⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Adbitco]

In my opinion, the teams that will fight for the title are:

1 - Liverpool

2 - Chelsea

3 - Arsenal

4 - Manchester City

Chelsea has improved a lot, and they're a team that's improving with each game, so I wouldn't be surprised if they manage to win the league. I'm not a Chelsea fan, but I admit they're a strong contender, better than Arsenal and Manchester City on paper. We'll see on the field, but if I had to choose just two teams with the best chance of winning the Premier League, I'd choose Chelsea and Liverpool. Manchester City hasn't yet managed to regain its strength.

Arsenal has had a good start to the season, but by the middle of the season, their performance begins to decline, and by the end of the season, they haven't been able to win anything. Liverpool has had defensive problems in the last few games of the season; if they can't fix that, they may not be able to achieve good results. while chelsea is simply at its highest level, it has no weak points.

You did not include Manchester United in your list despite how the team management are making effort to sign more players after confirming Bryan Mboymo’s deal; they have identified a lot of players to be added to their squad and if they are able to add these players, they can also compete for the title because Amorim is a good coach and can use his tactics to help the team.

Nevertheless, their chances of competing for the title is still slim, because Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea are all in the title race, same as Tottenham that won the Europa League last season. Let’s hope that Manchester United can do well next season because they deserve better.

Lol, are you been serious here? Manchester United to be included for what exactly? To top the table from the top of to top the table from the bottom! Manchester United right now is not even a top 6 contender of the league not to talk of top 4 contenders. The club management should focus on fixing the team first and maybe in the next two or three seasons begin to think of winning the league. I just pity the fans that are hoping on Manchester United to win the league this coming season or the next.

[Volgastallion]

Onana and Garnacho have both been left out of squad by the way if you don't know. It has been like a month since this decision was made by Amorim. Now what? 

Garnacho rumours are still fresh. He is expected to leave this summer but prioritizes a move to a Premier League team. I haven't heard of any interest in him here recently...

Onana's future is still ambiguous. Monaco seemed interested but no progress yet.

Onana for sure is gonna comeback to Netherlands as i see, he have to recover his level and maybe end his career in Ajax, goalkeepers remains a lot of time in teams so he can do that.

Emiliano Martinez is gonna be the manchester United goalkeeper i feel.

Garnacho situation i dont know what the future have for him.

[Just Say]

Chelsea really did well in the club world cup and I commend their effort and performance but that doesn't mean they can win the premier league next season though nothing is impossible but my own selection next season are Liverpool,  Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester city but I'm seeing Arsenal as the club that will lift the trophy and I know some people have been underrating Arsenal but I have this feeling they will surprise everyone next season. But I think Chelsea priority will be the champions league because they didn't play last season and any season they qualified for champions league they always do well.

Chelsea played well in the Club World Cup and shouldn't be overrated for that, but I sincerely believe they might be able to compete with Liverpool next season. It's true that they didn't get the chance to play in the Champions League last season, so it stands to reason that their priority next season will be the UCL tournament. They have incredible and creative players to show enough courage in this tournament so it must be admitted that the incoming UCL will be able to establish themselves well. Recently we have seen the Blues showing great dominance because they seem to be completely perfect in attack and build-up.

[TastyChillySauce00]

I mean Chelsea finally has a credible centre-forward above all else - João Pedro.    This makes me look more positive about them for next season.

Look at the striker options they have.



Let's say Felix, Broja, Guiu and Fofana won't be a part of them or find much of a playing time. They still have 4 more strikers.

I don't think Jackson will be able to fight his way to the main lineup easily as of now.

There are only three strikers remaining soon.

- Nkuku leaves only if he get an offer, but Maresca may also play him as AMF
- Felix leaves
- Broja leaves
- Guiu leaves (i dont wanna see this guy leave because he has so much potential, but he lacked minutes in Chelsea)
- Datro (Lack of minutes, he must leave asap)

Jackson, Pedro, and Delap are enough for the club. In contrary, Jackson is open to leave as long as there will be a good offer come for him. It's still possible to see him leaving in summer.

[YOSHIE]

Emiliano Martinez is gonna be the manchester United goalkeeper i feel.

Shocking news came from Aston Villa, it seemed like they didn't let Emi Martinez become a Manchester United goalkeeper.

I only saw this news and released today: July 22, 2025.

