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.
2009/10
What was at stake?
It was in Chelsea's hands to end Manchester United's three-year reign as Premier League champions.
The Blues were a point ahead of United who needed to better the leaders' result in order to become the first team in history to win four consecutive PL titles.
| Position Pos | Club | Played Pl | GD | Points Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chelsea
CHE
|
38 | +71 | 86 |
| 2 |
Man Utd
MUN
|
38 | +58 | 85 |
How it unfolded
But Chelsea swept aside Wigan Athletic at Stamford Bridge, netting eight times including a Didier Drogba hat-trick, as Carlo Ancelotti's side set a record 103 goals scored in a single campaign.
Man Utd themselves won 4-0 against Stoke City but it was not enough for a final day title-race turnaround.
See more on the 2009/10 season
Also in this series
1994/95: Blackburn triumph in dramatic day
1995/96: Man Utd triumph in style
1998/99: Cole's chip rescues Man Utd after scare
2007/08: Ronaldo hits 31 as United make it 10
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