⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[ITExpert]

Man City is still not recovering and still not doing great. Pep must be going crazy again, I am sure they will eventually get back to being good but that doesn't mean that they are going to end where they want. Because when you start from last, then you have to keep trying to claim and may never move upfront.

That is why Man City needs to do better, while at UCL that is not an issue because as long as they are in top 24, the other part of the tournament is knock off so they can do fine, but at the league they really need to do better because we are talking about something that will do a lot better. It's not going to be that tough and we are going to end up with them failing to win the title yet again because of a bad start.

Manchester city performance is not seen in the safe zone. Because the way they are performing and what they are going is very clear that the team will not remain as a strong competent person this season. They need a lot of improvements to take themselves in the success and the safe zone. It is the requirement of the time that Manchester city should grab themselves into the recovery zone and try to work hard to re-build a strong image of the team. Because there are some points where they need to get controlled and the results will be definitely in their favour. The team has capabilities and the potential to do great . And for Manchester city it is very easy to defeat Monaco. Because the differences are very clear of both of the teams. And it is reliable for Manchester city they can score healthy Goals over there.

[Iamgoat]

Manchester United ex players that are performing well in another team are enough evidence to say that Manchester United management are 100% responsible for the poor performance of the players at Manchester United, but I won't use that to justify that Manchester United management are 100% responsible for what has befell Manchester United because Manchester United management bought Ruben Amorim some players Ruben Amorim wanted, but yet Ruben Amorim couldn't improve Manchester United performance. I believe Manchester United management and coach are responsible for what has been happening at Manchester United.

I do agree with you to an extent. I do believe that the problem Manchester  United is facing should be coming from the management and not from the coach. It is quite clear, the management has been changing coach for some season thinking that the problem is actually coming from the coach. Yet after the changing of coach there isn't any improvement, so I think it is more of managerial issue. The management should look within themselves for what they aren't doing well and stop looking for who or where to push the blame to.

Exactly what I am thinking too. It is more about the structure at the top and not just about the tactics of the coach on the pitch. The managerial board has not really given the club a proper long term direction with their transfers which are inconsistent, decisions not being strategic but rather done out of reactions. For years now Manchester United have been in this practice of sacking and replacing of managers more or less like finding solutions where there's no problem and leaving other strategic components of the club aside. If the management does not set for itself a clear vision and roadmap and also give the power and freedom to whoever is in charge to build the team properly, it will continue to struggle with its performance despite changing of the coach or manager being done repeatedly.

[Lida93]

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Liverpool is a slight favourite, but I think there's a big chance Chelsea could earn at least a point today.

You did a great job there drawing from the recent events that have unfolded with each of the sides, and it's just that difficult to stand on one side in this game if I was going to place a bet on the game. My fear for Chelsea is how they have being  falling for the red cards, if it happens again in this game then Liverpool wouldn't fail to take all points.

Today, Liverpool would be visiting the Bridge to face Chelsea, a game that is not looking good for Chelsea especially Liverpool wouldn't want to have to lose two games in a row in the EPL after they lost 2:1 to Crystal palace before the UCL game against Galatasaray which they as well lost 1:0 in that game.

Can Chelsea use the home advantage on the visitors? Because that's what I see as the only hedge they have in this game comparing the two teams form and winning runs in the EPL Chelsea doesn't come close to Liverpool. What are your thoughts in this game?

This is definitely the match of the week, a game that will show us how prepared either of the team is this season. I cannot easily call the winner but going by the trend of things, Chelsea might win the match because Liverpool have been on losing streak unless they want to end it this week. Despite signing Isak who is yet to fit properly into the squad, Liverpool is still struggling with their attacking. I think Slot's problem is knowing how to use his forwards.

Most definitely another game that is gonna test the preparedness of the two teams, though Chelsea has met with Manchester United and lost in that game but for Liverpool I think this is their first test either, they have played against Newcastle and Arsenal with losing. Perhaps if Chelsea desist from their red card trend they might have a good result from this game but am just not sure how this game is going to end because like you rightly said Liverpool in their recent games have been struggling.

