⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Franctoshi]

Huge day for Liverpool today.
Not only for the 6 goal scored against Spurs but also for the draw between Everton and Chelsea-

After 2 consecutive draws they are back winning and gaining points agains their opponents.

This year can be the 1st year with a title after Klopp, it will be huge or Klopp has been overestimated?

Liverpool no doubt have certainly shown their resilience in the premier league this season and this season everything seems to be working according to their way as their rivals which is supposed to actually cause a scare for them is in deep shambles as they have continually lost form and seem to be heading the wrong way the more they try. Liverpool have certainly shown that kloop isn't the reason for their excellent play as they have still shown same excellent in their gameplay.

This is actually what we classify as title contenders, the total goal today in the game was really something no one expected, the results where already predicted in favor of Liverpool but three goals margin was a lot.

Maresca might really be honest when he said they were no contender for the title, a draw against Everton won't have introduced any better to help them compete for the title meanwhile a supposed contender like Liverpool are topping tough opponent with three goals difference. Chelsea are not ready fo the title race, neither is United also trying to raise themselves, I feel very sorry yet for Amorim and his management with these worst results.

Some people were predicting that Tottenham will win Liverpool at their home, I was wondering how easy that will have been but Liverpool didn't disappoint at the end.

Actually a match between Chelsea and Everton used to go in this way, which is draw or if there's a win,  the goal margin isn't much. Everton don't normally give Chelsea that opportunity to win them, I predicted a Chelsea win or draw.

[CroverNo01]

After winning 2-1 in the derby match against Manchester City, it seems that Manchester United still cannot maintain its performance. Manchester United lost 4-3 against Tottenham in the EFL Cup, then lost badly against Bournemouth today with a score of 0-3. Of course Amorim needs to improve and improve the consistency of his team's performance, but that is the hardest part.

Chelsea also failed to win today, they ended the match 0-0 against Everton. Liverpool became even stronger with their big win at home to Tottenham with a score of 3-6. This was the biggest score of the week as there were 9 goals during the match.

My thoughts on today's EPL games, I'm not happy following the staggering performance of these elite teams. It starts with Manchester City losing 2-1 to Aston Villa, then Manchester United got enough mortification following their 3-0 defeats to Bournemouth at Old Trafford, while Chelsea escaped trembling astonish performance from Everton with goal-less draw at Goodison Park. One of the interesting game was Manchester united game, how did they allow the Cherries to net three stunning goals? Amorim pattern is not working to reshape the club because a winning ought to take place. They couldn't even manage to score the visitors, instead conceded 3 goals and its huge disappointment for a club that's fighting to bounce back on their feet in EPL.

Let's see the final settlement of Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool, one of the big games this weekend, and Arne Slot snatched three conquering points. They're ontop of the EPL table and sitting comfortably, this is the main stripe for the Reds to take the lead up to next year because there's no presence of close competition. Liverpool have amazing players, we're talking about players that are ambitious to win titles and the only one they could that is simply maintaining streak winnings.

[pawel7777]

Whatever Amorim is doing to Man United, it's not working out. But, in his defence, he has to play with what he inherited after Ten Hag. He probably will be allowed to do some shopping in the winter transfer window, but if there's no visible improvement after that, he might be in trouble.

Impressive performance by Liverpool. Mo Salah is now the sole leader of the top Premier League scorers with 15 goals to his name, overtaking Man City's Haaland, who hasn't improved his 13-goal count in a while.
If Liverpool doesn't hit any longer period of season fatigue and underperformance, they're on the best way to win the league. And that would be a great debut for Arne Slot.

[Slow death]

Chelsea also failed to win today, they ended the match 0-0 against Everton.

I commented in this thread that this Chelsea vs Everton game was a trap for anyone who wanted to bet on Chelsea's victory, this is because Everton has been playing well at home, also in the last games in which Chelsea played at Everton's home they were unable to come out with good results and Everton managed to have a good result against Arsenal which was a game before this one against Chelsea. I'm glad I didn't bet on this game

Liverpool became even stronger with their big win at home to Tottenham with a score of 3-6. This was the biggest score of the week as there were 9 goals during the match.

