Premier League Prediction Thread 2024/2025

[Churchillvv]

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I really appreciate the effort Arsenal players out in the match even though it ended draw for them having seen the straight in Manchester city the red card gave them the chance of equaliser but if Arsenal were only more defensive in the last few minutes they would have bagged the 3 points completely.
It would be another story from today, when next Arsenal gets to play City they would have to see it as a fight to win.

I don't think Manchester City will lose to Arsenal even if it's 11v11 players. Even though Arsenal ended the first half with a 1-2 lead over Manchester City, the open game seemed more entertaining in the second half. But because of the red card, Arsenal had to change their game and try to maintain the victory, but in the end they failed.

I would probably agree with you that Arsenal might not be able to win City even if they had the full team play till the end of the match but I would give you the benefit of doubt that sometimes in football the best or most adored teams always gives a reason not to think that losses are impossible. in every week there is always one surprise that comes in the premier league and I wouldn't be surprised to see that city will have to give us that surprise by lossing to another team, I'm not saying arsenal would be the team to take the win if it was possible but it's just a regular case that happens although it may not have happened in the case of city but in the history of football it always happens that one team gives the world a big shock and that is inevitable.

Having Haaland in City makes it a great chance that they would keep wining even when it's a very strong team that they are up against but surprises are not out yet. let's keep watching.

[Stepstowealth]

From my own opinion it's Man City that drop two vital points at Etihad it's a game that suppose to get them the 3 maximum points unfortunately Arsenal stood their ground andvcame out with a well deserve one point, Arsenal really defended very well for 45+ minutes took all the pressure despite being outplayed Man City, while kudos to Raya Arsenal goalkeeper who really made some brilliant saves that ensured the gunners to held on infact they could have narrowly won the match, the outcome of today's match is an indication that premier league is becoming tougher and Man City had conceded goals in all their previous match though won all those matches except today's match.

Manchester City supporters were very much happy celebrating this draw result like the won the game, forgetting that they played at home and played against a 10 man Arsenal team. Arsenal were the better team, Manchester City were Lucky I guess. Arteta really has done well with Arsenal, they are now one team that is giving Pep Guardiola headaches because they play very well, and defend better. Arsenal have played defensive football in their last three games in all competitions since the Odegaard injury, It will be good to see them start attacking football again.  

[Weawant]

I didn’t expect Arsenal to be this fierce. My prediction of 2-0 victory for Manchester City is already in shit as Arsenal are leading the game two goals to one. Interestingly the two goals for Arsenal were scored by their defenders, Calafiori; and Gabriel.

Edit: Trossard just picked up a second yellow and he’s been sent out. Arsenal will play the second half with 10 men.

The game later ended a draw after Manchester City had theirast goal few minutes to the end of the game, I didn't expect this from them, actually I observed after the removal of their player in the early minutes of the game who was injured a d probably haven't recovered fully, it affected their minds and gave them some instability awhile that they had to gather up their self at first so they took awhile until halaand gave them a goal then they gradually tried putting up with a rhythm until arsenal swept them off their foot but they had Arsenal on their toes but then areteta was Smart enough to use the metrics strategy where everyone was moving at once keeping everywhere almost locked and baiting Manchester City in and taking advantage of counters because the defect Arsenal had was midfield and city had a defensive defect too.

[Miles2006]

I was very sure Arsenal would win even though I realized Arsenal were only playing with 10 players, because I thought Arsenal would really play defensively to maintain the victory they had in the  first half with a score of 1-2. Sure enough, in the second half there were a lot of saves made by Arsenal but yes indeed, it was unfortunate that Arsenal finally conceded in the minute towards the end of the match and that will give a deep disappointment to Trossard who got a red card. Or maybe, the red card had an element of controversy but yes, everything has happened and Arsenal only got one point with 10 players and that's not bad at all.

Arsenal have 11 points and Manchester City have 13 and I think that's still a close points gap, and there's certainly still a chance for Arsenal to pose a threat to Manchester City at the top of the table. But indeed, when it comes to the Premier League even though it has a very competitive competition,  but only with a gap of two points it is also  difficult to overtake, because if Manchester City has been at the top it is very possible for Manchester City to be able to maintain it.

A very difficult match, although it seemed that for City this match could be very easy when they scored the first goal. There were questions about how Arsenal scored in both cases, but Oliver decided not to interfere, and after the red card, Arteta decided to play 5-4-0 and City really could not do anything with such a defense, all that was left for them was long-range shots. A very difficult match, after something like that you need a week off to recover, first of all mentally.

