Premier League Prediction Thread 2026/2027

[Alex077]

For me the most surprising result was Sunderland winning against Chelsea 1-0. Alonso makes way too many experiments with the lineup and formation. This leads to unpredictable results. Chelsea has no style and no consistency. Losing a match against a team, that is sitting at the bottom of the ranking is embarrassing for Chelsea, but Alonso doesn't stop with the experiments. I didn't watch Man United-Aston Villa, but the game ending 4-4 is a proof that the match was crazy. Liverpool is the absolute favorite in the upcoming game against Man United, but there's 11 days until the match and United has lots of time to introduce Mauricio Pochettino as the new manager.

Chelsea in this way is only worsening their outcome, they certainly have an interesting position in the standings but it could have improved if they had won, i believe that this type of match is precisely the main problem of these teams, the lack of consistency that leads them to make mistakes where they shouldn't.

If they want to stay in Premier League top 4, their performances must definitely be made consistent. Chelsea's performances have been unstable right from start of the season. This team has completely failed to play well consistently. Defeat against Sunderland is totally unexpected. I could see this team is currently sitting in 19th place in table.

In last transfer window, Chelsea spent record amount of money. If I'm not mistaken, they spent somewhere around  400 million. Even after spending such huge amount of money, no significant improvement in their performance is noticeable. I expected much more from Alonso. He is one of my favorite coach. If things continue this way, he will get sacked from chelsea as well.

[Charcol]

I honestly think Mauricio Pochettino is more of living the United States coaching job to a team currently in top flight football and even though Manchester United is not the best team in England right now he still decides to go there.
We have seen a coach rumoured to have rejected this Manchester United job because it is too tricky.
I think Mauricio Pochettino has consider this job as better than his current job so it is a win for him.
I don't also think he isn't capable but I don't see him changing much from where Manchester United are currently right now he may go on a win run but if they don't start managing the club we'll the team will fall back to default.

Mauricio Pochettino can not change the whole situation going on at Old Trafford because the pressure on him is going to be much much tense if you ask me. He's a new manager that's going to come in after the international break, do you think coach is the current problem of Manchester United? I don't think because the fans explicitly put out a banner about Glazers out during one of their matches this season. Manchester United problem have grown beyond coach and this time, it's time to focus on the board because tell me what type of scouting players are they doing?

The owners, the board and the sporting directors all have questions to answer because they're too acquiescing in terms of their various duties in the club. Manchester United need new players and new sporting director that will scout effective players that will be able to change games and not the ones that are feeling too entitled.

I don't think we can say much about Mauricio Pochettino abilities yet until we have seen what tactics he comes up with and how well he manages United to a consistent victory. United might not need new players it could be something about the team management needs to be set right. Mauricio Pochettino needs to start first face his first debut then we will know if he blends well with the team

Your point is quite logical. No matter how much we speculate, it is difficult to judge how successful a coach can be and how long his success will continue before taking charge. In the current situation of Manchester United, I think it is not the strategy of their coach that is important now, but the management of the club. Perhaps Manchester United have already contacted Pochettino today. Meanwhile, Manchester United are in a bad situation. They have only won 1 in 10 games and are in the relegation zone with 8 points. If anyone thinks that a new coach will come in and all the problems will be solved, then this expectation is unreasonable. I am not looking down on Pochettino, but I have no doubt about his experience. He has probably taken the United States to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Now it is to be seen how quickly the United players adapt to his strategy.

[liasbaa]

You are right, Manchester United has been full of surprises lately, just like in the game against Roma, I thought they had lost already, but I checked the score line after the game and saw that United won. Same against Aston villa, they were already two goals down at halftime, but later drew the game in extra time. Now I know why Sir Bobby Charlton called Old Trafford "the theatre of dreams ". United have won 2 in 3 the last time they meet with Liverpool, so you can't write United off like that. Although United's performance has been very poor this season. Let's see what happens after the international break, with their new coach

I just hope they get motivated to win the game because they are meeting with their rivals and i hope they get motivated because they are already in the relegation position.  Despite Manchester United challenge in the8r games this season i still dont see them as if they wont bebanle to win the game against Liverpool because Manchester United is a team that is unpredicted in their games mainly whenever rhey meet with their rivals.

