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Leicester appeal six-point deduction

Leicester City have appealed a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules, a sanction the club described as disproportionate despite dropping into the bottom three.

The Premier League stated it will seek an urgent resolution to the appeal, which includes a ruling on the league's own appeal regarding late account submissions.

Leicester, who appointed a new head coach, face significant pressure to overturn the penalty that has placed them in the Championship relegation zone.