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Leicester appeal six-point deduction

Leicester City have formally appealed a six-point sanction imposed for breaching Premier League financial rules, a decision that has pushed the club into the bottom three of the Championship.

The Foxes were docked six points earlier this month after an independent commission ruled they failed to meet profit and sustainability targets. Leicester described the punishment as "disproportionate" despite the reduced scale of the sanction.

The club faces an urgent resolution process involving appeals regarding late account submissions. Gary Rowett has been appointed as the new head coach as the team seeks to recover from the financial penalty.