Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026

[m4r1o]

But it would be intriguing to see how Man City performs next season, and how well they hold out without Pep Guardiola's presence in the team. It would be a tough competition with the insurgence of other top clubs but it would be a good time watching how they progress or struggle in the race for the league title next season.

Why ? i don't see it being so difficult to replicate, in any case they have a very strong team that can afford to win a lot more, let's remember that in this last championship the team only finished second behind Arsenal, i don't think that next season will still be that bad, i really don't think so.

[Different patterns]

Of course, the competition in the Premier League will continue next year. Arsenal will want to defend their title, while Manchester City will want to make up for this year's failure. I already expect a rivalry between these two teams. However, I think other teams like Manchester United and Liverpool will also be in the running, and Chelsea could make a surprise comeback with their new manager. I'm sure next year will be even more exciting than this one.

I think Maresca will struggle to stabilize manchester city's performance next  season. I wouldn't be surprised if City don't compete for the title. On the other hand, we have seen the rise of Manchester United this season. They have finished a great season with the help of carrick. Carrick's target next season will  be to compete for the title. Besides, chelsea and liverpool will also make changes to their managers and squads, this is for sure. So the Premier League next season will be even  more exciting.

I think the coming season will be very unpredictable because many changes will be made by several teams in the league and it's obvious they are really planning to be the best next season. Manchester city are in a transition period and it may take time for them to maintain their consistency and even for a big team it will not be easy for them to adapt. Manchester United's improvement will make next season very competitive also and if they continue to improve under Carrick they will be serious title contenders next season because it's not just winning some matches that matters in a competition like this, it's winning consistently. Chelsea and Liverpool are also teams that have the ability to bounce back and contend for the title with the change in coach and tactics I believe they will also be serious contenders. All of this makes the premier league very interesting because most of these teams have what it takes to make necessary changes and also compete for the highest positions in the league.

[JoyceBTC]

City's future isn't exactly predictable, but since they already have a playing structure like the one Pep left behind, it's very easy for any other coach to develop their strategy within the framework of previous work. That's why City will continue to be a great team with many options to keep playing to win, perhaps even more successfully. This is how it works, unless they get a really bad coach and ruin everything.

Maresca to coach Manchester City is still a bit amazing to me and does not look like something which will be favorable to the Manchester City because to me what Pep could not do last season no matter how Maresca tries, I don’t think he can do it too. Maresca could not push the Chelsea team to the top level in his attempts as their head coach but maybe it is as a result of the players, I don’t know. But for Manchester City, I hope Maresca will be more formidable and result driven since Pep has already built such depth before he left.

Why you think Maresca will not succeed in Manchester City because he failed as a Chelsea coach? now you need to see things differently and understand that Manchester City and Chelsea has different set of players and their team structure is also different. The reason why Pep Guardiola couldn't win the league last season was because his team team started on a rough patch but he made two good signing which helped to motivate his team and still brought them luck as they won two trophies last season.

As Maresca will be taking over with the same players the squad is not going to change but they can decide to sign more players if they need to make any position more effective, Maresca will definitely succeed maybe not next season but as a Manchester City manager.

[kennycryptoitalia]

Well this is very much possible, Manchester City boys can not forget in a hurry what they have been taught by pep beside pep just left not long ago so the team is much intact and will likely be working with the ideology of Pep at the moment so it is easy for them to continue with that spirit i mean what they are use to, thats why the new manager should not be in a hurry to change the pplay pattern of the team for now, even though he has such plans, it should be a gradual process, if he also find out that the team is used to pep schooling, I don't think there's anything with playing that pattern as long as it gives them what they want.

Manchester City is certainly a very strong team and i don't think they have become poor with the departure of Pep Guardiola, this must enter everyone's mind, it's not that if a manager leaves a team falls into disrepair, on the contrary i am convinced that they can achieve the same results even without him.

[Fakhrulenclix]

Well this is very much possible, Manchester City boys can not forget in a hurry what they have been taught by pep beside pep just left not long ago so the team is much intact and will likely be working with the ideology of Pep at the moment so it is easy for them to continue with that spirit i mean what they are use to, thats why the new manager should not be in a hurry to change the pplay pattern of the team for now, even though he has such plans, it should be a gradual process, if he also find out that the team is used to pep schooling, I don't think there's anything with playing that pattern as long as it gives them what they want.

Manchester City is certainly a very strong team and i don't think they have become poor with the departure of Pep Guardiola, this must enter everyone's mind, it's not that if a manager leaves a team falls into disrepair, on the contrary i am convinced that they can achieve the same results even without him.