At first I knew Arteta will pull out his defense team and he did, no doubt Arsenal have one of the best defense team in premier league. Manchester city played 109_2 opposition passes during second half showing how they dedicated their time and strength defending, it’s so easy to say Arsenal can defeat city at the Emirates Stadium with this kind of performance. This season both teams meant what they promised and I will love to see Arsenal play better than this hoping for something better, a tough match and Raya never seems to amaze me each match day it’s so good he keeps doing it better than previous times always. Halaand had little chances scoring a second goal but nothing happened because Gabriel kept following his every move, both teams are just too strong.

[Falconer]

Painfully, it was at the last second despite Arsenal's efforts to hold on to their lead but they couldn't withstand the pressure.

Unfortunately Trossard who came out due to a red card had to make Arsenal's game back on defense, this is clearly unbalanced but what can be done Arsenal can only survive.

For Manchester City this may not be satisfied, but for Arsenal this is a crucial match which finally has to share points, I saw after Stones' goal, I saw Arsenal players look exhausted because they continued to receive attacks from opponents.

In my opinion, the way Arsenal started the match until they turned the score around was a warning to Manchester City, the strategy implemented by Arteta this season is more effective. The match was balanced in the first half, and it was very interesting before Leandro Trossard red card changed the course of the match, the second half was all owned by Manchester City who finally managed to end the match with a draw. Arteta and all his tired players were clearly disappointed with 1 point, because they had worked hard with 10 players, but Arsenal showed an extraordinary mentality.

Pep Guardiola also had the same reaction, they were also disappointed because they failed to take advantage of the home advantage, but they should be grateful because they survived the defeat. This match shows that Arsenal are now a real challenger for Manchester City in the title race. Going forward, Arteta must emphasize his players to be more disciplined and not overreact which could be detrimental to the team.

[SUPERSAIAN]

I didn’t expect Arsenal to be this fierce. My prediction of 2-0 victory for Manchester City is already in shit as Arsenal are leading the game two goals to one. Interestingly the two goals for Arsenal were scored by their defenders, Calafiori; and Gabriel.

Edit: Trossard just picked up a second yellow and he’s been sent out. Arsenal will play the second half with 10 men.

Manchester City scored the equalizer at the last moment. I did not expect such a game from Arsenal. Despite playing with 10 men in the second half, they led the game 2-1 for a long time. Despite playing so well, they could not prevent the last goal. I was thinking the same thing before the game, I did not expect Arsenal to play so well.

[Pokapoka124]

M.City - Arsenal match was really enjoyable, we watched some nice goals.
Arsenal is a very unlucky team, we saw that again tonight, they conceded a goal in the last minute of extra time and ended the match in a draw.

I wouldn't say they're unlucky per sa. Man City wouldn't accept that eas defeat yunno.

Not to take anything from Manchester City today but Arsenal were in fact very unlucky today. First, they got a red card in the extra minutes of the first half, playing against the toughest team in the premier league. And just when it was looking like Arsenal had sealed the win, Manchester City scored an equalizer in the 90+8' minutes of the game. How unlucky is that?

[Adbitco]

From my own opinion it's Man City that drop two vital points at Etihad it's a game that suppose to get them the 3 maximum points unfortunately Arsenal stood their ground andvcame out with a well deserve one point, Arsenal really defended very well for 45+ minutes took all the pressure despite being outplayed Man City, while kudos to Raya Arsenal goalkeeper who really made some brilliant saves that ensured the gunners to held on infact they could have narrowly won the match, the outcome of today's match is an indication that premier league is becoming tougher and Man City had conceded goals in all their previous match though won all those matches except today's match.

Manchester City supporters were very much happy celebrating this draw result like the won the game, forgetting that they played at home and played against a 10 man Arsenal team. Arsenal were the better team, Manchester City were Lucky I guess. Arteta really has done well with Arsenal, they are now one team that is giving Pep Guardiola headaches because they play very well, and defend better. Arsenal have played defensive football in their last three games in all competitions since the Odegaard injury, It will be good to see them start attacking football again.  

Actually Manchester City  supporters are supposed to be happy because the equalizing goal came at the injury time of the when they felt that they had almost lost the game, so it was literally due to the late equalizer that made them to be excited.

You know this kind of Joy that comes when a goal is being scored at the die minutes and moreover, it would had been disastrous because they are playing at Home and Arsenal could had over taken them to the top of the league table.

However, Arsenal played exceptionally well because it wasn't easy to maintain the lead all the way from first half to almost full time even when they were just 10 men, this shows bravery from the Arsenal team and the defensive formation they have been using for the past 3 games were really effective.

