Everton manager David Moyes has urged the Premier League to provide a fuller explanation for why Chelsea were fined rather than deducted points for breaching financial rules under Roman Abramovich's ownership. Moyes highlighted the perceived inconsistency, noting Everton's 10-point deduction in November 2023, later reduced to six on appeal, plus a further two-point deduction for profitability and sustainability rule (PSR) breaches.
The Premier League fined Chelsea £10.75m on Monday, along with a suspended transfer embargo and a nine-month academy transfer ban, for illicit payments totalling £47.5m during Abramovich's tenure. The league's written reasons state a points deduction was 'not appropriate', citing Chelsea's new owners for self-reporting and noting the club would not have breached PSR rules.
Moyes expressed frustration at the lack of clarity, saying: 'I don't think they have explained it well enough in the reasoning what the fine was and why it was.' He added that Everton supporters endured significant pain from points deductions, while Chelsea's fine may be offset by league position earnings. 'What would you rather have, a £10m fine or a 10 point deduction?' he asked.
The Everton boss, whose side host Chelsea on Saturday, stressed the need for transparency: 'If they don't explain, then we are never going to understand their reasoning why.' The comments reflect broader discontent among clubs over perceived double standards in the Premier League's disciplinary system.
