⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Amphenomenon]

What a fucking joke is Totenham as a team, poor fans and poor team itself, i mean they cant win anything important in years, they lose a ton of games against his rival and now they also fail in even buy players, what a failure of a team. They need to reborn in someway.

Is this "new" spurs team without Son and Kane a new one? Or is still the same with other names?

I won’t blame Tottenham entirely for the outcome with Eberechi Eze and other transfer targets who dished Tottenham to be somewhere else. Despite them winning the Europa league they still cannot be compared with prestigious clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, City, Liverpool and Manchester United they can only compare with the likes of Newcastle United, e.t.c. and so you won’t expect a top player who finds himself in a situation to pick between Tottenham and any of the mentioned clubs to pick Tottenham except that United are in a shitty position at the moment but they still hold more prestige even in this situation.

A player will often want to go for a top club except when that club is their dream club but it's difficult for an average team to be the dream club of a top player or for them to opt for them because they love them when they are still in a young age having chances of becoming well known and lifting good trophies.

Tottenham spending and start of the season performance might just make things be different this time but can they be consistent which is their biggest issue, except they can lift a trophy within now till like 2030 I think they will continue to be second choice to most top players they opt for.

[Woodie]

Liverpool vs Arsenal

Many are looking forward to this big match, and Liverpool should have a better chance of winning. Arsenal are currently dealing with injuries to several key players such as Saka, Odegaard, and Kai Havertz. It looks like these players will be absent in the upcoming match, which gives Liverpool, as the home team, a good opportunity to win.

What do you think? Is Arsenal still confident enough to hold Liverpool to a draw or even try to beat them?"

This will be a tough one to call, defending champions versus revamped Netflix FC who look like they are  ready to take on any time and because Liverpool hasn't had that convincing game.. am thinking Arsenal will take this one, but then again when it comes to these games it's not about the form but fixture which brings the best out of the team's.

And btw I don't see a draw happening, its a winner take all affair and the Gunners need these early points to set themselves up for another title challenge.

[Africolo]

It absolutely makes much sense that Eberechi Eze picked Arsenal over Spurs because no player in the right senses will pick Spurs over Arsenal. Like I said in earlier post Spurs might have won an European trophy but still doesn’t offer better opportunities than Arsenal.

A blessing in disguise; Totteham got a better player in Simon for the same amount, more experienced and more tactical than Eze but Eze is PL proven so that should be something. Didn't understand why Chelsea failed to make a bid after having contract agreement with the player so many weeks ago and left the deal like nothing happened.

Who knows maybe they could be going all for F. Torres who is a more better attacking player but still too expensive and he wants to stay at Barcelona.

[Ndabagi01]

I won’t blame Tottenham entirely for the outcome with Eberechi Eze and other transfer targets who dished Tottenham to be somewhere else. Despite them winning the Europa league they still cannot be compared with prestigious clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, City, Liverpool and Manchester United they can only compare with the likes of Newcastle United, e.t.c. and so you won’t expect a top player who finds himself in a situation to pick between Tottenham and any of the mentioned clubs to pick Tottenham except that United are in a shitty position at the moment but they still hold more prestige even in this situation.

Eberechi Eze cannot be blamed because anyone in his situation will go for Arsenal instead of going to play for Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal was his boyhood club, so he’s has always dreamed to come back and play for Arsenal again after he was sold out several years ago. I’m very proud of how he has become and built himself well over the years, it is truly commendable and a much deserving spot he earned back from Arsenal. Arsenal are better than Tottenham Hotspur and he stands a chance of winning a trophy in Arsenal quicker than he will at Tottenham Hotspur. Good move from him and a great talent they have here.

This will be a tough one to call, defending champions versus revamped Netflix FC who look like they are  ready to take on any time and because Liverpool hasn't had that convincing game.. am thinking Arsenal will take this one, but then again when it comes to these games it's not about the form but fixture which brings the best out of the team's.

And btw I don't see a draw happening, its a winner take all affair and the Gunners need these early points to set themselves up for another title challenge.

This will happen only if the gunners are ready to take on the challenge from their own end. Liverpool are back here to win the trophy for the second term in a row, so they’ll not also take this match very lightly, they’ll fight their best to win this match in order to get an early edge over Arsenal. Arsenal on the other hand are not to be looked down on, they can do and undo at anytime. This is going to be a great and tough match to look out on.