10 matches have been played in the Premier League and Manchester United have only managed 1 win. Therefore, we can say they are far from what they aimed for this year. Liverpool are in better form and are the better team. So Manchester United have a very slim chance of qualifying for the Champions League next year. They are simply unable to achieve their targets in the league.

A friend said Man U's plan is to pick form when every other team have exhausted their option. Like last season i won't give up on Man U yet until it becomes very much impossible for them to catch up with the season again. Liverpool already have a tough game against United despite United's inconsistency. If Liverpool isn't creative enough to grab all three points then a possible draw is inevitable.

Manchester United beat Aston Villa in their last match, have shown that they may soon return to form as they did not perform very well at the beginning of last season but they were competitive towards the end of the tournament and are in 3rd position in the table. Watching the match against Villa, I think the team may be preparing for the expected fight and perhaps Carrick's confidence is the reason why the team is playing impressively. The upcoming match against Liverpool indicates a tough fight and I think this match will probably be a draw.

[Cityhunter34]

A friend said Man U's plan is to pick form when every other team have exhausted their option. Like last season i won't give up on Man U yet until it becomes very much impossible for them to catch up with the season again. Liverpool already have a tough game against United despite United's inconsistency. If Liverpool isn't creative enough to grab all three points then a possible draw is inevitable.

Manchester United will definitely catch up. In fact, they are not longer a team to underestimate anymore, because they are still doing the needful. However, I think this match against Liverpool will determine if they are fully back in the game, because they will be playing away, which will definitely add to their performance if they make it through. It will surely be an entertaining match because Manchester United are the favorites in their head-to-head meetings.

[Zaguru12]

A friend said Man U's plan is to pick form when every other team have exhausted their option. Like last season i won't give up on Man U yet until it becomes very much impossible for them to catch up with the season again. Liverpool already have a tough game against United despite United's inconsistency. If Liverpool isn't creative enough to grab all three points then a possible draw is inevitable.

Manchester United will definitely catch up. In fact, they are not longer a team to underestimate anymore, because they are still doing the needful. However, I think this match against Liverpool will determine if they are fully back in the game, because they will be playing away, which will definitely add to their performance if they make it through. It will surely be an entertaining match because Manchester United are the favorites in their head-to-head meetings.

They have just sacked Carrick and the next manager might be Pochettino who will take over and might possibly be in the stands in the Liverpool game, I was actually expecting a big bartering my Liverpool with Carrick in charge but with Pochettino now looking to manage the team at Anfield most probably we will see a change but I am still going for a Liverpool win. The lack of confidence and concentration in the team is way beyond something a manager can correct in a week.

Also Liverpool are not that convincing themselves and seriously I have doubts, in the past the Anfield was usually a fortress but now they even win more games away from the ground than on the ground. If Manchester United manages to get maximum points from this game it will be a huge morale booster for them

[Karl_3000]

Manchester United will definitely catch up. In fact, they are not longer a team to underestimate anymore, because they are still doing the needful. However, I think this match against Liverpool will determine if they are fully back in the game, because they will be playing away, which will definitely add to their performance if they make it through. It will surely be an entertaining match because Manchester United are the favorites in their head-to-head meetings.

Manchester United has been the club I noticed people will post good about like they would win the Premier League but what will happen will be shocking. The club is in relegation position now but see what you are posting. I dislike seeing posts that praises Manchester United but still they will play rubbish.

You said so because the coach of the club as been sacked? Let us see what Rio happen but I am expecting Liverpool to win the match.

