2012 Premier League Title Decider vs Queens Park Rangers

City's title defense fell short as United claimed the 2012–13 Premier League crown.

The 2012–13 Premier League was the 21st season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. Manchester City were the defending champions, having won their first Premier League title the previous season.

Quick Facts

Date: May 13, 2012
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Competition: Premier League
Final score: Manchester City 3 - 2 Queens Park Rangers
Deciding moment: Sergio Agüero's 94th-minute winner

Lore & Background

Manchester City opened their title defense with a 3–2 victory over Southampton. They later suffered a 3–1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on 21 April 2013, leaving them trailing 16 points behind Manchester United with only five matches left. United secured the title on 22 April 2013 with a 3–0 win over Aston Villa.

Reader's Guide

The season began on 18 August 2012 and ended on 19 May 2013. Manchester City's key matches included a 3–1 win over Queens Park Rangers in week three and a 1–0 win over Swansea City in October. The Manchester derby on 9 December 2012 saw United take a 2–0 lead with two goals from Wayne Rooney.