More than a decade after producing one of the most iconic moments in Premier League history, Sergio Aguero has revealed just how close he came to genuine panic before scoring his legendary title-winning goal against QPR in 2012. Speaking with FourFourTwo, Aguero recalled how Manchester City entered the final day of the season knowing that a win over QPR at home would be enough to clinch the title outright.
What followed, though, was far from straightforward. Aguero explained that after City had already beaten Manchester United to set up the title-deciding finale, the team unexpectedly found itself trailing 2-1 during the second half against QPR. He admitted that in that moment, all rational thought disappeared — the only thing on his mind was the growing fear that City was about to lose the league. Still, he said the team simply kept fighting until the final whistle.
The Premeditated Plan Behind Aguero’s Iconic Goal With Mario Balotelli
One of the most fascinating revelations from Aguero’s interview is that the legendary goal wasn’t purely a moment of instinctive improvisation — it was, at least in part, a planned sequence. After Edin Dzeko’s 92nd-minute equalizer leveled the match, Aguero said he immediately believed there was still time to find a winner.
According to Aguero, he made a conscious decision to drop deeper to receive a pass from Nigel de Jong before attempting a one-two combination with Mario Balotelli — a play he says he had already been thinking about beforehand, specifically hoping it could produce a goal. Aguero revealed that he had told Balotelli in advance that he planned to look for him, setting up the exact sequence that would eventually create the assist. As it turned out, the pre-planned play worked out perfectly, producing what remains one of the most replayed moments in Premier League history.
How the QPR Goal’s Emotional Impact Has Grown Since Aguero’s Retirement
More than ten years removed from that afternoon, Aguero says the emotional significance of the goal has only deepened with time. Having retired from professional football five years ago, he explained that he now fully appreciates just how monumental that moment was — not just for him personally, but for Manchester City and its supporters as a club-defining piece of history.
Aguero expressed genuine appreciation for how City fans have continued to support him in retirement, saying he believes supporters were happy with his decade at the club, encompassing multiple title wins and, of course, the QPR goal itself. He revealed that every year on May 13 — the anniversary of the goal — he relives the moment, describing the memories as ones that will stay with him forever.
What’s Next for Manchester City Under New Management
While Aguero enjoys his retirement, Manchester City are now focused on reclaiming the Premier League title under new leadership. Enzo Maresca took charge of the club at the start of the current season, succeeding Pep Guardiola, who departed after a decade of unprecedented success in charge of the club.
Why Sergio Aguero’s QPR Goal Remains Untouchable in Premier League History
Aguero’s stoppage-time strike against QPR remains one of the most iconic moments in the history of English football — a goal that didn’t just win a title, but came agonizingly close to not happening at all. With Aguero’s own recollection now confirming just how much panic and premeditation went into that final sequence, the story behind “Aguerooo” continues to grow richer more than a decade later, even as Manchester City looks toward a new era under Enzo Maresca in pursuit of its next Premier League crown.
Discover more from Allsportsreports
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
