If Manchester City is determined to have violated Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, Manchester United may be declared the 2017–18 Premier League champions retrospectively.
Remember that the Premier League has accused City of 115 FFP violations, and the hearing’s verdict is anticipated in February 2025.
Strict penalties, such as title revocation, could result from the decision.
One of Jose Mourinho’s finest managerial accomplishments, according to him, was United’s second-place finish behind City in the 2017–18 season.
That season, United was 19 points behind City, but City’s title might be rescinded due to financial malfeasance, potentially changing the course of history.
Mourinho stressed the need for fair financial restrictions during a press conference.
When small teams go above their allotted budget by five to ten euros, FFP may penalize them.
“When I was in Roma, I too struggled because of the limitations. Mourinho denied having a personal grudge against City manager Pep Guardiola, saying, “All I want is justice.”
If found guilty, the city could face fines, point deductions, or possibly relegation as penalties.
United’s potential claim to the 2017–18 trophy is a serious possibility because title stripping is also a possibility.