Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024

[Razmirraz]

Casimero has not been at his best this season, so the Manchester United coach should be able to cope without him in a few games.

Currently Casemiro is one of the best defensive midfielders that Manchester United has, his presence in Manchester United's midfield has helped the team a lot in terms of defending and repelling opponent attacks. He also often assisted in attacks and scored several goals, he was still able to give his best performance even though his teammates often made blunders in several matches which resulted in Manchester United achieving bad results. The main problem with Manchester United's poor performance this season does not lie with a few players, it is the coach who is responsible for not being able to develop a strategy that makes the players feel comfortable when maintaining their respective positions.

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[Velvet78]

I have been thinking about the drop in Haaland's form recently. First of all it is totally normal for any player of course. I have been just thinking about whether there could be a special reason affecting it as well. De Bruyne's absence came to my mind after that. The reason why is that there was a great relationship between these two players. 

De Bruyne was sending a lot of balls to Haaland to make him more active and effective in the attacking line. You know how great De Bruyne can pass the balls to his teammates. He is like a magician. I hope that Haaland can reach his usual level sooner or later. I'm still contented with his goal effort so far of course. But I would like to see him doing good during the full season as well.

[Majestic-milf]

I have been thinking about the drop in Haaland's form recently. First of all it is totally normal for any player of course. I have been just thinking about whether there could be a special reason affecting it as well. De Bruyne's absence came to my mind after that. The reason why is that there was a great relationship between these two players. 

De Bruyne was sending a lot of balls to Haaland to make him more active and effective in the attacking line. You know how great De Bruyne can pass the balls to his teammates. He is like a magician. I hope that Haaland can reach his usual level sooner or later. I'm still contented with his goal effort so far of course. But I would like to see him doing good during the full season as well.

Haaland is more of a finisher of a good pass than he is at any other thing else that's why it looks like he's dormant. And his inaction is being noticed especially now as De bruyne is out. Is it safe to call him a flop buy? I feel so because asides from scoring, there's not much Haaland brings to the team. How so? Imagine a game where he's locked by the opponents defense, there's little else Haaland does other than running sluggishly round the field looking for a pass. He doesn't hunt for his goals like Jullian Alvarez or Foden does.

[Oluwa-btc]

I have been thinking about the drop in Haaland's form recently. First of all it is totally normal for any player of course. I have been just thinking about whether there could be a special reason affecting it as well. De Bruyne's absence came to my mind after that. The reason why is that there was a great relationship between these two players. 

De Bruyne was sending a lot of balls to Haaland to make him more active and effective in the attacking line. You know how great De Bruyne can pass the balls to his teammates. He is like a magician. I hope that Haaland can reach his usual level sooner or later. I'm still contented with his goal effort so far of course. But I would like to see him doing good during the full season as well.

And it was yet another goalless night for Manchester Citys number 9. He still wasn't with a goal as they went on to lose to Spain with the only goal coming from Gavi.
Kevin De Brunye had his effects too but not just him. Jack Grealish played important roles for Erling Haaland last season, dribbling, creating chances for Erling Haaland alongside the others.

He found it worrying as he wasn't scoring but few games later, you'll see how he handles himself, supporting and assisting,that made him a better player last season.

Asides him, Jaoa Cancelo and IIkay Gundogan, Mahrez also shouldn't be forgotten. All these players were core spines to Pep Josep Guardiola's team.

[Raflesia]

I have been thinking about the drop in Haaland's form recently. First of all it is totally normal for any player of course. I have been just thinking about whether there could be a special reason affecting it as well. De Bruyne's absence came to my mind after that. The reason why is that there was a great relationship between these two players. 

De Bruyne was sending a lot of balls to Haaland to make him more active and effective in the attacking line. You know how great De Bruyne can pass the balls to his teammates. He is like a magician. I hope that Haaland can reach his usual level sooner or later. I'm still contented with his goal effort so far of course. But I would like to see him doing good during the full season as well.

Haaland is more of a finisher of a good pass than he is at any other thing else that's why it looks like he's dormant. And his inaction is being noticed especially now as De bruyne is out. Is it safe to call him a flop buy? I feel so because asides from scoring, there's not much Haaland brings to the team. How so? Imagine a game where he's locked by the opponents defense, there's little else Haaland does other than running sluggishly round the field looking for a pass. He doesn't hunt for his goals like Jullian Alvarez or Foden does.

