Soccer-Alli backs Everton to finish strong amid relegation worries

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Nottingham Forest - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - August 20, 2022 Everton's Dele Alli warms up as a substitute at half time Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

(Reuters) - Everton's latest points deduction for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) has ramped up fears they may be relegated from the Premier League but midfielder Dele Alli said they can beat the drop if they keep their focus on football.

Everton have been charged twice this season for PSR violations and docked a total of eight points. The club said on Monday they had lodged an appeal against a two-point deduction handed out on April 8.