Premier League Prediction Thread 2024/2025

[lalabotax]

The latest news I read For Azpilicueta is that he can join Barcelona next season and Barcelona will complete a 5 million deal with Chelsea if Kunde is legally owned by Chelsea.
Now it looks like they will just have to wait for Chelsea and Sevilla to be able to bring in Azpilicueta easily.

It seems that Barcelona's activity in the transfer is not ended yet, I also read about the news of the probable deal of the Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta to Barcelona. This is a good move because Barcelona still needs a player for the defense to strengthen the squad. They said that Barcelona has been interested in Cesar Azpilicueta since last month and this is soon. I really think that Barcelona really wants to manage the club to rise up again, to be stronger again, and come back to be big club in this season.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11030153/Barcelona-closing-deal-Chelsea-captain-Cesar-Azpilicueta.html

[Ratash]

The latest news I read For Azpilicueta is that he can join Barcelona next season and Barcelona will complete a 5 million deal with Chelsea if Kunde is legally owned by Chelsea.
Now it looks like they will just have to wait for Chelsea and Sevilla to be able to bring in Azpilicueta easily.

It seems that Barcelona's activity in the transfer is not ended yet, I also read about the news of the probable deal of the Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta to Barcelona. This is a good move because Barcelona still needs a player for the defense to strengthen the squad. They said that Barcelona has been interested in Cesar Azpilicueta since last month and this is soon. I really think that Barcelona really wants to manage the club to rise up again, to be stronger again, and come back to be big club in this season.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11030153/Barcelona-closing-deal-Chelsea-captain-Cesar-Azpilicueta.html

It is indeed a good move for barcelona they need a defensive player especially on the right side but i think this deal will not happen azpelicueta is a key player for chelsea and the fact that he is playing as the captain in these friendly games means that chelsea coach and management see him as an important player to keep.

[el kaka22]

It is really not a good idea to put all of your players in a single game, think about it this way, we shouldn't really be considering this as a thing that would make sense to them, it means they need to keep playing players in mix form. So, some of these players will play during the regular season, and some players will not be like that and just be bench players or young players.

However, when the season unfolds, we are going to see these teams doing amazing. I just believe that we will end up with something amazing and we shouldn't be shocked with the result for this one, but we shouldn't really be shocked if they end up with something much much better later on.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

I understand that fans want nunez to immediately give visible results, so when nunez failed to score in liverpool's last 2 matches, fans immediately attacked nunez by saying he was a Liverpool failed purchase

we can't compare Sadio Mane and Nunez because the competition hasn't started yet but I'm also with you, who believes that Nunez will shine brightly in Liverpool and won't be a failed purchase

indeed their accusations are a bit strange because currently several teams are still undergoing the pre-season session so that new players need time to adjust to the new formation at their new club. Fans should not immediately accuse Nunez of being Liverpool failed purchase this summer just because they didn't perform well in this pre-season. But when he immediately scored 4 goals when Liverpool faced RB Leipzig, the criticism seemed to immediately disappear. Pre-season games are not official games so it would be inappropriate to draw one big conclusion about the status of players bought this summer. our should see them play in official Premier League games this season, at least giving them time to adjust to their new club.

They only see the contribution of players in every match without paying attention to any match yes it's normal when they just want to see goals and win
Even though as a new player Nunez still needs  adaptation to each other he must understand the character of each player and this is also done by all new players right
Nunez still has time in a pre -season match at least get a new experience before the real competition starts.

[baeva]

I understand that fans want nunez to immediately give visible results, so when nunez failed to score in liverpool's last 2 matches, fans immediately attacked nunez by saying he was a Liverpool failed purchase

we can't compare Sadio Mane and Nunez because the competition hasn't started yet but I'm also with you, who believes that Nunez will shine brightly in Liverpool and won't be a failed purchase

indeed their accusations are a bit strange because currently several teams are still undergoing the pre-season session so that new players need time to adjust to the new formation at their new club. Fans should not immediately accuse Nunez of being Liverpool failed purchase this summer just because they didn't perform well in this pre-season. But when he immediately scored 4 goals when Liverpool faced RB Leipzig, the criticism seemed to immediately disappear. Pre-season games are not official games so it would be inappropriate to draw one big conclusion about the status of players bought this summer. our should see them play in official Premier League games this season, at least giving them time to adjust to their new club.

