Premier League Prediction Thread 2024/2025

[aylabadia05]

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I don't think the win was entirely down to luck. Even though Arsenal faced considerable pressure from Tottenham but they indeed have a solid defense. Arteta knows they cannot afford to play an open and offensive game because, without Odegaard and Declan Rice, their rhythm would not have developed optimally. Therefore, they tend to play defensive football and wait for a good opportunity to counter-attack. That patience paid off, when Tottenham was so frustrated in chasing goals, it was Arsenal who broke the deadlock.

Yes, it was a good strategy from Arsenal and they succeeded in it. Winning a match full of pressure like a derby match is very difficult for both teams, but Arsenal, which has a good defense, is able to reduce so many attacks and maximize opportunities to score goals against Tottenham. Commentators said that usually derby matches have a higher possibility of penalties as usual, but not in this match.

Thanks to Arsenal's victory over Tottenham, Arsenal managed to stick closely to Manchester City with a gap of 2 points. Arsenal is in second place, followed by Newcastle with the same points (10 points) after beating Wolves away from home. Newcastle have appeared convincing so far and they are one of 3 Premier League teams who are unbeaten in 4 consecutive matches so far.

[Furious 7]

You can't be serious enough to think Arsenal won that game with luck. They played so well to deserve the win, irrespective of the challenges of injured players before them. Tottenham was not that tough to me in the game because if they were they would have scored with the chances they had. If it were Manchester City that had those opportunities, they would make good use of it. Although Tottenham played a good game that day, only Arsenals defended so strongly.

One exciting thing about the current Arsenal squad right now is that even if they have attacking players or midfielders who are injured. Arteta can rely on the defenders to score and maintain the win till the end of the game.

Arsenal played well especially for defensive problems but indeed the target from the start was only not to lose this match and I think that was proven where Arteta was quite passive by emphasizing defensive strategies in this match rather than their usual offensive schemes.

It was based because they realized there were several players who could not be forced to do so, especially with several injured players and losing Rice due to a red card, of course this made Arteta a little depressed for the players available.

But in the end 3 points they have managed to get regardless of whether it is luck or indeed Arsenal are still very strong I don't think it matters for now because after all the target of 3 points is still obtained for them and it is indeed a good thing that Arsenal have shown this week as well as being an asset for them to do the first week in the Champions League later.

[$anounimus$]

You can't be serious enough to think Arsenal won that game with luck. They played so well to deserve the win, irrespective of the challenges of injured players before them. Tottenham was not that tough to me in the game because if they were they would have scored with the chances they had. If it were Manchester City that had those opportunities, they would make good use of it. Although Tottenham played a good game that day, only Arsenals defended so strongly.

One exciting thing about the current Arsenal squad right now is that even if they have attacking players or midfielders who are injured. Arteta can rely on the defenders to score and maintain the win till the end of the game.

Arsenal played well especially for defensive problems but indeed the target from the start was only not to lose this match and I think that was proven where Arteta was quite passive by emphasizing defensive strategies in this match rather than their usual offensive schemes.

It was based because they realized there were several players who could not be forced to do so, especially with several injured players and losing Rice due to a red card, of course this made Arteta a little depressed for the players available.

But in the end 3 points they have managed to get regardless of whether it is luck or indeed Arsenal are still very strong I don't think it matters for now because after all the target of 3 points is still obtained for them and it is indeed a good thing that Arsenal have shown this week as well as being an asset for them to do the first week in the Champions League later.

Arsenal players have worked hard and they deserved the three points. The match was very tight so it was difficult for both teams to develop the game. But the high tension of the match was very enjoyable and made the match titled London Derby even more different atmosphere. So I congratulate Arteta because he was really able to mix his squad very well even though some of his mainstay players were still unable to be involved in the match.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Chelsea have everything but not the defense, that department haven't been brilliant and I think they're the 3rd worse in the EPL this season. Enzo haven't tried to amend that spot to be a little bit strong as the attack, I won't say much about the midfield because they're not consistent, like today you see them doing well and the next they're doing the opposite of what they did in the previous game.
To me I think if Chelsea have the kind of defense Arsenal have they're good to go because the attacking line I just as perfect as any coach would want and adding the Arsenal defense it makes the team to be solid and the midfielders can as well improve and do much better week in week out. I'm just saying but what do we have to say about that? Because if you want to say the clubs that have the best defense in the EPL, in the top 5 Arsenal is either 1st or 2nd, what do you make of that?

when we talk about football, there three things a team or club must possess to be a strong and outstanding team. And they are first the defence. If the defence is weak then there would be a enough goals for them that team but to some extent Chelsea defence is not too bad and I will say the problem is coming from the instructor. Then the goalkeeper, if the goal keeper is not skillful enough at the post, then whenever a ball penetrate the defence then it will be a goal. Chelsea keeper is not bad as well. And finally the striker when the above two are good then the striker must be good to strike at all time. And Chelsea needs a good striker. Chelsea faced defeat because they lack good striker, and management.
Chelsea squad is not too bad but they only need so.e amendment in the team and everything will be alright. Chelsea performance in this season is better than last seasons.

