Manchester City Premier League Winners

After an enthralling season, 2012 sees the crowning of Manchester City as Premier League winners. Roberto Mancini's men have been on top form all season, and their victory over QPR at the Etihad stadium on Sunday 13 May secured the title.

The Barclays Premier League is the club's first league title since winning the old Division One back in 1968 under the guidance of Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison. Manchester City's outstanding achievement for the 2011-12 season carried on from where their FA Cup triumph left off last season.

Man City stats

Man City's stats have been enviable this year to say the least. Manchester City has played 38 matches this season, winning 28 of them, finishing five in a draw and losing only five. Practically unbeatable at home, the team trounced opponents in 17 out of 18 matches held at the Etihad Stadium. The remaining match ended in a tie.

In fact, Manchester City's domination of English football this year has been a statistician's dream. With a wins ratio of 73 per cent and a goals per match average of 2.43, the team's stats showcase what a finely tuned winning machine it is.

The squad's phenomenal performances this year were underscored by its run of 14 consecutive victories and its clean sheet percentage of 46 per cent.

Congratulations to Manchester City, winners of the Premier League

As the team's title sponsors, we at Etihad would like to congratulate Manchester City on becoming Barclays Premier League winners. We hope Manchester City continues its winning ways next season in the Premier League, Champions League and the FA Cup.

Plan your trip to catch a 2012-13 Premier League match by booking flights to Manchester.

Flights to Manchester

Flights to Manchester are increasingly popular for travellers who want to savour the distinct hospitality and world-class infrastructure that this captivating city offers. Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights to Manchester on which you will be travelling in comfort and style. Watch this video (opens in new window) and find out why we won the esteemed World's Leading Airline Award at the 2009 and 2010 World Travel Awards.

Manchester information

Manchester is located in the north-west of England, about 320km from London, close to the Pennines, a range of hills that stretches from the very north of England to Derbyshire. As one of the UK’s major cities, it has plenty to offer both business travellers and holiday-makers.

Manchester’s origins date back to Roman times, when a fort was constructed there, but it became a settlement during the Middle Ages. Its transformation into one of England’s largest cities was thanks to the role that it played during the Industrial Revolution, when it became a centre for the manufacture of textiles. It’s also now known for its music scene, and as the home of Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs.

Flights to Manchester
Etihad offers direct flights to Manchester in addition to indirect flights on a daily basis. Book flights to Manchester online.

Manchester attractions

Museums
Culture lovers will enjoy exploring the museums, which include the Museum of Science and Industry and the Imperial War Museum North. You can view both historic and contemporary works at the Manchester Art Gallery, and it’s also worth visiting the Lowry Centre at Salford Quays, which houses two theatres together with galleries, and exhibits work by contemporary artists as well as art by L S Lowry, who lived and worked in the city.

Shopping
Manchester is also known for its shops, and you’ll find everything from large shopping centres to small independent stores. The Arndale Centre is the largest inner-city shopping centre in the UK and has more than 200 stores, as well as cafes and restaurants. For a more unusual gift, try the Manchester Craft & Design Centre a covered market in the Northern Quarter, where you can buy jewellery, clothing, paintings and ceramics directly from the people who created them.

Flights to Manchester

You can book flights to Manchester online with Etihad Airways by selecting the date option from the booking engine on the right hand side of this page. For more information on specific routes to Manchester, please see the list below:

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