Everton handed further two-point deduction for breaching Premier League’s financial rules as the Toffees drop to 16th in the table, just two points above the relegation zone

Everton have been given a further two-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules.

The latest penalty sees the Toffees drop a place to 16th in the Premier League table, just two points above the relegation zone with seven games left to play. 

The Goodison Park club have announced their intention to appeal the deduction, with a statement saying they ‘didn’t feel the further sanction was appropriate.’ 

More to follow.