Djibril Cisse Demands Mike Dean Talks Over QPR’s Role in Aguero Title Finale
Djibril Cisse has demanded a face-to-face discussion after Mike Dean and Wayne Rooney reignited questions over QPR’s role in Manchester City’s title-deciding win on the final day of the 2011-12 Premier League season.
Cisse hits back at renewed QPR claims
The former QPR striker reacted angrily on X to a resurfaced discussion involving Dean, the referee for City’s 3-2 victory, and former Manchester United forward Rooney.
Cisse said he would not accept what he described as false talk about QPR’s performance at the Etihad Stadium, calling for a proper meeting to address the accusations.
He also rejected the suggestion that QPR were responsible for United losing the title, pointing instead to United’s five league defeats across the 38-match campaign and their need to win the championship on the final day.
Why the final minutes remain under scrutiny
City began the final day behind United on goal difference and appeared set to miss out while trailing QPR late in the game. Edin Dzeko scored in the 92nd minute before Sergio Aguero’s stoppage-time winner delivered the title in dramatic fashion.
The dispute centres on QPR’s restart after Dzeko made it 2-2. Having learned that other results had secured their Premier League survival, QPR sent the ball forward from the centre circle and City quickly regained possession for one final attack.
- Dean said QPR’s immediate surrender of the ball looked unusual to the officiating team.
- He recalled believing Jamie Mackie was celebrating survival while the match was still in progress.
- Fourth official Neil Swarbrick warned the officials to stay alert because another key moment appeared likely.
- Dean said there was a clear sense that City could still create something after the equaliser.
Rooney, now Plymouth Argyle manager, has long been critical of the events. He highlighted QPR’s City connections that afternoon, including former City players Nedum Onuoha and Shaun Wright-Phillips, as well as Joey Barton.
Cisse explains Nasri celebration
United supporters have also repeatedly pointed to images of Cisse celebrating with City players after the final whistle. The Frenchman has insisted those pictures have been misinterpreted.
Cisse said he celebrated specifically with Samir Nasri, whom he described as a close friend of 15 years. He stressed that he did not celebrate with Aguero, Mario Balotelli or other City players.
For Cisse, the moment marked two separate emotions: QPR staying in the Premier League and Nasri winning his first English title after several seasons in the country. He said City’s success itself was not the reason for his reaction.
What happens next
No new evidence has emerged to alter the result of one of English football’s most famous finales, but Cisse’s response ensures the argument over QPR’s final moments will continue. The former striker has made clear he wants the claims put directly to him rather than left unanswered online.
