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Everton fans should be fuming about Chelsea punishment after historic documents revealed

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(Credit: Imago) Everton fans should be fuming about Chelsea punishment after historic documents revealed Tue 17 March 2026 13:15, UK Everton fans have every right to be frustrated about Chelsea’s punishment following their previous profit and sustainability (PSR) saga. However, Chelsea avoided a sporting sanction, raising questions around whether Everton’s points deduction was too harsh.



VISIT THE EVERTON FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How did Chelsea avoid points deduction?The secret payments were made around the transfers of Eden Hazard, Samuel Eto’o, Willian, Ramires, David Luiz, Andre Schurrle and Nemanja Matic. However, finance expert Kieran Maguire has revealed documents from Everton’s points deduction case that he believes won’t please Toffees fans.

Credit: ImagoHowever, Everton fans are still frustrated about the way the Premier League handled their PSR breaches, which almost led to the club suffering relegation from the top flight. That ill-feeling from the Toffees’ faithful towards the league has no doubt deepened after seeing Chelsea escape a points deduction, and they have every right to feel aggrieved. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.