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'I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?'

'I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?'

Summary

Manchester City was found guilty of breaking most of the 115 financial rules they were accused of, leading to questions about their wins, including the 2011 FA Cup final against Stoke City. Stoke City's former manager Tony Pulis expressed feeling cheated because Manchester City’s success during that time was built on unfair financial advantages.

Key Facts

  • Manchester City was found guilty of breaking many financial rules by the Premier League.
  • Manchester City is expected to appeal the decision.
  • Stoke City played Manchester City in the 2011 FA Cup final and lost 1-0.
  • Yaya Toure scored the winning goal for Manchester City; he was paid much more than Stoke players.
  • Financial rules are meant to keep competition fair in football leagues.
  • Stoke City’s former manager Tony Pulis said the situation feels unfair to smaller clubs like Stoke.
  • Possible punishments for Manchester City include fines and points deductions, but trophies are unlikely to be given back.
  • The 2011 FA Cup final remains a memorable event for Stoke City fans even though they lost.
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