Premier League Prediction Thread 2024/2025

[Amphenomenon]

Chelsea football club have been one of the most decorated team in the transfer window, they get players that they know isn't going to be effective to the team, no contribution but still they waste their resources just to get as much as they want, I mean teenagers, which to me I don't think is even the best way to handle a team such as Chelsea.

You’re right some of them might not be of use to the team now but they are player for the future and after a few years of going out on loans they will become useful to the team. These players are project for the future they still have a lot to learn and develop but i don’t think the management is wasting their resources, if things work out as planned there would be benefits.

Is Ironic how the management are acting, Roman spent a lot to build Chelsea academy for we to have youngsters with talent while now we see Chelsea paying millions for stars who are still upcoming disregarding the efforts of our academy players and who are limited with playing time and then when sold later on they do much more better than these stars we sign most often.

Their friendly game against Wrexham a division One side played out a 2-2 draw which many of the fans thought Chelsea was going to win without worries and it got me worried that these Chelsea players still haven't changed a bit, same mentality no force, losing possession where they are not suppose to and the coach Enzo Maresca is saying they will concede more goals if they continue to build up from the back, like is that even necessary to build from the back since they know they can't handle the pressure?

Chill out bro, pre season games are like that, a lot of big teams lose to smaller teams so don’t take pre season games seriously. Manchester City lost to Celtic but does that mean they are better than city? No. There are lotof players available for the coach and he just has to test out every one and see who suits his style better and also most of Chelsea key players were absent and were not featured in the game so a draw with Wrexham means nothing actually. Keep calm and wait for the season to start before complaining.

Its pre-season even if they lose I won`t really bother after all Poch was really doing well during pre-season but when the season started we where annoyed at his tactics and over all performance until close to season ending majority wanted him out.

[Juse14]

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Friendly matches are only used as a testing ground for big clubs to see the readiness of the club and try out some schemes to be applied when the new season starts so in this case I don't think it will be a problem even if the result is a draw or loss because after all this is only a friendly match which is considered a warm-up and not a serious match for a club.

In this friendly it seems like Enzo Maresca wanted to see the whole squad and that was evident when the whole squad was replaced to see if the players were ready or not for the new season.
By looking at the results it might seem to be a condition that is not too good for Chelsea but in terms of actual progress I think it is a positive result especially for Maresca who still wants to try players for line ups and formations that he thinks are appropriate at the start of the new season.

I do agree that friendlies are usually used for trial and getting ready for the new season. However, these matches have other important values too. In terms of being a good opportunity to test strategies and formations, friendly matches also help players enhance their physical condition as well as build team integration.

Moreover, friendly matches can serve as a way of improving player confidence, particularly for those who have just come in or the young players who are looking for the place in the first team. The results of such games, though not as important as those of the official matches, can still give some preview about the strengths and weaknesses of the team.

So while the end result may not matter much, friendlies do have a significant role in getting the team prepared for the overall season which will be long and hard.

[Docnaster]

I don't think if in Manchester United, Ten Hag could understand the problem in this team and he can ever try to solve it. Manchester United had bought many players but most of these players they couldn't help Manchester United to have better results and on the other hand, some players had dramas like Sancho and some others were injured.
I think even in the next season if they buy more players we can't expect to see something special from Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag despite all the supports he's been enjoying since he became Manchester United manager have failed to solve the club's tactical problems and that's why they've not improved in their performances as a club under the guidance of the Dutchman. I was expecting the club management to sack ten Hag after they failed to finish in the top four of the English Premier League table last season but the current extension he recently signed means that he'll have another chance to right his wrongs. I don't know if he'll be able to do that now but the earlier he improves the better for him because he'll definitely be relieved of his duties at Manchester United if he fails to improve the team's performance next season with the current group of quality players at his disposal

[Marvell1]

Coaches can always make confident sentences. Ten Hag seems to want to make an opinion to Man United supporters, he is the right choice for Man United. Of course, with the achievement statistics I get, I think Arteta is a little better at the moment. Although this season Man United got 1 FA Cup. But in the current game conditions, Arsenal is better than Man United. But indeed, in the end, the cup is indeed the main goal of the team.

