Nottingham Forest have appealed against the four-point deduction imposed upon them for a breach of Premier League financial rules.

Forest were plunged into the relegation zone last week after an independent commission ruled that they had breached the league’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.

The Premier League and Forest confirmed the appeal on Monday.

It’s highly unlikely Forest will be given a higher points penalty as a result of their appeal, which will be heard within the next three weeks before the April 12 deadline, according to Sky Sports.

If Forest win their appeal, any restoration of deducted points will happen immediately.

Forest’s hierarchy have been keen throughout the process to get it concluded as soon as possible so that there is clarity for Nuno Espirito Santo and his side and other teams in the relegation battle.

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The Premier League said Forest admitted breaching PSR by £34.5 million above their permitted threshold of £61 million.

Forest, who consulted lawyers before deciding to appeal, were disappointed with the ruling and said the process has “harmed the trust and confidence we had in the Premier League”.

Forest had no further statement to make about the matter on Monday when they confirmed their appeal.

The club said: “Nottingham Forest can confirm that it has today lodged an appeal against the four-point sanction imposed by the Commission in relation to the club’s breach of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

“The club will not be making any further statement at this time.”

The Premier League also released a statement on Monday, saying: “Nottingham Forest Football Club has appealed the decision of an independent Commission to impose a four-point deduction on the club, after its admission of a breach of the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.

“The club lodged the appeal to the Chair of the Judicial Panel today, who will now appoint an Appeal Board to hear the case.”

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