Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024

[KTChampions]

Casemiro is a defensive midfielder, not a playmaker. Just because Ten Hag is bad at using the tools at his disposal does not mean that the tools are bad, but rather that Ten Hag is a fool. In addition, the fouls he commits do not mean that he is to blame for them, for example recently when Onana made a bad pass and Casemiro had to make a foul to save the team from a goal, it was Onana's fault and not Casemiro.

This was a similar thing I was telling a United fan when they lost against Galatasaray, Erik Ten Hag is not a very bad coach but I think he's poor in his decision making this season and it's affecting the team also causing them to lose some games when they should be winning comfortably, well all know he's lacking options in his squad depth due to the injury  crisis in the team currently but he should be able to manage the team he's got and put the rightful players at the rightful position.

 Casemiro's arrival was very beneficial to Manchester united last season but this season he's been very sluggish and made many errors and barely mark an opposition player without getting warned or booked, however I feel his poor performance might be due to fatigue and he needs to be rested for a while to get him kicking again.

Maybe Casemiro works so hard in training (unlike Sancho) that Ten Hag is happy, but he simply doesn’t have the energy left for games? 
I don’t know the reasons (I’m not inside the club) but I see the result and I know who is responsible for this result - the head coach. If your players degrade, it's your fault. Even Rashford has turned into a log this season. You can blame the players (which Ten Hag does all the time), but even if the players are to blame, it is his fault.

[borovichok]

Maybe Casemiro works so hard in training (unlike Sancho) that Ten Hag is happy, but he simply doesn’t have the energy left for games? 
I don’t know the reasons (I’m not inside the club) but I see the result and I know who is responsible for this result - the head coach. If your players degrade, it's your fault. Even Rashford has turned into a log this season. You can blame the players (which Ten Hag does all the time), but even if the players are to blame, it is his fault.

There's alot of blunders in Manchester united squad, from the goal keeper, André Onana to the frontline, this case can not be sorted out currently, it will definitely take time. Erik Ten Hag practice favoritism in his squad, choosing the players he likes and dumps the ones that do meet up but because they fall out of favour under him, he dropped them, this case has happen to Cristiano Ronaldo and now is Jadon Sancho. Erik Ten Hag is the man killing Manchester United slowly with his bad character towards his players. Casemiro is aged and have achieved major titles during his time in Real Madrid, playing for United is more like having extra time to enjoy football with the English side, not longer competent enough.

[rahmad2nd]

Well it's obvious that the absence of two players Kelvin Debruyne and Rodi has contributed to their poor performance and this should let Pep Guardiola to know that the team still needs strengthening, he Ned's to send scouts to search for players that would cover up for those above mentioned ones in cases like this, however Rodri could be in the line up after the break to face Brighton, atleast it would be able to reduce the pressure mounted on the team until the return of Kelvin Debruyne.
 
  Well I knew they would find it very tough to win against Arsenal based on Arsenal's current performance and home advantage but it was the match against Wolverhampton that got me suprised cause I expected them to comfortably beat Wolves after their defeat in the EFL tournament against Newcastle, Pep Guardiola needs to do everything possible to make sure they win against Brighton if not their confidence level would reduce very bad.

And as I said before with De Bruyne absent, now Pep is trying to find other player options that are ideal for his system. Or, he is selecting by rotating several of his players who can play in De Bruyne's position. Thus, Pep can return to using the 3-2-4-1 pattern. Unfortunately, as far as I have observed there is no player who has the same characteristics as De Bruyne who is absent due to injury. Or it could be that Pep has thought of another plan with another strategy and also added to his system. What is certain is, we don't know what Pep Guardiola is planning with his staff. However, we both know that Pep is a coach who is intelligent, experienced, has many tactics and prioritizes good play from his team's squad, rather than just targeting victory but their performance is poor.

