The Premier League indicates that Sheffield United may not be relegated yet with a post on social media
Sheffield United's relegation from the Premier League may not yet have been officially confirmed.
The top flight's official X account shared a post stating that the Blades' demotion to the Championship depends on Nottingham Forest and EvertonPoint deduction appeals.
He mail read: “Following their defeat to Newcastle, Sheffield Utd are relegated pending points deduction appeals from Everton and Nott'm Forest.”
So as it is, Chris WilderMen have declined, but it looks like that could change.
The swords were defeated 5-1 by Europa League-chasing Newcastle at St James' Park, confirming that they would return to playing in the second division of English football.
It has been a season to forget Sheffield Unitedwho has added only 16 points and conceded 97 goals.
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This is a record for a 38-game season, with Swindon being the only team to concede more with 100 goals, but that was during a 42-game campaign.
It seemed inevitable that they would be relegated for a time; However, his stay in the top flight could still be extended, according to the Premier League.
Everton and Nottingham Forest have had several points deducted throughout the season for breaking the Premier League's PSR rules.
The Toffees initially had ten points taken from themwhich was reduced on appeal to six.
But then another two points were deducted, which the club appealed.
forestry saw four points taken from your totaland they also have an appeal filed.
Both teams hope to hear the outcome of their appeals very soon, and this will have an impact on Sheffield United.
This is because, within the appeal process, there is the possibility of more points being taken away.
The Premier League appeals board has the power to change any initial punishment.
Obviously, Forest and Everton hope their appeals stand and they face no further action or deductions, which would ultimately confirm the Blades' relegation.
However, if more points are taken away, that would avoid Sheffield United's demotion and mathematically keep them in the Premier League.
That would certainly change things at the grassroots level, although given the Blades have won just three league games all year, it is unlikely they can pull off a miracle escape.