⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Fivestar4everMVP]

The truth is that the English Premier league is the best and the strongest league in the whole world,

In term of competitiveness in the league, you're right about that. However, in term of how many european trophies won by league. La Liga still holds most compared to EPL. This why i think your claim may not be right.

I like how competitive EPL compare to the other league, but i don't like how EPL clubs often performed shite in european competition. Quite happy to see EPL clubs already secured UEL and Conference.

Well, I don't know much about European trophies won by league, so I won't argue based on that area, for as a matter of fact, you may be right..
But then, in the area of support, general fanship worldwide, I think non beats the premier league, Premier league to me I think is the most popular and the most supports league in the whole world, I am not talking about competitiveness yet, but strictly popularity and support.

Each time I turn on my TV to watch a football match, it will be one of this three.
1. The Premier league
2. The Fifa World Cup
3. The African cup of nations
In a season where all of this three football events are on break, I quit watching and betting on football matches until any of this resumes, and I have neighbours and friends who follow this exact pattern as well, and I believe this is how it is for several people in different parts of the world where those who are not from my country can replace my number 3 with their own local football event.

[Oluwa-btc]

Rashford is expected to be back at Manchester United soon. His future is still not certain. He was actually a really good rotational player for Barcelona this season. He made a 28 G/A in 49 matches in total!

That's hard to overlook you know... I don't know why Barcelona didn't want to keep him like a joker. They bluffed like they didn't have money. However they have just signed Anthony Gordon for €80m instead.  

He is a snitch and he got treated by Barcelona management just the perfect way to go about one. Hopefully, he is not retained back into the sqaud because when he was here, we went back and forth defending a player who doesn't want to play for Manchester United anymore

He is almost 30, and they're building a young squad who can dominate Europe. Rashford may not fall under what they want so it is important they're ruthless with rebuilding their squad. Manchester United also should look for a way to sell him. He should fvck off!

[9ja Amaka]

Rashford is expected to be back at Manchester United soon. His future is still not certain. He was actually a really good rotational player for Barcelona this season. He made a 28 G/A in 49 matches in total!

That's hard to overlook you know... I don't know why Barcelona didn't want to keep him like a joker. They bluffed like they didn't have money. However they have just signed Anthony Gordon for €80m instead.  

I really don't know why Barcelona are still not trying to get Rashford on a permanent deal, because I think he was a good squad player for them last season and he was always available when they needed him. Now they have gone to get Anthony Gordon which in my opinion is the same level as Rashford. I know that Barcelona are trying to build a team and I think the reason fir getting Gordon is because he is younger and I will be with the team for a longer time.
I don't think that Rashford will want to go back to Manchester United,  but I think if they can resolve things, he will still be a good addition to their squad next season.

[Pablo-wood]

Rashford is expected to be back at Manchester United soon. His future is still not certain. He was actually a really good rotational player for Barcelona this season. He made a 28 G/A in 49 matches in total!

That's hard to overlook you know... I don't know why Barcelona didn't want to keep him like a joker. They bluffed like they didn't have money. However they have just signed Anthony Gordon for €80m instead. 

I really don't know why Barcelona are still not trying to get Rashford on a permanent deal, because I think he was a good squad player for them last season and he was always available when they needed him. Now they have gone to get Anthony Gordon which in my opinion is the same level as Rashford. I know that Barcelona are trying to build a team and I think the reason fir getting Gordon is because he is younger and I will be with the team for a longer time.
I don't think that Rashford will want to go back to Manchester United,  but I think if they can resolve things, he will still be a good addition to their squad next season.

Manchester United isn't a bad choice if fate decides to push Rashford back to his original club. Manchester has strongly improved following Carrick's management last season. If Barcelona fails to acknowledge Rashford's contribution to the team this past season it is best he returns back to where he can earn his merits in full other than hide under shadows and pretense.

Anthony Gordon is young and the Barcelona I know are very business conscious even as the chase after trophies. The goal is to have a young star who can play longer for the club while the save themselves the stress of scouting for talents in a shorter period of time. In my own view Rashford is done with his loan deal with Barcelona and besides the deal included a non-mandatory purchase option for the Spanish club to sign him permanently

[Barikui1]

Manchester United isn't a bad choice if fate decides to push Rashford back to his original club. Manchester has strongly improved following Carrick's management last season. If Barcelona fails to acknowledge Rashford's contribution to the team this past season it is best he returns back to where he can earn his merits in full other than hide under shadows and pretense.

Returning to Manchester United is not a problem for Marcos rashford, the only problem that makes him so desperate to remain in Barcelona is that he is being targeted at Manchester United anytime the team is not doing well.

