Arsenal's penultimate game of the season was a 1–0 defeat at Leeds which left United with a one-point lead over them, meaning that an identical result to Arsenal's in the final match would guarantee United the League . United would play Tottenham at home at the same time as Arsenal played Aston Villa at Highbury. Spurs took the lead in the first half, but David Beckham scored for United just before half time and Andy Cole's second half goal gave United a 2–1 win and the League Championship. Arsenal had beaten Aston Villa 1–0 but it was not enough for them to overtake United. Manchester United had edged out Arsenal by a single point (79–78) to capture the Premier League with a record number of goals scored (80).
Manchester United [2 - 1] Tottenham
Manchester United [1 - 0] Tottenham, Ferdinand
Manchester United [1 - 1] Tottenham, Sheringham
Manchester United [2 - 1] Tottenham, Scholes
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