UEFA Europa League 2022/23 Season

[Docnaster]

This is like the brightest season for Arsenal in the recent years.

They have a pretty good chance to go for the English Premier League and Europa League titles both. They have done a good work so far about balancing them. For now they are completely concentrated on their EPL matches and things are going well there. They haven't faced a bigger team than PSV in the Europa League yet. But I think they would still show a good performance. Their results in their domestic league must be a good proof for that. As they care about both tournaments they wouldn't be complacent here as well. Besides they are lucky about another thing that one of the biggest title contenders is going to be out of the tournament by this stage already.

I for one have enjoyed Arsenals game so far, as long as this season is concerned. Their performance after the world cup break has shown a steady rise in team spirit mostly following the absence of  Gabriel Jesus to injury. a
As title contenders, their contention for the Europa League title is a hard fought one with more hopes of success than failure.
Till they face a bigger team, only then can you and I steady our faith in their abilities to even lift a trophy this season.

So far Arsenal have won more than half of the total matches they are expected to play. So I don't think there's anything left for them to prove other than maintaining their team spirit. Winning against a big team should be a subjective topic because arsenal have already recorded a win against big clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Ac Milan and many others. If there is any other big-name team awaiting Arsenal's defeat, it should be Man united and Manchester city, and with the current signing made by the club, I think Arsenal is fully prepared for any challenge ahead.

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[wiss19]

This is like the brightest season for Arsenal in the recent years.

They have a pretty good chance to go for the English Premier League and Europa League titles both. They have done a good work so far about balancing them. For now they are completely concentrated on their EPL matches and things are going well there. They haven't faced a bigger team than PSV in the Europa League yet. But I think they would still show a good performance. Their results in their domestic league must be a good proof for that. As they care about both tournaments they wouldn't be complacent here as well. Besides they are lucky about another thing that one of the biggest title contenders is going to be out of the tournament by this stage already.

There is no doubt after the retirement of the legendary coach Aresen Wenger now they are at their best and having fair chance of winning trophies because Arteta done good job in last few months and able to have strong squad which can bring good and consistent results for them in any competition right now they are clearly leading the Premier League and having good success in Europa Cup as well hopefully things could be good and positive for them in coming weeks as well which will give them good success in these both competitions.

There was chance due to Gabriel Jesus injury they will suffer but things looking good and better, hopefully they will improve in coming weeks and January window is also can bring quality replacement for them for having their squad better for this season.

[redsun114]

I'm not at all sure that in terms of players, Barcelona will be ahead, but it doesn't matter - football is a team game and United look much stronger here. United are more flexible and they are able to play with different opponents using different strategies. I don't follow Barcelona much but their game looks like either stupid ball rolling or crosses on Lewandowski "for good luck" with extremely low efficiency. Is there any chance Xavi will come up with something new? I highly doubt it.

Right now, we are nearly forty days away from this game which is clearly good length and during this time anything can happen which can bring trouble for any team with any team can go much better but in current situation performance and quality is clearly supporting Manchester United which is doing good performance after the International break and having three good wins with clean sheets .

Moreover, Barcelona is having one derby match which was ended in a draw so if Barcelona wants to win against Manchester United then surely they need to improve their performance and having better depth in squad will help them in Manchester United now things looking better which are helping them for having improved results and better quality.

[asriloni]

This should be an ongoing process without expecting any achievements in a season that has been filled with inconsistent team performances. I'm not going to forbid them from setting a target of becoming champions, but it takes time for a team that has just recently resurrected like Manchester United. I think it will be very hasty in its first season already targeting a trophy which at the beginning received the team in not good condition.

Wouldn't it be better if a team like Manchester United were able to win the Europa League trophy in conditions like now this season? Because the Manchester United team is a big team and has also had a very long career in football so there is no rush or first season here because Manchester United needs a trophy to prove to the public that they are still very strong and able to achieve what they want. And it can also be a boost for team motivation for the next season again.

