Man City told to 'pay with points' over 115 charges as explosive 'legal' claim made

Manchester United should have won the 2017/18 Premier League title, according to Jose Mourinho, who has once again made some telling comments about Manchester City and their ongoing FFP case.

Mourinho, who has repeatedly claimed that guiding his United side to runners-up spot in the Premier League was one of his greatest achievements, continues to be vocal on the subject.

Back in February 2023, the Premier League charged Manchester City with breaking financial fair play rules on 115 occasions over a nine-year period.

City allegedly failed to provide accurate financial information, according to the Premier League, while the club have denied any wrongdoing, claiming they have an "irrefutable body of evidence" that will prove them innocent.

A private hearing was held in December but a verdict has still not been reached.

Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola share the Etihad touchline in 2018. Image credit: Getty

In the meantime, Jose Mourinho has not given up on winning the league title amid City's legal case.

In fact, during an interview with Canal 11 this week, the Portuguese manager suggested those who break FFP rules should "pay in points" before claiming once more than Manchester United should have won the Premier League in 2017/18.

"There's a critical moment at that club, not only with Sir Alex's departure, but also with David Gill's. David Moyes came in, but when my Netflix documentary comes out, the story will be told," he said when asked about United.

"I'll arrive later, and when I arrive, I'll arrive at a club still going through that period. We won several things, we finished second in the league. I still say I don't understand clubs that are punished with financial fair play and pay [in cash]."

Mourinho added: "I think they should pay points. Manchester City was punished, and legally, we should have won the league. But it wasn't enough for me to have stability, continuity."

Mourinho and Guardiola pictured again in 2017. Image credit: Getty

This isn't the first time Jose Mourinho has mentioned 115 charges case

Last year, ahead of Fenerbahce's Europa League clash against Manchester United, Mourinho reflected on his time at Old Trafford when he appeared to allude to the possibility of City being stripped of titles if they are found guilty in its legal battle.

"As you know, we won the Europa League, we finished second in the Premier League," he said.

"I think we still have a chance to win that league because maybe they punish Man City with points, and maybe we win that league. Then they have to pay me the bonus and give me my medal."