Whale.io 🐳 | ⚽ English Premier League Season: 2025/2026

[igebotz]

I could be wrong but it seems as though he is no longer looking as animated as he was and he is not scratching all over his face now. He seems to have lost his passion either for football in general or for the club.

If I had to guess I would probably see a scenario where Manchester City will finish second in the Premier League, will not win the FA Cup but will beat Arsenal tomorrow in the Carabao Cup. Guardiola will probably announce his resignation after the season has ended.

As you grow old the passion for the game slowly die too, it's normal for every manager at some stage especially the successful ones - they get bored and start looking for new adventures. I haven't seen that in Pep just yet, I still see hunger in his eyes but they're not the same without KDB.

You guessed right, they just won the Carabao Cup and still in a better position to win the FA Cup - the League chase is already over.

I heard some conspiracies surrounding Liam Rosenior's prolonged contract with the club. Awarding a 4-year contract to a manager from Strasbourg, that ended the season in the 7th position is beyond naivety!

There's a break clause in his long term contract and the club could activate it any time they feel dissatisfied.

[JollyGood]

Chelsea is in big trouble and I just can't ignore it-- In 5 matches, they have incurred 3 losses and 1 draw, what's left of this season for them, at least so they can find themselves a good position? They got kicked out of the UCl title race by PSG last week. I thought that was consolable thus, expected something different in the Premier League, but losing against Everton is a shame.

I heard some conspiracies surrounding Liam Rosenior's prolonged contract with the club. Awarding a 4-year contract to a manager from Strasbourg, that ended the season in the 7th position is beyond naivety!

Losing 3-0 at Everton was a disaster for Chelsea. Rosenior seems to be out of his depth, I cannot understand why the Chelsea board appointed a young and unproven manager.

If Arsenal and the two Manchester teams are certain to finish in the top three, that leaves Aston Villa as favourites for the final Champions League place because Chelsea are six points behind Aston Villa with just seven games remaining.

It has been devastating to see the Chelsea in this season that has seen the club lose the champions league to PSG. The loss to Everton was more of an tip of the iceberg of the very internal issues they were facing. And all that remains physically available is to simply pursue a European position, assuming that they can come out of this slump very fast. In the case of Liam Rosenior the four-year contract would be too ambitious and unsafe to a manager whose success has not been put to the real test.

Chelsea fans will be asking if their top players will leave. There was a strong rumour about Palmer going to Manchester United, maybe that will happen as he will be guaranteed Champions League football. On current form, will Rosenior be their manager at the end of the season?

As you grow old the passion for the game slowly die too, it's normal for every manager at some stage especially the successful ones - they get bored and start looking for new adventures. I haven't seen that in Pep just yet, I still see hunger in his eyes but they're not the same without KDB.

You guessed right, they just won the Carabao Cup and still in a better position to win the FA Cup - the League chase is already over.

I was happy to see Guardiola jumping for joy while he was running up and down the pitch celebrating the goals with the Manchester City fans. It was the first time in months he seemed to be enjoying himself. Remember, the Premier League is still not out of reach yet and they are still in the FA Cup. Maybe this season will be a success for Guardiola and another disaster for Arteta.

[igebotz]

I was happy to see Guardiola jumping for joy while he was running up and down the pitch celebrating the goals with the Manchester City fans. It was the first time in months he seemed to be enjoying himself. Remember, the Premier League is still not out of reach yet and they are still in the FA Cup. Maybe this season will be a success for Guardiola and another disaster for Arteta.

Arteta plays boring football so it's always a good sight to crack them open to see the sadness and disappointment in their faces when they loses - a Cup final and you're playing 11 man in front of the goalkeeper, what exactly was their game plan? Defend blank and try their luck in penalty shootout because of Kepa

Pep is just going to have a successful season and get awarded another 2 years contract extension- I know you and tokeweed will not like this but it something I feel it'd happen.

[JollyGood]

Maybe he will sign a new contract, only Guardiola knows what he would prefer. I feel as though Arteta could lose the Premier League top spot if Manchester City their game in hand as that would mean they would be just six points behind. Maybe Guardiola is feeling rejuvenated after the win and maybe he wants more. If that is true, it could spell bad news for Arteta and Arsenal.

