⚽ Premier League 2023/2024 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Hanadawa]

This rumour has actually been active for quite a long time. But as long as Guardiola remains at Manchester City I don't know whether De Bruyne would like to make such decision easily. I know he is 32 years old now but he can still be very useful for the team for a couple of more years.    I believe many people think the same about the topic.

His performance since he recovered from his injury has also been proving this. Despite playing in really low amount of games his impact has still been huge on nearly all of them. While he is this eager to play Guardiola would like to keep him in his team I think.

De Bruyne is a great playmaker and creative in creating opportunities. Guardiola really needs players like De Bruyne in his tactics. I think Guardiola will try to keep De Bruyne at City. But I'm sure Guardiola is also looking for other players who can play like De Bruyne. We cannot deny that De Bruyne is at the end of his career. He can choose to stay at City until he retires or join the SPL to have a longer career. All of these are possibilities that will happen.

I am sure that this season is Arsenal's season to win the title, this is just my filing, whether you believe it or not is up to you, but I am sure of my prediction that Arsenal will lift the trophy this season, the strength in whatever aspect they have is not in Liverpool and Man City, Arsenal's match at home to Man City will end in a narrow win even though Arsenal will play at home to Man City. At least that is not something Arsenal is afraid of, at least they are optimistic about winning.

Arsenal has the capacity to become champions this season. But they must be able to play consistently in every match. Competition in the PL is very tight because Liverpool and City are also playing well. I see Arsenal still have 4 big matches, namely against Chelsea, City, Tottenham and Arsenal. Of course Arsenal can become champions if they are able to beat these teams.

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[QueenVera]

The picture is indeed great so I wanted to share in a post of mine also.   

I have seen the current odds for the PL championship like this:

- Manchester City - 2.10
- Liverpool - 3.00
- Arsenal - 3.50

Arsenal are in the lead maybe but they are the team with least chance given. Wouldn't it actually be nice to bet on Liverpool or Arsenal with some money now to make the remaining match weeks more exciting to follow?    I wouldn't bet on Manchester City while I'm wishing to not see them being the champions. 

We’re now approaching the final games of the EPL and we have just one point separating the 3 teams who’re in a race for the EPL title and this we must say is a very big credit to the league superiority in Europe. This kind of close points makes all team be on their toes and want to be better than the other. This is the kind of competition I wish other league across Europe will try to have as this is what makes a league fierce and also as the league gets fierce, clubs in the league will be forced to sit up and try to achieve something or build their squad well to be able to challenge.

 After the draw at Anfield against Manchester City , the final 10 games for the EPL will be week in and out full of excitement for football lovers especially. As Liverpool are tied on points to Arsenal and are separated by just goal difference and both teams leading city with just 1 point. City have won 5 of the last 6 league titles and they were interrupted by Liverpool’s triumph in 19/20 season. In 18/19 and 21/22 season, we saw this kind of fierceness playing out and City got the league with a 1 point gap to Klopp’s Liverpool.

This season they have both been at loggerheads at both ends of their matches with Klopp leaving at the end of the season, his H2H record against Pep stands at 6 wins to 5 with 7 draws between them. Both teams have performed excellently in this 2nd half of the season but City have scored more goals. Liverpool major regret is going to be the draw at Anfield to city and loss to Arsenal. Arsenal have shown massive improvement as to how they performed last year when they lost the chase for the league. With all these points, Liverpool are my favorites to win the league again this season and I think with 3 more matches to go, then it’ll be clear victory for Liverpool.

[len01]

I am sure that this season is Arsenal's season to win the title, this is just my filing, whether you believe it or not is up to you, but I am sure of my prediction that Arsenal will lift the trophy this season, the strength in whatever aspect they have is not in Liverpool and Man City, Arsenal's match at home to Man City will end in a narrow win even though Arsenal will play at home to Man City. At least that is not something Arsenal is afraid of, at least they are optimistic about winning.

