⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Velvet78]

There is a Merseyside derby as well next week. It is at Anfield and this time Liverpool won't leave it to chance I think.    The last time they faced each other, Everton saved one point by a superb last minute goal if you remember.

David Moyes started nicely first but recently the results started getting bad again. They have been getting draws for 4 weeks straight. Probably a loss on the way now too. But at least they won't relegate this season. The trio in the relegation zone are just too bad. 

[Ruttoshi]

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Manchester City certainly are no where close to their performance level in the past six years. They are usually the best team in the past six years but this season they have fallen far behind in the league and it’s a shame that after missing two good opportunities to  win the title Arsenal finally get an opportunity without Manchester City to hinder and still losing it to Liverpool who are currently top and leading with 12 points.

As it looks right now, Man City is in a bad period since the last few seasons, as a result the dominance in the EPL is certainly going to end. There are many things that need to be fixed to compete again in the title race, I am very optimistic that next season they will return to their best form.
Arsenal have consistently provided competition in the title race, but they have always finished second at the end of the season. This season they will fail again even though they are not competing with Man City.

I feel that the second position is the highest Arsenal can achieve, and their fans shouldn't be expecting too much from them, because they have proved it that they cannot win the league for three seasons now. Their chance of winning the title this season wasn't as close as that of the previous two seasons.

City has dropped form drastically this season and the absence of Rodri is really affecting them. Nobody knows what their performance will be like next season, because no one ever thought that City will become the shadows of the themselves this season.

[ginsan]

You cannot tell me these players have not improved Manchester United one way or the other this season. Club legends of Manchester United have heavily criticised these players but truth be told, these players might have been lowly rated under Erik ten Hag but we can't say the same under Ruben Amorim. I won't be boggled seeing them qualify for the Champions league competition when they win the UEL.

It is quite natural when such criticism occurs because after all we must be aware that the performance of several players including those brought in at quite expensive prices such as Leny Yoro at this time they still have not shown their capacity as players who are indeed high priced.

Although it's not wrong to say that Amorim's style now gives the players a little more freedom and their performance is slowly getting better, it's still not enough to improve their quality and criticism will continue to face them before they really get a good rhythm in their performance.

To be in the Champions League now is still quite tricky although currently Manchester United are still quite favorites in the quarter finals but apart from the Europa League sometimes full of surprises, right now we know that Manchester United are also still uncertain because their performance although a little better in the Europa League but they are still unpredictable for me.

[Spack17]

There is a rumor that Rodrigo from Madrid will be replacing Sallah, but I don't know how true is that. I hope that Liverpool management knows what they're doing. Let them not make decision that might be a problem for them in future. Sallah needs on more year contract extension, because he is an important player in Liverpool.

I don't think Rodrygo is leaving Real Madrid anytime soon. He is one of the most valuable players for the team. Why would Ancelotti like to let go of him?    He is a regular in their starting eleven at the same time. I don't think he is unhappy there.

Liverpool can just go for a big scorer as well. Then they wouldn't need to find a player who will play similar to Salah on the right wing. Otherwise finding such a player with a big responsibility wouldn't be easy at all. Salah is a really unique player.

[Ambatman]

I don't think Rodrygo is leaving Real Madrid anytime soon. He is one of the most valuable players for the team. Why would Ancelotti like to let go of him?    He is a regular in their starting eleven at the same time. I don't think he is unhappy there.

Liverpool can just go for a big scorer as well. Then they wouldn't need to find a player who will play similar to Salah on the right wing. Otherwise finding such a player with a big responsibility wouldn't be easy at all. Salah is a really unique player.

Even if I don't want it
But there's already rumor flying around not to mention the money
And the opportunity to be a face player
Let's be honest despite his achievements and feats in the club
He's not Real Madrid face.
But I believe he can atleast fill some void in Salah absence.

[Adbitco]

It would be a huge disfavor for Liverpool let Salah go without having at least one more season from him. The guy at the moment is firing on all cylinders and there is nothing they would want more than his delivering. The few leagues where they didn’t perform good wasn’t exactly him and I don’t see Rodrigo to be his best replacement. Rodrigo isn’t exactly that a spectacle at Real Madrid even and the premier league could be such a demanding one.

