There’s nothing better than a title race that goes down to the wire and the 2021-22 campaign will mark the ninth time that the Premier League crown’s destination has been decided on the final day, with Manchester City and Liverpool set to battle it out for top spot.
The permutations are simple but exciting. For a Reds title win, Jurgen Klopp’s side must win at home against Wolves and hope Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa can stop Pep Guardiola’s winning machine from grabbing victory.
For City, they will retain their league champion status with a win at the Etihad, regardless of what Klopp’s men conjure up at Anfield.
It’s set to be a fascinating day where lots of twists and turns are anticipated and it should be cherished, as it doesn’t happen every year.
In fact, since 1992-93, only eight Premier League title races have gone to the last game. We’ve taken a look back at each and which side came out on top.
1994-95, Blackburn v Manchester United
It was Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers who were battling it out for the title in the 1994-95 season.
A financially backed Rovers side which included stars like Alan Shearer in their ranks boasted a two-point cushion over Sir Alex Ferguson’s Red Devils on the final day.
It came as a surprise when Liverpool did their arch-rivals a favour by defeating Rovers at Anfield.
But United couldn’t capitalise on an unexpected favour. They could only draw 1-1 at Upton Park with West Ham’s resistance meaning Sir Kenny Dalglish’s Blackburn won their first title in 81 years.
They’ll be praying that it’s not another 81 years before they return to these lofty heights given they are currently stuck in the Championship.
1995-96, Manchester United v Newcastle
One season later and United were once again engrossed in a battle for top spot. This time with Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle United.
“I would love it if we beat them,” were the famous words Keegan spoke as he appeared to feel the pressure in a…
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