I watched this game on TV and I confess that I am very impressed by the beautiful way Liverpool have played since Arne Slot arrived.

[OcTradism]

I commented in this thread that this Chelsea vs Everton game was a trap for anyone who wanted to bet on Chelsea's victory, this is because Everton has been playing well at home, also in the last games in which Chelsea played at Everton's home they were unable to come out with good results and Everton managed to have a good result against Arsenal which was a game before this one against Chelsea. I'm glad I didn't bet on this game

Chelsea are becoming stronger with Pochettino and Maresca, but they have yet reached to a champion level, so it's not too surprising that they lost points to even a weak team like Everton.

These disappointed matches will be parts of valuable experience for young players in Chelsea, and if they can learn from it, improve themselves, they will contribute to a higher level of Chelsea and soon they will reach to a champion level in Premier League.

With a club that is fighting with teams around relegation zone like Everton and with very weak attacking capability, having a draw, 1 point from Chelsea by keeping a clean sheet, is a big success for them. 1 point can be important for Everton to stay in Premier League, maybe.

[Oluwa-btc]

Whatever Amorim is doing to Man United, it's not working out. But, in his defence, he has to play with what he inherited after Ten Hag. He probably will be allowed to do some shopping in the winter transfer window, but if there's no visible improvement after that, he might be in trouble.

Post like this are hell funny,  but I don't see the same energy with Manchester City and players who play for them yet to score a single goal in the year 2024. You won't do all these because they don't play for Manchester United.
Did the tactics used by Amorim during the Manchester derby work? Most of you just on here to type whatever you like, well it's fine. You can't expect changes when most of these players aren't gone.

[Barikui1]

Chelsea also failed to win today, they ended the match 0-0 against Everton.

I commented in this thread that this Chelsea vs Everton game was a trap for anyone who wanted to bet on Chelsea's victory, this is because Everton has been playing well at home, also in the last games in which Chelsea played at Everton's home they were unable to come out with good results and Everton managed to have a good result against Arsenal which was a game before this one against Chelsea. I'm glad I didn't bet on this game

Liverpool became even stronger with their big win at home to Tottenham with a score of 3-6. This was the biggest score of the week as there were 9 goals during the match.

I watched this game on TV and I confess that I am very impressed by the beautiful way Liverpool have played since Arne Slot arrived.

First of all, a big congratulations on your winning, because it's actually not easy to win a bet, secondly with all the observation I have made regarding football betting, I think the best way to go about it is to stake on few games, at least maximum of three, because when the selection are few, their is a higher probability of you winning, unlike when your selection are much.
So selecting few games when betting on football matches is the best way to win a bet.

Then as for the Chelsea vs Everton game, it was very obvious that it was a fixed draw, because how will they explain to me that after all the wasting of time from Everton and only two minutes was added at the end of the game? It shows that they the official just don't want to risk it further, they just want the game to end like that, a goalless draw.
Then as for Liverpool, though the league title race is still far, but at this point, they are the clear favourite here no doubt.

[Velvet78]

If you didn't watch the Tottenham - Liverpool game, you missed too much.    It was an unbelievable game first of all. Despite seeing no goal like in the first 20 minutes, we watched 9 goals in total. A huge 6-3 win by Arne Slot's students... I don't know how more I'm going to praise Salah this season. But he is just incredible with his goal contribution in every way. 2 goals and 2 assists here. 18 goals and 15 assists in 24 games when it comes to the whole season so far.

At the age of 32, Salah is still cooking and having one of his most productive seasons.    I hope Liverpool extends with him for a couple of more years.

Lastly, Manchester United got a horrible loss, I agree. However it is too early to go harsh on Amorim. He hasn't even made signings according to his choices. He needs time to have his system working too.

[Alpha Marine]

Normally coaches are held responsible for the performance of the team but it doesn't erase the fact that the players are very important to the success of the club. A team might have a good coach but if the players decide not to give their best, it's not the fault of the coach. There are times when some influential players will spearhead a revolt against a coach to facilitate his sack. It is possible that some key players want Pep Guardiola to leave Etihad.