The defense is nothing to write home about to be frank with you boss, the 4 players behind can't hold the ball with confidence and the man who plays the left back and sometimes the midfield, I mean Marc Cucurella, he can't deliver a better cross and he doesn't know how to give a better pass but marking and tracking back I can recommend him. Then the other guys Fofana, Colwill and Disasi, they don't have the quality of a good defender. Gusto is even more better than those 4 guys put together so I can't use these guys to challenge team like Aston Villa or Arsenal.
We don't need to talk about getting a striker because with the help of Felix, Palmer, Nkunku, Sancho and Neto they can get goals on their own, Jackson just need to be there to complete them 11 players and be running around like a headless chicken, he's a waste to me unless he start playing from the wing.

[ZAINmalik75]

It would have been wonderful if Manchester united can continue with the kind of performance that tgey displayed yesterday at all time whether playing against big clubs or small clubs. Southampton just came back from relegation and I don't expect anything much from them.

Maybe I am the only one that didn’t notice improvement in Manchester United’s performance. I don’t see any improvement in Manchester United performance, they played against a weak team and they took advantage, but I don’t see any improvement in Manchester United performance. Let’s see how they are going to perform in the next two to three matches that they will be playing, but I am sure Manchester United will still disappoint their fans in those matches. If Manchester United couldn’t win their match against Southampton, then Ten Hag should be sacked immediately. I don’t see anything special in what Manchester United played in the match.

I was also noticing that Manchester United didn't improve his performance. Only wining a few games against the small club is not a big deal. Manchester United didn't performing so well if we look at status they only Play well against small club while in front of big club they are just lost the confidence and didn't get the victory against them. In September month they have a few hard matches and these matches will really show up the thing that they are improve their status or not.

Ten hag are just bullshit. He is disappointed all the fans. He didn't have any good quality of the management. Manchester United need to bring up new coach which ahead to bring some good stuff to the red devil. Win something for club makes a fans joyful.

[AYOBA]

Chelsea have everything but not the defense, that department haven't been brilliant and I think they're the 3rd worse in the EPL this season.
To me I think if Chelsea have the kind of defense Arsenal have they're good to go because the attacking line I just as perfect as any coach would want and adding the Arsenal defense it makes the team to be solid and the midfielders can as well improve and do much better week in week out. I'm just saying but what do we have to say about that? Because if you want to say the clubs that have the best defense in the EPL, in the top 5 Arsenal is either 1st or 2nd, what do you make of that?

Chelsea have everything that made Manchester city to defeated them in their first meeting in this season, and they also draw with other team, I know their players are trying but their coach have to train their defenders, midfielders and strikers well because they are still lacking in some matches, Yes Arsenal defenders is stronger than Chelsea defenders, because they proven it in the home of Tottenham Hotspur despite the injuries some of their players had during their international competition, despite the using Tottenham Hotspur players was using them in the field not to touch ball steady but they use some little opportunity they had to scored winning goal to defeated Tottenham Hotspur 0:1 .

Yes off course in times of strong and performance of arsenal defenders they can never compare Arsenal performances with Chelsea, is only Chelsea that knows their main issues because even their coach is try his possibly best to make the Chelsea team to become standard; but the players are not heat cooperate to fellow the guide of their coach and that’s why they performances still not yet change: we all know that Manchester City are strong teams which we know supposed surprises that they’ve defeated Chelsea.

Furthermore, it will good for the entire Chelsea team to find time out of their busy and been doing more training to make their performances improved; so that they will not repeat the same thing they did last season by ending the season without achieving any single benefits.

[TopT3ns]

It would have been wonderful if Manchester united can continue with the kind of performance that tgey displayed yesterday at all time whether playing against big clubs or small clubs. Southampton just came back from relegation and I don't expect anything much from them.

Maybe I am the only one that didn’t notice improvement in Manchester United’s performance. I don’t see any improvement in Manchester United performance, they played against a weak team and they took advantage, but I don’t see any improvement in Manchester United performance. Let’s see how they are going to perform in the next two to three matches that they will be playing, but I am sure Manchester United will still disappoint their fans in those matches. If Manchester United couldn’t win their match against Southampton, then Ten Hag should be sacked immediately. I don’t see anything special in what Manchester United played in the match.

