⚽ Premier League 2023/2024 Discussion Thread ⚽

[alankasman]

I agree that it has been a bad season for Rashford and some of the other players. Antony hasn't recorded anything in 17 appearances, Rasmus Højlund has also not lived up to expectations. Alejandro Garnacho is better than Antony, also Bruno Fernandes has a decline in his performance. This is a different season for Manchester United compared to last season, so overall their performance has really suffered.

Taking too long to control the ball and choosing to continue to force himself to dribble until he can take a shot is the reason Rashford has experienced a decline in performance this season.
Last season, I thought Rashford played like no other Manchester United game I've ever watched.
The effect of Bruno is also one of the reasons why Rashford's performance has decreased. Bruno this season since becoming captain and serving as Manchester United's game controller has not really entrusted the ball to Rashford.

I agree that Garnacho is better than other Manchester United players. Apart from Alejandro Garnacho, in my opinion there is another name from the Manchester United player who performs well every time he gets the opportunity to play, namely Kobbie Mainoo.

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[Raflesia]

Højlund is very young, he has started to score goals now. I think it’s unfair to judge him so soon in a new league, playing in what is an underperforming team with lots of players who aren’t good enough.

Gamacho is a good player but the others you mentioned, I agree, are just not good enough. Antony is crap, a colossal waste of money and Rashford will never be an elite level striker. Ferndandes is talented but doesn’t have the mentality to be a truly world class player.

The problem that occurred for Hojlund actually when he was at Manchester United at this time was that he was too burdened with great expectations because we know that when rumors of Hojlund coming to Manchester United he was immediately aligned with Haaland even though in terms of performance at Atalanta he was not that good but because the hype given was so high that made this player impressed as an underated person that this actually made him become burdened and the fans were disappointed with what he played not in accordance with the desired expectations.

He is a player who is actually quite good, it's just that the expectations are too high from most people making it seem as if his current performance is a mistake. In addition, Manchester United's attack patterns and schemes and of course in terms of comfort in their dressing room are currently not very good, making it even more difficult for him to bring Manchester United because indeed expecting him to be one of the many mistakes made by so many players is very difficult for such a young age.

[Sakanwa]

De Bruyne is exceptional when it comes to attack and when I heard he was back i was happy because to some extent the De Bruyne has strength my club so much. And is presence means a lot to the club. Why would you say you don't want us to win the Premier League again because if you look at it now who else deserves it if not us. Aside that de brune is in my club everyone loves him because of is dedication to the club. When he went on injury I was not happy at all because I know it will affect the club and thank God is back and he came back with doing more womders. When you watch de De Bruyne play you will know that that dude is talented and that is anything his around its a very good opportunity for haaland to score also because De Bruyne give one of the best assistance you can ever imagine.

I believe that we are going to end up with KDB and Haaland playing together soon enough, in about two weeks. When that starts, like when they are both on the field, the result will not be all that easy, we are going to end up seeing City end up beating every single team. I mean they could still lose, it is a possibility, but they have become so much better if you ask me.

The fact that they missed these players here and there, and specially KDB, made the team so much better because everyone else had to step up, and that means everyone else plays great now, and with KDB coming back, they will keep on being great, and adding these stars will only make them even better. It is showing already, add Haaland on this and you got yourself maybe the greatest team in recent memory, only be beaten by that galaticos Real Madrid team.

Mancity are a great team with or without any player,no player is over important to City as long as they have one manager,Pep Guardiola,who knows how to get what he wants from what he has.If you see the period that Debruyne was not available,I thought they were going to loose almost half of the games they played,but it wasn't like that,they were still winning games back to back,it was only when they lost Rodri,that the story changed,it was then that they lose three games consecutively.However,there's no doubt about what KDB brings to the team every time  he plays,it becomes very hard for City to lose when he is available and around on the pitch.

[QueenVera]

In this match Spurs played great even without a complete squad. If they had Son, maybe the score would be different. Yes that's right. Man United's defense is very bad, especially goalkeeper Onana. Onana was very selfish by delaying going to the Africa Cup of Nations, insisting on playing with Man United and in the end not winning. The more Onana continued to play, the more Man United was hit. The number of goals conceded is very, very, very, very, very much.