Right, Emiliano "Emi" Martinez, goalkeeper Aston Villa, did not move to Manchester United. Manchester United had indeed submitted a loan offer for Martinez, but was rejected by Aston Villa. Mirror reports That Aston Villa refused the offer because they appreciate Martinez with a value of £ 40 million and were not interested in lending it.

Source: Man Utd fail with remarkable transfer offer for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez

Initially it was the target of Man Utd, but after I saw new news, it means that Man Utd failed to bring Emi Martinez.

[Distraction]

Mbeumo signing is done! However... Isn't the money Manchester United are going to pay too much for him? £70m for a striker who played that impressive only in 1 season? A big risk to take as usual for Manchester United.

I will be choosing Chelsea football club to win next Premier league title over Liverpool despite Liverpool being the current Premier league champions, but seeing the performances of Chelsea in their last couple of games in the conference league and the club world cup, I think there's really a fantastic job and upgrade that has been done on the team and their strength improved, I guess their top priority next season will be lifting the Premier League and champions league title .

Chelsea to win the PL? Mate, there is no way a person other than a Chelsea fan would say that. Is there a chance that you are a fan? 

They are getting better in time. I've no doubt on it. But performing such task is still over their head.

[bitgolden]

People are sleeping on City, you may like them or hate them but they were 4 time winners up until last season. Yes they had a bad season last year, I agree, but they are going to do better I believe. Do I have any data to back that up? Of course not, but I am just guessing like everyone else.

Just because Liverpool bought some great players on top of the title win, doesn't make them suddenly better, they may end up having issues, who knows? But most shows them as leading candidate, isn't that a guess? What if Wirtz gets injured? All of these are guess, and I guess City is the best team yet again, as long as Guardiola is there, he will figure out a way to get this team back on its feet with the new players he got and will do a great job.

[Lidger]

People are sleeping on City, you may like them or hate them but they were 4 time winners up until last season. Yes they had a bad season last year, I agree, but they are going to do better I believe. Do I have any data to back that up? Of course not, but I am just guessing like everyone else.

Just because Liverpool bought some great players on top of the title win, doesn't make them suddenly better, they may end up having issues, who knows? But most shows them as leading candidate, isn't that a guess? What if Wirtz gets injured? All of these are guess, and I guess City is the best team yet again, as long as Guardiola is there, he will figure out a way to get this team back on its feet with the new players he got and will do a great job.

In the previous seasons, Liverpool was not in good form in the English Premier League, so Manchester United took advantage of that opportunity and in the past few seasons they had retained the Premier League title, but this season they lost the title and Liverpool got the chance to win the title again after a long time. Since we saw good performance from Liverpool last season, we will definitely see that continuity in the next season because Liverpool has already spent a lot of money in the transfer market to strengthen their team and brought some good quality players to the club.
Now in the English Premier League, Liverpool is a strong team, Manchester United is a strong team, as well as Arsenal is a strong team and Chelsea cannot be relied on as the fourth strongest team. Hopefully, the English Premier League will be very difficult for every team next season, especially those who want to be at the top of the table.

[Issa56]

Instead of focusing on the Champions League, I think Chelsea will still focus on the Premier League. The Champions League is too difficult to win and even with all the luck, Chelsea don't seem like the team most expected to win the title next season. Chelsea performed well last season, finishing in 4th place, much better than the 2023-2024 season.

Let’s wait for the season to start, let’s wait and see how Chelsea will perform in matches before we can make any conclusion, but I believe Maresca will pay attention to all the tournaments which he will be playing by next season. Thinking Chelsea won’t be winning the champions league is really wrong, it’s better we stop underestimating Chelsea, and with the signings which they made, am expecting a better performance from Chelsea by next season.

When the FIFA club World Cup started, most people were saying Chelsea won’t really go far in the tournament, Chelsea were just underestimated, and Chelsea got to the final, they faced PSG which is one of the most difficult club to win right now, and Chelsea won the cup. So right now am not underestimating Chelsea, and I now have the believe that they can achieve anything right now.

[Alpha Marine]

People are sleeping on City, you may like them or hate them but they were 4 time winners up until last season. Yes they had a bad season last year, I agree, but they are going to do better I believe. Do I have any data to back that up? Of course not, but I am just guessing like everyone else.