I was also noticing that Manchester United didn't improve his performance. Only wining a few games against the small club is not a big deal. Manchester United didn't performing so well if we look at status they only Play well against small club while in front of big club they are just lost the confidence and didn't get the victory against them. In September month they have a few hard matches and these matches will really show up the thing that they are improve their status or not.

Ten hag are just bullshit. He is disappointed all the fans. He didn't have any good quality of the management. Manchester United need to bring up new coach which ahead to bring some good stuff to the red devil. Win something for club makes a fans joyful.

Manchester United must still work hard in order to turn into a force that can duel and excel in matches against big teams. Despite the fact they have been in a position to earn victories in games against other small teams, the outcome has not been good enough to build confidence and stand in the leagues. The next matches in September will be very important to determine whether or not they can change their ranking. Some people argue that the current manager has failed to provide positive changes as expected, hence the need to employ a manager capable of bringing profound changes to the team and meet the expectations of the fans.

[skarais]

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Yes off course in times of strong and performance of arsenal defenders they can never compare Arsenal performances with Chelsea, is only Chelsea that knows their main issues because even their coach is try his possibly best to make the Chelsea team to become standard; but the players are not heat cooperate to fellow the guide of their coach and that’s why they performances still not yet change: we all know that Manchester City are strong teams which we know supposed surprises that they’ve defeated Chelsea.

Furthermore, it will good for the entire Chelsea team to find time out of their busy and been doing more training to make their performances improved; so that they will not repeat the same thing they did last season by ending the season without achieving any single benefits.

I don't think what you are saying is the real situation between Chelsea players and their coaches. If players do not really follow their coach's instructions, then it is very possible that the outcome of the match will be different. A problem that might make sense is the lack of good teamwork in playing their respective roles. This team needs great moral support to unite and achieve one goal, meaning they have to put aside their individual egoism for the sake of big plans for the team.

Chelsea cannot be compared to Arsenal, but they may be compared to Manchester United. Both teams have been inconsistent in their performance, even as their coaches worked hard to find solutions. If this problem is not resolved, then Chelsea and Manchester United are very likely to remain in the top 6 to 8 every season.

[Baki202]

I don't think the win was entirely down to luck. Even though Arsenal faced considerable pressure from Tottenham but they indeed have a solid defense. Arteta knows they cannot afford to play an open and offensive game because, without Odegaard and Declan Rice, their rhythm would not have developed optimally. Therefore, they tend to play defensive football and wait for a good opportunity to counter-attack. That patience paid off, when Tottenham was so frustrated in chasing goals, it was Arsenal who broke the deadlock.

Arsenal was lucky because it was struggle down to when they were able to score only one goal Tottenham can be a tough club and that is why people are thinking even with the absence of Odegaard should affect them but they still managed to win and the pattern of football that arsenal wants to play now won't favour them because they always go for defense, and arsenal does not even have attackers now so this is going to be less issue, and since we are going to. we are meeting with arsenal next and I love the fact that we are going to be using arsenal advantage because we are going to open them up from their defensive game they playing. The game between us will give a lot meaning and they will know their place because arsenal are already feeling as if they have a chance against but when we we meet we going to know, the last man standing, despite the fact that arsenal have been unable to win they should stay low.

[Antotena]

Arsenal players have worked hard and they deserved the three points. The match was very tight so it was difficult for both teams to develop the game. But the high tension of the match was very enjoyable and made the match titled London Derby even more different atmosphere. So I congratulate Arteta because he was really able to mix his squad very well even though some of his mainstay players were still unable to be involved in the match.

I don't know what you mean by deserving but the way Arsenal handle the match isn't too nice and well package. Look at the way Tottenham played Arsenal as if they don't used to meet in London Derby only to be playing less of a game. They have less game possessions to than Tottenham and they also have less attempt trying to make th goals, this is why I don't think Arsenal deserve that goal but Tottenham since they are the ones that put everything in that game.

In this Derby, Tottenham looks prepared than Arsenal, it's not like Arsenal weren't prepared but Tottenham had everything on their mind probably because they have won some matched before now while Tottenham is still struggling to balance their game in  matches they have next. However, logically one might think that it was because it's away match Arsenal didn't put mouth efferot as they expected.