The fans, pundit and ex players of Manchester United always finds a reason to make him an escape goat since he is one of the teams top earner, so it's because of that he doesn't want to go back to Manchester United, because he found peace at Barcelona, because he is not to be blame for anything that goes wrong at the club, unlike Manchester United. But since Barcelona has shown that they are not willing to sign him on a permanent deal, he will have to go back to Manchester United and see what fate have kept in store for him.

[tygeade]

Let's see if they can go 3 out of 3. Palace won, Villa won, now only game left would be Arsenal. If Arsenal somehow pulls a miracle and wins their game as well, that would be 3 out of 3 for English teams and that could be an achievement that may not be broken for many years. I do not think that any other nation will have 3 clubs that will win the titles all at the same season, Italy had it once, but they won nothing and went back, so you know how tough something like that is and not an easy thing to achieve.

Arsenal beating PSG is very difficult though, while there is a possibility of course, PSG is just way too good and I would say that it would be very easy to predict that PSG will win. If it was 2 games then I would be sure that PSG will win, but since it's just one game, Arsenal just needs to hope to be lucky for one day.

[alankasman]

Manchester United isn't a bad choice if fate decides to push Rashford back to his original club. Manchester has strongly improved following Carrick's management last season. If Barcelona fails to acknowledge Rashford's contribution to the team this past season it is best he returns back to where he can earn his merits in full other than hide under shadows and pretense.

True, because Rashford's performance depends on the coach who develops him. If Rashford returns to Manchester United he might be the player who makes Manchester United's formation under Michael Carrick even stronger than this season. Moreover next season they will compete in the UCL. United certainly need a player like Rashford with a goal-scoring instinct. However we will see what happens to the player currently on loan to Barcelona from Manchester United.

I think Barcelona is very grateful to Rashford. Yesterday when one of their players was injured Rashford was able to cover well as their striker ultimately winning the La Liga title. However sometimes Barcelona coaches have many other players in the same position making it a bit confusing who the coach will field in their matches. Unless one of the players in the same position is injured, Rashford played yesterday. However, once he was available, Rashford didn't waste the opportunity given by the Barcelona coach. With his goal Rashford contributed to the team. Therefore I urge Manchester United to consider Rashford's future. Rashford is a player who has provided a lot of experience to help Manchester United before he played for Barcelona. We are just waiting for the decision made by coach Michael Carrick and the management.

[bitgolden]

Every one knows that Premier League is a very tough side and arguably the most competitive league in the Europe's top leagues. In Premier League, no team is small and every team poses almost equal threat always. The fact that a fifteenth place Crystal palace took the title from the 8th placed Rayo Valecano is a sign that there's something more about premier League and Aston villa beating Freiburg keeps sending a message. I remember that the premier league champions Arsenal has succeeded in beating the champions of  Bundesliga and Seria A this season and still hoping to meet PSG again to establish their place as the European champions is not a small achievement. If Arsenal wins this game, they will complete the treble and it will be a revenge vision for the gunners after loosing to PSG in the last season's semi final.

While that is true, not many expected Palace to be the one who get it, because they are not doing that great at the league. They finished the season at 15th place and still managed to go to Europa league next season by winning the conference league, this was not in the plans because it did not look like they would be that good to do something like this.

I think it is clear for people who watched premier league that although Palace was a great team that somehow won these, they were mostly a tourney team, a knock out stage team, when it comes to league games they were seriously screwed up and played horrible.

[Franctoshi]

Every one knows that Premier League is a very tough side and arguably the most competitive league in the Europe's top leagues. In Premier League, no team is small and every team poses almost equal threat always. The fact that a fifteenth place Crystal palace took the title from the 8th placed Rayo Valecano is a sign that there's something more about premier League and Aston villa beating Freiburg keeps sending a message. I remember that the premier league champions Arsenal has succeeded in beating the champions of  Bundesliga and Seria A this season and still hoping to meet PSG again to establish their place as the European champions is not a small achievement. If Arsenal wins this game, they will complete the treble and it will be a revenge vision for the gunners after loosing to PSG in the last season's semi final.

You stated some important points here, because this season alone the English teams have had tremendous success in stepping up their games in the European competition, and if Arsenal also wins their Champions League final game encounter with PSG, it means the Premier League team took most of the European trophies home this season, even with the poor form we saw across all 5 major contending teams: Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd, Chelsea FC, and Manchester City.

While that is true, not many expected Palace to be the one who get it, because they are not doing that great at the league. They finished the season at 15th place and still managed to go to Europa league next season by winning the conference league, this was not in the plans because it did not look like they would be that good to do something like this.

