2011–12 Premier League

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The 2011–12 Premier League (known as the Barclays Premier League for sponsorship reasons) was the 20th season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The season began on 13 August 2011 and ended on 13 May 2012, with Manchester City sealing the club's third league title – its first since 1968 – by beating Queens Park Rangers 3–2 on the last day. The title was City's first Premier League success, making it the fifth club to win the Premier League in its 20-year history. The City team finished level on 89 points with Manchester United, but they had a superior goal difference to their local rivals, making it the first and (to date) only time the Premier League had been won on goal difference. The league was contested by 20 teams, 17 returning from the 2010–11 season and three promoted from the Football League Championship. Championship winners Queens Park Rangers and runners-up Norwich City gained automatic promotion, while Swansea City gained promotion through the Football League...

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