If we look at the form table, we can see that Everton are a team in freefall, and we can see much worse news for them later in the season.
Rumor has it that Sean Dyche and Nottingham Forest are about to endure yet another points penalty, adding insult to injury after they had dealt with one.
Probably because regular matchgoers are so sick of hearing about the Premier League’s relentless financial woes, this second instance of the league’s new aggressive character has received much less notice than the first.
If anything, Alan Myers has tried to put people at ease by offering his professional perspective on the subject.
Predictions for Everton and Nottingham Forest made by Alan Myers
From the latest transfer rumors to his honest thoughts, Myers has been trying to keep Everton supporters apprised of important developments for quite some time.
Continuing to support the idea that he does not have any inside information, the Sky Sports reporter returned to X to deliver his predictions for the two teams’ outcomes.
“I honestly can’t say for sure, but my guess would be 4-6 for Forest, and less for us (depending on outcome of Double Jeopardy claim)” he adds.
The outcome of the relegation fight will be determined by the Premier League.
When the Premier League targeted Everton, it seemed like they were just taking aim at a team they knew they could hurt without relegating; now, when they target Forest, it seems more malevolent.
After all, the Toffees had plenty of time to recover from the devastating loss since the first deduction was made months ago.
This is a concerning shift that might affect the entire relegation scenario if the Tricky Trees are subjected to a six-point penalty or worse later in the season.
However, this time around, Everton would probably just get a one- or two-point punishment, which is far more reasonable.
If Forest were to get a harsh penalty, they would be doomed to join Burnley and Sheffield United in the third and final relegation place.
Because of this, the Premier League is in a situation where their choice, good or bad, regarding the individuals who are claimed to have violated PSR, will affect everything.