As the 2019 Premier League draws to an end, the EPL has perfected plans to have two trophies and two sets of medals on standby should the title race between Liverpool and Manchester City goes to the final day of the season on May 12th.
Defending champions City moved one point clear of Liverpool with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday and will retain the title if they win their remaining three games against Burnley, Leicester and Brighton.
But with Liverpool able to reclaim top spot on Friday by defeating relegated Huddersfield at Anfield, there remains a strong possibility that the title will not be decided until the final round of fixtures.
Liverpool will host Wolves on the final day of the season, with City travelling to Brighton. The 270 miles separating the two stadiums, sources told ESPN FC that the Premier League has ruled out the prospect of a helicopter carrying the trophy being positioned halfway between them.
If the race goes down to the wire, the EPL will adopt the same plan as on the final day of the 2011-12 season, when City and United were separated by goal difference going into their fixtures against Queen’s Park Rangers and Sunderland.
