# Tony Pulis calls 2011 FA Cup final 'cheated'

> Pulis says Stoke City were cheated out of 2011 FA Cup after Manchester City's financial breach verdict
- Title: Tony Pulis calls 2011 FA Cup final 'cheated' · the Guardian
- Summary: Pulis says Stoke City were cheated out of 2011 FA Cup after Manchester City's financial breach verdict Pulis claims Stoke were cheated in 2011 FA Cup final…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/27/tony-pulis-says-he-and-stoke-were-cheated-in-2011-fa-cup-final-after-manchester-city-verdict
- Published: 2026-09-27T15:01:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tony pulis, stoke city, manchester city, fa cup, premier league, yaya touré, financial breach, club appeal, sports
## Pulis claims cheating
Tony Pulis says Stoke City were cheated out of the 2011 FA Cup final after Manchester City were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules

> When do we get our FA Cup?
## 2011 final result
Stoke lost the 2011 FA Cup final 1-0 after Yaya Touré scored the winning goal
## City's financial breach
Manchester City were found guilty on 100 charges by the Premier League for breaching financial rules
## Pulis's stance
Pulis believes Stoke will not get the 2011 FA Cup back but may face a points deduction and fine

> I don't expect Manchester City to offer back the 2011 FA Cup
## Touré's cost
Yaya Touré cost Manchester City £24 million when signed from Barcelona in 2010
## City's appeal
Manchester City plans to appeal the Premier League's financial breach verdict
## Key takeaway

Pulis claims Stoke were cheated in 2011 FA Cup final due to Manchester City's financial rule violations