Arsenal has the capacity to become champions this season. But they must be able to play consistently in every match. Competition in the PL is very tight because Liverpool and City are also playing well. I see Arsenal still have 4 big matches, namely against Chelsea, City, Tottenham and Arsenal. Of course Arsenal can become champions if they are able to beat these teams.

looking at the remaining matches to come, I am not sure if Arsenal will easily maintain their consistency and to be honest, I am also not sure if Arsenal will get the EPL title this season.
I have no intention of lowering anyone hopes here, but just giving an opinion that Arsenal schedule much tougher than Man City and we will see more about who arsenal opponents will be in the upcoming match.
Man city, Aston Villa, Spurs, Man United and Liverpool, these are the toughest opponent that Arsenal has to face and some of these teams are currently in the best form and even though it is very impossible to beat City, Man United and Liverpool not an easy task for Arteta.
In fact, I have 2 choices between Man city or Liverpool who will win title this season.

[Webetcoins]

I feel like Pep doesn't even put Kevin De Bruyne into his tactics, like he probably tells everyone else what to do, but then just tells KDB to go out there and do what he does best and just lets him be. You can't really "manage" a player like that, he knows what he is doing and he is just going to end up with doing what's best in that position.

You can't tell him to not run wide, if he thinks that would be the best choice then he will run wide, you can't tell him to go inside for a header, or stay out, or go to corner taker when there is a corner, he will check the defense and read it and do whatever he thinks will be the best. So I just think, even if it wasn't Pep, no manager could manage him, you gotta let him be.

[Oluwa-btc]

This rumour has actually been active for quite a long time. But as long as Guardiola remains at Manchester City I don't know whether De Bruyne would like to make such decision easily. I know he is 32 years old now but he can still be very useful for the team for a couple of more years.    I believe many people think the same about the topic.

His performance since he recovered from his injury has also been proving this. Despite playing in really low amount of games his impact has still been huge on nearly all of them. While he is this eager to play Guardiola would like to keep him in his team I think.

100M for a 32 years old Kevin De Bruyne who as as well won it all and played all off his best game at a top level of Manchester City shouldn't be allowed to stay further nextz season.
In conclusion, since returning from Injury, he has not really done too much asides from the game against Luton Town and the first Premier League game he cane on to score and also assist the yougin Bobb.
So many yougins to replace Kevin De Bruyne because, the more he gets Injured the more his valuation and worth decreases, I'd say say to the proposed 100M from Saudi Arabia for Kevin De Bruyne.

Against Liverpool, he was hell silent all throughout the minutes he played. Having silenced him by Endo made Erling Haaland and also Alvarez absent in that game.

[rojan]

Bournemouth vs Luton Town two teams have entered the field to play Premier League. So far Luton Town team has scored 3 goals. Bournemouth team players are trying hard to score but I am waiting to see if they can score any goal. Luton Town team player T.  Chong scored the 1st goal in 9 minutes.C.  Ogbene scored the 2nd goal at 31 minutes and R. Barkley led the way with the 3rd goal at 45+1 minutes.

[Kristiyana]

Bournemouth vs Luton Town two teams have entered the field to play Premier League. So far Luton Town team has scored 3 goals. Bournemouth team players are trying hard to score but I am waiting to see if they can score any goal. Luton Town team player T.  Chong scored the 1st goal in 9 minutes.C.  Ogbene scored the 2nd goal at 31 minutes and R. Barkley led the way with the 3rd goal at 45+1 minutes.

What a great come back from bournemouth,luton dominated the first half of the game with 3goals, so at this point I thought luton will also dominate the second half with more goals,but to my greatest surprise bournemouth took challenge in the second half of the game with a scores of 4:3,I think this is the most thoughest match in premier league so far.

[Belarge]

I feel like Pep doesn't even put Kevin De Bruyne into his tactics, like he probably tells everyone else what to do, but then just tells KDB to go out there and do what he does best and just lets him be. You can't really "manage" a player like that, he knows what he is doing and he is just going to end up with doing what's best in that position.

You can't tell him to not run wide, if he thinks that would be the best choice then he will run wide, you can't tell him to go inside for a header, or stay out, or go to corner taker when there is a corner, he will check the defense and read it and do whatever he thinks will be the best. So I just think, even if it wasn't Pep, no manager could manage him, you gotta let him be.

