Premier League Prediction Thread 2024/2025

[W Jr.]

There have been sensational scores in the Premier League this week. Chelsea beat Norwich 7-0. The shattered Norwich must recover quickly after this defeat. Watford beat Everton 2-5 away. It was an unpredictable score in this match. I did not expect Watford to win such a win. Moreover, away. In the most important match of the week, there was an unexpected score again. Manchester United lost 5-0 at home. It was a perfect match for Liverpool.  They found great morale.

Yes, Chelsea are trying and playing good, but like I have once comment about, this was just a bonus match for Chelsea, Norwish City is in its weakest form and preparing to relegate, but I was quite excited to see Chelsea won that game.

If you read my post before this one, you can see how confident I was that the match is definitely for Liverpool. It wasn't a surprise at all and very possible Man United will not even win any league or cup this season. C. Ronaldo's glory has been with Real Madrid, because if not with Juventus, I doubt coming back to Man United will do Man United good.

Of course, you can predict that he will win. However, since it is ManU, I think it is difficult to predict that they will get a crushing 5-0 defeat. I wasn't expecting such a different score. Now the game is over and we have to look to next week. Next week, ManU will play against Tottenham. I think they have a chance to win that match. Liverpool will play with Brighton in form.

[DU18]

Solskjaer has been given 3 more games to try and turn the things around. These 3 games are Tottenham away, Atalanta away and Man City at home, so a really tough schedule.

What this probably means is that it is already decided that he will be replaced but they want to buy some time to find a replacement while Solskjaer is still trying to be at his best.

It looks likely that Conte will take over - a good choice for United if they give him freedom to build his team as he wants. A horrible choice if they don't though.

I also don't know why management has insisted on keeping Solskjaer this season even though he has had negative results in every Manchester United game so far, in my opinion, it's not the right decision if the current management puts the fate of Manchester United at risk in those three games.
I think if Manchester United really wants to change their coach, it's best not to wait for those 3 games, because Manchester United is a big team and many coaches want to coach them, especially Zidane and Conte who are reportedly very ready to replace Solskjaer.

[CryptocurencyKing]

Any Other But Not Ole

Zidane vs Konte

Though the situation in Manchester United now is the one of any other person apart from Ole. But there is an indication or link pointing Konte and Zinane as either options to replace Ole.

My Fear
1. Zidane is good and a master class with Only Real Madrid. He has not been tested with other clubs.
2. Konte is good and result oriented, has been tested by many clubs with good results but doesn't last long in any club.

Hiring Zidane could be experimental and Hiring Konte could be an extension of Manchester United management issues since Sir Fergie left . Could this be a dilemma?

These managers are not even on my wish list. Man united is too BIG. There are better tacticians out there that are better than these two. Zidane knows pretty well he won't succeed in the Premier league especially not with a lazy team like United, and he is very wise to have turned down the job. Man United need a coach with a very strong personality to impose his authority on these bunch of lazy and overpride players and Conte is the best man available for that. I would have picked Luis Enrique as my first choice if he was available. But Conte never takes any job mid season.

[oHnK]

This is a great example that shows how good Ranieri is Strategic. And him winning the league with Leicester was not luck, but a Strategical genius. Even I was so surprised when Watford managed to score 5 against Everton at their home. I loved their build-up play from the midfield and they were able to convert the chances they got. Currently, they are 14 in the league, I'm hoping they can finish the season in the top 10, maybe top 8 If I'm pushing it too hard?

Indeed, there was an improvement in the Watford team during the match with Everton yesterday, unlike the case at Man United vs Liverpool.  After being beaten badly by Liverpool they improved their strategy against Everton.  In the next match against Southampton, they must have a strategy that can beat this team which is lower in the standings than Watford.  So that yesterday's victory was significantly correct, not a victory based solely on luck over a hattrick from the players.  Liverpool are currently feeling really euphoric after beating Watford 5 - 0 and so is Man United.  Will their luck continue so that it is worthy of being the next bet.

[KingsDen]

Solskjaer has been given 3 more games to try and turn the things around. These 3 games are Tottenham away, Atalanta away and Man City at home, so a really tough schedule.

What this probably means is that it is already decided that he will be replaced but they want to buy some time to find a replacement while Solskjaer is still trying to be at his best.

