'I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?'
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains what he and all Stoke fans are thinking after Manchester City are found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges they faced.
Stoke City fans have been left feeling cheated after Manchester City's recent FA Cup victory. The news of City's financial wrongdoing has only added to their disappointment. The 2011 FA Cup final victory over Stoke is a memory cherished by all Stoke supporters, and the team's win against a star-studded Manchester City is one they will never forget.
However, the club's financial misconduct, spanning from 2009 to 2018, has now resulted in a potential punishment that could strip them of their FA Cup win. For Stoke supporters, who have invested their time, money, and passion into the club, regaining that precious day in the sun is of utmost importance. Regardless of the consequences, the taste of victory remains bitter, as the FA Cup trophy remains firmly in the hands of the champions who broke the rules.
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