Former Chelsea Coach Pochettino Claims Tottenham Should Have Won 2016-17 Premier League Title
Summary
Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham should have been awarded the 2016-17 Premier League title after Chelsea’s rule breaches and secret payments to agents came to light. He argued the clubs did not compete under the same conditions and that the trophy should go to the second-placed team.
Key Points
- Mauricio Pochettino claimed Tottenham should have received the 2016-17 Premier League title after Chelsea’s admitted rule violations.
- Chelsea was fined £10.75 million by the Premier League and had a potential six-point deduction stayed pending appeal.
- Pochettino said Chelsea’s wrongdoing meant Tottenham did not compete on a level playing field.
- He also said Tottenham may have missed out on players because Chelsea broke the rules.
