Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026

[alankasman]

After watching Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the League Cup final, many doubt whether Arsenal will win the EPL trophy. Manchester City has been performing well lately, and it's possible that Manchester City could prevent Arsenal from winning the EPL trophy. Yes, Manchester City will be the home team, and Arsenal could certainly lose. Manchester City will certainly be enthusiastic in that match, as they will certainly have the full support of their fans.

But we can't say that because the match is a final and both teams are currently in the same competition. This means that sometimes Arsenal is only focused on the EPL competition aiming to win. Moreover in the final, many players who usually start in the lineup are sitting comfortably on the bench. This is Arteta's genius in rotating Arsenal players even though the match is also a battle for the title. I think Arteta prefers the EPL title race over the trophy won by Man City yesterday the EFL Cup Final.

With a 6-point gap over Arsenal I am certainly more confident that they will be champions in this season's EPL competition even though Man City was able to win the final yesterday but the prestige of the EPL competition is more important according to Arsenal coach Arteta because all parties from the team nicknamed The Gunners are more important than the EPL competition trophy won by Man City in yesterday's final match which was held at Wembley Stadium.

[Abbatty]

PSG is just far better, Liverpool should start focusing on the league so they can go to UCL next year, by the looks of it, that's a very slim chance, and unlikely, and Liverpool at Europa would be such a shame, and even that's looking not that easy to achieve, they may just have a bad season of conference or nothing.

They still have opportunities wherever they're currently focused on, their chances of qualifying for UCL next season from the league are still wide open, because the points difference between Liverpool & Aston Villa is only 5 points, with 7 matches left, I think they can still do it. If they think they will fail through the league way, they still have another way, if they can win the UCL, they will play in the UCL next season, right?

So, there's no reason for them to lose focus on 1 competition & focus more on another competition, they have to focus on all competitions to do the best they can.

If we are being realistic base on Liverpool foam this season I don’t see them getting a champions league football next season, because they 2 options in getting a champions league football is something that will be difficult for them to reach. The chances of them winning the champions league this is not just slim but almost not in existence and with them 5 points behind villa is another mountain to climb for them. What is the possibility that hey will win all 7 games remaining, I would say it a zero possibility.

Liverpool is a shadow of the team we use to know them to be in recent years, maybe next season they will be better but for now they are not doing well. Since they have been rumors that Xabi Alonso might be replacing Slot if they decide to sack him by the end of the season shows that the club have under perform this season.

[BALIK]

If we are being realistic base on Liverpool foam this season I don’t see them getting a champions league football next season, because they 2 options in getting a champions league football is something that will be difficult for them to reach. The chances of them winning the champions league this is not just slim but almost not in existence and with them 5 points behind villa is another mountain to climb for them. What is the possibility that hey will win all 7 games remaining, I would say it a zero possibility.

Liverpool is a shadow of the team we use to know them to be in recent years, maybe next season they will be better but for now they are not doing well. Since they have been rumors that Xabi Alonso might be replacing Slot if they decide to sack him by the end of the season shows that the club have under perform this season.

This season, liverpool management has spent a lot of money to  strengthen their squad. But the result has been the opposite. Liverpool won the first 5 matches of the season. But after that , the team started to decline. And now their performance is very irregular. They are not able to  dominate the match even against the weak  teams of the premier league.

Liverpool is now in  fifth place in the points table. Aston villa is in fourth place in the table. Liverpool is 5 points behind aston villa. Since liverpool's performance is not yet consistent , it is going to be very difficult for them to reduce this 5 point gap. It is likely that the position of the top 4 teams in the points table will remain unchanged.

[tbct_mt2]

If we are being realistic base on Liverpool foam this season I don’t see them getting a champions league football next season, because they 2 options in getting a champions league football is something that will be difficult for them to reach. The chances of them winning the champions league this is not just slim but almost not in existence and with them 5 points behind villa is another mountain to climb for them. What is the possibility that hey will win all 7 games remaining, I would say it a zero possibility.