Haaland is a pure poacher where he has good ball control and finishing but on the other hand when he becomes a pure poacher then indirectly this needs someone who can flow the ball for him because Haaland's style is not a type of picking up the ball and dribbling like Mbappe but he prefers to find a good position and wait for the ball to finish with accuracy and good body balance.
When the midfielders can't flow the ball well then this will be a problem for Haaland because he becomes closed and confused when the ball is not flowing well so this has an impact now when Manchester City lost several players like KDB and Rodri he became stuck and had difficulty gaining momentum.

[Uruhara]

I have been thinking about the drop in Haaland's form recently. First of all it is totally normal for any player of course. I have been just thinking about whether there could be a special reason affecting it as well. De Bruyne's absence came to my mind after that. The reason why is that there was a great relationship between these two players. 

De Bruyne was sending a lot of balls to Haaland to make him more active and effective in the attacking line. You know how great De Bruyne can pass the balls to his teammates. He is like a magician. I hope that Haaland can reach his usual level sooner or later. I'm still contented with his goal effort so far of course. But I would like to see him doing good during the full season as well.

However, even though Haaland has had a slight decline, he is still the most productive player in scoring goals in the Premier League. Because even now Haaland is still the temporary top scorer this season because he has scored 8 goals this season. Last season, Haaland was much more productive, but even this season, Haaland's performance is still good. The difference is that Haaland is now always more closely guarded by opponents. Because all opponents must realize that it is very dangerous if Haaland is left without tight guard. Because he can be an unstoppable goal scoring machine if the opponent is careless. De Bruyne is an important figure who always helps supply the ball to the attack line very well. But it's a shame because the injury was bad enough that he needed a recovery time of around 4 months. Maybe December or January before he will fully recover.

[baenschi78]

It is very possible, Arsenal is in high confidence after winning the match against Manchester City and also Arsenal's performance is quite impressive this season so it is possible that they can win the match against Chelsea next weekend with a convincing score even though the match is played at Chelsea's home ground.
I think it is quite reasonable that Arsenal are the favorites in this match because the performance/quality of the Chelsea team is far below Arsenal.
I also have no doubts that Arsenal can achieve a convincing victory in this match.

Arsenal really wants to win a lot at home to Chelsea this week, because Arsenal wants to beat Tottenham, who are currently at the top of the standings with points that are no different from Arsenal. But in the next match, both Arsenal and Tottenham will both face opponents whose strength is far below theirs, and Tottenham will also try to win more at home when they face Fulham, who is currently in 12th position in the standings with the same points as Chelsea.

It's not easy to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The reason is that Chelsea is in top form, they were able to win their last two matches at home with a convincing score. This is important capital and motivation for Chelsea to beat Arsenal this week. If Chelsea is able to beat Arsenal, the players' mentality will be formed (trust the process) I am sure Chelsea's winning trend will continue. This will be tough competition in the Premier League.
It's not just Arsenal who want to win, Chelsea is also definitely aiming for victory to catch up with them at the top of the standings. This week's London derby will be a super big match. It's worth the wait.

[Mr.right85]

It's not easy to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Tell me this back in the 15years ago and I would take you seriously. Steven Gerald already made sure that history was violated and it continues to be an easy win in the Stamford Bridge these days. Over the course of last month, on the 23rd September to be specific, Chelsea was beaten by Aston Villa by a single goal at the Stamford bridge. I don’t see Chelsea posing much challenge for a top team and even, Arsenal at this point. Worst case is, Arteta has got his chance to be ahead of Manchester City once more in this season, you wouldn’t expect him not to take his chances with Chelsea to build on his point gap but, I’ll love to see Chelsea try as to not let that happen. Maybe to get a point from the game at least but, if Chelsea could win over the weekend, I doubt that.

[puloweh555]

Although this is a Merseyside Derby but obviously, that Liverpool and Everton have qualities that I think are much different. So yes, because this is a Merseyside Derby then I think, their previous match results will not be able to guarantee anything. Because usually, when they play in the derby match at least quite often also the not seeded team can play better in the derby match . But for the match between Liverpool against Everton, in essence I remain confident that Liverpool will continue their winning trend in this Merseyside Derby.

