Pochettino says Chelsea should lose 2016-17 Premier League title

Mauricio Pochettino, the Tottenham Hotspur manager, has publicly called for the Premier League to strip Chelsea of their 2016‑17 title. Speaking after a recent press conference, Pochettino said the championship was won under “questionable circumstances” and that the league’s integrity demanded a review. He referenced the season in which Chelsea, managed by Antonio Conte, secured the trophy while Tottenham finished as runners‑up, a campaign that has since been the subject of speculation about possible rule breaches.

Pochettino’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions within English football about past investigations into financial and regulatory compliance. While no formal charges have been brought against Chelsea for that season, the manager urged the Premier League to consider all available evidence and, if warranted, take corrective action. The league has not issued a statement on the claim, and the matter remains unresolved as the season’s results continue to stand.