[Stable090]

I'm quite curious about Amorim this season. After finishing poorly last year, Amorim has not started the league well today. It seems like Amorim isn't able to manage the players well. He even said that the match results and losses were intentional to make Amorim leave. So will he leave sooner? I think Amorim is under a lot of pressure right now. The improvements made by Amorim at great expense haven't shown any increase in strength in each league match.

Manchester United perform was poor last season, they ended the season at 15th position, which was a bad one, most people didn’t complain about Amorim because he joined Manchester United when we were already getting close to the middle of the season, and most of the players he was working with were signed by Ten hag. But this season, Amorim has signed some players, and he as no excuse for performance poorly right now. If there is no improvement in Manchester United performance, then I don’t really think Amorim will stay long at Manchester United, just imagine that Manchester United is ending the season at 15th position again, we should know that Manchester United management will definitely sack Amorim.

[Egii Nna]

So embarrassing, getting eliminated by such team is one thing I still don't understand what could really be the problem in the Manchester United club this is actually getting out of hands, I think this problem is beyond Onana and I use to think it's because of the players now they've got some good players but the problem continues or should we say it's the coach? One can't really tell, the fact is Manchester United is gradually becoming an average team because as it stands now they are no threat to any team both big and small they just gats do something.

Manchester United’s issue now is not the coach, but the players or the manager. Just take a look at their performance in that game, you will know that they were not really interested in playing. It was just like they were forced to play. If not, why would they put up such a very poor performance with a small team like that? The most annoying part is Onana. I was even wondering if there was a goalkeeper on that pitch. It’s really annoying, and that is why I just don’t want to talk too much about them. If not, it will trigger me, and I don’t want to be triggered.

[SatoPrincess]

Since the start of this season, Manchester United's highest achievement has been a draw against Fulham. In the Premier League, Manchester United finished 16th. And in the EFL Cup, they even lost to a small club, Grimsby Town F.C., a top-four finisher in Football League 2.

This is truly embarrassing.

They even drew in the EFL Cup, but ultimately lost on penalties. And it was a 12-11 goals. This is truly, truly bizarre.

Source: Manchester United

So so embarrassing for a top side like Manchester United. This is suppose to be a banter season for we supporters of various clubs but I can’t help but feel pity for Manchester United supporters. It’s a shame really that United have fallen off so much that they cannot win a game against Grimsby comfortably and Amorim will almost speak arrogantly with pride after every game, please where is the team that after playing Arsenal was said to be able to win every EPL game?

[Nheer]

Eberechi Eze cannot be blamed because anyone in his situation will go for Arsenal instead of going to play for Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal was his boyhood club, so he’s has always dreamed to come back and play for Arsenal again after he was sold out several years ago. I’m very proud of how he has become and built himself well over the years, it is truly commendable and a much deserving spot he earned back from Arsenal. Arsenal are better than Tottenham Hotspur and he stands a chance of winning a trophy in Arsenal quicker than he will at Tottenham Hotspur. Good move from him and a great talent they have here.

Everyone has their preferred club but not everyone would choose Arsenal over Tottenham just as Kudus preferred Tottenham over Chelsea. Well Arsenal is a team better than Tottenham so a lot of player would prefer Arsenal right now. It's a great move for him, he deserves it because he has been doing so well at Crystal Palace all this years but no one seems to want him despite Bayern Munich coming for his partner in crime Olise. I believe Eze will do well at Arsenal but now my question is where will Eze play? Is it Midfield or somewhere in the attack. Because I don't see him benching any player in the Midfield right now.

Manchester United perform was poor last season, they ended the season at 15th position, which was a bad one, most people didn’t complain about Amorim because he joined Manchester United when we were already getting close to the middle of the season, and most of the players he was working with were signed by Ten hag. But this season, Amorim has signed some players, and he as no excuse for performance poorly right now. If there is no improvement in Manchester United performance, then I don’t really think Amorim will stay long at Manchester United, just imagine that Manchester United is ending the season at 15th position again, we should know that Manchester United management will definitely sack Amorim.

