Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026

[Oluwa-btc]

Arsenal have been getting away with scoring from corners all season by crowding the box, impeding goalkeepers and then West Ham have the exact same type of goal disallowed today. VAR is a joke and it’s basically handed Arsenal the title.

Awkward but if this is Arsenal's strategy of winning the Premier league then so be it, they have come a really long way and I do think that they deserve it.
I do not blame them though, tye inconsistent officiating is what I do not like. If the officials are doing well, there's no way they'll let Arsenal win games that way. Today they did play well but that should have been levelled. That was the same way they used to score against Manchester United during the second leg this season.

[SatoPrincess]

Arsenal have been getting away with scoring from corners all season by crowding the box, impeding goalkeepers and then West Ham have the exact same type of goal disallowed today. VAR is a joke and it’s basically handed Arsenal the title.

I don’t agree with the argument that “Arsenal has been doing same all season”. What we saw today was a clear foul on David Raya and VAR made the right decision. Don’t get me wrong, the technology could be better in terms of consistency but I strongly believe it was on point today.

[juttsab@]

Manchester City has won their match yesterday I'm expecting Arsenal to also win their match today against West Ham, I know that West Ham are fighting so hard right now so that they will not be relegated and they will do everything possible to make sure that they prove a point in this match against Arsenal but Arsenal is also fighting to make sure that they lift the premier League title that they have been fighting to lift for a very long time now so this match will be tough, however I expect Arsenal to win the match if they can win this match then the remaining two matches I'm sure they will win it easily the way Arsenal have been playing this few weeks shows that they will win this match there attacking force is becoming very good and they are not just defending anymore they are attacking also.

Man City is just 2 points away from Arsenal as they have just beaten Brentford by 3-0 City dominated the game but didn't get any breakthrough till the 60th minute when Doku scored a brilliant curl shot even though Brentford goalkeeper was just kept watching. Halland doubled the lead in the 75th minute and in the added time substitute Marmoush tripled the lead 90+2' . City dominated the game entirely at 59% possession , 2.98 xG , big chances created and 25 shots now every eye is on Palace which will decide the champions of English Premier league as they are going to face City and then Arsenal as well.

[$weetne$$]

The pressure now shifts to City, as they need to finish their three matches with positive results. Meanwhile, Arsenal only need to play Burnley and Palace, who will be focused on winning the conference final. So, Arsenal will likely have a chance to win their remaining two matches if they can maintain their focus and not let the upcoming Champions League final weigh them down.

The up coming champions league fixture will have an unavoidable influence on them but we can only hope they will  be able  to manage the situation, the next games between them and Crystal Palace I am suspecting will be very challenging and could be the one to affect their title race in the premier league but if they get passed it we'll enough, then they can be sure of getting this title without further stress.  The champions league will then be their challenge to face.

[Donneski]

Arsenal have been getting away with scoring from corners all season by crowding the box, impeding goalkeepers and then West Ham have the exact same type of goal disallowed today. VAR is a joke and it’s basically handed Arsenal the title.

I don’t agree with the argument that “Arsenal has been doing same all season”. What we saw today was a clear foul on David Raya and VAR made the right decision. Don’t get me wrong, the technology could be better in terms of consistency but I strongly believe it was on point today.

Well, not everyone are gonna accept the referees decision that there was actually a foul on David Raya especially anyone who wants to see Arsenal lose the EPL title this season. I watched the game and I think it was a foul, however, I think Arsenal were also lucky to win the game. That said, there's still a whole lot to play and if Manchester City wins their game against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, then we might see this title battle last till the last match day

[snipie]

That said, there's still a whole lot to play and if Manchester City wins their game against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, then we might see this title battle last till the last match day

I will not debate on the foul because the game ended and Arsenal awarded 3 points while West Ham United risk of relegation is increasing.
Arsenal is leading with 5 points difference from Manchester City and since there is a game lacking for City then the pressure on them are increasing. Manchester City didn't lost any game from a while against Crystal Palace in Premier League, if we exclude FA Cup game a year ago for obvious reasons.
Gunners victory in today's game wasn't impressive with a single goal at the end of the game. They will face Burnley next and Crystal Palace in the final round. Their chances to win the title are still important and it will skyrocket if City miss points in this match.