Your last statement, it's possible but that's not the case here. The team is just having a bad season after about 7 years of playing top football. It happens. Even if the team was made up of the best players in the history of football from every position and the best manager in the history of football a time will come when they will perform badly, its just how the sport is. Nobody stays at the top all the time. Even Messi, the greatest and best player the world has ever seen, there was a season he was ranked 5th in the balon dor.
My point is that what is happening to Manchester City is not something that hasn't happened before. The loss of some players triggered something, and it went downhill from there. I think all Pep needs is three or four top players in different positions.

I can't just explain what is going on with Manchester United. Sacking Erik Ten Hag was overdue but almost everyone agreed that Ruben Amorin was a good coach considering his exploits in Sporting Lisbon. Now he is struggling to get good results. He needs to get the players he wants and the club would have to be patient with him.

I was against Amorim leaving Sporting mid-season to take on the United job. That was a very poor time to leave his club and also a poor time to join a team like United. Now, his former team is shit and his present team is shit. I still agree he's a good manager but he didn't analyse his decision properly.
United is a team that needs a lot of work to be done. Going to United when he won't be able to sign players in a mistake.

[Pandorak]

The results of a surprising match today,

Man United vs Bournemouth 0-3

Bournemouth victory over Machester United at Old Trafford Stadium made Bournemouth ranking rise to the top 5, Machester United crushing defeat was enough to embarrass him, especially held at home, in front of thousands of fans, even though previously Machester United managed to beat Machester City with a score of 2-1.

[Oluwa-btc]

Bournemouth victory over Machester United at Old Trafford Stadium made Bournemouth ranking rise to the top 5, Machester United crushing defeat was enough to embarrass him, especially held at home, in front of thousands of fans, even though previously Machester United managed to beat Machester City with a score of 2-1.

This Bournemouth side have been way better than they was last season with this coach. Last few weeks I remember one of their players scoring three goals from the spot kick. They also did the same with Manchester City impressively,  they're more of a tactically sound side and also a squad with young players ready to go all out for the club. Amorim has said it, patience is all h3 needs so he can build his team fir Man United.

[ITExpert]

The results of a surprising match today,

Man United vs Bournemouth 0-3

Bournemouth victory over Machester United at Old Trafford Stadium made Bournemouth ranking rise to the top 5, Machester United crushing defeat was enough to embarrass him, especially held at home, in front of thousands of fans, even though previously Machester United managed to beat Machester City with a score of 2-1.

Another defeat by Manchester United sent them further down. Manchester United should be getting better but they are getting weaker. In this match Manchester United has been defeated by 3 goals and Manchester United could not score a single goal and lose the match. That's enough for Manchester United that it should be enough shame for them to be weak. The opposing team put up a lot of pressure and scored 3 goals and won the match. Manchester City have also been beaten with difficulty as they have won the match by just one goal. Manchester United can improve their record because they have won enough matches in their record so they can be expected.

[Nanga Parbat]

The results of a surprising match today,

Man United vs Bournemouth 0-3

Bournemouth victory over Machester United at Old Trafford Stadium made Bournemouth ranking rise to the top 5, Machester United crushing defeat was enough to embarrass him, especially held at home, in front of thousands of fans, even though previously Machester United managed to beat Machester City with a score of 2-1.

Bournemouth full strength football team played very well against  Many United full strength football team. That was an easy match for the players of Bournemouth  . And they won the match by doing 3 goals in this match and  Man United teak could not do any goal in this match. Huijsen did first goal of the match and he did goal at 29 minutes of the match and after we were waiting from the side of   Man united team .  Second goal did by Kluivert and he did goal at 61 minutes of the match and he did goal at penalty and after second goal we saw third goal by  another player and now was the Semenyo and he did goal at 63 minutes of the match.Man United players need to work hard and if they will try then they could next match against Wolverhampton Wanderers team .

[hahay]

Chelsea also failed to win today, they ended the match 0-0 against Everton.

