How Forest points deduction impacts bottom three
Everton and Nottingham Forest docked six and four points respectively
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Nottingham Forest have slipped into the relegation zone after being deducted four points for breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules, BBC Sport understands.
The deduction leaves, which leaves Nuno Espirito Santo's side on 21 points, lifts Luton Town out of the drop zone by one point.
Burnley remain in 19th and are four points behind Forest with 10 games remaining, while Sheffield United are seven.
Everton, who were previously deducted six points, are now three points clear of Forest but the Toffees could still be deducted further points for a second breach.
Brentford remain in 15th on 26 points.