# Stoke Fans Feel Cheated by Man City's FA Cup Win

> Stoke City fans demand FA Cup return after Manchester City's financial rule breach.
- Title: Stoke Fans Feel Cheated by Man City's FA Cup Win · BBC Sport
- Summary: Stoke City fans demand FA Cup return after Manchester City's financial rule breach. Stoke City fans feel cheated as Manchester City's FA Cup win remains…
- Keywords: tony pulis, stoke city, manchester city, fa cup, premier league, financial rules, 2011 fa cup final, sports, Stoke, Fans, Feel, Cheated
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c60m33473zxpo
- Published: 2026-09-27T06:50:09.177+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tony pulis, stoke city, manchester city, fa cup, premier league, financial rules, 2011 fa cup final, sports
## Stoke's FA Cup Dream
Stoke City reached the 2011 FA Cup final after 50 years in football.
## Manchester City's Dominance
Manchester City had not won a major trophy in 35 years but dominated English football.
## Fans' Sacrifice
Fans spent or borrowed fortunes to attend the 2011 FA Cup final in Wembley.
## Financial Disparity
Yaya Toure earned 10 times Stoke's player wages and cost more than the entire squad.
## Manchester City's Breach
Manchester City broke 115 financial rules set by the Premier League.
## Punishment Debate
Stoke fans demand Manchester City return the 2011 FA Cup trophy.
## What Happens Next
Manchester City will likely face a points deduction and massive fine, not returning trophies.
## Key takeaway

Stoke City fans feel cheated as Manchester City's FA Cup win remains despite breaking financial rules.