It would be so good for manchester united caused by it will make will be able to be qualified instantly for the UCL. There's no a better thing for europa club other than has a chance to compete at the top of competition in EU.
I think that with the current performance of MU to beat barcelona was an easy thing. Rashford is performing more than what people expected to him. I didn't even expect rashford to make a great comeback like that.
MU become even crazy and it has found its best formation. Another club like barcelona must be careful with the new MU.
The new MU that already developed by ten haag was another beast that was coming back from its sleep. I would like to see MU to destroy barcelona next month

[LUCKMCFLY]

Barcelona vs Manchester United match has now become the main object of Europa League discussion. But I still have little fear for clubs like PSV, Roma, bayern leverkusen, midtjylland and Monaco. This clubs are doing well in their league but their chances of winning their league is much quite narrow compared to their chances of winning the Europa League, for that they might show much more curiosity in winning Europa league matches than clubs like Barcelona and Arsenal. Therefore one should not underrate them in Europa league matches.

Yes, in fact it is the game they are most looking forward to, the Europa League now has a lot of emotions, the teams that are here want to be first, show that they are the best and that they need to be in the UCL quickly, I think both Juve and the Rome and Barcelona will be the teams that will provide the most emotions for the players. As for the Barcelona game, I think they can win, I don't like to be very optimistic about Barcelona, but I see it as much better than Manchester, in my personal opinion as long as Ten Hag remains in charge of Manchester it will lead them to the abyss that will not they will be able to get out so easily, they already have their other victim, so this is like one of the unsuccessful cycles that do not end.

Ten Hag knew very well that in his first season he would not be able to win a trophy unless United were really lucky.

He and Manchester United are climbing up to a third position in Premier League but I agree that thinking of the trophy is too optimistic. A third or second position at the end can be great for them. Again we should remember that Ole Solskajer had a season with a runner-up position with Manchester United but after all he was sacked by them.

This should be an ongoing process without expecting any achievements in a season that has been filled with inconsistent team performances. I'm not going to forbid them from setting a target of becoming champions, but it takes time for a team that has just recently resurrected like Manchester United. I think it will be very hasty in its first season already targeting a trophy which at the beginning received the team in not good condition.

I think that the target must be to enter into the top 4 until the season. You can dream if MU will be winning the current season but the problem is when you are aware about the fact that if arsenal has a very big gap to the MU. that was not possible for MU to be able to surpass arsenal if it keeps doing more and more win streak. I think that we shall try to used our logic.
We can even know if MU will not be possible to go to the champion for this season. We must be realistic with the gap between MU and arsenal.
What you were saying just like you can't accept the truth if arsenal has the biggest chance to win this season and not MU

Well before I used to think Man United was a team that could make a difference but because of everything they've been through they can get promoted instead and yes it's very nice but the hard part is staying there like they say Arsenal It is a team that is very hungry for everything, I think that this time they will not be discouraged by anyone, and they will do whatever it takes to be in that precious position, and I like that, because they are thinking big, they are not falling behind as They have done it for some time, for me Arsenal will have a better emergence than Man United itself, I don't have the slightest bit of confidence that things will work out for them with Ten Hag in charge of Man United.

And well, Arsenal starred in a controversial match against Newcastle:

Arsenal fan puts together ridiculous thread on why referee 'favoured' Newcastle United

One Arsenal fan has come up with the most ridiculous theory ever as to why referee Andrew Madley 'favoured' Newcastle United in Tuesday's 0-0 draw.

It was a frustrating night all round for both teams, as they looked to cement their surprisingly good positions in the Premier League.

Neither side could create the chance that would have earned them all three points to strengthen their bid for the league title, in Arsenal's instance, or to finish in the top four, for Newcastle.

It was the Gunners who were left more annoyed, especially their manager Mikel Arteta, as they desperately appealed for two potential penalties.

