⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Adbitco]

Man City won 3-1 against Bournemouth easily and is looking finally good. They dominated the entire match and won and now they have everything in their hands for those champions league spots and they just need one point in the last round to secure that spot. I think they will surely be in the champions league next season

Yeah, they were so dominant in the game as expected and their January signing Marmoush scored a screamer and a goal of the season contender to open the scoring on the night. Manchester City has all the advantage now, as you have said, with only one point needed now to make the top 5, irrespective of the results of Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa games. They are guaranteed a place in the top 5 once they get a draw against Fulham. But we all know that City will even win that game.

[yudi09]

Amorim ready to leaves from MU if he fails to win Europa League. That's the reason he being so careless in the premier league and put everything onto the final of UEL. He has been the worst manager of MU in the league. However, that perspective may change if he wins UEL, then bring his club back to the UCL.

I meant UEL trophy and UCL spot can make United fans to pardon all of his fault in the league. This sounds simple, but there's nothing better rather than winning UEL combined with qualifying for UCL next season.

At this point I think you're right. The worst coach in charge of Manchester United did not make the team have to finish at the lowest position with a match statistics of 10 wins and 18 defeats in 37 matches. 18th place is Manchester United's worst finish since the 2010/2011 season.
At least by presenting the UEL trophy, it can save him from all the bad records that have been remembered by loyal Manchester United fans.

I actually think if Amorim can give Manchester United the UEL trophy, not only save him from what I have said, but can save the club's finances. As a football fan, you must know where the source of money for each club comes from.

[Distraction]

Yeah, they were so dominant in the game as expected and their January signing Marmoush scored a screamer and a goal of the season contender to open the scoring on the night. Manchester City has all the advantage now, as you have said, with only one point needed now to make the top 5, irrespective of the results of Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa games. They are guaranteed a place in the top 5 once they get a draw against Fulham. But we all know that City will even win that game.

It was a really nice win for Manchester City. Nothing out of my expectation from them. Marmoush' goal is just hard to describe!    It resembles C. Ronaldo's goals from the past.

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Now yeah, Manchester City are obviously joining the CL. Time to decide the other 2 for the remaining places. I have a feeling like this:

Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa will all win their matches. In this scenario, Newcastle and Chelsea are securing the last tickets for the CL.

[Princess Leah]

What did I say? "Bournemouth and Fulham are both aimless". This explains what happened last night as well. It was a comfortable win for Manchester City.

Now they are back at the 3rd position... This is a huge advantage before the final week you know. Their probability of finishing out of top 5 is very low now.

Most probably even a draw will be enough for Guardiola's students. But I don't think he would like to leave it to chance. 

It's not really low, remember that this is the Premier League and anything can be very possible, sometimes most of this underdogs in the league can be very stubborn and before you know they'll be leading by a goal then park the bus and win, Fulham is such team that's capable of that although Manchester City know the consequences of losing so I don't think the can afford that though.

 They can afford to draw but not lose, I don't wish Manchester City to miss playing in the Champions League next season but it would be very suprising if it happens, I don't think Pep's students as you called them would joke with that match, cause any mistake would automatically disqualify them for Champions League next season.

[hyudien]

Yeah, they were so dominant in the game as expected and their January signing Marmoush scored a screamer and a goal of the season contender to open the scoring on the night. Manchester City has all the advantage now, as you have said, with only one point needed now to make the top 5, irrespective of the results of Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa games. They are guaranteed a place in the top 5 once they get a draw against Fulham. But we all know that City will even win that game.

I didn't expect Bournemouth defense to be so weak today and on the contrary Man City defense was well coordinated, Pep troops didn't give many opportunities to Bournemouth attacking players to create many chances, the final result I didn't expect before but I'm quite happy with the way Man City played, yes currently Man City position in the standings is quite comfortable because it is in 3rd position, hopefully in the last match against Fulham they get the results according to target or the 3 teams you mentioned two of them lose in their respective matches.