Manchester City consists of important players, we're talking about professionals that doesn't need directions on the pitch because they already know and have a clue of what the coach expects to happen. Manchester City is the best club in the European world of football. It's just amazing to see Pep Guardiola managing such a top club and doing the necessities to hook the club in good shape. Pep Guardiola doesn't tell Kelvin De Bruyne what to do, because the Belgium international is a key player for the club and having lengthy experience in football.

[makishart]

LOL that is a really nice picture . With only a difference of 1 point, the competition between Arsenal, City and Liverpool for the Champions League title has become even more exciting to watch. And Tottenham is one of the teams that can give these three teams a defeat.

I actually hope Liverpool will become champions. But it looks like City will be back to back champions. Arsenal will play City at the end of March and it will be a big challenge for Arsenal. If they can beat City then Arsenal will have the biggest chance of becoming champions.

The picture is indeed great so I wanted to share in a post of mine also.   

I have seen the current odds for the PL championship like this:

- Manchester City - 2.10
- Liverpool - 3.00
- Arsenal - 3.50

Arsenal are in the lead maybe but they are the team with least chance given. Wouldn't it actually be nice to bet on Liverpool or Arsenal with some money now to make the remaining match weeks more exciting to follow?    I wouldn't bet on Manchester City while I'm wishing to not see them being the champions. 

The winning mentality matters a lot here. Arsenal leads the competition, but even bookies are still trusting city to take the trophy this season. Liverpool came up at the second place caused by this club ia also having better mentality to win the trophy. The same story will repeat when arsenal will be able to lead the competition but club will be losing it at the end of season. Even though city's odds is still pretty small compared to its competitors but it's still big enough. I meant that if the fact that if we have been seeing the drama happened to the arsenal last seaosn made club bottled EPL trophy. The same thing probably happens again soon.
I can't really trust arsenal in this case caued by the club was very often in bottling the trophy. I can still tolerate it when arsenal was only bottling one or two games but it can't even accept it when this team had recorded more than 91% wr last season but it's still losing the trophy.
It likes arsenal is not even being formed to win the trophy. I will choose city or liverpool nisead or arsenal but city is likely to winning the trophy again this season. Things are not even getting better since manchester city was able winning trophy a few times in a row which is very amazing.
Very inconsistent performance from arsenal makes me feel distrust it.

[klidex]

I honestly hoped Liverpool would win that game. I want to see Klopp hold a farewell ceremony with Liverpool by winning the EPL title. It will be one of the best moments for Liverpool and fans. But City played very well in that match. Both teams showed the same level and of course a draw is a fair result for both teams. I think currently several leagues have already confirmed their champions so the matches will be boring to watch. But these results also make the English league even more exciting to watch. 3 teams are fighting for the championship title with only a difference of 1 point.

I also hope like you saw Liverpool beat the defending champions when they competed at Anfield, but Liverpool were unable to do it because Liverpool also felt that their opponent was not an easy opponent to beat, we all know what Manchester City's strength is like, especially now that Manchester City is playing. at full strength, with Kevin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland in the club, of course it is very difficult for Liverpool to beat Manchester City. Mohammed Salah also doesn't play full time so Liverpool are lucky to still be able to draw thanks of Alexis Mac Allister's penalty kick because if they fail Liverpool could lose that match.

In several leagues it is already clear who will win the title, such as the French League 1 PSG has widened the gap at the top of the standings, the Bundesliga Leverkusen is trying to break Bayern Munich's dominance with a fairly large point difference, La Liga it is certain that Real Madrid will win the league and also Serie A has been locked by Inter Milan while in the Premier League we can't yet see who will win the title this season because the top three clubs are still competing for each other but this is what is interesting so it makes it difficult for people to predict who will win the title.

[RockBell]

I feel like Pep doesn't even put Kevin De Bruyne into his tactics, like he probably tells everyone else what to do, but then just tells KDB to go out there and do what he does best and just lets him be. You can't really "manage" a player like that, he knows what he is doing and he is just going to end up with doing what's best in that position.

You can't tell him to not run wide, if he thinks that would be the best choice then he will run wide, you can't tell him to go inside for a header, or stay out, or go to corner taker when there is a corner, he will check the defense and read it and do whatever he thinks will be the best. So I just think, even if it wasn't Pep, no manager could manage him, you gotta let him be.

