⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[DYOR+BTC]

Really, here we go again...

I don't know how Arsenal manage to play the second half of the season this bad when they are in the title race.    First Brentford and now Wolves... 2 draws in a row!

I didn't like their performance against Wolves as well. They couldn't dominate the game fully before anything else. I mean only the first half of it. But what happened to them later on? They aren't playing like a team that want to be the champion these days.

Arsenal problems Still the same as in previous seasons, often inconsistent in the second half of the season, which is why they often lose the title. Arsenal currently only have a five-point lead in the standings, and that gap could potentially to two points if Manchester City wins against Newcastle. And I think Manchester City will win against Newcastle, especially after Arsenal's draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Arsenal lacks the winning mentality of Manchester City, which is why they have often lost the title in several seasons, and this season is likely to be no different.

Using the word often is an understatement because it is Arsenal's culture losing consistency at the second quarter of every season,  it happen in  2023, 2024, even last season and now it is about to repeat itself again which is to prove it's there culture that i don't think can be broken anytime soon.  As for Manchester City closing the gap and even topping them, it is not a matter of probability but rather a sure occurrence that won't take time before coming to reality. There is one quality possessed by Manchester City that i can't see in Arsenal  which is there ability never to drop points in critical moments, especially now the cotton is about to be closed and the winner announced.

[el kaka22]

Arsenal needs to figure out why they are having the same problem every single season. Because for the past 4 years, they start the league amazing and then they end up with getting worse and worse. This wasn't the first time they lead the league, they had that previous seasons as well and then they got worse and lost the title race.

Albeit this time they have taken it longer than before because other teams weren't doing that great, but since City recovered and trying to be better, Arsenal ended up losing points at stupid places like Wolves game. If this keeps up, they are going to lose yet again, and fourth year in a row they will be second place. They need to figure out why they get worse at second half of the season, and how they can fix that.

[Nightwatchmare]

Honestly it will not be that hard for Arsenal to get the win they need here, after all we are talking about a situation where it won't be that much of a problem for them, we are seeing them do a very fine job on the long run. That doesn't mean that we are going to see the situation be that different, we are going to see this be a lot better and not be that crazy for them because Wolves is a very bad team and have done terrible all year long so I doubt Wolves would have any chance against Arsenal.

Seriously? A draw against Wolves is a big problem for Arsenal and their fans, unless they're trying to console themselves by the fact that they still have a points advantage. Let's just pray Manchester City doesn't get all three points against Newcastle, at least Newcastle can make it a little more difficult for Manchester City to get all three points.
But in reality, Arsenal didn't deserve this draw, especially against a team that has lost more than they've won or drawn all season. Arteta mental state is currently not good as Arsenal has been experiencing painful moments for the past five consecutive seasons.

Arsenal did a very bad thing by playing a 2-2 draw with Wolves, and their fans should not console themselves by the fact that they are still at the top of the league standings because if Manchester City should win against Newcastle United, Arsenal hope of winning the league title this season will be cut short. Newcastle United won Manchester City in their first game this season in the premier league but after Manchester City had two easy victories against Newcastle United in the league cup, i think Newcastle United will not be a difficult opponent for Manchester City.

[rachael9385]

Arsenal needs to figure out why they are having the same problem every single season. Because for the past 4 years, they start the league amazing and then they end up with getting worse and worse. This wasn't the first time they lead the league, they had that previous seasons as well and then they got worse and lost the title race.

Albeit this time they have taken it longer than before because other teams weren't doing that great, but since City recovered and trying to be better, Arsenal ended up losing points at stupid places like Wolves game. If this keeps up, they are going to lose yet again, and fourth year in a row they will be second place. They need to figure out why they get worse at second half of the season, and how they can fix that.

Of all the teams to lose points to they did that with wolves, I'm not undermining them or Anything but I think that they were supposed to do better because they are in a better form than wolves. This is the reason why we shouldn't always expect much even from big teams because they can always disappoint at anytime. As for their performance in the second half of every game I have not really noticed that.

[jakdanyel]

This is why I don't trust Arsenal fully for the league championship... They are trying their best to hand over the title again!    What was that result against Wolves really? You get 2-0 ahead but can't keep the advantage in such an easy match?

Now I just think Manchester City will win and drop the gap to 2 points. I know Newcastle are in form lately. They just got a huge win in the Champions League too. But at Etihad their job is still quite difficult. I don't expect them to steal any point.

