⚽ English Premier League Season: 2024/2025

[coderben]

The opening match of the new week will be between Watford and Liverpool. Maybe Watford didn't start very good but they might make some difficulties for Liverpool in their home match. On the other hand, Liverpool are one of the best teams in this season so far. They are right behind the leader Chelsea by one point. This might be a chance to take the lead again from Chelsea. Liverpool drew with Manchester City by 2-2 the last time and they will be aiming to get a clear win here. And they should be able to do so.

[Macadonian]

I agree with that, mbappe is not the only best player available in the transfer market later, with the amount of money that newcastle has at the moment of course they will have no problem getting a star player,  in your opinion, how the new owners will feel if the this season newcastle really relegated , my reasoning, because currently newcastle position in the standings is quite vulnerable and they are now in 19th position in the standings without winning a single match, even though later management will bring in many players in the january transfer market, of course newcastle position has fallen far and it will be very difficult to improve its position later, because it is clear that other teams will also strengthen their respective squads in January.

Not every player will be willing to sell their soul for blood money. I think that is why Conte, Gerrard and Lampard will reject the offer to manage the team. Mbappe is a player that I think would sell their soul for money but players like Haaland, Messi and Salah are not going to sell their soul for money. Newcastle do have a lot of money to spend in the transfer windows and I think they will become a top 4 team in the Premier League but this change of ownership does not guarantee that they will be the best in the world. Newcastle is not the nicest place to live and I would rather live in Spain then Newcastle. If Real Madrid or Barcelona can get their finances back to what they used to have and compete with teams like manchester City and Newcastle then players are going to prefer them over living in England.  

[JollyGood]

Votes cast in the poll: 37

Manchester United 12
Manchester City 11
Liverpool 6
Chelsea 6
Leicester City 2

I am surprised Manchester United is top of the poll right now. I think Manchester City or Liverpool should have more votes based on current form alone.

Maybe we will have to add Newcastle United to the poll next season after they get their cash injection from their Saudi Arabia state backed new owners 

[Igebotz]

As I already stated, the majority of those sites were cast prior to the start of the season and the arrival of Ronaldo and Sancho, plus Varane gave manutd so many votes and promoted them even before they started the season, that I doubt Mantud would make the top three if the pool was set up again. Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea are the three teams in the Premier League. With the way they're playing, I don't see Manchester United winning it.

Votes cast in the poll: 37

Manchester United 12
Manchester City 11
Liverpool 6
Chelsea 6
Leicester City 2
 
I am surprised Manchester United is top of the poll right now. I think Manchester City or Liverpool should have more votes based on current form alone.

Maybe we will have to add Newcastle United to the poll next season after they get their cash injection from their Saudi Arabia state backed new owners  

In the next 2-3 season maybe

[JollyGood]

The season is long, let us see how this one will play out 

As I already stated, the majority of those sites were cast prior to the start of the season and the arrival of Ronaldo and Sancho, plus Varane gave manutd so many votes and promoted them even before they started the season, that I doubt Mantud would make the top three if the pool was set up again. Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea are the three teams in the Premier League. With the way they're playing, I don't see Manchester United winning it.

Votes cast in the poll: 37

Manchester United 12
Manchester City 11
Liverpool 6
Chelsea 6
Leicester City 2
 
I am surprised Manchester United is top of the poll right now. I think Manchester City or Liverpool should have more votes based on current form alone.

Maybe we will have to add Newcastle United to the poll next season after they get their cash injection from their Saudi Arabia state backed new owners 

In the next 2-3 season maybe

[Pulsar77]

As long as Manchester United don't start improving their game much bigger than the current one, I also agree that they have no chance to win the league title this season. But the manager Ole Solskjaer still doesn't seem like he will try new ways to start winning their next games. He should already have understood that things won't go on nicely as long as he insists on the current game plan. Sometimes, changes are really good and this is the right time for doing that I believe.

[Slow death]

The opening match of the new week will be between Watford and Liverpool. Maybe Watford didn't start very good but they might make some difficulties for Liverpool in their home match.