[bastisisca]

Your point is quite logical. No matter how much we speculate, it is difficult to judge how successful a coach can be and how long his success will continue before taking charge. In the current situation of Manchester United, I think it is not the strategy of their coach that is important now, but the management of the club. Perhaps Manchester United have already contacted Pochettino today. Meanwhile, Manchester United are in a bad situation. They have only won 1 in 10 games and are in the relegation zone with 8 points. If anyone thinks that a new coach will come in and all the problems will be solved, then this expectation is unreasonable. I am not looking down on Pochettino, but I have no doubt about his experience. He has probably taken the United States to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Now it is to be seen how quickly the United players adapt to his strategy.

Surely Manchester United is already looking for a manager who can replace the current one, not while they are trying to get good results with what they have, but then everyone complains about the team but i don't understand, it's not that bad, it seems like they're just missing one person who can make them play fairly with each other.

[POPOLUV]

A friend said Man U's plan is to pick form when every other team have exhausted their option. Like last season i won't give up on Man U yet until it becomes very much impossible for them to catch up with the season again. Liverpool already have a tough game against United despite United's inconsistency. If Liverpool isn't creative enough to grab all three points then a possible draw is inevitable.

Manchester United will definitely catch up. In fact, they are not longer a team to underestimate anymore, because they are still doing the needful. However, I think this match against Liverpool will determine if they are fully back in the game, because they will be playing away, which will definitely add to their performance if they make it through. It will surely be an entertaining match because Manchester United are the favorites in their head-to-head meetings.

They have just sacked Carrick and the next manager might be Pochettino who will take over and might possibly be in the stands in the Liverpool game, I was actually expecting a big bartering my Liverpool with Carrick in charge but with Pochettino now looking to manage the team at Anfield most probably we will see a change but I am still going for a Liverpool win. The lack of confidence and concentration in the team is way beyond something a manager can correct in a week.

Also Liverpool are not that convincing themselves and seriously I have doubts, in the past the Anfield was usually a fortress but now they even win more games away from the ground than on the ground. If Manchester United manages to get maximum points from this game it will be a huge morale booster for them

I just heard News not quite long enough and when the news pop on the screen of my phone, i was thinking that it was a false rumor but when i went further in making more sereach on such powerful news this morning, i I wasn't surprised about because it was so obvious that sacking of Coach Michael Carrick with immediate effect, although i don't really know if the crisis Manchester United players has been facing all this while since in the very beginning of the season, then the coach has to go and for another new manager to step in and take a new shape in Manchester United teams, and on the taught of Liverpool winning Manchester United in Anfield is not what I'm not too sure of, but i will only predict Liverpool score and to reduce the volume of risk in that match.

[Stormisover]

For me the most surprising result was Sunderland winning against Chelsea 1-0. Alonso makes way too many experiments with the lineup and formation. This leads to unpredictable results. Chelsea has no style and no consistency. Losing a match against a team, that is sitting at the bottom of the ranking is embarrassing for Chelsea, but Alonso doesn't stop with the experiments. I didn't watch Man United-Aston Villa, but the game ending 4-4 is a proof that the match was crazy. Liverpool is the absolute favorite in the upcoming game against Man United, but there's 11 days until the match and United has lots of time to introduce Mauricio Pochettino as the new manager.

Chelsea in this way is only worsening their outcome, they certainly have an interesting position in the standings but it could have improved if they had won, i believe that this type of match is precisely the main problem of these teams, the lack of consistency that leads them to make mistakes where they shouldn't.

If they want to stay in Premier League top 4, their performances must definitely be made consistent. Chelsea's performances have been unstable right from start of the season. This team has completely failed to play well consistently. Defeat against Sunderland is totally unexpected. I could see this team is currently sitting in 19th place in table.

In last transfer window, Chelsea spent record amount of money. If I'm not mistaken, they spent somewhere around  400 million. Even after spending such huge amount of money, no significant improvement in their performance is noticeable. I expected much more from Alonso. He is one of my favorite coach. If things continue this way, he will get sacked from chelsea as well.