[Hewlet]

Yeah, they were so dominant in the game as expected and their January signing Marmoush scored a screamer and a goal of the season contender to open the scoring on the night. Manchester City has all the advantage now, as you have said, with only one point needed now to make the top 5, irrespective of the results of Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa games. They are guaranteed a place in the top 5 once they get a draw against Fulham. But we all know that City will even win that game.

I didn't expect Bournemouth defense to be so weak today and on the contrary Man City defense was well coordinated, Pep troops didn't give many opportunities to Bournemouth attacking players to create many chances, the final result I didn't expect before but I'm quite happy with the way Man City played, yes currently Man City position in the standings is quite comfortable because it is in 3rd position, hopefully in the last match against Fulham they get the results according to target or the 3 teams you mentioned two of them lose in their respective matches.

At least Manchester city is pretty much at a comfortable state where they are not all that worried of not making it to next season's champions league. As long as the van win Thier next match which I certainly know they are going to face it like a final, then making it to the champions league will become a reality. Those that are going to have it tough is Newcastle and Chelsea who are at a tight corner and losing any point in their final game will cause too much damage to a journey that has come this far.

Newcastle against arsenal? It's one tough test for Newcastle but after winning a trophy after years of waiting the hope that the will finally make it to the champions league am desire for something good will be at the back of thier mind and they will certainly go at that game with that mentality. After fighting really hard to have gotten this far, I'm hoping to see  Newcastle, Chelsea and Manchester city joining arsenal and Liverpool to the champions league. They might not be too strong to face the teams they will be facing at the champions league for next season but giving it a try will be a fair thing they will be happy to hope for and who knows?

[X-ray]

Man City won 3-1 against Bournemouth easily and is looking finally good. They dominated the entire match and won and now they have everything in their hands for those champions league spots and they just need one point in the last round to secure that spot. I think they will surely be in the champions league next season

City's game against Bournemouth has to be their best game. I was thinking they would be showing a dull gameplay, but i was totally wrong about that. They performed perfectly overall, but a bit disappointed with how nunes made a mistake in the end.

They started the game with very aggresive gameplay, and i like it. However, i dunno why they ended being so clueless in the end by always back passing the ball. It has to be evaluated by them.

Yet they still win the game with huge scores despite disappoint performance in the end. The result isn't that bad at all.

[Promocodeudo]

This is what I was definitely expecting as a result from this match, Manchester City wouldn't afford a loose in this match and pep knows that. This is a very important match that will determined if Manchester City is going to qualify for the next season champions league and they won it. I happy for their victory because without Manchester City in the champions league,the game will so boring for me to watch. At last the Chiampions league will definitely be an interesting play for me to enjoy as Manchester City will joining the competition. I feel Manchester City will comeback stronger and better next season.

Yes of course, Manchester United needed this kind of result to push back to the top, they made utilize the opportunity available to them to get the good result as they did, football is all about good preparation and accomplishment, I think we understand what would've been the fate ofanacheter city they had mess this opportunity up, they are already amagered with the result of the encounter between them and Crystal palace in the FA cup which ended in a 1 goal defeat again them by Crystal palace, so I think they had to do everything possible to win this match, as for Bournemouth, they were shadow of themselves but lets be realistic, if Bournemouth had won this match what will the doing with it, I think for me it is better that manchester United got the day because they really need this match, I somuch love that winning of theirs congratulations to them, I agree with you that they may be in their main peak next season although it will still depend on what they got to give out.

[Pablo-wood]

Manchester City has all the advantage now, as you have said, with only one point needed now to make the top 5, irrespective of the results of Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa games. They are guaranteed a place in the top 5 once they get a draw against Fulham. But we all know that City will even win that game.

What if Manchester City draws or losses against Fulham in their last game for the season and Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle wins theirs we all know that will thwart City's hope of getting the champions league ticket for next season. City has no reason to relent knowing how unpredictable Fulham can be when the meet big teams.

We all saw how City struggled to get their narrow victory against Fulham in the first leg of the season and this time Fulham is playing at home. It will be risky for City to end in a draw and very devastating if they end up losing the game. Because the need this last three points for full assurance purpose.