Speaking of the match against Brighton, Rodri will return to join his team's squad again.
IMO, it is very likely that Pep will return to implementing the 3-2-4-1 system. The problem is, Rodri and John Stones have once again been able to partner as a double pivot. So the question is, will Pep continue to rotate his players. or will play Grealish, Foden, Alvarez and Bernardo Silva. For me, that's the ideal. and it is very likely that, if Pep applies this pattern and line-up as I said, Brighton will be defeated by a fairly large score. Also, the match was held at the Etihad Stadium.

As for City's defeat against Wolves, we can see that Pep didn't play several key players. there was a rotation he made, especially Matheus Nunes, and he was replaced by Oscar Bobb. also, Jereme Duku. The defeat against Arsenal was natural because Arsenal has now upgraded their squad.
One thing we need to remember is that no matter how strong a team is, there is no guarantee that it will always win its matches and that happened to Manchester City in its two matches in the Premier League.

[Joca97]

Maybe Casemiro works so hard in training (unlike Sancho) that Ten Hag is happy, but he simply doesn’t have the energy left for games? 
I don’t know the reasons (I’m not inside the club) but I see the result and I know who is responsible for this result - the head coach. If your players degrade, it's your fault. Even Rashford has turned into a log this season. You can blame the players (which Ten Hag does all the time), but even if the players are to blame, it is his fault.

There's alot of blunders in Manchester united squad, from the goal keeper, André Onana to the frontline, this case can not be sorted out currently, it will definitely take time. Erik Ten Hag practice favoritism in his squad, choosing the players he likes and dumps the ones that do meet up but because they fall out of favour under him, he dropped them, this case has happen to Cristiano Ronaldo and now is Jadon Sancho. Erik Ten Hag is the man killing Manchester United slowly with his bad character towards his players. Casemiro is aged and have achieved major titles during his time in Real Madrid, playing for United is more like having extra time to enjoy football with the English side, not longer competent enough.

I think Man Utd needs a whole reorganisation of the team. Starting from the coach then to all of the players. Onana at goal is critical,Maguire im not even gonna comment. Midfield looks okay in attack they need better players. So many players getting removed from the squad and i think if they dont sack Ten Hag its gonna get critical

[Zlantann]

Well it's obvious that the absence of two players Kelvin Debruyne and Rodi has contributed to their poor performance and this should let Pep Guardiola to know that the team still needs strengthening,

Yes mate I think Manchester city are suffering from extreme injury problems and the match against arsenal exposed how even them can fall without the right players, they are missing Kevin and some players are playing the wrong roles or aren't playing in their natural position.
One of the biggest mistakes they made was to sell some very important players and they didn't improve their midfield

Manchester City didn't only miss Kevin De Bruyne but they also missed the Spanish player Rodri. Their absence made Arsenal dominate the midfield and ultimately got that important three points. I am afraid that City will continue to suffer until they have all their suspended and injured players back to the teams. This is why we cannot predict football because it is filled with uncertainties due to injuries and bookings.

Now, Saying Erik Ten Hag is the problem makes you the number one problem.

First, get over with whatever the Glazers have got to do with Manchester United. Can they just wrap things up? They should sell the club to the Qateris who have emerged the highest bidders of the club.

Secondly, backing Erik Ten Hag with whatever he has after investment in the repair and upgrade of the facilities on Manchester United. ( Carrington ).
With the right players in, Manchester United will be back winning and chasing tittles once again. Harry Maguire would be definitely out soon. He's only being dramatic deceiving his azz bout fighting for his place im the lineup.

The Glazers are not selling the club until the end of next season when they intend to get a higher bidder but it looks unlikely based on Manchester United's performance. The club needs to be patient with Erik Ten Hag because it might be too early to let him go. Nobody stopped Harry Maguire from leaving the club this season, the issue was that there was no serious club bidding for him. He was told to leave if he got a club, so he should already know that he would spend more time on the bench. He is free to leave the club anytime he wants because I don't think he is part of the coach's plan.      

