QNET became the Official Direct Selling Partner of Manchester City in 2014. The partnership represents synergy and large-scale impact. QNET has been backing Manchester City, one of the best clubs in the world. It has been a thrilling experience for the QNET family as City have been collecting accolades and lifting trophies. They have undoubtedly been the most successful club in the past decade in the Premier League, racking up 6 Premier League titles.
QNET reviews and celebrates Manchester City’s Premier League title triumphs from 2011 to 2022!
Manchester City’s Premier League title-winning seasons
Manchester City has become a household name around the world. Their success is a result of hard work, dedication and resilience displayed by players, coaches and the backroom staff. Over the years, City has been producing marvellous performances in the league. Their consistency has been yielding them great results in the long run, which includes multiple title triumphs.
In the past 5 years, City has won the Premier League title 4 times. This includes the record breaking campaigns where City was able to accumulate the most number of points and goals while maintaining the tightest defences. City players have been picking up individual honours, solidifying their impact and prominence in the team.
Kevin De Bruyne and young Phil Foden have picked up Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season, respectively, in back-to-back seasons. Ederson has also been amongst individual honours too, picking up a hat-trick of golden gloves in the past three years.
An impressive achievement considering that they had to play in difficult circumstances during the pandemic. Overall, City has been striding forward with zeal and valour. They have been an inspiration to many Citizens around the world. Here is a list of their most successful Premier League campaigns in recent times!
First Premier League title in 2011/12
It was perhaps one of the most iconic seasons for Manchester City supporters! One that will remain in their hearts for many more years. City had never won the Premier League title since its inception in 1992. This was the first time they were truly in the race for the title.
Under Roberto Mancini’s guidance, City had built a formidable side. Captain Vincent Kompany was at the heart of their defence, along with Joleon Lescott. David Silva was the midfield general that season, with the attack boasting the likes of club legends Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko and Carlos Tevez.
Heading into the final day of the season, City were on par on points with Manchester United. City was hosting QPR while their neighbours were playing away at Sunderland. City was in front in the first half courtesy of Pablo Zabaleta’s header at halftime. But after halftime, QPR scored two quick-fire goals. With a defeat seeming imminent and the clock running down, City players were under immense pressure.
Manchester City players stepped up with great fervour. In extra time, Dzeko scored a close-range header to pull one back for the home side. However, City needed to score another goal to win the title. Neighbours, Manchester United had already won the game and were in the driver’s seat to lift the Premier League title.
Then came one of the most breathtaking moments in football history. Sergio Aguero glided across a couple of defenders to slot the ball past the QPR goalkeeper with the last kick of the ball.
City had achieved the improbable by scoring two goals in stoppage time to flip the tie and win the title on the final day! A remarkable moment that still brings goosebumps to the Cityzens! It was City’s maiden title, which would mark the beginning of many more in the upcoming years.
Second title in a blistering season in Premier League 2013/14
Manchester City finished second to rivals Manchester United in the previous season. So, there was anticipation that the club would do one better this season. It was one of City’s best seasons in terms of goals as they netted 102 goals during the course of the campaign. With impressive wins over Norwich City (7-0), Arsenal (6-3) and Tottenham (6-0), City had one of their most dominating seasons in front of goal.
However, it was yet another season where the outcome went down to the wire. With just over two weeks left, City’s recent rivals, Liverpool, were in pole position to lift the title. But the last few fixtures did not go in their favour. City, on the other hand, won all of their final five fixtures. In the end, City ended the season with 86 points, having won 29 games during the campaign. On the final day, they put two goals past West Ham United to win the title.
Overall, it was a highly entertaining season culminating in a City triumph!
Record-breaking season in Premier League 2017/18
It was City’s second season under manager Pep Guardiola. City had made multiple changes during that season, including recruiting a new defensive line. Man City bought in players such as Ederson, Kyle Walker and Danilo while bolstering their midfield with Bernardo Silva.
Manchester City supporters had a lot of expectations, and City did not disappoint. It was one of their most remarkable seasons as they broke multiple Premier League records. They recorded the most number of points during a season (100). Most number of wins (32 games) while scoring the most number of goals in a season (106 goals). In the entire season, they only had two losses and were able to beat every Premier League side during the campaign. They also managed to record the best goal difference of (+79) with the most number of away wins (16) and most consecutive away wins (11).