[Dunamisx]

A good manager would at least find the way for his players not to embarassing themselves. It would still acceptable when they can still finish at the 10th or 9th. He has so many players where not all of premier league clubs could afford. That's why unacceptable when his club keep break more and more bad record not even for this season, but in club's history.

Still genuinely like him as a young manager, but he's done at MU.

Ruben Amorim should be ready for ceaseless attacks if Manchester United loses the Europa League finals. The fans and sports analysts are just silent because he had let the Red Devils to the finals of a European competition. For I would say Amorim performed far below expectations. He had shown that he was not prepared or qualified to coach this English side, considering their performance in the English Premier League. Much was expected of him after his outstanding performance in Sporting Lisbon, but he had failed to replicate the same success in England. He would have to pray that he let his side beat Tottenham because he might be sacked if they lose.

Amorim ready to leaves from MU if he fails to win Europa League. That's the reason he being so careless in the premier league and put everything onto the final of UEL. He has been the worst manager of MU in the league. However, that perspective may change if he wins UEL, then bring his club back to the UCL.

I meant UEL trophy and UCL spot can make United fans to pardon all of his fault in the league. This sounds simple, but there's nothing better rather than winning UEL combined with qualifying for UCL next season.

Manchester United can't sack Amorim just like that and I don't think he's ready to leave either, because he just resume the club around the middle of the season, but that been said, such may not actually be the reason to have him stay either, but we have to consider that he's not the only manager involved in such shape, could other clubs also be sacking managers like that for the first time experience they couldn't deliver upto expectations, things would have been more worst than ever, let's give him time to understand what need to be done before rushing him for quick results.

[Jewan420]

What if Manchester City draws or losses against Fulham in their last game for the season and Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle wins theirs we all know that will thwart City's hope of getting the champions league ticket for next season. City has no reason to relent knowing how unpredictable Fulham can be when the meet big teams.
We all saw how City struggled to get their narrow victory against Fulham in the first leg of the season and this time Fulham is playing at home. It will be risky for City to end in a draw and very devastating if they end up losing the game. Because the need this last three points for full assurance purpose.

Manchester City have not achieved anything so far this season except winning the FA Community Shield. At the end of the season, they only got a chance to get a Champions League ticket. Maybe getting a Champions League ticket will be the best achievement this season. They are still one step away from this achievement and the achievement is not yet certain. Their Champions League future depends on their performance against Fulham in the last match. If they make a small mistake and fail to get full points, then they will fall behind in getting a Champions League ticket and the other team may not make a mistake to grab this opportunity. So they have to play the match carefully with full confidence and get 3 points. These 3 points are currently worth a trophy.

[Adbitco]

Yeah, they were so dominant in the game as expected and their January signing Marmoush scored a screamer and a goal of the season contender to open the scoring on the night. Manchester City has all the advantage now, as you have said, with only one point needed now to make the top 5, irrespective of the results of Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa games. They are guaranteed a place in the top 5 once they get a draw against Fulham. But we all know that City will even win that game.

I didn't expect Bournemouth defense to be so weak today and on the contrary Man City defense was well coordinated, Pep troops didn't give many opportunities to Bournemouth attacking players to create many chances, the final result I didn't expect before but I'm quite happy with the way Man City played, yes currently Man City position in the standings is quite comfortable because it is in 3rd position, hopefully in the last match against Fulham they get the results according to target or the 3 teams you mentioned two of them lose in their respective matches.

It's really seemed as if Bournemouth defence was weak, I wouldn't say it was weak, it's because the team they played against has something at stake. We know they are fighting for something and desperately needs a win to secure a place for them in next season. Bournemouth on the other hand has nothing at stake in my opinion. I actually expected this type of score line from Manchester City because if they didn't win the game, then they have themselves to blame.

[Olatundespo]

Manchester City looks to want to finish in the UEFA champions league spot so badly and they aren't joking around with it. If they can see out this lead they have over Bournemouth right now I believe even a draw in their next match should be able to see them through.
It's been a season that they would want to forget as the only trophy the lifted was the community shield which many people don't consider as a trophy.

