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

[JollyGood]

RESULT:

Aston Villa 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United

Aston Villa and Chelsea have pushed Manchester City out of the Champions League place (they are now in 6th but have a game in hand). As expected, both Tottenham and Manchester United lost their games as they will save their best players for the Europa League final.
 

Nothing changes - Aston Villa and Chelsea won their games respectively with a CS to put more pressure on City and the rest..

Well, these are the games taking place Sunday 18th May. Manchester City will face a tough Bournemouth side on Tuesday that already beat them in the Premier League this season:

Everton vs Southampton
West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest
Brentford vs Fulham
Leicester City vs Ipswich Town
Arsenal vs Newcastle United

Here is the top of the Premier League table with the teams chasing a Champions League spot:

[igebotz]

Nothing changes - Aston Villa and Chelsea won their games respectively with a CS to put more pressure on City and the rest..

Well, these are the games taking place Sunday 18th May. Manchester City will face a tough Bournemouth side on Tuesday that already beat them in the Premier League this season:

Zero ( 0) goal for City side in the last two games, going from good to worse at the most critical time of the season. Everything was looking positive until Halaand came back to the team. Lost back2back FA cup and going trophyless first time in 7 years.

Now I  don't want them in the next CL - they don't deserve it.

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Zero ( 0) goal for City side in the last two games, going from good to worse at the most critical time of the season. Everything was looking positive until Halaand came back to the team. Lost back2back FA cup and going trophyless first time in 7 years.

They have had enough, they have no special motivation. At the same time, Guardiola always becomes predictable (this was the case with Barcelona, ​​Bayern), and the teams learned to play against them for the result.

Now I  don't want them in the next CL - they don't deserve it.

Without playing in the CL, he will have more time to rest and focus on the PL. That would make it much easier for them to play in the Premier League, and we don't want that. Isn't it? 

[igebotz]

They have had enough, they have no special motivation. At the same time, Guardiola always becomes predictable (this was the case with Barcelona, ​​Bayern), and the teams learned to play against them for the result.

Yeah, Glasner made a comment about how easy it is to break Pep's tactics; he claims that after they lost the league game, he informed Pep that he was going to crack his next game, which he did.  Blocking Pep's attack is simple with Halaand; he's a traditional top 9 who doesn't drop back; when you break the link between him and the midfield, he becomes useless offensively.  I've seen that a lot this season.

Both Pep and Manchester city desperately needs a new challenge next season.

Without playing in the CL, he will have more time to rest and focus on the PL. That would make it much easier for them to play in the Premier League, and we don't want that. Isn't it? 

KBD will be gone soon, Rodri is now injury prone, Diaz and Stone are likely to leave in the summer, Pep is out of ideas--still trying to gain back his wife--and there are 115 charges hanging in their ass - with or without the CL City ain't touching that title until they get their shit together, which could take a season or two. 

Scamming away the Champions League spot after investing €200m in January to improve squad would be unjust to those teams who gave it their all from the start.

[JollyGood]

These are the games taking place today:

Everton vs Southampton
West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest
Brentford vs Fulham
Leicester City vs Ipswich Town
Arsenal vs Newcastle United

The most exciting scenario for the top of the table will be if Nottingham Forest beat West Ham United and then Newcastle United beat Arsenal because it will make the Champions League qualifications more exciting and dependent on the final game of the season.

Zero ( 0) goal for City side in the last two games, going from good to worse at the most critical time of the season. Everything was looking positive until Halaand came back to the team. Lost back2back FA cup and going trophyless first time in 7 years.

Now I  don't want them in the next CL - they don't deserve it.

Manchester City have lost the fear factor, they were brought back down to earth after flying high for many years. Crystal Palace deserved to win the FA Cup final. They will never be able to dominate Premier League teams again because every team going up against them believes they can get a win or a draw. I would not be surprised if Bournemouth win that game.

[CLS63]

The most exciting scenario for the top of the table will be if Nottingham Forest beat West Ham United and then Newcastle United beat Arsenal because it will make the Champions League qualifications more exciting and dependent on the final game of the season.

Nottingham Forest won today and Arsenal defeated Newcastle. Now the league standings looks very interesting.



Even Newcastle can be left out of top 5 on the final week. It depends on what Manchester City will do against Bournemouth home in 2 days too. But I don't think they will lose points against an aimless team.

On the final week I think Aston Villa, Newcastle and Manchester City will win their matches. It is hard to predict the Forest-Chelsea one. In that situation Chelsea would have no choice other than winning to qualify for the Champions League.

[igebotz]

Even Newcastle can be left out of top 5 on the final week. It depends on what Manchester City will do against Bournemouth home in 2 days too. But I don't think they will lose points against an aimless team.

On the final week I think Aston Villa, Newcastle and Manchester City will win their matches. It is hard to predict the Forest-Chelsea one. In that situation Chelsea would have no choice other than winning to qualify for the Champions League.

For the first time on the final day, we will be having a CL qualifying fight and not relegation battles against mid teams.

Away at Nottingham Forest would be fucking hard, for a game we must win to book our slot. I haven't checked bookies favorites, but I'm betting on Chelsea, City and Newcastle United to make the final list.

