Manchester City and Liverpool may be the two heavyweights in club football in 2022, but over the years fans of the Premier League have witnessed a great number of intense rivalries.
Some of the most iconic Premier League seasons have left the coveted trophy up for grabs until the final weeks, days, or even seconds of the campaign.
With the likelihood of a grandstand finish increasing by the matchday, we take a look at some of the tightest title duals in Premier League history.
2018/19 – Man City/Liverpool
Even if the two title rivals win all their remaining games this season, they still won’t match their points tallies from the iconic 2018/19 season.
When the pair met in what proved to be a title decider in January 2019, Jurgen Klopp’s unbeaten side sat seven points clear of City. The clash swung on the smallest of margins.
Sadio Mane’s 18th-minute shot hit the post and as it rolled agonisingly towards the goal-line, John Stones got back to clear the ball with a mere 11.7 millimetres of it failing to cross the line. It would prove a game-defining moment as City went on to win the fixture 2-1.
Several slip-ups from the Reds, including two goalless draws against Everton and Manchester United of all teams, meant City held a one-point advantage with nine games to play. Both managers kept pushing on, waiting for the other to make a vital mistake. However, eight wins from eight for both teams kept the gap at just a point going into the final day.
Liverpool produced a…