⚽ English Premier League Season: 2024/2025

[TelolettOm]

Whatsup with Ipswich drawing all their games, is this how they want to stay in the premier league and avoid relegation?

Well, so far Ipswich Town F.C. has never won. It's just that when I saw their performance this time against Aston Villa and they were able to hold the top club to a draw, I thought, hmm, they might actually be able to do it. They were able to make a draw match 2 - 2



Well, especially when I saw the progress of the match, their match statistics, even Ipswich Town F.C. has a bigger attack than Aston Villa. It's just that there were some missed chances. But this time, a pretty great job for them.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Well, especially when I saw the progress of the match, their match statistics, even Ipswich Town F.C. has a bigger attack than Aston Villa. It's just that there were some missed chances. But this time, a pretty great job for them.

I don't make judgement on games based on stats only, I prefer watching the game or match review because the stats don't always tell the true story.

I was occupied for this game and didn't watch, so I can't say much but Aston villa missed their chance to top the table and give themselves some momentum. Watkins is having a time of his life for sure, put him in a better team and he'll become a better world class player.

Teams having high numbers of shot to me don't impress me, I prefer technicality more. Make sure when you shoot it's on target and gives you an opportunity of scoring. Having 3 shots and 3 on target and probably scoring 1/2 goals with those shots is more impressive to me than having 10 shots and only 1/2 on target.

Aston villa had a better game if we're to look at the stats because they did less work and got the same result that Ipswich got, they should have won though.

[JollyGood]

These are the results of the game played recently:

Sunday 29th September
Ipswich Town 2-2 Aston Villa
Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

Sunday 30th September
Bournemouth 3-1 Southampton

Whatsup with Ipswich drawing all their games, is this how they want to stay in the premier league and avoid relegation?

That just might be the reason they avoid relegation, they would prefer a point than zero points. I think they will get a few wins and start moving up the table.

As for the United game,  so we all agree that Man U are shit and ETH needs to go right, because I don't know what we want as more proof that ETH has nothing better to offer than the last few seasons he gave United silverwares.

Ten Hag is not suitable for Manchester United, he will not resign therefore he should be sacked. They still have a chance to make a top four finish and make it to the Champions League next season but the sooner he leaves the more chances the new manager will have to bring his own ideas in to change the failures they face on the pitch.

[Igebotz]

Ten Hag is not suitable for Manchester United, he will not resign therefore he should be sacked. They still have a chance to make a top four finish and make it to the Champions League next season but the sooner he leaves the more chances the new manager will have to bring his own ideas in to change the failures they face on the pitch.

Old man extended his contract a few months ago; give him a break unless you have a huge cheque to buy him out of his two remaining years' contract. The entire club is in disarray; they need to address the problem at the top and modernise the training facilities to make training easier. Sacking managers is not the answer; all of the coaches who have come and gone were in peak form before arriving. Sacking ETH won't address the situation.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Old man extended his contract a few months ago; give him a break unless you have a huge cheque to buy him out of his two remaining years' contract. The entire club is in disarray; they need to address the problem at the top and modernise the training facilities to make training easier. Sacking managers is not the answer; all of the coaches who have come and gone were in peak form before arriving. Sacking ETH won't address the situation.

Don't let your hate for the club cloud your stand, I know you'll rather have ETH stay at the club and crumble it than a change that'll get them balling again.

Personally I don't like it when clubs aren't doing well, it makes the football boring to watch that's why I love competition. Let all the clubs be at their top form and then let watch to see who win then they can have a deserving victory.

You'll rather have your club  (Chelsea) sack managers than fixing other things that's needed at the club, how many managers has Chelsea hired before it looks like now, they got something working. Manchester United can go done the same path and get the team up and running before other renovations can come in.

If you think Chelsea don't have other problems at the club apart from the manager, take a look at the injury crisis always at the club. smiles*

[JollyGood]

Old man extended his contract a few months ago; give him a break unless you have a huge cheque to buy him out of his two remaining years' contract. The entire club is in disarray; they need to address the problem at the top and modernise the training facilities to make training easier. Sacking managers is not the answer; all of the coaches who have come and gone were in peak form before arriving. Sacking ETH won't address the situation.