Comparing Arteta and Eric ten hang is not something we should do in a haste. We should first of all understand where these two coaches are coming from and the duration they have handled their respective clubs. If you can remember some seasons ago it was between Arteta and Ole. While Arsenal had confidence in Arteta and gave him time to excel, Manchester United was so impatient and dismissed Ole. But today Arteta has gained his ground in Arsenal while Manchester United is still doubtful about Eric 10. The difference is that Arsenal trusts Arteta for all his decisions while Manchester United does not trust a Erik10.

If you are talking about the quality of play in each club, you will agree with me that Arteta is better than Erik10. But when you talk about the achievement of the coaches, you have to give it to Erik10. So, choose your best among them.

Actually past achievements are something that seems to not be the right indication of a coach at this moment. Because you know lots of coaches who have actually been able to bring an incredible results and have incredible achievements in the past is not being able to bring good results right now.

Let's just look at Ten Hag. ETH obviously had lots of achievements. But with Manchester United he has not been able to do much and the squad seems to be falling apart. At the same time Arteta is bringing in pretty decent result with Arsenal. So if I have to compare right now, I will say that Arteta is much better. But we also have to remember that he got huge amount of money from Arsenal. Well, I guess Ten Hag also got good amount of money from Manchester United even though right now Manchester United is broke.

[karabiber]

I don't think if in Manchester United, Ten Hag could understand the problem in this team and he can ever try to solve it. Manchester United had bought many players but most of these players they couldn't help Manchester United to have better results and on the other hand, some players had dramas like Sancho and some others were injured.
I think even in the next season if they buy more players we can't expect to see something special from Manchester United.

True, Antony also had personal problems because of which he was not in the best shape for some time, but these are secondary issues that arise only because of lack of experience, because a professional player should not allow this, but be able to clearly separate family and work. A coach should also be able to work with this, to what extent should he be a psychologist who should determine the state of the player and whether he is ready for the match or not. Ten Hag built this team, he knows it better than anyone else, and if he cannot achieve success with these players, then I doubt that anyone else will be able to do it, if ten Hag is fired, then the team will have to be rebuilt again.

Extending the contract with Erik ten Hag is exactly the right decision. Scoring and success are very different things for established teams with a system. Ajax is where Erik ten Hag made the leap. Ajax's success came to fruition after five years with Erik ten Hag and that included the youth system. With Ajax he created such a group of players that they almost reached the Champions League final. The management may not be expecting a championship from him at the moment, but it would be the right decision to show patience for him to establish his system. Cultures that are completely system oriented have success in football. If Erik ten Hag has the luck of football on his side, we will be talking about ManU's success in the coming years.

[AYOBA]

I don't think if in Manchester United, Ten Hag could understand the problem in this team and he can ever try to solve it. Manchester United had bought many players but most of these players they couldn't help Manchester United to have better results and on the other hand, some players had dramas like Sancho and some others were injured.
I think even in the next season if they buy more players we can't expect to see something special from Manchester United.

Honestly Manchester United have the main secret problem not only the players is there issues and the problem is themselves is the only the their coach knows a way out of the problem, but with the way Manchester United performance is going on currently now I don’t think there performance can come better soon if thought they have bought news players, accept if their coach put much efforts in much efforts to make the team become very standard.

Because even with the way Manchester United performed last season you will understand that they can’t make any changes in next coming seasons, because poorly performance has become very obvious.