Source: https://www.sportbible.com/football/arsenal-fan-thread-referee-newcastle-untied-551113-20230104

[X-ray]

I also think that Manchester United is stronger and more organized than Barcelona. The Barcelona team has many star players. But the bonding between the players is still not good enough. Barcelona shared points with the likes of Espanyol in their last La Liga match. It will be very difficult for Barcelona to win against United with such a team. Barcelona still has plenty of time to sort out their internal problems. Hope they can stabilize the team.

United was in the best form now. Ten haag already found the best formation for MU. Rashford is a beast now. That means the chance for barcelona to be qualified for the next round has become even lower than before. I think that we shall take a look at the fact that statistic didn't even matter a lot. The golden time for barcelona has gone and barcelona will be facing  a strong team right now. i doubt if barcelona can win against MU.
Mu may able to beat barcelona with huge score. People were so underrating MU at this moment while ten haag has been slowly making the club going up.
Rashford will be destroying barcelona. Moreover MU has good defender like casemiro which has been fully experienced against barcelona

[Jody.Drummer]

I also think that Manchester United is stronger and more organized than Barcelona. The Barcelona team has many star players. But the bonding between the players is still not good enough. Barcelona shared points with the likes of Espanyol in their last La Liga match. It will be very difficult for Barcelona to win against United with such a team. Barcelona still has plenty of time to sort out their internal problems. Hope they can stabilize the team.

United was in the best form now. Ten haag already found the best formation for MU. Rashford is a beast now. That means the chance for barcelona to be qualified for the next round has become even lower than before. I think that we shall take a look at the fact that statistic didn't even matter a lot. The golden time for barcelona has gone and barcelona will be facing  a strong team right now. i doubt if barcelona can win against MU.
Mu may able to beat barcelona with huge score. People were so underrating MU at this moment while ten haag has been slowly making the club going up.
Rashford will be destroying barcelona. Moreover MU has good defender like casemiro which has been fully experienced against barcelona

With the return of the league and us seeing the performances of the two clubs that will meet later, it slowly changes our view because we look at the recent performances of the clubs. It's no wonder now that the advantage has shifted to Manchester United, who look better than Barcelona in their respective domestic leagues. Even though before that I myself leaned a little towards Barcelona, but now it's slowly changing. I don't know whether Barcelona will be able to appear more promising in the next match or if it's even worse. They will meet Atletico Madrid in Week 16 of La Liga, and it will be a very difficult opponent for them. There are approximately 1.5 months left for us to watch the Europa League matches.

[Silence Scream]

This should be an ongoing process without expecting any achievements in a season that has been filled with inconsistent team performances. I'm not going to forbid them from setting a target of becoming champions, but it takes time for a team that has just recently resurrected like Manchester United. I think it will be very hasty in its first season already targeting a trophy which at the beginning received the team in not good condition.

Wouldn't it be better if a team like Manchester United were able to win the Europa League trophy in conditions like now this season? Because the Manchester United team is a big team and has also had a very long career in football so there is no rush or first season here because Manchester United needs a trophy to prove to the public that they are still very strong and able to achieve what they want. And it can also be a boost for team motivation for the next season again.

I think Manchester United also want to win the trophy, but there is a difficult obstacle in front of them.  They will have to eliminate Spanish giant Barcelona first.  Their performance in the Premier League has been on the rise and if they continue like this, they have a chance to knock out Barcelona.  If they beat Barcelona, ​​they could go all the way to the final.

[makishart]

This should be an ongoing process without expecting any achievements in a season that has been filled with inconsistent team performances. I'm not going to forbid them from setting a target of becoming champions, but it takes time for a team that has just recently resurrected like Manchester United. I think it will be very hasty in its first season already targeting a trophy which at the beginning received the team in not good condition.

Wouldn't it be better if a team like Manchester United were able to win the Europa League trophy in conditions like now this season? Because the Manchester United team is a big team and has also had a very long career in football so there is no rush or first season here because Manchester United needs a trophy to prove to the public that they are still very strong and able to achieve what they want. And it can also be a boost for team motivation for the next season again.