Arteta plays boring football so it's always a good sight to crack them open to see the sadness and disappointment in their faces when they loses - a Cup final and you're playing 11 man in front of the goalkeeper, what exactly was their game plan? Defend blank and try their luck in penalty shootout because of Kepa

Pep is just going to have a successful season and get awarded another 2 years contract extension- I know you and tokeweed will not like this but it something I feel it'd happen.

[Sandra_hakeem]

I heard some conspiracies surrounding Liam Rosenior's prolonged contract with the club. Awarding a 4-year contract to a manager from Strasbourg, that ended the season in the 7th position is beyond naivety!

There's a break clause in his long term contract and the club could activate it any time they feel dissatisfied.

Dude still talking about "anytime they feel dissatisfied" like he's giving off a top-notch performance as we speak. Rosenior has been a failure and it's obvious that the Chelsea board lack proper decision makers.

If Arsenal and the two Manchester teams are certain to finish in the top three, that leaves Aston Villa as favourites for the final Champions League place because Chelsea are six points behind Aston Villa with just seven games remaining.

If?? Nobody's ready to slide out at this point. 7 games is much to make one lose their grip, but if that happens, it's on whoever lets it happen. Also, Liverpool stands as a big hurdle between Chelsea and Villa-- that looks impossible already, don't you think so, Jolly?

[igebotz]

Maybe he will sign a new contract, only Guardiola knows what he would prefer. I feel as though Arteta could lose the Premier League top spot if Manchester City their game in hand as that would mean they would be just six points behind. Maybe Guardiola is feeling rejuvenated after the win and maybe he wants more. If that is true, it could spell bad news for Arteta and Arsenal.

Not happening anymore - 7+ points with less than 8 games left is not easy to overturn. I think Arsenal will win it, I've lost hope in Manchester City making any comeback.

Dude still talking about "anytime they feel dissatisfied" like he's giving off a top-notch performance as we speak. Rosenior has been a failure and it's obvious that the Chelsea board lack proper decision makers.

Man, I don't get to make the decisions ; the " Anytime they feel dissatisfied" is on the owners, not me, or any of the fan- our job is to lament and cry online.

[tokeweed]

Yo ige...  Sorry man.  Lol.  I wasn't really following the latest set of fixtures but when I checked the results last weekend I couldn't help laughing out loud when I saw the genius Moyes' latest exploit.    

I wonder what the odds were that match and Moyes won 3 to nil too.  There's just something with that guy that he manages to outfox better clubs.

Anyway, what do you think of Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid in the UCL?  You think Bayern Munich could pull it off and progress further?

[igebotz]

Yo ige...  Sorry man.  Lol.  I wasn't really following the latest set of fixtures but when I checked the results last weekend I couldn't help laughing out loud when I saw the genius Moyes' latest exploit.   

I wonder what the odds were that match and Moyes won 3 to nil too.  There's just something with that guy that he manages to outfox better clubs.

Anyway, what do you think of Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid in the UCL?  You think Bayern Munich could pull it off and progress further?

Lol I didn't want to wake you up- I was supprised you didn't say a word about it. Moyes unleashed his bravery upon on school boy manager. I've never seen us play that bad, they made it difficult for us to play.  Moyes thing I guess.

I think Bayern get this easily if Kane is available - there's literally nothing special about that Madrid side. I've watched countless times this season.

[tokeweed]

^  Ok good good...  I think I'll bet on Bayern Munich to go through and progress or the next match in the bracket.  I mean I don't feel it like you do.  I think Real Madrid is gonna be a tough match up just because it's the UCL.  Lol.  Don't know why, it's just something about them and the tourney environment.

Anyway, what's going on?  No club football for the next couple of weeks? 

[igebotz]

^  Ok good good...  I think I'll bet on Bayern Munich to go through and progress or the next match in the bracket.  I mean I don't feel it like you do.  I think Real Madrid is gonna be a tough match up just because it's the UCL.  Lol.  Don't know why, it's just something about them and the tourney environment.