To me, the league is between Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
For now, I can't say who would win, but if I were to bet now, my money is on Liverpool. The players they bought are good players and players that fit right into their system. If they continue on the form they were last season, they are going to have an even better season, but we will never know until the season starts.
Manchester City have done some good business too, but will the players pick form from the beginning of the season? I don't know. I don't think they have a very strong squad because their wigs are not good enough but with Pep at the wheel you cant write them off.

As for Arsenal, with the signing of a striker they might get better, but I'm still not that impressed with their wings. The addition of Madueke is not something that excites me, so its still only Saka who is the exciting player. they have a good midfield and defense and with Saka and Gyokeres in attack, they may be up to something.
By the end of the transfer window, I would make my bets but for now, I'm still observing.

[SUPERSAIAN]

People are sleeping on City, you may like them or hate them but they were 4 time winners up until last season. Yes they had a bad season last year, I agree, but they are going to do better I believe. Do I have any data to back that up? Of course not, but I am just guessing like everyone else.

Just because Liverpool bought some great players on top of the title win, doesn't make them suddenly better, they may end up having issues, who knows? But most shows them as leading candidate, isn't that a guess? What if Wirtz gets injured? All of these are guess, and I guess City is the best team yet again, as long as Guardiola is there, he will figure out a way to get this team back on its feet with the new players he got and will do a great job.

Manchester City dominated the league for four years. No team can win the Premier League single-handedly for years on end. This isn't the Bundesliga, nor is it like any other league. I think Manchester City was as good as it could be for those four years.

This season's Premier League will be different; many factors will be at play, and early transfers are still ongoing. There's no need to underestimate Manchester City just because they had a bad season. Perhaps they'll be among the top contenders for the title this season. Like you, I'm trying to predict. We're just sharing our thoughts before the league starts.

[GiftedMAN]

People are sleeping on City, you may like them or hate them but they were 4 time winners up until last season. Yes they had a bad season last year, I agree, but they are going to do better I believe. Do I have any data to back that up? Of course not, but I am just guessing like everyone else.

Just because Liverpool bought some great players on top of the title win, doesn't make them suddenly better, they may end up having issues, who knows? But most shows them as leading candidate, isn't that a guess? What if Wirtz gets injured? All of these are guess, and I guess City is the best team yet again, as long as Guardiola is there, he will figure out a way to get this team back on its feet with the new players he got and will do a great job.

Manchester City dominated the league for four years. No team can win the Premier League single-handedly for years on end. This isn't the Bundesliga, nor is it like any other league. I think Manchester City was as good as it could be for those four years.

This season's Premier League will be different; many factors will be at play, and early transfers are still ongoing. There's no need to underestimate Manchester City just because they had a bad season. Perhaps they'll be among the top contenders for the title this season. Like you, I'm trying to predict. We're just sharing our thoughts before the league starts.

Manchester City were in their prime when they dominated the EPL and won the league for 4 consecutive seasons I don't see them repeating it soon but another team can still do it may be Liverpool, Chelsea or probably Arsenal when they finally wake up from slumber but you see the league next season it's going to be full of competition because the big teams are spending money on good players teams like Arsenal and Manchester United is making good moves also I think it's unpredictable to say the team that will win the league for now.

[qurbanshah02]

People are sleeping on City, you may like them or hate them but they were 4 time winners up until last season. Yes they had a bad season last year, I agree, but they are going to do better I believe. Do I have any data to back that up? Of course not, but I am just guessing like everyone else.

Just because Liverpool bought some great players on top of the title win, doesn't make them suddenly better, they may end up having issues, who knows? But most shows them as leading candidate, isn't that a guess? What if Wirtz gets injured? All of these are guess, and I guess City is the best team yet again, as long as Guardiola is there, he will figure out a way to get this team back on its feet with the new players he got and will do a great job.

In the previous seasons, Liverpool was not in good form in the English Premier League, so Manchester United took advantage of that opportunity and in the past few seasons they had retained the Premier League title, but this season they lost the title and Liverpool got the chance to win the title again after a long time. Since we saw good performance from Liverpool last season, we will definitely see that continuity in the next season because Liverpool has already spent a lot of money in the transfer market to strengthen their team and brought some good quality players to the club.
Now in the English Premier League, Liverpool is a strong team, Manchester United is a strong team, as well as Arsenal is a strong team and Chelsea cannot be relied on as the fourth strongest team. Hopefully, the English Premier League will be very difficult for every team next season, especially those who want to be at the top of the table.