You see, for fans in many cases it doesn't matter what match it is, they want a result - a win for the team. In this case, goals from a rookie, that's why they criticised, you can understand them, many people have that trait. I think when the season starts it will be the same until he scores a couple of goals. At the end of the day - you have to prove your worth to the team and the fans

[D-law]

If Kounde ends at Chelsea, then Chelsea will go games with conceding a single goal.
Imagine Thiago Silva Koullibaly and Kounde. Chelsea will be deadly.
Azpilicueta leaving Chelsea will be no much deal, three man defense will be implemented.

[X-ray]

If Kounde ends at Chelsea, then Chelsea will go games with conceding a single goal.
Imagine Thiago Silva Koullibaly and Kounde. Chelsea will be deadly.
Azpilicueta leaving Chelsea will be no much deal, three man defense will be implemented.

It's quite impossible to let azpilicueta to leave from chelsea if there's not worthy replacement for him. I know that barca wants him but Andreas Christensen is not even enough as replacement for him. It's so difficult to find someone has similar play like him.
Im sure that azpill will not go to the somewhere even barcelona. The problem in chelsea was on the striker. The result from the pre-season was not so good.
That makes tuchel feels confusing about that. Tuchel was very often to use 4 man defense rather than 3 man defense

[Velvet78]

I don't understand why Tuchel puts Kepa and Warner on the transfer list, it doesn't make sense. Chelsea has 3 goalkeepers, but only Mendy and Kepa seem quality goalkeepers while Marcus Bettinelli isn't familiar enough and rarely played. Sure, if Kepa leaves the club, Chelsea has no good substitution in GK position if Mendy gets injured. Regarding Warner, he looks like the best CF that Chelsea has right now. If Werner moves to another team, Chelsea has no quality CF. Batshuayi performance isn't as expected, Chelsea cannot rely on him as a productive CF. It will be a big mistake to lose Warner in this transfer window, especially if Chelsea cannot sign a new top CF as the replacement.  

Totally agreed. Kepa would still be a good substitute for Mendy now. I don't know what Kepa thinks about this of course. Because he was the main goalkeeper of the team before Mendy came here. Maybe he also wants to play in the starting eleven for another team. Werner should be kept in the team for now while they are in need of a centre-forward especially. Let's say that they couldn't find a better alternative for Lukaku then they will need Werner again there.

[Dewi Aries]

I don't understand why Tuchel puts Kepa and Warner on the transfer list, it doesn't make sense. Chelsea has 3 goalkeepers, but only Mendy and Kepa seem quality goalkeepers while Marcus Bettinelli isn't familiar enough and rarely played. Sure, if Kepa leaves the club, Chelsea has no good substitution in GK position if Mendy gets injured. Regarding Warner, he looks like the best CF that Chelsea has right now. If Werner moves to another team, Chelsea has no quality CF. Batshuayi performance isn't as expected, Chelsea cannot rely on him as a productive CF. It will be a big mistake to lose Warner in this transfer window, especially if Chelsea cannot sign a new top CF as the replacement.  

Totally agreed. Kepa would still be a good substitute for Mendy now. I don't know what Kepa thinks about this of course. Because he was the main goalkeeper of the team before Mendy came here. Maybe he also wants to play in the starting eleven for another team. Werner should be kept in the team for now while they are in need of a centre-forward especially. Let's say that they couldn't find a better alternative for Lukaku then they will need Werner again there.

Do you think Chelsea will take the risk of selling Werner and not find a replacement? I'm not sure about that Chelsea must have other plans
Besides Werner himself was still given a chance to prove that he deserves to be a starter , Tuchel hinted that if he still can't play well this season then Chelsea will definitely sell him.

[snipie]

It's quite impossible to let azpilicueta to leave from chelsea if there's not worthy replacement for him. I know that barca wants him but Andreas Christensen is not even enough as replacement for him. It's so difficult to find someone has similar play like him.
Im sure that azpill will not go to the somewhere even barcelona. The problem in chelsea was on the striker. The result from the pre-season was not so good.
That makes tuchel feels confusing about that. Tuchel was very often to use 4 man defense rather than 3 man defense

Chelsea attacking line needs to be restructured just like the defence line.
Werner isn't needed by Chelsea anymore and he accepts to leave, yet he is still stuck there. Ziyech and Batshuayi too. Pulisic didn't perform as expected so..
Sterling should be the best move done for the attack line but Tuchel is aware that there is a lot of work that should be done there to be able to compete City, Liverpool and the others..

