⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[punk.zink]

The change that everyone who supports United wants will surely be quite big for next season. If it is only a small improvement, I am sure that Amorim will not be able to stay at United much longer.
United may have a little difficulty in getting the players that Amorim wants, that is because United's situation will not compete in the Europa League or Champions League. a test for Amorim next season.

Most Manchester United fans want a sudden change in Manchester United performance, maybe they want to win the Premier League by next season which is not going to be possible. If Manchester United performance is going to improve, then it’s going to be gradually, we shouldn’t expect everything to change within a season. Amorim have been given the opportunity for him to sign the players which he believes will improve the clubs performance, so let’s just see how he will perform next season, but we are suppose to lower our expectations, don’t expect so much from Amorim by next season.

After Fergie retired, Man United seemed to have lost their power and the majority of Man United supporters really hope that Man United will be good again in every season. Unfortunately, even though 12 years have passed, Man United still doesn't seem to be getting any better.

The burden is now borne to Ruben Amorim, and this coach seems to have the potential to make Man United better, as he comes with different strategies and formations, and maybe that's what Man United needs. It certainly won't be easy, considering Man United probably don't have much budget left and not all players may be willing to join as Man United are not playing in Europe this season.

[Mate2237]

The change that everyone who supports United wants will surely be quite big for next season. If it is only a small improvement, I am sure that Amorim will not be able to stay at United much longer.
United may have a little difficulty in getting the players that Amorim wants, that is because United's situation will not compete in the Europa League or Champions League. a test for Amorim next season.

Most Manchester United fans want a sudden change in Manchester United performance, maybe they want to win the Premier League by next season which is not going to be possible. If Manchester United performance is going to improve, then it’s going to be gradually, we shouldn’t expect everything to change within a season. Amorim have been given the opportunity for him to sign the players which he believes will improve the clubs performance, so let’s just see how he will perform next season, but we are suppose to lower our expectations, don’t expect so much from Amorim by next season.

After Fergie retired, Man United seemed to have lost their power and the majority of Man United supporters really hope that Man United will be good again in every season. Unfortunately, even though 12 years have passed, Man United still doesn't seem to be getting any better.

The burden is now borne to Ruben Amorim, and this coach seems to have the potential to make Man United better, as he comes with different strategies and formations, and maybe that's what Man United needs. It certainly won't be easy, considering Man United probably don't have much budget left and not all players may be willing to join as Man United are not playing in Europe this season.

The reason why Manchester United is still struggling after the retirement of Ferguson is because united did not look for a sustainable means through which they can rebuild and get a good team that can compete at the top level because one thing that we need to know is that the Ferguson era coming to an end affected united especially in the style and philosophy of play united should have invested in young players that will have be of assets in the future not this system of getting already made players with out a proper football ideology.



Another thing that United has gotten wrong is the manner at which they changes their managers even Ferguson where struggling in his first and second season as manager of United Manchester United is only concerned about getting results but will not wait so that the coach will build the team of their dream so they should give their coaches time to build not been quick to sack

[Velvet78]

I don't want to dramatize it but man, Ange just won the Europa League trophy! Why didn't you give him another chance?    I know he finished the Premier League horribly. But isn't this a good compensation for it?

The players were going to be much more motivated for the new season. They even say there is some revolt among them due to this decision if it isn't just a rumour. I think it is really unfair.

[ITExpert]

The reason for their main focus to be strikers is really understandable looking at how good they have strived without a real number nine so adding a real threatening striker to their game would just make things work well for them because they will be more threat upfront and also goals will be actively coming since that's the most important feature of any winning team or trophy collecting team and if arsenal is able to get someone dangerous upfront it will really help arteta campaign next season.

Arsenal has decided to recruit new players in the game and let old players rest and we should admire it because their team need youngsters who has high spirits to win. New players will be more energetic and adaptive to new skills and the second thing is new players should also be given a chance to serve and to prove their worth. Arsenal needs a striker who will have a primary role to just score goals and will lead the offensive line. If Arsenal do it they are going to amaze the international teams with their goaling strategies and their game wil be much more improved than before.

