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Published 11:46 13 May 2016 BST
For example, a 1-0 defeat for West Ham at Stoke, coupled with a 2-1 victory for Liverpool at West Brom would see the two clubs with exactly the same record after 38 league matches.
The Premier League have now confirmed that a play-off game would take place if the unlikely scenario came about.
Premier League rules state: 'If at the end of the season either the league champions or the clubs to be relegated or the question of qualification for other competitions cannot be determined because two or more clubs are equal on points, goal difference and goals scored, the clubs concerned shall play off one or more deciding league matches on neutral grounds, the format, venue and timing of which shall be determined by the board.'
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