I commented in this thread that this Chelsea vs Everton game was a trap for anyone who wanted to bet on Chelsea's victory, this is because Everton has been playing well at home, also in the last games in which Chelsea played at Everton's home they were unable to come out with good results and Everton managed to have a good result against Arsenal which was a game before this one against Chelsea. I'm glad I didn't bet on this game

Liverpool became even stronger with their big win at home to Tottenham with a score of 3-6. This was the biggest score of the week as there were 9 goals during the match.

I watched this game on TV and I confess that I am very impressed by the beautiful way Liverpool have played since Arne Slot arrived.

I also lost my bet on the Everton vs Chelsea match because obviously, I automatically picked Chelsea to win. In my judgment, Chelsea is in a good trend at the moment, so I think Chelsea will still manage to win despite playing away. But yes, even though Chelsea had good dominance in the match, Chelsea did not manage to score. But even so, at least Chelsea are still in second place, and that is still a good position for them this season. Because even though Liverpool and Chelsea have a four-point gap but anyway, Liverpool have just played 16 matches and Chelsea have played 17 matches. Thus, it is certainly difficult for Chelsea to overtake Liverpool.

After all, with Liverpool playing away but managed to beat Tottenham with a score of 3-6 it was clear, that Liverpool really had a very impressive form and trend this season. Successfully leading with a score of 1-3 at half time I think it is clear, that there is no chance for Tottenham who play at home to be able to turn things around. Sure enough, because in the second half Liverpool still managed to make three more goals, it was a very impressive result of course.

[Palakka]

The results of a surprising match today,

Man United vs Bournemouth 0-3

Bournemouth victory over Machester United at Old Trafford Stadium made Bournemouth ranking rise to the top 5, Machester United crushing defeat was enough to embarrass him, especially held at home, in front of thousands of fans, even though previously Machester United managed to beat Machester City with a score of 2-1.

Bournemouth seems to has taught manchester city how to get a win from Manchester United .
Bournemouth performance this season has surprised us, how they are able to be compete betwen the big teams which have many star players in EPL standing,in the match, Bournemouth appeared very solid and took advantage of the weaknesses in the Manchester United defence very well.

For Manchester United, this defeat was a strong slap in the face for them especially after the failure to maintain the performance after the victory over Manchester City in the previous match, in my opinion, defence and consistency are still a big problem for Amorim squad at this time.
To be honest, I hope Red Devils fans do not lose hope in Amorim after he failed to increase the performance of the current Devils squad.

[Agbe]

Chelsea also failed to win today, they ended the match 0-0 against Everton.

I commented in this thread that this Chelsea vs Everton game was a trap for anyone who wanted to bet on Chelsea's victory, this is because Everton has been playing well at home, also in the last games in which Chelsea played at Everton's home they were unable to come out with good results and Everton managed to have a good result against Arsenal which was a game before this one against Chelsea. I'm glad I didn't bet on this game

Liverpool became even stronger with their big win at home to Tottenham with a score of 3-6. This was the biggest score of the week as there were 9 goals during the match.

I watched this game on TV and I confess that I am very impressed by the beautiful way Liverpool have played since Arne Slot arrived.

I also lost my bet on the Everton vs Chelsea match because obviously, I automatically picked Chelsea to win. In my judgment, Chelsea is in a good trend at the moment, so I think Chelsea will still manage to win despite playing away. But yes, even though Chelsea had good dominance in the match, Chelsea did not manage to score. But even so, at least Chelsea are still in second place, and that is still a good position for them this season. Because even though Liverpool and Chelsea have a four-point gap but anyway, Liverpool have just played 16 matches and Chelsea have played 17 matches. Thus, it is certainly difficult for Chelsea to overtake Liverpool.

After all, with Liverpool playing away but managed to beat Tottenham with a score of 3-6 it was clear, that Liverpool really had a very impressive form and trend this season. Successfully leading with a score of 1-3 at half time I think it is clear, that there is no chance for Tottenham who play at home to be able to turn things around. Sure enough, because in the second half Liverpool still managed to make three more goals, it was a very impressive result of course.

