Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has publicly claimed that his former team should have won the 2016-17 Premier League title instead of Chelsea. Pochettino, now coaching the US national team, argues that Chelsea admitted to financial rule breaches and secret payments that gave them an unfair advantage.
He stated that the 2016-17 season was a defining moment for Tottenham, with the team finishing as runners-up. Pochettino believes the league should have awarded the title to Spurs, citing Chelsea’s financial irregularities. This claim echoes similar calls from other figures in the football world.
Pochettino revealed he would have returned to Tottenham as manager if asked, even if the team had been relegated. His comments come as part of a broader debate over the fairness of the Premier League’s title race that year.
The controversy highlights ongoing discussions about financial fairness in English football, with Pochettino’s stance adding weight to the argument that Chelsea’s success was not entirely earned.
