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Leicester City Appeal Six-Point Financial Deduction

Leicester City have launched an official appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules. The sanction has dropped the club to the bottom three of the Championship.

Leicester City have formally appealed a six-point deduction imposed for breaching EFL profit and sustainability rules. The sanction has dropped the Foxes into the Championship bottom three, a position they have occupied since the punishment was announced.

The club described the punishment as "disproportionate" in a statement. The Premier League has indicated it will seek an urgent resolution to the case, which also involves the league's own appeal regarding late account submissions.