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Mauricio Pochettino raises Everton precedent as he opens up on Man City case – ‘Period of deceit’

USA boss Mauricio Pochettino referred to the punishments handed to the Everton and Nottingham Forest as he struggled to comprehend an appropriate sanction after Manchester City's reported guilty verdicts

By Joe Thomas · Liverpool Echo

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 11:50 AM

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Mauricio Pochettino addressed reports that Manchester City were found guilty of 114 Premier League rule violations.
Pochettino cited past points deductions handed to Everton and Nottingham Forest when discussing potential punishments.
The manager reflected on competing with Manchester City while managing Tottenham Hotspur under strict financial spending constraints.

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United States manager Mauricio Pochettino addressed reports that Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 financial charges brought by the Premier League. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager cited past deductions handed to Everton and Nottingham Forest, questioning what a fair sanction would look like given the magnitude of the allegations.

Pochettino noted the disadvantage his Tottenham side faced while competing for titles with restricted spending during their stadium construction. Questioning the enforcement of regulations during that period, he stated that clubs lived through a period of deceit if the findings against Manchester City are confirmed.

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Mauricio Pochettino raises Everton precedent as he opens up on Man City case – ‘Period of deceit’

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