Funny that last season Everton were in the relegation zone without penalties and miraculously managed to stay in the EPL... Looks like they have a tough task to survive again this season... If they do get a 10 point penalty they won't stand a chance...
With a few games left means Everton have to win a few more games than the teams in the relegation zone at the moment. Actually, I'm sure they will be able to do that if you look at their quality. At least they will be able to survive in the League. This is huge pressure for all Everton officials. I think their chances are 50:50 because a team like Everton can spring a surprise and get good results at the end of the season.
The league is just above half of the matches played 21 matches played with 17 more matches to I think and optimistic that Everton would survive relegation despite 10 points deductions the team was able to stay 1 point above the relegation zone, It obvious Sean Dyche Everton manager has what it takes to steer the out of relegation, teams like Sheffield United, Burnley and Luton Town would find it difficult to displace Everton from that position as we know that Everton has a track record of winning and creating upset when playing big teams they that against Arsenal last season and definitely they would repeat that feat of defeating some big teams this season too.
If the points deduction sanction is imposed again on Everton, then I think Sean Dyche fleet will have difficulty surviving in the EPL next season. It is true that there are 17 remaining EPL matches in the future, but I don't think Everton will be able to sweep all the matches and get full points. Because there are several big clubs to face, where these elite clubs almost always create a tradition of beating Everton to increase their points. On the other hand, the player mental factor will definitely have an impact due to points being deducted for the second time, it is very reasonable why Everton is having difficulty staying in the EPL.
Currently, the number of points scored by Everton is 17, if you subtract another 10 points it becomes 7. So Everton position will automatically be at the bottom of the standings, 9 points adrift of Luton. However, if Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United still have the same performance and there is no improvement, then Everton chance of escaping the degradation zone will be open again. I think that is the only scenario that will happen, provided that Everton itself must be able to target full points when facing mediocre clubs.
I'm also curious whether the sanctions imposed should be in the form of points deductions, or whether there are other sanctions that could allow Everton to escape this time. I mean something like a fine in the form of a certain amount of money, in this case I don't know the details and flow. Apart from that, if Nottingham Forest also receives sanctions such as points deductions, then Everton competition to escape the degradation zone will be even tougher. It is reported that currently both clubs are waiting for the final decision, and in particular Everton plans to submit an appeal to defend themselves.