Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024

[Falconer]

Marcus Rashford, is one of the important players for Manchester United under the tutelage of Erik Ten Hag. although Rashford did not provide many goals for Manchester United, his role for the team was indispensable. moreover, when Ronaldo did not contribute much to The Red Devils as a pure sticker. actually Rashford was a winger, Ten Hag rotated him to become a center forward according to the needs of the team at that time. so, it's only natural that Rashford isn't the answer to what the team needs as a pure sticker.

currently, Ten Hag has no other choice to bring in a centre-forward after Ronaldo's departure from Old Trafford. United are rumored to be participating in the hunt for players in the upcoming January transfer window. especially to find the right player, as a replacement for Ronaldo later. if Ten Hag doesn't do it, I don't think United can finish in the top four until the season is over.

Rashford can play in a number of positions including centre-forward. I'm backing him to be in his natural position, but considering Ten Hag can exploit his abilities it's possible to play him as a centre-forward.

But now Rashford's chances of playing in his original position will be more, considering that Ronaldo, who plays in the same position, has left Manchester United. I would love to get Manchester United to sign another striker after Ronaldo's departure, this has to be realized soon because they need him. There are number of names that have started to be linked with Manchester United, but we don't know who will receive an official offer yet.

[gabbie2010]

currently, Ten Hag has no other choice to bring in a centre-forward after Ronaldo's departure from Old Trafford. United are rumored to be participating in the hunt for players in the upcoming January transfer window. especially to find the right player, as a replacement for Ronaldo later. if Ten Hag doesn't do it, I don't think United can finish in the top four until the season is over.

Ten Hag will do everything to get a player who can replace Ronaldo role in the transfer market. Manchester United needs to move quickly to find players to fill the position left by Ronaldo. Cody Gakpo is often associated with Manchester United because he is considered to have almost the same characteristics as Ronaldo. Gakpo usually plays in the winger position and can also be relied on as a center striker, after showing his best performance in the world cup he can be relied on to fill in for Manchester United's attack line.

Anthony Martial and Rashford are strikers who are capable of playing an attacking role role after the departure of Ronaldo afterall Ten Hag had alway benched Ronaldo in many of Man Utd matches, Man Utd may sign sign a backup striker in case of injury to the two above mentioned players, personally I think their present squad is formidable enough without Ronaldo, they just needed to up their game and improve their performance, players like Anthony, Sancho, Ganacho, Rashford, Eriksen etc are quality players who are capable of pushing the club as top four contender, they are now 3 points below top four with an outstanding match.

[Docnaster]

No doubt, Rashford hasn't played to the expected standard in these last few months. But it is not enough to conclude that he is no more an important player in Manchester United's squad. Rashford gave his best for the club last season, and since the beginning of this season he has been a leg in and a leg out of playing moment all because of injury. I think it's quite too early to underrate this guy because if he wasn't good, clubs like PSG won't be running after him. it will be good to see the Manchester United board make moves in retaining this guy.

[safari88]

In fact, Arsenal is out of the blue at the top. Only lost 1 game, but where does this level come from? Last year they achieved good results a few times, but in the end they turned out not to be consistent enough and eventually dropped back considerably. I hope this year will be different. If Arsenal go back, there will normally be no one else who can keep Macnhester City from the title. Maybe we see some more impressive results from Newcastle United also.

[Woodie]

I see no reason to think that Marcus Rashford is a very important player for the team. He is talented, but he can't score many goals.

But seeing Rashford play in the worldcup seems to suggest otherwise and with Ronaldo gone... he will probably get regular time without having to fight for his position which should help improve his goal scoring record!

Manchester United now need a regular scorer. So Tan Hag is probably thinking of an alternative to Marcus Rashford.

Too many names have popped up to be considered as alternatives, Felix of Athletico seems to be among them so is Coady but it's all about the right price and getting the guy that will put in the work without the drama like the past few seasons.

[Zaguru12]

Rashford can play in a number of positions including centre-forward. I'm backing him to be in his natural position, but considering Ten Hag can exploit his abilities it's possible to play him as a centre-forward.