I was surprised by Erik Ten Hag's decision, even though he had often conceded goals, Onana was still trusted to be the starter as if he didn't have a backup goalkeeper at all. If in another team like Madrid, they don't play well in three matches, they must be benched first so they can introspect and give the reserve goalkeeper confidence to be able to perform. In this match it was very clear that Onana could not be relied on in anticipating corners and crosses. He didn't dare cut the ball in the air, he was too focused on watching his teammates duel for the ball.

Manchester United defense as we know isn’t the best of any defense in this league and worst of it is their goalie Onana. I don’t see any key thing he added to the match that prompted him staying back from AFCON, because he still conceded some cheap goals and made some crazy shaky mistakes. I think if the Spurs squad was quite complete then it could have been doom for United. ETH still relying on Onana is one story we’ve spoken on quite a number of times .

 The man trusts his players gotten from their youthful age more reason Onana and Anthony still remains key in his build up project. I think Onana should be dropped for a while and probably he could regain his confidence to stand between the sticks, Ten Hag haven't tested the new Turkish keeper yet to see his capability and see if Onana needs to rest for a while, I think he needs to start trusting some of this substitute players too.

[Godday]

It is difficult to find a reason as to why Rashford has completely lost his best form this season. Last season Rashford impressed with 17 goals in 35 matches, while this season he has only scored 4 goals and 2 assists in 20 appearances. This is hard to believe even though Ten Hag has repeatedly given him the opportunity to prove his worth this season.

I agree that it has been a bad season for Rashford and some of the other players. Antony hasn't recorded anything in 17 appearances, Rasmus Højlund has also not lived up to expectations. Alejandro Garnacho is better than Antony, also Bruno Fernandes has a decline in his performance. This is a different season for Manchester United compared to last season, so overall their performance has really suffered.

I see Rashford's decline in performance also because he doesn't have a clear vision and mission this season. Moreover, Rasmus Højlund is still performing below expectations. The two of them still haven't found a good playing rhythm. I often see moments where Rashford makes bad decisions and seems to play alone. But overall all MU players have performed poorly this season. They are not like last season where they were able to appear as a fairly strong team in the league. This season they have really performed poorly with a goal difference of only 5 goals. I don't think they will get a place in any international matches next season.

[Oluwa-btc]

I agree about Rashford. He is really performing poorly this season.    I don't know what happened to this guy in only one season to be honest. Last season he was incredible and Erik ten Hag was still the manager then. But now the manager is the same but Rashford isn't. He is a very crucial member of the team as we all know. When he performs badly the team are also in extra trouble.

I understand that Manchester United are having a poor season compared to the last one. But skilled individuals still should be able to do their best for the team. Rashford can't give any excuse for his poor effort throughout the season until now.

He spent most of last season as false 9 and with Anthony and Sancho running down the LW and RW, he didn't need to drop deep to receive passes like he has this season because there is literally no distribution coming from the wings as Anthony and Sancho both lost their places in the team this season and Casimero and Bruno, who are supposed to provide services from the midfield, are struggling with match fitness.

Poor teamwork was more responsible for his drop in form and early-season knocks too

Wrong!

He was the main main leading the attack for Manchester United as everyone played the ball to see him score. Wout Weghorst did most of the marking and tracking balls ( one of the reasons I saw people as crap who come on here to bash him because they don't look at his team work and work rate for Manchester United last season )

This season, Manchester United has a new number nine and Marcus Rashford has refused to create chances for the Rasmus Hojlund.

I don't want to say much about him, take a look at Granacho, the team's performance poor but he tries to up hisngake at all times, top player with top mentality. I hope Erik Ten Hag dumps him on the bench.

[emrecemsan]

I also think the same about Hojlund with people who say he is not good enough yet because of being very young and playing in a new environment. At the same time this environment is a much more competitive one than where he came from. In the Serie A he was struggling to adapt and here it is pretty much the same - in the Premier League at least.

However I must admit that he was really great in the Champions League. He is still one of top scorers in the tournament you know despite his team's being eliminated in the group stage. Moreover he started to adapt to the Premier League recently as well considering his last performances. I hope he goes on like this. 

