Mancity against Liverpool: Who becomes like a master

With just one point ahead and a goal difference better for six goals, Manchester City goes in the 38. and the final matchday of the Premier League season. FC Liverpool, who won his penultimate league game - in contrast to the defending champion (2-2 at West Ham) - in Southampton, has not been shaken up to the end.

On Sunday (5 p.m., live! At Premier League), the two contenders against clubs from the middle of the table deliver the decisive remote duel: Mancity receives Aston Villa, trained by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, Liverpool the Wolverhampton Wanderers. Who needs what to become masters?

Manchester City becomes master...

... in a win against Aston Villa. ... with a draw against Aston Villa if Liverpool doesn't win. ... in a defeat against Aston Villa when Liverpool loses. ... with a defeat with a maximum of six goals difference against Aston Villa when Liverpool plays a tie.

FC Liverpool becomes master...

... in a win against Wolverhampton if Mancity doesn't win. ... with a draw against Wolverhampton when Mancity loses seven goals difference.

A play-off game is very unlikely

In principle, the goal difference in the Premier League decides on tied, then the higher number of goals achieved, then the direct comparison and finally the higher number of away gates. If there is still tie according to the application of all criteria, there is a play-off game in a neutral place.

Both of the league ended between Mancity and Liverpool 2-2 this season, but equality of points and goal between the two clubs is very unlikely. To do this, Mancity would have to lose 0: 6, for example, while Liverpool plays 5: 5 at the same time.