⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Odohu]

Compared to their performance at the beginning of the season, Chelsea are in a good position at the moment. The team is quite strong. And they are able to play well consistently. Chelsea have beaten Liverpool and United in the last few weeks. The victory against Liverpool was not easy. Even then, Chelsea won.

It is impossible to predict Nottingham Forest's performance. This team is not strong in terms of squad. But their overall performance is good. However, in the last few matches we have not seen a better performance than Nottingham Forest. However, Nottingham Forest also has the ability to win against Chelsea. So the match will definitely be competitive. Both teams need to win this match to qualify for the Champions League.

Chelsea are playing much better now than they did at the beginning of the season. Chelsea are 5th in the points table after winning against Manchester United and have strengthened their chances of playing in the Champions League. Chelsea current form is quite good, but they are under some pressure after losing 2 goals against Newcastle in their previous match. Nottingham Forest are 7th in the points table after winning against West Ham United. The game with Chelsea will be exciting, whoever loses will go far behind in the points table. I am eagerly waiting to watch this game, I am sure there will be tension in this game, let's finally see who loses and who wins.

There was a time Chelsea were very hot to the extent a lot of us thought the had eyes on the league title. That was around the middle of the season and they were going like seven straight wins and more but all of a sudden, they lost steam and slide into the sorry state they are ending the season with. If there is a club that is inconsistent in England, Chelsea is a prime example. However, since they are faced with the possibility of issuing the Champions league, they will likely win Nottingham Forest just to save face.

[Juse14]

The battle for Champions League football just keeps getting more intense and fierce until the final day when boots will clash with boots and celebrations will happen at one end and tears at the other end. For today’s game Chelsea need to focus on winning because if they lose then they will have to worry much about Villa and Forest behind them.

The final week has arrived and this is also the deciding week for several teams regarding which teams will finish in the European zone, especially the top 5 positions. The top 3 positions have been locked by Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City, now the fight is for positions 4 and 5, which are contested by Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest. But of course what is quite interesting is the competition between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest because the two teams will face each other in this final week.

The match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest will take place in a few minutes, with Nottingham Forest appearing as the host, so they are slightly more favored than Chelsea. However, doubts arise because lately Nottingjam Forest has not been very consistent in its performance, where in its last 5 matches they have only been able to win 2, with 3 draws and 1 loss. Meanwhile, Chelsea has performed quite well, where in its last 5 matches, Chelsea has managed to pocket 4 wins and 1 loss. In this match I hope that one of them can win this match, because if the match ends with a draw, then this will be a nightmare for both teams.

[JoyMarsha]

Chelsea are playing much better now than they did at the beginning of the season. Chelsea are 5th in the points table after winning against Manchester United and have strengthened their chances of playing in the Champions League. Chelsea current form is quite good, but they are under some pressure after losing 2 goals against Newcastle in their previous match. Nottingham Forest are 7th in the points table after winning against West Ham United. The game with Chelsea will be exciting, whoever loses will go far behind in the points table. I am eagerly waiting to watch this game, I am sure there will be tension in this game, let's finally see who loses and who wins.

The tension is on the rise as it is a few minutes to the start of the match. Chelsea is the away team in this case; I wonder how they will beat Nottm Forest, which needed to qualify for the Champions League the same way as they. Let's see in the next 90 minutes what Chelsea and Nottm Forest can pull out of this match that looks like a clash of underdogs that will come out victorious

[Adbitco]

Chelsea are playing much better now than they did at the beginning of the season. Chelsea are 5th in the points table after winning against Manchester United and have strengthened their chances of playing in the Champions League. Chelsea current form is quite good, but they are under some pressure after losing 2 goals against Newcastle in their previous match. Nottingham Forest are 7th in the points table after winning against West Ham United. The game with Chelsea will be exciting, whoever loses will go far behind in the points table. I am eagerly waiting to watch this game, I am sure there will be tension in this game, let's finally see who loses and who wins.

The tension is on the rise as it is a few minutes to the start of the match. Chelsea is the away team in this case; I wonder how they will beat Nottm Forest, which needed to qualify for the Champions League the same way as they. Let's see in the next 90 minutes what Chelsea and Nottm Forest can pull out of this match that looks like a clash of underdogs that will come out victorious

It will be hard for Chelsea in this game as the only thing that can save them is a win, they can't rely on a draw because the outcome of the Manchester United Vs Aston Villa game is also a determining factor. If Aston Villa win Manchester United and Chelsea plays a draw with Nottingham Forest then Chelsea will be kicked out of the top 5 this season. If Chelsea plays draw they would need a favour from Manchester United to beat Aston Villa for them. Chelsea are in a tight corner, what they need is to win Nottingham Forest.

[shinratensei_]

The battle for Champions League football just keeps getting more intense and fierce until the final day when boots will clash with boots and celebrations will happen at one end and tears at the other end. For today’s game Chelsea need to focus on winning because if they lose then they will have to worry much about Villa and Forest behind them.

