Despite being active for Manchester City this season, four players will not be attending the Premier League champions’ medal ceremony.
City secured their fourth consecutive Premier League title with a victory over West Ham on the last day of the season at the Etihad Stadium. Phil Foden and Rodri were among the scorers, while Mohammed Kudus managed to score for West Ham with a bicycle kick.
As a result, City will receive their Premier League champions’ medals. The league will distribute 40 medals to the players, coaching staff, and manager Pep Guardiola. According to current regulations, any player with five or more Premier League appearances is eligible for a medal.
Since 21 City players have appeared in the Premier League this season, the coaching staff and remaining players can divide the 19 additional medals. Teams can request more medals from the Premier League, but only if 39 or more players have met the five-game requirement.
However, four players who contributed to City’s season will not receive medals, possibly due to technicalities. Two of these players left on permanent contracts and are no longer with the team.
Cole Palmer, who moved to Chelsea and led the Blues with 22 goals and 10 assists in the league, played one match for City this season, coming on as a substitute in their 3-0 victory over Burnley on opening day. Aymeric Laporte, a center-back, made his final appearance before transferring to Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
James McAtee, on loan at Sheffield United, and Kalvin Phillips, on loan at West Ham, each played four games but do not qualify for a medal.
While City has the option to award medals to these four players, doing so might mean reallocating medals from other members of their extensive backroom staff.