Yes he needs to improve the team performance as soon as possible if wants his job because he seems to be doing worse than past managers and if he doesn't change things he won't have much time like other managers they will just sack him. He was given last season to settle but this season he needs to do better to keep his job.

[Moreno233]

Liverpool vs Arsenal
Many are looking forward to this big match, and Liverpool should have a better chance of winning. Arsenal are currently dealing with injuries to several key players such as Saka, Odegaard, and Kai Havertz. It looks like these players will be absent in the upcoming match, which gives Liverpool, as the home team, a good opportunity to win.

What do you think? Is Arsenal still confident enough to hold Liverpool to a draw or even try to beat them?""

I put my faith on the Reds with awesome 2,23 odds...

you are right Arsenal's firepower is lacking.  They only have Gyökeres as a fit striker going into this match at Anfield because Saka is undoubtedly out, Odegaard is doubtful & Havertz had a knee operation.

However Arsenal is not completely out of the game because they still have midfield depth & new signing Eberechi Eze is ready for his debut.
Although Eze's inventiveness might add some spice, Liverpool is still the smart money given their home record and Arsenal's attacker casualties.

Good Luck...

Based on the present condition of both teams, it is a little tricky choosing who to win because that match can swing either side. I will not be surprised if Liverpool wins the match neither will I be surprised if Arsenal win, hence the best and safest bet for me would be to bet both teams to score a goal. If I want to be a little conservative, I will play 3ways on Liverpool to win or draw which although have lower odd, but is a safer bet for me that playing them to win on full time. The odd for Arsenal win is even tempting me to drop a single bet on because Arsenal have played a big team this season and even got the three points at away.

[Mr Reporter]

Since the start of this season, Manchester United's highest achievement has been a draw against Fulham. In the Premier League, Manchester United finished 16th. And in the EFL Cup, they even lost to a small club, Grimsby Town F.C., a top-four finisher in Football League 2.

This is truly embarrassing.

They even drew in the EFL Cup, but ultimately lost on penalties. And it was a 12-11 goals. This is truly, truly bizarre.

Source: Manchester United

So so embarrassing for a top side like Manchester United. This is suppose to be a banter season for we supporters of various clubs but I can’t help but feel pity for Manchester United supporters. It’s a shame really that United have fallen off so much that they cannot win a game against Grimsby comfortably and Amorim will almost speak arrogantly with pride after every game, please where is the team that after playing Arsenal was said to be able to win every EPL game?

especially considering their status as a top-tier team. The Carabao Cup match against Grimsby Town ended in a 2-2 draw, with Manchester United ultimately losing in a penalty shootout that went to 26 kicks. This result has sparked frustration among fans, given the significant difference in league standings and expectations between the two teams.

Manchester United's struggles  has failed to impress in recent matches, including a draw against Fulham FC and a loss to Arsenal FC. These results have raised concerns about their consistency and ability to perform under pressure.


Grimsby Town's surprising form Grimsby has shown remarkable resilience and determination, extending the match to penalties and ultimately emerging victorious. Their performance is a testament to the competitive nature of football, where any team can rise to the occasion.

 

Despite the team's struggles, manager Ruben Amorim has expressed confidence in his team's abilities. His post-match comments after the Fulham draw showcased his pride in the team's performance, which might be seen as arrogant by some, but also demonstrates his faith in the team's potential.

https://www.sofascore.com/football/match/manchester-united-grimsby-town/tsK

[justinlamode]

So complicated offer from Tottenham Hotspur for signing Eze until reach agreement deal with Arsenal, have longer time Eze rumor will move to Tottenham Hotspur but finally serious offering from Arsenal easily both side reach agreement deal.

It makes sense why Eze prefers Arsenal, which is a team that is ready to go further. Meanwhile even though Spurs have won the Europa League trophy, it does not mean that Eze is interested because Arsenal offers more opportunities for next season. However at Arsenal, he will have to work harder to become part of the main squad.

It absolutely makes much sense that Eberechi Eze picked Arsenal over Spurs because no player in the right senses will pick Spurs over Arsenal. Like I said in earlier post Spurs might have won an European trophy but still doesn’t offer better opportunities than Arsenal.

If I were in his situation, I will go for Tottenham because he has more chance and opportunity in Tottenham than Arsenal. I will rather go a club where I will have more playing time and have the opportunity to showcase my skills than go to a club where I can be benched for the slightest reason. This is what will likely happen to him in Arsenal if he fails to meet expectations.