I think it is clear for people who watched premier league that although Palace was a great team that somehow won these, they were mostly a tourney team, a knock out stage team, when it comes to league games they were seriously screwed up and played horrible.

[Antotena]

He is a snitch and he got treated by Barcelona management just the perfect way to go about one. Hopefully, he is not retained back into the sqaud because when he was here, we went back and forth defending a player who doesn't want to play for Manchester United anymore

He is almost 30, and they're building a young squad who can dominate Europe. Rashford may not fall under what they want so it is important they're ruthless with rebuilding their squad. Manchester United also should look for a way to sell him. He should fvck off!

Why did you loan him to Barcelona when you still need him, there was no reason to loan him out if not for the fact that you guys have the money because Manchester United became a club that struggle to get to top team but because Carrick has made you guys had a third place and qualify for the Champions League you think you don't need him and you don't owe him. Any ways, you guys have 340k euros to pay him every week, take him back and use him like you mean it and pay him what he deserve or let him come back to the club, bench him and still pay him what he deserve but it doesn't change the fact that Rashford is a good player.

The same way Manchester United accept Carrick, I hope you guys don't end up with another Amorim, his strategies work this season but let not forget that he work under duress, he was eager to work for the club and now he has it but the reality will set in next season and the fact that you guys will make appearance in the next Champions League, take him back so you guys can expand in the Champions League, Premier League and other tournaments.

[Volgastallion]

Premier League have now the big and unique chance of becoming the very first country to win the three tournaments of europe in a single season if im not mistaken right? Or Spain made it before? I think no since Conference is super new and we never have a country taking to home the 3 thropies.

It could be a massive milestone for the cpuntry and the league since we always talk about them like "the best league in the world".

[Halifat]

Premier League have now the big and unique chance of becoming the very first country to win the three tournaments of europe in a single season if im not mistaken right? Or Spain made it before? I think no since Conference is super new and we never have a country taking to home the 3 thropies.

It could be a massive milestone for the cpuntry and the league since we always talk about them like "the best league in the world".

If Arsenal can win the Champions League it is going to be a victory for Premier League because just as you said you will make a very good record by winning all the three European competition in a season. And one thing that make me happy with those two that have won is that the win with a very good margin. Aston Villa have double opportunity to appear in the champions League firstly they make it through the Premier League qualifier which they qualified and again they did it in Europa League which is also an automatically. The same thing crystal Palace whole automatically be in Europa League next season too. Tomorrow is here let's see who win the Champions league between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.

[jakdanyel]

Tottenham barely saved themselves from relegation this year. This time things went much more serious for them compared to the season before.

This should be more than enough for them to start recovering somehow. De Zerbi move is good. I like it in the end he is the one who saved the team from a big danger!

Now he is in charge of transfers... This is also a good deal between the board and him. Just give him time and let him build a decent squad to bring back their old days in the league.

[Sim_card]

Tottenham barely saved themselves from relegation this year. This time things went much more serious for them compared to the season before.

This should be more than enough for them to start recovering somehow. De Zerbi move is good. I like it in the end he is the one who saved the team from a big danger!

Now he is in charge of transfers... This is also a good deal between the board and him. Just give him time and let him build a decent squad to bring back their old days in the league.

Honestly, I'm still surprised towards the downfall of Tottenham just like that. They were doing better finishing on top eight. For the past three seasons, they have continuously drop form which has really affected their performance. I hope that De Zerbi will be able to liberate the team from it weak state next season if not, it's gon be a big problem for Tottenham. They need to sign additional players to the team and sell the weak ones

[Son Of Blockchain (SOB)]

Premier League have now the big and unique chance of becoming the very first country to win the three tournaments of europe in a single season if im not mistaken right? Or Spain made it before? I think no since Conference is super new and we never have a country taking to home the 3 thropies.

It could be a massive milestone for the cpuntry and the league since we always talk about them like "the best league in the world".

It's possible cause the chances of Arsenal wining has increased recently even though i know it won't be as easy as said, I learnt that PSG's coach increased the training sessions of the team after hearing what Arteta said concerning the finals, they'll be very careful knowing that Arsenal's confidence is on a higher level.
 Yes you're right, if Arsenal wins then the EPL would be the first league to win all three major tournaments, I'll love to see Arsenal try so the EPL would set a record, however PSG is desperate to win it for the second time in a row so it would be a tough finals.
 

[Tmoonz]

Rashford is expected to be back at Manchester United soon. His future is still not certain. He was actually a really good rotational player for Barcelona this season. He made a 28 G/A in 49 matches in total!

That's hard to overlook you know... I don't know why Barcelona didn't want to keep him like a joker. They bluffed like they didn't have money. However they have just signed Anthony Gordon for €80m instead.  