But now Rashford's chances of playing in his original position will be more, considering that Ronaldo, who plays in the same position, has left Manchester United. I would love to get Manchester United to sign another striker after Ronaldo's departure, this has to be realized soon because they need him. There are number of names that have started to be linked with Manchester United, but we don't know who will receive an official offer yet.

Ronaldo exit has left the center Foward position a little bit vacant. It will be better if Martial is kept fit. This will give Rashford the ability to play from left wing. Because Rashford isn't prolific at the striker role. With Martial having fitness issue Coady Gakpo will be prioritise since he is fee looks realistic and PSV are likely to sell for the right amount

[Asiska02]

In fact, Arsenal is out of the blue at the top. Only lost 1 game, but where does this level come from? Last year they achieved good results a few times, but in the end they turned out not to be consistent enough and eventually dropped back considerably. I hope this year will be different. If Arsenal go back, there will normally be no one else who can keep Macnhester City from the title. Maybe we see some more impressive results from Newcastle United also.

After Gabriel Jesus suffered a knee injury during the World Cup, I believe Arsenal's woes are imminent. The striker will be out for a few months and will most likely miss more than ten Arsenal games. He has been an extremely important and useful player in Arsenal's attacking role. With him now ruled out, Arsenal needs someone to step in and take his place for the time being; hopefully, Nketiah will give it his all in that role.

If they can't keep up the pressure from other teams, they'll likely fall from first place in the standings, which is very risky for them right now. If at all they allow Manchester City in that position, even by mistake of a point differential, Manchester City won't give them another chance to take over the top table again.

[lulumiya]

Manchester United should do their best to keep Rashford in the team. I don't think Rashford aims to leave the team now. Surely he would like to listen to a new contract offer by his current team first. Erik ten Hag also made a statement like the team were preparing a deal for him. As he is about to have six months left in his contract, they had better hurry.

PSG have been the most rumoured team with him indeed. However this would be a big mistake for Rashford actually as long as PSG have the same trio for a long time. There is no way he is finding a place for himself in the starting eleven there. It is much better for him to stay here in that case.

[iamsange]

Rashford can play in a number of positions including centre-forward. I'm backing him to be in his natural position, but considering Ten Hag can exploit his abilities it's possible to play him as a centre-forward.

But now Rashford's chances of playing in his original position will be more, considering that Ronaldo, who plays in the same position, has left Manchester United. I would love to get Manchester United to sign another striker after Ronaldo's departure, this has to be realized soon because they need him. There are number of names that have started to be linked with Manchester United, but we don't know who will receive an official offer yet.

Ronaldo exit has left the center Foward position a little bit vacant. It will be better if Martial is kept fit. This will give Rashford the ability to play from left wing. Because Rashford isn't prolific at the striker role. With Martial having fitness issue Coady Gakpo will be prioritise since he is fee looks realistic and PSV are likely to sell for the right amount

Manchester United's attack line is still lacking, Ten Hag is obliged to bring in a striker who is a target man, especially after Ronaldo's death, this position has become very worrying for The Red Devils to be able to target finishing in the top four positions. I totally agree that Gakpo is United's top priority, he is still young and has a very complete talent.

[sana54210]

MU can prevent him but he if will be deciding to go out from MU and MU can do nothing about that. I think that MU may start to search potential player as a replacement for rashford when he will be deciding to go out from manchester united.
In my opinion that if rashford may not think to stay even longer in the united as united already targeted some new players. Let's see whether rashford wanna try to extend his contract or not. This gonna be a challange for MU.

correctly. however the decision will be in Rashford's hands. However, I personally hope that Rashford can continue to extend his contract at MU, which will expire in the middle of 2023. Because MU clearly needs him. But PSG's offer will indeed be an attractive offer for Rashford. And with his young age, of course, Rashford also wants other experiences at other, much bigger clubs. so to be honest I think MU will find it difficult to keep Rashford.

I still do not understand why PSG wants rashford to begin with. I mean sure he is a good player, but as we all know they have a huge amount of money, we have seen them spend that huge amount of money, for some good reason or not they usually do not like to pay transfer free but pay a ton to free agent players and they could do that with Rashford as well and convince him for sure.