I think Manchester United also want to win the trophy, but there is a difficult obstacle in front of them.  They will have to eliminate Spanish giant Barcelona first.  Their performance in the Premier League has been on the rise and if they continue like this, they have a chance to knock out Barcelona.  If they beat Barcelona, ​​they could go all the way to the final.

As long as MU will always be performing like when the club was able getting some wins in EPL and i do  believe MU capable to beat barcelona easily without any doubt about that. MU is on the rise now in EPL while barcelona faced another difficult match against espanyol and it was not able to get full points from there while real madrid has been almost surpassing barcelona again. I think that the performance from barcelona will not be so good. In my opinion if barcelona is under pressure by real madrid while MU was getting new performance again. MU was quite better for now but the match is still a month away and i think that there will be so many changes to come soon.
MU itself has been preparing some big transfers to make sure if it will be getting a good striker for the rest of season. MU looks so strong right now.

[ancafe]

With the return of the league and us seeing the performances of the two clubs that will meet later, it slowly changes our view because we look at the recent performances of the clubs. It's no wonder now that the advantage has shifted to Manchester United, who look better than Barcelona in their respective domestic leagues. Even though before that I myself leaned a little towards Barcelona, but now it's slowly changing. I don't know whether Barcelona will be able to appear more promising in the next match or if it's even worse. They will meet Atletico Madrid in Week 16 of La Liga, and it will be a very difficult opponent for them. There are approximately 1.5 months left for us to watch the Europa League matches.

The era of Manchester United to rise has become increasingly visible since being handled by Erik Ten Hak, of the 27 matches they have played in all competitions, Manchester United have only suffered defeats against Aston Villa, Manchester City, Real Sociedad, Brentford and Brighton, that means they only lost five times in all competitions. This result is far better than the achievements of the previous Manchester United coach since the Ferguson Era ended.

Meanwhile, Barcelona is also not too bad this season, but if you look at the last five meetings, Manchester United have only been able to beat Barcelona 1 time, lost 3 times and drew 1 time. The first leg will be held at Camp Nou, and I hope Manchester United can at least draw because it will open up the chance to beat Barcelona when playing at Old Trafford.

[Docnaster]

Ten Hag knew very well that in his first season he would not be able to win a trophy unless United were really lucky.

He and Manchester United are climbing up to a third position in Premier League but I agree that thinking of the trophy is too optimistic. A third or second position at the end can be great for them. Again we should remember that Ole Solskajer had a season with a runner-up position with Manchester United but after all, he was sacked by them.

This should be an ongoing process without expecting any achievements in a season that has been filled with inconsistent team performances. I'm not going to forbid them from setting a target of becoming champions, but it takes time for a team that has just recently resurrected like Manchester United. I think it will be very hasty in its first season already targeting a trophy which at the beginning received the team in not good condition.

I don't see it that way, Thomas Tuchel never met Chelsea at its best state before accepting to stay, Lampard was already leading Chelsea to relegation but Tuchel came with a different energy and the club rose to a different height which later resulted in Chelsea winning the UEFA Champion League and later the club world cup. Manchester United has experienced a rejuvenation in the era of Ten Hag, even if it is in the Midseason or season-ending they can still catch up with whatever trophy they want.

[Fesatmas]

I think Manchester United also want to win the trophy, but there is a difficult obstacle in front of them.  They will have to eliminate Spanish giant Barcelona first.  Their performance in the Premier League has been on the rise and if they continue like this, they have a chance to knock out Barcelona.  If they beat Barcelona, ​​they could go all the way to the final.

Manchester United's chances of getting the Europa League trophy this season are open, it's just that the opponent they will face now is Barcelona, which we know is one of the tough teams and also the favorites to win the title in the Europa League this season. That is their toughest challenge in this play-off round. Also if they are able to get through this play-off round perfectly, the hurdles are still in front of them, because some of the big teams are also here after failing to qualify from the Champions League.