I think it's natural that many speculate that a team will have difficulties with a new coach, especially if the character of a coach is already attached, especially Pep has been coaching Manchester City for a long time, so of course there will be a strong character that is the foundation of the Manchester City team, so it will not be easy for another coach to continue it, maybe it will take a process for the new coach and of course it will take a little time to be able to create Manchester City with its new character.

[Razmirraz]

But it would be intriguing to see how Man City performs next season, and how well they hold out without Pep Guardiola's presence in the team. It would be a tough competition with the insurgence of other top clubs but it would be a good time watching how they progress or struggle in the race for the league title next season.

Why ? i don't see it being so difficult to replicate, in any case they have a very strong team that can afford to win a lot more, let's remember that in this last championship the team only finished second behind Arsenal, i don't think that next season will still be that bad, i really don't think so.

After Guardiola departure, Man City did not immediately become a mediocre team because they had a mature squad and a large amount of money to improve the team's quality again. Without Guardiola will be the biggest plot twist in the Premier League next season. Man City without Guardiola is like the band "The Beatles" without John Lennon, the music is still there, but the architect is not there.

I think Enzo Maresca will have a hard time getting Man City to continue the DNA that Guardiola has planted. If he overhauls Man City's philosophy into a new version, the players will have to adapt again to the style and tactics used by the new coach. I'm not sure Man City can win the EPL trophy in the first season of the Enzo Maresca era. The players will have to adapt to the tactical changes, while Arsenal, who have matured significantly under Arteta, have a better chance of retaining the trophy.

[Cityhunter34]

For now I think Liverpool shouldn't be included in the teams that will do better next season, because they didn't end their season well. Even though football is unpredictable, it's obvious that Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United will definitely continue with their performance next season, especially Manchester United, because they ended with a massive performances against the favorite teams. But I wouldn't conclude yet, because anything can happen at any time.

Just because Liverpool did not end this last season well does not mean that in the new season they will go through the same thing, Liverpool is a big team, they have also changed the coach which indicates that there will be changes from them, we just wait for their performance with Iraola, maybe they will accompany the teams you mentioned to compete.

That's why I said "for now," because we have to see their performance first before we'll know if they're back to their normal form. Of course, there's no doubt at all, because Liverpool is one of the competitive teams in the premier league, but they didn't make their fans proud last season.

Although it's a normal thing, because sometimes premier league teams can be unpredictable, especially now that the underdog teams are fighting harder. Anyways, let's see how it goes.

[Altryist]

After Guardiola departure, Man City did not immediately become a mediocre team because they had a mature squad and a large amount of money to improve the team's quality again. Without Guardiola will be the biggest plot twist in the Premier League next season. Man City without Guardiola is like the band "The Beatles" without John Lennon, the music is still there, but the architect is not there.

I think Enzo Maresca will have a hard time getting Man City to continue the DNA that Guardiola has planted. If he overhauls Man City's philosophy into a new version, the players will have to adapt again to the style and tactics used by the new coach. I'm not sure Man City can win the EPL trophy in the first season of the Enzo Maresca era. The players will have to adapt to the tactical changes, while Arsenal, who have matured significantly under Arteta, have a better chance of retaining the trophy.

I think Maresca was chosen as City's new head coach, in part because his approach is very similar to Guardiola's. Maresca is Guardiola's apprentice, he knows his approach, his habits, his demands on players, his strategies, and so I don't think he'll need to rebuild City. He might try to improve things with a few signings, but for now, Guardiola has given him a good team.

[johnsaributua]

That's why I said "for now," because we have to see their performance first before we'll know if they're back to their normal form. Of course, there's no doubt at all, because Liverpool is one of the competitive teams in the premier league, but they didn't make their fans proud last season.

Although it's a normal thing, because sometimes premier league teams can be unpredictable, especially now that the underdog teams are fighting harder. Anyways, let's see how it goes.

I think next season Liverpool will learn from this season which they will not make mistakes again in navigating the Premier League competition next season so this is what Liverpool needs to do is they have to see first which players should be sold and which players should stay because with the World Cup I think this is an event for all teams to see the performance of players who compete in the World Cup including Liverpool because currently many lines must be equipped with players who have the fighting spirit to give their performance to the team they defend so this is not the coach's fault in fielding them when playing the match but their intention in playing every match they must contribute to the team's performance so for the next season I think Liverpool will be more confident in their competition at the top of the Premier League standings because they are one of the teams that have a reputation in the competition.

[blue Snow]

People think that just because Pep left, they are going to suddenly suck and be terrible but the reality is that we are not going to end up with that much of a bad situation, it could be different.

