Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says the Premier League 'lived through a period of deception' if Manchester City breached financial rules. Reports indicate an independent tribunal has reached decisions in the club's 115-charge case, with the process now moving to the appeal stage. Pochettino, who managed Spurs from 2014 to 2019 and Chelsea in 2023-24, stated the situation warped the view of history and damaged sporting fairness.

He emphasized that no punishment could repair the damage caused, noting that while many clubs followed the rules, some did not. Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak reaffirmed the club's belief in proving their innocence, while CEO Ferran Soriano warned the legal fight could take years. Tony Pulis, former Stoke City manager, expressed feeling cheated, questioning when fans would get their FA Cup back after City's 2011 victory.

Pulis criticized the verdict, calling it a sour taste and doubting other trophies would be reclaimed.