[EFS]

Trossard saved the day. West Ham had all 11 players behind the ball. It wasn't easy to pass that defense but they scored a great goal. Callum Wilson's disallowed goal is debatable. If the referee had made a different decision there, it could've affected the whole season. I think the call was correct. Even though Arsenal didn't play great they still deserved to win.

There are only 2 games left now. Hopefully they don't make any mistakes. Even if Manchester City win all 3 of their matches, they still might not become champions. Everything is still in Arsenal's hands.

[rachael9385]

Trossard saved the day. West Ham had all 11 players behind the ball. It wasn't easy to pass that defense but they scored a great goal. Callum Wilson's disallowed goal is debatable. If the referee had made a different decision there, it could've affected the whole season. I think the call was correct. Even though Arsenal didn't play great they still deserved to win.

There are only 2 games left now. Hopefully they don't make any mistakes. Even if Manchester City win all 3 of their matches, they still might not become champions. Everything is still in Arsenal's hands.

The game was an interesting one, arsenal are doing quite well but they cannot face psg with such rate of performance. Their matches are always the same recently, it is difficult for them to score over one goal. At this point they have successfully won the premier league but the cannot win the champions league.

[Adbitco]

I read everything she dropped their on Facebook and that is the bitter truth. In as much as these other rival fans are so angry that the Gunners are now getting things right they can't just accept it that they are so pained to see Arsenal become champions by lifting the EPL title, these guys have suffered for a very long while and they expect them to always continue doing the same thing while they laugh, honestly is not fare and is a big shame for the rival fans to dance always on another club's down fall, at least a weldone is enough,... Good game Arsenal.

Arsenal has been doing that all seasons and they haven't disallowed their goal for once, around January or February this year, a team stood and challenged Arsenal on their tactics, I have forgotten the team and Arsenal didn't win that very match they out crying because of it, Raya was complaining because their own tactics was used against them. I could remember the very first match this season between Manchester United Vs Arsenal, the only goal came from a set piece and clearly the Manchester United goalkeeper was held but all protest fell on deaf ears as the ref awarded the goal. Today similar thing was done to Arsenal, that's their own tactics but somehow they disallowed the goal. The point is, if you're going to allow such a goal for one team why disallow same type of goal for another team?

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Trossard saved the day. West Ham had all 11 players behind the ball. It wasn't easy to pass that defense but they scored a great goal. Callum Wilson's disallowed goal is debatable. If the referee had made a different decision there, it could've affected the whole season. I think the call was correct. Even though Arsenal didn't play great they still deserved to win.

There are only 2 games left now. Hopefully they don't make any mistakes. Even if Manchester City win all 3 of their matches, they still might not become champions. Everything is still in Arsenal's hands.

After West Ham were beaten today I don't think there is any more challenge for Arsenal I mean the remaining 2 games should be easier because these 2 teams don't have any motivation in the Premier League which means that whatever the result of the match it has no impact whatsoever. But yeah that doesn't mean Arsenal can underestimate those 2 matches, sometimes other scenarios may occur for example Man City ordered Arsenal's next 2 opponents to play all out and offered a bonus if they could draw

[GbitG]

The pressure now shifts to City, as they need to finish their three matches with positive results. Meanwhile, Arsenal only need to play Burnley and Palace, who will be focused on winning the conference final. So, Arsenal will likely have a chance to win their remaining two matches if they can maintain their focus and not let the upcoming Champions League final weigh them down.

The up coming champions league fixture will have an unavoidable influence on them but we can only hope they will  be able  to manage the situation, the next games between them and Crystal Palace I am suspecting will be very challenging and could be the one to affect their title race in the premier league but if they get passed it we'll enough, then they can be sure of getting this title without further stress.  The champions league will then be their challenge to face.

I hope Arsenal will try to manage it well in a good way. They are very well-behaved, like they are super consistent in term of performance and I hope til the end they will try to continue it. Manchester City are too near like 2 points is the difference and currently the point difference rise into 5 after the West Ham victory. Now Manchester City need to win in all of their rest match otherwise they wouldn't be able to chase them. I am not saying that they can chase Arsenal like Arsenal is much more favorite but upcoming schedule is bit stressful for Arsenal if they lose or even draw any of their matches then it would be good opportunity for Manchester City to chase them.....

