Premier League: Most dramatic ends to the season

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We all love a dramatic end to the season

Let's explore some of the best and most iconic title races in the history of English football. Will the 2023 race for the title match any of those listed below?

Liverpool and Arsenal 1989

Arsenal faced Liverpool in the last game of the season and needed to beat the Anfield side by two goals to win the league. They managed this at the last minute. What a moment. This is the only one before the Premier League but we're sure there are many other dramatic title races from the Division One era.

Blackburn Rovers and Man United in 1995

A crazy season. This race also went to the last second of the season. Amazingly, both Blackburn and United failed to win on the final day with Blackburn eventually taking the title by a point. It had been a dramatic season throughout. The ending matched everything that had come before it. United had the chances to beat West Ham in their match but it finished 1-1. Amazingly, Liverpool beat Blackburn Rovers and almost gave their great rivals the title.

Man United and Arsenal in 1999

United won The Treble in 1999 but it could have easily been an Arsenal double that grabbed the headlines at the end of that season. The title race again went to the final day. It was United that came out on top. 

Man United and Chelsea in 2008

Another dramatic season. United won a Premier League and Champions League double. However, it could have been Chelsea winning the same trophies. Only Goal Difference separated the sides going into the final game of the season. United came out on by two points and would beat the Stamford Bridge side a week and a half later in the Champions League final.

Man City and Man United in 2012

Josh, a United fan from Middleton in Greater Manchester, said: "I still can't believe that day happened. We were so close to winning the league that day. City went into the day top on Goal Difference but struggled on the final day against relegation-threatened QPR. Two goals in stoppage won the league for City.

Leicester City, Tottenham and Arsenal in 2016

Leicester City - Champions

An odd one to choose perhaps but this was a fascinating title race. It was a two-horse race for a long period but Spurs finished third. Leicester won the title that season. Many described it as the greatest-ever sporting achievement. It was certainly one of the most unexpected.

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