Man City won 3-1 against Bournemouth easily and is looking finally good. They dominated the entire match and won and now they have everything in their hands for those champions league spots and they just need one point in the last round to secure that spot. I think they will surely be in the champions league next season

Manchester City easy win over Bournemouth has given them a clear chance of qualifying for next season Champions League.
They will be hoping to do so if they win against Fulham on next Sunday. City dominated the game throughout but they should have scored more goals. Bournemouth played relatively well although I thought they wouldn't get goal, but Daniel Jebbison got the only goal in excess time.

[qurbanshah02]

Manchester City looks to want to finish in the UEFA champions league spot so badly and they aren't joking around with it. If they can see out this lead they have over Bournemouth right now I believe even a draw in their next match should be able to see them through.
It's been a season that they would want to forget as the only trophy the lifted was the community shield which many people don't consider as a trophy.

Man City won 3-1 against Bournemouth easily and is looking finally good. They dominated the entire match and won and now they have everything in their hands for those champions league spots and they just need one point in the last round to secure that spot. I think they will surely be in the champions league next season

Manchester City easy win over Bournemouth has given them a clear chance of qualifying for next season Champions League.
They will be hoping to do so if they win against Fulham on next Sunday. City dominated the game throughout but they should have scored more goals. Bournemouth played relatively well although I thought they wouldn't get goal, but Daniel Jebbison got the only goal in excess time.

Manchester City have won this match very well and with their hard work they have made the victory by 2 goals. If they had lost this match they would not have got the next chance. Now they have to beat Fulham which is difficult for them and if they are able to win the match from there then they will qualify for next season which will be a great joy for their favorite.
Manchester City last hope is with this match, if they play better their win will impress us and we will see them better next season. They only allowed the opposing team to score one goal which made them very strong in the match and they will be see playing strong in the next match as well.

[AirtelBuzz]

What if Manchester City draws or losses against Fulham in their last game for the season and Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle wins theirs we all know that will thwart City's hope of getting the champions league ticket for next season. City has no reason to relent knowing how unpredictable Fulham can be when the meet big teams.
We all saw how City struggled to get their narrow victory against Fulham in the first leg of the season and this time Fulham is playing at home. It will be risky for City to end in a draw and very devastating if they end up losing the game. Because the need this last three points for full assurance purpose.

Manchester City have not achieved anything so far this season except winning the FA Community Shield. At the end of the season, they only got a chance to get a Champions League ticket. Maybe getting a Champions League ticket will be the best achievement this season. They are still one step away from this achievement and the achievement is not yet certain. Their Champions League future depends on their performance against Fulham in the last match. If they make a small mistake and fail to get full points, then they will fall behind in getting a Champions League ticket and the other team may not make a mistake to grab this opportunity. So they have to play the match carefully with full confidence and get 3 points. These 3 points are currently worth a trophy.

Obviously Manchester City have not achieved anything so far this season but it was believed that they would definitely win the FA Cup. But there is ample reason for your opinion that they only had a chance to get a ticket to the UEFA Champions League at the end of the season. Their journey to the next Champions League is not yet assured, so maybe I think they're waiting for their next match.

At the moment it appears that the Blues have taken third place, So if they are able to defeat Marco Silva's team then the door to the next Europa League will open for them. Manchester City are training very effectively at the moment because in matches like that final against Fulham they are focused through proper training.

[Jegileman]

Manchester City easy win over Bournemouth has given them a clear chance of qualifying for next season Champions League.
They will be hoping to do so if they win against Fulham on next Sunday. City dominated the game throughout but they should have scored more goals. Bournemouth played relatively well although I thought they wouldn't get goal, but Daniel Jebbison got the only goal in excess time.

Manchester City are showing their best form this season and without any doubt, they’re really going to be making it to the champions league next season after this victory against Bournemouth. Fulham don’t look like a very strong opponent for Manchester City that they may fall to after the victory against Bournemouth. I am very optimistic about them making it to the champions league next season, we shall see how they will play and make their way to the champions league next season. They deserve a spot in the champions league next season in my opinion.

