Leicester City are at no risk of losing points this season after the English Football League announced it had no power to punish clubs for Premier League offenses.
following Leicester take legal action, It will be illegal to claim a points penalty while participating in the Championship.
The EFL confirmed that the regulations do not currently allow for such sanctions.
“Following legal advice, the EFL has confirmed to all concerned that while it would like to respect the decision of the Premier League Disciplinary Committee regarding point deductions within the EFL (and vice versa), it does not have the authority to do so,” the EFL said in a statement. Ta. Based on currently drafted regulations. ”
Leicester were also accused of financial irregularities by the Premier League and given a transfer ban by the EFL. It reported a loss of £89.7m for the 2022-23 season.
Total losses in the last three seasons of the Premier League have exceeded £215m.
Under top-flight rules, clubs are allowed to incur losses of £105m over three years.
Leicester currently leads the Championship. Anyone's statement in relation to the EFL announcement Speaking at a press conference just three hours before Friday's game against Plymouth, he said: “We will continue to work constructively with both the Premier League and the EFL towards a lawful resolution of any issues relating to the PSR.”
The club added that charges against them “should be determined in a timely, appropriate and proportionate manner by the appropriate authorities, in accordance with applicable regulations.”
“Bitterness” – Analysis
Nick Masiter, BBC Sport Senior Football News Correspondent
Leicester are understood to be very unhappy with the EFL's attempts to lock in points this season.
There is a sense that the club has gone beyond its means, as the EFL intends to impose a penalty this season, even if points penalties cannot be imposed under current season regulations.
Their statements on Friday came hours before a crucial match against Plymouth in a bid to get promotion back on track, and highlighted the bitterness that remains as the Foxes aim to return to the Premier League. .
However, they are still accused by the Premier League of breaching profit and sustainability regulations and remain in a precarious position despite their issues with the EFL.