Everton have been hit with a huge 10-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's financial rules, with the Toffees sinking down the table to second-bottom.
Sean Dyche's side have been flying of late, winning six of their last nine games in all competitions, but this latest development leaves them almost right back to square one, with just Burnley below them.
Everton's superior goal difference is currently keeping them above the Clarets, who continue to struggle with adapting to the Premier League after a storming season in the Championship .