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Leicester appeal six-point PSR deduction

Leicester City have formally appealed a six-point deduction imposed for breaching Premier League financial rules. The sanction has dropped the Foxes into the Championship's bottom three.

Leicester City have launched an appeal against a six-point deduction imposed for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR).

The sanction, which was reduced from an initial demand, has seen the club fall to 20th place and into the relegation zone. The Foxes described the penalty as "disproportionate" in a statement, noting mitigating factors. The Premier League has stated it will seek an urgent resolution to the case.