date to inform clubs whether they were in breach or not.

    Everton are 17th in the Premier League table and sit just one point above Luton Town, who are in the relegation zone having played a game more, while Nottingham Forest are four points clear of the drop zone in 15th.

  • Everton docked 10-point for financial irregularity

    Everton docked 10-point for financial irregularity

    Everton have received an immediate 10-point deduction after being found to have breached the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.

    The punishment is the biggest sporting sanction in the competition’s history and leaves Everton 19th in the table on a new total of four points.

    The club said it was “both shocked and disappointed” by the “wholly disproportionate and unjust” ruling.

    Everton have said they intend to appeal against the decision.

    The Premier League referred Everton to an independent commission in March but did not reveal the specifics of the club’s alleged breach.

    Everton posted financial losses for the fifth successive year in March after reporting a £44.7m deficit in 2021-22.

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    Premier League clubs are permitted to lose £105m over a three-year period and Everton admitted to being in breach of the profit and sustainability rules (PSR) for the period ending 2021-22.

    Following a five-day hearing in October, the commission found in favour of the Premier League that Everton’s losses during that period amounted to £124.5m.

    In a statement, Everton said: “The club does not recognise the finding that it failed to act with the utmost good faith and it does not understand this to have been an allegation made by the Premier League during the course of proceedings.

    “Both the harshness and severity of the sanction imposed by the commission are neither a fair nor a reasonable reflection of the evidence submitted.

    “The club will also monitor with great interest the decisions made in any other cases concerning the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.”