Biggest points gaps overturned in Premier League title races as Liverpool chase Arsenal

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Liverpool need to overturn a substantial points gap to beat Arsenal to the Premier League title. Here are the biggest points gaps overturned throughout history.After losing to Manchester City prior to the November international break, the Reds have slipped down to eighth in the table.Opta’s supercomputer changed Liverpool’s Premier League title chances on the back of that result after previously making them favourites for the crown this season.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis.

Ahead of club football returning later this week, Arne Slot’s side sit eight points adrift of first-place Arsenal.A big gap, yes, but when looking at the biggest points gaps overturned in history, Liverpool should not give up hope of retaining their title just yet.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images/Getty Images For The Premier LeagueBiggest points gaps overturned in Premier League title races10 points: Manchester City and Manchester United (x3)Liverpool feature on the list in an unwelcome capacity thanks to what was a hectic 2018/19 season.By December 29, 2018, Jurgen Klopp’s men were sitting 10 points clear of Manchester City and yet to lose a game.However, they ended that campaign on 97 points, just one point adrift of eventual champions City.Elsewhere, while Manchester United haven’t won the league since 2013, they made a habit of coming from behind to win titles during the Sir Alex Ferguson era.They first overturned a 10-point gap in the 1996/97 campaign before doing so again in 2002/03 and 2008/09.12 points: Manchester United (x2)Manchester United are the only team in Premier League history to overturn a 12-point gap.They first did so during the 1992/93 season when they were seventh and 12 points behind Norwich City on December 5, 1992.A few years later, the Red Devils were languishing 12 points adrift of Newcastle United on January 21, 1996.They ended that campaign on 82 points, four points clear of the Magpies.13 points: ArsenalArsenal are the team that currently holds the record for the biggest points gap overturned in Premier League history.The Gunners were 13 points adrift of Manchester United in December 1997, with a game in hand.Arsenal went on to enjoy a 10-game winning streak, eventually finishing 1997/98 on 78 points, one above United.