Wayne Rooney said he would not want an additional 2011–2012 Premier League title if Manchester City were later stripped of it. On Stick to United, the former striker argued that Manchester United had lost its own advantage in that season's race.

Both clubs finished on 89 points, with City winning on goal difference. Rooney's remarks express a personal position on a hypothetical outcome. The report does not confirm that the title has been removed or reassigned; the financial case's sanctions and appeal process remain unresolved.