[Oluwa-btc]

Today, Liverpool would be visiting the Bridge to face Chelsea, a game that is not looking good for Chelsea especially Liverpool wouldn't want to have to lose two games in a row in the EPL after they lost 2:1 to Crystal palace before the UCL game against Galatasaray which they as well lost 1:0 in that game.

Can Chelsea use the home advantage on the visitors? Because that's what I see as the only hedge they have in this game comparing the two teams form and winning runs in the EPL Chelsea doesn't come close to Liverpool. What are your thoughts in this game?

Today I will be rooting for Chelsea since they'll be up against my arch and bitter rivals in the Premier League Competition. A win for Chelsea would see them displacing Liverpool off the top of the league standing. This should be back to back consecutive loses for Liverpool of it goes Chelsea's way but there'll be heavy criticism and hot lashes on Enzo Maresca if they don't grab all three points at home.
I settled for the home win as I think, they Liverpool weren't all that after watching them play against Galatasaray in the Champions League.

[Pandu Geddon]

Most definitely another game that is gonna test the preparedness of the two teams, though Chelsea has met with Manchester United and lost in that game but for Liverpool I think this is their first test either, they have played against Newcastle and Arsenal with losing. Perhaps if Chelsea desist from their red card trend they might have a good result from this game but am just not sure how this game is going to end because like you rightly said Liverpool in their recent games have been struggling.

Many possibilities could happen. I still see both as big teams. Liverpool is playing with their usual strength, but Chelsea might play strategically to win the match. The game will be interesting, and both teams might score. Matches like this are always a tough bet. I just don't expect the game to end in a draw, although there is a chance that both could achieve that result.

[Abbatty]

Another half time draw from Leeds United, it a very interesting game as both teams are going toe to toe. Both side have scored each in the first half, goals from Tel and Okafor, and also both side have hit the woodwork. If Tottenham is going to get a win here, I think they will have to do more.

The like of Matr Sarr, Richalison, Johnson are all on the bench, these are names that could change and win the game for Tottenham. It will be very difficult for them to get all 3 point in this game if they let Leeds get their nose in front.

[Roseline492]

This was an intense encounter between AFC Bournemouth and Fulham as the home side battled from behind to stun the away team who had taken the lead in the 70th minute. Antonio Semenyo and his team mate stepped up and made sure they got the 3 points. Antonio Semenyo scored two and provided an assist to give his team the deserved win.

The match started getting attention after they began to score because goals are usually what makes the viewers feel more like they are actually watching match. Bournemouth and Fulham started without goal and even still went far without giving more excitement to the match but fortunately became excited starting from 70 minutes they made Bournemouth to think about there table situation if it will be a lost for them so actually after the assist of Chukwueze to the scoring of Sessegnon Bournemouth began to also strike for there opportunity and they took the next 8 minutes to get one and later add more two to complete it 3 against one.

[Mayor of ogba]

Another half time draw from Leeds United, it a very interesting game as both teams are going toe to toe. Both side have scored each in the first half, goals from Tel and Okafor, and also both side have hit the woodwork. If Tottenham is going to get a win here, I think they will have to do more.

The like of Matr Sarr, Richalison, Johnson are all on the bench, these are names that could change and win the game for Tottenham. It will be very difficult for them to get all 3 point in this game if they let Leeds get their nose in front.

I enjoyed the first 45 minutes of Leeds vs Tottenham Hotspur game. Both teams are dedicated to winning this match, which made the first 45 minutes end in the way they started it. The next 45 minutes will be more interesting to watch because Leeds and Tottenham Hotspur will go extra mile to win this game, but I won't be surprised if nothing separates the two sides in the second half. It seems it's only you and I that are watching the Leeds vs Tottenham Hotspur game because there are not many comments about this game after the first 45 minutes being played.

[Agbe]

I enjoyed the first 45 minutes of Leeds vs Tottenham Hotspur game. Both teams are dedicated to winning this match, which made the first 45 minutes end in the way they started it. The next 45 minutes will be more interesting to watch because Leeds and Tottenham Hotspur will go extra mile to win this game, but I won't be surprised if nothing separates the two sides in the second half. It seems it's only you and I that are watching the Leeds vs Tottenham Hotspur game because there are not many comments about this game after the first 45 minutes being played.