They need to finish Premier League this season with at least a fifth position as it is enough for them to be qualified for next season in Champions League. There is another way, winning Champions League title and join a next season as a title holder but it's really hard as winning Champions League title is never easy. Firstly they must beat PSG in quarter finals, and after that there are still matches in semi finals and final with no guarantee that Liverpool will be able to go there and win these matches.

This season, liverpool management has spent a lot of money to  strengthen their squad. But the result has been the opposite. Liverpool won the first 5 matches of the season. But after that , the team started to decline. And now their performance is very irregular. They are not able to  dominate the match even against the weak  teams of the premier league.

They spent a lot of money for buying many star players even with expensive costs to strengthen their squad, it's their plan but in reality changing the squad too much in the summer results in worse performances and results. New star players either got injuries or could not adapt too well with Liverpool and together they very under performed but this season is not ended yet and Liverpool still have opportunity to finish with a position either fourth or fifth to participate in Champions League next season.

[9ja Amaka]

After watching Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the League Cup final, many doubt whether Arsenal will win the EPL trophy. Manchester City has been performing well lately, and it's possible that Manchester City could prevent Arsenal from winning the EPL trophy. Yes, Manchester City will be the home team, and Arsenal could certainly lose. Manchester City will certainly be enthusiastic in that match, as they will certainly have the full support of their fans.

I know most people will want to judge Arsenal based on the carabao cup final, but I don't think that should be the benchmark,  because I think Arsenal has performed very well all season and I don't think the final is going to affect their performance in the premier league, rather it will be a motivation to push them over the line. In my opinion I still think that the premier league is over, because I don't see Manchester City overtaking Arsenal at the top of the table. Arsenal are definitely the strongest and the most consistent team in the premier,  so I am very confident that they will win it.

[CageMabok]

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That what I sometimes worry about Arsenal when their performance declines towards the end of the season and I'm afraid they will repeat the same mistakes because they still have to face Man City and that could also determine Arsenal fate but hopefully Arsenal can maintain their performance until the end of the season and that defeat makes Arsenal more focused on being able to win the EPL title and also advance far in the UCL because that all the fans can hope for at least to win one of the prestigious titles.

As for the Premier League trophy, I personally still believe Arsenal has the ability to maintain their position at the top of the table until the end of the season. Currently, Arsenal still has the advantage, such as the points gap with Manchester City, although Manchester City still have eight games left to play. But I'm not so sure Manchester City will always get full points in their remaining eight games. So, Arsenal's chances of staying at the top until the end of the season are at least greater, although Arsenal also has no guarantee of winning all seven of their remaining games.

[Hardyrobust]

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That what I sometimes worry about Arsenal when their performance declines towards the end of the season and I'm afraid they will repeat the same mistakes because they still have to face Man City and that could also determine Arsenal fate but hopefully Arsenal can maintain their performance until the end of the season and that defeat makes Arsenal more focused on being able to win the EPL title and also advance far in the UCL because that all the fans can hope for at least to win one of the prestigious titles.

As for the Premier League trophy, I personally still believe Arsenal has the ability to maintain their position at the top of the table until the end of the season. Currently, Arsenal still has the advantage, such as the points gap with Manchester City, although Manchester City still have eight games left to play. But I'm not so sure Manchester City will always get full points in their remaining eight games. So, Arsenal's chances of staying at the top until the end of the season are at least greater, although Arsenal also has no guarantee of winning all seven of their remaining games.

The possibility of Manchester city  winning there remaining eight matches is still there because there focus now will be only on premier League since they are out of champions league. Unlike Arsenal that is still playing the champions League there attention will be some how devided. They may end up messing up along the line and giving Manchester city the opportunity of winning the premier League trophy.

[giammangiato]

The possibility of Manchester city  winning there remaining eight matches is still there because there focus now will be only on premier League since they are out of champions league. Unlike Arsenal that is still playing the champions League there attention will be some how devided. They may end up messing up along the line and giving Manchester city the opportunity of winning the premier League trophy.

