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There's nothing worse than getting to the Premier League final day - billed as the most exciting, nerve-shredding day of the campaign - and having half the players already dreaming about their holidays.
That's been the case in the last couple of seasons - with the title often wrapped up early and the relegation picture a closed case on a number of occasions too.
In last year's season-ender, only European football was left at stake - with Chelsea and Liverpool holding off a challenge from Leicester City to finish in the top four.
Manchester City are looking to keep their noses ahead of Liverpool on the final day
West Ham took the Europa League spot, while Tottenham grabbed a place in the inaugural UEFA Conference League in a pretty tame end to a chaotic season ravaged by Covid-19. This year, however, there will be no lingering eyes - you won't want to miss this one, with almost every major honour and achievement up for grabs.
Manchester City and Liverpool are still vying for the title with just one point separating them, while the top four race is open too as Spurs battle Arsenal. Then there is the Europa League and the Conference League, with Man United and West Ham set to determine which team plays in which.
And at the bottom, it's down to Burnley and Leeds to fight it out for survival after Everton sealed their Premier League status by beating Crystal Palace.
Sportsmail gives you the low down on what each team competing on the final day needs to achieve their goals ahead of a nail-biting finish.
Tottenham are in command to seal a place in the top four ahead of local rivals Arsenal
THE PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE
Man city v Liverpool
Liverpool's nervy 2-1 win over Southampton in midweek ensured that, for the first time in two seasons, we will go to the final day to decide the title, with the Reds just one point away from Man City.
The last time the title race went to the wire was in 2018-19 when - you guessed it - Liverpool and Man City went head to head, and Jurgen Klopp's men agonisingly missed out on the crown by a point despite registering an incredible 97 points.
Liverpool have put in a colossal shift to reduce City's 14-point lead they had amassed in January but will need them to slip up at home to Aston Villa.
City know that all they have to do is match or better Liverpool's result when they play host to Wolves at home.
Pep Guardiola's men have a far superior goal difference to Liverpool - on 72 compared to their 66 - meaning even if they were to lose to Steven Gerrard's men, a draw against Wolves would not be enough.
Only a win will do, so if City draw with Villa then Liverpool will have to come up with the three points or the trophy will be going to the Etihad once again.
Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola will go head to head on Sunday with a point separating them
Liverpool face Wolves and must win while hoping City slip up at home to Aston Villa
Man City and Liverpool drew 2-2 when they faced each other last month, ending a run of 10 straight wins for Klopp's side.
After that game, they won four in a row - including a 4-0 hammering of Manchester United - before Tottenham dented their title hopes with a 1-1 draw at Anfield.
Man City, meanwhile, drew 2-2 at West Ham last weekend to make things interesting, though the title is still very much in their hands.
Before that they had been on a run of five wins in a row - scoring 24 goals in the process, leaving little hope that Aston Villa can do Liverpool a favour.
Liverpool will feel the pressure is all on City - who are yet to clinch silverware this season, while the Reds have two in the bag and also have the Champions League final against Real Madrid to look forward to.
BATTLE FOR THE TOP FOUR
Tottenham v Arsenal
This race looks like it's already been run. Tottenham slipping up against already-relegated Norwich when they only need a point would be one of the biggest shocks in recent years, but you cannot write it off given the club's history of being 'Spursy'.
Antonio Conte's men have a two-point advantage going into the final day clash, against a team who have lost five of their last six matches and are preparing for next season in the Championship.
They're also up against a Canaries side that have let in 21 goals in their last seven games, while Spurs have netted 22 in the same period.
All the omens point to a Spurs win - especially given that Son Heung-min will be hungry to grab the extra two goals he needs to win the golden boot.
However, in the Premier League nothing is certain and Arsenal - still a wounded animal after losing 2-0 to Newcastle at St James' Park - will be looking to do their job