Salah is in top form right now as he can't stop scoring and assisting. Letting him leave will be a massive loss for Liverpool. And as for Rodrygo being considered as a replacement, I don't really see as that person. The Premier League is physically demanding and highly competitive and in my opinion does not suit Rodrygo style of play.

Why do you guys keep saying certain leagues don't suit soe kind of players especially when it comes to the EPL? Even this same Salah that's thriving in the league, same thing they said when he was at Chelsea before he was sold and after some years was bought by Liverpool, is he not the same player that's one of the best in the league today! I know that a player like Rodrygo will definitely go to any team a d fit in there in less than no time. That's the kind of player he is.

[Smartvirus]

Why do you guys keep saying certain leagues don't suit soe kind of players especially when it comes to the EPL? Even this same Salah that's thriving in the league, same thing they said when he was at Chelsea before he was sold and after some years was bought by Liverpool, is he not the same player that's one of the best in the league today! I know that a player like Rodrygo will definitely go to any team a d fit in there in less than no time. That's the kind of player he is.

It’s good you know this history, he was at Chelsea (the EPL), joined Florentina in the Italian side, came back to Chelsea, played with Roma another Italian side and back to Chelsea then, Roma again and then Liverpool (the EPL). If you look at that, you would see that, his obviously being playing more times in the EPL.

Now to think of it; is it in Liverpool’s best interest that they let loose of M. Salah now for a Rodrigo?

Some players aren’t at their best in certain leagues. You’ve just got to agree with me. Let’s look at Eden Hazard for an example. He was great at Chelsea and EPL football, went to Real Madrid, one of the best teams in the Laliga and we just couldn’t get one good play from him no more. Just injury after injury and Hazard was gone!

[Smartvirus]

It should be that some players doesn't get to be at their best when they sign for some clubs and that's mostly caused by the style of football the club played

Liverpool trying to replace Salah with Rodrygo will always be a big mistake if you ask me because at the end, I don't think they'll be able to convince Rodrygo to leave Real Madrid and should the succeed to sign him, Liverpool's style of play might limit the Brazilian from becoming a good replacement for the Egyptian.

You’ve coined that right, perhaps not the league but, a the team and management that could exploit your best values. In some way, we could say M. Salah through the years has built himself to the player that he is today. I wouldn’t say Liverpool isn’t that team that could bring out the best from Rodrigo though but having to transfer Salah for Rodrigo, that could prove to be a huge mistake, especially with Salah firing as he is now in the EPL.

[Abu-Naim]

The same Mohammed Salah that's been conquering the English Premier League since he joined Liverpool in 2017 is the same Mohammed Salah that only registered just one league goal as a Chelsea player and now I ask, does Chelsea and Liverpool don't play in the same English Premier League ? When you say some players aren't their best in certain leagues, I think you're making mistake. It should be that some players doesn't get to be at their best when they sign for some clubs and that's mostly caused by the style of football the club played

The time frame for Moh Sallah’s presence in both teams are different. When Moh Sallah was a Chelsea player, he is very young and wasn’t able to to to his peak due to some tight competitions in his position, and he left for a better future which he found at AS Roma, and Liverpool noticed him and signed him; when he joined Liverpool, he was already a developed player with a lot of experience, so he keep performing well. I will agree with you that some teams are the reason why players is not performing well, but sometimes age and the available playing time also plays an important role in players career.

Liverpool trying to replace Salah with Rodrygo will always be a big mistake if you ask me because at the end, I don't think they'll be able to convince Rodrygo to leave Real Madrid and should the succeed to sign him, Liverpool's style of play might limit the Brazilian from becoming a good replacement for the Egyptian. Liverpool should try and extend Salah's contract beyond the end of the season instead of finding a replacement when Salah is still delivering world class football.