Arsenal is also in intense pressure due to UEFA champions league final but Mikel Arteta need to sort everything right because every good result has painful ending.

[Sexylizzy2813]

I read everything she dropped their on Facebook and that is the bitter truth. In as much as these other rival fans are so angry that the Gunners are now getting things right they can't just accept it that they are so pained to see Arsenal become champions by lifting the EPL title, these guys have suffered for a very long while and they expect them to always continue doing the same thing while they laugh, honestly is not fare and is a big shame for the rival fans to dance always on another club's down fall, at least a weldone is enough,... Good game Arsenal.

Arsenal has been doing that all seasons and they haven't disallowed their goal for once, around January or February this year, a team stood and challenged Arsenal on their tactics, I have forgotten the team and Arsenal didn't win that very match they out crying because of it, Raya was complaining because their own tactics was used against them. I could remember the very first match this season between Manchester United Vs Arsenal, the only goal came from a set piece and clearly the Manchester United goalkeeper was held but all protest fell on deaf ears as the ref awarded the goal. Today similar thing was done to Arsenal, that's their own tactics but somehow they disallowed the goal. The point is, if you're going to allow such a goal for one team why disallow same type of goal for another team?

I remember, but the team is what I'm trying to remember...after that game almost every team started using same pattern to play every game and Arsenal found it hard to even play before you know the banter enter another level, you start hearing things like Arsenal are playing a boring football, they are the worse team to win the league if it happens, true Arsenal have suffered a lot so they deserve their flowers, for me the Gunners are only playing to get title as we speak because they are done with playing entertaining football without anything to show for. Let's push it to VAR, they are the ones acting like they have the final say and the refs too are to blame for everything happening in the EPL games, is like they are not sure of what they are doing or what to do next.

[Miles2006]

Arsenal have been getting away with scoring from corners all season by crowding the box, impeding goalkeepers and then West Ham have the exact same type of goal disallowed today. VAR is a joke and it’s basically handed Arsenal the title.

Awkward but if this is Arsenal's strategy of winning the Premier league then so be it, they have come a really long way and I do think that they deserve it.
I do not blame them though, tye inconsistent officiating is what I do not like. If the officials are doing well, there's no way they'll let Arsenal win games that way. Today they did play well but that should have been levelled. That was the same way they used to score against Manchester United during the second leg this season.

This view is actually wrong, if you want to compare both situation I will urge you look carefully than dragging Manchester United into this situation. Okay let’s assume you guys are right and the claim to judge against West Ham when Arsenal did same to Manchester United which I believe both situations are different, firstly if the referee allowed that then I guess this is different and saying West Ham deserve the goal even after finding out the play was completely foul just because Manchester united once faced similar situation is wrong. I wonder why United’s like dragging situations probably putting their club as the main center topic when the match is clearly not about them funny enough the goal was obviously foul, aside the goal drama Arsenal didn’t play like they wanted to win knowing fully well the match will determine chances of winning the trophy.

[Stepstowealth]

After West Ham were beaten today I don't think there is any more challenge for Arsenal

The game against West Ham was a big challenge to the Arsenals mentality, the game tested them both physically as well as they kept pushing and pushing until the 83rd minute when they got the goal. A crucial goal that turned out to be the winner of the game. Arsenal are very lucky that during this time in the season they have some players who are returning back to form to help them in these important games to end the season with. Trossard and Saka in their recent games have been good, and that is very good because that is exactly what Arsenal needs.

[len01]

It’s truly a fierce competition. Even though it’s not a big match, both teams really need the points, so West Ham and Arsenal have to be very careful in today’s game. Looking at Arsenal’s style of play, I still believed they had a good chance to secure full points, but on the other side West Ham also performed well and tried hard to defend for at least a point. So despite having some doubts, I decided to bet on 1x2 (1UP), and in the end a narrow victory happened.

[LUCKMCFLY]

The up coming champions league fixture will have an unavoidable influence on them but we can only hope they will  be able  to manage the situation, the next games between them and Crystal Palace I am suspecting will be very challenging and could be the one to affect their title race in the premier league but if they get passed it we'll enough, then they can be sure of getting this title without further stress.  The champions league will then be their challenge to face.