[snipie]

Maybe Casemiro works so hard in training (unlike Sancho) that Ten Hag is happy, but he simply doesn’t have the energy left for games? 
I don’t know the reasons (I’m not inside the club) but I see the result and I know who is responsible for this result - the head coach. If your players degrade, it's your fault. Even Rashford has turned into a log this season. You can blame the players (which Ten Hag does all the time), but even if the players are to blame, it is his fault.

Coach is always responsible for the performance of his players and the result of his team in each game regardless of injuries, sickness and red cards. He has to maintain his players fits all the time and has enough good substitutes to replace and rotate them when necessary.
Manchester United isn't okay this season and Ten Hag is under pressure to get the team back to its performance.

[lalabotax]

Well it's obvious that the absence of two players Kelvin Debruyne and Rodi has contributed to their poor performance and this should let Pep Guardiola to know that the team still needs strengthening,

Yes mate I think Manchester city are suffering from extreme injury problems and the match against arsenal exposed how even them can fall without the right players, they are missing Kevin and some players are playing the wrong roles or aren't playing in their natural position.
One of the biggest mistakes they made was to sell some very important players and they didn't improve their midfield

Of course, Man City is really suffering due to injuries to several of their key players. It cannot be denied that the absence of Bruyne and Rodri will have a big impact. They may still have Haaland and several other top players to strengthen the team. but we all know how important the contribution and importance of these two players, especially de Bruyne, is to the team. The hamstring injury he suffered several months ago is even expected to continue until the end of the year. Not to mention after he recovers, we don't know whether his performance will be the same as before or whether there will still be differences. Because we know that if someone suffers a serious injury, Usually, even though they have recovered, their performance will not be as optimal as before and they are prone to re-injury. Hopefully this is not true and de Bruyne can really play optimally like before when he returns. What is certain is that Pep Guardiola currently really has to work hard so that they can survive and improve their performance even without these two players optimally.

[Rockstarguy]

Well it's obvious that the absence of two players Kelvin Debruyne and Rodi has contributed to their poor performance and this should let Pep Guardiola to know that the team still needs strengthening,

Yes mate I think Manchester city are suffering from extreme injury problems and the match against arsenal exposed how even them can fall without the right players, they are missing Kevin and some players are playing the wrong roles or aren't playing in their natural position.
One of the biggest mistakes they made was to sell some very important players and they didn't improve their midfield

I think what this two players are experiencing is just nature, this are players that has so much put in so much energy in the Victory of Manchester City in several seasons, I think that is why Manchester City is going through difficult times. The injury problem of Manchester City of these two players can be a serious problem of Manchester City this season in the Champions league and Premier league. Manchester City performance has reduce this season due to much energy their main players put in to win different competitions I'm last season. Let's just hope Manchester City can still revive back to their good performance.

[Velvet78]

By the way recently Manchester City have had interesting statistics which I mean like a coincidence or maybe not. 

They were able to win the recent games with Rodri. But in his absence they couldn't do this and lost those games. Rodri is a really important part of this team now of course. He is making a really serious contribution with his goal attempts by helping his teammates in the attacking line as well. But of course the reason why they lost those games isn't only this situation. They need to make a good level of improvement in team performance on one hand.

[Furious 7]

The Glazers are not selling the club until the end of next season when they intend to get a higher bidder but it looks unlikely based on Manchester United's performance. The club needs to be patient with Erik Ten Hag because it might be too early to let him go. Nobody stopped Harry Maguire from leaving the club this season, the issue was that there was no serious club bidding for him. He was told to leave if he got a club, so he should already know that he would spend more time on the bench. He is free to leave the club anytime he wants because I don't think he is part of the coach's plan.      

This is what makes the Glazer family hated by most fans of United because they are considered to only want business without caring about the condition of the club. But indeed it can be realized and what the fans say is true but on the other hand the Glazer family is also a businessman so they will still wait until they are absolutely sure that the offers of some people who are currently happening such as Sheikh Jassim who currently seems still very strong and has approached will be a little hassle with the selfishness of the Glazers who do not let him control Manchester United.
For Maguire, he could have left Manchester United last season but of course we know that the offer was flatly rejected even though West Ham had previously raised the offer several times but it was considered not according to value even though the price was quite good for a Maguire.