[Jody.Drummer]

With the return of the league and us seeing the performances of the two clubs that will meet later, it slowly changes our view because we look at the recent performances of the clubs. It's no wonder now that the advantage has shifted to Manchester United, who look better than Barcelona in their respective domestic leagues. Even though before that I myself leaned a little towards Barcelona, but now it's slowly changing. I don't know whether Barcelona will be able to appear more promising in the next match or if it's even worse. They will meet Atletico Madrid in Week 16 of La Liga, and it will be a very difficult opponent for them. There are approximately 1.5 months left for us to watch the Europa League matches.

The era of Manchester United to rise has become increasingly visible since being handled by Erik Ten Hak, of the 27 matches they have played in all competitions, Manchester United have only suffered defeats against Aston Villa, Manchester City, Real Sociedad, Brentford and Brighton, that means they only lost five times in all competitions. This result is far better than the achievements of the previous Manchester United coach since the Ferguson Era ended.

Meanwhile, Barcelona is also not too bad this season, but if you look at the last five meetings, Manchester United have only been able to beat Barcelona 1 time, lost 3 times and drew 1 time. The first leg will be held at Camp Nou, and I hope Manchester United can at least draw because it will open up the chance to beat Barcelona when playing at Old Trafford.

Regardless of everything that actually happened, these two clubs have actually improved compared to before, but there are indeed some criticisms and doubts about their internal problems, such as Manchester United with all kinds of problems with its players and Xavi who is still criticized for losing 2 times in a row in 2 seasons in the Champions League which made him seem powerless for big competitions.
On the other hand it will be a good play-off because the one who wins from this game will be a candidate who is actually quite strong in the europa league.

[tbct_mt2]

Regardless of everything that actually happened, these two clubs have actually improved compared to before, but there are indeed some criticisms and doubts about their internal problems, such as Manchester United with all kinds of problems with its players and Xavi who is still criticized for losing 2 times in a row in 2 seasons in the Champions League which made him seem powerless for big competitions.
On the other hand it will be a good play-off because the one who wins from this game will be a candidate who is actually quite strong in the europa league.

They are both big clubs and have many star players in their squads. It is enough to create exciting matches between them in Europa League. Their latest forms before their meeting can make us feel one team are stronger than another. However, on field their player performances will decide and some times, surprising bad or good performances can occur which are totally different than their latest forms.

Manchester United's chances of getting the Europa League trophy this season are open, it's just that the opponent they will face now is Barcelona, which we know is one of the tough teams and also the favorites to win the title in the Europa League this season. That is their toughest challenge in this play-off round. Also if they are able to get through this play-off round perfectly, the hurdles are still in front of them, because some of the big teams are also here after failing to qualify from the Champions League.

Manchester United belong to biggest teams in Europa League this season. With their squad, player quality and latest impressive form in Premier League, it is reasonable to put Manchester United to best candidates.

Being one of best candidates won't bring Europa League trophy to Old Trafford. They must beat so many big clubs and Barcelona will be their first challenge for the dream. I consider Manchester United and Barcelona are very balancing and it's hard to choose what team are stronger.

[maju69]

Of all the teams that will compete in this play-off round, it seems that only Juventus has a very big chance compared to other teams. I don't see as big an opportunity as they have for the other teams here. This is inseparable from the opponent they will face Nantes, who is a bottom team in Ligue 1 this season. I think Juventus will win the game and advance to the round of 16 without any major hiccups.

[shinratensei_]

Of all the teams that will compete in this play-off round, it seems that only Juventus has a very big chance compared to other teams. I don't see as big an opportunity as they have for the other teams here. This is inseparable from the opponent they will face Nantes, who is a bottom team in Ligue 1 this season. I think Juventus will win the game and advance to the round of 16 without any major hiccups.