The Merseyside Derby match always attracts attention, because in every derby match, of course, prestige is at stake. Although in this derby match, Liverpool are the favorites to win against Everton because they are playing at Liverpool's home ground.

But Liverpool's current situation will not appear at full strength, because four important players are injured. Of course, this makes Klopp a little confused about choosing suitable players for the derby match later. Plus, Liverpool's schedule this month is quite busy. After playing against Derby they have to play in the Europa League and in the EPL with a break of only two days. Liverpool play in the Europa League against Toulouse on the 27th, then against Nottingham Forest on the 29th.

[Leviathan.007]

Toni Kroos will be option for Pep Guardiola after losing Kevin De Bruyne have got injured, will be reunion if Toni Kroos agree move to Manchester City because Pep Guardiola ever working with him in Bayern Munich. Toni Kroos have excellent passing quality and he has good shot on target will be good option for Manchester City for short term option after Kevin De Bruyne injury and absent until one season. Manchester City have looking for right scheme right now how to make their attacking line Erling Haaland more productive again after not scoring goals in last several matches due less assists from Kevin De Bruyne who injured.

Midfielder is crucial position in one game play, there are have controlling with attacking and defense, to get better performance Manchester City must sign Toni Kroos and we will help Haaland get touch for scoring goals again.

Kevin De Bruyne is expected to be absent for the next 4 months, and in my opinion the option of bringing in Toni Kroos to temporarily replace the position left by Kevin De Bruyne is really not right, it will be very detrimental for the Manchester City team because now Toni Kroos is no longer young and because of this As age makes his performance decline, it is very difficult in my opinion for Toni Kroos to compete in the Premier League which has a very fast game.

Actually the Manchester City team currently has no problems, this does not mean that the defeats they experienced in their last 2 matches have led to a lot of speculation that this team is in decline, the ups and downs in a team's performance is a very normal thing.

Maye the reason of why Guardiola wants to hire Toni Kross is to have an alternative option for players like Kevin De Bruyne because not having this palyer for the next games in Manchester City can obviously damage the team and this can decrease their performance while Kross is not a young player and he can't be a safe option for years in Manchester City.
  

[xzone]

Casimero has not been at his best this season, so the Manchester United coach should be able to cope without him in a few games.

Currently Casemiro is one of the best defensive midfielders that Manchester United has, his presence in Manchester United's midfield has helped the team a lot in terms of defending and repelling opponent attacks. He also often assisted in attacks and scored several goals, he was still able to give his best performance even though his teammates often made blunders in several matches which resulted in Manchester United achieving bad results. The main problem with Manchester United's poor performance this season does not lie with a few players, it is the coach who is responsible for not being able to develop a strategy that makes the players feel comfortable when maintaining their respective positions.

I don't know how correct it is to say that the only responsible person is the coach, both the players, the management and the coach are guilty here. They need to work in harmony with each other and move the team forward. Manchester United is currently having a serious problem, I don't think they can find a solution just by changing the coach. A few transfers need to be made and time is needed, maybe then they can achieve success

[Ndabagi01]

In the upcoming match, Liverpool will host Everton, precisely in week 9 of the Premier League this season. Liverpool in the last 2 matches they had to swallow negative results by accepting 1 defeat and 1 draw, obviously it was not good after they recorded a series of consecutive wins. Everton, although they won 2 times in their last 3 matches, but it was their first 2 wins this season out of 8 matches they have played. Statistically Liverpool are better, and in terms of strength Liverpool are stronger than Everton, an opportunity for them to record another victory after the last 2 weeks they could not get it.

This analysis you've done on these two teams is exactly what it is. This match will not create much uncertainty about who will win or lose in this derby. Liverpool will continue to dominate the league, and Everton will not pose a significant threat to them for not win this match. This is not a difficult match for them to win in order to maintain their place and continue their dominance in the league, and I'm convinced that they can win with a good margin of goals to increase their number of goal difference in the standings. Another statistic from their last five meetings shows that Liverpool won three, drew one, and lost one. So this Saturday’s match will be in favour of Liverpool.

