Premier League Prediction Thread 2023/2024

[arimamib]

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Arteta can bring something different to Arsenal, but his problem is at the end of the season where they can't maintain their consistency so it benefits other clubs. Yes Arteta must learn from their mistakes last season, one of which is about the depth of the squad they have. The long competition must be very tiring and if they don't have good squad depth, then the same thing will happen again. It must be anticipated, with a long competition players will be prone to injury and when the main players are injured they must be replaced by players who are really ready.

I think Arteta has already made Arsenal different from the Arsenal before Arteta. They have already a stong team character with a good football. It's just unfortunate for him has to compete against Guardiola's Manchester City who is too strong for anyone. He has built a structured defending and possession-based football which has led them improved massively. This tactical shift could potentially make Arsenal a more competitive force in the long run.

The crucial issue is a sustaining level of performance throughout the entire season without making mistakes, as it's required to compete against Manchester City. The lack of squad depth has been a significant stumbling block which was proven last season when they losed Saliba due to Injury. The grueling nature of a long and competitive season demands a robust squad that can handle injuries, fatigue, and fixture congestion effectively. Learning from past mistakes is essential, and Arteta must recognize the importance of squad rotation and having capable substitutes who can step up when needed. If he can rectify this and build a squad capable of handling the rigors of a long season, Arsenal could stay on the top till the season ends.

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[Raflesia]

The first half of Aston Villa's match against Sheffield United is over.
The comparison of strength is quite visible in this match and it seems that Sheffield is still trying to make the match a draw by focusing on defense and without a single attack in this first half for them.
Honestly, I think this could have been an unfortunate situation for Aston Villa even though they dominated and the comparison was quite far but when the Sheffiled players were crowded in the defense area and the poor finishing of Aston Villa, it could have ended with 1 point for each of them even though the hope remained in the victory of Aston Villa.
Emery must do a better scheme in the second half so that the attacks they make are not always wasted because seeing from the match in this first half even though there were several attempted kicks made but Aston Villa's on target opportunities were still very few.

Aston Villa is playing with high confidence due to the results they got in the last few matches but indeed this will be very difficult if the opponent is quite passive in the match. In the first 45 minutes of the first half Sheffield tactically only defended because they realized if they came out and did an open game then this would be very profitable for Aston Villa so they would only try to survive and try to maximize the draw.

Indeed, there needs to be some changes, especially for the attacks made by Aston Viilla in today's match but this can actually make them even more profitable because with the sporadic attacks made, it is actually only a matter of time for Sheffield to let their guard down and concede goals in the second half later if the scheme they do remains the same.

[SOKO-DEKE]

Liverpool is playing well this season, and they will not try to lose against Arsenal at Anfield because they are strong, and Arteta will only find a draw in the game because it will not be an easy game for them because their players are in good shape, and they will try and defeat Arsenal to top the league table, and I trust Klopp that he will do his best to get three points against Arteta to give himself a chance of winning the Premier League title, because this season I'm not sure if Manchester City will make it this season and win the league trophy, i just believe that is only Arsenal or Liverpool that can win the trophy.

The two clubs are performing well this season, and playing at Anfield doesn't guarantee a win for Liverpool. Seriously, the match will be a difficult one for the two clubs, and it won't really be easy to predict. Liverpool played a draw against Manchester United at Anfield, Liverpool dominated the match but couldn't score any goals in the match, and we all know that Manchester United are performing poorly. Arsenal might also want to take advantage, but I am sure Liverpool won't want what happened to them against Manchester United to repeat itself against Arsenal. Liverpool will be fully prepared because they will want to take back the first position from Arsenal, and Arsenal will want to do everything possible to maintain their current first position, seriously the match will be a difficult one for the the clubs.

It's absolutely true that just being at Anfield doesn't guarantee Liverpool a win but that should base form because even last season, Liverpool couldn't beat Arsenal there. The game ended in a draw, 2-2 at Anfield ! Can you believe it? Arsenal was even winning for a bit, but Liverpool caught up towards the end. Now, this season, Liverpool seems to be doing better, and Arsenal is also doing great. So, it's kind of tricky to guess who will win, like you said.

