EPL: 8 Times the Title Was Decided on the Final Day as Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City Hunt for Crown

• The Premier League title race has been decided on the final day on several occasions
• Manchester City, United, Liverpool, and Arsenal have all been involved during the time
• This season's title race looks set to go down the wire, with City looking to defend the crown

The Premier League is one of the most competitive leagues in the world.

Given its competitiveness, the title race title race is often a nail-biting affair, with winners decided just days before the end of the season, or even on the final day of the campaign.

The title race has been decided on at least eight occasions in the past, with Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal all involved, per GiveMeSports.

This season is showing all signs of that eventuality happening, with Liverpool, Arsenal, and City firmly in the title race.

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As it stands, only one point separates top-placed Gunners, and the Citizens, who sit third in the standings.

Mikel Arteta's charges have racked up 64 points after 28 rounds of matches and are on level on points with second-placed Liverpool.

City, meanwhile, have bagged 61 points in 28 outings as they push to win the domestic crown for the fourth consecutive season.

With only 10 games left to end the season, Sports Brief takes a look at eight times the Premier League title race has had to be decided on the final day of the season.

8. 1994-95: Blackburn Rovers vs Manchester United

During the 1994/95, Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers were involved in a gruelling title race.

Blackburn, spearheaded by the prolific partnership of Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton, edged United by a single point, capping off a remarkable underdog story.

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7. 1995-96: Manchester United vs. Newcastle United

The Red Devils were once again involved in a tough title battle in the 1995/96 season, but this time against Newcastle United.

However, this time United returned the favour and clinched the title over Kevin Keegan's Newcastle side.

At the time, they needed a win against Middlesbrough to be crowned champions.

6. 1998-99: Manchester United vs. Arsenal

The 1998/99 season was yet again another dramatic finale for United.

This time, they went neck-and-neck with Arsenal in the title race.

Sir Alex Ferguson's men needed a win over Tottenham while hoping Arsenal would drop points against Everton on the final day.

While both teams won their matches, United's superior goal difference secured them the title.

5. 2001-02: Arsenal vs. Liverpool

This was a tense race between the Gunners and Liverpool, with the north Londoners aiming for their second double.

Arsene Wenger's men went on to secure victory over Aston Villa on the final day, while Liverpool won against Ipswich.

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However, it was Arsenal who were eventually crowned title winners.

4. 2002-03: Manchester United vs. Arsenal

United were involved in yet another final-day drama during the 200/03 season against Arsenal, who were keen to defend the trophy.

The Red Devils needed to beat Everton at Goodison Park to cart home the title.

They did exactly that by humbling the Toffees 3-2 to pip Arsenal.

3. 2009-10: Chelsea vs. Manchester United

The Blues, under the tutelage of Carlo Ancelotti, were in control of the title race heading into the final day.

However, they knew too well that a mistake against Wigan Athletic would cost them the title.

They thrashed Wigan Athletic 8-0 at Stamford Bridge to be confirmed as champions.

2. 2011-12: Manchester City vs. Manchester United

This was arguably one of the most dramatic title races in history.

The two Manchester clubs went into the final day of the season level on points.

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City looked set to lose the title as they trailed Sunderland going into injury time.

However, a last-gasp winner from Sergio Aguero snatched the title away from their city rivals.

1. 2018-19: Manchester City vs. Liverpool

This is one of the most recent epic title battles.

However, City were ultimately crowned champions by a single point after defeating Brighton, as Liverpool finished as runners up after a win against Wolves.