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Wayne Rooney says he wouldn’t accept Premier League winner’s medal if Man City stripped

Rooney doesn’t believe his 2011-12 Man United side deserve to be considered Premier League champions even if their Manchester rivals lose the crown

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:49 AM
Wayne Rooney says he wouldn’t accept Premier League winner’s medal if Man City stripped
Key Things to Know
  • Wayne Rooney stated he would not feel comfortable accepting the 2011-12 Premier League title if Manchester City are stripped.
  • Manchester City face potential sanctions over alleged breaches of Premier League Financial Fair Play rules.
  • Former Manchester United teammates Rio Ferdinand and David de Gea publicly supported being awarded the medal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney stated he would not feel comfortable accepting another Premier League winner's medal if Manchester City are stripped of their titles. The potential reallocation stems from ongoing scrutiny surrounding Manchester City's alleged Financial Fair Play rule breaches between 2009 and 2018.

Manchester United finished as runners-up to Manchester City in the 2011-12 season after Sergio Aguero's dramatic late winner against QPR. While former teammates Rio Ferdinand and David de Gea have voiced interest in claiming the title retrospectively, Rooney insists his team did not earn it on the pitch.

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