Leicester City is trying everything to avoid losing six points this season, therefore Leeds United has every right to be upset with the Foxes.
Leicester City was punished by the Premier League on Thursday (via BBC Sport, March 21) for violating the profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
They responded on Friday, March 22, via their official website, announcing that they will be launching “urgent legal proceedings” against the EFL and Premier League.
The Club is dedicated to making sure that any allegations against it are fairly and appropriately decided, in compliance with the relevant regulations, by the appropriate bodies, and at the appropriate time, according to one section of the statement.
The Whites and other competitors for the Championship will be especially irritated by that last message, sent “at the right time.”
The Premier League was eager to seek an accelerated hearing to make sure that Leicester’s case was heard this season, but the Foxes’ legal appeal prevents this from happening, according to the Daily Mail (March 23).
The Premier League can push for fast-track processes when they feel necessary, and in this case, they were keen to do so to ensure the integrity of the promotion race in the Championship was maintained.
However, Leicester seemingly have different ideas.
Sources revealed to the Daily Mail that Leicester’s breach is a “significant” one which will trigger a six-point deduction, and on that basis, it looks as if the club have very little hope of a successful appeal.
As a result, it is hard to argue with Leeds’ claims that this is simply a stalling tactic to ensure that they win automatic promotion back to England’s top flight.
Leicester are currently second in the Championship, level on points with Leeds having played a game less, and one point ahead of third-placed Ipswich Town.
What looked to be a runaway Championship-title-winning campaign for Enzo Maresca’s side is suddenly very tight after their poor run of form which has seen them win just one in five.
Meanwhile, Daniel Farke’s side are flying high, on an impressive run of form which sees them unbeaten in league competition since a 1-0 defeat to West Brom at The Hawthorns at the end of 2023 (29 December).
The Championship climax appears to be among the most thrilling in recent memory, and the Whites will be furious that all of their efforts could go in vain due to alleged financial violations.
The next meeting between the two teams could prove to be intense if the Foxes surpass Leeds and receive a six-point deduction in the Premier League the following season.
Another piece of Leeds United news is that an international midfielder may receive a transfer offer.