 

we are facing the following scenario:

lion vs cat

the difference in strength is very large. leaving jokes aside, this will be a game where liverpool has to win, after the draw against City where they draw, now they need to win so as not to let chelsea get away. while for Watford they must fight to at least lose while they conceded few goals

[AndySt]

As long as Manchester United don't start improving their game much bigger than the current one, I also agree that they have no chance to win the league title this season. But the manager Ole Solskjaer still doesn't seem like he will try new ways to start winning their next games. He should already have understood that things won't go on nicely as long as he insists on the current game plan. Sometimes, changes are really good and this is the right time for doing that I believe.

Manchester United should start winning games very well, they're up against Leicester City, Will they win this match or loose again ? The coach has to do more and better than he's done for the team. Having a very tough fixture this October,they should give all the best for matches like this.

I am not sure that in this particular case a miraculous improvement is possible by the order of the game and therefore the improvement, if it comes, will be quite gradual with its ups and downs. Of course, in order to achieve a winning result, players must give their all to the fullest, leaving all their strength on the football field. Another question is that all this should be supported by thought, coaching thought in matters of tactics and the composition of the team for the game, and the thought of the players on the field. Just in a match with such an opponent as Leicester, we can make some idea of the strength of the club and Solskjaer's ability to cope with challenges. Another question is that the championship has not yet passed its fifth part and not to say that any club demonstrates an exorbitant level that is not available to rivals.

[blackened515]

As long as Manchester United don't start improving their game much bigger than the current one, I also agree that they have no chance to win the league title this season. But the manager Ole Solskjaer still doesn't seem like he will try new ways to start winning their next games. He should already have understood that things won't go on nicely as long as he insists on the current game plan. Sometimes, changes are really good and this is the right time for doing that I believe.

I think is high time Manchester United try out a new coach, Ole need to be sacked. They need changes, they have a strong squad, talented players,  but still winning matches is a problem. They couldn't wins against Everton in their last match, and ended up drawing the game. If they continue like this, am afraid they will have low Chances of winning the League trophy. Manchester United probably need  to improve their performance, However, they have a tough match ahead of them, they will be playing an away match against Leicester. And have to be well prepared in order to win

[DanWalker]

As long as Manchester United don't start improving their game much bigger than the current one, I also agree that they have no chance to win the league title this season. But the manager Ole Solskjaer still doesn't seem like he will try new ways to start winning their next games. He should already have understood that things won't go on nicely as long as he insists on the current game plan. Sometimes, changes are really good and this is the right time for doing that I believe.

Manchester United should start winning games very well, they're up against Leicester City, Will they win this match or loose again ? The coach has to do more and better than he's done for the team. Having a very tough fixture this October,they should give all the best for matches like this.

I am not sure that in this particular case a miraculous improvement is possible by the order of the game and therefore the improvement, if it comes, will be quite gradual with its ups and downs. Of course, in order to achieve a winning result, players must give their all to the fullest, leaving all their strength on the football field. Another question is that all this should be supported by thought, coaching thought in matters of tactics and the composition of the team for the game, and the thought of the players on the field. Just in a match with such an opponent as Leicester, we can make some idea of the strength of the club and Solskjaer's ability to cope with challenges. Another question is that the championship has not yet passed its fifth part and not to say that any club demonstrates an exorbitant level that is not available to rivals.

Leicester match will be a challenge for Ole. Only if he still tries his non-working-tactic once again. Considering the form Leicester is on right now, which is kind of bad, Utd should be winning this one. And if Ole tries his same old tactic again and loses or draws this match, I guess he should be sacked immediately. Otherwise, there is no chance to win the league.

[Pulsar77]

Tottenham are one of the teams that are in danger in terms of their form. They lost three times in a row recently until finally getting a win against Aston Villa. Maybe this was not a comfortable one but it was needed to start recovering. But I still saw clearly how bad they were playing. Harry Kane still hasn't started scoring in the Premier League. He is upset about not being let go to Manchester City. But he is also aware that he needs to do his best while staying. I expect him to score against Newcastle. But it is really difficult to guess which side would be able to win. Newcastle might resist Tottenham.

[ninkdwi]

Newcastle takeover: All parties hopeful Saudi-led consortium's deal can be announced on Thursday.

