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If a Premier League club faces severe financial trouble, it can enter administration, a process managed by an independent administrator. This aims to rescue the club, but often leads to penalties like points deductions, as seen in previous seasons. Players' contracts might be renegotiated or terminated, affecting their careers and the team's performance, potentially like what happened to Enzo Maresca's perfect start.
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