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Leicester appeal against six-point deduction

Leicester City have formally appealed a six-point deduction imposed by the Premier League for breaching financial rules, calling the punishment disproportionate.

Leicester City have launched an appeal against a six-point deduction imposed by the Premier League for breaching financial rules.

The sanction, applied earlier this month, dropped the Foxes to the bottom of the Championship table. The club described the penalty as disproportionate, arguing it fails to reflect mitigating factors. The Premier League indicated it would seek an urgent resolution before the season concludes.