The story of Everton’s profitability and sustainability is about to take a turn for the worse.

Everton may encounter considerable challenges in their attempt to refute the accusations of violating the Profitability and Sustainability regulations.

The Daily Mail reported on Friday, January 19, that the Toffees may ask for a third trial in their effort to get the Premier League’s rules overturned.

The appeal’s judgment is anticipated in February, and in the event of a negative ruling, the club may choose to try again.

The Mail report reads: “Everton could demand a third trial in their battle to overturn the Premier League’s 10-point deduction for breaching spending limits if their appeal fails next month.

“Mail Sport has learned that under Premier League rules clubs have the right to challenge an appeal decision in an arbitration hearing, although Everton would face significant obstacles in seeking to get two verdicts overturned.”

The pursuit of justice

The Premier League’s 10-point deduction for Everton has prompted concerns about the uniformity of the financial regulations’ application.

The Toffees have been fined heavily, but other teams, including Manchester City, have broken the law in the past without suffering the same sanctions.

Chelsea has also been accused of unethical financial behavior.

In the case of Everton, they can appeal the 10-point deduction which they have and if their appeal fails, they have the option to challenge the decision through arbitration, a process outlined in Premier League rules.

But obtaining a third trial would be a difficult task with significant barriers, and given the way the rules are written, they might try to exploit the club, which is currently in a vulnerable position.

Supporters should anticipate an ongoing discussion over the consistency and fairness of financial rule enforcement, but a neutral can see that this is absurd and that there should only be a point deduction at this time.

Another piece of Everton news is that a player linked to the team is currently in advanced negotiations to join Sheffield United during the January transfer window.