Nottingham Forest has officially appealed the four-point deduction imposed by the Premier League for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules. The club, which admitted to overspending by £34.5 million over three years, believes the punishment is excessive and has lodged an appeal in hopes of recouping some of the lost points.
However, by appealing the decision, Forest has opened themselves up to the possibility of a further points deduction if their appeal is unsuccessful. The club’s statement regarding the appeal indicated their dissatisfaction with the initial punishment and their commitment to challenging it. Forest’s relegation battle has been complicated by the deduction, which dropped them into the relegation zone, one point adrift of safety. The club’s decision to appeal comes after expressing frustration with the Premier League’s handling of the matter, particularly regarding the severity of the punishment compared to other instances.
Despite the appeal, Forest’s situation remains uncertain, especially considering Everton’s experience earlier in the season, where they had a ten-point deduction reduced to four after appealing. The outcome of Forest’s appeal could have significant implications for their future in the Premier League.
BREAKING: Nottingham Forest have appealed their four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR).pic.twitter.com/HakFfBvjnz
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Nottingham Forest performance and stats
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest is currently 17th in the Premier League with 25 points.
In the last 29 games, it has won 6 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 16 times. In its last match, Nottingham Forest drawn 1-1 against Luton Town.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 35 goals and conceding 51.
Nottingham Forest will play the next match in Premier League against Crystal Palace on Saturday 30th of March in Nottingham.
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