Reports have emerged suggesting that Championship leaders Leicester City may be in hot water for potentially breaking Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules, leading to a possible points deduction in the upcoming season. Sky Sports has indicated that Leicester’s financial accounts from the 2022/23 season are likely to reveal that they exceeded the allowed limit of £105 million in losses over the previous three seasons.
The club’s accounts are expected to be made public later this month, and the Premier League could bring formal charges against Leicester as early as next week. Everton and Nottingham Forest are also facing similar charges that may result in point deductions this season, with Everton already having been penalized six points for a prior breach.
Although Leicester currently sits comfortably at the top of the Championship table, they are not at risk of losing points this season due to their relegation from the Premier League. The timeline for the disciplinary process suggests that a final decision would not be reached before the end of the current campaign.
If Leicester is found guilty by the independent commission, they could potentially begin the next season – regardless of their league status – with a negative points total, causing serious implications for their performance.
