May 23rd 2024.
It's been a long 20 years since Arsenal has claimed the Premier League title, and fans are starting to feel the frustration. As Manchester City faces 115 charges, Gunners supporters are taking to social media to demand that they be awarded the title "retrospectively."
The pain of narrowly missing out on the top-flight title on the final day of the season is still fresh for Arsenal fans. This was the second consecutive season of a painful runner-up finish, and it's clear that the fans are still processing the emotions. The 2023-24 campaign, which held high hopes for the team, ended with disappointment as they only managed to win the Community Shield.
But now, the focus is on Manchester City, who are set to face a hearing for the alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play rules. The Premier League champions have strongly denied any wrongdoing, but that hasn't stopped Arsenal fans from pointing fingers. On Reddit, user @ntbnz posed the question, "Would you accept a retrospectively awarded title?" and it sparked a discussion among fellow Gunners supporters.
Opinions were divided, with some fans like @imtravelingalone stating that they would accept the title because the team had earned it. They believe that Arsenal played the best football this season, with statistics to back it up. They even managed to beat the "fraudulent football robots" (Manchester City) multiple times and took more points from the "Big 6" than any other team.
Meanwhile, others like @hungry_sabretooth saw it as a similar situation to doping in sports. They would accept a retrospectively awarded title, but only if Manchester City faced severe consequences such as relegation, a European ban, and a transfer ban for multiple seasons. They believe that without harsh punishments, it would not act as a deterrent for future violations.
As the discussion continued, fans also raised concerns about the financial implications for clubs finishing 5th without a spot in the UEFA Champions League. They called for a heavy punishment for Manchester City, one that would ensure they don't come out on top in the end.
It's clear that the topic of Manchester City's alleged breaches has struck a chord with Arsenal fans, who are still feeling the sting of not claiming the Premier League title for so long. But regardless of the outcome, the fans are looking ahead to the future and hoping that their team will continue to fight for the title in the upcoming seasons.
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