KDB is a naturally built talent and giving him instruction will only interfere with how he plays and am not a Manchester City fan but the guy plays well and his not being a selfish player gives his other teammates chances to also score. KDB gives more assists than even scoring and that is what excellent players do that is why Haaland is always more confident when KDB is on the pitch with him because all he has to do is just wait for a cross and then the next thing will be a goal. so the combination of Haaland and KDB looks good on the pitch. the man works with his instinct and guys like KDB will always be part of Manchester City's backbone that is why when he got injured his space felt his absences and it even affected the performance of Manchester City then because it was too obvious that he was not on the pitch.

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Bournemouth vs Luton Town two teams have entered the field to play Premier League. So far Luton Town team has scored 3 goals. Bournemouth team players are trying hard to score but I am waiting to see if they can score any goal. Luton Town team player T.  Chong scored the 1st goal in 9 minutes.C.  Ogbene scored the 2nd goal at 31 minutes and R. Barkley led the way with the 3rd goal at 45+1 minutes.

The game ended with Bournemouth winning 4-3, although Luton took the lead and left Bournemouth in the first half with a 3-goal margin, but the Bournemouth players responded quickly to their loss in the match by scoring 4 in the 50th, 62nd, 64th and 83rd minutes, I think with Luton 3-0 win in the first half will allow Luton to win today game, but the extraordinary comeback made by Bournemouth was able to make Luton have to remain in the relegation zone until week 28 at this time.

Luton performance was actually quite surprising at the beginning of the match, they to be able to play impressively and could rely on the game well throughout the game and were even quite capable of making Bournemouth defense chaotic, but somehow the 3 goal lead seemed to make them quite satisfied in the match without realizing that Bournemouth actually began to rise after Andoni Iraola began to replace his players in the second half, and it was spectacular the substitutions made by The Bournemouth coach really had a big effect on their game which was finally able to win the game even though it looked very impossible with 3 goals down first.

[Roseline492]

Arsenal has the capacity to become champions this season. But they must be able to play consistently in every match. Competition in the PL is very tight because Liverpool and City are also playing well. I see Arsenal still have 4 big matches, namely against Chelsea, City, Tottenham and Arsenal. Of course Arsenal can become champions if they are able to beat these teams.

Without doubt Arsenal is one of the strongest team on this league and there performance started from last season till now and they remain one of the respected club but saying that they can win the premier League is what I'm is not certain because right now they still have more difficult matches ahead of them and the possibility of wining those matches is also not certain, so for now I think Liverpool is the only club that's more certain of the trophy unless they lose some of there match, although with how Klopp has structure Liverpool right now since Manchester City was not able to win them I doubt if there is any club that can defeat them because right now there performance has moved beyond the way they normally play before.

[X-ray]

I feel like Pep doesn't even put Kevin De Bruyne into his tactics, like he probably tells everyone else what to do, but then just tells KDB to go out there and do what he does best and just lets him be. You can't really "manage" a player like that, he knows what he is doing and he is just going to end up with doing what's best in that position.

totally wrong, pep knew what's best for him. It would be better for Pep to save KDB for the upcoming games instead of continuing to play the game with all of his emotions. I remind you that there are around 10 matches remaining and city needs to ensure that club can take three points from all of remaining matches.
Some hard fixtures are awaiting Manchester City, and this should concern all fans. Pep did what's best for the club. I think that you can put your perspective to be the same like pep. He knows what's coming soon. So, the better for pep to get draw in one matches but get perfect results till the last match in EPL rather than get good in one game and sacrifice the rest of games in EPL. There is also chance for arsenal and liverpool to bottled some matches. Winning the rest of games in EPL became pep's main concern to make sure club will able to get trophy this season.

You can't tell him to not run wide, if he thinks that would be the best choice then he will run wide, you can't tell him to go inside for a header, or stay out, or go to corner taker when there is a corner, he will check the defense and read it and do whatever he thinks will be the best. So I just think, even if it wasn't Pep, no manager could manage him, you gotta let him be.

