The Conspiracy That Won't Die: Agüero's Goal Re-Examined
The echo of Sergio Agüero's 93rd-minute thunderbolt still reverberates through football history, but for Manchester United fans, it's a sound forever tainted by suspicion. Now, Djibril Cissé is not holding back, unleashing a fiery broadside against those who question QPR's role in that legendary 2012 Premier League climax.
Key Talking Points:
- Djibril Cissé labels conspiracy theories about QPR's performance against Manchester City as "bull****."
- Former referee Mike Dean and Wayne Rooney fueled the debate, questioning QPR's tactics after Edin Džeko's equalizer.
- Cissé argues Manchester United's own season-long form, not QPR's actions, cost them the title.
- He defends celebrating with Samir Nasri, citing their long-standing friendship.
The Conspiracy That Won't Die: Agüero's Goal Re-Examined
The dramatic conclusion to the 2011-12 Premier League season remains one of football's most debated moments. The recent resurgence of comments from former referee Mike Dean and **Manchester United** legend **Wayne Rooney** has reignited the flames of controversy surrounding **QPR's** performance.
A resurfaced clip of Dean and Rooney discussing the match prompted **Cissé**, who played for **QPR** that day, to respond vehemently on X. He stated, "I’m not gonna let you people talk s*** like that! Let’s have a proper meeting and talk about it Cause there is no way I gonna accept your bullshit anymore so let’s do it."
Strange Tactics or Strategic Play? Dean's Doubts
The heart of the controversy centers on a specific moment after **Edin Džeko's** **92nd-minute** equalizer. As **QPR** restarted from the center circle, they immediately lofted the ball deep into the **Manchester City** half, seemingly ceding possession to Roberto Mancini's side.
Dean, the man in the middle for the encounter, admitted his confusion at the time. "Once they knew they were safe QPR, I think Mackie was on the pitch celebrating while the game was still going on. They (City) make it 2-2, and they (QPR) just kick it back and give it to them... To kick off and give the ball straight back to them. Neil Swarbrick, the fourth official, said, 'keep switched on, something is going to happen.' You just knew something was going to happen. You could just tell."
Rooney's Resentment and QPR's City Ties
As a **Manchester United** legend, **Wayne Rooney** has consistently voiced his suspicions, understandably feeling the acute sting of losing the title in such a gut-wrenching fashion. The current Plymouth Argyle manager highlighted that the **QPR** squad that day featured several players with significant ties to the Etihad, including **Nedum Onuoha** and **Shaun Wright-Phillips**, alongside the famously volatile **Joey Barton**.
Cissé's Fiery Rebuttal: United's Own Undoing
Unsurprisingly, **Cissé** shifted the focus back onto **Manchester United's** own failings throughout the **38-game** season. He pointedly asked his followers in a separate social media post, "Is it our fault if they have lost 5 games in the league and waited the last game to win the league???" This powerfully underscores his belief that United's destiny was in their own hands long before the final whistle.
Friendship or Foul Play? Cissé on Nasri Celebration
Another sticking point for disgruntled **Manchester United** fans has been the sight of **Cissé** celebrating on the pitch with **Manchester City** players after the final whistle. Images of the striker embracing **Samir Nasri** have often been presented as 'proof' of a lack of professional detachment.
However, **Cissé** previously told FourFourTwo: "I'm not going to take this accusation any longer. I was celebrating with **Nasri**. I didn't celebrate with **Mario Balotelli**, **Aguero** or anybody else. I celebrated with my brother, **Samir**, who had been a friend of mine for 15 years. I was happy for my friend and also that we managed to stay up. I don't care about **Man City**. My friend finally won the **Premier League** after many years in England and I was happy for him and also for me. That's all."
