Leicester City and the Premier League are both appealing the verdict over the club’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) breach as the battle between the two takes another twist.

City were deducted six points after an independent commission found them to be in breach of PSR for the 23-24 season.

However, that decision has not been accepted by either side. While City are appealing to reduce the punishment, the Premier League have released a statement saying they too will appeal as they believe the sanction is not strong enough.

The commission files show that the Premier League wanted a starting point of a 12-point deduction, with aggravated circumstances potentially pushing the sanction beyond 20 points.

City, meanwhile, could argue that they should not receive a points deduction at all. There is perhaps a case to suggest the EFL do not have the jurisdiction to take points from City on the Premier League’s behalf, with the rules rewritten after the period for which the club were charged over.

The case will now go to an appeal board, with the matter to drag on, with a new decision expected before the conclusion of the Championship campaign.

In a statement, the Premier League...