[Rengga Jati]

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Arsenal fans are happy after the head to head 12 games lost to Pep Guardiola all alone.
Can Arsenal take same pressure to face Chelsea, for that game, I'm supporting Chelsea getting a win or draw. Arsenal has won too much.
Pep Guardiola will come up soon with a strategic plan. Soon!

Of course, after all this is an elite match in the EPL, when you can beat Man City, that is an expected achievement. Even though Arsenal itself is currently on fire to make its team even better, unfortunately, sometimes they are not that consistent. Even though now is a very good timing for them to continue to get good opportunities, especially when their toughest opponents are not in good condition. the optimal one. On the other hand, Arsenal also still has several problems when playing against several other big time players. However, even though clubs like Chelsea and Newcastle may not be as big as Arsenal, they can sometimes be quite troublesome. So they have to continue to be vigilant in the next few matches.

Of course, after all this is an elite match in the EPL, when you can beat Man City, that is an expected achievement. Even though Arsenal itself is currently on fire to make its team even better, unfortunately, sometimes they are not that consistent. Even though now is a very good timing for them to continue to get good opportunities, especially when their toughest opponents are not in good condition. the optimal one. On the other hand, Arsenal also still has several problems when playing against several other big time players. However, even though clubs like Chelsea and Newcastle may not be as big as Arsenal, they can sometimes be quite troublesome. So they have to continue to be vigilant in the next few matches.

[Mr.right85]

Yes I agree with you, that they should not make the absence of their 2 key players an excuse for their recent results, because they are actually a club that has an even strength between their first and second players. It's just that maybe their strategy didn't work out, and they had to accept some negative results.
I think Pep has done an evaluation and he will certainly be prepared to make some changes. Especially in the upcoming match maybe Rodri will be able to play for them again, following his sentence has ended.

In fact, Manchester City doesn't need to wait for these two players to strengthen the club's performance to get consistent wins like before and it's just enough for Rodri to be able to appear again with City I'm sure this club will shine again because Rodri is a player who really influences Manchester City's performance because his intelligence and talent for controlling the ball are very reliable and Guardiola really needs this player and after Rodri's return I think everything will be fine.

I think Rodri has learned alot over time from Pep and become the most destructive in his position going both ways, on the ball and off it. Finding a replica is almost impossible at this point. It was evident that his absence was going to affect their team play. Even though Manchester city has lost 2 consecutive EPL games so far but we shouldn’t confuse that with the idea that Manchester City are going to go away.
Now, Rodri’s suspension is over  and he will be back for the home game against Brighton, the first after the international break. Stones, such a vital part of City’s development last season, should also be back in the starting line-up.
Their absentees would be back in anytime soon and when other teams start to creak and shudder under the pressure, Manchester City will start to pick up vital points. It is a cliche but Manchester City know how to win. They know how to deal with the pressure.

[Asiska02]

Well it's obvious that the absence of two players Kelvin Debruyne and Rodi has contributed to their poor performance and this should let Pep Guardiola to know that the team still needs strengthening,

Yes mate I think Manchester city are suffering from extreme injury problems and the match against arsenal exposed how even them can fall without the right players, they are missing Kevin and some players are playing the wrong roles or aren't playing in their natural position.
One of the biggest mistakes they made was to sell some very important players and they didn't improve their midfield

I guess you are talking about players like Gundogan which was replaced by Kovacic from Chelsea. Every strong team must have a weakness and that of Manchester City was noticed and that was used to take advantage of them. It shows that they can’t do without some certain players even if they substitute with others. Lack of De Brune in the squad have not been showing too much when they have been playing other teams but now that they face a big team like Arsenal, they have both miss out of the game with De Brune and Rodri. This is just a game and it happens to anyone it wishes at some point and I think Manchester City won’t be weakened by this not to do better in their next match in the league.