Pep Guardiola was named Premier League Manager of the Season, while Leroy Sane picked up the Young Player of the Season. It was a dominant season for City as they won the title with 5 games to spare.
Consecutive title wins – Manchester City lift the Premier League title in 18/19
Manchester City was coming off their best season in the competition. In this season, they outperformed themselves, completing a domestic treble. They won both the League Cup and FA Cup. Along with that, they also added the Community Shield. But what was even more impressive was to win the Premier League second season in the running.
It was one of the most closely-contested seasons in the Premier League era, which saw Liverpool and Manchester City exchange leads 32 times. City had a win percentage of 84.2 during the campaign and won their last 14 league matches. At the end of the season, City was at 98 points, one point ahead of rivals Liverpool. They won 32 games matching their own record set in the previous season. They also scored 95 goals. It was an extremely pulsating season which ended with jubilation as City were crowned the Champions for the 4th time in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola won his second Manager of the Season trophy, while Raheem Sterling was the recipient of Young Player of the Season and FWA Player of the Season awards. Ederson notched up his second golden glove.
5th title amidst uncertain playing conditions in Premier League 2020/21
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Premier League teams had to play with uncertainty. Many teams had to play with depleted squads as the pandemic took a toll on their health, safety, and fitness. Teams had to face the brunt of a packed fixture list. However, City took the challenges in its stride to surge forward to the Premier League title while breaking multiple records yet again.
In a season where most teams were struggling, City went on an impressive run of victories. During the winter games, they went on a 21-game unbeaten streak, setting the record for the most consecutive wins in a campaign. They also set the record for the most number of consecutive wins since the start of the campaign.
City ended the season with 86 points, 12 ahead of second-placed neighbours Manchester United. They scored 83 times while conceding only 32 goals. Club’s midfield stalwarts Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden picked up Premier League Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season awards, respectively. On the whole, City enjoyed a successful campaign winning the League Cup for the fourth time in a row while also reaching the Champions League final!
Resurgent City lifts 6th title on the final day of Premier League 2021/22
The recent season has just come to an end. City fans had the opportunity to witness a moment as remarkable as their first title. Throughout the 2021/22 season, City remained dominant. They were on top of the Premier League table since the beginning of the winter period.
During the winter period, they were successful in replicating their feat of remaining unbeaten during December. The final day of the Premier League was yet again an entertaining affair. City was on top of the table going into this fixture while Liverpool was hot on its heels. Anything less than a victory would result in City losing out on the title.
Manchester City was up against Aston Villa on the final day. The City players took charge of the game, coming close to opening the scoring on multiple occasions. However, Villa took the lead against the run of play going into halftime. After the halftime, City continued pursuing their first goal when they were stopped in their tracks by an Aston Villa sucker punch. Coutinho came off the bench to double Villa’s lead. With just 15 minutes left and City requiring three goals, the chances of a victory seemed very slim.
Ilkay Gundogan came off the bench for City to provide one of the performances of the season. He pulled one back with virtually his first touch of the ball after converting a Raheem Sterling cross. Rodri restored parity with a fine side-footed finish.
Manchester City still needed another goal to win the game and the title. In the 85th minute, Ilkay Gundogan was again in the right place and at the right time to tap in a close-range finish. City won the game 3-2 and the title by 1 point!
A thrilling end to the season, which showcased great heart and determination from the City players!
Manchester City are the Champions
Manchester City are our champions! Since the partnership’s inception in 2014, City has successfully lifted multiple trophies, including Premier League titles, FA Cup, League Cup and Community Shield. It has been the most successful English team winning the Premier League 6 times in the last 10 years. City has also managed to lift the League Cup 4 times in a row between 2017 and 2021. It also reached the Champions League final in 2021 while advancing to the semi-finals stage in 2022.
In recent times City has become one of the most popular clubs in the world. Making a difference on and off the field. Manchester City players are an inspiration to the QNET family. They are the epitome of hard work, dedication and passion. Their consistency and ability to stride forward towards their goal have made them the Champions of England!
QNET salutes Manchester City players for their decade of Premier League triumphs!!
