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Monday briefing: Premier League clubs vote to ditch PSR from 2026/27

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24 November 2025 - 5:30 AM

The Premier League will scrap its existing profit and sustainability rules (PSR) after the 2025/26 season, which will be replaced by squad cost ratio (SCR) and sustainability and systemic resilience (SSR) regulations.

During a shareholders’ meeting last Friday, clubs voted in favour of the new financial rules, which will take effect from next season. SCR received 14 of 20 votes, while SSR were approved unanimously.

Under the new SCR rules, Premier League clubs’ spending will be re

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