You raise a valid point, the entire club is in disarray.

The hierarchy did give Ten Hag a contract extension but that was after they could not find a replacement for him when they wanted him out. I think they will end up paying millions in compensation to Ten Hag to get rid of him and then will probably pay millions to buy out the contract of the manager they want and after that they will pay him millions in salary and then buy players he wants by paying more millions. They have spent millions on managers and players but did not find success but this time they cannot blame the Glazers ownership because Radcliffe is the man controlling the footballing side of things.

Ever since Ferguson retired, the club has been in chaos apart from a few moments of success and if they ever want to have even a fraction of that success they will have to try to rebuild again but this time with a new manager.

Personally I don't like it when clubs aren't doing well, it makes the football boring to watch that's why I love competition. Let all the clubs be at their top form and then let watch to see who win then they can have a deserving victory.

I share your sentiments. Rather than have one-sided boring games it is better for two teams playing while they are on top form. There can be no excuses by fans, players and managers if two team are facing each other with their strongest possible starting eleven (with best substitutes on the bench). It would be better to play in a competitive league rather than one when where there is no real competition.

[Distraction]

Erik ten Hag says he has no worries about his seat. He says there is a mutual agreement that he is staying this season. This can turn out to be good or much worse for Manchester United. I hope the former happens. 

If we see the latter then it is going to be a bigger debris to handle. I really don't know what the real issue has been with this team for who knows how many years...

Is it really manager related? I don't think so exactly. Because wasn't any of the managers they had so far capable? Especially Mourinho was like the peak point. But he also couldn't make the team champion. It looks like the real issue is just bigger than that.

[JollyGood]

His ex-assistant Benni McCarthy left the club this summer but gave an interview criticising Ten Hag for the way he handled Ronaldo and because he lacks passion. He gave various insights within the interview but it was not groundbreaking news. I do not see how Ten Hag will remain manager for long because reports suggest the players have accepted his days are numbered and are expected to endorse Ruud van Nistelrooy to replace him.

Erik ten Hag says he has no worries about his seat. He says there is a mutual agreement that he is staying this season. This can turn out to be good or much worse for Manchester United. I hope the former happens. 

If we see the latter then it is going to be a bigger debris to handle. I really don't know what the real issue has been with this team for who knows how many years...

Is it really manager related? I don't think so exactly. Because wasn't any of the managers they had so far capable? Especially Mourinho was like the peak point. But he also couldn't make the team champion. It looks like the real issue is just bigger than that.

[Igebotz]

Don't let your hate for the club cloud your stand, I know you'll rather have ETH stay at the club and crumble it than a change that'll get them balling again.

Not hating but same was said about Ole " change him and the club will start balling again" here we're again. Changing the manager alone won't solve the internal crisis.

You'll rather have your club  (Chelsea) sack managers than fixing other things that's needed at the club, how many managers has Chelsea hired before it looks like now, they got something working. Manchester United can go done the same path and get the team up and running before other renovations can come in.

We changed the entire medical team, changed the recruitment team, changed food menu, upgraded our training facilities, there was more going on than just sacking and replacing managers.

[JollyGood]

These are the games taking place on Saturday 5th October:

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool
Arsenal vs Southampton
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Leicester City vs Bournemouth
Manchester City vs Fulham
West Ham United vs Ipswich Town
Everton vs Newcastle United

Liverpool already clear at the top of the table by a point could increase the gap to four points in the midday kick-off game before any of their rivals that kick-off at 3pm. Even though could happen, I expect Liverpool to drop points away at Crystal Palace but Arsenal and Manchester City should get maximum points.

[tokeweed]

His ex-assistant Benni McCarthy left the club this summer but gave an interview criticising Ten Hag for the way he handled Ronaldo and because he lacks passion. He gave various insights within the interview but it was not groundbreaking news. I do not see how Ten Hag will remain manager for long because reports suggest the players have accepted his days are numbered and are expected to endorse Ruud van Nistelrooy to replace him.

Tbh I think they should get somebody who could give the club more stability before handing it over to a more high profile manager.  And I'm not kidding when I say that they should give the genius Moyes a call and try to give him a second stint in the club for a couple of years...  For stability.  I think his decent stints at Everton and West Ham should be a matter of consideration here.