It's officially confirmed that Saudi led consortium's is taking over Newcastle United. Basically crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman is the new main owner after previous owner failed to steer the team to victory. He is way more wealthy as compared to Sheikh Mansour Bin Al-Nahyan’s, can he replicate the success of Manchester City in 10 years’ time?

From now on, we will most probably see a completely different team. Newcastle will start bringing very qualified players to the team in the coming transfer window in January. There are rumours like they can sign very big players as Kylian Mbappe. But the Mbappe transfer doesn't seem realistic to me as he wants to go to Real Madrid, not to a club any different than them. But they can sign so many big players and build a brand new squad. After that, we will most probably see them fighting for the title in the Premier League maybe not this year but as of the next season.

I once read one of the news which said that they were ready to spend 200 million euros for mbappe.
with such an expensive price will mbappe falter and switch to newcastle?
but apart from that I think they need to focus on their standings at the moment. at least they should try to get out of the relegation zone this season.
because it would be a dilemma if the team that became the richest club at this time but played in the second tier.

[CryptoBuds]

As long as Manchester United don't start improving their game much bigger than the current one, I also agree that they have no chance to win the league title this season. But the manager Ole Solskjaer still doesn't seem like he will try new ways to start winning their next games. He should already have understood that things won't go on nicely as long as he insists on the current game plan. Sometimes, changes are really good and this is the right time for doing that I believe.

I think is high time Manchester United try out a new coach, Ole need to be sacked. They need changes, they have a strong squad, talented players,  but still winning matches is a problem. They couldn't wins against Everton in their last match, and ended up drawing the game. If they continue like this, am afraid they will have low Chances of winning the League trophy. Manchester United probably need  to improve their performance, However, they have a tough match ahead of them, they will be playing an away match against Leicester. And have to be well prepared in order to win

^ This United team has the capacity to ain the league without any hassle. They have players like Ronaldo, Cavani, Pogba, Bruno, Varane and so many more. Ole is just reluctant to use something new. I don't get it. Coaches like Pep or Carlo Anchelloti even try out new stuff after they win a game. Even Carlo played Valverde - a full-fledged midfielder as a right back. And here we have our Ole going for the same tactic which doesn't even work. I'm furious at this guy man. The guy has Pogba, Bruno, and Ronaldo and is losing points after points. City doesn't even have a lethal striker after Aguero left and here we are not being able to score with having both Ronaldo and Cavani.

[Congyang]

As long as Manchester United don't start improving their game much bigger than the current one, I also agree that they have no chance to win the league title this season. But the manager Ole Solskjaer still doesn't seem like he will try new ways to start winning their next games. He should already have understood that things won't go on nicely as long as he insists on the current game plan. Sometimes, changes are really good and this is the right time for doing that I believe.

When I saw the performance of Manchester United in the last few matches, I actually felt like I was always making unnecessary experiments.
indeed it would be very good to rotate players so that they are more prepared and fit because it can make their body condition much better if they have enough rest when the schedule is tight, but when backing up several core players at once I think it is too much.
this even happened when against Everton. he always makes new formulas to fit the players, I think this is the same as gambling when always trying new things in quite important matches

[blackened515]

Tottenham are one of the teams that are in danger in terms of their form. They lost three times in a row recently until finally getting a win against Aston Villa. Maybe this was not a comfortable one but it was needed to start recovering. But I still saw clearly how bad they were playing. Harry Kane still hasn't started scoring in the Premier League. He is upset about not being let go to Manchester City. But he is also aware that he needs to do his best while staying. I expect him to score against Newcastle. But it is really difficult to guess which side would be able to win. Newcastle might resist Tottenham.

Sincerely speaking, is kind of hard predicting who will win the match. Newcastle performance lately haven't been impressive, they are in a bad form. They drawn 3 and lost 2 out of their last 5 matches. But, I still don't think, Tottenham will have an easy winning against them. Although, Tottenham's  squad is stronger compared to that of Newcastle. Tottenham won their last match, and they are probably the favorite in the game.

[Igebotz]

Sincerely speaking, is kind of hard predicting who will win the match. Newcastle performance lately haven't been impressive, they are in a bad form. They drawn 3 and lost 2 out of their last 5 matches. But, I still don't think, Tottenham will have an easy winning against them. Although, Tottenham's  squad is stronger compared to that of Newcastle. Tottenham won their last match, and they are probably the favorite in the game.