[AndySt]

Totally agreed. Kepa would still be a good substitute for Mendy now. I don't know what Kepa thinks about this of course. Because he was the main goalkeeper of the team before Mendy came here. Maybe he also wants to play in the starting eleven for another team. Werner should be kept in the team for now while they are in need of a centre-forward especially. Let's say that they couldn't find a better alternative for Lukaku then they will need Werner again there.

Do you think Chelsea will take the risk of selling Werner and not find a replacement? I'm not sure about that Chelsea must have other plans

I also think that as for Kepa's departure from Chelsea, we need to talk about the fact that the goalkeeper himself would certainly like to be the main goalkeeper of the team, and not the goalkeeper of rotation and for FA Cup matches. Therefore, I am not sure that Kepa himself agrees to stay for another season and patiently wait for his chance. As for Werner, I would like to say the following, that in my humble opinion, the footballer has justified the chances that were assigned to him and I don't think Chelsea will lose much in the event of his departure. Another question is that then there will be less variability in attack and injuries to leading players have not been canceled either, but I think the Chelsea management should have worked in this direction in the transfer market in search of other alternatives.

[EdenHazard]

It's quite impossible to let azpilicueta to leave from chelsea if there's not worthy replacement for him. I know that barca wants him but Andreas Christensen is not even enough as replacement for him. It's so difficult to find someone has similar play like him.
Im sure that azpill will not go to the somewhere even barcelona. The problem in chelsea was on the striker. The result from the pre-season was not so good.
That makes tuchel feels confusing about that. Tuchel was very often to use 4 man defense rather than 3 man defense

Chelsea attacking line needs to be restructured just like the defence line.
Werner isn't needed by Chelsea anymore and he accepts to leave, yet he is still stuck there. Ziyech and Batshuayi too. Pulisic didn't perform as expected so..
Sterling should be the best move done for the attack line but Tuchel is aware that there is a lot of work that should be done there to be able to compete City, Liverpool and the others..

Cristiano should be a great addition though.

But tuchel a bit stubborn and insist that cristiano is not a striker that he looking for right now.
The fans also get angry on how tuchel ignore cristiano interest but we of course respect and support whatever his decision .. it's the best for the badge.
We are indeed need a deadly striker more than werner and havertz at false 9.

[Ahli38]

looks like chelsea will succeed to get Jules Kounde. because barcelona seems to have given up on getting it. and this time it was also rumored that chelsea's next target was to recruit forwards. and this time chelsea are eyeing Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle.

[maju69]

looks like chelsea will succeed to get Jules Kounde. because barcelona seems to have given up on getting it. and this time it was also rumored that chelsea's next target was to recruit forwards. and this time chelsea are eyeing Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle.

Yes, Chelsea's opportunity to get Jules Kunde is more open than Barcelona. The player is also reportedly closer to the Blues, until now they are still in communication to finalize an agreement between the two. If this transfer really happens, then Chelsea will have ammunition in their defense line to become even stronger.

[mamesso]

~Snip~

Agree with what you say in this case Liverpool scouts are really observant when it comes to players and they don't hesitate to buy at a high price if indeed it can make them play better.
But in this case, in fact, regardless of whether or not Nunez's capacity has been tested in the Primeira League and indeed he just needs to continue to hone his skills and Liverpool (EPL) is perfect for him because this can make him grow and get better.

The arrival of Nunez has broken Liverpool all-time transfer record, before Nunez broke the club transfer record, the most expensive transfer record held by Van Dijk, who signed from Southampton. Klopp has strong reasons why he really wants Nunez to be in his squad, because Klopp has his own judgment on the performances of the players he is after.
Nunez was able to perform brilliantly last season, he managed to collect 34 goals plus four assists in 41 appearances in all competitions with Benfica. The special statistics carved by Nunez made Klopp encourage Liverpool talent scouts to bring Nunez to Liverpool. Nunez needs time and the coach's trust to continue to hone his skills to become Moh Salah's successor, I think Nunez is able to give the best for Liverpool.

