The most ICONIC moments in Premier League history

We pick out 10 legendary moments, including Aguero's final-day title winner, when Arsenal became invincible and more The Premier League Archive launched on Tuesday, giving fans the chance to relive the best moments and matches in the competition's history. The Archive includes some of the most legendary moments in a season, and football writer David Coverdale has picked out 10 of the best. Bruce wins it in 'Fergie time' (April 1993) Title-chasing Manchester United were trailing Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 heading into the final five minutes at Old Trafford. But captain Steve Bruce headed in an 86th-minute equaliser, before nodding in again in the sixth minute of stoppage time – or ‘Fergie time’ as it was to be coined. The defender’s last-gasp winner saw Alex Ferguson race out of his dugout to jump for joy, while his assistant Brian Kidd sunk to his knees on the pitch. Man Utd’s 2-1 victory saw them leapfrog Aston Villa at the top of the table and they went on to clinch the inaugural Premier League title, their first top-flight triumph in 26 years. Watch: Bruce wins it in 'Fergie time'Beckham scores from own half (August 1996) David Beckham was part of the Man Utd team that won the Double (Premier League title and FA Cup) in 1995/96. But the 21-year-old midfielder’s career really took off after his outrageous goal at Wimbledon in the opening match of the 1996/97 campaign. In the 90th minute, with his side already leading 2-0, Beckham collected ball inside his own half, looked up to see Neil Sullivan off his line, then audaciously arced the ball over the helpless goalkeeper. It remains one of the most iconic goals in Premier League history. Watch: Beckham score from inside his own halfRooney announces arrival (October 2002) “Remember the name, Wayne Rooney.” That was the immortal line from commentator Clive Tyldesley after a 16-year-old Rooney scored a stunning winner against champions Arsenal for his first Premier League goal. With Everton holding Arsenal 1-1 at Goodison Park, the teenage striker was brought off the bench by manager David Moyes with 10 minutes to go. Then, in the dying stages, Rooney deftly brought down Thomas Gravesen’s punt forward, turned, took two touches, then bent a spectacular 30-yard strike over Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman. Rooney’s goal ended the Gunners’ 30-match unbeaten run and launched a legendary career. Watch: The day Rooney announced himself to the Premier LeagueArsenal go Invincible (May 2004) After letting an eight-point lead slip to miss out on the title in 2002/03, Arsenal responded in emphatic fashion the following season – winning the Premier League without losing a game. Arsene Wenger’s men sealed the title at the end of April with a 2-2 draw at rivals Tottenham Hotspur.But they completed their historic Invincibles campaign with victory over Leicester City on the final day at Highbury, coming from behind to win 2-1 thanks to goals from Thierry Henry and captain Patrick Vieira.Arsenal were the first top-flight side to go unbeaten all season since Preston North End in 1888/89 and the feat in England has not been matched since. Watch: Arsenal become invincible in the Premier League "Special One" unveiled at Chelsea (June 2004) Fresh from winning the UEFA Champions League with FC Porto, Jose Mourinho was appointed manager of Chelsea ahead of the 2004/05 campaign – and it did not take him long to make an impact. At the press conference unveiling him as Chelsea boss, the Portuguese coach famously declared: “I’m European champion, so I’m not one of the bottle. I think I’m a special one.”The ‘Special One’ tag would stay with Mourinho. But he backed up his words by leading Chelsea to back-to-back Premier League titles in his first two seasons in charge. Watch: The day "Special One" Jose Mourinho was unveiled at ChelseaTiote seals greatest comeback (February 2011) Newcastle United looked down and out at home to Arsenal when they trailed 3-0 after only 10 minutes, following goals from Arsenal's Theo Walcott, Johan Djourou and Robin van Persie. Van Persie then scored again in the 26th minute to make it 4-0.But after Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby was sent off early on in the second half, Newcastle hit back through two Joey Barton penalties, either side of a strike from Leon Best.Then, with three minutes remaining, Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote incredibly made it 4-4 with a sweet left-footed 25-yard volley, as the Magpies became the first Premier League side to force a result from four goals down. Watch: Tiote's incredible volley that sealed the comebackRooney scores wondergoal derby winner (February 2011) Of Rooney’s 208 Premier League goals, there is one he ranks above all.With 12 minutes to go in the derby at Old Trafford, Man Utd’s title hopes looked set to be dented by Manchester City, who had cancelled out Nani’s opener through David Silva.But Rooney had other ideas, launching himself in the air from Nani’s cross to score a spectacular overhead kick winner.“It defies description,” bellowed Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler. “How about sensational? How about superb?” Man Utd went on to comfortably claim another Premier League crown. Watch: Rooney's iconic overhead kick derby winnerAguero clinches title in 94th minute (May 2012) It was the most dramatic conclusion to a season the Premier League has ever had. Man Utd were seconds away from being crowned champions after winning at Sunderland, while their rivals Man City were level at home to Queens Park Rangers, having been trailing 2-1 until the 92nd minute. But the course of history changed in the fourth minute of stoppage time when Mario Balotelli laid the ball off for Sergio Aguero, who smashed beyond goalkeeper Paddy Kenny to clinch his club’s first Premier League title and spark bedlam at Etihad Stadium. “Agueroooooo,” roared Tyler on commentary. “I swear you’ll never see anything like this ever again.” Watch: Aguero's late winner seals Man City's first Premier League titleLeicester complete fairytale title triumph (May 2016) After narrowly avoiding relegation the previous season, Leicester were given odds of 5000-1 to win the Premier League at the start of the 2015/16 campaign. And yet Claudio Ranieri’s Foxes pulled off the unthinkable, staying at the summit from January onwards to claim their first - and only - top-flight title in their 132-year history. Their miraculous triumph was sealed with two games to go, when their nearest challengers Spurs drew 2-2 at Chelsea in what became known as the ‘Battle of the Bridge’. Leicester then lifted the trophy following a 3-1 home win against Everton, a match which was preceded by a memorable performance on the pitch by world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Watch: When Leicester won the Premier LeagueGundogan at the double on final day (May 2022) A decade on from Aguero’s heroics, Man City staged another remarkable final-day fightback to retain their title in 2021/22. Pep Guardiola’s table toppers were in danger of gifting the trophy to second-placed Liverpool when they went 2-0 down at home to Aston Villa midway through the second half. But the hosts incredibly hit back with three goals in five minutes. Ilkay Gundogan scored Man City’s first, before Rodri equalised, then Gundogan won the match and the title in the 81st minute when he tapped in Kevin De Bruyne’s cross at the back post, leading to more wild Etihad celebrations. Watch: Man City win title with incredible comeback v Aston Villa