[Frankolala]

I don't think if in Manchester United, Ten Hag could understand the problem in this team and he can ever try to solve it. Manchester United had bought many players but most of these players they couldn't help Manchester United to have better results and on the other hand, some players had dramas like Sancho and some others were injured.
I think even in the next season if they buy more players we can't expect to see something special from Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag despite all the supports he's been enjoying since he became Manchester United manager have failed to solve the club's tactical problems and that's why they've not improved in their performances as a club under the guidance of the Dutchman. I was expecting the club management to sack ten Hag after they failed to finish in the top four of the English Premier League table last season but the current extension he recently signed means that he'll have another chance to right his wrongs. I don't know if he'll be able to do that now but the earlier he improves the better for him because he'll definitely be relieved of his duties at Manchester United if he fails to improve the team's performance next season with the current group of quality players at his disposal

Let's hope to see Ten Hag succeed next season with the support that he has be given by the club to sign new players and assistants that will help him in various aspects. I believe that he will prove himself worthy to remain in United after next season because he is suppose to finish on top four.

Manchester united is a big club that deserves to always be among the first four on the table but for quite sometimes it has been difficult until Ten Hag came and put up a brilliant performance on the team but last season was a delima for the coach and that is why some people have lost faith in him that he can manage the club to achieve success next season.

[Huppercase]

Erik ten Hag despite all the supports he's been enjoying since he became Manchester United manager have failed to solve the club's tactical problems and that's why they've not improved in their performances as a club under the guidance of the Dutchman. I was expecting the club management to sack ten Hag after they failed to finish in the top four of the English Premier League table last season but the current extension he recently signed means that he'll have another chance to right his wrongs. I don't know if he'll be able to do that now but the earlier he improves the better for him because he'll definitely be relieved of his duties at Manchester United if he fails to improve the team's performance next season with the current group of quality players at his disposal

I was anticipating for the same thing when the season came to an end but I was flabbergasted by the return, like why allow him stay after doing 3 consecutive seasons only to win nothing and he is still privileged to some packs from the club. I have seen how clubs in Spain are sending off coaches that couldn't deliver under a season but many are hear playing and enjoying privilege of some kind like it's a family business despite they never finish at the top.

Some people believe that may be Europa League was perhaps among what was given to him in the contract which he was eligible after winning the FA cup but that doesn't make any sense, not like he is going to win it any ways as even Liverpool that had good performance last season couldn't win it because the league looks underrated but the competition there is always tough and it's the least teams that always win it.

[Dzwaafu11]

Manchester United have so many players that are contributing nothing to the club and the truth is that if ten Hag decides to still use these set of players the team will still end up with the same performance just like last season. It will be better if ten Hag drop some of the players that are taking the performance of the club backwards. Ten Hag as a coach know this players that are not performing well, he can decide to sign few players add to the good players that Manchester United already have. Most Manchester United players are not even putting any effort in their game, they feel so relaxed that was why no good results during the season.  Players like Anthony are not playing any good role for the team, needs to be replace.

I feel like Manchester United players are weak; most of those players who are doing nothing do not deserve to remain in the club, but I’m still surprised why Ten Hag has yet to make a good decision that can restore this team's performance. Many players are doing nothing, and this makes Manchester United even worse. Ten Hag is still managing the team, and it is his responsibility to make everything possible for this team. I don’t know why he refuses to do what he is supposed to do.

However, in general, I don’t know why Manchester United management still allowed him to manage this squad for the past 3 seasons. Now he hasn't achieved anything for them, and they refuse to change him. They may have their own reasons, but to me, after this coming season, if Ten Hag did not make things possible for them, he needs to be sacked. 

[dezoel]

I don't think if in Manchester United, Ten Hag could understand the problem in this team and he can ever try to solve it. Manchester United had bought many players but most of these players they couldn't help Manchester United to have better results and on the other hand, some players had dramas like Sancho and some others were injured.
I think even in the next season if they buy more players we can't expect to see something special from Manchester United.

Honestly Manchester United have the main secret problem not only the players is there issues and the problem is themselves is the only the their coach knows a way out of the problem, but with the way Manchester United performance is going on currently now I don’t think there performance can come better soon if thought they have bought news players, accept if their coach put much efforts in much efforts to make the team become very standard.

Because even with the way Manchester United performed last season you will understand that they can’t make any changes in next coming seasons, because poorly performance has become very obvious.