Pep's mindset is a few step ahead compared to us. This makes sense that if i value his decision to have very big impact to the club. EPL is the battle of consistency and it's not make you winningthe trophy when you were able beating your main competitors.
It's caused by the chance for the competitors to surpass you will always there. Pep is not willing to take the risk of it by giving the key player full time to play.

[Sunderland]

Arsenal has the capacity to become champions this season. But they must be able to play consistently in every match. Competition in the PL is very tight because Liverpool and City are also playing well. I see Arsenal still have 4 big matches, namely against Chelsea, City, Tottenham and Arsenal. Of course Arsenal can become champions if they are able to beat these teams.

Have you check Arsenal fixtures until the end of the season?
Actually there are 7 hard games which Arsenal probably failed to get 3 points,
Mancity vs Arsenal
Arsenal vs Chelsea
Brighton vs Arsenal
Arsenal vs Aston
Wolves vs Arsenal
Tottenham vs Arsenal
Manutd vs Arsenal

Without doubt Arsenal is one of the strongest team on this league and there performance started from last season till now and they remain one of the respected club but saying that they can win the premier League is what I'm is not certain because right now they still have more difficult matches ahead of them and the possibility of wining those matches is also not certain, so for now I think Liverpool is the only club that's more certain of the trophy unless they lose some of there match, although with how Klopp has structure Liverpool right now since Manchester City was not able to win them I doubt if there is any club that can defeat them because right now there performance has moved beyond the way they normally play before.

There is still a chance that Liverpool might not get 3 points from the games against Manutd, Tottenham and Aston.
Considering that they are playing in 3 different competitions (Europa League and FA cup), fatigue also can be a serious problem for them while there are many Liverpool key players still injured.

[Palakka]

Without doubt Arsenal is one of the strongest team on this league and there performance started from last season till now and they remain one of the respected club but saying that they can win the premier League is what I'm is not certain because right now they still have more difficult matches ahead of them and the possibility of wining those matches is also not certain, so for now I think Liverpool is the only club that's more certain of the trophy unless they lose some of there match, although with how Klopp has structure Liverpool right now since Manchester City was not able to win them I doubt if there is any club that can defeat them because right now there performance has moved beyond the way they normally play before.

Arsenal have so far transformed into a team that really has to be reckoned with in the race for the title and even now they can maximise every game quite well, I think Arteta is starting to use their experience last season as a lesson which makes their team improve like this season, despite having a tough competition with Manchester City and Liverpool but it looks like Arsenal will still be on track to win Increasing the consistency of their game which has indeed improved drastically.

The league only has a few weeks left and now Arsenal have managed to take the top of the table from Liverpool, so it will make Arsenal increasingly have to work hard to be able to keep their position from the pursuit of other teams, the rest of the matches are of course the real test for Arsenal at this time to show the capacity worthy or not they can become champions this season and one of the matches that might be their reference to become champions this season is by winning the game against Manchester City next week, if Arsenal can win that game I think Arsenal will be unstoppable to be able to end their title fast this season.

[Alpha Marine]

In fact, I have 2 choices between Man City or Liverpool who will win the title this season.

I agree with you on this. I don't think Arsenal will win the league. I think it's going to be between Man City and Liverpool.
Arsenal plays very good football but I don't think they're are good as their fans make them to seem. Arsenal is not a team that is so good to an extent that people will believe they can walk through any team so easily.
Some kinds of teams give Arsenal problems to break their defense. Winning this league is going to be very difficult for Arsenal to be honest.

Manchester City consists of important players, we're talking about professionals that doesn't need directions on the pitch because they already know and have a clue of what the coach expects to happen. Manchester City is the best club in the European world of football. It's just amazing to see Pep Guardiola managing such a top club and doing the necessities to hook the club in good shape. Pep Guardiola doesn't tell Kelvin De Bruyne what to do, because the Belgium international is a key player for the club and having lengthy experience in football.

I kind of disagree with this. Every player needs a good coach to reach his highest potential, no matter how good the player is. Even Leo Messi needs a good coach before he can play his best football.
Most of the players in Manchester City struggle with other teams. Even if they don't struggle, they are not are good as they were in Manchester City. That shows how Pep makes his players better. De Bruyne is a top-class player, but he won't be this good if Pep doesn't make him better.

