It is close to a year — 49 weeks and counting — since the Premier League handed Manchester City a charge sheet with 115 breaches of its financial rules across NINE different seasons.

Just yesterday, the Premier League brought charges against both Nottingham Forest - and for the second time this season - Everton... All before the reigning Premier League champions are to even see a hearing begin?

So, what’s going on? Is PSR (Profitability & Sustainability Rules) really about promoting sustainability, meeting arbitrary deadlines or maybe just maintaining the status quo? And is the Everton ruling to blame for an unusually quiet January transfer window?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater.

Produced by Adonis Pratsides

Additional Production by Jay Beale

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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