⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[MainIbem]

And it seems Liverpool's plans to acquire Isak won't be that smooth. Several other clubs are also interested, but Newcastle are determined to keep him. The transfer window is still open for quite some time. We don't know what surprises the future holds.

One thing is for sure, in the EPL, one of the most anticipated updates is Viktor Gyökeres, who is flying to London with his agent. Because this is a crucial negotiation, Viktor Gyökeres only wants to go to Arsenal, and the official results of the negotiations will be out. I think we'll see him soon.

Isak wants to leave but Newcastle are still trying to keep him in the team, that's why they're requesting for a huge fee that would keep buyers off, they'll try to keep him in the team for one more season before finding a suitable replacement but then it seems Isak is eager to leave and experience a new environment, well anything can happen in the late days of the transfer window, for now Isak still remains Newcastle's player. That's one thing Arsenal fans expecially can't wait for, their key target in this transfer window and likely to be the best signing for Arsenal this summer.

[Distraction]

The Isak plan is very simple in theory:

• It completely depends on Luis Díaz's potential sale this summer. If it happens Liverpool will use the sum for Isak. If it fails they aren't in this race for him.

But the issue is that they demand a lot of money for Díaz. They turned down an offer near €70m by Bayern Munich lately. I'm keenly waiting on how much they'll go up this level. 

By the way Liverpool has spent like €300m in the summer already. It sounds crazy!

[Oluwa-btc]

I am very curious about Chelsea's performance in the PL, because in the Club World Cup they beat the best team in Europe, which none of the best teams could beat, these are the things that make the Chelsea fans dream, Chelsea is a team that showed that with good Study they can beat any team, that is already more than proven.

They've fixed their attacking issues they had last season with the arrival of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro from Brighton as they both had positive delivery and experience in the cwc. With the arrival of Xavi Simons soon to be expected, he will help reduce the creativity duties for Cole Palmer. I think they're ready for the Premier leaders competition, they just need a defender like Thiago Silva to organise their defence.

[AirtelBuzz]

The reason why people think it’s all over for Manchester City is because their performances went some how poorly last season. That’s why some of the people lost hope in them, although Pep is trying his possible best to bring Manchester City back to their normal feet, and you can see that the last season was very rough for Pep. Are you sure that the next season will be better for Manchester City even with Pep?

Although that pep is cooking something, and that’s what all the Manchester City keep saying last season, and at the end of the day there’s nothing happening, and that’s why even this upcoming season if the Manchester City team doesn’t stand well, they will still find that next season difficult.

Yes it is true that Pep is trying his best to get Manchester City back to normal feet because right now it appears that Manchester City Football Club is developing a new system for a fullback, in fact they have currently agreed to a new deal for the player's release from Newcastle Football Club. We observed that this player was one of the best full-backs in the Premier League last season, so if the Citizens can somehow manage this player, then their potential will certainly be endless. To my knowledge some players have left Manchester City one of them is Kyle Walker who is currently at Burnley so it's safe to say that they need an ideal player for that position in fact this may be why the City giants' interest in the Newcastle player has increased.

[KTChampions]

I can not wait for the start of this season on Premier League.

Is gonna be a very good one, and for the first time in a lot of years despite the Liverpool favoritism we dont have a clear winner, the other years before the fall of them we always have Manchester City at the main contender and wanting a miracle from other team to cut them off, but this year is diferent.

Liverpool aren't as big of a favourite as they seem. After they failed to sign Isak (they haven't yet) their chances have been lowered, and in Chelsea's favour, Chelsea were previously quoted as 1 to 13, and now the bookies' opinion is:

Liverpool - 3.00

Arsenal - 3.25

Manchester City - 4.00

Chelsea - 9.00

In general, of course, it is difficult to argue with bookmakers, but at the moment the odds of 3.0 on Liverpool, which spent 300 million and still want to buy Isak, look like a gift.

