Keith Wyness: Everton and Nottm Forest pose 'credible threat' to PL, TFG's deep pockets could help

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(Credit: Imago) Fri 27 March 2026 16:30, UK Everton and Nottingham Forest pose a “credible threat” to the Premier League if they decide to join together to take legal action in response to Chelsea’s sanction. That is according to former Everton, Aston Villa and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, who exclusively told Football Insider the Premier League has not been consistent with the punishments handed out to clubs.

VISIT THE EVERTON FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Why Premier League costs are ‘building’ amid legal actionThe Guardian reported on Wednesday (25 March) Forest officials have held talks with Everton this week about joining forces to challenge the Premier League over its handling of the Chelsea situation. “There is a credible situation here, where the Premier League could have two of their main clubs taking action against them.

“There would also be more costs building up for the Premier League with legal fees.” Which Premier League chief has played ‘big hand’ in sanctionsWyness insisted a precedent had already been set following Everton and Forest’s points deductions, raising questions around why Chelsea didn’t land a sporting penalty. “But when you get into things like points deductions, it has such serious ramifications, and they have got to be consistent.