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Premier League chiefs confused on who to give fake trophy to
A conundrum faces the Premier League chiefs if Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City continue to wrestle till the final match day of the season.
The Premier League title race has never become so heated like it has this season, with at least 3 teams standing in pole positions to win the English first division come end of the season.
And as a result of that fact, it has left the premier league heads conflicted on who to present with the fake trophy before the final match day kick offs if the league table remains the way it is to the final match day of the 2023/24 campaign.
The Premier League officials are believed to be strategizing for an unprecedented conclusion to the season amid an exhilarating title race, but they face a unique challenge regarding the winners’ trophy if the battle goes down to the wire.
With multiple teams still in contention for the top spot, there arises the question of what to do with the trophy if the race remains tight until the final day of the season on May 19.
On nine occasions since the league’s inception in 1992, the title race has come down to the wire, with two teams vying for top honors. However, this season presents a scenario where three teams—Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool—could potentially clinch the title on the last day.
All three contenders are scheduled to play their final matches at home—Arsenal against Everton, Liverpool against Wolves, and City against West Ham.
Traditionally, there are two identical solid silver trophies used for the Premier League, one of which remains with the current champions until three weeks before the end of the season. The other trophy is utilized for promotional purposes at various sponsorship events.
However, given the possibility of multiple winners on the final day, a solution has been devised. Premier League Productions, headquartered at Stockley Park in Uxbridge, serves as a hub for broadcasting studio shows and commentators for global audiences.
Within their facilities, a convincing stainless steel replica of the Premier League trophy is displayed.
It is likely that this stainless steel version will be utilized at the home ground of the third-placed team on the final day, should they emerge victorious over their rivals.
Following the trophy presentation, the winning team will have to temporarily relinquish the trophy for cleaning by expert specialists.
The rigorous celebrations associated with winning the title often leave the silverware in need of thorough cleaning due to the extensive handling by numerous individuals.
