Premier League: Everton avoids falling into the relegation zone – point deduction reduced. Everton FC: Despite proven violations of the Premier League's financial regulations, the former European Cup winner only has six points deducted instead of the original ten.

The club appealed against the original point deduction, which it described as “completely disproportionate and unfair” Now Everton is five points ahead of the relegation place again. Everton faces another penalty. The process is still ongoing and Everton could be deducted further points. Then the risk of relegation would be greater again. The future of Everton FC is uncertain anyway.