I don’t think Manchester City is  bad situation because Guardiola left. Never underestimate Maresca. Look at how Maresca performed at Chelsea. He managed to win trophies while Chelsea was going through a transition period. Of course, Maresca isn’t on the same level as Guardiola. But if people think Manchester City is in as bad a situation as Tottenham is, I think that’s an overstatement. I’m optimistic that Manchester City, under Maresca’s leadership, will still be a contender for the title.

[Oluwa-btc]

Just because Liverpool did not end this last season well does not mean that in the new season they will go through the same thing, Liverpool is a big team, they have also changed the coach which indicates that there will be changes from them, we just wait for their performance with Iraola, maybe they will accompany the teams you mentioned to compete.

Andoni Iraola could win the Premier League irrespective of what we all think about him. He had a fine style of play with Bournemouth and qualified them for European football, such a manager could do just the same with winning the league. The players within the club are ambitious and hungry players. They can go on to get it done. They are simply three more significant signatures from winning the Premier league competition again.

[m4r1o]

In my opinion, the teams to keep under observation for next season are:
Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.
Of all of them, I will gladly follow Manchester United, for the amazing recovery work they did midway through the season, this grit pushes me to think about a possible victory next year and spectacular football for the championship from all the participants.

these teams that you mentioned Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool have always been the best teams in the Premier League, and i believe they will remain great for a long time, a very long time, i also believe that Arsenal will have the chance to win the championship once again.

[Agbam]

Well this is very much possible, Manchester City boys can not forget in a hurry what they have been taught by pep beside pep just left not long ago so the team is much intact and will likely be working with the ideology of Pep at the moment so it is easy for them to continue with that spirit i mean what they are use to, thats why the new manager should not be in a hurry to change the pplay pattern of the team for now, even though he has such plans, it should be a gradual process, if he also find out that the team is used to pep schooling, I don't think there's anything with playing that pattern as long as it gives them what they want.

Manchester City is certainly a very strong team and i don't think they have become poor with the departure of Pep Guardiola, this must enter everyone's mind, it's not that if a manager leaves a team falls into disrepair, on the contrary i am convinced that they can achieve the same results even without him.

I think it's natural that many speculate that a team will have difficulties with a new coach, especially if the character of a coach is already attached, especially Pep has been coaching Manchester City for a long time, so of course there will be a strong character that is the foundation of the Manchester City team, so it will not be easy for another coach to continue it, maybe it will take a process for the new coach and of course it will take a little time to be able to create Manchester City with its new character.

Yeah it’s normal most times that’ teams undergo some level of changes and disruptions after losing a manager or a key player but also quality teams just have small time of adjustment and adaptability. Pep left Barça and Bayern Munchen but it was much time before they were back to dominant stand.

Enzo Maresca has under studied Pep Guardiola and has also implemented some of the strategies at Chelsea as there were times we saw a glimpse of high quality football from his Chelsea side. There’s a big chance that he’ll do well at Manchester City.

[bitLeap]

But it would be intriguing to see how Man City performs next season, and how well they hold out without Pep Guardiola's presence in the team. It would be a tough competition with the insurgence of other top clubs but it would be a good time watching how they progress or struggle in the race for the league title next season.

Why ? i don't see it being so difficult to replicate, in any case they have a very strong team that can afford to win a lot more, let's remember that in this last championship the team only finished second behind Arsenal, i don't think that next season will still be that bad, i really don't think so.

It's good that as a Man City fan, you have to be confident. However assuming next season's competition will be easy for Man City is a big mistake. Arsenal's competition is very serious, and Man City must prove it. Pep Guardiola's departure changed everything. Enzo Maresca was immediately under pressure to win the title in his first season. You think that's easy? Come on, this is the Premier League where the competition is fiercer than any other competition.

[banana33]

I think the coming season will be very unpredictable because many changes will be made by several teams in the league and it's obvious they are really planning to be the best next season. Manchester city are in a transition period and it may take time for them to maintain their consistency and even for a big team it will not be easy for them to adapt. Manchester United's improvement will make next season very competitive also and if they continue to improve under Carrick they will be serious title contenders next season because it's not just winning some matches that matters in a competition like this, it's winning consistently. Chelsea and Liverpool are also teams that have the ability to bounce back and contend for the title with the change in coach and tactics I believe they will also be serious contenders. All of this makes the premier league very interesting because most of these teams have what it takes to make necessary changes and also compete for the highest positions in the league.

Manchester City, even if in a period of transition they certainly cannot help but fix the situations that have been uncomfortable up until now, clearly this is what all the fans want who are now anxiously awaiting what will happen in the next period.

