Derby Win vs Manchester United (Oct 2011)

Lore & Background

The season was filled with ups and downs, but in the end it would be forever remembered as the one that brought Manchester City the long-awaited league title after a 44-year wait. City's third English top tier title was clinched on the final day of the season, after the Blues defeated Queens Park Rangers 3–2, coming back from being down 1–2 with two stoppage-time goals just before the final whistle. The championship marked City's first English title since 1968, as well as the first time the Premier League has been won by a club whose current spell in the top division began after the league commenced play. It was also the first and currently only Premier League title to be decided on goal difference, with City's title-clinching goal against QPR coming 15 seconds after the final whistle blew in city rivals Manchester United's 1–0 win at Sunderland, which would otherwise have brought the title to the side of Sir Alex Ferguson.

In Their Own Story

The source does not provide specific details about the October 2011 derby win against Manchester United. It only covers the season overview, kit information, and general season outcome. Therefore, no specific match story can be written from the source.

Did You Know?

• The 2011–12 season was Manchester City's 110th season of competitive football and 83rd season in the top flight of English football.
• City qualified for the UEFA Champions League for only the second time in their history, and the first since 1968–69 when the tournament was known as the European Cup.
• City's third English top tier title was clinched on the final day of the season after a 3–2 comeback against Queens Park Rangers, with two stoppage-time goals.
• The championship marked City's first English title since 1968, and the first time the Premier League has been won by a club whose current spell in the top division began after the league commenced play.
• It was the first and currently only Premier League title to be decided on goal difference, with City's title-clinching goal coming 15 seconds after the final whistle blew in Manchester United's 1–0 win at Sunderland.