But if I had to pick, I'd say both teams will score. Why? Because when Arsenal and Liverpool play, it's super rare for only one team to score. Even though Arsenal is playing really well, my favorite is still Liverpool, and I think they might just clinch the win. But hey, anything can happen in football, right?

[Chilwell]

Sheffield will be traveling to the Villa Park tonight and will be looking to hopefully turn the game in their favor and get a win tonight since they've not gotten any away wins, probably it will spur them to put in more effort but when you look at the team they are paired against, you might want to suggest they don't bother trying because Aston Villa are currently amongst the top strongest teams.
Friday games tend to be a bit boring and rarely show much promise and I'm expecting tonight's game to be one sided in favor of the home team, but who knows, maybe we can be surprised by Sheffield United?

When you get to see some of these season records something dramatic always happens, talking about what you said "Sheffield UTD as the only club that haven't gotten an away win since the beginning of this campaign" it could happen tonight but we shouldn't be surprised if we see the game turning in their (Sheffield) favor.
You're right about Friday games but not all Friday games, depending on the teams but I believe tonight's game would be fun but I'm not tipping the home side to score much goals from what I'm seeing.

Sheffield have just 8 points from 18 games and if this games end like this in a draw, they'd have 9 but that will not be enough for them as they need a win to free then from the relegation zone. Presently, they struggle alongside Luton and Burnley and I feel they'd need to put in more effort if they want to remain in the Premier League since this their performance is glaringly clear that for you to be in the top tier, you have to work extra hard to earn that spot.
 Judging by ymthe way Aston Villa are pressing, it will be quite difficult for Sheffield to secure a win but football can be full of surprises so let me not conclude.

Truly I must admit that Sheffield United have improved because they are able to hold Aston villa true out first half, really this is great even though the game as not end. Chris Wilder is trying is possible best to transform Sheffield United. Through out the first half Aston villa dominanted the match with almost 78% ball possession with 6 short, 6 chances created and one big chance and Sheffield United are able to withstand it all, definitely they have improved, coming back of Chris Wilder is really a big change to the team.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

The first half of Aston Villa's match against Sheffield United is over.
The comparison of strength is quite visible in this match and it seems that Sheffield is still trying to make the match a draw by focusing on defense and without a single attack in this first half for them.
Honestly, I think this could have been an unfortunate situation for Aston Villa even though they dominated and the comparison was quite far but when the Sheffiled players were crowded in the defense area and the poor finishing of Aston Villa, it could have ended with 1 point for each of them even though the hope remained in the victory of Aston Villa.
Emery must do a better scheme in the second half so that the attacks they make are not always wasted because seeing from the match in this first half even though there were several attempted kicks made but Aston Villa's on target opportunities were still very few.

I just came around now to to follow up on the this match, and honestly, let me start by saying that I am actually surprised that the first half of the game have ended without Aston villa scoring any goal, and right now, the second half if being played and already 60 minutes in total into the game, and Aston is yet to score.

And from all indication, it seems that Sheffield united know or knew that there is no way they are going to beat Aston villa if they should try and play a normal game with them, so they(Sheffield) are playing a defensive game against Aston villa.
For me, and for the rest of Arsenal fans out there, I think this is actually good for us, as Aston possibly losing this game will keep Arsenal at the top still, and with a draw, Aston villa won't be ahead of Arsenal with more than one point.

I will be happy if Sheffield can hold Aston villa to a draw in this match, or possibly beat Aston villa, but to be honest still, chances this will happen is very slim, but as always, fingers crossed 🤞.

[red4slash]

Indeed, there needs to be some changes, especially for the attacks made by Aston Viilla in today's match but this can actually make them even more profitable because with the sporadic attacks made, it is actually only a matter of time for Sheffield to let their guard down and concede goals in the second half later if the scheme they do remains the same.

Aston Villa did not relax their attack in this second half and the results are quite good now they have taken a 1 goal lead thanks to a goal created by Leon Bailey in the 59th minute although we still don't know what will happen because the referee is still trying to check whether the goal is valid or not now.
But in this case I am quite confident in what Aston Villa is doing because however sooner or later this will definitely change and the probability is still very strong for Aston Villa in this match.

