Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024

[Coyster]

Chelsea performance has not been really stable. Chelsea sacked Tuchel thinking that everything will become better so fast. Chelsea still has some talented players like Aubameyang yet they are not still consistent.  
Chelsea was not having patience to still to Tuchel.

The reason behind Tuchel's dismissal has been discussed here quite a lot of times, Tuchel wasn't sacked because Chelsea was struggling then, of course they were struggling but it was still very early on in the seaaon and he could have changed things later on. They won their second CL with him as manager, so they can definitely trust him to turn around their bad start and get at least a trophy.

Having said that, Tuchel was fired because there was a change of hierarchy at the club, Todd Boehly wanted to change things at the club and he decided to start with the manager whom he felt didn't have the same ideas with him. Graham Potter is definitely not an upgrade to Tuchel, but the management just had to hire him as he was their best choice available at that moment; i don't think Chelsea can be successful under Potter, thus i don't think he will last long in the club.

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[Velvet78]

I wonder if Newcastle is thinking of making some new additions to the team in January. They have so much money to spend that they might not be patient until next summer. They are already doing a great job with their current squad of course. But it would still be better for them to strenghten it a little more to consolidate their position in the league.

Because we might watch a completely different second half in this season. They might face a bigger difficulty in case teams like Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea start playing stronger. Newcastle would need to fight harder to keep their presence in top 4.

[püsür]

Yes, it's a tough job in the Champion's League, let alone meeting Real Madrid in the top 16. Of course, it will be difficult for Liverpool to face that match, but if Liverpool focus on the Champions League, there might still be a chance, even if it's hard, but if Liverpool catch up on the points left in the English league, it will be difficult. if Arsenal keep winning games,

Actually it is equally difficult for Liverpool to focus if the target is to win. Because Liverpool this season are still not strong enough to compete until the end in the Champions League. And to catch Arsenal's points in the Premier League also looks difficult. So that the most reasonable target for Liverpool this season is to be able to be in fourth place at the end of the season in the Premier League in order to get into the Champions League next season again.

In whichever way, Liverpool is in trouble. Trying to win the Champions League to have direct ticket to the next season Champions league is difficult for Liverpool because they are not in their good form and many good clubs are in the context to lift the Champions League.
Trying to focus in the Epl to be able to enter is another hard task because clubs like Newcastle, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea are all above Liverpool. Liverpool  will need to overtake all these people to stand firm in top4. In all to the fight in Epl seems easier for them than Champions League.

Well, yes, Liverpool doesn't seem good enough to go all the way in the Champions League, but they are doing surprisingly better in CL than Premier League. And who knows, they might get better after the World Cup break. The decline in Liverpool started with the sale of Mane. Mane not only scores goals, but thanks to his sprint, he was feared in terms of defenses and did not leave any space behind.

There is also Thiago in the midfield. This guy does not work in the system of Klopp. He is very fragile and he is not possible to play continuously at that level. I feel like he will probably be injured long time. He is type of someone who breaks the rhythm of the team. We already know that he is not a dynamic football player.

My advice: a Mane-style wing and Thiago off in the midfield and a dynamic and penetrating midfielder. They can still manage to this and turn things around.

[indah rezqi]

No big club is ready to sign Cristiano Ronaldo for the club you have to reconsider what he offers and what he doesn't, if the disadvantage are much more then he will be of no use to the squad. Most clubs are open for young players not even old player's at all. I do not think Real Madrid will consider the signature of Ronaldo.

PSG may be ready to accommodate Ronaldo for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season. But I'm not entirely sure if the French giants will make a bid for Ronaldo, but financially and signing habits PSG tend to have some older players in their squad. Messi and Ramos are the two newest old players at PSG, so it is possible that PSG are also interested in signing Ronaldo.

If the transfer were to occur, then it would really be shocking. However, Newcastle also seems to be one of the most likely teams to propose to Ronaldo, the problem is only in the players.

[borovichok]

I wonder if Newcastle is thinking of making some new additions to the team in January. They have so much money to spend that they might not be patient until next summer. They are already doing a great job with their current squad of course. But it would still be better for them to strenghten it a little more to consolidate their position in the league.