[cyberninja2]

It's good that as a Man City fan, you have to be confident. However assuming next season's competition will be easy for Man City is a big mistake. Arsenal's competition is very serious, and Man City must prove it. Pep Guardiola's departure changed everything. Enzo Maresca was immediately under pressure to win the title in his first season. You think that's easy? Come on, this is the Premier League where the competition is fiercer than any other competition.

For me, for next season, what Man City needs to do first is build unity with their new coach. This is because they just parted ways with one of the best coaches they've ever had, Pep Guardiola. Although Enzo Maresca was once Pep's assistant, each coach's style is certainly different, which makes me very doubtful about Man City's performance next season.

Other teams are still coached by their coaches from last season, so they no longer need to determine a new strategy, especially since the competition next season is quite fierce, making Man City miss the figure of a coach who has given the best for the team nicknamed The Cityzen.
Significant changes under Pep's cool hand, so now I think Enzo Maresca will need time to be able to find what Pep has done even though the players are still the same because every coach has a different coaching style and strategy, especially Enzo Maresca, who was once the coach of Chelsea, where when coaching the Chelsea team, we can say more towards failing to provide the best performance for the Chelsea team, so Enzo Maresca and Chelsea ended their collaboration that year. This is something that must be learned and hopefully Enzo Maresca can give the best for Man City.

[9ja Amaka]

But it would be intriguing to see how Man City performs next season, and how well they hold out without Pep Guardiola's presence in the team. It would be a tough competition with the insurgence of other top clubs but it would be a good time watching how they progress or struggle in the race for the league title next season.

I don't really there will be much changes,  because I really don't expect them to struggle.  They already have a good team and they are getting a decent manager in Enzo Maresca,  so I think it will not be as bad as people thought.  I am not really expecting them to win the premier league in the upcoming season,  but I expect them to the up their competing with the top teams for the trophy.

[Baki202]

Well this is very much possible, Manchester City boys can not forget in a hurry what they have been taught by pep beside pep just left not long ago so the team is much intact and will likely be working with the ideology of Pep at the moment so it is easy for them to continue with that spirit i mean what they are use to, thats why the new manager should not be in a hurry to change the pplay pattern of the team for now, even though he has such plans, it should be a gradual process, if he also find out that the team is used to pep schooling, I don't think there's anything with playing that pattern as long as it gives them what they want.

Manchester City is certainly a very strong team and i don't think they have become poor with the departure of Pep Guardiola, this must enter everyone's mind, it's not that if a manager leaves a team falls into disrepair, on the contrary i am convinced that they can achieve the same results even without him.

I trust my club, they will give me the best assurance that they can because Pep has trained boys, and I know that they will do well, and Pep is still around the corner, just that he won't be coaching, and for us to have him around the corner so we don't have anything to fear and next season we are going to be doing crazy and we are not just going to go for one trophy and we are going to go for four let me sound like arteta but we wont end up like him, who just won only one, very funny. Even after all the opportunities, they were still struggling. That is who Arsenal is, they are a struggling club.

[Pandu Geddon]

I trust my club, they will give me the best assurance that they can because Pep has trained boys, and I know that they will do well, and Pep is still around the corner, just that he won't be coaching, and for us to have him around the corner so we don't have anything to fear and next season we are going to be doing crazy and we are not just going to go for one trophy and we are going to go for four let me sound like arteta but we wont end up like him, who just won only one, very funny. Even after all the opportunities, they were still struggling. That is who Arsenal is, they are a struggling club.

Nothing's funny, all the teams are competing, and there will be winners and losers. Arsenal and Man City have already fought hard, and at least Arsenal won the Premier League, which they haven't won in a long time. They got the results of their hard work, nothing funny at all. Besides, Arsenal reached the Champions League final, and Man City didn't make it this season.

[Juicyhome]

Andoni Iraola could win the Premier League irrespective of what we all think about him. He had a fine style of play with Bournemouth and qualified them for European football, such a manager could do just the same with winning the league. The players within the club are ambitious and hungry players. They can go on to get it done. They are simply three more significant signatures from winning the Premier league competition again.

I disagree, I don't think Liverpool are favorite for the league title this season, they have new manager and e shouldn't put more effort on him to lift the league this season, he needs time to build with the team, he's in a new environment with a different mentality and culture. The Liverpool fans will be happy if he end at the top four this season.

For the title is between Aston Villa, Manchester United and Arsenal, they're the really contender for the title, they have built a solid team to compete for the league, to me Liverpool will struggle, many players in the squad are yet to adapt, that's why Arne Slot struggle with them. He bought players that are not good for the premier League and that alone cause him his job.