Been able to convince Rodrigo to sign for Liverpool is the biggest problem because I also don’t think the Brazilian will leave Real Madrid for Liverpool at this moment of his career because he is doing really well and he is an important player in Madrid squad, but if Madrid attempt signing a natural striker, then he might consider leaving because Mbappe might be playing from his position which will limit his playing time; apart form these reasons, I think he can fit in to the Liverpool’s pattern of play because he have all it will take to replace Sallah.

[uchegod-21]

It should be that some players doesn't get to be at their best when they sign for some clubs and that's mostly caused by the style of football the club played

Liverpool trying to replace Salah with Rodrygo will always be a big mistake if you ask me because at the end, I don't think they'll be able to convince Rodrygo to leave Real Madrid and should the succeed to sign him, Liverpool's style of play might limit the Brazilian from becoming a good replacement for the Egyptian.

You’ve coined that right, perhaps not the league but, a the team and management that could exploit your best values. In some way, we could say M. Salah through the years has built himself to the player that he is today. I wouldn’t say Liverpool isn’t that team that could bring out the best from Rodrigo though but having to transfer Salah for Rodrigo, that could prove to be a huge mistake, especially with Salah firing as he is now in the EPL.

When Benzema was aging, he wasn't outrightly replaced by a younger striker. Luka Modric is still in Real Madrid's midfield even as there is a replacement for him. Every club should have a succession plan and that is what Liverpool lacks.
-They did that with Sadio Mane and Nunez couldn't successfully replace him.
-Why try it with Salah?
They could keep Salah for one more season and bring in Rodrygo to grow naturally in the club.

[PremiumcryptoHub]

Well you are correct Manchester United really needs a new owner or president because the way things are going is not good at all they have all it takes to build the club very well but they are not doing it ever since Sir Alex Ferguson retired from coaching Manchester United that is how Manchester United started having issues when sir Alex Ferguson was coaching Manchester United he was making a lot of important decisions in the club and buying good players and at then Manchester United where ready to spend huge amount of money on buying good players that will help the club move forward if they can have a president that will work hard in making sure Manchester United come back to it former self then Manchester United will come back to form, the board members really don't care about the progress of the team in the league what they are more interested in is making money from the club.

We may not find any doubt about the owner or president of Manchester United but there is a lot of doubt about their coaches. According to our observations, Manchester United has been lagging behind in this area for a long time, meaning they are sorely lacking a well-established manager. Like you I want to say that Manchester United progressed a lot during Alex Ferguson's time, but since then the team has been gradually regressing. So we hope that in the future and if possible very soon, a manager like Alex Ferguson is very important for Manchester United. Even then this team has started to weave their dreams in the Europa League, where they are trying to achieve their desired success, I think they will definitely be successful.

[Rengga Jati]

You’ve coined that right, perhaps not the league but, a the team and management that could exploit your best values. In some way, we could say M. Salah through the years has built himself to the player that he is today. I wouldn’t say Liverpool isn’t that team that could bring out the best from Rodrigo though but having to transfer Salah for Rodrigo, that could prove to be a huge mistake, especially with Salah firing as he is now in the EPL.

Liverpool management has the right to keep Salah to let Salah leaves. I'm sure both Salah and Liverpool management must already try to get the best decision. Liverpool management won't think for the short term of club, they will do everything for the future of the club. If Salah won't accept the decision made by the Liverpool management, it is fair for Liverpool to let him leaving. But I'm not sure that Rodrygo will come to Liverpool because Rodrygo is one of the main players in Real Madrid.

I think the best decision is to extend Salah's contract for the next 1-2 years. Sure, Liverpool management must be ready to pay with higher salary. I'm sure this is a bit difficult because of the problem of amount of salary.

[blue Snow]

It would be a huge disfavor for Liverpool let Salah go without having at least one more season from him. The guy at the moment is firing on all cylinders and there is nothing they would want more than his delivering. The few leagues where they didn’t perform good wasn’t exactly him and I don’t see Rodrigo to be his best replacement. Rodrigo isn’t exactly that a spectacle at Real Madrid even and the premier league could be such a demanding one.

Salah is in top form right now as he can't stop scoring and assisting. Letting him leave will be a massive loss for Liverpool. And as for Rodrygo being considered as a replacement, I don't really see as that person. The Premier League is physically demanding and highly competitive and in my opinion does not suit Rodrygo style of play.

