Portsmouth facing points deduction

THE PREMIER League are set to confirm a nine-point deduction for Portsmouth today as the club’s administrator yesterday revealed…

THE PREMIER League are set to confirm a nine-point deduction for Portsmouth today as the club’s administrator yesterday revealed that talks with a takeover consortium have yet to lead to any proof of funds being produced.

League chiefs will meet administrator Andrew Andronikou ahead of a board meeting where the points deduction is expected to be rubber-stamped.

He will also update the league on a proposed bid for the club by a group of unknown investors being fronted by property developer Rob Lloyd

** LIVERPOOL CAPTAIN Steven Gerrard will not face action from the English Football Association following his clash with Portsmouth midfielder Michael Brown on Monday.

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It is understood the FA sought clarification from referee Stuart Attwell after Gerrard appeared to catch Brown with his forearm during the 4-1 win for Rafael Benitez’s men at Anfield.

Attwell saw the incident at the time and spoke to Gerrard after awarding Portsmouth a free-kick, with the FA following guidelines not to punish players retrospectively if the match official sees the alleged offence.