Edit
The goal was disallowed by VAR and the score is still 0-0 now. but indeed this still will not undermine the probability that happens it seems because after all the scheme remains the same especially by looking at what is happening now where Sheffield still cannot get a single shot in this match because they only do the bus parking scheme then with the remaining time that is still quite a lot it could be that this will be profitable for Aston Villa.

[youdacapt]

With the things are playing out in this early minutes of the game, it's very obvious that Aston villa will win comfortably, and besides shelfield utd away record have been awful.
They are one of the team I believe that will get relegated if their form doesn't improves.

Appears like it will be very comfortable for Aston Villa against Sheffield united tonight as they go one goal ahead through Leon Bailly; on the stroke of 59 minutes. Its been a very competitive game for both sides; and i think Sheffield united can nick a draw.

Do you think villa can continue their winning run ?

edit: VAR just cancelled Aston Villa goal, can they score another?

[Palakka]

With the things are playing out in this early minutes of the game, it's very obvious that Aston villa will win comfortably, and besides shelfield utd away record have been awful.
They are one of the team I believe that will get relegated if their form doesn't improves.

Of course, today match is an easy match for Aston Villa because their opponents in today match are completely unable to threaten Aston Villa goal. I thought Aston Villa would be the winners of this match but yes, one of the goals scored was disallowed and now both teams are still standing with a score of 0-0. I think Aston Villa can score a goal in this match because they are playing at home and also their opponent is very weak in this match. If Aston Villa fails they really waste a golden opportunity in this match.

Sheffield United is the weakest team in the Premier League this season, they cannot show any revival to get out of the relegation zone. So far, Aston Villa has been able to threaten them with the attacks they have carried out, even the game in this match was like a half-field game where the ball just spun in front of the Sheffield goal because Aston Villa kept pressing them.

[ndutndut]

Sheffield will be traveling to the Villa Park tonight and will be looking to hopefully turn the game in their favor and get a win tonight since they've not gotten any away wins, probably it will spur them to put in more effort but when you look at the team they are paired against, you might want to suggest they don't bother trying because Aston Villa are currently amongst the top strongest teams.
Friday games tend to be a bit boring and rarely show much promise and I'm expecting tonight's game to be one sided in favor of the home team, but who knows, maybe we can be surprised by Sheffield United?

When you get to see some of these season records something dramatic always happens, talking about what you said "Sheffield UTD as the only club that haven't gotten an away win since the beginning of this campaign" it could happen tonight but we shouldn't be surprised if we see the game turning in their (Sheffield) favor.
You're right about Friday games but not all Friday games, depending on the teams but I believe tonight's game would be fun but I'm not tipping the home side to score much goals from what I'm seeing.

Am getting goosebumps already watching the both-team performance this night. Aston Villa is pressing so hard. There is this symbiosis that Title charges and winning runs give to a team. Who would believe Aston Villa would be this great this season? Suddenly they start dishing out stellar performances as a team. I wish they could continue with this zeal. They have to be careful because in the EPL, anything beyond your control might come in and mess the whole thing up. It happened last year with Arsenal.

Aston Villa indeed have very high enthusiasm so they play by continuously pressing their opponents even though up to now they have not been able to score a goal but I am sure that Aston Villa will win this. What's surprising is Sheffield United, they haven't even had a single shot at Aston Villa's goal.

How can Aston Villa not be crazy like this, because this victory is very important for them to win first place in the EPL league and hope that the Liverpool vs Arsenal match ends in a draw.

[Docnaster]

Indeed, there needs to be some changes, especially for the attacks made by Aston Viilla in today's match but this can actually make them even more profitable because with the sporadic attacks made, it is actually only a matter of time for Sheffield to let their guard down and concede goals in the second half later if the scheme they do remains the same.

Aston Villa did not relax their attack in this second half and the results are quite good now they have taken a 1 goal lead thanks to a goal created by Leon Bailey in the 59th minute although we still don't know what will happen because the referee is still trying to check whether the goal is valid or not now.
But in this case I am quite confident in what Aston Villa is doing because however sooner or later this will definitely change and the probability is still very strong for Aston Villa in this match.

