FULL LIST: Nine players who risk missing Premier League medals 

The race for the Premier League title between Arsenal and Manchester City is heading into a decisive stage, but while the battle for the trophy intensifies, several squad players from both clubs could end the season without a winners’ medal.

Under Premier League rules, only players who make at least five league appearances are automatically eligible for a medal.

Clubs can request additional medals, but these are limited and not guaranteed for every squad member.

PidomNigeria Online takes a look at some of the players who are yet to meet the threshold for a Premier League medal.

Arsenal players

Several fringe and young players at Arsenal are currently below the threshold.

Kepa Arrizabalaga has yet to feature in a Premier League match this season, leaving him reliant on club discretion if Arsenal win the title.

Max Dowman has made four league appearances so far and needs at least one more to qualify automatically.

Meanwhile, Marli Salmon and Tommy Setford have featured mainly in cup competitions and remain without league appearances, putting their medal hopes in doubt.

Manchester City players

At Manchester City, several squad members are also short of the required appearances.

Mateo Kovacic has endured an injury-disrupted campaign and is still below the five-game requirement.

Max Alleyne is also short of the threshold after limited involvement since returning from a loan.

Young players such as Reigan Heskey, Charlie Gray, and Ryan McAidoo have mainly featured in cup competitions and have yet to make enough league appearances to secure automatic eligibility.

Full list of players

Kepa Arrizabalaga (Arsenal)

Max Dowman         (Arsenal)

Marli Salmon          (Arsenal)

Tommy Setford       (Arsenal)

Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City)

Max Alleyne      (Manchester City)

Reigan Heskey  (Manchester City)

Charlie Gray       (Manchester City)

Ryan McAidoo   (Manchester City)