The thing about United is that if you go back and check every summer in the last 10 years, while they haven't been getting any titles, they are still talked more about every summer (and usually during the boring part of the season) than City or Arsenal or Liverpool.

It is just a fact that they are more famous, and they are getting this much attention right now when they are not even relevant or getting any titles, whereas if they somehow end up getting the title in the near future?

The whole world will be talking about them again, that's called reputation. No matter how many more titles City wins back to back, they are never going to be as good as United in fame, because they are a "new" team at the top, and United has been around for decades and decades. That allows them to keep on growing, and while I do agree that they sucked since SAF left, they are still at least trying to get better, giving their all, and eventually I am sure that all of this hard work will pay off one day. They haven't been good because they made mistakes, but eventually some of their decisions will stick, and won't be a mistake, and then they are going to be happily getting that top spot back from anyone there.

[Issa56]

Manchester United have so many players that are contributing nothing to the club and the truth is that if ten Hag decides to still use these set of players the team will still end up with the same performance just like last season.

Ten Hag just has to let lots of players go because they don’t make any serious contribution to the club’s performance. Some of them do play like they are forced to play for Manchester United, and if Ten Han will be making use of the players that he used last season, then I am expecting him to end the season in the position in which he ended the previous season, and at the end he will be the one to blame for the club not performing well. So the best thing to do is to let some players go and sign new, quality players who are really ready to play. From each players performance, you will be able to pick out the ones that are not performing well.

[Agbamoni]

I don't think if in Manchester United, Ten Hag could understand the problem in this team and he can ever try to solve it. Manchester United had bought many players but most of these players they couldn't help Manchester United to have better results and on the other hand, some players had dramas like Sancho and some others were injured.
I think even in the next season if they buy more players we can't expect to see something special from Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag despite all the supports he's been enjoying since he became Manchester United manager have failed to solve the club's tactical problems and that's why they've not improved in their performances as a club under the guidance of the Dutchman. I was expecting the club management to sack ten Hag after they failed to finish in the top four of the English Premier League table last season but the current extension he recently signed means that he'll have another chance to right his wrongs. I don't know if he'll be able to do that now but the earlier he improves the better for him because he'll definitely be relieved of his duties at Manchester United if he fails to improve the team's performance next season with the current group of quality players at his disposal

Nah it's not technical issues Manchester United is still facing. The problem they face is the fact that they do not have the right player in the right position whatever good play they started from the back. I noticed something last year and that is; that whenever Manchester is with the ball playing from the back to their opponent, they get to have a very interesting play and every fan of theirs would be expecting that it will end up being a goal or at least an attempt but at the end of the day its nothing even a short on target.

What the team needs now is a goal scorer and player who would consistently try the goal post of their opponent until something happens there,

[Furious 7]

Manchester United have so many players that are contributing nothing to the club and the truth is that if ten Hag decides to still use these set of players the team will still end up with the same performance just like last season. It will be better if ten Hag drop some of the players that are taking the performance of the club backwards. Ten Hag as a coach know this players that are not performing well, he can decide to sign few players add to the good players that Manchester United already have. Most Manchester United players are not even putting any effort in their game, they feel so relaxed that was why no good results during the season.  Players like Anthony are not playing any good role for the team, needs to be replace.

Currently, several players have been allowed to leave including Van de Beek, whose loan period ended directly at Girona, Varane and Martial who left on a free transfer and Greenwood, who has officially belonged to Marseille.
Actually, by looking at what is happening now, it remains to see what steps Manchester United will take, especially Ten Hag for their midfield because in my opinion their midfield has too many players but their performance seems ordinary.
There are some players who are quite old like Eriksen who although his performance can still be forced but does not really fit into Ten Hag's scheme and hopefully Mount also has no problems after last season more injuries than seeing him on the field.

The best thing to do is to bring in Yoro who can be used as an option for better defense and Zirkzee who is expected to make their attacking line sharper than before.

