Eight points clear. The reigning champions seemingly cruising towards another title. But Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United weren't finished yet.

In this episode of The Games That Decided the Season, we return to 2002/03, as Arsène Wenger's Arsenal look to retain their Premier League crown — only to find their greatest rivals mounting one of the most relentless comebacks in title race history.

With Thierry Henry, Robert Pirès and Patrick Vieira leading the charge, Arsenal appear destined for back-to-back championships. But Ferguson's United, inspired by Ruud van Nistelrooy's extraordinary goalscoring form, refuse to go away.

We revisit the games that turned the title race on its head — from United's crucial victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford, to the explosive 2–2 draw at Highbury, and Arsenal's devastating collapse against Bolton that handed the initiative to United.

We also explore the growing bitterness between Wenger and Ferguson, the emergence of a rivalry that was becoming increasingly personal, and the remarkable consistency that saw United finish the season with 18 wins from their final 21 league games.

So where was the 2002/03 Premier League title really won and lost? Was it United's relentless pursuit, Arsenal's failure to hold their nerve, or the moment Ferguson once again proved he was the master of the title run-in?

This is The Final Countdown — football history and nostalgia, as we look back at the games where an entire season changed.

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