"Manchester City didn't truly win the title in 2012, according to Javier Hernandez, as he believes Manchester United squandered the opportunity more than City capitalized."
In the 2012-2013 Premier League season, the title race was a thrilling spectacle, with two powerhouse clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City, battling it out for supremacy. The final day of the season, on May 13, 2012, would go down in history as one of the most dramatic in the league's history.
On that fateful day, Manchester United faced Sunderland at Old Trafford, with Wayne Rooney scoring the only goal of the match in the first half. However, the outcome of the title was decided elsewhere. Manchester City, led by Sergio Aguero, were taking on Queens Park Rangers (QPR) at the Etihad Stadium.
As the minutes ticked away, Manchester United were on the brink of defending their title. But then, in the 90+3 minute, Aguero scored a dramatic winner, sending the Etihad into raptures. The goal, which came past Paddy Kenny, ended Manchester United's hopes of retaining their title and handed it to Manchester City.
The Aguero goal remains one of the most significant moments in Premier League history, a sentiment shared by Javier Hernandez, who was among the Manchester United substitutes on that day. Hernandez, who scored 10 goals in the 2012-2013 season, believes that Manchester City's title win was more due to Manchester United's losses than their own performances.
The draw between Manchester United and Everton near the end of the season was a key factor in the 2012 title loss, according to Hernandez. If United had won that match, they would have secured the title. Instead, the 4-4 draw allowed Manchester City to close the gap, setting the stage for the dramatic final day.
The aftermath of Aguero's goal was a mixture of elation and despair. While Manchester City players and fans celebrated, Manchester United players, including Hernandez, were left shellshocked. Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager, was visibly upset during the match, as his team were unable to secure the title despite their win over Sunderland.
The Poznan dance, a traditional Sunderland fans' celebration, was performed in response to Aguero's goal, adding to the surreal atmosphere of the day. Hernandez, who did not enjoy the Aguero goal, considers it a hurtful moment for him and Manchester United. He also expresses regret over losing a potential hat-trick of Premier League titles due to the 2012 match.
The 2012 title win by Manchester City marked the end of Manchester United's reign as Premier League champions. Edin Dzeko equalized for Manchester City two minutes into stoppage time against QPR, setting the stage for Aguero's title-winning goal. It was a bitter pill to swallow for Manchester United fans, but the 2012 season will always be remembered as one of the most dramatic in Premier League history.
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