[ITExpert]

Arsenal really need a win against Wolves and I believe they will win the game today. Arsenal are in a position that every game is important for them to win. Manchester City is seriously breathing down their neck and Arsenal needs to show that they can withstand the pressure.  I still believe that Arsenal will win the Premier League this season, but they also have to show it on the pitch. Wolves are in a very bad form and I think Arsenal should take advantage of the situation and get 3 points in this match and also mount pressure on Manchester City.

It is easy for Arsenal because they are strong owing to their struggle and better play and Wolves have not yet brought themselves above 20th position which proves that Arsenal will easily succeed and if Arsenal draws in this game then it is enoughharmful for them because they will lose 3 points from their hands. There is a fairly better difference between them to some extent but Arsenal should not take any kind of flexibility which will make them lose and they will regret it in the end. Arsenal should not let any points be lost in each of their games which will benefit Manchester City and the teams below them and if Arsenal victory some of their games and makes a big distance from Manchester City then it can relax for some time.

[Lida93]

Really, here we go again...

I don't know how Arsenal manage to play the second half of the season this bad when they are in the title race.    First Brentford and now Wolves... 2 draws in a row!

I didn't like their performance against Wolves as well. They couldn't dominate the game fully before anything else. I mean only the first half of it. But what happened to them later on? They aren't playing like a team that want to be the champion these days.

I think there something missing within this Arsenal team which is the most important factor that can either enhance a team's performance or cause them to decline,

Arsenal team isn't motivated enough, their character and approach towards this title race doesn't show any sign of seriousness and perhaps it might be necessary for the services of a psychologist to be engaged to help this team mentally because it seems that's where the problem is right now.

[Tmoonz]

Arsenal is a total mess like they have gone into auto reset like they are back to their normal self i don't know if this looks strange to you guys but to me it's never strange to me because i have always knew a time like this would come and it's finally here they are now 5 points ahead Manchester city and Manchester city is having one outstanding match and if they should win the game it will reduce it to 2 points now the big question is if they can't hold on to 7 points and above to win the league is it just 2 points they can hold on to? The fact is Arsenal is never winning the league again and i'm very much disappointed in them after all my support.

[Distraction]

Arsenal is a total mess like they have gone into auto reset like they are back to their normal self i don't know if this looks strange to you guys but to me it's never strange to me because i have always knew a time like this would come and it's finally here they are now 5 points ahead Manchester city and Manchester city is having one outstanding match and if they should win the game it will reduce it to 2 points now the big question is if they can't hold on to 7 points and above to win the league is it just 2 points they can hold on to? The fact is Arsenal is never winning the league again and i'm very much disappointed in them after all my support.

Arsenal went into a title race with Manchester City twice in the recent years - before this one. As far as I remember the scenario was the same.

• Arsenal take the lead early in the season or during mid season and keep it for some time.
• But while they are closing in on the end of the season they just start losing points more often in easy matches.
• Then Manchester City take lead by coming from behind and become the champions! 

This year is likely to be another example! Because Arsenal are making the same mistakes over and over again...

[Mate2237]

I don't know why people despite knowing how Arsenal as a team behaves will still be putting their hopes on Arsenal.from the anticident of Arsenal over the years I don't take Arsenal too seriously even if it's only one game left for Arsenal to win the league Arsenal I will not put my money anyday for arsenal. Giving up a two goals lead against an opposition that is not even among the top ten teams just goes to show that Arsenal should not be trusted.


At this stage of the tournament the title is no longer in the hands of Arsenal because with this five points leads that Arsenal has , if City eventually wins this weekend it will be reduces to two points and that is not a good one. If Arsenal eventually loses out on the premier League again this season, I don't know when they can actually win the league in the nearest future because this season there is no much opposition due to lack of forms from the top teams.

[Alpha Marine]

Albeit this time they have taken it longer than before because other teams weren't doing that great, but since City recovered and trying to be better, Arsenal ended up losing points at stupid places like Wolves game. If this keeps up, they are going to lose yet again, and fourth year in a row they will be second place. They need to figure out why they get worse at second half of the season, and how they can fix that.

The thing is, I can't even trust this current Man City to make use of the opportunity. I won't be surprised to see them lose against Newcastle this weekend. City's current form will be Arsenal's saving grace this season, so they'd better pray and hope Man City keeps fumbling.

As things stand, all Man City needs to win the league is win all their remaining games. If they win the game they have in hand, then all they need is just to keep winning and then win Arsenal when they meet. If it were when Man City were in form, I would have said Arsenal have bottled the league, but for now, they still have a chance becasue Manchester City would still drop points.