At that time, Manchester City's strength and performance were quite good and strong. It was a sign of victory in every week's matches, due to which it was a very strong and better team this season, but the way Manchester City weakened itself and the way they played poorly, Liverpool got a lot of benefit from it and it did not give itself or any other team a chance. At that time, every team's effort is to keep as many good players in their team as possible, while they have nothing to do with the price. This time the season will be played with a lot of interest and our interest will increase even more with a lot of good matches. It is really working hard and playing well, but Chelsea is also playing very strongly, they are not giving a chance to defeat a team like PSG. It is just the beginning, we will see many changes in the next game.

[Sexylizzy2813]

People are sleeping on City, you may like them or hate them but they were 4 time winners up until last season. Yes they had a bad season last year, I agree, but they are going to do better I believe. Do I have any data to back that up? Of course not, but I am just guessing like everyone else.

Just because Liverpool bought some great players on top of the title win, doesn't make them suddenly better, they may end up having issues, who knows? But most shows them as leading candidate, isn't that a guess? What if Wirtz gets injured? All of these are guess, and I guess City is the best team yet again, as long as Guardiola is there, he will figure out a way to get this team back on its feet with the new players he got and will do a great job.

You are not far from the truth about the Citizens with how they have beenand also how they get new players without making any crazy headlines, it shows that they are not going to allow the mistakes they made last season to repeat it's self again. The midfield problem that we thought was the problem is no longer the issue, from the goalkeeping department to the attacker are covered even the bench still have hungry players who are eager to play, so the other clubs need to be aware of what is coming, is never going to be easy this season.
I can't say Liverpool will have a bad season or something like that but I know for sure that they won't find it that easy like last time they won the title, as it is we have about 5 teams which I'm not going to mention that are going to compete for the title next campaign and the Reds will feel the heat. The player Liverpool bought, I hope they are ready to have a very rough season because the smaller clubs are also looking out to have a piece of them, the Reds are the target as we wait next month.
For me I won't put City first no matter what, they can try but I feel things won't be as they were when they won the title 4 times in a row and club like Chelsea are getting ready to stop the regular carriers of the EPL since the last 5 years to take a pause, they are the next in line to take the title, that's if they stay consistent so let's leave it at the 5 unknown teams to compete till May we find out who's number 1.

[Roseline492]

People are sleeping on City, you may like them or hate them but they were 4 time winners up until last season. Yes they had a bad season last year, I agree, but they are going to do better I believe. Do I have any data to back that up? Of course not, but I am just guessing like everyone else.

Is an undeniably truth about Manchester City few seasons ago, actually there are times when a club that has been great and succeeding will be on the level we never imagine, this thing has not only happen in Manchester City but we also saw this in Manchester United because calculating the number of premier league they won and to see that they have not seen any higher position for years now they will not think negative that way against the City because is true that it was just the season we just left they only not do anything but better days is on the way coming for them.

[dezoel]

Chelsea are planning something that every Premier League clubs will be afraid of because the kind of players Chelsea is signing currently are good players and those players show that they are capable of winning trophies for Chelsea, Chelsea is doing everything to make sure they perform well in every competition and try to win the trophy, every Premier League clubs should be worry about Chelsea and Liverpool because this two teams are making a lot of signings and it’s seems they are not done yet.

Liverpool has made four signings and they have spent more than 200 million and still haven’t done yet, this shows that Premier League is going to be tough next season and any that did not make signing during this transfer window is going to have a bad season, Manchester United should act fast and sign more players if not they will not make it to top four next season.

Honestly, aside from Pedro, none of them looks that great. Felix, Borja, Guiu, Fofana won't be part of the team anyways, and Jackson has sucked all season long so he is a terrible striker, Nkunku is the only other one that could potentially have some sort of chance and I am pretty sure we are not going to really see him make a difference.

So from last year, the only change is, they have Pedro and he is a great player and they will probably be better thanks to him. But the whole "talk" on internet about them being potentially better, comes from the fact that they won CWC, and one game doesn't decide how they will do for a full year, that has to be the most important distinction. We need to realize they are not "that" much better.

[Alex077]

Mmmm my main question about this season is Manchester City, i dont really know if they are gonna be again that super team they were of they are gonna be again in troubles and Guardiola era starts to end.

I will not have high expectations from Manchester City next season. We saw the team's irregular performance last season. However, the team was very lucky that it was able to qualify for the Champions League in the end.