[Oluwa-btc]

I also think the same about Hojlund with people who say he is not good enough yet because of being very young and playing in a new environment. At the same time this environment is a much more competitive one than where he came from. In the Serie A he was struggling to adapt and here it is pretty much the same - in the Premier League at least.

However I must admit that he was really great in the Champions League. He is still one of top scorers in the tournament you know despite his team's being eliminated in the group stage. Moreover he started to adapt to the Premier League recently as well considering his last performances. I hope he goes on like this. 

Those who bash him are not good viewers of football honestly. They fail to understand that four of the five goals Rasmus Hojlund converted or scored all came from his own individual performance anf hardwork.
Manchester United wingers and attacking midfielder's have indeed created fewer chances for him to score goals. It's okay for people to talk about it because he was brought in for a huge fee.

Although I doubt he'll score up to ten league goal in the Premier League Competition this exact season for Manchester United. He's not a bad player, he tracks back and also defends when mandatory. He's gonna make history with the club!

[CLS63]

Hmm... Arsenal are still quite silent in the transfer window. We have already got past the first half of January. They won't have a long time to finish the deals in their mind if they wait longer.

I wonder why Arteta is still waiting in fact.    Because he looked quite keen on making some signings in this month. Maybe a move for Serhou Guirassy? I think that it might be possible. Because he has a release clause worth only 17.5 million € now. If they have a more effective scorer like him they can be more assertive for the title race as well. But let's see what goes around Arteta's mind in the coming days.

[ginsan]

It is difficult to find a reason as to why Rashford has completely lost his best form this season. Last season Rashford impressed with 17 goals in 35 matches, while this season he has only scored 4 goals and 2 assists in 20 appearances. This is hard to believe even though Ten Hag has repeatedly given him the opportunity to prove his worth this season.

I agree that it has been a bad season for Rashford and some of the other players. Antony hasn't recorded anything in 17 appearances, Rasmus Højlund has also not lived up to expectations. Alejandro Garnacho is better than Antony, also Bruno Fernandes has a decline in his performance. This is a different season for Manchester United compared to last season, so overall their performance has really suffered.

Rashford was quite shining in the previous season but this season he was relatively unable to maintain his best quality. Statistically, of course there has been a decline in his performance in making a major contribution to Manchester United. I think Erik must be able to revive the quality of his players in the second half of this season because if he fails to bring about changes in the second half of the season I am sure Erik will be fired at the end of this season.

Manchester United has many quality players this season but they seem to have found problems in their style of play. I think Erik has to implement a strategy that is easier for his players to implement to be able to win again in the next match. If you look at Hojlund, he really needs time to be well organized with Manchester United game, even though he is a quality striker but he can't find his best form this season.

[QueenVera]

Wrong!

He was the main main leading the attack for Manchester United as everyone played the ball to see him score. Wout Weghorst did most of the marking and tracking balls ( one of the reasons I saw people as crap who come on here to bash him because they don't look at his team work and work rate for Manchester United last season )

This season, Manchester United has a new number nine and Marcus Rashford has refused to create chances for the Rasmus Hojlund.

I don't want to say much about him, take a look at Granacho, the team's performance poor but he tries to up hisngake at all times, top player with top mentality. I hope Erik Ten Hag dumps him on the bench.

Well a player could be scoring goals and yet his team play is really below average vice versa. This is the case for Garnacho and Weghrost. The former is quite young but yet plays as if he’s the only one on the pitch even though he gets some important amd match winning goa but that’s poor coming from him.

 During the loan spell of Weghrost we could see how he came down deep to help defend and get the back then push for attack and this is one criteria of a quality player. The new striker is pretty good but with sting playmakers around. Oops, i think ETH should try and build this his team and their teamwork else he could join José Mourinho on the list of sacked managers this season, he has to do everything possible to buy the heart of Sir Jim and his group to retain him as United's manager next season.

[arimamib]

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Rashford was quite shining in the previous season but this season he was relatively unable to maintain his best quality. Statistically, of course there has been a decline in his performance in making a major contribution to Manchester United. I think Erik must be able to revive the quality of his players in the second half of this season because if he fails to bring about changes in the second half of the season I am sure Erik will be fired at the end of this season.

