Before the final match, as early May approached, the Premier League had wrapped up its penultimate round of matches.
League leaders Manchester United secured a narrow 1–0 victory at home against Arsenal, with Eric Cantona scoring a stunning goal from 25 yards. The win put United four points ahead of Newcastle United.
The next day, however, Newcastle responded with an emphatic 3–0 home win over West Ham, cutting the gap back down to just one point.
As the championship battle reached its climax, anticipation surrounding the Premier League title continued to grow.
In the following fixtures, Arsenal aided Manchester United's title bid by defeating Newcastle United 2–0 at Highbury.
The result restored United's four-point lead at the top and brought them closer to securing their third league title in four seasons.