Anyway, what's going on?  No club football for the next couple of weeks? 

Real Madrid's biggest weakness this season has been their defense, and facing a balanced team like Bayern with one of Europe's top attacks makes it impossible to keep them out. Real Madrid normally  get away with everything, but since the introduction of VAR, it has been more difficult for them to cheat their way to victory than it was before VAR. My money on Real Madrid..

Yeah, two weeks off without club football always feels like a forever - just watching some friendlies and Women champions league games.

[JollyGood]

If?? Nobody's ready to slide out at this point. 7 games is much to make one lose their grip, but if that happens, it's on whoever lets it happen. Also, Liverpool stands as a big hurdle between Chelsea and Villa-- that looks impossible already, don't you think so, Jolly?

Arsenal have not won the Premier League yet, there are still 21 points that are available to them. Manchester City have a possible 24 points available therefore there is no way the battle between Arsenal and Manchester City is over.

As for Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa it will be an intriguing end to the season for the final Champions League position.

Not happening anymore - 7+ points with less than 8 games left is not easy to overturn. I think Arsenal will win it, I've lost hope in Manchester City making any comeback.

I think it is safe to state that it is not over until it is over 

[tokeweed]

^  I think Aston Villa got it in the bag.  But that's not the interesting part of the season.  The most interesting part is Man United getting back into the top 4.   

So yeah, the biggest 'winners' of the season thus far according to the league table are Man United, Aston Villa and Arsenal if they get to maintain their positions.  Biggest losers are Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City and to some extent Newcastle and Tottenham.

^  Ok good good...  I think I'll bet on Bayern Munich to go through and progress or the next match in the bracket.  I mean I don't feel it like you do.  I think Real Madrid is gonna be a tough match up just because it's the UCL.  Lol.  Don't know why, it's just something about them and the tourney environment.

Anyway, what's going on?  No club football for the next couple of weeks? 

Real Madrid's biggest weakness this season has been their defense, and facing a balanced team like Bayern with one of Europe's top attacks makes it impossible to keep them out. Real Madrid normally  get away with everything, but since the introduction of VAR, it has been more difficult for them to cheat their way to victory than it was before VAR. My money on Real Madrid..

Yeah, two weeks off without club football always feels like a forever - just watching some friendlies and Women champions league games.

Wait...  You said Real Madrid's luck factor got lower because of VAR but your money is on Real Madrid? 

[igebotz]

So yeah, the biggest 'winners' of the season thus far according to the league table are Man United, Aston Villa and Arsenal if they get to maintain their positions.  Biggest losers are Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City and to some extent Newcastle and Tottenham.

Biggest loser is Chelsea; sacking Enzo the Mascara to employing a PE teacher with no top team management experience brought us 3 steps backwards to everything built over years. It hurts how we keep losing the better managers to the mediocre ones.

Wait...  You said Real Madrid's luck factor got lower because of VAR but your money is on Real Madrid? 

No, my money is on Bayern Munich

[JollyGood]

It seems clear that Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United are going to be occupying the top three positions. A question now comes to mind, what is the bigger disaster: Tottenham getting relegated or Chelsea and Liverpool missing out on Champions League football next season?

^  I think Aston Villa got it in the bag.  But that's not the interesting part of the season.  The most interesting part is Man United getting back into the top 4.   

So yeah, the biggest 'winners' of the season thus far according to the league table are Man United, Aston Villa and Arsenal if they get to maintain their positions.  Biggest losers are Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City and to some extent Newcastle and Tottenham.

[igebotz]

It seems clear that Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United are going to be occupying the top three positions. A question now comes to mind, what is the bigger disaster: Tottenham getting relegated or Chelsea and Liverpool missing out on Champions League football next season?

^  I think Aston Villa got it in the bag.  But that's not the interesting part of the season.  The most interesting part is Man United getting back into the top 4.   

So yeah, the biggest 'winners' of the season thus far according to the league table are Man United, Aston Villa and Arsenal if they get to maintain their positions.  Biggest losers are Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City and to some extent Newcastle and Tottenham.

