A football finance expert delivers grim news for Chelsea and Manchester City, asserting that the imposed punishment is the only fitting consequence as their offense is far “worse” than Everton’s.

Given Everton’s recent 10-point deduction for financial irregularities, Chelsea and Man City are expected to closely monitor how the Premier League assesses their own financial dealings.

Chelsea may face scrutiny over payments made during the Roman Abramovich era, and football finance expert Kieran Maguire suggests challenging times could lie ahead for the west London club.

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has emphasized the importance of punishing the offense, stating that under UK law, the club itself would be prosecuted rather than individual owners like Roman Abramovich or Todd Boehly.

He believes that if Chelsea is found guilty, a points deduction is an appropriate sanction, even though Boehly may express frustration, as the penalty relates to actions predating his ownership.

Maguire suggests that if clubs could evade punishment by changing owners, it might encourage manipulation of rules, making a points deduction the most fitting consequence.

Questions could arise over transfer business and funding sources during Boehly’s tenure.

The chaotic manner in which Chelsea conducted their transfer activities under Boehly’s ownership stands out compared to other teams in the league, prompting the need to question the reasons behind such a approach.

Regardless, it’s certain that the club’s legal team will thoroughly address any ruling against them, indicating that this saga is likely to persist for an extended period.