[Dzwaafu11]

How are the mighty falling? Manchester City now have to share the odds with Liverpool and other elite competitors because they've fallen from the very top and this is not a good thing for them definitely not now they've faced more prominent oppositions. Pep Guardiola will always make sure he's having a best season but do you think we can say it out loud now? Nope because the Citizens had a poor season and this have claimed the good reputation of the club. Liverpool is next in line after Manchester City followed by Arsenal and Chelsea. We're simply looking at the fierce oppositions of roughly teams that wouldn't give up so easily.

The case of Manchester City is not giving me worries at all because I'm very sure that it's only a matter of time before we are going to bounce back. There is always a time like this. We should also look at when Manchester City was a top-notch club that was feared by every other club, but now, just because of the imbalance that they are going through, everyone thinks it's all over for Manchester City. And even by now I am sure that Pep is cooking this season because when it comes to Pep, they are doing everything possible. to get back on his feet because this last season was a very rough one for Pep because even the divorce case must have affected him, so this season should be like a new beginning for him.

When it comes to preparation ahead of next season, I can tell you that every club is doing that currently. However, the Manchester City case is kind of different to me. I notice that injury was one of the reasons why City had a bad season last season, and also, as you said, Pep's divorce must have affected him mentally.

Many people said that too, but I want to believe that by the next coming season, if the divorce was really the case, then by then he should be okay, and they will deliver the expected result in Manchester City. Maybe the city will get back strong next season; nobody can tell for now. I feel like any prediction is too early right now.

[POPOLUV]

The performance in the first half of the game between Liverpool vs Ac Milan in the pre-season friendly match ended with both teams scoring each others by 1:1 draw, while Liverpool was in the ball possession despite the first half drawn and immediately the second half started at exactly 52 minutes in the game a second goals by Loftus-cheek R. in favor of Ac Milan and in the second half Ac Milan started dominating the match by scoring more 2 goals against Liverpool, while Liverpool was dominating in ball possession of the game, Liverpool was able to make it 2 goals in the match and Ac Milan was victorious over Liverpool in the pre season friendly match in 2025/2026.

[Spaceman1000$]

I can not wait for the start of this season on Premier League.

Is gonna be a very good one, and for the first time in a lot of years despite the Liverpool favoritism we dont have a clear winner, the other years before the fall of them we always have Manchester City at the main contender and wanting a miracle from other team to cut them off, but this year is diferent.

How are the mighty falling? Manchester City now have to share the odds with Liverpool and other elite competitors because they've fallen from the very top and this is not a good thing for them definitely not now they've faced more prominent oppositions. Pep Guardiola will always make sure he's having a best season but do you think we can say it out loud now? Nope because the Citizens had a poor season and this have claimed the good reputation of the club. Liverpool is next in line after Manchester City followed by Arsenal and Chelsea. We're simply looking at the fierce oppositions of roughly teams that wouldn't give up so easily.

Manchester city have had their dominance and they've enjoyed it, though it hasn't been so without a competition from others especially Arsenal and Liverpool, so am not surprised that they are sharing the odds with other elite clubs. Hence as a team and your showing superiority, other clubs will always look for a way to tackle you just to reduce your dominance and so far this is what Manchester city is experiencing at the moment, trust me even next season isn't going to be easy with him.

[wakier]

Manchester city have had their dominance and they've enjoyed it, though it hasn't been so without a competition from others especially Arsenal and Liverpool, so am not surprised that they are sharing the odds with other elite clubs. Hence as a team and your showing superiority, other clubs will always look for a way to tackle you just to reduce your dominance and so far this is what Manchester city is experiencing at the moment, trust me even next season isn't going to be easy with him.

The Premier League doesn't just belong to Manchester City other clubs have the right to break Man City's dominance so the EPL isn't seen as a farmer's league. Strong competitors like Arsenal and Liverpool deserve to make things difficult for Man City. Furthermore, last season, Man City experienced an injury crisis that caused the club to decline, creating an opportunity for Liverpool to win the EPL title.
Next season, things won't be easy for Man City as competition in the Premier League is getting tighter. Chelsea might enter the title race between Man City, Arsenal, and Liverpool, so get ready for a very interesting season.

