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Liverpool was only drawing 1-1 with Wolverhampton at one time, so even if City was losing, it was still expected to defend its championship. But Mohamed Salah gave the team in the second position the lead in the 84th minute, and had City not launched a comeback at the Etihad Stadium, Liverpool would have moved into first place. Then, Andy Robertson completed Liverpool's 3-1 victory.
Liverpool would have taken the title away from City had they let up a late equalizer, but Pep Guardiola's team managed to triumph in an exciting finish.
Despite coming from behind to defeat Wolverhampton 3-1 on the last day of the Premier League, Liverpool's attempt to win an unprecedented quadruple of major trophies ended in agony at that time.
The leaders overcame a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 in a thrilling conclusion at Etihad Stadium, but Jurgen Klopp's squad also needed Manchester City to lose to Steven Gerrard-coached Aston Villa.
Similar to the previous season, Liverpool lost out on a record-tying 20th English league title after finishing one point behind City.
Liverpool, which has won both the FA Cup and the League Cup and will play in the Champions League final against Real Madrid next weekend, is still having an incredible season.
When Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté misread a long ball forward, Raul Jimenez was able to run through and cross for Pedro Neto to score in the third minute.
In the 24th minute, Sadio Mane pulled Liverpool even, and in the closing six minutes, Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson scored for Liverpool to complete its half of the final-day agreement.