The title race is careering towards a dramatic conclusion after another season filled with drama.Liverpool and Manchester City remain locked at the top after 36 games, with just a single point separating the two sides.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY ARE LEVEL ON POINTS?
If teams finish level on points, then they will be separated by goal difference. But if they are also level on that, then goals scored is the decider.If they are still level and in the battle for the title, a final relegation place or European spot, then a play-off is needed.![City want to cling onto their title](https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/05/GettyImages-955325236.jpg?strip=all&w=960&quality=100)
SO HOW COULD IT HAPPEN IN THIS INSTANCE?
For a title play-off to happen, the types of results mentioned below are needed, along with a goal difference swing of four towards Liverpool and a certain amount of goals scored. However, the order of the results below do not matter.- A Liverpool draw and Manchester City defeat, as well as both sides having the same type of result (win, lose or draw) in their other game.
- A Liverpool win and defeat and two Manchester City draws.
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