Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's challenge of keeping Derby County in the Championship this season has been made all the more difficult, following the news that the Rams have been hit with a further nine-point deduction.
Already rooted to the foot of the Championship table and facing relegation to League One in the face, the Rams, who have now been docked a total of 21 points this season, now have -3 points to their name.
Derby have landed themselves in hot water this season after falling foul of the EFL's Profitability and Sustainability rules, which have come as a result of their heavy spending in recent years in an attempt to reach the Premier League.
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