[skarais]

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Currently Casemiro is one of the best defensive midfielders that Manchester United has, his presence in Manchester United's midfield has helped the team a lot in terms of defending and repelling opponent attacks. He also often assisted in attacks and scored several goals, he was still able to give his best performance even though his teammates often made blunders in several matches which resulted in Manchester United achieving bad results. The main problem with Manchester United's poor performance this season does not lie with a few players, it is the coach who is responsible for not being able to develop a strategy that makes the players feel comfortable when maintaining their respective positions.

Ten Hag is certainly responsible for his team's poor performance so far, but all players must also be responsible for their poor performance on the pitch. The fault is not only on the coach, but the entire team is to blame for the performance.

I remember there were several players who deliberately did not play at their best because they didn't like the coach. They played so badly that the coach was sacked for poor performance, it worked and I really wonder if that scenario was thought of by a handful of Manchester United players? If that exists, then I'm sure that in the end Ten Hag will be fired even though he managed to lead Manchester United to qualify for the current Champions League.

[aylabadia05]

I remember there were several players who deliberately did not play at their best because they didn't like the coach. They played so badly that the coach was sacked for poor performance, it worked and I really wonder if that scenario was thought of by a handful of Manchester United players?

Getting the coach fired by management by implementing a scenario like that is considered successful because this strategy has happened at several clubs. As a Manchester United fan, I hope that doesn't happen and even if it is done for the better of the club, I don't mind.

If that exists, then I'm sure that in the end Ten Hag will be fired even though he managed to lead Manchester United to qualify for the current Champions League.

Manchester United is busy with internal problems. Maybe you already know about the issue of buying shares. It's possible that this will be exploited by a handful of Manchester United players who don't like Erik ten Hag. When the situation is like that, the successes that Ten Hag has achieved, such as bringing Man United through to the UCL, are no longer cared about.

[bbigtart]

Ten Hag is certainly responsible for his team's poor performance so far, but all players must also be responsible for their poor performance on the pitch. The fault is not only on the coach, but the entire team is to blame for the performance.

I remember there were several players who deliberately did not play at their best because they didn't like the coach. They played so badly that the coach was sacked for poor performance, it worked and I really wonder if that scenario was thought of by a handful of Manchester United players? If that exists, then I'm sure that in the end Ten Hag will be fired even though he managed to lead Manchester United to qualify for the current Champions League.

I don't agree that ETH should be fired from Manchester United. In my opinion, the worst situation at Manchester United recently is not only the coach, but all the players must be responsible for their own play.

So if I look at Manchester United as it is now, it is more or less the same as what Liverpool experienced last season because of the storm of injuries at Manchester United. The players were also exhausted last season from playing 4 leagues and a World Cup which made the team's schedule worse until Manchester United played eight times last February (this is just an example). Manchester United just needs time to recover, so they have to give ETH the opportunity to build a strong squad.

[Sakanwa]

In the upcoming match, Liverpool will host Everton, precisely in week 9 of the Premier League this season. Liverpool in the last 2 matches they had to swallow negative results by accepting 1 defeat and 1 draw, obviously it was not good after they recorded a series of consecutive wins. Everton, although they won 2 times in their last 3 matches, but it was their first 2 wins this season out of 8 matches they have played. Statistically Liverpool are better, and in terms of strength Liverpool are stronger than Everton, an opportunity for them to record another victory after the last 2 weeks they could not get it.

This analysis you've done on these two teams is exactly what it is. This match will not create much uncertainty about who will win or lose in this derby. Liverpool will continue to dominate the league, and Everton will not pose a significant threat to them for not win this match. This is not a difficult match for them to win in order to maintain their place and continue their dominance in the league, and I'm convinced that they can win with a good margin of goals to increase their number of goal difference in the standings. Another statistic from their last five meetings shows that Liverpool won three, drew one, and lost one. So this Saturday’s match will be in favour of Liverpool.

I am not seeing this with you guys,I know quite well that Liverpool are in good form this season,and will have strength than Everton,but this Everton are begining to show that they can match other  premier league teams when it comes to strength.Liverpool are beginning to lose form,and anything can just happen in this game,Everton also have a chance of either winning or drawing the game as well,because they will want to continue winning games and moving up on the league table because they were down below.However,Joghen Klopp will try as much as possible to not either draw or lose this match,but I refuse to take side with any team because in premier league,any team can win any team.So,the better team will win.