He is a snitch and he got treated by Barcelona management just the perfect way to go about one. Hopefully, he is not retained back into the sqaud because when he was here, we went back and forth defending a player who doesn't want to play for Manchester United anymore

He is almost 30, and they're building a young squad who can dominate Europe. Rashford may not fall under what they want so it is important they're ruthless with rebuilding their squad. Manchester United also should look for a way to sell him. He should fvck off!

My joy is Micheal Carrick has not in any day mentioned his name to be part of his plan for next season, so it's really karma for him, he betrayed the love and support from Manchester United fans, now he's having it back in full package, Barcelona knew his importance but failed to admit it, because they knew too well that Manchester United is not needing him back, and are not willing to go below their demands, so it's now left for Barcelona to decide, because if he comes back to Manchester United, they're definitely gonna make him an iron bench till he gets an offer from any other team.

[MorganaX]

Premier League have now the big and unique chance of becoming the very first country to win the three tournaments of europe in a single season if im not mistaken right? Or Spain made it before? I think no since Conference is super new and we never have a country taking to home the 3 thropies.

It could be a massive milestone for the cpuntry and the league since we always talk about them like "the best league in the world".

It's possible cause the chances of Arsenal wining has increased recently even though i know it won't be as easy as said, I learnt that PSG's coach increased the training sessions of the team after hearing what Arteta said concerning the finals, they'll be very careful knowing that Arsenal's confidence is on a higher level.
 Yes you're right, if Arsenal wins then the EPL would be the first league to win all three major tournaments, I'll love to see Arsenal try so the EPL would set a record, however PSG is desperate to win it for the second time in a row so it would be a tough finals.
 

The game no doubt will be very tough and that's why am not writing off any team in the aspect of chances of winning it, as for arsenal being high on confidence well we can just allow them enjoy their glory because it's not been easy for everyone supporting that football club and that's because they have failed countless time before they now had the chance to get it right this time so they are filled with enough joy and happiness so it's normal to flaunt.

[Jewan420]

It's possible cause the chances of Arsenal wining has increased recently even though i know it won't be as easy as said, I learnt that PSG's coach increased the training sessions of the team after hearing what Arteta said concerning the finals, they'll be very careful knowing that Arsenal's confidence is on a higher level.
 Yes you're right, if Arsenal wins then the EPL would be the first league to win all three major tournaments, I'll love to see Arsenal try so the EPL would set a record, however PSG is desperate to win it for the second time in a row so it would be a tough finals.
 

If Arsenal win the Champions League, the EPL will become the first league to win a hat-trick of titles in a season. Arsenal now seem relatively confident, but the situation before the final match and the situation during the match are different. No matter how confident Arsenal seem now, I am not satisfied. As long as they are not winning the title, I cannot be satisfied with them. Because, Arsenal are not a team to be trusted, the result of being confident in them is probably disappointment.

[Localhostspeed]

Tottenham barely saved themselves from relegation this year. This time things went much more serious for them compared to the season before.

This should be more than enough for them to start recovering somehow. De Zerbi move is good. I like it in the end he is the one who saved the team from a big danger!

Now he is in charge of transfers... This is also a good deal between the board and him. Just give him time and let him build a decent squad to bring back their old days in the league.

It was a tough season for Tottenham, I believe they will never forget the battle they fought this season to escape the relegation zone. It would be a shame if the champions of Europa League were relegated the following season. Tottenham performance was better in the Champions League than their performance in the league, they need to hire three managers in a single season to escape the relegation, hope they do better next season to focus more on the league.

They made a good choice appointing De Zerbi before it too late, honestly, West Ham was better than Tottenham at the end of the season. But Tottenham was just lucky to secure their spot in the league. Tottenham has signed two players already and the season just ended last week, they really want to avoid the same battle they faced last season, they really need to build a better squad in the league next season.

[Nightwatchmare]

Rashford is expected to be back at Manchester United soon. His future is still not certain. He was actually a really good rotational player for Barcelona this season. He made a 28 G/A in 49 matches in total!

That's hard to overlook you know... I don't know why Barcelona didn't want to keep him like a joker. They bluffed like they didn't have money. However they have just signed Anthony Gordon for €80m instead.  

Manchester United wants Barcelona to trigger the buy out clause of Marcus Rashford so he will not be back at Manchester United but as Barcelona are not ready to activate Marcus Rashford's buy out clause he will be back at Manchester United but Manchester United are going to sell him to any club that is interested in Marcus Rashford for higher fee. Marcus Rashford was really a good player for Barcelona he helped Barcelona win the la liga title, and i was expecting Barcelona would easily activate his buy out clause but i do not know what they are waiting for to sign him.