The chance of him winning the remaining games is still there, but the chance of that happening is very very low, they are 9 points behind Arsenal which is quite a lot.
Arsenal, in fact, can afford to make mistakes and loosen their grip, but if they do, I believe only in less demanding matches or towards the end of the Championship, they are more likely to make mistakes and get some injury that affects the standings, but so far I don't see any danger.

[Tamaperdana]

Everyone talks and shits hard on Arsenal but you'll rarely see harsh criticisms on Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe. After all of the millions spent to bring in quality players, he's out of the Champions League competition,  not in a place to win the FA Cup Competition and also far from qualifying for the Champions league competition next season. I think he's been protected too much by the british media and pundits, he may keep his job until the end of the season but I can't say for the next. He should show working. The Carabao Cup is not enough for that huge amount of oil money spent.

Yes, I also don't understand why this coach is rarely discussed by the media, even though he has been at Newcastle since 2021 and until now Newcastle has not achieved satisfactory results from him. So, it is only natural that Newcastle management should give a warning and possibly a change of coach. Because it is indeed very regrettable that Newcastle has spent a lot of money, but until now there has been no truly extraordinary development. So with that in mind, I think it would be better to replace Eddie Howe next season.

Because why keep a coach who has no clear goals? After all, he has been at Newcastle for approximately five years. For great coaches in general, there should always be a clear prospect that is already visible. But that does not exist, and that is why Newcastle really needs to move quickly to find a new, more qualified coach. Because Eddie has been given a very long time, and now I think he deserves to be replaced.

[laspol65]

As for the Premier League trophy, I personally still believe Arsenal has the ability to maintain their position at the top of the table until the end of the season. Currently, Arsenal still has the advantage, such as the points gap with Manchester City, although Manchester City still have eight games left to play. But I'm not so sure Manchester City will always get full points in their remaining eight games. So, Arsenal's chances of staying at the top until the end of the season are at least greater, although Arsenal also has no guarantee of winning all seven of their remaining games.

Arsenal has performed very well this season, and they are at the top of the points table with a big gap of points with Manchester City. So Arsenal will perform well in the remaining few matches of this season because Arsenal's current position is very good, but if I question Manchester City's squad, they have many mistakes.
Because of these mistakes, Manchester City is not able to collect full points. And Manchester City is losing to weak teams, then Manchester City's chances of winning this Premier League are very low.

[Umulala-alala]

If we are being realistic base on Liverpool foam this season I don’t see them getting a champions league football next season, because they 2 options in getting a champions league football is something that will be difficult for them to reach. The chances of them winning the champions league this is not just slim but almost not in existence and with them 5 points behind villa is another mountain to climb for them. What is the possibility that hey will win all 7 games remaining, I would say it a zero possibility.

If it will take Liverpool to win all their remaining matches before they can qualify for next season uefa champions league then i think they will miss out because with Liverpool performance now and form I don't think it's possible for them to win all remaining 7 matches. Aston villa is currently occuping the 4th position with five points ahead of Liverpool this shows that it will be too difficult for Liverpool to make it to the top 4 unless it happens that Aston villa losses 3 matches and Liverpool wins all .

[changaa]

The carabo is a reminder that they are not invincible and now is not a time to relax because if they do they might not be able to win the league title. Honestly, arsenal played like a junior team in that match and I don't understand why they performed that way. It shows that Manchester city might defeat them in the premier league as well but I'm not entirely sure of that because arsenal would do their best to win the title.

I never thought Arsenal were invincible, in fact what they have done so far has been extraordinary, holding on to this point is fantastic for them.
At what price? At the cost of tiring the players and therefore a Junior team performance is all there is to it, could Manchester City defeat them? It is possible, but in the league I remind you that there are 9 points behind, so they should be working supernaturally.