It's unfortunate for Liverpool that they let Salah go. Even 32 years old, but he still productive as an attack motor, and goal scorer. His assist also spoil to another player to create many goal for Liverpool. Rodrygo is good, but with 1 billion Euro transfer, I think it's a big money, and look impossible for Liverpool in middle term when they have financial problem also. There is no harm to make him stay, his experience is good to make the young players contribute like him, and asset Liverpool as legend. Mohammed Salah become as top score, and currently the best player on premier league, I don't why they let him go for a certain amount of money when they need person like him on the squad.

[LUCKMCFLY]

City has dropped form drastically this season and the absence of Rodri is really affecting them. Nobody knows what their performance will be like next season, because no one ever thought that City will become the shadows of the themselves this season.

Some people talk about Rodri as if he were the Holy Grail and all the possible solutions, but the truth is, at a football level, I think of their player X or any other player, The only thing that stands out is that they gave him the Ballon d'Or, but for me he's like a "log." That's what we call people here who don't play very well and who sometimes make good plays.

Not to disrespect him, but he doesn't make the difference. The difference at City is made by DeBruyne, Haaland, Foden, among others who are truly class 1A players, Without them, and it's already been proven, City would fall apart In the last UCL match against Madrid, Pep didn't put them in to play, and the rest was grim for Madrid, If Rodri had been present it would have been the same or even worse.

[Hanadawa]

You’ve coined that right, perhaps not the league but, a the team and management that could exploit your best values. In some way, we could say M. Salah through the years has built himself to the player that he is today. I wouldn’t say Liverpool isn’t that team that could bring out the best from Rodrigo though but having to transfer Salah for Rodrigo, that could prove to be a huge mistake, especially with Salah firing as he is now in the EPL.

Liverpool management has the right to keep Salah to let Salah leaves. I'm sure both Salah and Liverpool management must already try to get the best decision. Liverpool management won't think for the short term of club, they will do everything for the future of the club. If Salah won't accept the decision made by the Liverpool management, it is fair for Liverpool to let him leaving. But I'm not sure that Rodrygo will come to Liverpool because Rodrygo is one of the main players in Real Madrid.
I think the best decision is to extend Salah's contract for the next 1-2 years. Sure, Liverpool management must be ready to pay with higher salary. I'm sure this is a bit difficult because of the problem of amount of salary.

I read on some social media that Salah has negotiated and found an agreement with Liverpool management. As far as I know, Salah wants some conditions in a new contract and one of them is the salary issue. Of course it is normal for players with the best contributions at the club to ask for a salary increase. And it was reported that Liverpool management had agreed to a new contract after Trent Alexander-Arnold was reported to be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season and playing for Real Madrid. In my personal opinion, this is a wise decision because of course it is very difficult to maintain both players. But it is rumored that Liverpool is ready to release Trent Alexander-Arnold because TAA himself wants to play for Real Madrid. Maybe this case is the same as Mbappe who also wanted to go to Madrid when he was still with PSG.

[Oluwa-btc]

How many of those players were improving?   I see Mezaroui is the only best player on the list. He's improving a lot compared with the rest, and worthy with his price.

Zirkzee, Yoro. Ugarte, and De ligt are bang average. They didn't meet my expectation and aren't worth with their price. The rest are just absolute garbage.

Maybe henceforth, you'll pay close attention to your TV  The change of system has not been easy, yet this players have adapted from Erik ten Hag to Ruben Amorim. I consider it unwise for someone to say that these players haven't helped the squad, most especially De Ligt and Ugarte. Maybe your ball knowledge is not good for you to comprehend and I can't explain further if you don't grab. They suck at goal, these players leading the attack has missed enough chances. To focus just on Ugarte, he has been great doing his defensive midfielder duties tirelessly.

[jaberwock]

I really can't be sure of any player at Manchester United these days. Except players like Bruno Fernandes and Diallo for example. Because the team have been performing really badly for a long time.

