By Jojo Doria

Manchester, England

After 44 years of waiting, Manchester City finally captured the Barclay's Premiere League crown via a 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium.

Sergio Aguero scored the team's second goal in stoppage time, booting in the winning kick in the fourth minute after teammate Edin Dzeko tied the count at 2-2.

Aguero's goal helped Manchester City to edge defending champion Manchester United on goal difference. Without Aguero's goal, United would have won the title after its 1-0 win over Sunderland earlier on the final day of the season.

Manchester City won the title for the first time since 1968 after erasing United's eight-point lead United in just five weeks.

The title was a fitting finish for a club, which, in 2008 was financially stricken under former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The team was revived after Sheikh Mansour of Abu Dhabu infused a $1 billion investment on the team.

"It was incredible - they deserved this. To win it like this is incredible. I don't think I've ever seen a finale like this," Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said.

"We didn't deserve to lose, we had a lot of chances and we deserved to win the game and championship. It's fantastic for the club and the supporters after 44 years. It's been a crazy season and a crazy last minute," he added.

"I think for us it was really important to start winning this championship, Manchester City can have a big future now," Mancini added.

Pablo Zabaleta broke the ice for Manchester City in the 39th minute but Djibril Cisse returned the favor for QPR in the 47th minute.

Jamie Mackie's goal in the 66th minute made it 2-1 for the Queens Park Rangers before Dzeko and Aguero scored in stoppage time.

In other season-ending games, Chelsea beat Blackburn Rovers, 2-1, Everton defeated Newcastle United, 3-1, Norwich City blanked Aston Villa, 2-0, Stoke City tied Bolton Wanderers, 2-2, Swansea City beat Liverpool, 1-0, Tottenham Hotspur edged Fulham, 2-1, Arsenal beat West Bromwhich, 3-2 and Wigan Athletic escaped Wolverhampton Wanderers, 3-2.

 

Manchester City Wins Premiere League Crown After 44 Years