Former Everton hero Gary Lineker has been talking the fight for survival in the Premier League
Everton resume their fight for Premier League survival when they head to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea tonight.
Everton were hit by six-point and two-point penalties - the latter of which is going to appeal - for breaching the league's spending rules. Without them, the Blues would currently be 10 points clear of third-from-bottom Luton Town.READ MORE: Everton set for season-defining week as Premier League FFP points deduction appeal date 'arranged'
It means the battle to remain in the top flight could yet be decided off the field. That is certainly not fair on Everton and Forest fans - nor on the supporters of Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United, whose clubs currently comprise the relegation places following their promotions from the Championship last season.
"I suspect, and I know this is a bit unfair, but I suspect the Premier League will be sort of hoping that’s the case," said Lineker, who scored 40 goals in his sole season at Everton. "Because that way the points deductions won’t affect it."
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