IT’S been one of the greatest title races in Premier League history.
Manchester City and Liverpool have been neck-and-neck throughout the season – but finally a winner will be crowned following the final round on fixtures on May 12.
AFTER a stunning run of form, City have the title in their own hands.
The reigning champions go into the final round of fixtures leading Liverpool by a single point – and have a superior goal difference (4 goals).
They head to the South Coast and the Amex Stadium, where Brighton will be celebrating surviving for a second consecutive season in the top-flight.
If City can repeat the victory they recorded here last season, then they will be crowned champions come 5pm on Sunday whatever Liverpool do.
Should Pep Guardiola’s men be held to a draw, Liverpool would have to beat Wolves at Anfield to leapfrog them into first place.
And defeat for Pep’s side – which would be their first on the road since Newcastle in January – would cost them the title only if Liverpool picked up three points, or they lost by more than FOUR goals and the Reds drew on Merseyside.
JURGEN KLOPP’s side will still believe after a crazy week in the Champions League.
The Reds overturned a three-goal deficit to reach the final against Spurs and will be determined to do their bit after a crazy title race.
To put the pressure on City and stand any realistic chance, they have to beat Wolves at Anfield.
Defeat or a draw will not be enough to overhaul City, unless Brighton pull off one of the greatest shocks in Premier League history and stuff the champions 5-0.
OKAY, so this is the most far-fetched potential outcome.
But after the season – and particularly the week – we’ve had, the possibility does need to be explored.
If Man City are beaten 4-0 at Brighton and Liverpool draw 4-4 with Wolves, then the teams will be level on points, goal difference and head-to-head record.
As a result, for the first time ever a one-off playoff game would be played to decide the Premier League title winner.