But, that doesn't mean that they "need" him if you ask me, they already have good players in every position, and I do not think that there would be anything needed from him. In any case, if they feel like they can afford to, then he is a good player so it shouldn't be weird.

[alpamar99]

Manchester United's attack line is still lacking, Ten Hag is obliged to bring in a striker who is a target man, especially after Ronaldo's death, this position has become very worrying for The Red Devils to be able to target finishing in the top four positions. I totally agree that Gakpo is United's top priority, he is still young and has a very complete talent.

There are already several strikers who have been linked with Manchester United this time, but on the other hand this will be a bit difficult because we also don't know yet, especially since there are still several statements saying that Manchester United will be passive in this transfer.
Maybe after this world cup is over we will know whether they will start the hunt or are really passive even though their attack line is still lacking.

[Oneandpure]

I don't think Ronaldo's space is too important for Ten Hag. If he had thought that Ronaldo would miss him, he would not have screwed up his career like this. One of the world's top four players shouldn't have had such a career break. Therefore, it is sufficient for them to transfer any substitute player instead of Ronaldo. Gakpo is a talented player who doesn't want to be a substitute. If he's going to make it to the main roster, it might be useful for him to come.

Erik Tan Hag not intersted with Cristiano Ronaldo and not try keep extended him until his contract over next summer June 2023. I think have new center forward will arrive in Manchester United at winter window transfer after center forward position have free space by leaving Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cody Gakpo have been in target list for Manchester United and try to reach personal agreement deal early before give excited offering with PSV. But after Netherland eliminated from World Cup, Manchester United rumor interested with Gakpo seems verb and not new update about how far agreement reach by United and PSV.

[Furious 7]

correctly. however the decision will be in Rashford's hands. However, I personally hope that Rashford can continue to extend his contract at MU, which will expire in the middle of 2023. Because MU clearly needs him. But PSG's offer will indeed be an attractive offer for Rashford. And with his young age, of course, Rashford also wants other experiences at other, much bigger clubs. so to be honest I think MU will find it difficult to keep Rashford.

There is still an automatic contract extension option for Rasfhord at Manchester United and seeing from Statement Ten Hag that seems to say he is comparable to Mbappe (although it seems to be exaggerated) but this is proof that he really doesn't want to lose Rashford no matter what. On the other hand, with the current conditions, it seems that if Rashford still wants to be at Manchester United, it seems that his position will be guaranteed and this can also be a reference for him if he really doesn't want to leave Old Trafford.

[AakZaki]

Marcus Rashford's contract with Manchester United will expire in the summer of 2023. I have not heard of Manchester United's attempts to offer Rashford a contract extension so far. Yes, it's true apart from Manchehster United, Marcus Rashford will also decide which team he will defend more. Erik Ten Hag might keep him, but if he wants to leave then it will be very difficult for Manchester United to hold him, especially since his contract is not going to last long.

Man United releasing Rashford is a loss. His period is still long he just needs a lot of time to play. It looks like Man United and Ten Hag are also trying to keep Rashford, but in the end only he makes the decision to stay or leave. If only being a substitute I think defending would be better, especially since Ronaldo has left he will be Ten Hag's top choice.

[ajiz138]

Marcus Rashford's contract with Manchester United will expire in the summer of 2023. I have not heard of Manchester United's attempts to offer Rashford a contract extension so far. Yes, it's true apart from Manchehster United, Marcus Rashford will also decide which team he will defend more. Erik Ten Hag might keep him, but if he wants to leave then it will be very difficult for Manchester United to hold him, especially since his contract is not going to last long.

Man United releasing Rashford is a loss. His period is still long he just needs a lot of time to play. It looks like Man United and Ten Hag are also trying to keep Rashford, but in the end only he makes the decision to stay or leave. If only being a substitute I think defending would be better, especially since Ronaldo has left he will be Ten Hag's top choice.