And I've said this before, bacon face..  I mean Sir Alex Ferguson chose the genius Moyes to replace him for a good reason.  And now we're seeing why.

[JollyGood]

Ruud van Nistelrooy is a ready-made replacement because he is already part of the Manchester United set-up and can cover the position at least until the end of the season. Not only that, he holds legendary status at the club because of the 150 goals he scored in 219 games and is widely respected at the club.

I do not think they have to return to Moyes after Ten Hag is sacked, they have to look to the future and find a way to get back to being serious title contenders.

Tbh I think they should get somebody who could give the club more stability before handing it over to a more high profile manager.  And I'm not kidding when I say that they should give the genius Moyes a call and try to give him a second stint in the club for a couple of years...  For stability.  I think his decent stints at Everton and West Ham should be a matter of consideration here.

And I've said this before, bacon face..  I mean Sir Alex Ferguson chose the genius Moyes to replace him for a good reason.  And now we're seeing why.

[Igebotz]

I do not think they have to return to Moyes after Ten Hag is sacked, they have to look to the future and find a way to get back to being serious title contenders.

Lol..why would anyone even suggest going back to Moyes in the first place, was he not the same guy who inherited a winning squad and ruined the whole structure, he's old fashioned and can't compete with his usual deep counter-attacking football style. Doesn't look like ETH would last past December, the club would be forced to compensate him and get someone to build back the dismantled dressing room. The earlier the better.

Unai Emery is the man they need, but why would anyone leave a CL team where he has complete authority over transfers for one where he only needs to write a list and has no power over transfers? Aside from that, buying him out of contract will be quite expensive.

[JollyGood]

Doesn't look like ETH would last past December, the club would be forced to compensate him and get someone to build back the dismantled dressing room. The earlier the better.

I watched most of their game away at Porto that finished a little while ago. They are playing like Jekyll and Hyde, for some periods in their games they are pressing and are seemingly in control but in other parts they look like a complete shambles. If they do sack him before December it will give the new manager a chance to make a push for a top six finish if they can start a winning run.

Unai Emery is the man they need, but why would anyone leave a CL team where he has complete authority over transfers for one where he only needs to write a list and has no power over transfers? Aside from that, buying him out of contract will be quite expensive.

He has been brilliant at Aston Villa, if he were to leave before he helped them to achieve their potential I think it would be a big mistake. Emery and Aston Villa are a perfect fit and if they finish in the top four this season it will mean consecutive Champions League football. That should set them up for a serious title challenge the following season because on their top form at Villa Park there is no reason they cannot beat both Arsenal and Manchester City.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Liverpool already clear at the top of the table by a point could increase the gap to four points in the midday kick-off game before any of their rivals that kick-off at 3pm. Even though could happen, I expect Liverpool to drop points away at Crystal Palace but Arsenal and Manchester City should get maximum points.

Didn't expect them to be in the title contention but kudos to what Arne Slot has done, I don't think Liverpool is going to loss against Palace. If Liverpool doesn't find a way to get the ball at the back of the net then the game will end in draws. Right there is an opportunity to lead the league and you think they'll want to throw that away? As for the rest of the game, I'm most interested in them as I only see a few straight forward wins (Arsenal, City too) but the rest is unpredictable to me. Sunday features is where my minds are though because I want to see how Many U is going to play against a pump Aston villa that just killed it in the champions league.

[Igebotz]

He has been brilliant at Aston Villa, if he were to leave before he helped them to achieve their potential I think it would be a big mistake. Emery and Aston Villa are a perfect fit and if they finish in the top four this season it will mean consecutive Champions League football. That should set them up for a serious title challenge the following season because on their top form at Villa Park there is no reason they cannot beat both Arsenal and Manchester City.

Making the Top 4 is a lot easier than competing for the league - you only need 1-2 top teams to slip to make the cut, but competiting for the title you need to be better than 18-19 other teams. You remember Newcastle making the CL and got dumped out of Europe the next season right? They had a super team, had a really good run of games, took advantage of Chelsea and Manutd shitty form but they got burnt out due to poor squad depth following their injury crisis. I see Aston Villa running down the same route sooner or later.