Totteham would likely survive at the expense of either Westham or Nottingham Forest-  Chelsea? We didn't play Champions league football last season, so no disappointment there but Liverpool missing out on the champions league as defending champions would be the biggest disappointment tbh..

Chelsea and Totteham are mid table teams, that's the reality. The race to the top 4 is pretty wide open btw.

[tokeweed]

So yeah, the biggest 'winners' of the season thus far according to the league table are Man United, Aston Villa and Arsenal if they get to maintain their positions.  Biggest losers are Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City and to some extent Newcastle and Tottenham.

Biggest loser is Chelsea; sacking Enzo the Mascara to employing a PE teacher with no top team management experience brought us 3 steps backwards to everything built over years. It hurts how we keep losing the better managers to the mediocre ones.

Wait...  You said Real Madrid's luck factor got lower because of VAR but your money is on Real Madrid? 

No, my money is on Bayern Munich

Yeah sooner or later there will not be one decent manager willing to take the job unless he's being offered a huge pile of money with clause that he'll still be getting a bunch of money if the club decides to give him the sack.  I think that's how Mourinho made some of his money.  Lol.  The latter part of it was from Manchester United.   

And cool cool..  You and I both.  We rooting for Bayern Munich.  It's Real Madrid away in a couple of weeks.  Can't wait.

[JollyGood]

The difference is that Chelsea are very close to an automatic Champions League spot (just six points away) whereas Tottenham are one point away from being in the relegation zone. If Chelsea play in the Europa League next season, it will not be a total loss for them but if Tottenham are relegated, it will be a disaster.

Chelsea and Totteham are mid table teams, that's the reality. The race to the top 4 is pretty wide open btw.

[igebotz]

Yeah sooner or later there will not be one decent manager willing to take the job unless he's being offered a huge pile of money with clause that he'll still be getting a bunch of money if the club decides to give him the sack.  I think that's how Mourinho made some of his money.  Lol.  The latter part of it was from Manchester United.   

And cool cool..  You and I both.  We rooting for Bayern Munich.  It's Real Madrid away in a couple of weeks.  Can't wait.

Mourinho made over €100m  from compensation in his career; he made the most from Chelsea; the only one who got sacked twice and compensated - the luckiest man ever 

The difference is that Chelsea are very close to an automatic Champions League spot (just six points away) whereas Tottenham are one point away from being in the relegation zone. If Chelsea play in the Europa League next season, it will not be a total loss for them but if Tottenham are relegated, it will be a disaster.

I prefer we go to the Europa league where we can actually compete- that's our level, it's obvious we don't belong to the champions league.

[JollyGood]

If Chelsea qualify for the Europa League and win it, they will receive the winning mentality boost that they have been waiting for after Maresca resigned. Rosenior is not capable of taking Chelsea forward, the team are not understanding his tactics. Are you really going to be surprised if Palmer is sold to Manchester United in the summer? If Chelsea lose their best players and sign incompatible players, how can the team move forward?

Tottenham have taken proactive steps to rectify their mistake, they have sacked Tudor. Will Chelsea do the same with Rosenior?

I prefer we go to the Europa league where we can actually compete- that's our level, it's obvious we don't belong to the champions league.

[tokeweed]

Yeah sooner or later there will not be one decent manager willing to take the job unless he's being offered a huge pile of money with clause that he'll still be getting a bunch of money if the club decides to give him the sack.  I think that's how Mourinho made some of his money.  Lol.  The latter part of it was from Manchester United.   

And cool cool..  You and I both.  We rooting for Bayern Munich.  It's Real Madrid away in a couple of weeks.  Can't wait.

Mourinho made over €100m  from compensation in his career; he made the most from Chelsea; the only one who got sacked twice and compensated - the luckiest man ever 

Yeah, Mourinho was never the same when he lost Rui Faria, his right hand guy and partner in crime.  I think a lot more of the work and the drills during practice was actually Faria with Mourinho purely on the management side and strategy.  But like all assistant coaches, they also have ambitions of managing their own side too.  Some pop, some don't. 

The latest manager we've seen find some success is Arterta with this season could be the one for him.  We laugh at him from time to time but it's hard not to root for the guy.  He's good for football.