[Obari]

If I were in his situation, I will go for Tottenham because he has more chance and opportunity in Tottenham than Arsenal. I will rather go a club where I will have more playing time and have the opportunity to showcase my skills than go to a club where I can be benched for the slightest reason. This is what will likely happen to him in Arsenal if he fails to meet expectations.

Eberechi Eze have proven himself to be worthy of every accolades he's receiving currently. He was the key man in Crystal Palace, he managed every win with good perspective and we watch him climb to be the very best among his teammates. Eze declined Spurs bids and giving full greenlights to Arsenal, this is specifically the entire scenario that played out. Eze to Arsenal done already, talking about gametime for the Nigeria international, he's a rare gem and Mikel Arteta will make good use of the player this season. Bukayo Saka been ruled have already given Eberechi Eze more time to blend with his new teammates and worked hard enough for every improvement and adaptation.

[GiftedMAN]

It absolutely makes much sense that Eberechi Eze picked Arsenal over Spurs because no player in the right senses will pick Spurs over Arsenal. Like I said in earlier post Spurs might have won an European trophy but still doesn’t offer better opportunities than Arsenal.

Anyone who follows the EPL every season should be aware that Arsenal's performance has been better than Tottenham's for the past years, the only thing Tottenham can boost of is the European trophy they just won. Well they strengthen their squad and got a new coach and so far they've been doing well this season but I still think Arsenal would finish better than them on the table.

[Pablo-wood]

It absolutely makes much sense that Eberechi Eze picked Arsenal over Spurs because no player in the right senses will pick Spurs over Arsenal. Like I said in earlier post Spurs might have won an European trophy but still doesn’t offer better opportunities than Arsenal.

Anyone who follows the EPL every season should be aware that Arsenal's performance has been better than Tottenham's for the past years, the only thing Tottenham can boost of is the European trophy they just won. Well they strengthen their squad and got a new coach and so far they've been doing well this season but I still think Arsenal would finish better than them on the table.

It is without doubts that Arsenal have had better performance than Tottenham in recent seasons but we all know how unpredictable football can be most times. So far we have seen incredible performance from Spurs recently under Mitch Johnson excluding their European trophy where Ange Postecoglou navigated his way through.

Eze made a wise decision but that doesn't mean if he had gone to Spurs it would have been a bad idea, he is a game starter and difference maker. Although we can arguably say that Arsenal has the bigger platform.

[Shineup]

Manchester United has not got a single win in their last five games including their friendlys, today they will face Burnley in the English premier League, my thought now is they couldn't win Grimsby Town a league two top four finisher can they be able to win Burnley?
Now Kobi Maino is pushing a loan move, at least he had reminded the club twice now, the question is what is really going on in the Manchester United club, who are we to blame? Is it the coach, the management or the players, who should we blame actually, I can tell if not for the name Manchester United the few trophies they've won for the past seasons I doubt if they might have won it, Manchester United is really going down by the day.

[Alonso_]

Liverpool vs Arsenal

Many are looking forward to this big match, and Liverpool should have a better chance of winning. Arsenal are currently dealing with injuries to several key players such as Saka, Odegaard, and Kai Havertz. It looks like these players will be absent in the upcoming match, which gives Liverpool, as the home team, a good opportunity to win.

What do you think? Is Arsenal still confident enough to hold Liverpool to a draw or even try to beat them?"

Liverpool football team is favorite for that match and we are watching that team for the years to play well and you are watching the point s table because both teams have equal points but performance of Liverpool football team is good as comparison to Arsenal football team and they won more matches in head to head performance and Alway Played against big teams. Both teams played 2 matches of the tournament and both teams won 2 matches and that shows both are good teams but audience like that match in which one is winner and one will be loser .Failure always give lesson to the failed person and Liverpool football team will try to give experience to opponent team. We will see good competition between these two teams and audience are ready to watch this match.