Because we might watch a completely different second half in this season. They might face a bigger difficulty in case teams like Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea start playing stronger. Newcastle would need to fight harder to keep their presence in top 4.

Yea. I see where you are coming from, Newcastle have been playing very and have lot of players playing with high confidence and are focus on the work on hand,I understand when you say they should strengthen because Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool might pick form when the players return from world cup,and that might cause them champions League football so they should add more big names in case that come to true but you should understand if they bring in lot of stars right now it might disharmonies the dressing room and cause them decline of form.

[Jody.Drummer]

I wonder if Newcastle is thinking of making some new additions to the team in January. They have so much money to spend that they might not be patient until next summer. They are already doing a great job with their current squad of course. But it would still be better for them to strenghten it a little more to consolidate their position in the league.

Because we might watch a completely different second half in this season. They might face a bigger difficulty in case teams like Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea start playing stronger. Newcastle would need to fight harder to keep their presence in top 4.

Obviously there is. Now they still intend to continue to strengthen their players so that they can be worthy when next season if indeed they manage to finish in an advantageous position they clearly have a complete squad.
I think with their current financial condition they will continue to overhaul players from season to season so that they can be aligned with big clubs later, it is likely that the Manchester City Scheme when Sheikh Mansour bought in 2008 will be re-adapted by them in the next few years in terms of the player.

[Franctoshi]

I'm not sure why Chelsea chose to sign Aubameyang from Barcelona; he has less of a chance of succeeding in Premier League football because he lacks the necessary strength to work hard and get the ball past the defense the way he did for Arsenal in the past. Without these attributes, players like Aubameyang are worthless on the field.

I do think that decision of signing Aubameyang was only made by Thomas Tuchel, and not Chelsea entirely. The managemet of Chelsea sealed that deal due Tuchel request to buy him as at that time. The Problem with Aubameyang is age and laziness to contend the ball with the defenders.
Not only Aubameyang is on laxity at Chelsea and in the front line, what about Raheem sterling?, in fact all Thomas Tuchel signings during last widows transfer open , are yet to live up to expectation.

[izsara]

I won't believe that Chelsea is done with the season as we can notice that their performance has dropped even though Chelsea play stable football in some of their matches this season. But in total their overall performance has been poor this season.

I think you are too looking at it from a decline perspective without looking at the reasons why they declined. Currently, Chelsea's condition is in a difficult condition, especially with the loss of most of their injured defenders, so this cannot be fully used as a benchmark because they are still playing with part of their core team.
I personally feel they will still make a good trend later with the record that their players are all recovering as before.

[Distraction]

PSG may be ready to accommodate Ronaldo for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season. But I'm not entirely sure if the French giants will make a bid for Ronaldo, but financially and signing habits PSG tend to have some older players in their squad. Messi and Ramos are the two newest old players at PSG, so it is possible that PSG are also interested in signing Ronaldo.

If the transfer were to occur, then it would really be shocking. However, Newcastle also seems to be one of the most likely teams to propose to Ronaldo, the problem is only in the players.

This would be a pretty interesting transfer in my opinion. I would find it meaningless for PSG also. If you ask me why I would say that they don't need Ronaldo at all currently. They have already built a spectacular trio of Mbappe, Messi and Neymar. If they decide to add Ronaldo here also then there would be some problems giving headaches to Galtier. For example how will he make his choices for the starting eleven? There will be more than needed stars in the team in the end.

Let's say Ronaldo will wait in the subs mostly. Then there is no guarantee that Ronaldo won't make it a problem. Maybe we can witness him having similar problems with Galtier this time. PSG should consider all of these before making their final decision.

[SOKO-DEKE]

I'm not sure why Chelsea chose to sign Aubameyang from Barcelona; he has less of a chance of succeeding in Premier League football because he lacks the necessary strength to work hard and get the ball past the defense the way he did for Arsenal in the past. Without these attributes, players like Aubameyang are worthless on the field. Chelsea must therefore add more attacking players and a striker to unleash their scoring potential, or else they will continue to struggle in the Premier League this year.