[Lida93]

The defense is nothing to write home about to be frank with you boss, the 4 players behind can't hold the ball with confidence and the man who plays the left back and sometimes the midfield, I mean Marc Cucurella, he can't deliver a better cross and he doesn't know how to give a better pass but marking and tracking back I can recommend him. Then the other guys Fofana, Colwill and Disasi, they don't have the quality of a good defender. Gusto is even more better than those 4 guys put together so I can't use these guys to challenge team like Aston Villa or Arsenal.
We don't need to talk about getting a striker because with the help of Felix, Palmer, Nkunku, Sancho and Neto they can get goals on their own, Jackson just need to be there to complete them 11 players and be running around like a headless chicken, he's a waste to me unless he start playing from the wing.

Oh mate you have really spoken my mind, tho you sound very funny but still making sense altogether, I thought I am the only one concerned about the terrible performance of Nicolas Jackson upfront, because he is just busy running around and wasting most Chelsea clear cut chances without making any impactful contribution to the team nor improving on his blunders... Then as for the defence, apart from Cucurella and Fofana, the likes of Colwill and Desasi are just a bunch of average defenders, they can't even do their main job which is defending, let' hope James or Gusto returns back from injury to stabilize the defense a bit better than the way it is right now.

[Abu-Naim]

I don't know what you mean by deserving but the way Arsenal handle the match isn't too nice and well package. Look at the way Tottenham played Arsenal as if they don't used to meet in London Derby only to be playing less of a game. They have less game possessions to than Tottenham and they also have less attempt trying to make th goals, this is why I don't think Arsenal deserve that goal but Tottenham since they are the ones that put everything in that game.

Tottenham deserve a point yesterday because they played Arsenal very well and they created a lot of chances but cound't convert the chances into goals due to how solid Arsenal defense are and how good David Raya was yesterda and with number savings he made during the game which helped Arsenal in the match yesterday.

In this Derby, Tottenham looks prepared than Arsenal, it's not like Arsenal weren't prepared but Tottenham had everything on their mind probably because they have won some matched before now while Tottenham is still struggling to balance their game in  matches they have next. However, logically one might think that it was because it's away match Arsenal didn't put mouth efferot as they expected.

Arteta was also prepared, he knew is going into the match without tow of his key players Odegard and Declan Rice, and these two players are very important in Arsenal's squad. Notwithstanding, London derby is always tough that is why Arteta wanted to be safe which is why he make sure the defenders do the right thing always.

[Ndabagi01]

I don't think the win was entirely down to luck. Even though Arsenal faced considerable pressure from Tottenham but they indeed have a solid defense. Arteta knows they cannot afford to play an open and offensive game because, without Odegaard and Declan Rice, their rhythm would not have developed optimally. Therefore, they tend to play defensive football and wait for a good opportunity to counter-attack. That patience paid off, when Tottenham was so frustrated in chasing goals, it was Arsenal who broke the deadlock.

It only takes a well taken opportunity for a team to get a win in a match they might have been struggling to win for a long time. The match is such that Arsenal’s Arteta had the better plan and was able to execute it faster and the remaining game went his way as he must have planned it. Arsenal played a beautiful game in that match and they deserved the win and accolades received from that match. Arsenal’s defense were just too good and achieved exactly what they wanted in that match.

To me I think if Chelsea have the kind of defense Arsenal have they're good to go because the attacking line I just as perfect as any coach would want and adding the Arsenal defense it makes the team to be solid and the midfielders can as well improve and do much better week in week out. I'm just saying but what do we have to say about that? Because if you want to say the clubs that have the best defense in the EPL, in the top 5 Arsenal is either 1st or 2nd, what do you make of that?

Are you making suggestions and given Arsenal the team with best defense because of the result of their match with Tottenham, how they were able to came out victorious from that match? I know Arsenal has a good defense but conclusions can’t be made yet to say they’ve the best defense. If you have a good coach that can manage and control the defense of a team well, you’re good to go and not need worry about conceding too many goals.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

Chelsea have everything but not the defense, that department haven't been brilliant and I think they're the 3rd worse in the EPL this season.
To me I think if Chelsea have the kind of defense Arsenal have they're good to go because the attacking line I just as perfect as any coach would want and adding the Arsenal defense it makes the team to be solid and the midfielders can as well improve and do much better week in week out. I'm just saying but what do we have to say about that? Because if you want to say the clubs that have the best defense in the EPL, in the top 5 Arsenal is either 1st or 2nd, what do you make of that?