[Ruttoshi]

I can not wait for the start of this season on Premier League.

Is gonna be a very good one, and for the first time in a lot of years despite the Liverpool favoritism we dont have a clear winner, the other years before the fall of them we always have Manchester City at the main contender and wanting a miracle from other team to cut them off, but this year is diferent.

How are the mighty falling? Manchester City now have to share the odds with Liverpool and other elite competitors because they've fallen from the very top and this is not a good thing for them definitely not now they've faced more prominent oppositions. Pep Guardiola will always make sure he's having a best season but do you think we can say it out loud now? Nope because the Citizens had a poor season and this have claimed the good reputation of the club. Liverpool is next in line after Manchester City followed by Arsenal and Chelsea. We're simply looking at the fierce oppositions of roughly teams that wouldn't give up so easily.

Manchester city have had their dominance and they've enjoyed it, though it hasn't been so without a competition from others especially Arsenal and Liverpool, so am not surprised that they are sharing the odds with other elite clubs. Hence as a team and your showing superiority, other clubs will always look for a way to tackle you just to reduce your dominance and so far this is what Manchester city is experiencing at the moment, trust me even next season isn't going to be easy with him.

City problem started when Rodri was injured. After that, several players got injured, and City became a shadow of herself. Pep Gaurdiola also had marital issues which affect his psychologically. I believe all that bad experience is gone and the team will be back to their feet once more.

Next season will determine if City have really overcome their challenges and if they have picked form. Actually, I was happy that their dominance came to an end.

[JiiBs]

City problem started when Rodri was injured. After that, several players got injured, and City became a shadow of herself. Pep Gaurdiola also had marital issues which affect his psychologically. I believe all that bad experience is gone and the team will be back to their feet once more.

Next season will determine if City have really overcome their challenges and if they have picked form. Actually, I was happy that their dominance came to an end.

I saw that game, it was when they played Arsenal on the second leg isn’t it, where they resulted in a 2:2 draw if I’m not mistaken. That game showed the importance of Rodri and such a good job he was doing at that mid field. He seemed to have been controlling all of Manchester City games and with him out, every play was affected and even Haaland had such difficult times getting shots out or even having it on target.
I don’t think Manchester City would have that much difficulty this season, I see them having a great start.

[Unsoldier]

Congratulations to all Liverpool club and fans, on Wednesday Liverpool was able to announced the signing of French striker Hugo Ekitike to replace the position of our lovely player Diogo jota  that Liverpool lost in a motor accident and the memories of Diogo jota can never be forgotten in a hurry by Liverpool players,managers and fans because Diogo jota kept a good records.

After the complete medical of Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool have now confirmed that Hugo Ekitike will wear the no,54 during the current pre season and while his permanent shirt number to be confirmed soon but i know that Hugo Ekitike will be eyeing the no.9 shirt since he signed as a striker and his pre season friendly match status has be confirmed by the Liverpool managers, while all the fans are waiting to see the performance of Hugo Ekitike in his first pre season friendly match on Saturday against Ac Milan club.

Very good, currently Liverpool performance is very good, coupled with the arrival of new player Hugo Ekitike further strengthens the team, losing Diogo Jota is certainly a hard blow both for the team and for the fans, no one expected to lose a player who has contributed greatly to the club, he will always be remembered forever. For Ekitike, hopefully he can quickly adapt to Liverpool style of play and hopefully make a positive contribution in order to help win trophies in the upcoming season.

I like the way that Liverpool has been serious about signing good quality players to replace the vacuum that was created by the death of Diogo jota Ekitike is one good striker that can settle down well and be a force to reckon with Liverpool attack is going to be one of the fearsome in the premier League come next season

I’m not fully sold on Ekitike yet, especially for nearly €100 million. That’s a huge fee for a striker with clear finishing issues. His numbers last season in the Bundesliga were strange — he created tons of chances, both for himself and teammates, but his conversion was really poor. He took more shots than anyone in the league and wasted a lot of them.