[Docnaster]

I remember there were several players who deliberately did not play at their best because they didn't like the coach. They played so badly that the coach was sacked for poor performance, it worked and I really wonder if that scenario was thought of by a handful of Manchester United players?

Getting the coach fired by management by implementing a scenario like that is considered successful because this strategy has happened at several clubs. As a Manchester United fan, I hope that doesn't happen and even if it is done for the better of the club, I don't mind.

If that exists, then I'm sure that in the end Ten Hag will be fired even though he managed to lead Manchester United to qualify for the current Champions League.

Manchester United is busy with internal problems. Maybe you already know about the issue of buying shares. It's possible that this will be exploited by a handful of Manchester United players who don't like Erik ten Hag. When the situation is like that, the successes that Ten Hag has achieved, such as bringing Man United through to the UCL, are no longer cared about.

Manchester United have been very inconsistent with their results since the start of the season and that has made many fans of the club to call for sack of their manager Erik Ten Hag as they think it's because of his lack of good tactical approach that has caused them the defeats they've suffered this season.
However, I think there's still room for improvement from the Dutchman. It's still very early days of the new season as we still have about 30 league matches to play. Unless Manchester United continues with their current performance, I don't think it's right to sack Erik Ten Hag now

[un_rank]

I remember there were several players who deliberately did not play at their best because they didn't like the coach. They played so badly that the coach was sacked for poor performance, it worked and I really wonder if that scenario was thought of by a handful of Manchester United players?

In this situation the manager still has to be sacked cause they have lost control of the dressing room already. Managers have a role to keep the team playing in synergy and all players playing to their top potential, if they cannot do that, the owners cannot change the entire squad cause of the coach and will opt to change the manager instead and remove one or two problematic players.

- Jay -

[skarais]

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Getting the coach fired by management by implementing a scenario like that is considered successful because this strategy has happened at several clubs. As a Manchester United fan, I hope that doesn't happen and even if it is done for the better of the club, I don't mind.

Thankfully that's not true, but I still think otherwise. Hopefully that's not true, I think that's what Mourinho experienced a few seasons ago if I'm not mistaken.

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Manchester United is busy with internal problems. Maybe you already know about the issue of buying shares. It's possible that this will be exploited by a handful of Manchester United players who don't like Erik ten Hag. When the situation is like that, the successes that Ten Hag has achieved, such as bringing Man United through to the UCL, are no longer cared about.

I think it was a failure on the part of the Glazer family. They don't want to sell 100% of Manchester United to another owner, clearly that has hampered Manchester United's growth in the long term even though the new owner may not necessarily be better than now.

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I don't agree that ETH should be fired from Manchester United. In my opinion, the worst situation at Manchester United recently is not only the coach, but all the players must be responsible for their own play.

So if I look at Manchester United as it is now, it is more or less the same as what Liverpool experienced last season because of the storm of injuries at Manchester United. The players were also exhausted last season from playing 4 leagues and a World Cup which made the team's schedule worse until Manchester United played eight times last February (this is just an example). Manchester United just needs time to recover, so they have to give ETH the opportunity to build a strong squad.

The storm of injuries you mentioned only affected Manchester United defenders, but other players could certainly fill the void well. The striker's performance clearly needs to get the spotlight because their performance so far has not provided big benefits for Manchester United. They only scored 9 goals in 8 matches, what a different look compared to last season.

[BIT-BENDER]

I remember there were several players who deliberately did not play at their best because they didn't like the coach. They played so badly that the coach was sacked for poor performance, it worked and I really wonder if that scenario was thought of by a handful of Manchester United players?

In this situation the manager still has to be sacked cause they have lost control of the dressing room already. Managers have a role to keep the team playing in synergy and all players playing to their top potential, if they cannot do that, the owners cannot change the entire squad cause of the coach and will opt to change the manager instead and remove one or two problematic players.

- Jay -

Some players are very stubborn despite their talents they are very bad examples to the dressing room, back in the days the best manager to handle such players was Sir Alex Ferguson. He was not a respecter of status or class. He had axed lots of top player that were toxic for the team.

Right now Pep Guardiola is such coach we have seen what he did with cancelo. I believe every coach should know when a player is bringing bad energy into his team and when to cut them off immediately before the player influences other players.