Stoke City fans react as Manchester City found guilty of majority of 115 charges

Manchester City have been found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League, a verdict that has reignited discussion among rival fans, including supporters of Stoke City, about results and titles decided during the period in question.

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis, a former Stoke City manager, has written about the reaction among Stoke fans to the ruling, reflecting a broader sense among some supporters that decisions made under the alleged rule-breaking should be revisited.

Case background

The Premier League charges against Manchester City span multiple seasons and relate to alleged breaches of financial regulations. The club has consistently denied wrongdoing and continued competing while the case proceeded through an independent commission process.

The finding that City breached the majority of the charges raises questions for the Premier League about what sanctions, if any, will follow, and whether historical results or honours from the affected seasons could be reconsidered.

For clubs and fans who competed against Manchester City during the years in question, including Stoke City, the ruling has prompted renewed debate over whether outcomes on the pitch were affected by the financial advantages the charges allege were obtained improperly.

The Premier League and Manchester City have not yet confirmed next steps following the verdict, including the timeline for any sanctions or the process for appeals, leaving open questions about how the case will ultimately be resolved.