I think you guys should go easy on Xabi Alonso, this is his first season in the English premier league, he's still adapting to somethings, yet he's in a good position in the standing, so I suggest you guys should take it easy on him, you can't compare his performance to that of many EPL coaches mostly Michael Carrick, like I myself never expected this from him, I was thinking he might struggle to the extent of being in this position that Michael Carrick is, but he surprise me with his performance, so you guys should be a bit patient, he's cooking anyways.

[Cityhunter34]

Manchester United will definitely catch up. In fact, they are not longer a team to underestimate anymore, because they are still doing the needful. However, I think this match against Liverpool will determine if they are fully back in the game, because they will be playing away, which will definitely add to their performance if they make it through. It will surely be an entertaining match because Manchester United are the favorites in their head-to-head meetings.

Manchester United has been the club I noticed people will post good about like they would win the Premier League but what will happen will be shocking. The club is in relegation position now but see what you are posting. I dislike seeing posts that praises Manchester United but still they will play rubbish.

You said so because the coach of the club as been sacked? Let us see what Rio happen but I am expecting Liverpool to win the match.

It's obvious that you don't understand football very well, because even though Manchester United is in the relegation zoom, it doesn't mean that they will go on relegation.

The League is too early, for crying out loud. Football is highly above our imagination, so you don't have to conclude about Manchester United's performance in just ten matches played, because anything can happen in the game.

[Cossyblack]

They have just sacked Carrick and the next manager might be Pochettino who will take over and might possibly be in the stands in the Liverpool game, I was actually expecting a big bartering my Liverpool with Carrick in charge but with Pochettino now looking to manage the team at Anfield most probably we will see a change but I am still going for a Liverpool win. The lack of confidence and concentration in the team is way beyond something a manager can correct in a week.

Also Liverpool are not that convincing themselves and seriously I have doubts, in the past the Anfield was usually a fortress but now they even win more games away from the ground than on the ground. If Manchester United manages to get maximum points from this game it will be a huge morale booster for them

Manchester United owners finally came to their senses. I have been waiting for this news for a very long time, at last, he is sacked. Micheal Carrick deserved this sack, he should have been done along time ago, if they had sacked him before now, and hired pochettino, Manchester United current state wouldn't have reach this stage. They were a bit late for this decision but it's all for best since what was standing in the way has been removed and an experience coach like pochettino will be the next in line to take over as their new head coach. I think when that happens, Manchester united will be reborn under him and a lot of changes would be made to improve their performance.

[UpTober]

A friend said Man U's plan is to pick form when every other team have exhausted their option. Like last season i won't give up on Man U yet until it becomes very much impossible for them to catch up with the season again. Liverpool already have a tough game against United despite United's inconsistency. If Liverpool isn't creative enough to grab all three points then a possible draw is inevitable.

Manchester United will definitely catch up. In fact, they are not longer a team to underestimate anymore, because they are still doing the needful. However, I think this match against Liverpool will determine if they are fully back in the game, because they will be playing away, which will definitely add to their performance if they make it through. It will surely be an entertaining match because Manchester United are the favorites in their head-to-head meetings.

They have just sacked Carrick and the next manager might be Pochettino who will take over and might possibly be in the stands in the Liverpool game, I was actually expecting a big bartering my Liverpool with Carrick in charge but with Pochettino now looking to manage the team at Anfield most probably we will see a change but I am still going for a Liverpool win. The lack of confidence and concentration in the team is way beyond something a manager can correct in a week.

Also Liverpool are not that convincing themselves and seriously I have doubts, in the past the Anfield was usually a fortress but now they even win more games away from the ground than on the ground. If Manchester United manages to get maximum points from this game it will be a huge morale booster for them

I just heard News not quite long enough and when the news pop on the screen of my phone, i was thinking that it was a false rumor but when i went further in making more sereach on such powerful news this morning, i I wasn't surprised about because it was so obvious that sacking of Coach Michael Carrick with immediate effect, although i don't really know if the crisis Manchester United players has been facing all this while since in the very beginning of the season, then the coach has to go and for another new manager to step in and take a new shape in Manchester United teams, and on the taught of Liverpool winning Manchester United in Anfield is not what I'm not too sure of, but i will only predict Liverpool score and to reduce the volume of risk in that match.