This is overshadowing the performances of some new signings too maybe.    But as for the general quality of the squad I just don't find it good enough. Remembering Manchester United's old squads in the past, they can build a much better one than the current one.

Whoever they bring as a manager I don't think much thing will change in this situation. There is a need of renovation.

The point isn't to just see if these players improved the club or not. While I can say that they haven't because the results are showing they still suck and they are not doing a good job, we also need to remember the judgement was about overpaying for players too. Even if they helped, do we really think that INEOS paid a fair price for these players? Or do you also feel that INEOS was scammed in most of those?

Sure a few looks alright, but some of them look like they are not even remotely close to what they are worth, like maybe half of the price they paid. Plus, we have not seen them do anything decent neither, look at the league and how they are looking, how can anyone say that the team improved by these players?

[Lidger]

It should be that some players doesn't get to be at their best when they sign for some clubs and that's mostly caused by the style of football the club played

Liverpool trying to replace Salah with Rodrygo will always be a big mistake if you ask me because at the end, I don't think they'll be able to convince Rodrygo to leave Real Madrid and should the succeed to sign him, Liverpool's style of play might limit the Brazilian from becoming a good replacement for the Egyptian.

You’ve coined that right, perhaps not the league but, a the team and management that could exploit your best values. In some way, we could say M. Salah through the years has built himself to the player that he is today. I wouldn’t say Liverpool isn’t that team that could bring out the best from Rodrigo though but having to transfer Salah for Rodrigo, that could prove to be a huge mistake, especially with Salah firing as he is now in the EPL.

If mohamad salah is not performing well then maybe the club could decide to sell him but he is performing well in every match and if he is performing well then Liverpool is winning then why Liverpool want to decide to sell him. Assuming Mohamed Salah is old enough and he can't perform this well for a long time, Liverpool might be looking to replace him with a player who can perform better in his place and to get him, Liverpool might want to sell Mohamed Salah. If this is the case then it would be wise for Liverpool to keep Md Salah. If Mohamed Salah stays in the club as before, and if Liverpool buys the new player, then Liverpool will be able to change the two players in the same position, but Liverpool's attack line-up will be stronger. I don't know if Liverpool are thinking like that but they should think about it.

[AYOBA]

You can't predict what Manchester City performance will be like in next season. Since their was no improvement from the beginning of this season tull now the season is getting to an end itis possible to perform the same way next season except they make some changes of bringing new players, then it is possible for a change of Manchester City performance. I think their are a lot that influences the performance of Manchester City this season,  the players and the coach are to be blame. Manchester City can still do better next season because they have an experienced coach who knows better.

Manchester City performances is totally down this season right from the beginning so in this case there’s possibility that they might might be a improvement in their performance next coming season, since through out this season they performed very poorly they; there won’t management can’t just leave them like that it surely take action about their performance.

Because so many of teams have already removed hope this season their about to get back home so that they will go and prepare against next season; is possible that that Manchester City can do better next season that means if they improve their performance much better then this season.

[Shadiq]

You can't predict what Manchester City performance will be like in next season. Since their was no improvement from the beginning of this season tull now the season is getting to an end itis possible to perform the same way next season except they make some changes of bringing new players, then it is possible for a change of Manchester City performance. I think their are a lot that influences the performance of Manchester City this season,  the players and the coach are to be blame. Manchester City can still do better next season because they have an experienced coach who knows better.

Manchester City performances is totally down this season right from the beginning so in this case there’s possibility that they might might be a improvement in their performance next coming season, since through out this season they performed very poorly they; there won’t management can’t just leave them like that it surely take action about their performance.

Because so many of teams have already removed hope this season their about to get back home so that they will go and prepare against next season; is possible that that Manchester City can do better next season that means if they improve their performance much better then this season.

Manchester City have never looked as weak as they have this season. They have been performing very poorly since the beginning of this season and almost got relegated from the league. I don't know where they will be at the end of the season, but I am planning for them next season. The City management will definitely consider their declining performance and come up with a strong plan for next season. They will not want to carry the form of the current season. I hope the Manchester City team management will show professionalism from their position.