Leicester win appeal, will avoid Premier League points deduction

Leicester City have won an appeal against a decision that could have led to a points deduction for an alleged breach of Premier League Profitability and Sustainability rules, the club said on Tuesday.

Leicester appealed on the grounds that an independent commission ruling on the case did not have jurisdiction, which was upheld by an independent appeal board.

The club was first referred by the Premier League to the independent commission in March, and the commission dismissed Leicester's first challenge to its jurisdiction to hear the case.

"Leicester City welcomes the Appeal Board's comprehensive decision, which supports our consistently stated position that any action against the Club should be pursued in accordance with the applicable rules," the club said in a statement.

The Premier League said they were surprised and disappointed by the decision.