[reefsea]

In fact, Arsenal sells none, right? I don't believe this news until there will be an announcement they successfully sell their players. They always remind me with Barcelona who always keep the players until the end of contract, then let them to leave for free.
They're not good in doing football business.

I also confirm their rumor being linked to the Gyokeres and Ekitike were fake. I meant they never made substantial offer for Gyokers and Ekitike, but they submit a bid for sesko.

What I know is that Arsenal is currently approaching Benjamin Sesko and the agreement process continues to be ongoing, indicating that Arsenal is really focused on changing the front line to be sharper. In addition, I see several players also leaving for other teams such as Jorginho, but I see Arsenal really utilizing this summer transfer market to fix the weak gaps in the team because they really have to be ready to compete strongly next season in the fight for the championship title.

It is true that Arsenal is very bad at doing sports business, unlike Dortmund who get a lot of money in the transfer window. This season Arsenal is really disappointed because they didn't get a single trophy even though the quality of the depth of the team this season is quite great.

[pawel7777]

As we all know, winning the Europa League was not enough to please Tottenham owners and they decided it is not sufficient to counterbalance the poor 17th place, so they sacked Postecoglou and are on the look out for new manager, with Bentford's Thomas Frank being at the top of their list.
Apparently Frank and Tottenham's Sports Director, Johan Lange, know each other from their time at Danish Lyngby and media report that Frank confirmed he will be happy to accept the offer, so it sounds like it's a done deal and the official announcement is just a matter of time.
Source:
https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/07/thomas-frank-responds-tottenham-approach-ange-postecoglou-sacking-23355306

[Ryu_Ar1]

As we all know, winning the Europa League was not enough to please Tottenham owners and they decided it is not sufficient to counterbalance the poor 17th place, so they sacked Postecoglou and are on the look out for new manager, with Bentford's Thomas Frank being at the top of their list.
Apparently Frank and Tottenham's Sports Director, Johan Lange, know each other from their time at Danish Lyngby and media report that Frank confirmed he will be happy to accept the offer, so it sounds like it's a done deal and the official announcement is just a matter of time.
Source:
https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/07/thomas-frank-responds-tottenham-approach-ange-postecoglou-sacking-23355306

Indeed, in the end, 1 trophy in this case will not be enough to make their condition improve, especially the very good achievements in the Europa League this season are inversely proportional to the worst results Tottenham has had in the last 2 decades so in the end it is quite natural if management makes a policy by replacing Ange next season even though he gave 1 trophy this season.

Their performance is not going well and it is a fact that cannot be avoided so in the end assuming next season will be much more difficult because in addition to trying to improve performance, they also have to try to be consistent in the Champions League then obviously this is not an easy thing with coaches and players who mentally have a little problem in terms of performance this season.

At the moment there is still nothing that can really be used as a benchmark even though there are already several names that might be an alternative as a coach but it seems that this also cannot be believed with certainty only that I think Tottenham's decision to replace Ange for next season could be a pretty good thing and should be done

[free-bit.co.in]

I have noticed this problem with them since the beginning of last season. They have failed to score two or more goals in most of the matches. Be it the Champions League or the Premier League, they have preferred defensive football everywhere. As a result, they have been able to score 1 or 2 goals in most of the matches. Although they do not seem to have any problems in other aspects, they are weak in attack and lag behind in attacking football. If you want to rule in modern football, you have to give more importance to attacking football. Because the audience likes to see goals and the opponents also feel the pressure.

Arsenal's 69 goals in 38 matches look solid on paper, right? But against big teams output has been lacking & their attacking part doesn't work at all in most of the matches. For such inconsistency, those who want steady returns don't like to include Arsenal on their bet slip.

To seriously compete for the title Arteta really need to bring a proven striker. To compete in high-stakes games, Arteta should consider Morgan Rogers and Igor Paixão's possibility. Arsenal's defenders have played quite well this season. I have no complaints about the defenders performance. Also they need tactical tweaks if they want to dominate the EPL and UCL. I'm actually bored by seeing same strategy of Arsenal in almost all the matches.

