July 8, 2024

Everton are deeply embroiled in another relegation battle this season, but for a refreshing change, they actually don’t deserve to be.

After all, were it not for the two separate points deductions administered to them this season, amounting to eight points, they would sit comfortably in 14th, ten points clear of Luton Town in 18th.

Such is the frustration that has stuck around Goodison Park all season, Sean Dyche has been the unfortunate figurehead of this torrid campaign riddled with setbacks out of his control.

And now, even Gary Lineker has seemingly had enough.

Gary Lineker speaks out about Premier League deductions

Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, the former Everton, Leicester City and Barcelona striker enjoyed a rare moment of what seemed like frustration, as he was coerced into a passionate rant about PSR.

Travelling down the rabbit hole that many Evertonians have already tread, he questioned how the Premier League might maintain any integrity when their competition could be decided after all the football has been played.

Everton FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League

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He would also question who they could possibly employ to make such a lofty decision, as he grew more and more incensed as he went on.

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