Nantes was nothing for juventus, juventus itself has been starting to win against another team. I meant look at how juventus was doing so well on the previous matches. that proves that if juventus is really serious to hunt more and more points. It can be said that if juventus will able to win against nantes without any problem. Nantes itself has been struggling at the bottom place of serie a.
Im not even seeing any chance for nantes to beat juventus at any cost. Nantes will become the easiest opponent for juventus. Nantes is nothing compared with juventus

[rahmad2nd]

Of all the teams that will compete in this play-off round, it seems that only Juventus has a very big chance compared to other teams. I don't see as big an opportunity as they have for the other teams here. This is inseparable from the opponent they will face Nantes, who is a bottom team in Ligue 1 this season. I think Juventus will win the game and advance to the round of 16 without any major hiccups.

I don't think so. Supposedly, the Salzburg vs AS Roma match is a match that is not too difficult for a team at AS Roma's level. also the Ajax vs Union Berlin match, Ajax should have been able to overthrow Union Berlin, which in fact Berlin is not a well-established team in terms of play and performance. after all, Ajax has the advantage of being the home team in the first leg. I'm sure Berlin won't be able to do much in the playoffs later.

Even so, if we compare the two teams between Juventus vs Nantes later. It's clear, Juventus have a big chance to qualify for the next round and easily overthrow Nantes in the playoffs later. Juventus also has a squad depth that can compete with Arsenal, Manchester United, Barcelona. of course, they have the chance to win a trophy in this competition.
well, it seems that the Europa League this time will be more interesting with several strong teams slipping in the Champions League.

[Alanaz]

Wouldn't it be better if a team like Manchester United were able to win the Europa League trophy in conditions like now this season? Because the Manchester United team is a big team and has also had a very long career in football so there is no rush or first season here because Manchester United needs a trophy to prove to the public that they are still very strong and able to achieve what they want. And it can also be a boost for team motivation for the next season again.

I think Manchester United also want to win the trophy, but there is a difficult obstacle in front of them.  They will have to eliminate Spanish giant Barcelona first.  Their performance in the Premier League has been on the rise and if they continue like this, they have a chance to knock out Barcelona.  If they beat Barcelona, ​​they could go all the way to the final.

Of course all teams want trophies to win, nobody doesn't want that. I mean if they get too ambitious for that it will be bad for the team as a whole. They are still in development and don't let them set high targets that break their concentration. The coach in this case will be the target, because if they can't meet their target it is very likely that Erik Ten Hag will be kicked out. In the hands of Erik Ten Hag Manchester United is showing progress, so don't let it interfere with what is currently being built.

[Docnaster]

Of all the teams that will compete in this play-off round, it seems that only Juventus has a very big chance compared to other teams. I don't see as big an opportunity as they have for the other teams here. This is inseparable from the opponent they will face Nantes, who is a bottom team in Ligue 1 this season. I think Juventus will win the game and advance to the round of 16 without any major hiccups.

Lol. So we have all considered Nantes to be inferior. But it could turn out to be the reverse of our expectations. you know, Nantes in the 15th position currently in the France league table has no hope for the top 4 not to talk more of the title as such, will have a high dependency on the Europa League title, seeing that they have fought through to the round of 16. I hope Juv doesn't underrated nantes when time comes because It is always in such cases that favor comes on the side considered to be inferior because of the overconfidence from the opponent side.

[Distraction]

Leverkusen are another team that have a really tough work to do in their domestic league. Because the point gap between them and the fourth position in the standings is already nine points now. This is a very difficult gap to close up for Leverkusen truthfully. Because even if they get close to that area they will have to face very strong rivals fighting for the same goal. Leverkusen just need to get lucky at the same time to leave them behind and finish the season in top four.

As a result, I think they will concentrate on the Europa League a little more than the Bundesliga. Their opponent here is Monaco which is a challenging one. But they are still the favourite side in this and I think they can eliminate Monaco.