Mid-table clubs, on the other hand, tend to perform better than big clubs after every international break. This is because most big club players are called up to represent their countries, whereas mid-table club players are rarely called up, so they spend the international break resting and training while others are playing. It's impossible to forecast games like one; Tottenham had a dismal run before the break, losing 3/3, and Newcastle will be looking to win their first game under new ownership.

[kro55]

Sincerely speaking, is kind of hard predicting who will win the match. Newcastle performance lately haven't been impressive, they are in a bad form. They drawn 3 and lost 2 out of their last 5 matches. But, I still don't think, Tottenham will have an easy winning against them. Although, Tottenham's  squad is stronger compared to that of Newcastle. Tottenham won their last match, and they are probably the favorite in the game.

Mid-table clubs, on the other hand, tend to perform better than big clubs after every international break. This is because most big club players are called up to represent their countries, whereas mid-table club players are rarely called up, so they spend the international break resting and training while others are playing. It's impossible to forecast games like one; Tottenham had a dismal run before the break, losing 3/3, and Newcastle will be looking to win their first game under new ownership.

You are right. Mid-range teams are more likely to perform well after the international break. The players have been training for so long. Have made themselves more fit for the next match. On the other hand, the key players of big clubs are a bit tired of performing with their national team so far. Newcastle may have got new ownership, but their players and coaches have everything as before. They are still a weak team. Tottenham should have scored a lot of goals in this match.

[Igebotz]

Mid-table clubs, on the other hand, tend to perform better than big clubs after every international break. This is because most big club players are called up to represent their countries, whereas mid-table club players are rarely called up, so they spend the international break resting and training while others are playing. It's impossible to forecast games like one; Tottenham had a dismal run before the break, losing 3/3, and Newcastle will be looking to win their first game under new ownership.

You are right. Mid-range teams are more likely to perform well after the international break. The players have been training for so long. Have made themselves more fit for the next match. On the other hand, the key players of big clubs are a bit tired of performing with their national team so far. Newcastle may have got new ownership, but their players and coaches have everything as before. They are still a weak team. Tottenham should have scored a lot of goals in this match.

With Tottenham's present form before the international break, I doubt they'll be able to beat Newcastle, and even if they do, the margin of victory would be razor-thin, given how bad both teams are.

[paxmao]

Ah..  So that’s why I’ve been seeing some Mbappe and Kane to Newcastle United talks in the football transfer prediction thread.  Someone finally got the club away from the clutches of Mike Ashley.  Lol. 

As for Mbappe and Kane to Newcastle, we’ll see.  I don’t think those two would want to be involved in a fallen club’s rebuilding process.  Those guys want to win silverware.

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They have not just got rid of Mike Ashley they have sold to a nation Saudi Arabia which has a very bad background. They were found guilty by the CIA of killing a journalist chopping him up and dissolving him in a sink....

It is not just that they have this tendency to kill anything that bothers them (I hope they do not start killing football players if they do not perform  ) it is more about the status that Europeans have in the Gulf countries, which is basically the same rank as an slave. Quite endogamic societies "pure arab" mentality. It is not even a question of money is a question of principles not to work for them.

[borovichok]

Tottenham are one of the teams that are in danger in terms of their form. They lost three times in a row recently until finally getting a win against Aston Villa. Maybe this was not a comfortable one but it was needed to start recovering. But I still saw clearly how bad they were playing. Harry Kane still hasn't started scoring in the Premier League. He is upset about not being let go to Manchester City. But he is also aware that he needs to do his best while staying. I expect him to score against Newcastle. But it is really difficult to guess which side would be able to win. Newcastle might resist Tottenham.

Spurs did not play bad against Aston villa, their performance against villa was their best this season,even better than their  previous 3 winnings before this game,the only thing they didn't convert most of their scoring chances, Aston villa is a very good side,their game before the encounter with spurs was against Manchester United which they dominant Manchester United.and Kane we find his goal scoring form back,he has always does that.spurs will win Newcastle this weekend.