Contents (42 sections)Headline conclusionsSummaryThe two agreements at a glanceThe charges and admitted breaches, rule by ruleThe four transaction clusters Rules breachedPSR analysisAggravating and mitigating factors Sanction  Academy / Youth development rulesAdmitted breachesAggravating and mitigating factors Sanction The process; Rule W.6.7 sanction agreement, not a commissionTimeline tablesPhase 1 timelinePhase 2 timelineThe outstanding FA sanction; now resolved (31 July 2026)Defence of the … Continue reading The Analysis Series: The Chelsea FC Premier League sanction agreements; Analysis of the charges, process, decisions and sanctions, with the case for and against the Premier League’s approach