Am also watching the game it's quiet interesting in second half, Tottenham Hotspur currently against LEED United with 2-1 buy this just 65 minutes tho, and  with the pressure of LEED United, this game might end a draw, let's see how it ends. And you are right the silence around the game surprising, maybe others are watching silently or watching a different match, because their are other strong games going on currently in champions league, but this game of Tottenham Hotspur and LEED United, should drag more attention. The game still ongoing let's see how it to me I have predicted it already as a win or draw for Tottenham.

[Stormisover]

Manchester United supporters will never agree that they have bad players, they will always defend their players come rain and sunshine but as a manager I expect a certain power to influence and demand the players you need so if as a manager you get one or two transfer windows and still fail to strengthen your squad with players of your taste then you’re already failing in your role so the blames will be on you. Ten Hag failed in that area and Amorim is also following same part.

It is very difficult to see the cause of the slump of the Manchester United team in the last few seasons, if we say that Manchester United players are bad but in fact some players who were left out of their squad can actually play better in their new team so I think the root of the problem is in Manchester United's management, there are many things they need to change and internal management and also make a process to build the Manchester United team, if not so I think the Manchester United team will remain the same forever.

Manchester United ex players that are performing well in another team are enough evidence to say that Manchester United management are 100% responsible for the poor performance of the players at Manchester United, but I won't use that to justify that Manchester United management are 100% responsible for what has befell Manchester United because Manchester United management bought Ruben Amorim some players Ruben Amorim wanted, but yet Ruben Amorim couldn't improve Manchester United performance. I believe Manchester United management and coach are responsible for what has been happening at Manchester United.

I do agree with you to an extent. I do believe that the problem Manchester  United is facing should be coming from the management and not from the coach. It is quite clear, the management has been changing coach for some season thinking that the problem is actually coming from the coach. Yet after the changing of coach there isn't any improvement, so I think it is more of managerial issue. The management should look within themselves for what they aren't doing well and stop looking for who or where to push the blame to.

Are you kidding me? You said Manchester United have got some bad players? Hmm joke of the season, what are your criterias in terms of rating bad players, bro let me Manchester United have got what it takes to perform absolutely well, I think the manager is not up and doing, a good and experience manager will utilize this current Manchester United squad to his taste and won trophies with them, but Erik Ten Hang and Ruben Amorin doesn't have such idea so people like you will hang it on players, okay when last did you check the Manchester United players that have left the club? They are doing absolutely well while the once at United are still struggling to win match.

[Woodie]

Ahmad is back to face his former employers and looking at how this game is building up, am having both Mbeumo and Ahmad to be anytime goalscorers..

And finally United get to start their new goalkeeper and hope their first cleansheet happens today, let's go United **Finally Amorim isn't hiding like he usually does **  

Arsenal goal disallowed... Title contenders, let's get those goals  

[AirtelBuzz]

Manchester United ex players that are performing well in another team are enough evidence to say that Manchester United management are 100% responsible for the poor performance of the players at Manchester United, but I won't use that to justify that Manchester United management are 100% responsible for what has befell Manchester United because Manchester United management bought Ruben Amorim some players Ruben Amorim wanted, but yet Ruben Amorim couldn't improve Manchester United performance. I believe Manchester United management and coach are responsible for what has been happening at Manchester United.

Do you agree that this is a disgusting management and their initiatives have no impact at all as we see a lack of violence within Man United in this new season's Premier League but today facing off against new team Sunderland, they seem determined to win. You are right that former players of this team are able to create enough opportunities by going to other teams, among them we can notably pull Marcus Rashford into this context because this player was loaned to Barcelona but his attacking prowess is now creating a different fairy tale. Man United have not yet realised the talent of this player, but he is already showing his fighting spirit for Barcelona Football Club in the new season's Champions League, in fact this player was surprisingly able to score two goals for Barcelona in the group opening match of this new UCL and he was very combative against the Paris Saint-Germain club.

[Tungbulu]

Are you kidding me? You said Manchester United have got some bad players? Hmm joke of the season, what are your criterias in terms of rating bad players, bro let me Manchester United have got what it takes to perform absolutely well, I think the manager is not up and doing, a good and experience manager will utilize this current Manchester United squad to his taste and won trophies with them, but Erik Ten Hang and Ruben Amorin doesn't have such idea so people like you will hang it on players, okay when last did you check the Manchester United players that have left the club? They are doing absolutely well while the once at United are still struggling to win match.

