Reports from Leicester City indicate that the club is preparing to take legal action against Everton, seeking a hefty £100 million in damages. This comes in the wake of Everton being penalized 10 points for violating Premier League regulations related to financial sustainability.
Leicester fans are outraged by the decision, especially as the club was relegated last season, finishing just two points below Everton. In a show of unity, a high-ranking representative from Leicester reportedly met with officials from Leeds United and Burnley to discuss their respective plans to pursue legal action against Everton. Together, the three clubs are seeking a combined total of £300 million in compensation.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that both Leeds and Burnley were also relegated last season in a tightly contested battle with Everton. Burnley alleges that Everton’s rule-breaking behavior occurred in the season prior to their own relegation.
The tension between the clubs stems from the final day of last season, when Leicester needed a better result than Everton to avoid relegation. Despite Leicester’s victory over West Ham, Everton’s win over Bournemouth ultimately secured their place in the Premier League, at Leicester’s expense.
David Phillips KC, the chair of the commission that found Everton guilty of breaching the rules, confirmed that Leicester had submitted a claim for financial compensation. Similar claims have been made by Leeds, Southampton, Burnley, and Nottingham Forest, signaling a broader issue within the Premier League.