[Showlove01]

Arsenal is a total mess like they have gone into auto reset like they are back to their normal self i don't know if this looks strange to you guys but to me it's never strange to me because i have always knew a time like this would come and it's finally here they are now 5 points ahead Manchester city and Manchester city is having one outstanding match and if they should win the game it will reduce it to 2 points now the big question is if they can't hold on to 7 points and above to win the league is it just 2 points they can hold on to? The fact is Arsenal is never winning the league again and i'm very much disappointed in them after all my support.

There's nothing new here because we have seen Arsenal done thrse countless time but the thing is that I don't expect them to do such this season again after their impressive games though I won't conclude yet that they have lost the league because they are still topping the league and even if Manchester city wins which we don't know yet, Arsenal will still be leading but it will really be a shameful and embarrassing thing to Arsenal and the entire fans If they didn't win the league.

[Hardyrobust]

Arsenal is a total mess like they have gone into auto reset like they are back to their normal self i don't know if this looks strange to you guys but to me it's never strange to me because i have always knew a time like this would come and it's finally here they are now 5 points ahead Manchester city and Manchester city is having one outstanding match and if they should win the game it will reduce it to 2 points now the big question is if they can't hold on to 7 points and above to win the league is it just 2 points they can hold on to? The fact is Arsenal is never winning the league again and i'm very much disappointed in them after all my support.

Arsenal a total mess this is funny. Arsenal is one of the strongest team in England this season. The fact that they draw against wolves doesn't make them a mess as you have said.
Premier league isn't like other leagues, infact is one of the most competitive league so far. Arsenal is still topping the league until the end of the season that's when we will know the club that is going to win the premier League and moreover is not easy to finish among the top 4 team in premier League. So Arsenal is still doing great if you ask me.

[IjawMan]

Arsenal is a total mess like they have gone into auto reset like they are back to their normal self i don't know if this looks strange to you guys but to me it's never strange to me because i have always knew a time like this would come and it's finally here they are now 5 points ahead Manchester city and Manchester city is having one outstanding match and if they should win the game it will reduce it to 2 points now the big question is if they can't hold on to 7 points and above to win the league is it just 2 points they can hold on to? The fact is Arsenal is never winning the league again and i'm very much disappointed in them after all my support.

Arsenal a total mess this is funny. Arsenal is one of the strongest team in England this season. The fact that they draw against wolves doesn't make them a mess as you have said.
Premier league isn't like other leagues, infact is one of the most competitive league so far. Arsenal is still topping the league until the end of the season that's when we will know the club that is going to win the premier League and moreover is not easy to finish among the top 4 team in premier League. So Arsenal is still doing great if you ask me.

I can understand his frustration about Arsenal that had to make him call them a mess and  the sentiment is largely shared when we have evaluate the inconsistencies that Arsenal club has demonstrated in the last season's by bottling the league title when it becomes as though they are just about to win it towards the end of the season.

That is what made Tmoonz to call them a mess having to lose the league title in about three consecutive similar pattern to Manchester city, doesn't that makes them a mess?

It is noted about the strong compensation that is in the English premier league but with the squad and form of Arsenal it is no excuse for their repeated slippery lost to the title in contending for the title

[Taricoins]

Arsenal needs to figure out why they are having the same problem every single season. Because for the past 4 years, they start the league amazing and then they end up with getting worse and worse. This wasn't the first time they lead the league, they had that previous seasons as well and then they got worse and lost the title race.

Albeit this time they have taken it longer than before because other teams weren't doing that great, but since City recovered and trying to be better, Arsenal ended up losing points at stupid places like Wolves game. If this keeps up, they are going to lose yet again, and fourth year in a row they will be second place. They need to figure out why they get worse at second half of the season, and how they can fix that.

I have said time and time again that this Arsenal players and even Arteta as a whole lack the concept of mentality, to be specific a winning mentality, Arteta has subconsciously implanted in the minds of his players the philosophy to be cautious, situations where they should dive fully to dominating and securing match rather they draw back to defend a lead is terrible and that idea of even if we don't win, atleast we can draw match Is despicable, it should always be the zeal to win and nothing else so if the draw comes, it becomes a bad performance and an avenue to learn, this is the difference between Pep and Arteta.

[Wiwo]

When the season is getting to an end, the bottom teams always improve because they want to escape relegation. So any team that plays against a relegation team has to be tactic and put in more effort,if not, they will always get the kind of results they don’t want.At this point, everyone is losing hope for Arsenal not winning the Premier League again, and if Arsenal are not careful, they may not even win any trophy this season.

Getting a draw again from a match they should have won, Arsenal is really in a bad situation. Right now is an important time for them to maintain their advantage, but instead, they are experiencing a further decline. It seems the next two matches will also be tough for Arsenal when facing Tottenham and Chelsea. Now we might not only see the team's performance, but also the mentality shown by the players.