It will be more difficult for Manchester City to dominate the Premier League next season. Liverpool management is trying to build an unstoppable squad. The team is spending a lot of money to buy players for this. If the players can adapt quickly to Arne Slot's match strategy, then Liverpool has the most potential to dominate the Premier League. Besides, Chelsea and Arsenal are also very strong teams. So it will be a big challenge for Manchester City to get a place in the top 2 of the table early in the season.

[POPOLUV]

People are sleeping on City, you may like them or hate them but they were 4 time winners up until last season. Yes they had a bad season last year, I agree, but they are going to do better I believe. Do I have any data to back that up? Of course not, but I am just guessing like everyone else.

Just because Liverpool bought some great players on top of the title win, doesn't make them suddenly better, they may end up having issues, who knows? But most shows them as leading candidate, isn't that a guess? What if Wirtz gets injured? All of these are guess, and I guess City is the best team yet again, as long as Guardiola is there, he will figure out a way to get this team back on its feet with the new players he got and will do a great job.

In the previous seasons, Liverpool was not in good form in the English Premier League, so Manchester United took advantage of that opportunity and in the past few seasons they had retained the Premier League title, but this season they lost the title and Liverpool got the chance to win the title again after a long time. Since we saw good performance from Liverpool last season, we will definitely see that continuity in the next season because Liverpool has already spent a lot of money in the transfer market to strengthen their team and brought some good quality players to the club.
Now in the English Premier League, Liverpool is a strong team, Manchester United is a strong team, as well as Arsenal is a strong team and Chelsea cannot be relied on as the fourth strongest team. Hopefully, the English Premier League will be very difficult for every team next season, especially those who want to be at the top of the table.

Talking about on the previous seasons that Liverpool was not in good form, Liverpool is always strong when they  meet their follow big 4 teams like Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United, i know that in every beginning of any seasons all teams in the premier League table we  surely brings out their best to play but the best team amongst the opposition team will be victorious over one, with what I'm predicting about liverpool players is that, they will still use the spirit of the champion in the premier League to open the first match of the premier League with Bournemouth club and i believe that Liverpool is good to continue with what they knows best in doing by winning the Bournemouth.

[GiftedMAN]

Mmmm my main question about this season is Manchester City, i dont really know if they are gonna be again that super team they were of they are gonna be again in troubles and Guardiola era starts to end.

I will not have high expectations from Manchester City next season. We saw the team's irregular performance last season. However, the team was very lucky that it was able to qualify for the Champions League in the end.

It will be more difficult for Manchester City to dominate the Premier League next season. Liverpool management is trying to build an unstoppable squad. The team is spending a lot of money to buy players for this. If the players can adapt quickly to Arne Slot's match strategy, then Liverpool has the most potential to dominate the Premier League. Besides, Chelsea and Arsenal are also very strong teams. So it will be a big challenge for Manchester City to get a place in the top 2 of the table early in the season.

About last season I didn't have any doubt concerning whether City would qualify for the Champions League especially when 5 teams were to qualify my doubt was whether they'll win the league and it started when they kept losing point even after they strengthened the team in the January transfer window. I don't even believe in Manchester City this coming season and my top choice of teams to win it are Liverpool Chelsea and Arsenal.

[KTChampions]

To me, the league is between Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal.
For now, I can't say who would win, but if I were to bet now, my money is on Liverpool. The players they bought are good players and players that fit right into their system. If they continue on the form they were last season, they are going to have an even better season, but we will never know until the season starts.
Manchester City have done some good business too, but will the players pick form from the beginning of the season? I don't know. I don't think they have a very strong squad because their wigs are not good enough but with Pep at the wheel you cant write them off.

As for Arsenal, with the signing of a striker they might get better, but I'm still not that impressed with their wings. The addition of Madueke is not something that excites me, so its still only Saka who is the exciting player. they have a good midfield and defense and with Saka and Gyokeres in attack, they may be up to something.
By the end of the transfer window, I would make my bets but for now, I'm still observing.

It's not just your opinion. If you add up the odds that bookmakers give, it turns out that they estimate the probability of one of these clubs becoming champions at 95%. Liverpool looks like the most complete and strengthened team, Arsenal seems to have lost no one and has strengthened but they have an aura of losers, City's problem is that Pep is finished. He needs to find a new golden place, he himself is unlikely to be able to reproduce the golden generational team.