Arne Slot was sent off after Liverpool drew v Everton. (Credit: Imago)

Premier League told to dock Liverpool 'nine points' after Everton incident

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13 Feb 2025, 6:41 am

The Premier League is being told to severely punish Liverpool after shocking scenes at the end of their 2-2 draw at Everton on Wednesday night.

Arne Slot, Curtis Jones, and Sipke Hulshoff were sent off by Michael Oliver after the final whistle as tensions boiled over at Goodison Park (12 February).

The trio are expected to miss the Wolves clash on 16 February with first-team coach John Heitinga set to take charge of the Anfield contest.

However, further punishment has been mooted for the Reds after the ugly post-match scenes overshadowed the final derby at the Blues' home.

Premier League told to deduct points from Liverpool

The Premier League have been urged to deduct points from the league leaders for the scenes after the draw.

One Arsenal supporter called for a "nine-point deduction for failing to control their players."

Another Gunner requested a "hefty fine and a minimum of 15 point deduction" after the "precedent that the FA and PGMOL have set in recent weeks."

Liverpool 9 point deduction for failing to control their players
— Richard (@afc_richard) February 12, 2025

Given the precedent that the FA & PGMOL have set in recent weeks, surely Liverpool will be charged for failure to control thier players….

Should be a hefty fine & a minimum of a 15 point deduction! 😊
— Big T 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@BigT_87) February 12, 2025

Not controlling your players at the final whistle should lead to a 10 point deduction for Liverpool 😜😂😂
— Jon Brown (@JonAFCGooner7) February 13, 2025

Disgusting scenes. 20 point deduction needed for Liverpool immediately
— Jon (@Jonnyarsenal) February 12, 2025

Liverpool deserve a point deduction for this lack of discipline
— Stíofán Ó Murchú (@StephenMussy) February 12, 2025

Disgraceful behaviour by Liverpool players and staff at the end there. FA should act swiftly and set an example with a points deduction. Around 10 points should do it...
— Huw J (@HuwJ85) February 12, 2025

Premier League needs to seriously consider giving Liverpool a points deduction after those disgraceful scenes of thuggery after the final whistle at Goodison Park tonight.
— Andrew Stewart (@andrewastewart) February 12, 2025

Points deduction for Liverpool please.
— Darren Morley (@Dazzler_m) February 12, 2025

Deduct points from Liverpool, can’t believe they can’t control their players and ban slot for the rest of the season 👍
— Coby Shapiro (@coby_shapiro) February 12, 2025

Disgraceful behaviour by LiVARpool !!!! 10 point deduction!!!!!!
— Rob Ross (@gooner145) February 12, 2025

Liverpool to be punished by The FA

Liverpool are likely to face punishment for the scenes but suggestions of a points deduction are utterly ridiculous.

Both clubs are likely to face fines for the confrontation after the contest under the FA's rule E20 that sanctions clubs if they do not 'ensure that their players conduct themselves in an orderly fashion'.

The amount of the fine handed to each club will be determined by an independent panel as was the case when Chelsea and Nottingham Forest were charged with same offence earlier this season.

However, a points deduction is a very unlikely possibility but that will not make Slot any happier about the way Liverpool threw away the lead in the dying stages of the contest.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be furious with the Everton result. (Credit: Imago)

The Reds could have went nine points clear at the top of the Premier League but Tarkowski's late strike means that their margin is only seven points which could result in a nervy run-in for the Merseysiders.

That is still a commanding lead with 14 matches left to play but with four matches in ten days, including trips to Aston Villa (19 February) and Manchester City (23 February) and an Anfield clash with Newcastle (26 February), Gunners supporters will still believe that they can turn it around.

It is no coincidence that fans of the North London club are calling for a deduction as that would massively benefit their side in the title race.

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