Manchester City vs. QPR (2012 Premier League)
Football matchAbout
The 2012 Premier League match between Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers (QPR) is one of the most iconic in football history. Played on May 13, 2012, at the Etihad Stadium, it culminated in Manchester City securing their first Premier League title. The match began with Pablo Zabaleta scoring for City in the 39th minute. However, QPR equalized early in the second half through Djibril Cissé. Joey Barton's red card further complicated QPR's situation, but they surprisingly took the lead with Jamie Mackie's header. In a dramatic turn of events, Edin Dzeko equalized for City in the 92nd minute. This set the stage for Sergio Agüero's historic stoppage-time goal, which sealed a 3-2 victory and the Premier League title for Manchester City. This moment marked a significant shift in the club's history, marking their first league title in 44 years. The match's intensity and outcome have been subject to various discussions, including conspiracy theories about QPR's behavior after Dzeko's goal. Nonetheless, it remains a defining moment in Premier League history.