They finally changed the manager and handed over the responsibility to a new one. I will not react to such a decision by Manchester United because it has become their habit to change the manager every season and in the middle of the season. Manchester United will once again understand that the performance of the team does not really change with a new manager. It is very likely that the new manager is going to start his Premier League journey with a defeat for Manchester United. Their next Premier League match is against Liverpool and that match will be held at Anfield, the challenge of Anfield against Liverpool will not be easy at all for Manchester United.

[Cyber_warrior]

A friend said Man U's plan is to pick form when every other team have exhausted their option. Like last season i won't give up on Man U yet until it becomes very much impossible for them to catch up with the season again. Liverpool already have a tough game against United despite United's inconsistency. If Liverpool isn't creative enough to grab all three points then a possible draw is inevitable.

Manchester United will definitely catch up. In fact, they are not longer a team to underestimate anymore, because they are still doing the needful. However, I think this match against Liverpool will determine if they are fully back in the game, because they will be playing away, which will definitely add to their performance if they make it through. It will surely be an entertaining match because Manchester United are the favorites in their head-to-head meetings.

They have just sacked Carrick and the next manager might be Pochettino who will take over and might possibly be in the stands in the Liverpool game, I was actually expecting a big bartering my Liverpool with Carrick in charge but with Pochettino now looking to manage the team at Anfield most probably we will see a change but I am still going for a Liverpool win. The lack of confidence and concentration in the team is way beyond something a manager can correct in a week.

Also Liverpool are not that convincing themselves and seriously I have doubts, in the past the Anfield was usually a fortress but now they even win more games away from the ground than on the ground. If Manchester United manages to get maximum points from this game it will be a huge morale booster for them

I think it been long time coming, immediately after that draw between Manchester United at Aston Villa we knew Carrick was going to sacked, but the question was the next coach to come in. They have a couple of names in their list, the likes of Eddie Howe, Antonio conte but finally a verbal agreement have been made between Manchester United and maricio pochettino.

Definitely in awe couple of days he will sign in as the head coach of the club, so we expect him to be on the sidelines against Liverpool after the international break. It going to be a difficult game to predict and the only advantage will be whoever is playing at home.

[Black Mbaye]

A friend said Man U's plan is to pick form when every other team have exhausted their option. Like last season i won't give up on Man U yet until it becomes very much impossible for them to catch up with the season again. Liverpool already have a tough game against United despite United's inconsistency. If Liverpool isn't creative enough to grab all three points then a possible draw is inevitable.

Manchester United will definitely catch up. In fact, they are not longer a team to underestimate anymore, because they are still doing the needful. However, I think this match against Liverpool will determine if they are fully back in the game, because they will be playing away, which will definitely add to their performance if they make it through. It will surely be an entertaining match because Manchester United are the favorites in their head-to-head meetings.

They have just sacked Carrick and the next manager might be Pochettino who will take over and might possibly be in the stands in the Liverpool game, I was actually expecting a big bartering my Liverpool with Carrick in charge but with Pochettino now looking to manage the team at Anfield most probably we will see a change but I am still going for a Liverpool win. The lack of confidence and concentration in the team is way beyond something a manager can correct in a week.

Also Liverpool are not that convincing themselves and seriously I have doubts, in the past the Anfield was usually a fortress but now they even win more games away from the ground than on the ground. If Manchester United manages to get maximum points from this game it will be a huge morale booster for them

I just heard News not quite long enough and when the news pop on the screen of my phone, i was thinking that it was a false rumor but when i went further in making more sereach on such powerful news this morning, i I wasn't surprised about because it was so obvious that sacking of Coach Michael Carrick with immediate effect, although i don't really know if the crisis Manchester United players has been facing all this while since in the very beginning of the season, then the coach has to go and for another new manager to step in and take a new shape in Manchester United teams, and on the taught of Liverpool winning Manchester United in Anfield is not what I'm not too sure of, but i will only predict Liverpool score and to reduce the volume of risk in that match.

