Leeds United could be in line for a multi-million pound windfall, according to Premier League data. – View
Due to profit and sustainability rules, Leeds United appears to have a legitimate claim for compensation with the Premier League over Everton’s charge.
Leeds United are currently in the Championship and can only blame themselves for their poor performance in the Premier League relegation battle in 22/23.
However, the fallout from Leeds and others has had serious ramifications for Everton, the team that has remained in the top flight in the meantime.
What’s the latest on Everton’s 10-point deduction?
A lengthy investigation by the Premier League and an independent party resulted in a 10-point deduction for Everton for a violation of profit and sustainability rules, which was revealed to have been triggered by Angus Kinnear’s complaint.
The Premier League released documents pertaining to the decision, outlining that compensation claims have been lodged by Leeds and others affected by the Toffees gaining a ‘sporting advantage’:
“I am satisfied that the applicant clubs have potential compensation claims.”
“The validity of those claims is dependent on whether the complaint is upheld.” They are based on factual circumstances concerning the cause of any loss, as well as other factual issues.”
Is Leeds set to receive millions in compensation?
The fact that the Chief of the Commission has confirmed that Leeds has a claim says a lot about how serious this could be.
According to reports, Leeds and the 49ers are seeking the full £100 million revenue loss from being out of the Premier League for a year, which seems reasonable on the surface.
Even the difference in prize money based on league standings is something Leeds must be entitled to, given the Premier League’s ruling against Everton – if they had been 10 points worse off last season, they would have finished below us.
It’s a kick in the teeth for Leicester to be punished now, because they would have stayed up if Sean Dyche’s side had received their punishment last season.
If the league upholds this claim, Leeds could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars, but only time will tell.
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