Everton are being 'used' by Premier League as Jamie Carragher claims 'other clubs' are being evasive in face of similar charges

The Toffees were handed the sanction following an investigation into potential violations of the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules. Sean Dyche's side now sit 19th in the standings with just four points after the largest sporting penalty in the competition's history. Carragher responded to the sentence on Twitter, calling it "excessive."

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he said: "The 10-point deduction for Everton is excessive & not right, considering they have been working with the PL about this for the last couple of years."

"Would it have been better to be evasive & try & drag it out like other clubs?"

"No doubt relegated clubs will have put big pressure on the PL to deal with Everton, but when you consider 6 clubs tried to leave the PL & there was no sanction at all it doesn’t feel right."

"Until other clubs are sanctioned Everton will feel they are being used to show there is no need for an independent regulator, and they are right."

Everton expressed their amazement and disappointment at the fine, calling it "wholly disproportionate and unjust." In an official statement, they have made it clear that they want to appeal the ruling after the sanction was made public.

The players and coaching staff will remain focused on their upcoming match against Manchester United on November 26 as they look to yet again make some room between them and the relegation zone.