[arimamib]

Newcastle United have often targeted Serie A players in the last two seasons, and in this transfer market they are also targeting quality players to strengthen their squad. Eddie Howe is also targeting AC Milan defenders in this transfer market where Malick Thiaw will be plotted as the strength of their defensive line this season. There are no other competitors in their targets so I am sure Newcastle united will reach an agreement with ac milan in thiaw's transfer.

So, look at Leicester City, which has been promoted to the Premier League again this season, where in today's match they lost and their opponents were a weak team. Indeed, sometimes friendly matches are quite difficult to predict because the players do not play consistently with a focus on winning and that is what causes many big teams to be defeated by small teams in friendly matches.

[tusandii]

Erik ten Hag despite all the supports he's been enjoying since he became Manchester United manager have failed to solve the club's tactical problems and that's why they've not improved in their performances as a club under the guidance of the Dutchman. I was expecting the club management to sack ten Hag after they failed to finish in the top four of the English Premier League table last season but the current extension he recently signed means that he'll have another chance to right his wrongs. I don't know if he'll be able to do that now but the earlier he improves the better for him because he'll definitely be relieved of his duties at Manchester United if he fails to improve the team's performance next season with the current group of quality players at his disposal

In my opinion, Erik Ten Hag's failure last season should be understandable when some young players did not fit the Man Utd coach's plan.
I'm not blaming the MU players here, but a club will not be able to appear strong when the players they have cannot be relied on, whereas in the previous season Erik Ten Hag managed to rank 3rd in the points table for the club.
The fault is not entirely Ten Hag's and now he has started to build a club with talented young talents and we must see how the coach's contribution is before making a decision to think that he has failed.

[Agbe]

I don't think if in Manchester United, Ten Hag could understand the problem in this team and he can ever try to solve it. Manchester United had bought many players but most of these players they couldn't help Manchester United to have better results and on the other hand, some players had dramas like Sancho and some others were injured.
I think even in the next season if they buy more players we can't expect to see something special from Manchester United.

Erik ten Hag despite all the supports he's been enjoying since he became Manchester United manager have failed to solve the club's tactical problems and that's why they've not improved in their performances as a club under the guidance of the Dutchman. I was expecting the club management to sack ten Hag after they failed to finish in the top four of the English Premier League table last season but the current extension he recently signed means that he'll have another chance to right his wrongs. I don't know if he'll be able to do that now but the earlier he improves the better for him because he'll definitely be relieved of his duties at Manchester United if he fails to improve the team's performance next season with the current group of quality players at his disposal

Nah it's not technical issues Manchester United is still facing. The problem they face is the fact that they do not have the right player in the right position whatever good play they started from the back. I noticed something last year and that is; that whenever Manchester is with the ball playing from the back to their opponent, they get to have a very interesting play and every fan of theirs would be expecting that it will end up being a goal or at least an attempt but at the end of the day its nothing even a short on target.

What the team needs now is a goal scorer and player who would consistently try the goal post of their opponent until something happens there,

Manchester United has good team but the problem is the formation of the squad in a game. When the players who understand themselves play in one game from the beginning then they can do well in the match but when they play different time, and the Coach would bring in the other when the one inside is tired. Then another thing is luck. The matter how the squad is good if luck is out from them then they can't do anything. Last season Man U tried but they have to improve this time.

[JeffBrad12]

Everton have brought in more players in preparation for the EPL next season and Jesper Lindstrøm is their third recruit after previously bringing in Tim Iroegbunam and Iliman Ndiaye. Although only on loan from Napoli for a season, Everton certainly needs his services to strengthen their midfield after Amadou Onana left for Aston Villa.

I think Everton don't want to continue to be in a less advantageous position every season and that's why they also want to continue to add strength even though it's not that strong. Getting fresh funds from the sale of Amadou Onana also really helps the club's finances and I think Everton will be much more prepared next season by improving the club's facilities for its players.