They finally changed the manager and handed over the responsibility to a new one. I will not react to such a decision by Manchester United because it has become their habit to change the manager every season and in the middle of the season. Manchester United will once again understand that the performance of the team does not really change with a new manager. It is very likely that the new manager is going to start his Premier League journey with a defeat for Manchester United. Their next Premier League match is against Liverpool and that match will be held at Anfield, the challenge of Anfield against Liverpool will not be easy at all for Manchester United.

Manchester United will agree on a new manager before the Liverpool match. Hopefully, the new manager can bring about a significant change for the team because Manchester United is a team that everyone wants to see succeed. They were bad around this time last year, and they've been performing poorly around this time this year as well. Changing managers has become a habit for them.

[cxtreenal]

They have just sacked Carrick and the next manager might be Pochettino who will take over and might possibly be in the stands in the Liverpool game, I was actually expecting a big bartering my Liverpool with Carrick in charge but with Pochettino now looking to manage the team at Anfield most probably we will see a change but I am still going for a Liverpool win. The lack of confidence and concentration in the team is way beyond something a manager can correct in a week.

Also Liverpool are not that convincing themselves and seriously I have doubts, in the past the Anfield was usually a fortress but now they even win more games away from the ground than on the ground. If Manchester United manages to get maximum points from this game it will be a huge morale booster for them

Manchester United owners finally came to their senses. I have been waiting for this news for a very long time, at last, he is sacked. Micheal Carrick deserved this sack, he should have been done along time ago, if they had sacked him before now, and hired pochettino, Manchester United current state wouldn't have reach this stage. They were a bit late for this decision but it's all for best since what was standing in the way has been removed and an experience coach like pochettino will be the next in line to take over as their new head coach. I think when that happens, Manchester united will be reborn under him and a lot of changes would be made to improve their performance.

Manchester United board has been slow to make a decision but they have finally made a good decision. He is largely blamed for the current state of the team and many fans may have been happy with this news. I thought he might be given more time especially after the win against Roma and the draw against Aston Villa in the last two matches. But the board has made their final decision so that there may be some tactical changes in the team and good performance can be expected this season.

Although the board has not yet officially announced who will be the next manager should be Mauricio Pochettino name is heard at the top of the possible list. The name of the new manager may be known soon.

[Arenga pinnata]

If they want to stay in Premier League top 4, their performances must definitely be made consistent. Chelsea's performances have been unstable right from start of the season. This team has completely failed to play well consistently. Defeat against Sunderland is totally unexpected. I could see this team is currently sitting in 19th place in table.

In last transfer window, Chelsea spent record amount of money. If I'm not mistaken, they spent somewhere around  400 million. Even after spending such huge amount of money, no significant improvement in their performance is noticeable. I expected much more from Alonso. He is one of my favorite coach. If things continue this way, he will get sacked from chelsea as well.

In the end, it was only during the Pochettino and Enzo maresca eras that this team managed to bounce back from its lowest point at the time. unfortunately the club didn’t keep either of those coaches for very long.

Noww, the team does have a coach who’s just as good, Alonso. but we have to realize that Alonso isn’t the type of coach who brings about drastic changes to a team. So I hope Chelsea can be more patient with their current coach. It’s true that this team’s consistency isn’t great. however that doesn’t change the fact that, for now, Chelsea is the fifth-best team this season based on the league standings. at the very least, I believe Alonso will be able to take Chelsea to a higher level this season.

[Karl_3000]

It's obvious that you don't understand football very well, because even though Manchester United is in the relegation zoom, it doesn't mean that they will go on relegation.

The League is too early, for crying out loud. Football is highly above our imagination, so you don't have to conclude about Manchester United's performance in just ten matches played, because anything can happen in the game.

