'Looks scripted!' - Arsenal trolled for practising Premier League trophy presentation as fans bizarrely claim conspiracy theory that will see Man City lose title

The Gunners have ensured that they remain in contention to claim a domestic crown on the final day of the 2023-24 campaign. They head into a home date with Everton sat two points adrift of reigning champions Manchester City – with Pep Guardiola’s side in action against West Ham at the Etihad Stadium.

With a video doing the rounds on social media of Arsenal readying themselves for the possibility of a title lift taking place, rival supporters have been quick to suggest that the Premier League is writing its own storylines. One of those, @jogo_don, says “this looks scripted”, while @StamfordReacts claims “The most obvious scripted league ever. I’ll be knee sliding every city goal on Sunday”. Another, @Oloye_Ayo, said “City definitely not winning today - Arsenal will win the league, everything looks scripted already”. Plenty of others have, however, laughed off the rehearsal and instead poked fun at the Gunners, with @sakibk13 among those to favour a “banter” theme as he posted: “Thanks for preparing the meme material.”

Arsenal have not enjoyed domestic supremacy since their fabled ‘Invincibles’ claimed the Premier League crown without losing a game in 2003-24. A late wobble prevented them from sustaining a challenge for ultimate glory last season, and tangible success may once again fall agonisingly out of reach.

The Gunners need favours from elsewhere if they are to get their hands on major silverware. If City were to drop points against West Ham, then the door would be left open for Arsenal. They are facing an Everton side that has won four of his last five games, but all of those triumphs have come at Goodison Park.