Liverpool was on fire yesterday as they hammered Tottenham Hotspur away from home it was the most ridiculous of scorelines as no one expected this kind of plenty goals from this game nine goals in one match is something that you don't get to see everyday, This Liverpool team seams to mean business as they have been on the top of the league table for a while now but nobody gave Liverpool any chance before the start of the league as there was a change in the management of the club

[Docnaster]

It's been confirmed earlier today that Manchester United attacking midfielder Mason Mount will be out for 8/10 weeks. His recent injury came few weeks after it he returned from an injury that sidelined him for more than 2 months. This is I think is a very difficult time for the England international and I hope he returns back stronger and better.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Whatever Amorim is doing to Man United, it's not working out. But, in his defence, he has to play with what he inherited after Ten Hag. He probably will be allowed to do some shopping in the winter transfer window, but if there's no visible improvement after that, he might be in trouble.

Impressive performance by Liverpool. Mo Salah is now the sole leader of the top Premier League scorers with 15 goals to his name, overtaking Man City's Haaland, who hasn't improved his 13-goal count in a while.
If Liverpool doesn't hit any longer period of season fatigue and underperformance, they're on the best way to win the league. And that would be a great debut for Arne Slot.

Amorim is just experimenting. He is trying to make his system work for Manchester United. But for that he will need to be quite patient also. Because for now he has to play with the squad Erik ten Hag has built. Amorim will need to be given not only time but also some good budget for new transfers. I feel that he will use the money more efficient than Erik ten Hag.    That guy spent hundreds of million dollars but the only success was FA Cup and EFL Cup trophies.

I have a big respect to Arne Slot's work as a Chelsea fan.    Nobody knew him until he started his job. There were doubts naturally. But now we see a club playing for big trophies again like the PL and CL both.

[skarais]

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Bournemouth victory over Machester United at Old Trafford Stadium made Bournemouth ranking rise to the top 5, Machester United crushing defeat was enough to embarrass him, especially held at home, in front of thousands of fans, even though previously Machester United managed to beat Machester City with a score of 2-1.

This is a form of inconsistency from a team that is seeking to return to its best performance. Even though Ruben Amorim managed to beat Manchester City, his players failed to win the next two matches in a row. Before being defeated by Bournemouth 0-3 at Old Trafford, Manchester United was first defeated by Tottenham in the EFL Cup with a score of 4-3. Manchester United's performance is still too weak to expect to win many wins, but they are starting to improve in several part.

Manchester United will travel to the Molineux Stadium to face Wolves for matchday 18. It is one of those matches that may be difficult to predict due to the poor results in their last two matches, but Manchester United remains the favourite.

[Mame89]

Whatever Amorim is doing to Man United, it's not working out. But, in his defence, he has to play with what he inherited after Ten Hag. He probably will be allowed to do some shopping in the winter transfer window, but if there's no visible improvement after that, he might be in trouble.

It must be admitted that in this match, in terms of teamwork, Bournemouth was indeed better than Manchester United. Andoni Iraola's strategy was so special, that their victory was not a surprise. Meanwhile, the strategy implemented by Amorim in this match with fast play and high pressing did not work at all. The reason is, Bournemouth did not let Man United play with their ball possession. Amorim should have made a substitution for Maino but he replaced Ugarte, this was also a wrong decision. Btw all Man United players played below performance, I think Amorim should find another formation, maybe 4-3-3 can be tried.

Impressive performance by Liverpool. Mo Salah is now the sole leader of the top Premier League scorers with 15 goals to his name, overtaking Man City's Haaland, who hasn't improved his 13-goal count in a while.
If Liverpool doesn't hit any longer period of season fatigue and underperformance, they're on the best way to win the league. And that would be a great debut for Arne Slot.

Yes. Liverpool are indeed unstoppable even though when they played against Tottenham they had a goal party and it was done at the opponent's home, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. So this victory makes Liverpool even stronger at the top of the standings with 39 points. Yes, even Mo Salah has scored 18 goals and 14 assists in all competitions for Liverpool, this is extraordinary. Liverpool did show a surprising game, even though at the beginning of the season there were doubts because the coach was new and not many players had been brought in. If Liverpool manages to win the EPL title, it will certainly be a special debut for Arne Slot.