[Shadiq]

If it will take Liverpool to win all their remaining matches before they can qualify for next season uefa champions league then i think they will miss out because with Liverpool performance now and form I don't think it's possible for them to win all remaining 7 matches. Aston villa is currently occuping the 4th position with five points ahead of Liverpool this shows that it will be too difficult for Liverpool to make it to the top 4 unless it happens that Aston villa losses 3 matches and Liverpool wins all .

Liverpool and Chelsea may have to be content with Europa League and Europa Conference League tickets. While it is possible for Liverpool to win seven consecutive matches, we cannot expect two defeats from Aston Villa. Although Aston Villa have been very unpredictable and inconsistent towards the end of the season, it would be foolish to expect two defeats in seven matches. The top 6 places are now almost guaranteed, no one will be willing to give up their positions and their positions are now worthy of them. There is a possibility of a change in position between Manchester United and Aston Villa. However, it is almost impossible for Liverpool, who are 5 points behind, and Chelsea, who are 6 points behind, to take a top 4 position now. Maybe we will see Manchester United and Aston Villa again in the Champions League next season.

[Jessie2121]

If it will take Liverpool to win all their remaining matches before they can qualify for next season uefa champions league then i think they will miss out because with Liverpool performance now and form I don't think it's possible for them to win all remaining 7 matches. Aston villa is currently occuping the 4th position with five points ahead of Liverpool this shows that it will be too difficult for Liverpool to make it to the top 4 unless it happens that Aston villa losses 3 matches and Liverpool wins all .

Liverpool only need mistakes from the clubs above them and also mistakes from the clubs they are going to play before the end of the season, we know how poor Liverpool have been, very poor and any team they face is like they can't get it right or get the job done. No game is easy for Liverpool as it stands even from the beginning of the season after winning some games it became worse that the manager lost ideas on what to do. For Aston Villa they are not that bad compared to Liverpool because the games they are to play and get more wins, the chances are higher than that of Liverpool. Between Manchester Aston Villa, which club that will drop for Liverpool I think no one can tell because Man UTD and Aston Villa are now showing the hunger and drive to gather more points while Liverpool are struggling for 1pt in every game so is not the champions league liver are suppose to fight for but either the conference league or Europe league.

[bastisisca]

...I don't see how Arsenal will possibly beat Manchester City at the Etihad well Arsenal will have no chance but to come up with a defensive style of play, that is what I feel will be a very good game and a good performance from them, that would be a good choice of performance if that should work for them.

I don't know, Manchester City have been very disappointing at the moment, i didn't like their performances and above all they are a team that has never managed to take off in recent years, even though Pep Guardiola is a very good manager and even though they have good coaches.

[Princess Leah]

Liverpool and Chelsea may have to be content with Europa League and Europa Conference League tickets. While it is possible for Liverpool to win seven consecutive matches, we cannot expect two defeats from Aston Villa. Although Aston Villa have been very unpredictable and inconsistent towards the end of the season, it would be foolish to expect two defeats in seven matches. The top 6 places are now almost guaranteed, no one will be willing to give up their positions and their positions are now worthy of them. There is a possibility of a change in position between Manchester United and Aston Villa. However, it is almost impossible for Liverpool, who are 5 points behind, and Chelsea, who are 6 points behind, to take a top 4 position now. Maybe we will see Manchester United and Aston Villa again in the Champions League next season.

Don't be too quick to conclude cause the top four is still open for either Chelsea or Liverpool, check the gap and see if it's too big for those teams to close up if Manchester United or Aston Villa drops point. I'm not confidence in Chelsea based on their recent performance but I still keep my hope alive that they could qualify for the Champions League.

 Well if we fail to, then playing in the Europa League won't be bad, afterall we played in the Conference league last season and won it. Anyways i stil stand on my ground that "the top four is still open to either Liverpool or Chelsea".

[Mrbluntzy]

...I don't see how Arsenal will possibly beat Manchester City at the Etihad well Arsenal will have no chance but to come up with a defensive style of play, that is what I feel will be a very good game and a good performance from them, that would be a good choice of performance if that should work for them.

