The long wait is finally over for Arsenal Football Club as they have clinched the Premier League title after years of near misses and heartbreak under...
The long wait is finally over for Arsenal Football Club as they have clinched the Premier League title after years of near misses and heartbreak under the floodlights. Mikel Arteta and his squad have done the business, bringing glory back to the Emirates Stadium. However, in the scheme of things, not every player who donned the famous red and white jersey this season will automatically be decorated with a Premier League winners. � medal. The powers that be at the Premier League have laid down a strict rule: a player must make at least five league appearances during the title winning campaign to qualify for the medal. According to exclusive information gathered by GoalZaza, two Arsenal players are now staring at the uncomfortable possibility of losing out on this precious piece of silverware due to their limited minutes on the pitch. While the squad depth has been formidable and the team spirit resilient, the rules do not bend for sentiment. The identities of these two stalwarts have been revealed by GoalZaza, and it is a bitter pill to swallow for players who have given a good account of themselves when called upon. The Nigerian internationals in the squad, like the Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen who has been linked with a move to the Premier League, will be watching closely to see how such regulations affect squad morale. At the end of the day, the lion. �s share of the glory belongs to those who have consistently done the business on the pitch, but for these two Gunners, the wait for a personal medal may continue despite the club. �s success. In Lagos, from the bustling viewing centres in Surulere to the packed squares in Ikeja, Arsenal fans will be celebrating with palm wine and fried plantain, but a few will shake their heads in sympathy for the omitted players. Elders in the crowd will remind the younger generation that in football, just like in life, the rules are the rules, and not every man who carries the bag gets to eat from the pot.
