They discussed it with the PL before and during the breach and were advised it would be a breach, it’s hard to claim unfair.

The 10 points is in line with Sheffield Wednesday’s 12 points for slightly worse offence, which was reduced to 6 on appeal.

So if Everton get 5 point deduction and stay up, the precedent is in tact for City case, and everyone has been warned that future sanctions will be tougher.

All makes sense when you look into it in detail.