I can't even imagine if Chelsea and Nottingham gets draw, then Villa take the spot to play in UCL net season. Chelsea has to win the game if they're wanna qualifying for the UCL. They will not able to get a spot in the top competition by UEFA if they draw or lose. I don't wanna see them to give spot to the Forest or Villa. 

[Adbitco]

The games going on now is definitely unlike finally league day, what's happening? It's half time and goals were supposed to have poured in this first half interval. I don't understand, this is unlike the last day events were teams will score goals. Even the teams that are fighting for a place in next season's Champions League has refused to score, I don't know if they are afraid of each other or they're playing safe. Aston Villa and Nottingham if the score remains like this, then they will be the ones to lose out on the spot.

[Woodie]

Casualties of the day has to go to Aston Villa! For a team that needed a win at all cost to secure some European football lost it's number 1 being the last man and now they will have to play with a man down..and props to United for a good 1st half that looks like they want to frustrate their visitors.

2nd half should have alot of fouls as they will be desperate attempts for that goal.

Forest game as expected, boring.
Arsenal game looked lively...
Manchester city against Fulham no doubt on that one.

Let's see what comes in the 2nd half.

[ILuckyGuyI]

The battle for Champions League football just keeps getting more intense and fierce until the final day when boots will clash with boots and celebrations will happen at one end and tears at the other end. For today’s game Chelsea need to focus on winning because if they lose then they will have to worry much about Villa and Forest behind them.

• Manchester City are 1-0 ahead.
• Aston Villa are still drawing 0-0 while playing with a red card...
• Everton have just scored and they are beating Newcastle 1-0.

And currently I'm enjoying Chelsea's 1-0 lead vs Forest.    If these games end like this Chelsea are finishing as 4th. Aston Villa follow them to take the last spot for the Champions League. Newcastle are getting closer to say goodbye to the CL.

Aston Villa are playing terrible in fact. I know they are one man down but you know. You need to take more risks in such situation.

[Just Say]

There is still a lively battle going on between Manchester United and Aston Villa, but I don't understand what Emiliano Martinez did in this match. His reaction made it seem like he might have wanted to protect his team, that's why he fouled Winther Hojlund. I sincerely believe that his club may face problems due to his actions because others may not be able to protect the team the way he could.

But it is also true that he played consistently for this team before he received his first red card, which many have already said. There are already rumors that the goalkeeper could leave for another club on a free transfer, so if he had shown a calm and composed attitude today against Manchester United and given strong leadership to take the team forward, maybe it would have looked better then.

[shinratensei_]

It's been two years, and finally blues is back to the UCL. It was a tough game against Nottingham Forest. However, very happy how Forest missed all of the chances. They're now qualifying for UCL and potentially not trophyless this season.
I aware about how angry all of forest fans, and even if they get draw with Forest. That won't change the situation if they will play at UCL. Thanks MU and Everton for beating Villa and Newcastle.

In the end, Forest is always doing forest thing. No winning mentality or whatsoever. 

[eightdots]

The battle for Champions League football just keeps getting more intense and fierce until the final day when boots will clash with boots and celebrations will happen at one end and tears at the other end. For today’s game Chelsea need to focus on winning because if they lose then they will have to worry much about Villa and Forest behind them.

• Manchester City are 1-0 ahead.
• Aston Villa are still drawing 0-0 while playing with a red card...
• Everton have just scored and they are beating Newcastle 1-0.

And currently I'm enjoying Chelsea's 1-0 lead vs Forest.    If these games end like this Chelsea are finishing as 4th. Aston Villa follow them to take the last spot for the Champions League. Newcastle are getting closer to say goodbye to the CL.

Aston Villa are playing terrible in fact. I know they are one man down but you know. You need to take more risks in such situation.

Aston Villa couldn't do what they wanted in the last week and finished the league in 6th place. They lost 2-0 to Manchester United and couldn't benefit from the Champions League. Newcastle managed to finish the league in 5th place despite losing to Everton. I think they were one of the luckiest teams in the last week.

Chelsea finished the league in 4th place and managed to go to the Champions League. They managed to beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 away. Nottingham Forest's points losses in the last weeks caused them to finish the league in 7th place.

[Egii Nna]

The battle for Champions League football just keeps getting more intense and fierce until the final day when boots will clash with boots and celebrations will happen at one end and tears at the other end. For today’s game Chelsea need to focus on winning because if they lose then they will have to worry much about Villa and Forest behind them.

I can't even imagine if Chelsea and Nottingham gets draw, then Villa take the spot to play in UCL net season. Chelsea has to win the game if they're wanna qualifying for the UCL. They will not able to get a spot in the top competition by UEFA if they draw or lose. I don't wanna see them to give spot to the Forest or Villa. 

Aston Villa has lost the game to Manchester United because they can’t make it anymore, as the game has come to an end, which the game ended in a score of 2-0, which means they have qualified for the Europa League next season.