IMHO, United’s squad ain’t really as bad as some people make em look. In fact if you wanna consider the quality of these players individually, players like Bruno Fernandes, Hojlund, Martinez, Casemiro and even the younger players like Maino and Garnacho as all a definition of a competitive player. And I agree with you that most times the players ain’t really the problem, sure the players do have a solid part to play, but the truth is that they’re all just pieces of pawns in game and how their success on the pitch determines how they’re used, coached and mentally prepared for every single game before they even get on the pitch.

[Princess Leah]

Are you kidding me? You said Manchester United have got some bad players? Hmm joke of the season, what are your criterias in terms of rating bad players, bro let me Manchester United have got what it takes to perform absolutely well, I think the manager is not up and doing, a good and experience manager will utilize this current Manchester United squad to his taste and won trophies with them, but Erik Ten Hang and Ruben Amorin doesn't have such idea so people like you will hang it on players, okay when last did you check the Manchester United players that have left the club? They are doing absolutely well while the once at United are still struggling to win match.

IMHO, United’s squad ain’t really as bad as some people make em look. In fact if you wanna consider the quality of these players individually, players like Bruno Fernandes, Hojlund, Martinez, Casemiro and even the younger players like Maino and Garnacho as all a definition of a competitive player. And I agree with you that most times the players ain’t really the problem, sure the players do have a solid part to play, but the truth is that they’re all just pieces of pawns in game and how their success on the pitch determines how they’re used, coached and mentally prepared for every single game before they even get on the pitch.

Is going to be a banter free week for Manchester United fans if their players maintain the scoreline or add more goals but if they end up drawing or allow Sunderland to come from the back and win them, then they'll end up being dragged by rival fans again this week, I know the prayer of every United fan currently is that their players don't make errors that would make Sunderland score.

 Some of the players you mentioned are not longer playing with Manchester United'a squad currently, Garnacho is currently a Chelsea plater and Hodjlund is on loan at Napoli and could be bought after the season since he's doing well over there. Well, Manchester United players should try to maintain the leaf and make their fans happy this week.

[fuguebtc]

Are you kidding me? You said Manchester United have got some bad players? Hmm joke of the season, what are your criterias in terms of rating bad players, bro let me Manchester United have got what it takes to perform absolutely well, I think the manager is not up and doing, a good and experience manager will utilize this current Manchester United squad to his taste and won trophies with them, but Erik Ten Hang and Ruben Amorin doesn't have such idea so people like you will hang it on players, okay when last did you check the Manchester United players that have left the club? They are doing absolutely well while the once at United are still struggling to win match.

There is no way to consider Manchester United's squad as weak. Manchester united has spent a lot of money. And every player in the squad is very talented. We  have seen very good performances from Mbeumo,  Cunha and Sesko  in the last season too. So this team is not weak. Manchester United's performance is still erratic because the new players are not able to adapt well to Amorim's  strategy. If the bonding between the players gradually strengthens and if Amorim's match strategy is decent, then we will see better performances from Manchester United in the coming matches. Manchester united is performing brilliantly against Sunderland in today's match

[Proty]

Are you kidding me? You said Manchester United have got some bad players? Hmm joke of the season, what are your criterias in terms of rating bad players, bro let me Manchester United have got what it takes to perform absolutely well, I think the manager is not up and doing, a good and experience manager will utilize this current Manchester United squad to his taste and won trophies with them, but Erik Ten Hang and Ruben Amorin doesn't have such idea so people like you will hang it on players, okay when last did you check the Manchester United players that have left the club? They are doing absolutely well while the once at United are still struggling to win match.

I didn't mention player in my post I was talking about the board and not the players. If you said the manager is not good, then I want to ask how many managers will they hire ?. For how many seasons now Manchester United has been changing manager and yet they aren't getting the desired result. So I feel is high time the board should shift there attention to other solutions. Instead of always changing manager hoping that , it is the solution to the club poor performance. There is nothing wrong with the players, I believe is bad policies that is responsible for Manchester United problems.

