Which of these EPL Teams will likely face repercussions for their financial situations in 2024/2025?

The Premier League might be one of the most prestigious leagues, but it knows all about playing offside (terrible pun) with the rules.

Some teams have found themselves in hot water, with more teams than you think up against financial troubles.

Newcastle, Everton, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City, Chelsea, and Manchester City are some clubs that could be affected by their financial situations under the amended Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). City are the worst, but we'll talk about all of them. Read on to find out more. The big question is:

Which of these EPL Team will face repercussions for their financial conundrum in 2024/2025?

is it Newcastle?

Newcastle United have had a wave of optimism thanks to their Saudi-backed owners, which has driven them towards becoming a top-tier club. They had an incredible 23/24 season, finishing an admirable 7th.

Still, it wasn't where the club wanted to be, and now they might be walking on financial thin ice.

The club revenue shot up to £250.3 million during the 2022–23 season compared with the £180 million recorded for the 2021–22 campaign (all Saudi-backed, of course), signalling considerable growth. 

Even though this increase is notable, their wage bill currently exceeds the projected squad cost ratio by around £40 million, in addition to amortisation costs, which presents a massive risk if they were to qualify for European competition where limits are tighter under PSR. There's a big revenue issue in question for the next season.

Newcastle needs to expand St. James' Park or find another ground to enhance revenue generation streams since those two options provide the best growth opportunities. Maybe then, if you bet on your favourite team here: https://www.10bet.com/sports/, you’ll bet on Newcastle.

or Everton?

Everton's history with financial regulations has not been good - they're facing point deductions due to breaching PSR.

Everton has no choice but to sell some key players if it wants to avoid more penalties for failing to adhere to those rules once again. They're no stranger to breaching the rules; they did it in the 19/20 and 22/23 seasons.

This urgency, as shown by the attempt to sell players like Jarrad Branthwaite before June, shows how desperate things have become financially at Goodison Park.

Failure to balance income and expenses could force Everton to sell too many players, weakening the team and making it difficult to compete effectively in the Premier League. This summer transfer window will be crucial.

Nottingham Forest

Financial instability has haunted Nottingham Forest since their promotion back into the top flight, leading points to docking due to PSR breaches. Following strict money laws while trying to establish itself again at the highest level presents unique challenges for clubs that desire only growth. And Nottingham failed to get it right.

Various reports said they sold Brennan Johnson in January to stay within budget. That does raise questions about how well Forest can manage sales without adversely affecting the squad.

The new PSR rules mean that Forest must approach transfers more carefully, prioritising financial sustainability while striving for field competitiveness. They definitely haven't done this yet.

Leicester City

Leicester City, despite recent success, has financial challenges that can restrict its season. It is spending more than it earns, putting it at risk of breaching PSR rules.

Their wage bill is already higher than their revenue, which will undoubtedly worsen with PSR regulation changes. Due to financial control requirements, the club must make hard decisions, such as releasing players like Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea for £30 million.

Because there are stricter financial limits in European competitions, the situation becomes even more difficult for Leicester City. During the upcoming seasons, Leicester City management will have to balance being competitive and keeping within the squad cost ratio—exactly like the other teams we've mentioned.

Perhaps, Chelsea

This one is no surprise - Chelsea did some crazy spending before the 23/24 season, leaving many people asking what the hell was going on. The signings they made weren't exactly worth what they paid, either. Yes, they must have a massive bank account, but not that massive. The Blues went on a spending spree that led to significant costs, which may breach their financial fair play obligations.

The new squad cost ratio should give them breathing space since their total income amounted to £589 million last year. However, this still does not solve the issue of overspending through transfers that bring high wages and additional costs.

All these bills need careful management.

Or Manchester City

Manchester City is the one we've been most excited to discuss.

The Premier League has accused Manchester City Football Club of 115 breaches of its financial fair play rules. The city's ongoing legal battle against the Premier League could affect its plans for future success—one of the rumored repercussions is automatic relegation. How City let this happen is anyone's guess.

The outcome of this legal battle could set a precedent for how financial rules are applied across the league. Manchester City essentially got away with football murder for too long.

What do you think about the PSR rules and how they're affecting clubs? If you look at clubs, they deserve it. Other teams are simply spending more to attempt to stay afloat. Let's see how these teams are affected in the 24/25 season.

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