[Dzwaafu11]

I honestly hoped Liverpool would win that game. I want to see Klopp hold a farewell ceremony with Liverpool by winning the EPL title. It will be one of the best moments for Liverpool and fans. But City played very well in that match. Both teams showed the same level and of course a draw is a fair result for both teams. I think currently several leagues have already confirmed their champions so the matches will be boring to watch. But these results also make the English league even more exciting to watch. 3 teams are fighting for the championship title with only a difference of 1 point.

I also hope like you saw Liverpool beat the defending champions when they competed at Anfield, but Liverpool were unable to do it because Liverpool also felt that their opponent was not an easy opponent to beat, we all know what Manchester City's strength is like, especially now that Manchester City is playing. at full strength, with Kevin de Bruyne and Erling Haaland in the club, of course it is very difficult for Liverpool to beat Manchester City. Mohammed Salah also doesn't play full time so Liverpool are lucky to still be able to draw thanks of Alexis Mac Allister's penalty kick because if they fail Liverpool could lose that match.

It will be very big achievement for Klopp if he get the Premier league while he is about to leave the management, so that he will use that as a history before leaving Liverpool. However, even with De Bruyne and Erling Halaand, Liverpool still manage to draw with Manchester City. which is a very good result. However, it is not easy to concur manchester city full squad but they manage to make the game tough for them beside with the full squad of manchester city I did not see any impressive game in them they are still no playing like last season.

In several leagues it is already clear who will win the title, such as the French League 1 PSG has widened the gap at the top of the standings, the Bundesliga Leverkusen is trying to break Bayern Munich's dominance with a fairly large point difference, La Liga it is certain that Real Madrid will win the league and also Serie A has been locked by Inter Milan while in the Premier League we can't yet see who will win the title this season because the top three clubs are still competing for each other but this is what is interesting so it makes it difficult for people to predict who will win the title.

Yes, these because the top three clubs in the premier league are all ready for the tittle and none of them want to leave the posotion for another team. other leagues you mention are not that tough like pemier league, and I think premiere is even becoming tougher because as it is now these three clubs are meeting with each other so we can be able to know the champion and the squd that will get tittle.

[Zanab247]

Bournemouth vs Luton Town two teams have entered the field to play Premier League. So far Luton Town team has scored 3 goals. Bournemouth team players are trying hard to score but I am waiting to see if they can score any goal. Luton Town team player T.  Chong scored the 1st goal in 9 minutes.C.  Ogbene scored the 2nd goal at 31 minutes and R. Barkley led the way with the 3rd goal at 45+1 minutes.

Luton town didn't Play this game like a weak team many people know in the premier league competition but they started using Bournemouth players through out the 45 minutes to show some signs of winning the game to achieve victory at the end.

If Luton town players can secured all those goals in the 45 minutes without allowed their Bournemouth players to score 1 goal for people to know that they will equalize the goals in the second half but as it stand now, Luton town is still leading the game with 0:3 for the favour of Luton town.

[piebeyb]

There is still a chance that Liverpool might not get 3 points from the games against Manutd, Tottenham and Aston.
Considering that they are playing in 3 different competitions (Europa League and FA cup), fatigue also can be a serious problem for them while there are many Liverpool key players still injured.

That is Klopp's job as a coach, he must be able to maintain the stamina of his players so that they remain in good performance in facing each opponent. I know that it will obviously be difficult to manage that but this is how Liverpool can win the EPL title this season, because of the UEL and other titles. They are also still on the hunting list too, I think what you say is also true, of course there will definitely be players who are injured and unable to maintain their consistency, of course that will be very detrimental to Liverpool.

The match that Liverpool will face next might indeed hinder them in the race for the title this season, especially since Arsenal will also meet Manchester City in the near future and this will also determine who will win the competition and become the next top of the standings, the difference in points is small. making the competition so tight that in the end, whoever has the winning mentality will fight for the EPL title this season. There are still several matches until the end of the season that they have to face and it is clear that this season the competition is quite interesting to keep an eye on because the strength of the three clubs at the top of the standings is currently the same. have the same chance of fighting for the title.