Manchester United has many quality players this season but they seem to have found problems in their style of play. I think Erik has to implement a strategy that is easier for his players to implement to be able to win again in the next match. If you look at Hojlund, he really needs time to be well organized with Manchester United game, even though he is a quality striker but he can't find his best form this season.

Rashford's shining performance in the previous season and the statistical decline this season is something to do with the change of play style. He's good at transitional attacks which is not what the teamplay provides him anymore. Erik must be able to revive the quality of his players in the second half of the season that includes understanding individual player strengths and implementing strategies to get the best out of each player.

The pressure to deliver results, especially in a club like Manchester United, is significant, and managerial decisions are often evaluated based on team performance. A mismatch between the manager's tactical approach and the strengths of the players can lead to underwhelming performances. Adapting the strategy to better suit the players' capabilities is a sensible approach to address this issue. Hojlund needs the adjustment period, even if he is a he is a quality players. Erik Ten Hag needs to integrates new players into the team and helps them find their best form. Finding a system that plays to the strengths of the squad can lead to improved performances and better results.

[youdacapt]

Hmm... Arsenal are still quite silent in the transfer window. We have already got past the first half of January. They won't have a long time to finish the deals in their mind if they wait longer.

I wonder why Arteta is still waiting in fact.    Because he looked quite keen on making some signings in this month. Maybe a move for Serhou Guirassy? I think that it might be possible. Because he has a release clause worth only 17.5 million € now. If they have a more effective scorer like him they can be more assertive for the title race as well. But let's see what goes around Arteta's mind in the coming days.

I think the Arsenal officials are wary of Arteta choice of players and that's why the transfer window is very quiet for Arsenal, After signing Haverts (who has struggled), Trossard who can't bench Saka, and even wasteful spending on a goal keeper not better than RAMSDALE; its not looking bright on the transfer window for Arteta.

What do you think? Can Arteta get any signings this month transfer windows?

[uchegod-21]

Hmm... Arsenal are still quite silent in the transfer window. We have already got past the first half of January. They won't have a long time to finish the deals in their mind if they wait longer.

I wonder why Arteta is still waiting in fact.    Because he looked quite keen on making some signings in this month. Maybe a move for Serhou Guirassy? I think that it might be possible. Because he has a release clause worth only 17.5 million € now. If they have a more effective scorer like him they can be more assertive for the title race as well. But let's see what goes around Arteta's mind in the coming days.

I do not actually think that Arsenal should hastily enter into the January transfer window. Arsenal has some pretty kind of players that are able to deliver them this season, if not for some kind of unprecedented injuries, these guys we are fully ready for this season. I only blame their head coach for not easily reintegrating the injured players into the team. Some of the players who has been absent are full of experience and they have the winning mentality. The best thing to do is that when such players with winning mentality are injured, you have no option than to let them recover but immediately they recover and fit to play again you quickly reintegrate them into the team in order to return to the winning track. Lately, Arsenal has been struggling more than expected and if they continue so, it will be so difficult for them to make the top four.

We should not also forget that in the last transfer window, Arsenal is among the club that made the most significant signings in the market. So they need to be examin what they players they bought have brought to the team before they will buy more, because this is business no matter whichever way you see it from.

[TastyChillySauce00]

Hmm... Arsenal are still quite silent in the transfer window. We have already got past the first half of January. They won't have a long time to finish the deals in their mind if they wait longer.

So far, kroenke has not yet announced the budget for arteta for this winter transfer season. This makes arsenal is not even moving, the club was not also being so loudly regarding the potential of its transfer. We do know that some strikers linked to the arsenal like toney but arteta is still waiting for confirmation regarding the budget given by the owner to shoop and strengthen its squad. The finish can be done easily as long as the target can fully cooperate with arsenal but there is also possibilities for arsenal to do nothing in winter transfer season.

I wonder why Arteta is still waiting in fact.    Because he looked quite keen on making some signings in this month. Maybe a move for Serhou Guirassy? I think that it might be possible. Because he has a release clause worth only 17.5 million € now. If they have a more effective scorer like him they can be more assertive for the title race as well. But let's see what goes around Arteta's mind in the coming days.

