Everton fans will send a strong message to the Premier League this weekend - but not just during their home match against Manchester United.
The atmosphere on Sunday is expected to be emotionally charged after Everton were hit with an immediate 10-point deduction by the Premier League last week. The sanction leaves the Toffees 19th the facing another fight for top-flight survival, although interim CEO Michael Chong immediately stated the club would be appealing the severity of the penalty.
Supporters have already raised over £30,000 in order to stage a protest against league chiefs, and are planning to make banners, flags and leaflets to underline their anger. And Goodison Park won't be the only venue used for a protest.
The 1878 fan group has now revealed they'll be arranging for a plane to be flown, bearing a banner containing a special message for the Premier League. But due to the 4.30pm kick-off against the Red Devils, the aircraft will instead fly over the Etihad on Saturday during Manchester City's clash with Liverpool.
"We have had a lot of requests asking for a plane to be flown over Goodison on Sunday, with a message to the PL," they explained on social media. "Due to our kick off time, it will be dark.
"So instead a plane will fly over The Eithad on Saturday for City v Liverpool which will be watched by millions around the world. Once the banner is made from the company we can release a picture of this."
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The clash between two of the Premier League's leading title contenders will be shown live on BT Sport. And it's game likely to attract a huge global audience for the 12.30pm Saturday lunchtime kick-off.
Despite admitting to the breaches, the Merseyside club are seething that they were hit by a record Premier League penalty despite co-operating fully with the investigation. In contrast, the fate of Manchester City remains unknown, despite the treble winners being charged with more than 100 offences.
Sean Dyche's side will now take on United two points adrift of safety. The game will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports, and promises to be a high-octane occasion with fan groups claiming demands for unwanted tickets have been huge since last Friday.
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