[Sakanwa]

By the way recently Manchester City have had interesting statistics which I mean like a coincidence or maybe not. 

They were able to win the recent games with Rodri. But in his absence they couldn't do this and lost those games. Rodri is a really important part of this team now of course. He is making a really serious contribution with his goal attempts by helping his teammates in the attacking line as well. But of course the reason why they lost those games isn't only this situation. They need to make a good level of improvement in team performance on one hand.

With the recent performances of Manchester City,I can conclude that Rodri is the most important player to Manchester City.Some persons used to say it's Debruyne,but it is very obvious now that City can even do without the so called Debruyne,because while he was absent due to injury,City were still winning games back to back having Rodri in the team,but the absence of Rodri exposes Manchester City's nakedness,and it has shown to other EPL team that if they can mark Rodri out of the field,they will gain control over City.
I can still go on to say that Rodri is the best defensive midfielder in the world currently,and with his statistics,we can conclude on that.I really love the young man,and I wish he was in my team.

[Docnaster]

Well it's obvious that the absence of two players Kelvin Debruyne and Rodi has contributed to their poor performance and this should let Pep Guardiola to know that the team still needs strengthening,

Yes mate I think Manchester city are suffering from extreme injury problems and the match against arsenal exposed how even them can fall without the right players, they are missing Kevin and some players are playing the wrong roles or aren't playing in their natural position.
One of the biggest mistakes they made was to sell some very important players and they didn't improve their midfield

I guess you are talking about players like Gundogan which was replaced by Kovacic from Chelsea. Every strong team must have a weakness and that of Manchester City was noticed and that was used to take advantage of them. It shows that they can’t do without some certain players even if they substitute with others. Lack of De Brune in the squad have not been showing too much when they have been playing other teams but now that they face a big team like Arsenal, they have both miss out of the game with De Brune and Rodri. This is just a game and it happens to anyone it wishes at some point and I think Manchester City won’t be weakened by this not to do better in their next match in the league.

Undoubtedly, Kelvin De Bruyne and his Manchester City teammate Rodri were two of the most important members of the Pep Guardiola team that won the treble last season and that why since the sustained injury this season, Manchester City hasn't been getting good results like they were getting last season.
The absence of Kelvin De Bruyne also has significantly  affected Erling Haaland's goalscoring abilities as the Belgian was always assisting  Haaland for most of his goals last season. Rodri's injury isn't as serious as De Bruyne's injury an would return to action very soon.

[Leviathan.007]

Just after four months of playing at Aston Villa, Youri Tielemans wants to leave the team. He left Leicester and joined Aston Villa but this 26-year-old palyer couldn't have too much chance in Aston Villa to prove himself and so far in this season he played in eight games for Aston Villa but he was never in the first squad and that's why he doesn't have a good relationship with the coach of Aston Villa and he wants to leave during the winter.

[Coyster]

They were able to win the recent games with Rodri. But in his absence they couldn't do this and lost those games. Rodri is a really important part of this team now of course. He is making a really serious contribution with his goal attempts by helping his teammates in the attacking line as well. But of course the reason why they lost those games isn't only this situation. They need to make a good level of improvement in team performance on one hand.

Rodri is so important and indispensable for Manchester City, they do not even have a like-for-like replacement for him, they bought Kalvin Philips for that purpose, but he has failed to impress Guardiola and has been given little to no playing time. Rodri would be back for the game against Brighton and he is definitely walking straight back into the squad and i'm pretty sure he has learnt his lesson after his three match suspension. Having said that, maybe City has to buy another defensive midfielder, it is quite bad that they struggle so much whenever Rodri isn't available, what if he picks up a long term injury, thus i think the club has to strengthen in that department.