Manchester City are the better team currently not witnessing what they did to Arsenal in the carabao cup final. This was exactly the opposite expectations we all witnessed in the game. What similarities is exerted between both clubs? They're both in the race to win major trophies and Gunners have bottle one already this season.

We keep all hope alive for Arsenal to win the English premier League title and if they failed, it means they're just the pure definition of bottlers of tournament. Mikel Arteta wouldn't let that happen, definitely not under his watch as the club's manager. Pep Guardiola is also a top coach, let's not conclude and see how it goes.

[Egii Nna]

After watching Arsenal vs. Manchester City in the League Cup final, many doubt whether Arsenal will win the EPL trophy. Manchester City has been performing well lately, and it's possible that Manchester City could prevent Arsenal from winning the EPL trophy. Yes, Manchester City will be the home team, and Arsenal could certainly lose. Manchester City will certainly be enthusiastic in that match, as they will certainly have the full support of their fans.

I know most people will want to judge Arsenal based on the carabao cup final, but I don't think that should be the benchmark,  because I think Arsenal has performed very well all season and I don't think the final is going to affect their performance in the premier league, rather it will be a motivation to push them over the line. In my opinion I still think that the premier league is over, because I don't see Manchester City overtaking Arsenal at the top of the table. Arsenal are definitely the strongest and the most consistent team in the premier,  so I am very confident that they will win it.

I don’t know why you guys still have hope on Arsenal. After the disappointment in the Carabao Cup, we all know that Arsenal are doing a good job, but the question is still the same, can they prove themselves? If we are to judge based on the Carabao final, the answer is no, as they were not able to even end the game with a margin of one goal at least against Manchester City, and they had the advantage of a home game.

So, all I will say is that Arsenal are not yet sure that they will win the Premier League trophy, because they are one game ahead of Manchester, and it’s a 9 point difference, which means any two lost games will make them lose the opportunity for the trophy. So, let’s just see how the season will end for them, but for me, I won’t have hope in Arsenal anymore.

[GiftedMAN]

I don’t know why you guys still have hope on Arsenal. After the disappointment in the Carabao Cup, we all know that Arsenal are doing a good job, but the question is still the same, can they prove themselves? If we are to judge based on the Carabao final, the answer is no, as they were not able to even end the game with a margin of one goal at least against Manchester City, and they had the advantage of a home game.

So, all I will say is that Arsenal are not yet sure that they will win the Premier League trophy, because they are one game ahead of Manchester, and it’s a 9 point difference, which means any two lost games will make them lose the opportunity for the trophy. So, let’s just see how the season will end for them, but for me, I won’t have hope in Arsenal anymore.

That's why you shouldn't judge based in the Carabao Cup finals, Arsenal is still competing well in 3 other competitions so just one match won't ruin their season. Moreover I expect Arteta to learn from them mistakes he made in that match, if he don't then he's not wise enough and would lose the trust of the board and fans. Arsenal is capable of winning a trophy but they have to seize the opportunities that would make it possible. If Arsenal bottle this 9 points different in few matches to go then their fans should switch to support a better team.

[Renampun]

The possibility of Manchester city  winning there remaining eight matches is still there because there focus now will be only on premier League since they are out of champions league. Unlike Arsenal that is still playing the champions League there attention will be some how devided. They may end up messing up along the line and giving Manchester city the opportunity of winning the premier League trophy.

I understand that Arsenal often make mistakes, but that doesn’t mean they’ll squander their chance to win the Premier League title this season, even though City are only playing in the Premier League, closing the 9-point gap with Arsenal won’t be easy for them, and there’s no guarantee they can win all eight remaining matches because other teams also have the same goal of boosting their points. so I think Arsenal will be able to win the Premier League title this season, especially since they’ve already lost the Carabao Cup, they won’t want to lose the Premier League title as well.