[Bobrox]

Manchester City are building a really huge team for next season. Their squad was already solid of course but I mean that it is getting even better now. Erling Haaland and Kalvin Philips are already here and Cucurella is likely to join soon too. They are just trying to reach an agreement with Brighton for a sensible transfer fee. I guess that they wouldn't have a serious problem about that. Manchester City are preparing for another season with a championship but let's see. Maybe it is Liverpool's turn now who knows.

Manchester City have most solid team for next season but less chance with many potential player leaving City like Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling, arrived Erling Haaland I think both player will not guarantee get regular position in Manchester City and try leaving for getting more minutes player. But sadness with Manchester City fans because Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus have most active contributing for City last several season and success with Primer League trophies. Not sure how solid team Manchester City right now will success get Primer League back to back or have give to competitor like Liverpool or Chelsea.

[BALIK]

Manchester City are building a really huge team for next season. Their squad was already solid of course but I mean that it is getting even better now. Erling Haaland and Kalvin Philips are already here and Cucurella is likely to join soon too. They are just trying to reach an agreement with Brighton for a sensible transfer fee. I guess that they wouldn't have a serious problem about that. Manchester City are preparing for another season with a championship but let's see. Maybe it is Liverpool's turn now who knows.

Manchester City have most solid team for next season but less chance with many potential player leaving City like Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling, arrived Erling Haaland I think both player will not guarantee get regular position in Manchester City and try leaving for getting more minutes player. But sadness with Manchester City fans because Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus have most active contributing for City last several season and success with Primer League trophies. Not sure how solid team Manchester City right now will success get Primer League back to back or have give to competitor like Liverpool or Chelsea.

Gabriel Jesus and Sterling played very well for Manchester City last season. They were regular players of City. But Guardiola is likely to rely on Haaland next season. Haaland will be the main striker of Manchester. Haaland is talented, if he doesn't suffer injuries he will fit in very well with Manchester City. Manchester City fans won't miss Sterling and Jesus if Haaland is on form.

[Sebas.tian]

looks like chelsea will succeed to get Jules Kounde. because barcelona seems to have given up on getting it. and this time it was also rumored that chelsea's next target was to recruit forwards. and this time chelsea are eyeing Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle.

Yes, Chelsea managements are seriously working to make sure they add Jules kounde to their players in this season because their managements don't want what happened last season to repeat itself again in this season than to bring in talented players that will help the team to perform well through out the tournament. I think, Barcelona managements are willing to sign in Jules kounde into their team, but they don't have the money to sign such player in this season. I don't think, Chelsea managements will be able to sign Saint- maximin in this season because they will like to study him first in this season before they can sign him into the team next season.

[Iranus]

Haaland is a young player. Also Pep Guardiola is an experienced coach. He knows very well how to use talented young players. I am almost certain that Haaland will play well in Guardiola's squad next season. But I'm not sure what Bayern Munich will do next season. Lewandowski has been with Bayern Munich for a long time. Therefore, Bayern Munich will understand the absence of Lewandowski very well in the coming season.

Yes, I think Haaland is a typical player who easily adapts regardless of who the coach is, it's easy to follow the tactics that are applied. Moreover, with the Premier League being a league that relies heavily on physical strength, I don't think Haaland will have any difficulties in his first season with Manchester City. Still have young age and most talented player will give special confidence for Haaland to be best player for Manchester City and actually will be top scorer for City, last several season not have space for Manchester City forward to be top scorer on Primer League, but will Haaland can be top scorer next season?

I agree with you that the Premier League relies heavily on physical stability. If the players are not fit, they are not eligible to play in the Premier League. They often face e injuries. Haaland's fitness is excellent. And so he might be able to adapt himself to the Manchester City team very quickly. As well as the City coach since Guardiola. He will try to make Haaland more experienced. Haaland will be the Premier League's top scorer if he will not face too much injury.

[maju69]

I agree with you that the Premier League relies heavily on physical stability. If the players are not fit, they are not eligible to play in the Premier League. They often face e injuries. Haaland's fitness is excellent. And so he might be able to adapt himself to the Manchester City team very quickly. As well as the City coach since Guardiola. He will try to make Haaland more experienced. Haaland will be the Premier League's top scorer if he will not face too much injury.

Yes it's true, if players want to play in the Premier League they have to prepare everything, indeed in other leagues they have to, but here they have to be a little extra. Because it will affect the performance of the game.
I think Haaland was lucky because when he moved to Manchester City he was managed by a coach like Pep Guardiola. What we know is that this one coach is one of the best coaches for now.