[ILuckyGuyI]

As we all know, winning the Europa League was not enough to please Tottenham owners and they decided it is not sufficient to counterbalance the poor 17th place, so they sacked Postecoglou and are on the look out for new manager, with Bentford's Thomas Frank being at the top of their list.
Apparently Frank and Tottenham's Sports Director, Johan Lange, know each other from their time at Danish Lyngby and media report that Frank confirmed he will be happy to accept the offer, so it sounds like it's a done deal and the official announcement is just a matter of time.
Source:
https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/07/thomas-frank-responds-tottenham-approach-ange-postecoglou-sacking-23355306

This was a ridiculous call IMO. Just how can you decide to sack him anyway after winning a EL trophy for you? This club has been trophyless for who knows how many years!

Sometimes I really don't understand their chairman Levy.    You finally have a coach who wins something for you but you say "Nah, I'll look for other options anyway.".

This is why Tottenham will never be consistent.

[reefsea]

As we all know, winning the Europa League was not enough to please Tottenham owners and they decided it is not sufficient to counterbalance the poor 17th place, so they sacked Postecoglou and are on the look out for new manager, with Bentford's Thomas Frank being at the top of their list.
Apparently Frank and Tottenham's Sports Director, Johan Lange, know each other from their time at Danish Lyngby and media report that Frank confirmed he will be happy to accept the offer, so it sounds like it's a done deal and the official announcement is just a matter of time.
Source:
https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/07/thomas-frank-responds-tottenham-approach-ange-postecoglou-sacking-23355306

Ange Postecoglou deserves to be fired because management is not satisfied with his performance even though he managed to bring one European league trophy but his performance in the domestic league did not make his position as a coach safe. I think he was so frustrated with Tottenham's management decision but that's football when management acts the coach can't do anything except surrender to a bitter fate.

Well you are right there are several names of new coach candidates who are on the watch list to become Tottenham's coach next season, but I see that Edin Terzic is more experienced in building a stronger squad. Moreover, he is unemployed so Tottenham can entice him to accept the offer to become Tottenham's coach next season.

[X-ray]

As we all know, winning the Europa League was not enough to please Tottenham owners and they decided it is not sufficient to counterbalance the poor 17th place, so they sacked Postecoglou and are on the look out for new manager, with Bentford's Thomas Frank being at the top of their list.
Apparently Frank and Tottenham's Sports Director, Johan Lange, know each other from their time at Danish Lyngby and media report that Frank confirmed he will be happy to accept the offer, so it sounds like it's a done deal and the official announcement is just a matter of time.
Source:
https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/07/thomas-frank-responds-tottenham-approach-ange-postecoglou-sacking-23355306

It's only matter of time until Thomas Frank to joins spurs. His assistant has said that he'd like to follow him if he moved to the Tottenham, and he will come very soon. However, the come of him is not even fixing spurs problem if they still have Levy that leads the club. 

I still take Frank's signing as positive, and the only good thing from him is that he's EPL proven.

However, it's not most exciting outcome from spurs.

[Miles2006]

This might be the right decision for Arsenal. Because maybe it's a bit difficult to win the title with Arsenal's current players or Mikel Arteta needs to work harder with his players or improve their skills. Rather than that, I think it would be the right decision to let go of some old players and bring in some new ones. They should even take a tougher stance on some important players and try to sign them for a long term. Maybe we are going to see some of these steps from Arsenal.

I agree that it would be the right decision to let go of some of Arsenal's old players and bring in new players, perhaps this entire responsibility should be left to the club management. Maybe I have mentioned before that this team is prioritizing three strikers to strengthen the striking position, meaning that Arsenal Football Club is prioritizing these players in their summer plans.
If Arsenal are able to add a new striker in the transfer window, it is believed that Mikel Arteta will be able to further enhance the team's capabilities. You are probably absolutely right that they should take a tough stance on key players and even extend their contracts, so that Arsenal will never be weak.