This is just one of the rubbish posts that I have seen so far.

Did I said Manchester United will relegate? But they are still in the relegation zone which is what I said and it is the fact when people expected the club to be above the position it is now.

Manchester United has not relegated since 1974 when the club relegated last but you just want to post rubbish.

[9ja Amaka]

A friend said Man U's plan is to pick form when every other team have exhausted their option. Like last season i won't give up on Man U yet until it becomes very much impossible for them to catch up with the season again. Liverpool already have a tough game against United despite United's inconsistency. If Liverpool isn't creative enough to grab all three points then a possible draw is inevitable.

Manchester United will definitely catch up. In fact, they are not longer a team to underestimate anymore, because they are still doing the needful. However, I think this match against Liverpool will determine if they are fully back in the game, because they will be playing away, which will definitely add to their performance if they make it through. It will surely be an entertaining match because Manchester United are the favorites in their head-to-head meetings.

Liverpool under Iraola have changed. Manchester United are still struggling with Michael Carrick. I bet you, nothing surprising will happen when Manchester United face Liverpool. The comeback twice against Roma and that against Aston Villa is as a result of the shame on the players if they let those team win them. The match against Liverpool wont determine anything. Manchester United may have luck to get a draw against Liverpool then lose their next match against a smaller team.

[DubemIfedigbo001]

In last transfer window, Chelsea spent record amount of money. If I'm not mistaken, they spent somewhere around  400 million. Even after spending such huge amount of money, no significant improvement in their performance is noticeable. I expected much more from Alonso. He is one of my favorite coach. If things continue this way, he will get sacked from chelsea as well.

J.Pedro's injury made it very obvious chelsea needs another efficient CF. Alonso's refusal to use estevao extensively annoys me more than anything. He has made Estevao sit on the bench until the dude lost a lot of form, He was impressive against Manchester united, but Alonso still decided not to start him against Sunderland. Chelsea has improvements from last season but their performance is still unsteady.

Chelsea used a lot of money to sign players, but most positions didn't have good replacements like defence underperforming with Lacroix injury and Welbeck not delivering well in J.Pedro's absence. If Alonso fails to start Estevao against Leeds, it would be more than obvious he isn't using his available resources well

[Rhow]

Now let’s talk about Chelsea’s match against Sunderland last weekend, I would say I expected Chelsea to win that match but the result really surprised me as they lost the game 1-0 and what really surprised me me most was that Chelsea didn’t get to score a single goal from the match. What really went wrong from that game Sunderland was supposed to be an easy match for Chelsea that has been scoring goals this season. Could it be that the absence of joa pedro in the Chelsea’s attacking line has slowed down the force of the attacking? Because it’s looking like Chelsea don’t get to score the number of goals they were scoring when he was in the squad. I don’t know what really went wrong in that weekend game but that was really a disappointing result because Sunderland haven’t won any of their last 5 games before playing against Chelsea on that weekend. I did expected a different result and that’s why I’m really disappointed at the 1-0 lost result.

The most dangerous teams to play are teams that are in winless run. They are the most dangerous to play as they are under pressure to end the winning run. In the premier league there’s no more small teams that is one thing you have to realize. If your team play at away, if they are not careful they won’t come back with any points. On the issue of Joao Pedro they are surely missing him. He has been the one that has been scoring most of their goals this season. He pushes their attack, we can all see that his impact is missing in this Chelsea team.

It seems logical that any good chance would automatically increase if the team was desperate to win. You might be talking about a team that has gone winless and then pulled off an unexpected result against a strong opponent. A major reason behind Chelsea's defeat against Sunderland was the penalty. Sunderland won that match 1-0. The only goal came from an Enzo Le Fee penalty. But Sunderland didn't win just by luck. Chelsea didn't create the expected scoring chances throughout the match. But Sunderland did create several chances. Even the Chelsea defence couldn't handle Brian Brobbey. Levi Colwill fouled him to create a penalty.