In the 1997/98 season, Arsenal came back from 13 points adrift of top spot to win the title, representing the biggest point gap overturned in Premier League history. While Manchester City have earned a reputation for finishing seasons strongly under Pep Guardiola, rivals Manchester United have closed a gap of 10 or more points to win the league on five occasions.
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