Liverpool have shown that they are a very competitive team this season, the way they are winning games I think that is a credential for a title winning team, I don’t think this Arsenal team have really been tested this season, and this will be a very good game for them to be tested, Arsenal won at Manchester United and that game we all know that Manchester United was the better team, and when you watch the game with Manchester United against Grimsby Town you will begin to ask yourself if it is the same team that out played Arsenal not even considering that Arsenal won, against Leeds it was a game Arsenal are expected to win on paper and on the field of play, I also think this Liverpool team haven’t been perfect because of so many new players trying to adapt into the team starting lineup, But I’m thinking that Liverpool stands a better chance of winning this game, and I’m going to go with Liverpool to win this Encounter, it will be a very interesting game to watch.

[Umulala-alala]

Since the start of this season, Manchester United's highest achievement has been a draw against Fulham. In the Premier League, Manchester United finished 16th. And in the EFL Cup, they even lost to a small club, Grimsby Town F.C., a top-four finisher in Football League 2.

This is truly embarrassing.

They even drew in the EFL Cup, but ultimately lost on penalties. And it was a 12-11 goals. This is truly, truly bizarre.

Source: Manchester United

So so embarrassing for a top side like Manchester United. This is suppose to be a banter season for we supporters of various clubs but I can’t help but feel pity for Manchester United supporters. It’s a shame really that United have fallen off so much that they cannot win a game against Grimsby comfortably and Amorim will almost speak arrogantly with pride after every game, please where is the team that after playing Arsenal was said to be able to win every EPL game?

especially considering their status as a top-tier team. The Carabao Cup match against Grimsby Town ended in a 2-2 draw, with Manchester United ultimately losing in a penalty shootout that went to 26 kicks. This result has sparked frustration among fans, given the significant difference in league standings and expectations between the two teams.

Manchester United's struggles  has failed to impress in recent matches, including a draw against Fulham FC and a loss to Arsenal FC. These results have raised concerns about their consistency and ability to perform under pressure.


Grimsby Town's surprising form Grimsby has shown remarkable resilience and determination, extending the match to penalties and ultimately emerging victorious. Their performance is a testament to the competitive nature of football, where any team can rise to the occasion.

It was embarrassing for a top club such as man united to be knocked out of the carabao cup by an unknown club like Grimsby town this will make most man united fans to loss confidence in the club, Man united has not impressive in their last matches played, they have played 2 in the english premier league lost 1 and draw 1 and got knocked out in the caraboa cup which is not a good result i hope they improve in their next matches.

[|MINER|]

The match between Chelsea and Fulham has been already started. This is actually going to be an easy opportunity for Chelsea to add to their points, as they are slightly behind after drawing two of their three matches. I have compared recent head to head matches and overall head to head matches, and I have found that Chelsea is the best in this match. I hope they don't miss this easy opportunity.

10 minutes into the match, both teams are playing aggressively against each other, with the ball position almost equal for both teams.

[Distraction]

The match between Chelsea and Fulham has been already started. This is actually going to be an easy opportunity for Chelsea to add to their points, as they are slightly behind after drawing two of their three matches. I have compared recent head to head matches and overall head to head matches, and I have found that Chelsea is the best in this match. I hope they don't miss this easy opportunity.

10 minutes into the match, both teams are playing aggressively against each other, with the ball position almost equal for both teams.

Palmer is injured and not even among the substitutes today. But you should remember how they played against West Ham anyway. They didn't have problems on scoring 5 goals.

However the thing is that West Ham have huge defensive vulnerabilities... It's not the same for Fulham. This is the kind of a match Chelsea would make use of a talent like Palmer.

But he has also been quite inconsistent for a long while. You know he was like a ghost in the Crystal Palace match also. 

[|MINER|]

Palmer is injured and not even among the substitutes today. But you should remember how they played against West Ham anyway. They didn't have problems on scoring 5 goals.
However the thing is that West Ham have huge defensive vulnerabilities... It's not the same for Fulham. This is the kind of a match Chelsea would make use of a talent like Palmer.
But he has also been quite inconsistent for a long while. You know he was like a ghost in the Crystal Palace match also. 

The first half is almost over and we are still seeing competitive performances in this match where my prediction was that Chelsea would score in the first half, however with 45 minutes left it is unclear if they will score in the meantime.

But personally, I was expecting a more registered performance from the Chelsea team. But still, I'll be in the side for the Chelsea team to win. Right now, I think they can win by a maximum of 2-0, and that too in the second half after the break.