Winning the title by having the most points is the most straightforward way to victory – but what happens when teams end up level?
Goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head – how do leagues determine ranking when clubs are level on goal difference?
Manchester City won the title in remarkable style in 2012, clinching it right from under the noses of their greatest rivals Manchester United after the two were level on points, though Roberto Mancini's side were crucially victorious through their superior goal difference.
The amount of yellow cards you pick up in a season could also potentially determine your finish in the league, as well as a slew of other quirky tie-breakers and rules.