Arsenal have fallen from the top and right now, their are finding hard to find their balance in the premier league, although this is expected all the way since it has become a repeated approach that have always messed Arsenal, from this point going forward, Arsenal is going to face alot of challenges compared to their previous lineup before now, Tottenham and Chelsea are not clubs to take for a joke in time like this.

Arsenal player's need to either make up their minds to deliver by all means and to avoid anything that can kill their motivation at the earliest stage of the games.

[Juicyhome]

 Finally Arsenal has bottled the league, they keep doing same things every season and expect different results, the loses matches they would have won easily and win the one you don't expect them to win. This season is over for them again, after being favorite this season.  Arsenal can't play under pressure that's why they can't be crown champion.

I think it's high time the management say goodbye to Arteta, he's too in expense to mange this club , he has spent so much money in five years without winning anything. Arsenal needs a manager that has won trophies and experienced. The potentials are there in the players but they lack a good coach.

[AGogi2003]

Finally Arsenal has bottled the league, they keep doing same things every season and expect different results, the loses matches they would have won easily and win the one you don't expect them to win. This season is over for them again, after being favorite this season.  Arsenal can't play under pressure that's why they can't be crown champion.

I think it's high time the management say goodbye to Arteta, he's too in expense to mange this club , he has spent so much money in five years without winning anything. Arsenal needs a manager that has won trophies and experienced. The potentials are there in the players but they lack a good coach.

If someone will tell me that Arsenal will perform poorly this season i won't believe because the way they have key players in the club and they are doing very well in both the league competition and the Champions League, but now that they are performing weak i don't really show if they can win  the league anymore because the way they are playing in the league you won't give them hope to win the league title anymore. Let see there game this weekend and we will see if they can achieve three point in the match or they will perform poor the way they do against wolves yesterday.

Arteta have been struggling to win a title with Arsenal but I notice like he can't win it if is still coaching Arsenal. He need to move to another competition or clubs before he can get the opportunity to win trophies.

[slapper]

Arsenal played nonsense yesterday, they were playing like a mid table club likewise wolves were playing like a top table club. Imagine trying to be defending against wolves, how do you expect to win the league if your whole philosophy is on set piece and defending. Arsenal keeps blowing their chances. The luck they have this season is that teams like Liverpool and Manchester City aren't doing well. If not they could have top the table.

Recently, Arsenal have not been playing well, and seriously, I know something is coming where Arsenal will be struggling to win matches. Everyone watching Arsenal matches will know that Arsenal are not playing like before, especially during the first half of the season.The point is that weak teams have always been Arsenal’s problem in the second half of the season. So even before Arsenal’s match against Wolves yesterday, I knew that the match was not going to be easy for them, despite Wolves being the bottom team and Arsenal being at the top.

When the season is getting to an end, the bottom teams always improve because they want to escape relegation. So any team that plays against a relegation team has to be tactic and put in more effort,if not, they will always get the kind of results they don’t want.At this point, everyone is losing hope for Arsenal not winning the Premier League again, and if Arsenal are not careful, they may not even win any trophy this season.

Deep down, we all kind of knew. Didn't we? Like nobody was really shocked by watching that second half play out. We've seen this Arsenal way too many times. Comfortable lead. Then passive. Then nervous. Then... Collapsed.

Wolves had literally ONE win all season before this. ONE. And they're coming from two goals down in injury time against the league leaders. You can't write that.

I think the pressure is just eating them alive from inside. City beat liverpool at anfield (a place they basically never win) with a last minute haaland penalty. Right after a bookmaker had already PAID OUT on Arsenal to win the league. Like actually paid out. That shift in energy in the whole country you could feel it.

I remember 2023. And 2024. Same position. Same articles. Same conversations. Maybe this time is different. Maybe arteta will finally get over the line. I really hope i'm wrong.

[Stable090]

We know that Arsenal have not been in good form for a while now. Their performance has been unstable. It is a pity that Arsenal will still fail to win against a weak team like Wolves. I had bet on Arsenal to win. I am sure many gamblers like me have lost money.

Arsenal performance has been unstable, but they are not just suppose to draw a match against wolves, as we can see wolves is a team that almost all clubs have been winning, even the mid-table teams are winning, how comes Arsenal which everyone sees as the best team in the premier league right now cant win them. Arsenal really needed to win the match but they ended up playing draw.

What has been happening to Arsenal in previous seasons is already about to happen this season again. They always starting so well, but when the league is about to end, there performance do always drop.