At least Manchester city is pretty much at a comfortable state where they are not all that worried of not making it to next season's champions league. As long as the van win Thier next match which I certainly know they are going to face it like a final, then making it to the champions league will become a reality. Those that are going to have it tough is Newcastle and Chelsea who are at a tight corner and losing any point in their final game will cause too much damage to a journey that has come this far.

Newcastle and Chelsea are two teams I feel will make their way no matter what to qualify for the champions league next season. Newcastle and Chelsea will not want to lose in their last game which is a vital one for them both and I think they’re playing the most difficult game in the last fixture to see themselves qualify for the champions league next season. We shall get to see what happens next after this game, those teams that will make it to the champions league alongside Liverpool and Arsenal that already made their spot in the champions league for next season.

[LUCKMCFLY]

On the previous interview with Keown on talksport he rejected the notion that Arsenal's problem has to do with psychology or mentality issues, they lacked creativity, he said, after losing four key players - Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Martinelli, and Havertz to injury. Also during the transfer window they weren't able to procure a strong striker, the gunners need the specie of Theirry Henry back to strengthen their striking force. Arsenal players are good but the staminate rate amongst key players isn't strong, it's a loophole they must have to fix.

It's interesting, what happens is that the way they played against Madrid, they didn't give them any chance at all, wow, they played as if it had been a final, it really surprised me, I personally thought that all the physical problems had been resolved, but there is something that I have seen in the PL is that the physical condition of the players is essential and in that case Pep Guardiola of City Always puts a lot of emphasis on it and that is one of the reasons why Pep didn't take Messi to the PL, the case of Arsenal is also very curious.

[Hyphen(-)]

Newcastle and Chelsea are two teams I feel will make their way no matter what to qualify for the champions league next season. Newcastle and Chelsea will not want to lose in their last game which is a vital one for them both and I think they’re playing the most difficult game in the last fixture to see themselves qualify for the champions league next season. We shall get to see what happens next after this game, those teams that will make it to the champions league alongside Liverpool and Arsenal that already made their spot in the champions league for next season.

Both Chelsea, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest still have chance to play in the Champions league next season, and none of them will afford losing their match even though Nottingham Forest and Chelsea will play against each others, and a win from Chelsea will help them seal their Champions League spot, while a win for Nottingham Forest might not secure them a Champions League spot because they are still one point behind others.

Nevertheless, there are teams with highest chance which are Aston Villa and Newcastle United because they can win their matches because Aston Villa can easily with against Manchester United because they might be happy for their Europa League victory if they end up winning today, while Newcastle United might have a easy win against Everton.

[pawel7777]

It's hard not to feel sorry for Nottm Forest. It was their 3rd and best season after they got promoted to the Premier League in 2022-23. Hardly anyone believed they could be a serious contenders for the fight for the top 5, but they managed to stay at the top right until the very end, but unfortunately fell a bit short and ended up 7th, so just outside the European cup places.

The biggest disappointment is Man United, who haven't ended up so low in the last few decades. 16th place is not something the owners or the fans could tolerate, even considering Ruben Amorim's short time with the club.

Man City didn't disappoint with their last push as they defeated Bournemouth 3-1, which gave them 3rd place. This should be considered a success, given what they went through this season. It was a farewell game for Kevin De Bruyne who is leaving the squad. Apparently two clubs are seriously interested in signing him: Italian Napoli and American Chicago Fire.

[knowngunman]

Obviously Manchester City have not achieved anything so far this season but it was believed that they would definitely win the FA Cup. But there is ample reason for your opinion that they only had a chance to get a ticket to the UEFA Champions League at the end of the season. Their journey to the next Champions League is not yet assured, so maybe I think they're waiting for their next match.

At the moment it appears that the Blues have taken third place, So if they are able to defeat Marco Silva's team then the door to the next Europa League will open for them. Manchester City are training very effectively at the moment because in matches like that final against Fulham they are focused through proper training.

Manchester city needed this win desperately and luckily they have it to move a step closer to champions league. These few remaining games are very crucial for them and they aren't taking it likely with the opponent that comes their way. If they were playing this way all this while, their season would have been much better and they could probably finish in a more decent position or even competing for the title. The target now is to get three points against Fulham again to maintain their chances of finishing in the champions league zone.