Soccer-Everton penalty reduction does not affect Luton survival battle - Edwards

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Luton Town v Manchester City - Kenilworth Road, Luton, Britain - December 10, 2023 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Luton Town manager Rob Edwards before the match REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

(Reuters) - Everton's 10-point deduction being reduced on Monday to six points after appeal does not make much difference to Luton Town's bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League, Hatters manager Rob Edwards said.

Luton, 18th with 20 points, trailed Everton by one point with a game in hand before the reduction in the penalty for breaching the league's financial rules but the Toffees are now up to 15th on 25 points.