Tony Pulis, who managed Stoke City in the 2011 FA Cup final, said his team was 'cheated' out of the trophy after Manchester City were found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching Premier League financial rules, according to The Guardian.
Stoke lost that final 1-0 to Manchester City on a goal from Yaya Touré. Pulis expressed his feelings in a BBC Sport column, in which he said Stoke fans had been asking him, 'When do we get our FA Cup?' according to Yahoo Sports.
According to The Guardian, Manchester City deny any wrongdoing and say the process is ongoing; the club is expected to appeal the verdict.
Outlets across the spectrum reported on Pulis's comments, though only The Guardian detailed the specific charges and City's response.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian reported Manchester City were found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching Premier League financial rules.
- The Guardian noted Manchester City deny wrongdoing and say the process is ongoing, with an appeal expected.
- The Guardian detailed the 2011 final score and Yaya Touré's goal.
“Tony Pulis says he and Stoke were 'cheated' in 2011 FA Cup final after Manchester City verdict” — The Guardian
Center
- Center outlets reported Pulis made his comments in a BBC Sport column.
- Yahoo Sports quoted Pulis referencing Stoke fans asking him, 'When do we get our FA Cup?'
- BBC Sport and BBC News both published the column under the same headline.
“I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?” — BBC Sport
Right
- The Sun and The Telegraph both described Pulis's comments as feeling 'cheated' out of the FA Cup.
- The Sun characterized the remarks as a 'passionate rant' against Manchester City.
“Tony Pulis admits he feels 'cheated' out of FA Cup in passionate Man City rant” — The Sun
Questions readers ask
What did Tony Pulis say about the 2011 FA Cup final?
Tony Pulis, Stoke City's manager at the time, said he and his team were 'cheated' out of the 2011 FA Cup after Manchester City were found guilty on nearly all counts of breaching Premier League financial rules.
What was the result of the 2011 FA Cup final?
Manchester City beat Stoke City 1-0 in the 2011 FA Cup final, with the winning goal scored by Yaya Touré.
How has Manchester City responded to the financial rules verdict?
According to The Guardian, Manchester City deny any wrongdoing, say the process is ongoing, and are expected to appeal the verdict.
Why does this matter now?
The renewed attention comes after Manchester City were found guilty on virtually all counts of breaching Premier League financial rules, prompting Pulis to revisit Stoke's 2011 final defeat.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- The GuardianLeft-leaningTony Pulis says he and Stoke were ‘cheated’ in 2011 FA Cup final after Manchester City verdict
- BBC NewsCenterTony Pulis column: I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?
- BBC SportCenterTony Pulis column: I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?
- Yahoo SportsCenterFormer Stoke boss Pulis 'cheated' over FA Cup final loss to Man City
- The SunRight-leaningTony Pulis admits he feels 'cheated' out of FA Cup in passionate Man City rant
- The TelegraphRight-leaningTony Pulis: I feel cheated by Manchester City, where is my FA Cup?