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The Run In: Best moments in Premier League history

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From THAT Aguero goal to West Brom's 'Great Escape' and more, Adrian Kajumba selects the standout moments from previous run-ins.

Football writer Adrian Kajumba looks back at some of the most important and unforgettable moments from the final weeks of previous Premier League seasons.

The Premier League campaign resumes after the international break this weekend with the season now heading into the most decisive part - The Run In. Here are some of the standout matches, goals and incidents from previous Premier League seasons.

That Aguero goal - May 2012

The most iconic title-winning moment in the competition's history came when Sergio Aguero scored a 94th-minute goal against Queens Park Rangers on the final day to complete Manchester City’s stoppage-time comeback from 2-1 down to win 3-2 - a victory that sealed their first Premier League triumph on goal difference.

The title race looked all but over with Manchester United five points clear heading into the final four matches. But Man Utd's 4-4 draw against Everton and 1-0 defeat to Man City - when Vincent Kompany's first-half header settled the derby - allowed Roberto Mancini’s side to catch the Red Devils and eventually pip them to the title thanks to that Aguero goal.

Watch: Aguero wins TITLE with ICONIC late goal

Keegan’s 'I would love it' rant - April 1996

The tension in the 1995/96 title race spilled over after Sir Alex Ferguson questioned whether Leeds United and Nottingham Forest would try as hard to win their run-in matches against Newcastle United as they would against his Man Utd side.

Ferguson’s questioning of their professionalism incensed Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan who ended his iconic post-match rant, after his side matched Man Utd's 1-0 win over Leeds, by declaring "I would love it if we beat them [Man Utd]. Love it."

It was not to be for Newcastle, as they missed out on a first top-flight title since 1927. They could only draw their final two fixtures 1-1 against Forest and Tottenham Hotspur and finished four points behind Man Utd, who ended up, despite Ferguson's suggestions, beating Forest 5-0 in their penultimate match.

Watch: Keegan's 'I'll love it if we beat them' rant

Liverpool’s title collapse - April/May 2014

Liverpool were five points clear of Chelsea with three matches left and on course to end their long wait for a first Premier League title before two disastrous games in nine days dashed their hopes.

In the first, against Chelsea at Anfield, a slip by Steven Gerrard gifted the Blues their opening goal in an eventual 2-0 win for the visitors. In the second, Liverpool blew a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 at Crystal Palace - a game nicknamed 'Crystanbul', in reference to the Reds’ identical comeback before going on to win the 2005 UEFA Champions League final against AC Milan on penalties in Istanbul.

Those results opened the door for Man City to overhaul Liverpool and win the league by two points.

Watch: When Palace's dramatic comeback derailed Liverpool's title hopes

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