I still think aubameyang has something to offer Chelsea, especially if other attackers are doing a great job of setting up goals for him. Based on his performances for Arsenal and Barcelona, even though he did not spend much time there, you should have assumed he is a striker. You won't see Aubameyang's contribution until Chelsea is in good form; at the moment, Chelsea is struggling. Or do you think a striker alone can accomplish it? Aubameyang is not the type of striker to chase after the ball; instead, he positions himself in better positions to create more opportunities for himself. And that is what a good striker suppose to be doing not run all over pitch.

What I would like to know right now is whether the "really elite players" will be interested in moving to Chelsea? Especially considering the fact that Chelsea are performing really badly right now. Potter is not the one to be able to improve the situation in my opinion.

If Chelsea is prepared to sign a world class players I believe does will join the team, Since Chelsea is still playing in the Champions League and that is what elite players always want, I think players will join the team soon. If the management can afford their market price.i believe better days are ahead of Chelsea team because Chelsea still has a strong. Some years  ago, before they hired Tuchel and won the Champions League, this was how Chelsea began.

[Republikcoin.com]

If Chelsea is prepared to sign a world class players I believe does will join the team, Since Chelsea is still playing in the Champions League and that is what elite players always want, I think players will join the team soon. If the management can afford their market price.i believe better days are ahead of Chelsea team because Chelsea still has a strong. Some years  ago, before they hired Tuchel and won the Champions League, this was how Chelsea began.

The problem is that a new transfer window will open at the beginning of next year and so far not many great players have entered the transfer market because every team is also targeting new, better players by not letting go of old players just like that if these players are still very much needed by the team. So Chelsea itself is also not easily able to get new players according to the wishes of Chelsea.

[S A KHAIR]

PSG may be ready to accommodate Ronaldo for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season. But I'm not entirely sure if the French giants will make a bid for Ronaldo, but financially and signing habits PSG tend to have some older players in their squad. Messi and Ramos are the two newest old players at PSG, so it is possible that PSG are also interested in signing Ronaldo.
If the transfer were to occur, then it would really be shocking. However, Newcastle also seems to be one of the most likely teams to propose to Ronaldo, the problem is only in the players.

This would be a pretty interesting transfer in my opinion. I would find it meaningless for PSG also. If you ask me why I would say that they don't need Ronaldo at all currently. They have already built a spectacular trio of Mbappe, Messi and Neymar. If they decide to add Ronaldo here also then there would be some problems giving headaches to Galtier. For example how will he make his choices for the starting eleven? There will be more than needed stars in the team in the end.
Let's say Ronaldo will wait in the subs mostly. Then there is no guarantee that Ronaldo won't make it a problem. Maybe we can witness him having similar problems with Galtier this time. PSG should consider all of these before making their final decision.

At the moment, he has a great deal of attacking power at his disposal. In addition, there is no need for them to bring in Cristiano Ronaldo to the team, as he is not needed. It would be a mistake if they were to do it, in my opinion. They already have the most talented players they can get. Bringing Cristiano Ronaldo to the team right now is only going to cause problems, because if he comes to PSG, he will not be able to get the regular playing time that he wants.

[Masplanc]

they hired Tuchel and won the Champions League, this was how Chelsea began.

Chelsea has really miss this man, Chelsea would not have be this way if Tuchel is still coaching the team. Tuchel understands Chelsea and he was removed as coach at the wrong time when the club needs someone like him to strengthen the team.

[nara1892]

Well, yes, Liverpool doesn't seem good enough to go all the way in the Champions League, but they are doing surprisingly better in CL than Premier League. And who knows, they might get better after the World Cup break. The decline in Liverpool started with the sale of Mane. Mane not only scores goals, but thanks to his sprint, he was feared in terms of defenses and did not leave any space behind.

There is also Thiago in the midfield. This guy does not work in the system of Klopp. He is very fragile and he is not possible to play continuously at that level. I feel like he will probably be injured long time. He is type of someone who breaks the rhythm of the team. We already know that he is not a dynamic football player.