[Zaguru12]

They were actually fatigued and we saw during the game some of the players picking up cramps and showing their exhaustion in the game but trying very hard to mask it. True, the red card gotten by Trossard changed the game pattern and further pushed the Gunners to stretch more to cover the loose ends. I need to commend them for their resilience because even though they drew the game very late into the stoppage time, they managed to avoid more goals and this is not like them. Normally, they get demoralized and lose focus whenever they get red carded but this time was different.

The game was even and all I can say this is a proper tittle contenders challenge, If you look the way Arsenal has managed to play their last two league matches you would see the shift in the tactical set ups of Arteta. Today Arsenal resilience wasn’t just because of the red card but was because of how tactically good Arteta was also is. His decision to actually give the ball to city was a good idea because we know nobody can actually get pass city without having to go through this torture. Arteta decision to take off Saka instead of Martinelli was the point where I was yeah Arteta is growing with more games and it is good this defensive structure today was how some other teams ind the past use to get scrabbyv wins

Arsenal will feel hurt considering the moment they drew the game. It as more like a hard work weren’t appreciated but seriously they need not to be because the game actually push forward as to how the season will he moving forward and if they can seriously handle a game against the other clubs and do a come back

[snipie]

I didn’t expect Arsenal to be this fierce. My prediction of 2-0 victory for Manchester City is already in shit as Arsenal are leading the game two goals to one. Interestingly the two goals for Arsenal were scored by their defenders, Calafiori; and Gabriel.

Edit: Trossard just picked up a second yellow and he’s been sent out. Arsenal will play the second half with 10 men.

Manchester City scored the equalizer at the last moment. I did not expect such a game from Arsenal. Despite playing with 10 men in the second half, they led the game 2-1 for a long time. Despite playing so well, they could not prevent the last goal. I was thinking the same thing before the game, I did not expect Arsenal to play so well.

Manchester City were saved at the end of the game by the goal of Stones and got 1 point that kept it the first with only one point difference from Liverpool which has a good starting right now.
Arsenal are now the 5th place, just 3 points behind of Manchester City

[Makus]

I didn’t expect Arsenal to be this fierce. My prediction of 2-0 victory for Manchester City is already in shit as Arsenal are leading the game two goals to one. Interestingly the two goals for Arsenal were scored by their defenders, Calafiori; and Gabriel.

Edit: Trossard just picked up a second yellow and he’s been sent out. Arsenal will play the second half with 10 men.

Manchester City scored the equalizer at the last moment. I did not expect such a game from Arsenal. Despite playing with 10 men in the second half, they led the game 2-1 for a long time. Despite playing so well, they could not prevent the last goal. I was thinking the same thing before the game, I did not expect Arsenal to play so well.

Today they played outstandingly beautiful, I enjoyed the game and I must say if they keep up lime this, they'll  end up winning the EPL title this season. I always knew Brighton is not yet ready for what they started earlier, they used to be at the top but their recent games has all been a draw and that will eventually take them away from the top of the table with time. However all I want is a much competitive season I  Premier League, so if they return to their old form, it would make things lot more interesting. From Chelsea's last fews games, it's safe to say that they are on good form, Sancho has been a brilliant player during their last two games, a player whom ten hag deemed useless in the team.

[hosseinimr93]

Arsenal are now the 5th place, just 3 points behind of Manchester City

Arsenal has only 2 points less than Manchester City, not 3.
Currently, Manchester City is ranked first with 13 points and Arsenal is ranked fourth (not fifth) with 11 points.

[Docnaster]

Arsenal are now the 5th place, just 3 points behind of Manchester City

Arsenal has only 2 points less than Manchester City, not 3.
Currently, Manchester City is ranked first with 13 points and Arsenal is ranked fourth (not fifth) with 11 points.

Thank you @hosseinimr93 for making that very important correction. Many people are always quick to make post here and attach them with false information forgetting that other do come to the forum to learn and would easily pick what they see here as genuine.
Arsenal before their game against Manchester City was having just 10 points from four games while Manchester City had 12 points for winning their first four league games of the season and since the game ended in a draw, both teams had 1 point each to add to their previous points so I don't think it difficult to calculate for anyone.

[TelolettOm]

Manchester City were saved at the end of the game by the goal of Stones and got 1 point that kept it the first with only one point difference from Liverpool which has a good starting right now.

In this match, I actually really admire the struggle of Arsenal players. Just imagine, playing with only 10 players, against Man City, even they seemed to play only half the field in Arsenal's home. And just imagine how noisy the atmosphere was in the stadium, in Man City's home. While Man City launched 33 shots and 9 of them were shots on target, which is very dangerous for Arsenal. However, Arsenal was actually able to provide a counter attack that almost made Man City lose.

