Manchester City vs Queens Park Rangers

An Unforgettable Final Day in the Premier League 2012

On 13 May 2012, on the last day of the Premier League season 2011/2012, the football world's gaze gathered as Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers faced off in a fateful clash at the Etihad Stadium. This was not just any match; it was a battle for the league title that would go down in history as one of the most dramatic finishes ever in the Premier League.

Manchester City, under the management of Roberto Mancini, had been in an intense battle for the league title with arch-rivals Manchester United throughout the season. Going into the last round, City was on equal points with United but had a slight advantage with a better goal difference. To secure their first league title in 44 years, they needed to win against Queens Park Rangers.

On the other hand, Queens Park Rangers were fighting for their Premier League survival and were in a desperate situation where they needed at least one point to avoid relegation. It was a match where both teams had huge pressures and a lot to play for.

The match started with intense pressure from Manchester City, trying to take the lead as quickly as possible. Despite their dominance, it was Queens Park Rangers who took the lead with a shock goal by Djibril Cissé in the 48th minute. The atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium suddenly became nervous and expectant.

As time ran out, the situation became increasingly desperate for Manchester City. The fans were nervous, and the players fought with all their might to find an equalizer. It finally came in the 92nd minute when Edin Džeko headed the ball in after a corner, and the Etihad Stadium exploded in jubilation. But it was not over yet.

With just minutes left of extra time and the match still at a draw, the unthinkable happened. Sergio Agüero received the ball in the penalty area and coolly and precisely shot it past Queens Park Rangers' goalkeeper and into the net. The Etihad Stadium erupted in total ecstasy as Manchester City took the lead in overtime.

When the referee blew the final whistle, everyone knew they had witnessed something special. Manchester City had secured their first league title in 44 years in a way that no one could have predicted. For Queens Park Rangers, it was a heartbreaking loss, but for Manchester City and their fans, it was a day that would go down in history as one of the most memorable in the club's history.