Everton’s Premier League points deduction reduced after appeal

Everton Football Club has successfully appealed against their hefty penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules, with their points deduction reduced from 10 to six.

Everton Football Club has successfully appealed against their hefty penalty for breaching Premier League financial rules, with their points deduction reduced from 10 to six.

In a dramatic comeback, Manchester City overcame a 1-0 deficit against Everton on Wednesday, securing a 3-1 victory that brought them within five points of Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Everton have been docked 10 points after breaching Premier League financial rules, the English top flight announced on Friday.

Manchester United's defence of the League Cup came to an end with a 3-0 home defeat against Newcastle on Wednesday, while Arsenal also exited the competition with a 3-1 loss at West Ham.