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‘We feel cheated… we want our FA Cup’: Tony Pulis calls for Stoke City to be awarded trophy 15 years after losing final to Man City at Wembley as storm over 115 charges verdict rages on

Man City's glittering era of success under their Abu Dhabi ownership was launched when they beat Stoke City 1-0 in the 2011 FA Cup final, representing the club's first major honour since 1976.

By MICHAEL PAVITT · Daily Mail

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 4:29 PM

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Tony Pulis said he feels cheated after Manchester City was found guilty of Premier League financial charges.
Manchester City defeated Stoke City 1-0 in the 2011 FA Cup final with a goal from Yaya Toure.
Pulis noted Stoke fans want the trophy awarded to them, but expects fines or points deductions instead.

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Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis stated he feels "cheated" after Manchester City was found guilty of the majority of the Premier League's 115 financial charges. Manchester City defeated Pulis's Stoke City 1-0 in the 2011 FA Cup final courtesy of a 74th-minute goal from Yaya Toure, securing their first major trophy under Abu Dhabi ownership.

Pulis revealed that Stoke supporters have asked if the trophy will be awarded to them, though he expects penalties like fines or points deductions instead. Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak maintained the club's innocence, and an appeal against the ruling is expected.

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