Djibril Cisse Denies Conspiracy in 2012 Premier League Title Win

Former Premier League striker Djibril Cisse has dismissed claims that his former team, Queens Park Rangers (QPR), deliberately allowed Manchester City to secure the 2012 Premier League title. Cisse was on the pitch during the dramatic final day when Sergio Aguero scored his famous goal in injury time, giving City a 3-2 victory over QPR and ultimately clinching their first top-flight title of the 21st century.

The match’s outcome is historically significant, as Manchester United, managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, was poised to win if City had failed to secure three points. Rooney, who later voiced doubts about the fairness of City’s triumph, suggested that QPR might have intentionally kicked the ball back to City after their late equalizer, in a move that appeared suspicious. Rooney also accused Cisse of celebrating with City players afterward, implying possible misconduct.

Wayne Rooney has long questioned the ‘strange’ Manchester City victory that secured the title at Manchester United’s expense

In response, Cisse has outright rejected Rooney’s allegations, calling them disrespectful and clarifying the nature of his celebration. “I celebrated with my friend Samir Nasri, not with any City players,” Cisse explained. “I was happy for Nasri and for myself, as I wanted to help my team stay up. I don’t care about Manchester City. It was a moment of joy for my friend after many years in England.”

Cisse criticized Rooney for blaming his team, arguing that Manchester United’s points drop throughout the season was the real factor behind their failure to win the title. “If we wanted City to win, why would we risk losing by waiting to let Aguero score late in the game? We played strongly, and the manager wanted to win,” he added.

Cisse scored during the match that ended with City’s late winning goal

Despite Rooney’s persistent doubts, Cisse maintains that their actions were innocent, emphasizing their focus on winning that match and celebrating with friends. The debate over the 2012 title continues, but Cisse has made his stance clear: there was no conspiracy, just a fiercely fought game and a memorable victory for Manchester City.