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Undoubtedly, one of the tightest competitions in Premier League history was the 2018–19 title chase. Due to schedule changes for EFL and FA Cup games as well as television demands, City and Liverpool traded the lead 32 times over the season. At the time, the two championship candidates' combined total of 195 points was the most in the annals of the English top flight.
To clinch the Premier League championship on May 12, 2019, City defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 4-1 in their season-ending league game. By achieving this, they equaled their previous season's record of 32 victories. To defeat Liverpool, who finished their season with nine straight victories, they needed to win their remaining 14 straight league games.
While many supporters felt that Manchester City's triumph over Brighton on the last day of the season was a done deal, there were those who still thought Chris Houghton's team had a chance to shock the defending champions.
And that's precisely what happened when Glenn Murray gave Brighton the lead in the 27th minute by catching City off guard from a corner. That advantage lasted for only 83 seconds when Sergio Aguero, who is accustomed to dramatic finishes, calmly buried the ball after some superb build-up play.
One of the greatest championship battles in Premier League history came to a suitable conclusion thanks to City's controlled performance on the last day, even after falling down 1-0.