Manchester City Premier League Champions (3 titles)

Manchester City won the title in a tense finale, their first championship since 1968. Going into the final matches, which were played simultaneously, City were top of the league, ahead of their local rivals Manchester United on goal difference. However, a Wayne Rooney goal away to Sunderland gave United the advantage. 

A 39th minute goal from Pablo Zabaleta, his first of the season, put City back on top at half time. In a dramatic second half Djibril Cissé equalised for Queens Park Rangers in the 48th minute. 

 

Shortly after, Joey Barton of QPR was sent off for elbowing Carlos Tévez; on his way off the pitch, he kicked Sergio Agüero, attempted to headbutt Vincent Kompany and squared up to Mario Balotelli. 

Despite the numerical advantage, City went behind after Jamie Mackie gave QPR the lead in the 66th minute. 

Edin Džeko equalised for City in the 92nd minute and it appeared that Manchester United would win the title with a victory over Sunderland. In a frantic end to the Manchester City match, Sergio Agüero scored the winner in the 94th minute to clinch the title on goal difference.