[DiMarxist]

The Big game of the night, is less than an hour from starting this game is the most followed game of the week in England. Both teams will be going out for an outright victory, a win for any of the two teams will be very helpful to their title challenge the bookmakers has given Chelsea the home team with an odd of 2.98 while Liverpool is given 2.39. the odds has said it all this game will be tough and will be keenly contested between these two teams.

[Platinumys]

Yes, there is no denying that Manchester United has poor players but you can't just blame the players, Manchester United's management also has enough problems in this regard. If the management was good, they would have definitely appointed good managers to the club and if there were good managers in the club, the performance of this club would have definitely been good. The club is only spending money on players and managers, but despite all this, we are not seeing much change in the team's performance. I think that changing one or two players will not improve Manchester United's performance much, but a skilled manager should be given the responsibility of this club and multiple changes should be made in this team, only then can this team return to good performance.

Though, the manager have a huge role to play in improving the team, but in the case of Manchester united, I don't think that the sole cause of their problem is the manager, Ruben Amorin is not a bad coach, he was doing exceptionally well before he was brought to Manchester united, and even his predecessors weren't doing well when handling Manchester united, so I don't think that they are the major cause of Manchester united problem.
Jose Mourinho, Luiz van gaal and ole gunnar solskjaer are top quality coaches, but they all failed in Manchester united, that's alone is enough reason for everyone to understand that the manager is not the problem of Manchester united but the hierarchy.

What is happening with Manchester United at the moment is really bad because even though Manchester United started the season with good prospects, why do they perform poorly every season? If there is a management problem, how will the club solve this management problem? Now the owner may invest money behind bringing a player, but the manager brings that player. The three players that the manager has brought to Manchester United this season, I don't think they have performed well so far. If Manchester United had brought two good quality players instead of these three, then it would have been seen that the team's performance has changed a lot. Many people make fun of Manchester United's recent performance, saying that the players who come to this team perform badly.
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[₿itcoin]

The Big game of the night, is less than an hour from starting this game is the most followed game of the week in England. Both teams will be going out for an outright victory, a win for any of the two teams will be very helpful to their title challenge the bookmakers has given Chelsea the home team with an odd of 2.98 while Liverpool is given 2.39. the odds has said it all this game will be tough and will be keenly contested between these two teams.

odds you provided, Chelsea 2.98 &  Liverpool 2.39 mean Liverpool are slight favourites however not by much, definitely a tough fight imo. if you are sophisticated bettor you should look deeper, home advantage, injuries, recent form, head to head trends.. etc. Read this article published yesterday, the Chelsea boss said that despite Liverpools strengths, they now have weaknesses. So I can see the value in leaning towards Liverpool however a draw or surprise result is entirely possible. Lets see if Chelsea could roar at home ground.

[Mayor of ogba]

I enjoyed the first 45 minutes of Leeds vs Tottenham Hotspur game. Both teams are dedicated to winning this match, which made the first 45 minutes end in the way they started it. The next 45 minutes will be more interesting to watch because Leeds and Tottenham Hotspur will go extra mile to win this game, but I won't be surprised if nothing separates the two sides in the second half. It seems it's only you and I that are watching the Leeds vs Tottenham Hotspur game because there are not many comments about this game after the first 45 minutes being played.

Am also watching the game it's quiet interesting in second half, Tottenham Hotspur currently against LEED United with 2-1 buy this just 65 minutes tho, and  with the pressure of LEED United, this game might end a draw, let's see how it ends. And you are right the silence around the game surprising, maybe others are watching silently or watching a different match, because their are other strong games going on currently in champions league, but this game of Tottenham Hotspur and LEED United, should drag more attention. The game still ongoing let's see how it to me I have predicted it already as a win or draw for Tottenham.

Mohammed Kudus capitalises on Leeds' defender error to give Tottenham Hotspur a 1-2 lead against Leeds in the 57 minutes. Tottenham Hotspur defended the 1-2 lead till the referee blew the final whistle to earn full points today. It seems people weren't interested in the Leeds vs Tottenham Hotspur game because after the game ended at full time, people didn't also comment about the game here.