Edit
The goal was disallowed by VAR and the score is still 0-0 now. but indeed this still will not undermine the probability that happens it seems because after all the scheme remains the same especially by looking at what is happening now where Sheffield still cannot get a single shot in this match because they only do the bus parking scheme then with the remaining time that is still quite a lot it could be that this will be profitable for Aston Villa.

What I thought was a very wonderful build up from Watkins to Bailey and resulted in the long awaited goal was disallowed. When the centre referee pointed the way of VAR, I was surprised there was nothing like an offside. I thought about offside because that is the easiest way for VAR to disallow people's goals. Your guess were right, the referee discovered a foul in the build up and that beautiful goal was disallowed.

This goal would have motivated Aston Villa the more to get more goals. But lemme see what happens next as time is fast ticking.

[Oluwa-btc]

Liverpool is playing well this season, and they will not try to lose against Arsenal at Anfield because they are strong, and Arteta will only find a draw in the game because it will not be an easy game for them because their players are in good shape, and they will try and defeat Arsenal to top the league table, and I trust Klopp that he will do his best to get three points against Arteta to give himself a chance of winning the Premier League title, because this season I'm not sure if Manchester City will make it this season and win the league trophy, i just believe that is only Arsenal or Liverpool that can win the trophy.

The two clubs are performing well this season, and playing at Anfield doesn't guarantee a win for Liverpool. Seriously, the match will be a difficult one for the two clubs, and it won't really be easy to predict. Liverpool played a draw against Manchester United at Anfield, Liverpool dominated the match but couldn't score any goals in the match, and we all know that Manchester United are performing poorly. Arsenal might also want to take advantage, but I am sure Liverpool won't want what happened to them against Manchester United to repeat itself against Arsenal. Liverpool will be fully prepared because they will want to take back the first position from Arsenal, and Arsenal will want to do everything possible to maintain their current first position, seriously the match will be a difficult one for the the clubs.

It's absolutely true that just being at Anfield doesn't guarantee Liverpool a win but that should base form because even last season, Liverpool couldn't beat Arsenal there. The game ended in a draw, 2-2 at Anfield ! Can you believe it? Arsenal was even winning for a bit, but Liverpool caught up towards the end. Now, this season, Liverpool seems to be doing better, and Arsenal is also doing great. So, it's kind of tricky to guess who will win, like you said.

But if I had to pick, I'd say both teams will score. Why? Because when Arsenal and Liverpool play, it's super rare for only one team to score. Even though Arsenal is playing really well, my favorite is still Liverpool, and I think they might just clinch the win. But hey, anything can happen in football, right?

Lemme guess, you got this prediction from one of these prediction sites online? They're not always correct as they seem you have to check who's in and who's out. I expect both sides scoring I'm although not sure they'll see that game ending all squared. Arsenal remains my best option to take the three points from the game tomorrow. They should be without no much tired leg's. If they can outdo the midfielder's then their won't be nobody channeling passes for the attackers.

Both sides scoring would happen, Liverpool shows they're capable of scoring many goals just like they thrashed Westham United at home.
Aston Villa still struggling? I never knew Sheffield United would hold the game to this extent.

[Huppercase]

With the things are playing out in this early minutes of the game, it's very obvious that Aston villa will win comfortably, and besides shelfield utd away record have been awful.
They are one of the team I believe that will get relegated if their form doesn't improves.

What more can you expect from a team that killing the show at every opportunity that comes their way, Aston Villa is not that regular teams we know back then but I'mnot sure if Aston Villa were ready tonight, they are not creating chances, look at the ball possession, 80/20 is just crazy but not a single goal from them and Sheffield United are doesn't look like team that came prepared despite having a strong defensive attacks, there midfield is weak and doesn't communicate intensively with their striker.