It looks likely that Conte will take over - a good choice for United if they give him freedom to build his team as he wants. A horrible choice if they don't though.

I also don't know why management has insisted on keeping Solskjaer this season even though he has had negative results in every Manchester United game so far, in my opinion, it's not the right decision if the current management puts the fate of Manchester United at risk in those three games.
I think if Manchester United really wants to change their coach, it's best not to wait for those 3 games, because Manchester United is a big team and many coaches want to coach them, especially Zidane and Conte who are reportedly very ready to replace Solskjaer.

Some coaches don't like taking job in the middle of the season. I think Manchester United is using these three matches mandate to buy time and search for a perfect and long term replacement of Ole.
But in whatever situation, Manchester United needs to understand two things;
1. Manchester United fans and players have lost confidence in the leadership of Ole, any further attempt to delay his exit will also be bad. Better to sack him and let Carrick take the 3 matches.
2. Any new coach must be given 5 experimental matches to adapt, add these to the current woes of Manchester United and you will predict what their condition will be.

[Avirunes]

Any Other But Not Ole

Zidane vs Konte

Though the situation in Manchester United now is the one of any other person apart from Ole. But there is an indication or link pointing Konte and Zinane as either options to replace Ole.

My Fear
1. Zidane is good and a master class with Only Real Madrid. He has not been tested with other clubs.
2. Konte is good and result oriented, has been tested by many clubs with good results but doesn't last long in any club.

Hiring Zidane could be experimental and Hiring Konte could be an extension of Manchester United management issues since Sir Fergie left . Could this be a dilemma?

I agree with you with almost every part. Zidane has been with only one club- Real Madrid so he had the team what he wanted and drove them to lot of trophies and achievements. As for Conte, he is more like a team builder which United needs right now. He could do a lot better than the managers United had I believe after Ferguson and bring in a good chemistry within the team which United needs right now. Doesn't matters if he leaves later on at least he could give them a direction.

[Dewi Aries]

These managers are not even on my wish list. Man united is too BIG. There are better tacticians out there that are better than these two. Zidane knows pretty well he won't succeed in the Premier league especially not with a lazy team like United, and he is very wise to have turned down the job. Man United need a coach with a very strong personality to impose his authority on these bunch of lazy and overpride players and Conte is the best man available for that. I would have picked Luis Enrique as my first choice if he was available. But Conte never takes any job mid season.

If  have to choose zidane vs conte then i think conte is more worthy he is more experienced I haven't seen another coach more worthy
After reportedly ignoring Newcastle Conte signaled for Manchester United as if he knew Manchester would look for him

[Sterbens]

Ole didnt have much experience when he joined Man Utd and that is showing up now at Man Utd.Ole didnt win any title with Man Utd and now got destroyed by their arch rivals 0-5 at home,that is just humiliation at its finest. Conte is an amazing coach but we will see if he join Man Utd or Newcastle

Become a hot topic of discussion in every corner of the media. Manchester United is being talked about as a big club that failed to run its star players. Even Ronaldo has not opened his voice until now, Ole is finished and finally all will demand the Manchester manager to act more firmly that Manchester's future must not be made to fall like this.
I can't understand it, the world is in an uproar with the massacre by Liverpool against Manchester United.

I wonder what the right steps will be for Manchester United going forward.

[perfect999]

Some coaches don't like taking job in the middle of the season. I think Manchester United is using these three matches mandate to buy time and search for a perfect and long term replacement of Ole.
But in whatever situation, Manchester United needs to understand two things;
1. Manchester United fans and players have lost confidence in the leadership of Ole, any further attempt to delay his exit will also be bad. Better to sack him and let Carrick take the 3 matches.
2. Any new coach must be given 5 experimental matches to adapt, add these to the current woes of Manchester United and you will predict what their condition will be.

I am feeling your suggestion is much better because Ole already lost his confidence and now players are also talking about this too much which is not good for team's moral now it's time for quick action and fired Ole with new caretaker coach on and talk with few which suits bring him for better results because right now situation is some better, and they can handle if they lost few more matches this could be disaster for them and their team.

Ole already have some good time and completely fail in his strategies because he is unable to handle these big guys mostly peoples was feeling Ronaldo's entry could be having big impact, but it's not works mean now just change of coach is better for all parties and management need some quick work for this.