Another good recruitment by Dyche. I'm wondering what system Dyche is going with. He brings a new player with speed. I watched him a bit in Bundesliga, and he is a good pickup. Jesper Lindstrøm was fast, and he has good technique as well. Lindstrøm was great in Eintracht. But, he's not that good at Napoli. This is because Napoli's gameplay focused on ball possession. It didn't suit him well. And the loan move with the option to buy is a sensible move financially by Everton.

Finally, Dyche is slowly fixing the problem encountered by Everton in any season. Everton always struggled to find a player who was fast on the counter attack. They also needed one with great control and decision-making. Hopefully, Jesper Lindstrøm will excel in Everton. Also, Everton has an option to buy him for €22.5m from Napoli.

[legendbtc]

Erik ten Hag despite all the supports he's been enjoying since he became Manchester United manager have failed to solve the club's tactical problems and that's why they've not improved in their performances as a club under the guidance of the Dutchman. I was expecting the club management to sack ten Hag after they failed to finish in the top four of the English Premier League table last season but the current extension he recently signed means that he'll have another chance to right his wrongs. I don't know if he'll be able to do that now but the earlier he improves the better for him because he'll definitely be relieved of his duties at Manchester United if he fails to improve the team's performance next season with the current group of quality players at his disposal

In my opinion, Erik Ten Hag's failure last season should be understandable when some young players did not fit the Man Utd coach's plan.
I'm not blaming the MU players here, but a club will not be able to appear strong when the players they have cannot be relied on, whereas in the previous season Erik Ten Hag managed to rank 3rd in the points table for the club.
The fault is not entirely Ten Hag's and now he has started to build a club with talented young talents and we must see how the coach's contribution is before making a decision to think that he has failed.

I doubt MU has a chance of finishing in the top four this season? I have to see how they change in the summer transfer window. It is disappointing to see MU continue to decline.
After all, Erik ten Hag is responsible for MU's problems. After nearly 2 years of leading the club, the Dutch strategist is still struggling with management, causing the team to panic and lose control.
I think Ten Hag's fate will be similar to that of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ten Hag's predecessors all had promising starts at MU but then had to leave with much regret. If the Board of Directors finds a suitable coach in the transfer market, MU will certainly have to fire Ten Hag.

[MAAManda]

So, look at Leicester City, which has been promoted to the Premier League again this season, where in today's match they lost and their opponents were a weak team. Indeed, sometimes friendly matches are quite difficult to predict because the players do not play consistently with a focus on winning and that is what causes many big teams to be defeated by small teams in friendly matches.

Leicester City played a funny match for me, they played with a full squad but were unable to even get a draw. Before the match was held, Leicester got around @1.5 odds while Palermo got around @4.5 odds in 1X2 betting, imagine you choose Leicester City and find the result like that . But what caught my attention was Insigne, after I never saw him again in Serie A it turns out he is currently playing at Palermo, nice try for Leicester, maybe they weren't that serious about this match and just treated it as a practice match.

[Zaguru12]

I doubt MU has a chance of finishing in the top four this season? I have to see how they change in the summer transfer window. It is disappointing to see MU continue to decline.
After all, Erik ten Hag is responsible for MU's problems. After nearly 2 years of leading the club, the Dutch strategist is still struggling with management, causing the team to panic and lose control.
I think Ten Hag's fate will be similar to that of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ten Hag's predecessors all had promising starts at MU but then had to leave with much regret. If the Board of Directors finds a suitable coach in the transfer market, MU will certainly have to fire Ten Hag.

Another day to see people blaming Ten Hag for the failure at Manchester United which has been their way before he even got the job. There is no denying that the Manchester United of sir Alex Ferguson time isn’t the same Manchester United that’s currently playing. But should all that blame be put on the Coaches only, isn’t it clear to you that the Glazers have been part of the problem too. They have heavily ruined the club with bad investment and you expect the coaches to deliver.

Take a look at the current management which Sir Ratcliff has set in place, Manchester United have already signed two of their targets something that they don’t do until late August. Right now they have a new and improved management and this will aid Ten Hag to make decisions and as such even if the club doesn’t place it as obligations to make top 4 on Ten Hag, I think they will make it