A number of exasperated executives from Premier League clubs have demanded an explanation after Chelsea escaped a points deduction despite admitting to making £47million in secret, illicit payments. Stunned senior figures from a host of top-flight sides have been in touch with Premier League chief executive Richard Masters and chairwoman Alison Brittain to ask them how the west London side, who were fined £10.75m, got off so lightly. Richard Masters and senior figures at the Premier League have been contacted by a host of top-flight sides after Chelsea escaped a points deductionAnd it would appear that such outrage is reflected in boardrooms across the country. Instead, the Premier League praised the club for their co-operation and ruled that had the payments been declared then they would still not have breached profit and sustainability rules. The Premier League were contacted for comment.

Source: Metro March 17, 2026 21:26 UTC