A single defining moment for Newscastle’s collapse would be the signing of Tino Asprilla which unbalanced the squad.
Newcastle United 1995-96
With a lead of 12 points, a collapse wasn’t in the cards but back to back defeats to Liverpool and Blackburn after leading in both games led to a disastrous end to the season.
Man U were 13 points clear of Arsenal who had 3 games in hand at the start of March, though it seemed achievable, United was on a winning spree.
Manchester United 1997-98
After 13 months without consecutive losses, United faced a quick barrage of punches from Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham, and eventual champions, Arsenal.
With 6 games left in the season, Man U was 8 points clear of rivals, Man City and the title was beyond the grasp of the Cityzens.
Manchester United 2011-12
Man City, later capitalized on United’s shocking losses and refused to blink until the final game day as Aguero won it in the 94th minute for City.
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Liverpool was on a 16-game unbeaten streak with a 5-point lead at the top when Chelsea visited Anfield.
Liverpool 2013-14
Steven Gerrard’s unfortunate slip in his own half after miscontrolling a simple pass and Chelsea eventually winning 2-0 put Liverpool’s title hopes in jeopardy.
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Later in an away match against Crystal Palace, Liverpool squandered a 3 goals lead in the final 11 minutes putting Man City in pole position to win the title.