My advice: a Mane-style wing and Thiago off in the midfield and a dynamic and penetrating midfielder. They can still manage to this and turn things around.

The problem is that we are in a pretty tough situation right now. other than that for the Champions League obviously it's also a bit more difficult. Madrid is one of the real obstacles and I hate to see the current conditions in the last 16 Liverpool meet Madrid because in any case the previous 2 finals they have also made us lose hope in the Champions League, and now we meet again in the knockout phase. Actually I hope Liverpool win later but with the current conditions I may have to be ready to accept the worst for Liverpool.

[iamsange]

If Chelsea is prepared to sign a world class players I believe does will join the team, Since Chelsea is still playing in the Champions League and that is what elite players always want, I think players will join the team soon. If the management can afford their market price.i believe better days are ahead of Chelsea team because Chelsea still has a strong. Some years  ago, before they hired Tuchel and won the Champions League, this was how Chelsea began.

The problem is that a new transfer window will open at the beginning of next year and so far not many great players have entered the transfer market because every team is also targeting new, better players by not letting go of old players just like that if these players are still very much needed by the team. So Chelsea itself is also not easily able to get new players according to the wishes of Chelsea.

Chelsea have the opportunity to improve their squad at least they have to be active in the January transfer market. The Blues management must have the courage to invest heavily if they want to save the club. It is possible that Chelsea still have the opportunity to get world-class players or be able to monitor the development of players who stand out in the World Cup, because currently they are still in the Champions League and will certainly attract top players.

However, if Chelsea don't get players in the mid-season transfer market, then they will find it difficult to get top players if they will finish outside the top five positions in the standings later. Besides that, the coach factor is also a consideration for top players, even though they get high offers, they are also reluctant to join if the coach's profile is not too flashy like Potter, except for middle class players because they want to fulfill their dream of being able to wear a Chelsea uniform.

[Ratash]

Well, yes, Liverpool doesn't seem good enough to go all the way in the Champions League, but they are doing surprisingly better in CL than Premier League. And who knows, they might get better after the World Cup break. The decline in Liverpool started with the sale of Mane. Mane not only scores goals, but thanks to his sprint, he was feared in terms of defenses and did not leave any space behind.

There is also Thiago in the midfield. This guy does not work in the system of Klopp. He is very fragile and he is not possible to play continuously at that level. I feel like he will probably be injured long time. He is type of someone who breaks the rhythm of the team. We already know that he is not a dynamic football player.

My advice: a Mane-style wing and Thiago off in the midfield and a dynamic and penetrating midfielder. They can still manage to this and turn things around.

The problem is that we are in a pretty tough situation right now. other than that for the Champions League obviously it's also a bit more difficult. Madrid is one of the real obstacles and I hate to see the current conditions in the last 16 Liverpool meet Madrid because in any case the previous 2 finals they have also made us lose hope in the Champions League, and now we meet again in the knockout phase. Actually I hope Liverpool win later but with the current conditions I may have to be ready to accept the worst for Liverpool.

Hopefully this time the players would learn their lesson and get past real madrid, in my opinion liverpool squad is more rich than real madrid at the moment, in those finals they played really well and missed many opportunities due to their players inexperience but real madrid performance has downgraded recently, if liverpool don't qualify this time i don't know when they will.

[Prince Malik]

Well, yes, Liverpool doesn't seem good enough to go all the way in the Champions League, but they are doing surprisingly better in CL than Premier League. And who knows, they might get better after the World Cup break. The decline in Liverpool started with the sale of Mane. Mane not only scores goals, but thanks to his sprint, he was feared in terms of defenses and did not leave any space behind.

There is also Thiago in the midfield. This guy does not work in the system of Klopp. He is very fragile and he is not possible to play continuously at that level. I feel like he will probably be injured long time. He is type of someone who breaks the rhythm of the team. We already know that he is not a dynamic football player.

My advice: a Mane-style wing and Thiago off in the midfield and a dynamic and penetrating midfielder. They can still manage to this and turn things around.

