Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has ignited controversy with his assertion about the 2016/17 Premier League title race. He insists that the trophy should be handed over to Tottenham, given the alleged breaches of regulations committed by Chelsea.
Pochettino's words have been reported by prominent British journalist Matt Law:
They (Chelsea) were punished and they admitted to everything, so the matter is settled. The championship title should go to the team that finished second. This isn’t just a personal complaint, it’s the absolute truth. We were competing under different rules…
In the 2016/17 season, under Antonio Conte, Chelsea secured the Premier League title at Stamford Bridge with a total of 93 points. Meanwhile, Pochettino's Tottenham finished second, amassing a record 86 points and boasting the best goal difference in the league.
The financial activities of Chelsea's previous management later came under scrutiny from football authorities, which has prompted Pochettino to question the legitimacy of their London rivals' triumph.
