Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 10 Sept 2026
Pochettino: Chelsea should be stripped of title
The former Tottenham boss says Spurs should be handed the 2016/17 Premier League crown after Chelsea's transfer-rule breaches.
Mauricio Pochettino
coach
Who
Mauricio Pochettino
Season
2016/17
Clubs
Tottenham, Chelsea
Issue
Chelsea transfer-rule breaches
What happened. Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea should be stripped of their most recent Premier League title and Tottenham awarded it. Chelsea beat Spurs to the 2016/17 crown, and were later fined with a suspended transfer ban for transfer-rule violations.
- Chelsea's punishment followed self-reported illicit agent payments and other inaccuracies.
- The Premier League's sanction was described as lenient.
- Pochettino's comments have caused a stir among his two former clubs.
“I've said that, that we should win one title, one Premier League. We should have been awarded it.”
— Mauricio Pochettino
Pochettino's claim reignites debate over whether Chelsea's 2016/17 title should stand.
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BBC Sport
Can you make a case for Chelsea being stripped of 2016-17 title?
Football.London
Mauricio Pochettino calls for Chelsea to be stripped and Tottenham to be given Premier League title
The Guardian
Chelsea’s 2016-17 Premier League title should be given to Spurs, says Pochettino
Mirror Football
Mauricio Pochettino calls for Chelsea to be STRIPPED of title over transfer breaches