Generally the team needs a striker, not just a striker but a good one seeing the team already has quality players. Arteta is always good at selection when it comes to serious match so no doubt if they fail to choose a good striker there’s no use instead such striker will end up being benched, self improvement might help within a period of time till then Arsenal should be able to perform better next season. By the look of things Arteta is not showing any sign at the moment if they’ll need a striker although we can only judge when it’s official on who the team wants to sign.

[SatoPrincess]

As we all know, winning the Europa League was not enough to please Tottenham owners and they decided it is not sufficient to counterbalance the poor 17th place, so they sacked Postecoglou and are on the look out for new manager, with Bentford's Thomas Frank being at the top of their list.
Apparently Frank and Tottenham's Sports Director, Johan Lange, know each other from their time at Danish Lyngby and media report that Frank confirmed he will be happy to accept the offer, so it sounds like it's a done deal and the official announcement is just a matter of time.
Source:
https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/07/thomas-frank-responds-tottenham-approach-ange-postecoglou-sacking-23355306

As a neutral I was hoping to see what Ange Postecoglou would be able to achieve with Tottenham next season but obviously the fans and club owners both all agree that they need a change in management despite winning the Europa League. Tottenham bosses aren’t very patient or rather they don’t want to repeat what Manchester United did with Erik Ten Hag.

[knowngunman]

Arsenal's 69 goals in 38 matches look solid on paper, right? But against big teams output has been lacking & their attacking part doesn't work at all in most of the matches. For such inconsistency, those who want steady returns don't like to include Arsenal on their bet slip.

To seriously compete for the title Arteta really need to bring a proven striker. To compete in high-stakes games, Arteta should consider Morgan Rogers and Igor Paixão's possibility. Arsenal's defenders have played quite well this season. I have no complaints about the defenders performance. Also they need tactical tweaks if they want to dominate the EPL and UCL. I'm actually bored by seeing same strategy of Arsenal in almost all the matches.

Sixty nine goals scored and thirty four goals conceded in the thirty eight matches played wasn't actually a bad stats for Arsenal this season. Their defenders despite their inconsistency played a greater role with the help of their goalkeeper because he's been outstanding as well in most of the games though everything almost fall apart towards the end of the season.

Arsenal have no permanent strikers and the false strikers available suffered continuous injury that caused Arterta a severe setback. From every indication Arterta looks so comfortable working with these unfit players for as long as possible and he doesn't care about their unproductivity. Perhaps, when the pressure is too much for him to handle and his job is at risk, he will learn to change strategies.

[Odusko]

As a neutral I was hoping to see what Ange Postecoglou would be able to achieve with Tottenham next season but obviously the fans and club owners both all agree that they need a change in management despite winning the Europa League. Tottenham bosses aren’t very patient or rather they don’t want to repeat what Manchester United did with Erik Ten Hag.

Sometimes things happens in clubs that can go out of the ordinary imagination of an outsider like us, no doubt the fact that Tottenham was able to achieve a lot in the just concluded season with the help and service of their current outgoing coach, which most expected that he gonna build on that foundation to achieve the league next season, but reality has hit hard and the club want his exit and entrance of a new hands, well the bottom line is that both fans and the club owners, managers are hungry for results and you can't blame them for changing the coach after the season.

[RaltcoinsB]

As a neutral I was hoping to see what Ange Postecoglou would be able to achieve with Tottenham next season but obviously the fans and club owners both all agree that they need a change in management despite winning the Europa League. Tottenham bosses aren’t very patient or rather they don’t want to repeat what Manchester United did with Erik Ten Hag.

Sometimes things happens in clubs that can go out of the ordinary imagination of an outsider like us, no doubt the fact that Tottenham was able to achieve a lot in the just concluded season with the help and service of their current outgoing coach, which most expected that he gonna build on that foundation to achieve the league next season, but reality has hit hard and the club want his exit and entrance of a new hands, well the bottom line is that both fans and the club owners, managers are hungry for results and you can't blame them for changing the coach after the season.

