The club are to appeal the decision
Everton have been deducted a further two points for a second breach of Premier League financial rules.
It means they've been docked eight points in total this season.
The Merseysiders have dropped to 16th in the table - just two points above the relegation zone.
Everton will appeal the decision made by an independent panel.

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