Two Arsenal Players Might Miss Out on Title Medals

Arsenal has clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years after a dramatic season-long battle with Manchester City. The Gunners were crowned champions after Manchester City could only manage a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, allowing Mikel Arteta's side to secure the title with a game to spare.

The North London club led the standings for the majority of the campaign and will lift the prestigious trophy after their Sunday match against Crystal Palace. Medals will be distributed among the coaching staff, players, and club personnel at the discretion of the management.

According to Rule C.13 of the Premier League handbook, Arsenal will be awarded 40 commemorative medals. Any player who has made at least five appearances in league matches this season automatically qualifies for a medal.

The club can also request additional medals. However, this requires approval from the Premier League board and will only be granted if more than 39 players have met the five-match threshold in the championship.

To date, 24 players from the Gunners' squad have accumulated five or more Premier League appearances. This includes 16-year-old Max Dowman, who also has five matches to his name.

Despite this, two first-team members are not guaranteed their medals. One is goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has not made a single Premier League appearance for Arsenal, despite playing in 11 cup matches. A similar situation applies to third-choice goalkeeper Tommy Setford, who has only represented the club for three minutes in the FA Cup this season.