Actually, I think this decision is logical because they finished the season in a terrible place in the Premier League. They may have won the Europa League but this is not an achievement for Tottenham. It was an important trophy just because they will be able to play in the Champions League next year. The management took the situation in the league into consideration and dismissed the manager. It is a habit for them to play in the top ranks in the Premier League.

[pawel7777]

This was a ridiculous call IMO. Just how can you decide to sack him anyway after winning a EL trophy for you? This club has been trophyless for who knows how many years!

Sometimes I really don't understand their chairman Levy.    You finally have a coach who wins something for you but you say "Nah, I'll look for other options anyway.".

This is why Tottenham will never be consistent.

Well, you cannot discard that Tottenham finished the season just above the relegation zone, and I believe their ambition was to finish at least in the top 6.
In his first year (2023/24), Ange Postecoglou led the team to the 5th place, so the 17th place in 2024/25 season was a MASSIVE decline. This is not a good sign and indicates that whatever Postecoglou's strategy was, it was not working.
Also, paradoxically, winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League could work against Postecoglou, as there's more pressure for the club to not waste their chance in the UCL and to find someone capable of improving things in a short time.

I'm not surprised by the club's decision to sack him. This is probably the most competitive league in the world, and there's no room for sentiment. If a manager can't deliver, he will get replaced.

[Moreno233]

As we all know, winning the Europa League was not enough to please Tottenham owners and they decided it is not sufficient to counterbalance the poor 17th place, so they sacked Postecoglou and are on the look out for new manager, with Bentford's Thomas Frank being at the top of their list.
Apparently Frank and Tottenham's Sports Director, Johan Lange, know each other from their time at Danish Lyngby and media report that Frank confirmed he will be happy to accept the offer, so it sounds like it's a done deal and the official announcement is just a matter of time.
Source:
https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/07/thomas-frank-responds-tottenham-approach-ange-postecoglou-sacking-23355306

He did very bad just like Ruben Amorim. This is the first time in many years Tottenham is ending the season this bad and not able to win their intense league matches. If they enter next season with this poor playing style, they will neither go far in the champions league as well as the English premiership. It is good the management of Tottenham have taken this decision so that they can rebuild the team and make them more competitive because next season will be very hot.

[Odusko]

Actually, I think this decision is logical because they finished the season in a terrible place in the Premier League. They may have won the Europa League but this is not an achievement for Tottenham. It was an important trophy just because they will be able to play in the Champions League next year. The management took the situation in the league into consideration and dismissed the manager. It is a habit for them to play in the top ranks in the Premier League.

No doubt Tottenham became really worst of n performance towards the end of the season and that rediculed all the efforts of the club in the early stage of the premier leagues, so for sure the demand for a change of coach was somewhat necessary, but we were just speaking from the angle of possibility of improving with an experience coach instead bringing in an entire new hand to coach the club.

[Akbarkoe]

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Actually, I think this decision is logical because they finished the season in a terrible place in the Premier League. They may have won the Europa League but this is not an achievement for Tottenham. It was an important trophy just because they will be able to play in the Champions League next year. The management took the situation in the league into consideration and dismissed the manager. It is a habit for them to play in the top ranks in the Premier League.

This is quite logical because spurs are almost relegated from the English Premier League, but the question is who is the coach who managed to bring tottenham hotspur back to the UEFA Europa League trophy after the last time spur won the trophy in the 1983/84 season, and which coach managed to give spur a trophy after 15 more seasons they played without winning a trophy. So I think Postecoglou's sacking is quite unfortunate. Even though I really look forward to how the strategy he will design when spurs play in the champions league next season.

And I think why spurs' performance is quite bad in the premier league this season, and in contrast to what they showed in the UEL competition, is because the player material owned by spurs is still lacking, so Postecoglou has to choose one to prioritize. And this is part of Postecoglou's strategy and plan to how to maximize the potential that the Spurs have.