That said, he’s not a bad player. He’s great at carrying the ball forward and getting it into dangerous areas — top 5 in the Bundesliga in that regard. I don’t expect Ekitike to have the same impact as Salah, but I think he’ll still do a solid job for Liverpool — maybe nothing spectacular, but definitely useful.

[Cossyblack]

The performance in the first half of the game between Liverpool vs Ac Milan in the pre-season friendly match ended with both teams scoring each others by 1:1 draw, while Liverpool was in the ball possession despite the first half drawn and immediately the second half started at exactly 52 minutes in the game a second goals by Loftus-cheek R. in favor of Ac Milan and in the second half Ac Milan started dominating the match by scoring more 2 goals against Liverpool, while Liverpool was dominating in ball possession of the game, Liverpool was able to make it 2 goals in the match and Ac Milan was victorious over Liverpool in the pre season friendly match in 2025/2026.

That's the point, it's all about winning games and not dominating the entire game. what I saw in that match was that Liverpool didn't take this match so serious against their opponent AC Milan because it was only a friendly game.  If you watch that game, you will see that Liverpool stars were avoiding injuries as they weren't ready to sustain any level of injury in that game ahead of the season and AC Milan being a strong side took advantage of that opportunity while utilizing their chances of scoring goals professionally. We all know if it was an important game, AC Milan wouldn't stand a chance against Liverpool in anyway. This match shouldn't cause you to start doubting or undermining the ability and capacity for Liverpool in the upcoming EPL and UEFA Chiampions league season.

[Adbitco]

The performance in the first half of the game between Liverpool vs Ac Milan in the pre-season friendly match ended with both teams scoring each others by 1:1 draw, while Liverpool was in the ball possession despite the first half drawn and immediately the second half started at exactly 52 minutes in the game a second goals by Loftus-cheek R. in favor of Ac Milan and in the second half Ac Milan started dominating the match by scoring more 2 goals against Liverpool, while Liverpool was dominating in ball possession of the game, Liverpool was able to make it 2 goals in the match and Ac Milan was victorious over Liverpool in the pre season friendly match in 2025/2026.

That's the point, it's all about winning games and not dominating the entire game. what I saw in that match was that Liverpool didn't take this match so serious against their opponent AC Milan because it was only a friendly game.  If you watch that game, you will see that Liverpool stars were avoiding injuries as they weren't ready to sustain any level of injury in that game ahead of the season and AC Milan being a strong side took advantage of that opportunity while utilizing their chances of scoring goals professionally. We all know if it was an important game, AC Milan wouldn't stand a chance against Liverpool in anyway. This match shouldn't cause you to start doubting or undermining the ability and capacity for Liverpool in the upcoming EPL and UEFA Chiampions league season.

But seriously, I just wonder why people think Liverpool was going to put up a great performance in this very game? How exactly were they expecting that in an ordinary pre season match that doesn't add anything to the team except that the coaches uses it to test and prepare their various teams for the season that's coming up ahead. No coach would risk his player and no players even would risk his season for these kind of games. That's why everyone is careful while playing.

[dezoel]

Where does Liverpool find all this money from? I get it, they won premier league, and they were first place in UCL, and that should all be a lot of money, but still, 300+ million AND Isak on top of that? I get that they were doing a lot better, but that doesn't mean that we are seeing the situation being so critical at the moment.

They are overspending a lot worse at the moment and they are trying to grow, which is great but that doesn't mean we are facing a correct mentality. That can't be good, it can't be good, we need to see how things change at the moment so we need to change all of this and get a better grip in reality. This should be focusing on how they could be fiscally responsible after the last transfers are made.

[Volgastallion]

Where does Liverpool find all this money from? I get it, they won premier league, and they were first place in UCL, and that should all be a lot of money, but still, 300+ million AND Isak on top of that? I get that they were doing a lot better, but that doesn't mean that we are seeing the situation being so critical at the moment.

