Max Dowman is guaranteed a Premier League winners' medal if Arsenal win the title this season, thanks to a rule change reducing the appearance threshold from ten to five matches. The 16-year-old has made five league appearances this campaign, the latest coming in the 3-0 victory over Fulham last week.
Dowman has forced his way into Mikel Arteta's first-team plans, featuring in the League Cup and making three substitute appearances in the Champions League. He registered an assist on his debut against Leeds United and scored against Everton in March.
Since the 2012/13 season, title-winning clubs receive 40 medals. Any player with at least five appearances must be awarded one, with the club free to distribute remaining medals to staff or other players. Manchester United were the first to benefit from the reduced threshold in 2013.
Arsenal have three league matches remaining and need to win all three to secure the title. They face West Ham on Sunday as they seek their first league crown since 2004.