What I think is that what will make Arsenal win or lose right now is whether they can handle their position under stress, and how they manage the pressure. Otherwise, they'll lose. And let me tell you, the Champions League isn't easy. For me, the pressure in the Champions League is much greater than in the Premier League, but since they're competing for both and want to win both, I don't think they can. They're really good, but I don't think it's enough. I think PSG is stronger in the Champions League, and in the Premier League, if they make one mistake, they're out.

[Furious 7]

Arsenal have been getting away with scoring from corners all season by crowding the box, impeding goalkeepers and then West Ham have the exact same type of goal disallowed today. VAR is a joke and it’s basically handed Arsenal the title.

It was a crucial moment and although it was controversial for the VAR that took place, the referee's decision is irreversible now and Arsenal got the 3 points.

Honestly, this will be an incredible debate but on the one hand, Arsenal need this victory to keep them awake from the top position because if this match ends in a draw then Mancheseter City can certainly gain momentum and can be directly at the top of the standings next week.

But on the other hand with this VAR also makes West Ham will feel a long enough impact because by losing points in this match, their points acquisition is a little further away from Tottenham especially if today Tottenham can get 3 points against Leeds.

[LUCKMCFLY]

There are only 2 games left now. Hopefully they don't make any mistakes. Even if Manchester City win all 3 of their matches, they still might not become champions. Everything is still in Arsenal's hands.

You're right, now everything is in Arsenal's hands, but you know Arsenal has always been somewhat inconsistent in their results. I think now they must give it their all, forget a little about the pressure of the UCL and concentrate also on the PL which is also important, because it's very easy to lose and as things are going they can lose both championships, and after so much effort, to swim and swim only to drown at the shore is quite sad.

[Tamaperdana]

Arsenal have been getting away with scoring from corners all season by crowding the box, impeding goalkeepers and then West Ham have the exact same type of goal disallowed today. VAR is a joke and it’s basically handed Arsenal the title.

I don’t agree with the argument that “Arsenal has been doing same all season”. What we saw today was a clear foul on David Raya and VAR made the right decision. Don’t get me wrong, the technology could be better in terms of consistency but I strongly believe it was on point today.

Yes,, basically, whatever the actual reality, we don't need to confuse it. Because in this match,, the referee and the VAR team did their job well and made the right decision. So, yes, this victory is indeed deserved by Arsenal, because Arsenal basically worked hard in this match. So,, yes, we don't need to worry about this. Furthermore, with this victory, Arsenal will now be more relaxed as the top of the Premier League standings. Because basically,, Arsenal already has a significant points lead over Manchester City.

So,, now we just have to wait for Manchester City's match against Crystal Palace. Because if Manchester City can't beat Crystal Palace, the Premier League trophy will definitely be Arsenal's this season. But Manchester City should be able to win against Crystal Palace,, because basically, Manchester City's performance is also very good. So, when their opponent is only on the same level as Crystal Palace, Manchester City should be able to win in this match. But even so,, we don't know for sure how this match will end, because a surprise could happen in this match.

[YUriy1991]

After West Ham were beaten today I don't think there is any more challenge for Arsenal I mean the remaining 2 games should be easier because these 2 teams don't have any motivation in the Premier League which means that whatever the result of the match it has no impact whatsoever. But yeah that doesn't mean Arsenal can underestimate those 2 matches, sometimes other scenarios may occur for example Man City ordered Arsenal's next 2 opponents to play all out and offered a bonus if they could draw

Arsenal must underestimate their remaining matches to secure the Premier League title this season. One mistake could be fatal. They must play their remaining two matches like they playing a final. Last night match against West Ham proved the Premier League truly is a thrilling spectacle. After failing to score against West Ham, Arsenal played a little more composed when they scored in the 83rd minute. It was a tense match. Arsenal playing for the title, while West Ham played for survival in the league. Fortunately for Arsenal, the referee disallowed Callum Wilson goal in the final minute after a VAR check. If this goal had stood, Im sure Arsenal would have lost the title.

With the remaining two matches against Burnley and Crystal Palace, Arsenal must perform well and not underestimate their opponents. I think the Premier League title race will come down to the final minutes. This competition is very exciting.