2011/12 Premier League Fixtures & Results

The 2011/12 Premier League was the 20th season of the Premier League, featuring 20 clubs competing across 380 matches between August 2011 and May 2012. The campaign produced one of the most dramatic title races in English football history, with Manchester City and Manchester United battling for the championship until the final moments of the season. Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions, securing their first league title since 1968 and their first of the Premier League era. Roberto Mancini's side finished level with Manchester United on 89 points but claimed the championship thanks to their superior goal difference. The title was decided on an extraordinary final day. Manchester City needed to beat Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium to guarantee the championship but found themselves 2-1 behind as the match entered stoppage time. Edin Džeko equalised in the 92nd minute before Sergio Agüero scored one of the most famous goals in Premier League history in the 94th minute, securing a 3-2 victory and the title for City. Manchester United finished as runners-up despite winning 28 of their 38 league matches. Sir Alex Ferguson's side had held an eight-point advantage over City with only six matches remaining, but defeats against Wigan Athletic and Manchester City, together with a 4-4 draw against Everton, allowed their neighbours back into the title race. Arsenal recovered from a difficult start to the season to finish third, with Robin van Persie playing a crucial role in their campaign. The Dutch striker scored 30 Premier League goals to win the Golden Boot and was named both the PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year. Tottenham Hotspur finished fourth, while Newcastle United enjoyed an impressive season to take fifth place. The campaign featured several remarkable results. Manchester City recorded a famous 6-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in October, while United defeated Arsenal 8-2 earlier in the season. Arsenal and Chelsea also produced a memorable encounter at Stamford Bridge, with the Gunners winning 5-3 as Van Persie scored a hat-trick. At the other end of the table, Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers were relegated to the Championship. Bolton's fate was decided on the final day despite a 2-2 draw with Stoke City, while Queens Park Rangers survived even after their dramatic defeat against Manchester City. The 2011/12 season ultimately became synonymous with Manchester City's last-gasp title victory. Agüero's stoppage-time winner transformed the final day and delivered City's first Premier League trophy, beginning a new era for the club and creating one of the competition's defining moments. Browse the complete 2011/12 Premier League fixtures and results, view the final league table and explore every club's matches throughout the season on SportCalendar.