# Pochettino: Man City deception period

> Ex-Spurs and Chelsea boss Pochettino says Premier League faced deception if Man City breaches financial rules.
- Title: Pochettino: Man City deception period · Sky Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Ex-Spurs and Chelsea boss Pochettino says Premier League faced deception if Man City breaches financial rules. Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio…
- Keywords: man city, premier league, mauricio pochettino, spurs, chelsea, financial rules, appeal process, sports, Pochettino, Man, City, deception
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13593126/man-city-charges-we-lived-through-a-period-of-deception-if-club-found-guilty-says-ex-spurs-and-chelsea-boss-mauricio-pochettino
- Published: 2026-09-29T10:29:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: man city, premier league, mauricio pochettino, spurs, chelsea, financial rules, appeal process, sports
## Pochettino on deception
Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says the Premier League 'lived through a period of deception' if Manchester City breaches financial rules.

> If it's true…we've lived through a period of deception.
## Appeal process moves forward
Reports last Friday said an independent tribunal reached decisions in Manchester City's 115-charge case, moving the process to the appeal stage.
## Pochettino on historical damage
Pochettino said no punishment could repair the 'damage' caused by the deception, as many clubs followed rules while some did not.
## Pulis feels cheated
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis said he feels cheated after Manchester City was found guilty of breaching most financial rules, as the club faces potential points deductions and fines.

> I feel cheated. Whatever happens next, we won't ever get that day back and the chance to celebrate around Stoke-on-Trent with the cup and medals we so honestly fought for.
## Ferdinand supports Pulis
Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand backed Pulis by urging a petition to get Tony Pulis the FA Cup winners medal.
## Man City denies wrongdoing
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and CEO Ferran Soriano say the club will prove innocence in the case, with the legal fight expected to take years.
## Key takeaway

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino states the Premier League 'lived through a period of deception' if Manchester City is found guilty of financial rule breaches.