[Coyster]

Even Newcastle can be left out of top 5 on the final week. It depends on what Manchester City will do against Bournemouth home in 2 days too. But I don't think they will lose points against an aimless team.

City are just too unpredictable this season, who would have thought they would drop points against another "aimless team" last week, an already relegated Southampton. It would not come as a surprise to me if City fail to beat Bournemouth, particularly after a demoralizing FA Cup loss to Crystal Palace.

It has been a tough season for Pep and his team and it could even be worse if they don't get CL football next season and with two games to go, it is still a possibility.

[igebotz]

It has been a tough season for Pep and his team and it could even be worse if they don't get CL football next season and with two games to go, it is still a possibility.

Bournemouth do not have anything to play for in their last game and Huijsen head is already in Real Madrid. Should be an easy win for Manchester city but do I want that to happen? No.

[JollyGood]

RESULTS:

Everton 2-0 Southampton
West Ham United 1-2 Nottingham Forest
Brentford 2-3 Fulham
Leicester City 2-0 Ipswich Town
Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle United

Alongside Liverpool, now Arsenal have confirmed their spot for the Champions League therefore three places remain. Those places are being chased by Newcastle United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.

Even Newcastle can be left out of top 5 on the final week. It depends on what Manchester City will do against Bournemouth home in 2 days too. But I don't think they will lose points against an aimless team.

On the final week I think Aston Villa, Newcastle and Manchester City will win their matches. It is hard to predict the Forest-Chelsea one. In that situation Chelsea would have no choice other than winning to qualify for the Champions League.

Manchester City are at home to Bournemouth and then away to Fulham. I expect them to lose against Fulham and possibly lose against Bournemouth too. Aston Villa play away at Manchester United and should win. Newcastle United are at home against Everton and should win.

The most important game of the day has to be Nottingham Forest at home to Chelsea. I think Nottingham Forest will win the game.

What a fantastic end to the season. With three Champions League place still undecided, anything is possible.

[Coyster]

It has been a tough season for Pep and his team and it could even be worse if they don't get CL football next season and with two games to go, it is still a possibility.

Bournemouth do not have anything to play for in their last game and Huijsen head is already in Real Madrid. Should be an easy win for Manchester city but do I want that to happen? No.

Just like i said earlier, when City played Southampton last week, remember The Saints didn't have anything to play for, as a matter of fact they were already relegated, yet City could not beat them as the game ended 0-0. I know that City are favorites against Bournemouth tomorrow, but who would be surprised if they lose or draw, that is how their season has been.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Just like i said earlier, when City played Southampton last week, remember The Saints didn't have anything to play for, as a matter of fact they were already relegated, yet City could not beat them as the game ended 0-0. I know that City are favorites against Bournemouth tomorrow, but who would be surprised if they lose or draw, that is how their season has been.

Seeing some sense in this because take a look at how Brighton defeated Liverpool and that's because Liverpool got nothing to play for again. Bournemouth might just want to do that to Man city to put an ugly end to their season. Man city has to do everything in their power to win that game because their victory determine how they'll be going into the last game of the season. I believe though that Pep Guadiola is going to look for a way to qualify Man city for the champions league. It'll be so disappointed if he can't do that, atleast that should be the least he should do after giving man city thier worst performance in like 10 years. I know he man Man city want they're today but he has to give them a champions league spot by winning the remaining two games for the season.

[tokeweed]

 

They don't really need to break their budget and go all out to splash the cash imho, as they def won't be winning the UCL against the likes of Real Madrid who could be getting Klopp to manage them for the next couple of seasons.  They just need to do what Arsenal did and get the club to fight for the top 4 spot consistently year in and year out.

Market is danm expensive, if they want a class A players, they're ain't getting it cheap except they want to gamble and go for cheaper young South American talents. Still need to sell Isak or someone in the summer to raise revenue..

Real Madrid got Alonso instead - that was unexpected to be honest.

I don't think Alonso is confirmed yet tho?  But yeah, all the write ups from the football journos all point to him.  I really wanted it to be Klopp tho.  Would've loved to see him level up in a bigger club but the words swirling around is he'll be in AS Roma.  That's a weird trajectory from BVB to Liverpool then Roma.

Anyway yeah, I guess Liverpool is pretty happy with Slot.  If he hadn't been successful in his EPL debut, I think Liverpool would be calling Alonso asap.

[JollyGood]

Manchester City used to have a mentality that was based on them having an automatic right to win games and lift trophies. That simply is no longer the case, they know they have to work hard to win games and they are struggling to do that as their confidence is shattered. Their recent form is good but the draw against Southampton showed they are vulnerable. I believe Bournemouth will leave Manchester with all three points (or a draw at the very least).

Just like i said earlier, when City played Southampton last week, remember The Saints didn't have anything to play for, as a matter of fact they were already relegated, yet City could not beat them as the game ended 0-0. I know that City are favorites against Bournemouth tomorrow, but who would be surprised if they lose or draw, that is how their season has been.