They are overspending a lot worse at the moment and they are trying to grow, which is great but that doesn't mean we are facing a correct mentality. That can't be good, it can't be good, we need to see how things change at the moment so we need to change all of this and get a better grip in reality. This should be focusing on how they could be fiscally responsible after the last transfers are made.

We can have a diferent aproach to this one.

First between the money owned by winning the Premier League plus some minor sells and...... yes no is nearby to impossible to fill the gap between the spending and the earnings.

So for sure we are gonna see Liverpool in a few years facing the law like Macnhester City for financial lies.

[SatoPrincess]

After completing the transfer of Gyökeres deal the balances are likely to be upset.    But it all depends on his performance at Arsenal.

I'll pray for him not to end up like Nunez. He also had a spectacular scoring effort in the Liga Portugal before coming to the PL as you remember.

If this doesn't happen Arsenal can finally be in the title race for real - I mean till the end! Not only here but also in the CL.

I really pray that does not become Arsenal’s fate with Gyokeres after his signing this summer. If Gyokeres can guarantee a total of 30 plus goals next season it would go a long way to boosting Arsenal’s title chances next season. The club has also realised how important it is to keep a good squad depth and have made efforts to improve in that aspect this summer so hopefully Arsenal will be able to win a trophy or two this season.

[shinratensei_]

The performance in the first half of the game between Liverpool vs Ac Milan in the pre-season friendly match ended with both teams scoring each others by 1:1 draw, while Liverpool was in the ball possession despite the first half drawn and immediately the second half started at exactly 52 minutes in the game a second goals by Loftus-cheek R. in favor of Ac Milan and in the second half Ac Milan started dominating the match by scoring more 2 goals against Liverpool, while Liverpool was dominating in ball possession of the game, Liverpool was able to make it 2 goals in the match and Ac Milan was victorious over Liverpool in the pre season friendly match in 2025/2026.

Liverpool lost 2-4 to the Ac Milan. They looked atrocious in this game, but it's nothing to be disappointed. It's just a pre-season game for the testing purpose only. I remember they also lost to the preston in pre-season last season, but they came out as winner of EPL. The result in the pre-season has nothing to do with their result in EPL. However, they're statistically better in this friendly game. Nothing to lose their head over the pre season games. Just keep relax.

[ILuckyGuyI]

It sounds insane that Liverpool still wants Isak even though they've already signed Ekitiké!    But it depends on Díaz's future though...

Will this happen you think? It's up to Bayern Munich for now seemingly. Because I haven't seen any other club interested in buying Díaz.


For the ones who're curious how Liverpool found this money, the answer is simple:

They didn't even spend any money last summer. 

[KingsDen]

City problem started when Rodri was injured. After that, several players got injured, and City became a shadow of herself. Pep Gaurdiola also had marital issues which affect his psychologically. I believe all that bad experience is gone and the team will be back to their feet once more.

Next season will determine if City have really overcome their challenges and if they have picked form. Actually, I was happy that their dominance came to an end.

I saw that game, it was when they played Arsenal on the second leg isn’t it, where they resulted in a 2:2 draw if I’m not mistaken. That game showed the importance of Rodri and such a good job he was doing at that mid field. He seemed to have been controlling all of Manchester City games and with him out, every play was affected and even Haaland had such difficult times getting shots out or even having it on target.
I don’t think Manchester City would have that much difficulty this season, I see them having a great start.

What happened to Manchester City is distortion of their bond. It is not just about the absence of Rodri but it happened both Rodri and KDB became absent the same time. It was difficult for Guardiola to cope and when KDB returned, it was still difficult for him to cope.
Rodri seems to be the missing puzzle of Manchester city but I do not also believe that there is just only one way.
Guardiola is a big name in the industry, so he should have figured out another way to redeem Manchester city and not depend on the return of Rodri. Do not be deceived, Rodri can return today and still get injured tomorrow. That is why Guardiola has to figure out another way to solve Manchester City problem.

Meanwhile, if Manchester city doesn't perform well this season, we will not accept Rodri reasons. I personally will not welcome it. The Rodri problem just expired this season and that is it