Leicester City and the Premier League will go to court next week and may be subject to points deductions and other penalties for violating PSR

Hupu News November 18 The latest legal dispute between Leicester City and the Premier League is expected to be heard next week. Leicester City are set to face three new charges, according to reports.

According to the "Daily Telegraph" report, Leicester City was accused of violating PSR rules in the 2023/24 season, when the team was competing in the English Championship. The Premier League announced the charges in May this year, also accusing Leicester City of failing to submit their annual financial statements by December 31.

In addition, Leicester City was also slapped with an additional charge for failing to "provide complete and timely assistance to the Premier League." If the independent disciplinary committee confirms the allegations are true, the team could face a variety of penalties including points deductions, fines or transfer bans.

Leicester City’s legal dispute with the Premier League has lasted for more than 18 months. Last September, the team appealed the first PSR violation charge and ultimately won. The ruling at the time pointed out that since the accounting period ended on June 30, 2023, Leicester City had been relegated to the English Championship and the Premier League had no right to impose penalties. Renowned sports lawyer Nick DeMarco and his team successfully defended Leicester City and are expected to represent the team at next week's hearing.

It is unclear when the results of the hearing will be announced, but it is said that the final decision will not be until the end of the year at the earliest.

Leicester City confirmed their relegation early last season. After losing to Liverpool at home, they ended their Premier League journey in 18th place. With only 25 points in 38 games, they were relegated to the British Championship five rounds ahead of schedule. Although no Premier League teams have been deducted points in the 2024/25 season, teams were punished last season. Everton was deducted a record 10 points at the time, but this was reduced to 6 points on appeal, and was subsequently added to the score by 2 points. Nottingham Forest was deducted 4 points and failed to appeal. Despite being deducted points, both teams ultimately escaped relegation.