On the other hand, I will say a big congratulations to Chelsea, as they made it to the Champions League as they won their game against Nottingham Forest today, although many, even me, were expecting the game to end in a draw for them, but it came as a win for Chelsea, and I am happy for them.

The game that surprised me was that of Newcastle when I saw they lost their game against Everton, and if not for the higher goals that they had this season, I don’t think they will be able to make it to the Champions League next season.

[Velvet78]

Chelsea beat Forest which wasn't a surprising result to me. But the last minutes were really dramatic. Wood wasted a huge opportunity to equalize the score. Forest were still going to need a comeback though for a Champions League spot. 

Emiliano Martinez is leaving, right? This was a really bad farewell... That red card cost his team the Champions League. Because Newcastle lost to Everton home, unbelievable.


Now correct me if I'm wrong. If Chelsea win the Conference League, they will transfer their Europa League ticket to Forest and Forest will leave their Conference League spot to Brighton. Is it true?

[Volgastallion]

Big win for Chelsea, i mean HUGE win for Chelsea, in one of the most difficults pitch in the whole Premier League for this season, and they played really well, poor Nothingham after doing a magnificent season they lose his spot in the final of the season.

And Chelsea under Marezca.... i dont know what to think, better than past season yes for sure, but nothing impressive.

[ajanwalker]

Undoubtedly the best quality league is the Premier League. Even in the last week, matches with a purpose are played. Manchester has no claim but they defeated Villa today and ruined Villa's dream of participating in the Champions League next season. Even if Villa drew, they would still be in the Champions League because Newcastle also lost to Everton at home and remained with 66 points. Since Newcastle was the side with the better goal difference, Newcastle got the last ticket to the Champions League.

[asriloni]

Undoubtedly the best quality league is the Premier League. Even in the last week, matches with a purpose are played. Manchester has no claim but they defeated Villa today and ruined Villa's dream of participating in the Champions League next season.

Always funny to see even when MU is still at the bottom table of EPL. They still able to chant Villa, which is above them. They chanted Villa for not able to qualify for UCL. They ruin Villa's dream, and yeah amazing performance by them. 

[WatChe]

Undoubtedly the best quality league is the Premier League. Even in the last week, matches with a purpose are played. Manchester has no claim but they defeated Villa today and ruined Villa's dream of participating in the Champions League next season. Even if Villa drew, they would still be in the Champions League because Newcastle also lost to Everton at home and remained with 66 points. Since Newcastle was the side with the better goal difference, Newcastle got the last ticket to the Champions League.

With the last match win Manchester United moved one place up on points table and finished 15th this season. But with this loss Aston Villa lost the chance of playing next champions league. It was an important game for Aston Villa and they lost the game by 2-0, it's a bit shocking but it's normal in EPL that underdog teams beating top teams. Nottingham forest also failed to qualify for next champions league after losing to Chelsea 1-0, Nottingham will now go to conference league.

[Fiatless]

It's been two years, and finally blues is back to the UCL. It was a tough game against Nottingham Forest. However, very happy how Forest missed all of the chances. They're now qualifying for UCL and potentially not trophyless this season.
I aware about how angry all of forest fans, and even if they get draw with Forest. That won't change the situation if they will play at UCL. Thanks MU and Everton for beating Villa and Newcastle.

In the end, Forest is always doing forest thing. No winning mentality or whatsoever.  

Congratulations to Chelsea on their qualification for the Champions League after three season. Nottingham Forest Forest fought hard to get a draw which wouldn't have still not been enough for them to make it to the Europa League. The host might not have gotten the ticket to play in Europe next season but I can attest that they had a successful season. Some sport analyst predicted that they might go on relegation. But they performed beyond my expectations..Forest fans will not disappointed because their team didn't perform poorly.

[Oluwa-btc]

The battle for Champions League football just keeps getting more intense and fierce until the final day when boots will clash with boots and celebrations will happen at one end and tears at the other end. For today’s game Chelsea need to focus on winning because if they lose then they will have to worry much about Villa and Forest behind them.

Well, Congratulations to them qualifiers. I'm impressed with the blues, they fought for the Champions league slot, they've earned it, they've  worked for it. Yes I dislike that club but, I have always said from the beginning that this will not be the first time or last an Italian manager will perform well with the club. I'm also bringing this out, Crystal Palace have also fought hard. They have an experienced manager who has previously won with Frankfurt, I'm certain he'll accelerate them forward.

[KingsDen]

Manchester United disappointed me
Since after Manchester United lost the Europa cup final against Tottenham, I was so sad. But I thought Manchester United would has lost to Aston villa today and Nottingham Forest manages to win against Chelsea. I didn't want Chelsea to go to the champions league. But among all odds they made it.

Newcastle United in the other hand got lucky that Manchester United saved them. They are going to play in the champions league next season, but I think Emery deserves a second chance because he did well this season.