The problem is that we are in a pretty tough situation right now. other than that for the Champions League obviously it's also a bit more difficult. Madrid is one of the real obstacles and I hate to see the current conditions in the last 16 Liverpool meet Madrid because in any case the previous 2 finals they have also made us lose hope in the Champions League, and now we meet again in the knockout phase. Actually I hope Liverpool win later but with the current conditions I may have to be ready to accept the worst for Liverpool.

Hopefully this time the players would learn their lesson and get past real madrid, in my opinion liverpool squad is more rich than real madrid at the moment, in those finals they played really well and missed many opportunities due to their players inexperience but real madrid performance has downgraded recently, if liverpool don't qualify this time i don't know when they will.

Liverpool can make it and qualify in my opinion, it's true that they are not doing good in the premier league but they are surely motived to make something good in the UCL, it's the best time for them to get their revenge from real Madrid and whay not reach the final or even get the trophy this year

[SatoPrincess]

I'm not sure why Chelsea chose to sign Aubameyang from Barcelona; he has less of a chance of succeeding in Premier League football because he lacks the necessary strength to work hard and get the ball past the defense the way he did for Arsenal in the past. Without these attributes, players like Aubameyang are worthless on the field.

I do think that decision of signing Aubameyang was only made by Thomas Tuchel, and not Chelsea entirely. The managemet of Chelsea sealed that deal due Tuchel request to buy him as at that time. The Problem with Aubameyang is age and laziness to contend the ball with the defenders.
Not only Aubameyang is on laxity at Chelsea and in the front line, what about Raheem sterling?, in fact all Thomas Tuchel signings during last widows transfer open , are yet to live up to expectation.

I'm pretty sure Chelsea signed Aubameyang because of the number of goals he was scoring when he joined Barcelona, he scored up to 10 goals in the few number of games he played when he arrived at Barcelona which made me conclude his poor form at the end of his Arsenal career was all acted but now I understand he was so lazy on the pitch which also caused Barcelona to sell him in the summer and now Chelsea have to face same set backs with Aubameyang leading their attacking line.

[hd49728]

I'm pretty sure Chelsea signed Aubameyang because of the number of goals he was scoring when he joined Barcelona, he scored up to 10 goals in the few number of games he played when he arrived at Barcelona which made me conclude his poor form at the end of his Arsenal career was all acted but now I understand he was so lazy on the pitch which also caused Barcelona to sell him in the summer and now Chelsea have to face same set backs with Aubameyang leading their attacking line.

Aubameyang has good record in Arsenal and he has two seasons with 22 goals for Arsenal in Premier League, 2018 - 2019 and 2019 - 2020. Later, he got conflicts with coach and the club, then he had to move to Barcelona at which he revived his career again.

I agree with you that Chelsea should take into consideration his performance in Barcelona for their decision to bring him back to Premier League. In addition, his past performance in the league is another advantage for him too. Nevertheless, ageing is what Aubameyang has to suffer more seriously after each season. He now is no longer himself 2 or 3 seasons ago when he was younger.

And the general performance of Chelsea is bad that of course impacts Aubameyang too.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Well this is something that is very good, I like it when people are honest and they are not with mysteries, it is really good that CR7 clears his name, because even Wayne Rooney himself has criticized him, even though he is his friend, well yes that's a friend I don't want to see how an enemy would act, the only one I respected at that club was Ferguson, of course all the Man United workers as he says in the interview, and I like that he said about Ten Hag, since he is not anyone recognized, he is only a coach and already, he cannot tarnish the years of legend that CR7 has as a legendary player.

One of the things that I like about CR7 is that he always tells the truth, he said that the Club did not take any kind of consideration when his son was in a very serious state of health, and if a job is so disheartening that speaks volumes. bad about it, because despite everything a son is a son, and a club of that class should have a lot of consideration for its players, no matter if they are famous or not, because I consider that to be "human".

The fact that he has said that he does not respect Ten Hag is not bad, it is something sincere, if someone disrespects you, you should not give respect to that person and more so at that level, CR7 is not a rookie, as the Mou said , you cannot teach CR7 to kick a ball, or how to take a free kick, you should only direct it, and Ten Hag is for me the misfortune of Man United and those of the Club defend him as well as their fans, honestly when they Realize your mistake will be too late.

