2011 Manchester City Away – Sergio Aguero #16 Medium

The 2011/12 season was one of the most historic in Manchester City Football Club history, as the team captured their first Premier League title in dramatic fashion — ending a 44-year wait to be champions of England.

• Premier League:

  • City finished 1st, level on points with Manchester United (89) but with a superior goal difference (+64).

  • Their title was clinched on the final day of the season, with a legendary comeback to beat QPR 3–2 at the Etihad Stadium.

  • The decisive goal came from Sergio Agüero in stoppage time (90+4’) — one of the most iconic moments in football history, immortalized by commentator Martin Tyler’s shout: “Agüerooooo!”

• FA Cup: Eliminated in the third round by Manchester United.

• League Cup: Knocked out in the semi-finals by Liverpool.

• UEFA Champions League: Competed in the group stage for the first time but finished third, dropping into the Europa League.

• Europa League: Eliminated in the Round of 16 by Sporting CP on away goals (3–3 aggregate).

• Key Storyline: This was the season City’s heavy investment under Sheikh Mansour paid off. The team, managed by Roberto Mancini, combined world-class talent, defensive discipline, and explosive attacking football.

• Kit: The 2011/12 Manchester City away jersey, made by Umbro, was a black shirt with maroon diagonal stripes, inspired by City’s 1884 Gorton AFC roots. It became instantly iconic as the kit worn by Agüero in the title-clinching match — a legendary piece of football history.

2. Player’s Impact – Sergio Agüero (2011/12)

Sergio “Kun” Agüero, signed from Atlético Madrid in the summer of 2011 for £35 million, had one of the greatest debut seasons in Premier League history.

• Appearances: 48 in all competitions.

• Statistics: 30 goals and 12 assists, including 23 goals in the Premier League.

• Key Moments:

  • Scored twice on his Premier League debut against Swansea City.

  • Netted crucial goals against Manchester United, Norwich, and Fulham.

  • Scored the most iconic goal in Premier League history — the 94th-minute winner vs. QPR that secured the title.

• Role: Agüero led the line as City’s main striker, combining lethal finishing with sharp movement and technical skill. His chemistry with David Silva and Yaya Touré made City’s attack unstoppable.

• Legacy: That single goal against QPR cemented Agüero’s legacy as a Manchester City legend and one of the Premier League’s all-time greats.

3. Full Squad List – Manchester City 2011/12

Manager: Roberto Mancini

Goalkeepers:

• Joe Hart

• Costel Pantilimon

• Stuart Taylor

Defenders:

• Vincent Kompany (Captain)

• Joleon Lescott

• Pablo Zabaleta

• Gaël Clichy

• Micah Richards

• Aleksandar Kolarov

• Stefan Savić

• Kolo Touré

Midfielders:

• Yaya Touré

• David Silva

• Gareth Barry

• James Milner

• Samir Nasri

• Nigel de Jong

• Adam Johnson

• Owen Hargreaves

Forwards:

• Sergio Agüero

• Mario Balotelli

• Edin Džeko

• Carlos Tévez