Barton Hits Back at Rooney's Man City Conspiracy Talk

Joey Barton has responded after Wayne Rooney claimed his QPR side handed Manchester City the 2011-12 Premier League title.

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What happened. Joey Barton responded to Wayne Rooney's claim that his QPR team handed Manchester City the 2011-12 Premier League trophy. Barton made clear he was happy about it because he hates Manchester United.

• Rooney alleged QPR effectively gave City the 2011-12 title.
• Barton said he was happy about it due to his dislike of Man United.
• The exchange centres on the famous final-day title race.

“Man City won the league, Man United never. Am I happy about that? Abso-f***ing-lutely, because I hate Man United”

— Joey Barton

The back-and-forth adds another chapter to one of the Premier League's most dramatic title races.

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