Although the first half of the English Premier League match tonight between Aston Villa and Shelfield United ended goalless draw but we can attest that Aston Villa out played Sheffield United and did all they could to have a goal in the first half. Imagine the percentage of possession they have against Sheffield United and passes completed and even dangerous attacks all the statistics favoured Aston Villa, but I can say that they are very much unlucky in the first half of this very match. I am not sure that Sheffield United will be as lucky as they were in the first half but however the best result of Sheffield United tonight is one point which I think they cannot even have. Aston Villa will seize all the available opportunity to at least test the top of the English Premier League table after a very long decade of not testing it.

I'm more surprised that Aston Villa only have a single shot on target and Sheffield didn't have anything at all which means that what the two team have been doing is running in between the field without any achivement. If Aston Villa could beat Arsenal in their home with less ball possesion, I'm skeptical where they got it wrong now because they didn't blend well like I expected in this match or maybe the only thing I think is good is here is there defenders and the formation they are playing today with 4-4-1-1 look more like they are here today to defend and not attack.

[Velvet78]

What is happening in the Aston Villa - Sheffield Utd game now for real? Aston Villa are just too bad tonight.    They look like they are dominant in statistics but it is actually only on ball possession and total amount of passes. But when it comes to finishing skills or even creating many number of goal opportunities they are very bad today.

We are currently in the last ten minutes of the game and it is still 0-0. This is just the result Sheffield Utd would like in a very tough game like this. I can't believe how Aston Villa are struggling this much against the worst defense team in the league now.

[nelson4lov]

I just came around now to to follow up on the this match, and honestly, let me start by saying that I am actually surprised that the first half of the game have ended without Aston villa scoring any goal, and right now, the second half if being played and already 60 minutes in total into the game, and Aston is yet to score.

And from all indication, it seems that Sheffield united know or knew that there is no way they are going to beat Aston villa if they should try and play a normal game with them, so they(Sheffield) are playing a defensive game against Aston villa.
For me, and for the rest of Arsenal fans out there, I think this is actually good for us, as Aston possibly losing this game will keep Arsenal at the top still, and with a draw, Aston villa won't be ahead of Arsenal with more than one point.

I will be happy if Sheffield can hold Aston villa to a draw in this match, or possibly beat Aston villa, but to be honest still, chances this will happen is very slim, but as always, fingers crossed 🤞.

Sheffield United's defensive strategy is working in their favour because Aston Villa is finding it very hard to play into the Sheffield united box because every ball sent there is sent away almost immediately. If Sheffield can keep their cool and kerp their defensive line as deep as it has been, I'm sure that they can earn a point here at the Villa park.

Sheffield is up 0-1 OMG!

[Furious 7]

The opportunity to be able to sit at the top of the standings like this will fail to be maximized by Aston Villa.
They played very well but in the end the results were not too expected they were confused to make several efforts that were even difficult to penetrate because Sheffield's defense was quite good and could even score first with just a few chances they had fortunately Aston Villa managed to equalize the score thanks to Zaniolo at 90+7.

Currently the match is still ongoing because extra time is given long enough but with the time conditions getting tight it looks like they will only get 1 point in this match and fail to be at the top of the standings that many people expect.

[Weawant]

With the things are playing out in this early minutes of the game, it's very obvious that Aston villa will win comfortably, and besides shelfield utd away record have been awful.
They are one of the team I believe that will get relegated if their form doesn't improves.

It's past the seventieth minutes and Aston villa is yet to gat a goal obviously they aren't finding it any easy winning, I don't think they are winning any easy I'm even shocked at the scores as it's very likely Sheffield is going to win this match and Aston villa may just be left with no point Or goal. To think that a team at the relegation is causing this much problem to Aston villa

The second half was actually a struggle for Aston villa and Sheffield had gotten a goal already which they are defending at all cost not wanting to comceed another goal, this is why earlier I did mention to some one that position on the table isn't a perfect criteria to be sure about a team winning or loosing a match. Sometimes a team can be at the bottom just like Sheffield a d win, similar thing happened in the Italian league a team at the bottom drew to a team close to the top.

[temple]

I just came around now to to follow up on the this match, and honestly, let me start by saying that I am actually surprised that the first half of the game have ended without Aston villa scoring any goal, and right now, the second half if being played and already 60 minutes in total into the game, and Aston is yet to score.

