13 May 2012
Manchester City 3-2 QPR — Premier League 2012 (Aguero 93:20)
Sergio Agüero's 94th-minute goal won City their first league title in 44 years on goal difference, completing one of the most dramatic title races in English football history.
Manchester City Legendary Matches
Updated June 2026 · Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Matches that defined Manchester City. Each entry below summarises a marquee result — full editorial narratives are linked where written.
10 June 2023
Manchester City 1-0 Inter Milan — UCL final 2023 (Istanbul)
Rodri's second-half strike won City their first Champions League trophy and completed the treble — Premier League, FA Cup and UCL in one season.
23 October 2011
Manchester United 1-6 Manchester City — October 2011
Mario Balotelli's 'Why Always Me?' shirt and a six-goal away win at Old Trafford signalled City's emergence as Premier League contenders — the eventual title-winning season's emblematic result.
Frequently asked questions
When was Manchester City founded?
Manchester City trace their origins to 1880, when the club was founded as St Mark's (West Gorton). After mergers and renames the club became Manchester City in 1894.
Who is Manchester City's current manager?
Pep Guardiola has managed Manchester City since 2016. Under the Catalan, City have won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the 2022-23 Champions League — the club's first European Cup.
What is Manchester City's home stadium and what is its capacity?
Manchester City play at the Etihad Stadium in east Manchester, which holds 53,400 spectators. The ground was originally built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Who are Manchester City's biggest rivals?
Manchester City's defining fixture is the Manchester Derby against Manchester United. The rivalries with Liverpool and Arsenal have grown sharply through City's run of Premier League titles since 2018.
How many league titles have Manchester City won?
Manchester City have won 10 English top-flight titles, including six Premier Leagues since 2018. They became the first English club to win four consecutive top-flight titles when they lifted the 2023-24 Premier League.