Arteta is still waiting for kroenke. I remember that kroenke was always announcing how much money allocated for arsenal. This is also impacting the movement of arsenal. Im thinking that if guirassy has become the best choice for this. It's still remain unclear which player has been targeting by arsenal. Guirassy's price still make sense but let's wait even further regarding this. Arteta shall not be deciding it based on his emotional. He needs to calmly considering it many times. It's caused by shall not make another mistake in buying the new player for the club.

Arsenal can do it better soon.

[klidex]

Hmm... Arsenal are still quite silent in the transfer window. We have already got past the first half of January. They won't have a long time to finish the deals in their mind if they wait longer.

I wonder why Arteta is still waiting in fact.    Because he looked quite keen on making some signings in this month. Maybe a move for Serhou Guirassy? I think that it might be possible. Because he has a release clause worth only 17.5 million € now. If they have a more effective scorer like him they can be more assertive for the title race as well. But let's see what goes around Arteta's mind in the coming days.

Mikel Arteta is not in a rush to make a transfer agreement this month because he is also waiting for an FFP agreement so that they can carry out player transfers in peace considering that the regulations are very strict, and I also don't know the latest news regarding how many players Arsenal want to buy because it's too There are many rumors about players being linked to Arsenal so we have to wait until this transfer season ends and see if Arsenal makes any player changes but I think Mikel Arteta will still do it in order to strengthen their performance in the English league and also in the Champions League.

Yes Serhou Guraissy could be a good choice considering the price is not too high but playing in the Bundesliga and Premier League is a very different thing in the English league which is full of players who have good potential I doubt Serhou Guraissy can perform as well as in the Bundesliga considering the Bundesliga not as competitive as the Premier League.

[Oluwa-btc]

Wrong!

He was the main main leading the attack for Manchester United as everyone played the ball to see him score. Wout Weghorst did most of the marking and tracking balls ( one of the reasons I saw people as crap who come on here to bash him because they don't look at his team work and work rate for Manchester United last season )

This season, Manchester United has a new number nine and Marcus Rashford has refused to create chances for the Rasmus Hojlund.

I don't want to say much about him, take a look at Granacho, the team's performance poor but he tries to up hisngake at all times, top player with top mentality. I hope Erik Ten Hag dumps him on the bench.

Well a player could be scoring goals and yet his team play is really below average vice versa. This is the case for Garnacho and Weghrost. The former is quite young but yet plays as if he’s the only one on the pitch even though he gets some important amd match winning goa but that’s poor coming from him.

 During the loan spell of Weghrost we could see how he came down deep to help defend and get the back then push for attack and this is one criteria of a quality player. The new striker is pretty good but with sting playmakers around. Oops, i think ETH should try and build this his team and their teamwork else he could join José Mourinho on the list of sacked managers this season, he has to do everything possible to buy the heart of Sir Jim and his group to retain him as United's manager next season.

Yeah, if a player like Wout Weghorst slow and and sluggish would track back and help defend, who's a player like Marcus Rashford the supporting striker in a way hop? Maybe he's been disturbed by this superstar mentality and impression from Paul Pogba and them rest. When I see him talk about Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol I burst out and laugh out my lungs because Marcus Rashford has nothing to shoe and prove, take a look at players who have taken an extra mile to be like them goat! Vini, 'Drygo, Garnacho. Man! I can't be stressing too much on Rashford.

Take a look at Kylian Mbappe a player he started before is at a top level because he kept his head to the game. Manchester United management sack Erik Ten Hag and then they're doing themselves, I haven't seen who's out there that'll do a better job for Manchester United. Only name I can call is Pep Guardiola but he'll never manage Manchester United.

[Baki202]

Hmm... Arsenal are still quite silent in the transfer window. We have already got past the first half of January. They won't have a long time to finish the deals in their mind if they wait longer.

I wonder why Arteta is still waiting in fact.    Because he looked quite keen on making some signings in this month. Maybe a move for Serhou Guirassy? I think that it might be possible. Because he has a release clause worth only 17.5 million € now. If they have a more effective scorer like him they can be more assertive for the title race as well. But let's see what goes around Arteta's mind in the coming days.