And each coach also has their own responses about how their players and their club play, as well as against the opposing team.

Source: Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta have their sa

[Pokapoka124]

EPL Table Gameweek 5

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Manchester City are still leading the league table with 13 points. Liverpool are trailing behind with 12 points. It is still early days in the league, Liverpool and Aston Villa will drop points as the season progresses and the games get tougher. From today’s game between Manchester City and Arsenal, it’s clear that the fight for the title is between this two club sides.

[BABY SHOES]

Last night's game was so tight (Man City v Arsenal)... Some say Trossard's second yellow card shouldn't have happened and this is a controversy in the media, maybe they are not willing to be rewarded with a second yellow card to red.

What would have happened if Arsenal had played the full game without a red card? Maybe the Gunners would have won as an away game.

We know Manchester City in the second half did a lot of this attack taking advantage of Arsenal's limping situation, so it's natural that the result is a draw... Actually I'm sure Arsenal are not willing to concede in the last minute.

[mv1986]

Last night's game was so tight (Man City v Arsenal)... Some say Trossard's second yellow card shouldn't have happened and this is a controversy in the media, maybe they are not willing to be rewarded with a second yellow card to red.

What would have happened if Arsenal had played the full game without a red card? Maybe the Gunners would have won as an away game.

We know Manchester City in the second half did a lot of this attack taking advantage of Arsenal's limping situation, so it's natural that the result is a draw... Actually I'm sure Arsenal are not willing to concede in the last minute.

It was a crazy game an I think a draw was the deserved result for the most part.

I think the biggest winner of this weekend was Aston Villa. But keep in mind they didn't play their best game.

[Pokapoka124]

In this match, I actually really admire the struggle of Arsenal players. Just imagine, playing with only 10 players, against Man City, even they seemed to play only half the field in Arsenal's home. And just imagine how noisy the atmosphere was in the stadium, in Man City's home. While Man City launched 33 shots and 9 of them were shots on target, which is very dangerous for Arsenal. However, Arsenal was actually able to provide a counter attack that almost made Man City lose.

And each coach also has their own responses about how their players and their club play, as well as against the opposing team.

Source: Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta have their sa

Arsenal shocked the world today. Many people wrote them off against Manchester City. I know I did. Arsenal were able to keep City fans nervous for the most part of the game in spite of playing with one man down. No one could have predicted that Manchester City would be the side that would be fighting to get an equalizer till the final minutes of the game. It’s special to see that these two managers have a mutual respect for each other despite being strong rivals in the past couple of seasons.

[Glen Hoddle]

Arsenal are now the 5th place, just 3 points behind of Manchester City

Arsenal has only 2 points less than Manchester City, not 3.
Currently, Manchester City is ranked first with 13 points and Arsenal is ranked fourth (not fifth) with 11 points.

Arsenal had plenty of chances to win this match, as Leandro Trossard received a red card at half-time. It was this time that Arsenal suffered the most panic as their weaknesses in the attacking department were exposed, with the Arsenal team hitting two of the five goalposts in total. Then this match could have been more aggressive but only the players in the attacking department earned a red card so the result became a draw in this match.  If the Arsenal team could have won this match, they would have occupied the bottom of the points table. Later, Manchester City's attacks were so difficult that the defenders could not resist at the end, a ball came in the last minute and got stuck in the net of the Arsenal team's goal post and the game returned to equality.

[Slow death]

M.City - Arsenal match was really enjoyable, we watched some nice goals.
Arsenal is a very unlucky team, we saw that again tonight, they conceded a goal in the last minute of extra time and ended the match in a draw.

I wouldn't say they're unlucky per sa. Man City wouldn't accept that eas defeat yunno.

Not to take anything from Manchester City today but Arsenal were in fact very unlucky today. First, they got a red card in the extra minutes of the first half, playing against the toughest team in the premier league. And just when it was looking like Arsenal had sealed the win, Manchester City scored an equalizer in the 90+8' minutes of the game. How unlucky is that?

Well, it's a sad situation for Arsenal that since 2017 they have never managed to beat Manchester City more than 3 times. In the last 20 years Arsenal have only won in 7 games. This is not normal. 20 years are a lot of games and they have only won in 7 games against Manchester City and to make matters worse is that since 2018 Arsenal have only won in 1 game against Manchester City. Looking at this shocking data, I conclude that Arsenal has not been able to have good defensive capacity in games against Manchester City, they have a good attack, but they cannot have a good defense. See that Manchester City played against Inter, which is a Serie A team that I don't see having a strong squad like Arsenal. But Inter managed to make sure Manchester City didn't score a goal.



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