Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has publicly voiced his belief that his former club should be awarded the 2011–12 Premier League title if Manchester City face severe retroactive sanctions.
The remarks follow major developments regarding Manchester City’s long-running financial case, with the club facing heavy scrutiny over numerous alleged breaches of financial regulations.
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The 2011–12 season famously concluded with one of the most dramatic moments in football history, when Sergio Agüero scored a stoppage-time winner against QPR to snatch the title away from Manchester United on goal difference.
Ferdinand didn’t waste any time in reacting. He took to X and wrote, “Another Premier League medal to be added to the cabinet”.
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Ferdinand was referring to the 2011/12 Premier League when City beat United on goal difference on the final day to claim their first league title for 44 years.
As investigations and disciplinary processes continue to unfold, the prospect of historical title adjustments keeps the ghosts of past title races firmly in the headlines.