Arsenal's actions, including their present style of play and folding of the hands, indicate that they are not currently interested in any player. It's obvious that they're not serious, but I don't want to alienate Arsenal supporters by saying too much. Arsenal hasn't won a championship in years; all they do is compete and place in the top four. Arteta is not the right fit for Arsenal because he is unreliable in everything and doesn't take winning seriously because he currently has nothing impressive to show off. They have topped the table how many times but still falling from it. Serhou Guirassy is it what Arsenal need. So if they feel that is what they need then they should go for him.

[makishart]

Hmm... Arsenal are still quite silent in the transfer window. We have already got past the first half of January. They won't have a long time to finish the deals in their mind if they wait longer.

I wonder why Arteta is still waiting in fact.    Because he looked quite keen on making some signings in this month. Maybe a move for Serhou Guirassy? I think that it might be possible. Because he has a release clause worth only 17.5 million € now. If they have a more effective scorer like him they can be more assertive for the title race as well. But let's see what goes around Arteta's mind in the coming days.

Mikel Arteta is not in a rush to make a transfer agreement this month because he is also waiting for an FFP agreement so that they can carry out player transfers in peace considering that the regulations are very strict, and I also don't know the latest news regarding how many players Arsenal want to buy because it's too There are many rumors about players being linked to Arsenal so we have to wait until this transfer season ends and see if Arsenal makes any player changes but I think Mikel Arteta will still do it in order to strengthen their performance in the English league and also in the Champions League.

Yes Serhou Guraissy could be a good choice considering the price is not too high but playing in the Bundesliga and Premier League is a very different thing in the English league which is full of players who have good potential I doubt Serhou Guraissy can perform as well as in the Bundesliga considering the Bundesliga not as competitive as the Premier League.

Arteta has been preparing another surprise for us and as you can see that arsenal has been targeting an old guy like benzema. Arsenal has been trying to open the talk to get him as a loan from saudi pro legue club. Im thinking benzema was not the rigth choice for arsenal but this guy was not that bad compared to the other expensive striker. Arsenal will take him as a loan only from saudi pro league club. People were also getting shocked to see that how arsenal was opening talk to get benzema from ittihad as a loan.

Im seeing it as a setback for arsenal caused by benzema has a very big salary but he will come as a loan from ittihad which is good enough. The final decision will be on ittihad caused by the clon was owning the contract with benzema.
Arsenal will try so hard to approach him from ittihad. Some feel this was a bad decision from arteta but the rest was not feeling it as a bad decision. I hope that arsenal and benzema will come to the agreement between both of parties.

[QueenVera]

Arteta has been preparing another surprise for us and as you can see that arsenal has been targeting an old guy like benzema. Arsenal has been trying to open the talk to get him as a loan from saudi pro legue club. Im thinking benzema was not the rigth choice for arsenal but this guy was not that bad compared to the other expensive striker. Arsenal will take him as a loan only from saudi pro league club. People were also getting shocked to see that how arsenal was opening talk to get benzema from ittihad as a loan.

Im seeing it as a setback for arsenal caused by benzema has a very big salary but he will come as a loan from ittihad which is good enough. The final decision will be on ittihad caused by the clon was owning the contract with benzema.
Arsenal will try so hard to approach him from ittihad. Some feel this was a bad decision from arteta but the rest was not feeling it as a bad decision. I hope that arsenal and benzema will come to the agreement between both of parties.

Benzema to Arsenal??
Well impressive especially when you consider that they need a striker dearly and Benzema yes he’s quite old but he’s got the experience. Arteta must really understand that his team aren’t productive upfront and that reason, he needs a striker.

 Now the financial part is that they could get under FFP if they’re not careful because Benzema is a big name and he’s receiving huge amount while at Saudi. But I believe the board will be able to check on the situation and know a way out. Benzema in this Arsenal squad, well I’m seeing a little improvement but not enough to match Manchester City and Liverpool though, they'll still need more suitable backup that would match City or liverpool's squad depth.