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Southampton are among the championship clubs closely monitoring the situation at Leicester City, amid accusations that they may be breaking monetary rules.
City have been in danger of two potential breaches of profit and sustainability rules lately, and it has been reported that the club could face a fine for one of those breaches next week. This would cover the three-year cycle until the end of the 2022/23 season.
For the 3 seasons in question, losses of £105 million are allowed. If this figure is exceeded, the amount of the penalties comes into play, adding the deduction of points.
However, there are provisions for losses. That means City may not necessarily default if the figure exceeds £105m when the latest accounts are published at the end of the month.
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Despite the relief in spending in the summer of the 2022/23 season, when Wout Faes was the only player signed on the pitch, there are still claims that City are at risk of going over the loss limit. A precedent that was set this season when Everton were deducted 10 issues for an infringement last season, which was later reduced to six issues on appeal.
Everton now face a second charge, and Nottingham Forest also face charges. Both could face bonus point deductions before the end of the season if convicted.
In City’s case, if they face a fee and are found guilty, any deduction for conceivable problems will likely be implemented at the start of next season. TalkSPORT reports that this may lead to conceivable legal action from City’s league rivals this season.
City are currently three points aboard at the top of the table and five points ahead of Leeds in third place. The report highlights Southampton, recently in fourth place, as a team that is “closely monitoring the situation to see if they can gain an advantage”. unfair sporting advantage. “
City were in a similar situation with Everton’s first job. The club is reportedly contemplating taking legal action after the Premier League refused to fast-track the case so that conceivable sporting sanctions could be enforced before the end of last season.
City finished the campaign in last place in the relegation zone, two points behind Everton. The fight for survival continued until the final day with the Toffees beating Bournemouth to preserve their status in the Premier League.