[JollyGood]

Where they end up playing the league games alongside the FA Cup and Champions League, you could be right about Aston Villa eventually burning out but they have a better manager (Emery vs Howe) and they have a much better team and squad. If he is given the go-ahead to buy a couple of players that he feels could strengthen his squad, I am sure Emery and Aston Villa will enjoy a run of successful finishes to the season but without adding players I think you have captured their fate.

Making the Top 4 is a lot easier than competing for the league - you only need 1-2 top teams to slip to make the cut, but competiting for the title you need to be better than 18-19 other teams. You remember Newcastle making the CL and got dumped out of Europe the next season right? They had a super team, had a really good run of games, took advantage of Chelsea and Manutd shitty form but they got burnt out due to poor squad depth following their injury crisis. I see Aston Villa running down the same route sooner or later.

[tokeweed]

Ruud van Nistelrooy is a ready-made replacement because he is already part of the Manchester United set-up and can cover the position at least until the end of the season. Not only that, he holds legendary status at the club because of the 150 goals he scored in 219 games and is widely respected at the club.

I do not think they have to return to Moyes after Ten Hag is sacked, they have to look to the future and find a way to get back to being serious title contenders.

Tbh I think they should get somebody who could give the club more stability before handing it over to a more high profile manager.  And I'm not kidding when I say that they should give the genius Moyes a call and try to give him a second stint in the club for a couple of years...  For stability.  I think his decent stints at Everton and West Ham should be a matter of consideration here.

And I've said this before, bacon face..  I mean Sir Alex Ferguson chose the genius Moyes to replace him for a good reason.  And now we're seeing why.

Yeah..  That's kind the of thing that the club should avoid imho.  Him having legendary status at the club. They've already tried it with Solksjaer and it royally flopped as with that, everybody expects the club to be lead back to the glory days...

Solksjaer at United, Lampard at Chelsea, there was also Kenny Dalglish with Liverpool back in the day.  I mean sure the next Arteta or Zidane is around the corner, but dunno man...  I think getting stability with a low profile manager to rebuild the club is the way to go.  We'll see tho.  I really hope for their supporters they get some kind of success after Ten Hag.

[JollyGood]

If legendary ex-players are to be avoided, what are big clubs supposed to do when they are in trouble? I cannot think of any low profile manager that will be suitable for Manchester United except the current Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna.

He was also their under-18 Manchester United manager before he took on the Ipswich Town job therefore it might work but he is just 38 years old and the club is massive. His work at Ipswich Town with back to back promotions leading to the Premier League is commendable even if Ipswich Town are currently struggling as they adjust to life in the Premier League.

Yeah..  That's kind the of thing that the club should avoid imho.  Him having legendary status at the club. They've already tried it with Solksjaer and it royally flopped as with that, everybody expects the club to be lead back to the glory days...

Solksjaer at United, Lampard at Chelsea, there was also Kenny Dalglish with Liverpool back in the day.  I mean sure the next Arteta or Zidane is around the corner, but dunno man...  I think getting stability with a low profile manager to rebuild the club is the way to go.  We'll see tho.  I really hope for their supporters they get some kind of success after Ten Hag.

[Igebotz]

If legendary ex-players are to be avoided, what are big clubs supposed to do when they are in trouble? I cannot think of any low profile manager that will be suitable for Manchester United except the current Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna.

He was also their under-18 Manchester United manager before he took on the Ipswich Town job therefore it might work but he is just 38 years old and the club is massive. His work at Ipswich Town with back to back promotions leading to the Premier League is commendable even if Ipswich Town are currently struggling as they adjust to life in the Premier League.

Football has gone beyond bringing in a former legendary player as that hasn't worked out well with most clubs in Europe, but I share similar sentiment with tokeweed, they gotta bring in a low-profile manager who understands modern football to build the club from the basics, I know they tried to do the same with ETH but dude wasn't ready to build instead he wanted to bring all the players he has worked with at Ajax to Manutd thinking he would him replicate the same success.

Look at what Fabian Hürzeler is doing at Brighton, now imagine what he would do at a top club with unlimited budget. A low profile manager with no name but he's already making one for himself..