First-team Manchester City midfielder to miss out on Premier League winner’s medal
A Manchester City player, currently included in the first-team roster for this season, will miss out on a Premier League champion’s medal should the team triumph this weekend.
Pep Guardiola and his squad are close to securing their fourth successive Premier League title following an impressive 2-0 victory over Tottenham.
Their final game of the season is against West Ham managed by David Moyes, whom Guardiola recognizes as a formidable attacking opponent.
One player designated as part of Manchester City’s main squad for this season will be excluded from receiving a Premier League championship medal this weekend if the team secures the title.
Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City squad are on the verge of clinching their fourth consecutive Premier League title after a remarkable 2-0 victory over Tottenham on Tuesday. They now need just one more win.
Their final match of the season is against David Moyes’ West Ham, a team Guardiola has emphasized poses a significant threat, especially in attacking areas.
The Premier League has confirmed that since the title race remains uncertain going into the final day, two sets of trophies and medals will be prepared, one for Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and one for Etihad Stadium.
However, for Manchester City, there’s uncertainty surrounding a high-profile first-team player regarding whether he will receive a championship medal, even if the team wins the title.
According to a recent MailSport report, Kalvin Phillips has only appeared four times in the Premier League for Manchester City this season, all as a substitute, playing a total of just 89 minutes.
Therefore, to the dismay of the English player amidst a particularly tough season, Premier League regulations dictate that players who participate in five matches must receive a championship medal, with each club receiving 40 to distribute.
Currently, Manchester City has 29 players who have met this criterion, often allocating one to Scott Carson, leaving 10 to be shared among other team members and staff.
Injecting a bit more complexity into Phillips’ circumstances, the midfielder, who is currently on loan at West Ham from Manchester City, will not be participating in Sunday’s match due to a muscular injury that has sidelined him for the rest of the season.
It’s probable that Phillips will conclude his stint with Manchester City in the upcoming summer transfer window, despite having secured a historic treble, as he has encountered challenges in gaining playing time during his tenure with the club.
First-team Manchester City midfielder to miss out on Premier League winner’s medal