'A rivalry United fans didn't know they had – until May 2012'

TL;DR

On May 13, 2012, Manchester United fans experienced an unexpected rivalry with Sunderland as Sergio Aguero's last-minute goal secured the Premier League title for Manchester City. United had already won their match against Sunderland, but Aguero's goal altered the title race dramatically.

Key points

May 13, 2012, is a notable date in Premier League history.
Sergio Aguero scored a last-minute goal for Manchester City.
Manchester United had already won their match against Sunderland.

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Sunderland fans celebrate by doing the Poznan

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Any Manchester United visit to Sunderland brings back memories of 13 May 2012.

It is a day etched into Premier League history thanks to Sergio Aguero's injury-time winner for Manchester City that won them the title.

United were on the pitch at Sunderland when it happened. Their game was finished. Wayne Rooney had scored the goal that brought the victory they needed.

Then, as news of Aguero's goal swept across the Stadium of Light, United's players had to listen to Sunderland's fans cheering their misfortune as well.

Sir Alex Ferguson was unhappy. Rooney too.

Black Cats fans reminded United of their misery earlier this season when they sang about it at Old Trafford.

The old rivalries with Liverpool, Manchester City and Leeds are well known. But Sunderland is a rivalry Manchester United fans didn't know they had – until May 2012.

Does facing Sunderland bring back memories of that day? What do you remember about it? And how does their reaction - on the day and earlier this season - make you feel?

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Q&A

What happened on May 13, 2012, involving Manchester United and Sunderland?

On that day, Manchester United played Sunderland while Manchester City secured the Premier League title with Sergio Aguero's injury-time goal.

How did Sergio Aguero's goal impact Manchester United fans?

Aguero's goal not only won Manchester City the title but also created an unexpected rivalry for Manchester United fans with Sunderland, as they were on the pitch when it happened.

What was the significance of Wayne Rooney's goal in the match against Sunderland?

Wayne Rooney's goal was crucial for Manchester United as it secured their victory against Sunderland, but it was overshadowed by Aguero's title-winning goal for Manchester City.