[snipie]

Any Other But Not Ole

Zidane vs Konte

Though the situation in Manchester United now is the one of any other person apart from Ole. But there is an indication or link pointing Konte and Zinane as either options to replace Ole.

My Fear
1. Zidane is good and a master class with Only Real Madrid. He has not been tested with other clubs.
2. Konte is good and result oriented, has been tested by many clubs with good results but doesn't last long in any club.

Hiring Zidane could be experimental and Hiring Konte could be an extension of Manchester United management issues since Sir Fergie left . Could this be a dilemma?

Zidane want to be the manager of the French national team so he will most likely reject any offer or maybe accept a short term contract for 1 season + possible extension maybe?
Conte might be available but as you said he don't last long while ManU needs some stability...
I think these 2 managers are better than the actual one.

[skarais]

Any Other But Not Ole

Zidane vs Konte

Though the situation in Manchester United now is the one of any other person apart from Ole. But there is an indication or link pointing Konte and Zinane as either options to replace Ole.

My Fear
1. Zidane is good and a master class with Only Real Madrid. He has not been tested with other clubs.
2. Konte is good and result oriented, has been tested by many clubs with good results but doesn't last long in any club.

Hiring Zidane could be experimental and Hiring Konte could be an extension of Manchester United management issues since Sir Fergie left . Could this be a dilemma?

No, it's not a dilemma because whoever meets the criteria that the Manchester United management expect then he will get an offer and contact him. Between Zidane and Conte, I think the two coaches have different qualities and Conte is much better because he has a lot of experience in England before. The question is, is Conte interested in coaching Manchester United?

[Altryist]

Zidane want to be the manager of the French national team so he will most likely reject any offer or maybe accept a short term contract for 1 season + possible extension maybe?
Conte might be available but as you said he don't last long while ManU needs some stability...
I think these 2 managers are better than the actual one.

I think Conte would be a great option for Manchester United. He would have brought order and disruption to the club. Manchester United have very good players, but they simply cannot show an excellent result without a strong coach. Why is Conte spent so little time in the clubs? Perhaps after a club under his leadership showed good results, he asks for a pay increase, or he is lured away by other clubs. Manchester United is unlikely to take Zidane as coach, his results are too ambiguous in the world of big football.

[CryptocurencyKing]

These managers are not even on my wish list. Man united is too BIG. There are better tacticians out there that are better than these two. Zidane knows pretty well he won't succeed in the Premier league especially not with a lazy team like United, and he is very wise to have turned down the job. Man United need a coach with a very strong personality to impose his authority on these bunch of lazy and overpride players and Conte is the best man available for that. I would have picked Luis Enrique as my first choice if he was available. But Conte never takes any job mid season.

If  have to choose zidane vs conte then i think conte is more worthy he is more experienced I haven't seen another coach more worthy
After reportedly ignoring Newcastle Conte signaled for Manchester United as if he knew Manchester would look for him

Yeah... no doubt Conte is a better candidate than Zidane. I think Conte still remain the best manager out there, his ability to drive the team along with his compact tactical approach which makes it very hard for opponent to break down, if u talk of trophy he can deliver in just a space of time, his approach to games is top notch and his touchline madness is wat I love about him. My only concern is his tactics. If he’s to work with his normal football philosophy of 3-5-2 or 3-4-3, a lot of wingers will be dropped and it will be a problem for him I regards to the English FA. I am just confused because Conte will just want to manage a club mid season. It comes with much pressure and if he rejects, then Manchester United has to stick to Ole till he delivers.

[Sterbens]

Any Other But Not Ole

Zidane vs Konte

Though the situation in Manchester United now is the one of any other person apart from Ole. But there is an indication or link pointing Konte and Zinane as either options to replace Ole.

My Fear
1. Zidane is good and a master class with Only Real Madrid. He has not been tested with other clubs.
2. Konte is good and result oriented, has been tested by many clubs with good results but doesn't last long in any club.

Hiring Zidane could be experimental and Hiring Konte could be an extension of Manchester United management issues since Sir Fergie left . Could this be a dilemma?

Zidane want to be the manager of the French national team so he will most likely reject any offer or maybe accept a short term contract for 1 season + possible extension maybe?
Conte might be available but as you said he don't last long while ManU needs some stability...
I think these 2 managers are better than the actual one.