[Coyster]

Manchester City used to have a mentality that was based on them having an automatic right to win games and lift trophies. That simply is no longer the case, they know they have to work hard to win games and they are struggling to do that as their confidence is shattered.

Absolutely, they went from serial winners/winning machine to a team that has struggled all season. After the 4th EPL title in a row, a lot of us who have been watching football for a long time expected their form to dip someday, but i didn't know it would be this bad, neither would it happen this season.

City have a lot of work to do next season, if they have another bad season, then that could mean the end of their era, but if they get back to what they used to be, then it will basically be called one bad season and that is all. Bournemouth in a few hours, i can't wait for the game to start.

[CLS63]

Away at Nottingham Forest would be fucking hard, for a game we must win to book our slot. I haven't checked bookies favorites, but I'm betting on Chelsea, City and Newcastle United to make the final list.

Nottingham Forest are at 3.25 while Chelsea are favoured at 2.16. I know this isn't a clear favourite situation but I also think Chelsea are worth betting on. I agree with your Manchester City and Newcastle choices as well. Everton can be a pain in Moyes' control but Newcastle had better win that one to make it to the Champions League.

City are just too unpredictable this season, who would have thought they would drop points against another "aimless team" last week, an already relegated Southampton. It would not come as a surprise to me if City fail to beat Bournemouth, particularly after a demoralizing FA Cup loss to Crystal Palace.

It has been a tough season for Pep and his team and it could even be worse if they don't get CL football next season and with two games to go, it is still a possibility.

You have a point. The result against Southampton was very unexpected. But I don't know. I assume they wouldn't make the same mistake twice in these critical moments for the Champions League. We will see how things will go tonight.

[igebotz]

I don't think Alonso is confirmed yet tho?  But yeah, all the write ups from the football journos all point to him.  I really wanted it to be Klopp tho.  Would've loved to see him level up in a bigger club but the words swirling around is he'll be in AS Roma.  That's a weird trajectory from BVB to Liverpool then Roma.

It's a done deal confirmed by Bayer in their last home game - a well deserved fairwell in my book. Heard he would take care of their FWCC games. AS Roma are on Enzo Mascara ass right now , Klopp not even on the list.

Nottingham Forest are at 3.25 while Chelsea are favoured at 2.16. I know this isn't a clear favourite situation but I also think Chelsea are worth betting on. I agree with your Manchester City and Newcastle choices as well. Everton can be a pain in Moyes' control but Newcastle had better win that one to make it to the Champions League

Our only game worth a nice 1.5mbtc this season - so many blood on the line and so many things at stake for the players; they all want to play CL football. Now or never.

[JollyGood]

RESULTS:

Monday 19th May
Brighton and Hove Albion 3-2 Liverpool
It was close at 2-2 but Liverpool could not stop Brighton from winning the game. Brighton played very well and deserved to win the game.

Tuesday 20th May
Crystal Palace 4-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth

Crystal Palace are flying after winning the FA Cup, they had a massive win against Wolves. For now Manchester City are back in the Champions League places but

Absolutely, they went from serial winners/winning machine to a team that has struggled all season. After the 4th EPL title in a row, a lot of us who have been watching football for a long time expected their form to dip someday, but i didn't know it would be this bad, neither would it happen this season.

City have a lot of work to do next season, if they have another bad season, then that could mean the end of their era, but if they get back to what they used to be, then it will basically be called one bad season and that is all. Bournemouth in a few hours, i can't wait for the game to start.

Manchester City will probably not dominate the Premier League again, I think their time to win trophies at will is over and Guardiola would prefer a new challenge. Here is the table:

[tokeweed]

I don't think Alonso is confirmed yet tho?  But yeah, all the write ups from the football journos all point to him.  I really wanted it to be Klopp tho.  Would've loved to see him level up in a bigger club but the words swirling around is he'll be in AS Roma.  That's a weird trajectory from BVB to Liverpool then Roma.

It's a done deal confirmed by Bayer in their last home game - a well deserved fairwell in my book. Heard he would take care of their FWCC games. AS Roma are on Enzo Mascara ass right now , Klopp not even on the list.

Ah ok.  So it looks like it's gonna be an interesting year for Real Madrid at the CL. Their domestic league is usually boring as it's unlike the EPL where the top 4 is tough.

And speaking of the top 4, it's looking veeery interesting with City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and even Nottingham Forest possibly in the mix for the top 4 spot.  Gonna watch all these matches at the same time if I can stream them all.

[igebotz]

Ah ok.  So it looks like it's gonna be an interesting year for Real Madrid at the CL. Their domestic league is usually boring as it's unlike the EPL where the top 4 is tough.

And speaking of the top 4, it's looking veeery interesting with City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and even Nottingham Forest possibly in the mix for the top 4 spot.  Gonna watch all these matches at the same time if I can stream them all.

Nobody cares about the Spanish league - we already know it will be Real Madrid or Barcelona next season, and the other 18 clubs are irrelevant.  A. Madrid started the season strongly and then crumbled under pressure as usual.

My focus is solely on the Chelsea game because other results are irrelevant if we win. I've heard Anthony Taylor will be the referee--oh man, I'm fucking nervous now. He fucking hate us.