Chelsea have everything that made Manchester city to defeated them in their first meeting in this season, and they also draw with other team, I know their players are trying but their coach have to train their defenders, midfielders and strikers well because they are still lacking in some matches, Yes Arsenal defenders is stronger than Chelsea defenders, because they proven it in the home of Tottenham Hotspur despite the injuries some of their players had during their international competition, despite the using Tottenham Hotspur players was using them in the field not to touch ball steady but they use some little opportunity they had to scored winning goal

Chelsea only has holding midfielders and good wingers, but no holding striker nor defender. The leak in the Chelsea defense is further exposed by the inability of the striker to convert the chances presented them, else they would neutralize the opposing team's pressure to their advantage. Since the exit of T. Sylva, Chelsea defense has been a child's play, especially the central defense.

Chelsea really needs good central defense and strikes and I'll only hope they really go for what they need in January transfer session and not filling up the team with unnecessary signings

[Troytech]

The defense is nothing to write home about to be frank with you boss, the 4 players behind can't hold the ball with confidence and the man who plays the left back and sometimes the midfield, I mean Marc Cucurella, he can't deliver a better cross and he doesn't know how to give a better pass but marking and tracking back I can recommend him. Then the other guys Fofana, Colwill and Disasi, they don't have the quality of a good defender. Gusto is even more better than those 4 guys put together so I can't use these guys to challenge team like Aston Villa or Arsenal.
We don't need to talk about getting a striker because with the help of Felix, Palmer, Nkunku, Sancho and Neto they can get goals on their own, Jackson just need to be there to complete them 11 players and be running around like a headless chicken, he's a waste to me unless he start playing from the wing.

Oh mate you have really spoken my mind, tho you sound very funny but still making sense altogether, I thought I am the only one concerned about the terrible performance of Nicolas Jackson upfront, because he is just busy running around and wasting most Chelsea clear cut chances without making any impactful contribution to the team nor improving on his blunders... Then as for the defence, apart from Cucurella and Fofana, the likes of Colwill and Desasi are just a bunch of average defenders, they can't even do their main job which is defending, let' hope James or Gusto returns back from injury to stabilize the defense a bit better than the way it is right now.

Haha, last week I heard someone in the viewing center saying. Why did Enzo Maresca start Nicolas Jackson in every game instead of Nkunku? Indeed I felt the pain of this Chelsea fan because he was telling the truth. His performance in the last three matches is nothing to write home about. Sometimes coaches should remove sentiment and start a player who is supposed to give him good results. Sorry to say all Chelsea fans but if Maresca insists on using Nicolas Jackson he should be prepared that nothing good can come out of him in several games and that will cost him a lot.

[Sexylizzy2813]

The defense is nothing to write home about to be frank with you boss, the 4 players behind can't hold the ball with confidence and the man who plays the left back and sometimes the midfield, I mean Marc Cucurella, he can't deliver a better cross and he doesn't know how to give a better pass but marking and tracking back I can recommend him. Then the other guys Fofana, Colwill and Disasi, they don't have the quality of a good defender. Gusto is even more better than those 4 guys put together so I can't use these guys to challenge team like Aston Villa or Arsenal.
We don't need to talk about getting a striker because with the help of Felix, Palmer, Nkunku, Sancho and Neto they can get goals on their own, Jackson just need to be there to complete them 11 players and be running around like a headless chicken, he's a waste to me unless he start playing from the wing.

Oh mate you have really spoken my mind, tho you sound very funny but still making sense altogether, I thought I am the only one concerned about the terrible performance of Nicolas Jackson upfront, because he is just busy running around and wasting most Chelsea clear cut chances without making any impactful contribution to the team nor improving on his blunders... Then as for the defence, apart from Cucurella and Fofana, the likes of Colwill and Desasi are just a bunch of average defenders, they can't even do their main job which is defending, let' hope James or Gusto returns back from injury to stabilize the defense a bit better than the way it is right now.

And when some one like Mikel Obi tells him (Jackson) the truth he'll rush back and reply a whole legend of Chelsea in an insultive manner just because he scored a goal against a dead team Wolves, is like he doesn't even feel anything when he performs pretty bad or doesn't he watch the clips and spot out all his mistakes? Jackson is not ready to be anything close to a World class striker, I'll call him a clown on the field of play.
About the defense I think you want to kill the team completely if you want someone like James who is getting fat and slow to recover and continue from where he left off with the team.
James is also a problem in the defense of Chelsea, the Fofana doesn't know his left from his right and ever since Thiago Silva left I don't see anybody to take up that mantle of leadership, not even James, Chilwell or even that man they call Enzo Fernandez or anybody that's wearing the arm ban, the team needs a better leader especially at the back 4 to control their movement and correct them whenever they mess up because in every game they make so much errors and the coach isn't ready to do anything about it.