[arimamib]

Well it's obvious that the absence of two players Kelvin Debruyne and Rodi has contributed to their poor performance and this should let Pep Guardiola to know that the team still needs strengthening,

Yes mate I think Manchester city are suffering from extreme injury problems and the match against arsenal exposed how even them can fall without the right players, they are missing Kevin and some players are playing the wrong roles or aren't playing in their natural position.
One of the biggest mistakes they made was to sell some very important players and they didn't improve their midfield

I guess you are talking about players like Gundogan which was replaced by Kovacic from Chelsea. Every strong team must have a weakness and that of Manchester City was noticed and that was used to take advantage of them. It shows that they can’t do without some certain players even if they substitute with others. Lack of De Brune in the squad have not been showing too much when they have been playing other teams but now that they face a big team like Arsenal, they have both miss out of the game with De Brune and Rodri. This is just a game and it happens to anyone it wishes at some point and I think Manchester City won’t be weakened by this not to do better in their next match in the league.

Undoubtedly, Kelvin De Bruyne and his Manchester City teammate Rodri were two of the most important members of the Pep Guardiola team that won the treble last season and that why since the sustained injury this season, Manchester City hasn't been getting good results like they were getting last season.
The absence of Kelvin De Bruyne also has significantly  affected Erling Haaland's goalscoring abilities as the Belgian was always assisting  Haaland for most of his goals last season. Rodri's injury isn't as serious as De Bruyne's injury an would return to action very soon.

Well was I wrong. I did not find any news that said Rodri suffered an injury like the one you have discussed. Rodri's absence from the match against Arsenal was not due to injury but because of the punishment resulting from the red card he received. I think Manchester City only lost Kevin De Bruyne because he had a long injury recovery period.

It is quite appropriate that the absence of these two core players makes the balance of the Manchester City team unbalanced. I think Pep must be able to anticipate this in the upcoming matches because he needs a win to be able to compete with Arsenal at the top of the standings again.

In the upcoming match, Manchester City will face Brighton at the Etihad stadium. This match will be the key for them to end the bad streak in the two matches they have played. I think playing in front of their own supporters will give Manchester City a big chance of securing victory in this match.

[nelson4lov]

Just after four months of playing at Aston Villa, Youri Tielemans wants to leave the team. He left Leicester and joined Aston Villa but this 26-year-old palyer couldn't have too much chance in Aston Villa to prove himself and so far in this season he played in eight games for Aston Villa but he was never in the first squad and that's why he doesn't have a good relationship with the coach of Aston Villa and he wants to leave during the winter.

He should definitely go if by the end of the season, he doesn't get a lot of playing that. He transferred to Aston villa because he wanted to continue competing at the top level and is not getting that so it's quite simple. Tielemans is a solid MF so it's sad to see someone of his quality not getting a lot of playing time. He and Maddison were my favorite Leicester city players in recent years.

In the upcoming match, Manchester City will face Brighton at the Etihad stadium. This match will be the key for them to end the bad streak in the two matches they have played. I think playing in front of their own supporters will give Manchester City a big chance of securing victory in this match.

Brighton is not a respecter of any big team so expect them to give City a run for their money. Brighton too haven't had the best of results in recent games

[BitcoinHunt3r]

By the way recently Manchester City have had interesting statistics which I mean like a coincidence or maybe not.  

They were able to win the recent games with Rodri. But in his absence they couldn't do this and lost those games. Rodri is a really important part of this team now of course. He is making a really serious contribution with his goal attempts by helping his teammates in the attacking line as well. But of course the reason why they lost those games isn't only this situation. They need to make a good level of improvement in team performance on one hand.

Haha, that's just speculation or just luck or maybe Manchester City has reached the end of its golden age, we know that Manchester City definitely has a limit  time when playing its main squad I mean some of them are old and need a generation and several of these mainstay players have left in the last transfer market, Pep needs to prepare a new plan for the long term. On the other hand, their competitors like Arsenal seem to be finding their golden age I mean a shift will probably happen this season or next season.