In essence the coach (Ten Hag) wants him to stay but all of that conclusion is up to Rashford himself whether he will buy Manchester United for the long term or try another club this is all still a matter of public concern, especially the media.
Obviously what else can Manchester United expect after he left and Ronaldo left of course it's quicker to find a replacement but for now there is still an option where Rashford is likely to stay even if it's not 100%.

[Distraction]

There is not even a need to think about Liverpool's title probability. Because it is not even close to 50% obviously. There is a huge gap with the leader and Manchester City also. Liverpool just need a miracle to get ahead of all the teams ahead of them until the end of the season. Even if they get past the others they would still have a huge difficulty in catching up with the two teams at the top. To be realistic, I think the best position Liverpool can achieve this season is the 3rd one in the standings.

Even it would be enough for Liverpool to pull themselves together and maintain a decent form for a long time. Because consistency has been their main problem so far in the league. I don't understand how they can be like this in the EPL while they are the opposite in the Champions League.

[BitcoinAccepted]

The English league is always with a full schedule. One of the few countries in Europe where they don't have a winter break. Understandable in itself, because they have something like 4-5 competitions / tournaments in which all teams can participate. And the FA cup has a lot of status. Also officially the largest football tournament worldwide. They have often said that it has a higher prestige than the national championship, but I think a team would rather be champion than win the FA cup. Liverpool still have plenty of time to recover, but it may be desirable to get another good striker in the winter break.

[nara1892]

Talking about the title for Liverpool now will be very difficult, except for two scenarios, namely they can improve significantly and also the team that is now in the top 4 has experienced a very deep decline. But will the second scenario be easy to happen, with their good performances, especially those shown by Arsenal and Manchester city? Of course it's not that easy to happen.
But when talking about the top 4 positions for Liverpool, I'm pretty optimistic they can do that.

Liverpool is right now in poor run with this most chances they are struggling for the spot into top four and talking about their chance for the title race is surely impossible because they have worst run in few days back with back to back defeats against Nottingham and Leeds United which give them big setbacks, and now they are mostly working for the spot which allow them to have chance into next seasons Champions League and for this surely they need to work on their performance and quality.

It's not possible without having few changes specially their new signing is not working positive for them, and they are still leading their wounds due to poor transfer of Sadio Mané which hurt badly and kill the momentum of the team, and now it's not possible to have improvement without any good player's entry.

In terms of the title race I agree but when it comes to positions in the Champions Zone of course it's a different story.
Even though in this case Liverpool still haven't shown anything good when compared to last season, of course their hopes of finishing in the top 4 are still there now, especially if Klopp can maximize this break and he already knows what the consequences will be if Liverpool are knocked out of the top 4. at the end of the season.
I think that Diaz and Jota are recovering now will help a little, they just have to maximize the number of players who really have to be recruited to make up for their shortcomings at the start of this season.

[bitcampaign]

Heard that some new speculation has emerged regarding the hunt for a new Manchester United right-back. The Red Devils will reportedly prioritize Denzel Dumfries' transfer from Inter Milan and Manchester United are on the hunt for a new right-back in the winter. This is because their right-back, Aaron Wan-Bissaka will leave Old Trafford once the winter transfer market opens.

So far there have been several right-backs linked with the Red Devils. However, it is not yet known who will be the priority for Erik Ten Hag's transfer. Reporting from Sky Sports Germany, the manager has pocketed the name he wants to transport to Old Trafford. Ten Hag wants his team to bring in Denzel Dumfries in 2023.

[rby]

The English league is always with a full schedule. One of the few countries in Europe where they don't have a winter break. Understandable in itself, because they have something like 4-5 competitions / tournaments in which all teams can participate. And the FA cup has a lot of status. Also officially the largest football tournament worldwide. They have often said that it has a higher prestige than the national championship, but I think a team would rather be champion than win the FA cup. Liverpool still have plenty of time to recover, but it may be desirable to get another good striker in the winter break.

The English guys took football to a whole lot of another level. It is more of a business to them than fun and sports. The viewing rites, the prestige, the hype, infact everything is worth it and funny enough that is where the money is. Even someone that ends 20th which is the last on the table will still go home with a whole lot of money even more than the toppers of some leagues.

I notice too that some people value FA cup very well more that EPL title.