Hopefully CR7 leaves and doesn't play for Man United anymore, it's a shame in a sense that I wanted to see how he can tear the Barcelona team to pieces, because as he's going to play he'll be very motivated, and apart from that I hope he can arrive very away in the WorldCup to see what they will say...

Here is a pearl:

Man Utd 'can terminate Cristiano Ronaldo's contract' and stop him joining another club

I don't know when Cristiano and Rooney started fighting, but if I'm not mistaken it was the first time in 2006 the national championship between Portugal and England, at that time there was a wink from Ronaldo to Rooney, I don't understand what that means maybe it was a mockery? Since then, Rooney has always criticized Cristiano on the pitch and maybe in today's interview he will respond to Rooney.

Cristiano is an honest person and dares to say whatever he thinks is right, regardless of his son's health, how can a father go to a match in peace while his child is sick and needs a father figure beside him. True, everyone is human in that condition, regardless of being famous or not. But the media always fry the news and herd bad opinion.

Indeed, Cristiano should have left Manchester United, if he stays there he cannot get a good supply of balls from other players. Cristiano's goal-scoring instincts are still high and he needs to go to a place that can give him what he needs.

I don't understand much about not being able to join another club, but if it's true, maybe Cristiano should retire with such a bad performance at Manchester United?

Well, the point that we know thanks to CR7's interview is something obvious that he will not return to Man United anymore, it is a fact, just as CR7 said, neither Man United can stand him nor he Man United and As we are currently in the middle of the World Cup, all these problems that arise for next year, etc. are things that events will already happen, where will CR7 go? What can you do for his career? Being honest, I liked that CR7 could do that interview, things should not be hidden and not everyone has the courage to tell the truth to the world, just for having done that he has all my respect.

I'm not sure why Chelsea chose to sign Aubameyang from Barcelona; he has less of a chance of succeeding in Premier League football because he lacks the necessary strength to work hard and get the ball past the defense the way he did for Arsenal in the past. Without these attributes, players like Aubameyang are worthless on the field.

I do think that decision of signing Aubameyang was only made by Thomas Tuchel, and not Chelsea entirely. The managemet of Chelsea sealed that deal due Tuchel request to buy him as at that time. The Problem with Aubameyang is age and laziness to contend the ball with the defenders.
Not only Aubameyang is on laxity at Chelsea and in the front line, what about Raheem sterling?, in fact all Thomas Tuchel signings during last widows transfer open , are yet to live up to expectation.

I'm pretty sure Chelsea signed Aubameyang because of the number of goals he was scoring when he joined Barcelona, he scored up to 10 goals in the few number of games he played when he arrived at Barcelona which made me conclude his poor form at the end of his Arsenal career was all acted but now I understand he was so lazy on the pitch which also caused Barcelona to sell him in the summer and now Chelsea have to face same set backs with Aubameyang leading their attacking line.

Well, but you have to be very clear about something, Aubameyang is a very good player, and I don't understand how Barcelona let him go, although that player helped the team get ahead when Xavi needed him the most, thanks to him he was able to get a better position and the way he released it is something that I would never do, for me it was a bad decision by Barcelona, on the other hand, Chelsea is a team that has gone from less to more, and that is something that I like a lot, it is speculated that the next one to arrive here would be CR7, I'm not sure, the networks can say a lot of fake news, but I think it wouldn't be bad either, so far CR7 has done very well in the World Cup in Qatar.

Well and the transfer window is exposed further:

Arsenal's dream January transfer window as Chelsea's Christian Pulisic monitored

Christian Pulisic's World Cup performances for the USA have alerted Premier League clubs to a potential January transfer, including Arsenal.

As per the Daily Mail, Manchester United and Newcastle enquired about the American's availability in August and, along with the Gunners, they're monitoring his situation with a view for a move in the winter market.

Pulisic has impressed at the World Cup so far and most recently won the Player of the Match award against England. The USA are third in the group, but victory over Iran would guarantee qualification in Group B.

Source: https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-christian-pulisic-chelsea-transfer-25621998