With the destiny of the 2021/22 Premier League Trophy going down to the final day, we look at the eight previous times the title was decided at the death.
1998/99
What was at stake?
Manchester United held a one-point lead over Arsenal with both title contenders playing at home on the final day.
Reigning champions Arsenal had only surrendered top spot four days earlier when they lost 1-0 at Leeds United and Man Utd leapfrogged them with a point against Blackburn Rovers.
It meant United, who hosted Tottenham Hotspur, only had to match or better Arsenal's result against Aston Villa to regain their fifth title from the Gunners.
| Position Pos | Club | Played Pl | GD | Points Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Man Utd
MUN
|
38 | +43 | 79 |
| 2 |
Arsenal
ARS
|
38 | +42 | 78 |
How it unfolded
Arsene Wenger's side were given hope when Spurs went ahead after 24 minutes at Old Trafford through Les Ferdinand.
But two great finishes either side of half-time from David Beckham and Andrew Cole completed a turnaround win that rendered Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Villa academic.
It was a key moment as United went on to also win the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League for a historic treble.
Also in this series
1994/95: Blackburn triumph in dramatic day
1995/96: Man Utd triumph in style
2007/08: Ronaldo hits 31 as United make it 10
2009/10: Eight-goal Chelsea ease to third title
2011/12: Aguero leaves it late to save Man City
2013/14: Man City pip Liverpool with perfect finish
2018/19: City survive scare to retain title