If Zidane does refuse, it is likely that Conte should be able to accept the offer to become Manchester United coach. Because if the two coaches' options are also not really realized, then which coach can really provide encouragement for Manu. We don't have high hopes for Ole. Either way, Ole has failed. Everyone admits that very clearly.

Some clarifications do need to be published by the ManU manager, We also feel that if it is allowed to drag on too late everything will start to no longer care about Manchester's reputation in any season ahead

[Turbolinea]

I was literally in shock after watching Manchester United against Liverpool last week. I never expected Manchester United to be simply destroyed by Liverpool by 5-0 home. It is true that they were really doing bad till this game. Their alarming condition was going to be a problem for them. But in a special game like this, they should have been much better in defense. What a shame! I wonder if the club will still decide to continue with Ole.

[agg2702]

Ole didnt have much experience when he joined Man Utd and that is showing up now at Man Utd.Ole didnt win any title with Man Utd and now got destroyed by their arch rivals 0-5 at home,that is just humiliation at its finest. Conte is an amazing coach but we will see if he join Man Utd or Newcastle

Become a hot topic of discussion in every corner of the media. Manchester United is being talked about as a big club that failed to run its star players. Even Ronaldo has not opened his voice until now, Ole is finished and finally all will demand the Manchester manager to act more firmly that Manchester's future must not be made to fall like this.
I can't understand it, the world is in an uproar with the massacre by Liverpool against Manchester United.

I wonder what the right steps will be for Manchester United going forward.

maybe this is an illustration for now.
a very sad irony when we look at the Munich players who do have a pretty good and expensive player label but can't be maximized by ole.
ole as if still confused with the players he has.
Ole is a good coach but not at Manchester United and Manchester United I think you have to be ready to find a new coach who is more suitable.

[Fesatmas]

I was literally in shock after watching Manchester United against Liverpool last week. I never expected Manchester United to be simply destroyed by Liverpool by 5-0 home. It is true that they were really doing bad till this game. Their alarming condition was going to be a problem for them. But in a special game like this, they should have been much better in defense. What a shame! I wonder if the club will still decide to continue with Ole.

It's happened and let them regret what they should have been wary of in the first place when they brought in Ole. Then also the management under coach Ole, making all the movements of the players even more awkward. Manchester United are not in a favorable condition in the Premier League this season. They need Conte or a coach who can match Sir Alex Ferguson.

I don't blame the great players at Manchester United completely, but with Ole's conventional strategy, it's totally ineffective for big games which is much more modern than when Ole was younger.

[Cafex]

It is time to move on for Manchester United. Yeah, they got a very embarrassing and disappointing result against Liverpool by 5-0. And this happened even in Old Trafford. They need to gather strength somehow. And the first step to be able to do this could be sacking Ole Solskjaer. It is still speculated a lot recently that he will leave the team. And it would be the right choice for them I think.

[arallmuus]

My Fear
1. Zidane is good and a master class with Only Real Madrid. He has not been tested with other clubs.

Yeah he hasnt but Ronaldo was among the players that was playing for him in Real Madrid so he would be able to choose the best case scenario to utilize Ronaldo if he is choose to replace Ole. He gotta start somewhere aside from Real Madrid so yeah I dont really mind if he is the one to replace Ole ( not that I have no sympathy for Ole but pretty sure there were alot of people that was unhappy with him at the moment )

2. Konte is good and result oriented, has been tested by many clubs with good results but doesn't last long in any club.

It is actually Conte

It is time to move on for Manchester United.

The next round will be against Tottenham and its not going to be easy either. I'd love to see Manchester United win this time

[Yogee]

... Manchester United spent substantial sums on strengthening the squad only in this transfer window, and therefore it is still logical to give Ole Gunnar some more time, rather than firing him after only a few months due to an unpleasant local defeat on his own field.

It is also for the same reason that they do not expect poor performances like 5-0 defeat against their old rival. They spent those money since they believed in Ole's capabilities and want to improve from the results of past seasons.

I understand perfectly well that Manchester United fans have already missed titles and are tired of everything that has been happening for several years, but still you need to show some patience.

"Patience" for the die hard fans has a shorter time limit in today's Football. Two or three seasons without much progress or silverware and they will turn against the manager.