And from all indication, it seems that Sheffield united know or knew that there is no way they are going to beat Aston villa if they should try and play a normal game with them, so they(Sheffield) are playing a defensive game against Aston villa.
For me, and for the rest of Arsenal fans out there, I think this is actually good for us, as Aston possibly losing this game will keep Arsenal at the top still, and with a draw, Aston villa won't be ahead of Arsenal with more than one point.

I will be happy if Sheffield can hold Aston villa to a draw in this match, or possibly beat Aston villa, but to be honest still, chances this will happen is very slim, but as always, fingers crossed 🤞.

Sheffield United's defensive strategy is working in their favour because Aston Villa is finding it very hard to play into the Sheffield united box because every ball sent there is sent away almost immediately. If Sheffield can keep their cool and kerp their defensive line as deep as it has been, I'm sure that they can earn a point here at the Villa park.

Sheffield is up 0-1 OMG!

Lol this is so shocking because when I checked the result for a second it was 1-0 for Aston Villa, but now I realize that goal was denied via VAR I think?

But they were able to tie the game in the last minute, though this is still a disappointing result for them for sure and that is why I am against saying that this game should be easy because they are at the top of the table and Sheffield is at the bottom. What a bummer for Aston Villa.

[boltz]

I just came around now to to follow up on the this match, and honestly, let me start by saying that I am actually surprised that the first half of the game have ended without Aston villa scoring any goal, and right now, the second half if being played and already 60 minutes in total into the game, and Aston is yet to score.

And from all indication, it seems that Sheffield united know or knew that there is no way they are going to beat Aston villa if they should try and play a normal game with them, so they(Sheffield) are playing a defensive game against Aston villa.
For me, and for the rest of Arsenal fans out there, I think this is actually good for us, as Aston possibly losing this game will keep Arsenal at the top still, and with a draw, Aston villa won't be ahead of Arsenal with more than one point.

I will be happy if Sheffield can hold Aston villa to a draw in this match, or possibly beat Aston villa, but to be honest still, chances this will happen is very slim, but as always, fingers crossed 🤞.

Sheffield United's defensive strategy is working in their favour because Aston Villa is finding it very hard to play into the Sheffield united box because every ball sent there is sent away almost immediately. If Sheffield can keep their cool and kerp their defensive line as deep as it has been, I'm sure that they can earn a point here at the Villa park.

Sheffield is up 0-1 OMG!

True! I can't believe they are about to win and this is truly a surprise but if we take a closer look on all Europe top 4  championships , we had big surprises almost in every one.

Overall , I think Sheffield played well and like you said , they have a strong defense strategy that sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Luck for them , today it worked and 3 important points for them .

[Spaceman1000$]

                          Aston villa Vs  Sheffield United

Aston villa aren't playing as if they need a win, they seem to unprepared to take the lead even if they are playing at home, there is no intensity nor any form of seriousness from the aston villa side despite all the possessions they have all through the game, they really dont seem ready to get to the top of the table yet, maybe not tonight or maybe never, i dont consider  them a potential contender for the title judging by whats happened tonight and if aston villa is the only team left to chase arsenal in the title race then its gonna be a smooth sail for the gunner allthrough.
A 1-1 draw was a fair one though, considering that they where losing up till towards die minute before they had a breakthrough.

[youdacapt]

What is happening in the Aston Villa - Sheffield Utd game now for real? Aston Villa are just too bad tonight.    They look like they are dominant in statistics but it is actually only on ball possession and total amount of passes. But when it comes to finishing skills or even creating many number of goal opportunities they are very bad today.

We are currently in the last ten minutes of the game and it is still 0-0. This is just the result Sheffield Utd would like in a very tough game like this. I can't believe how Aston Villa are struggling this much against the worst defense team in the league now.

In the end, you win a football match by the number of goals you score more than your opponent. Aston Villa faced a setback tonight as they draw 1-1 at home to Sheffield United and failed to go to the top of the EPL table albeit until Liverpool -Arsenal tie is done. Also, they went behind first in what was not a perfect night for the villans.

Do you think they can compete for the champions league places, because we all know they are not league contenders.