⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[BITCOIN4X]

My biggest disappointment this week in the Premier League was when Manchester City drew at home against Everton. Pep Guardiola is at his wits' end to make his team win 3 points in many consecutive matches and these tough times they have not been able to improve even against weaker teams.

After winning 3-0 over Nottingham Forest, Manchester City have gone 5 matches in a row without winning. Manchester City only won 2 points from their last 4 matches in the Premier League, while they lost the match against Juventus in the Champions League. I honestly have to say that Manchester City seems to have unresolved internal problems rather than just losing some important players, I mean about some problems that are not exposed to the media, while the players know about it.

[Pokapoka124]

These Manchester Clubs are currently behaving like twins, one loses their game earlier and the red one follows suit and let's not talk about the Fernandez red cars because as captain on a yellow cars he should have known better... from now on I will be picking this pair to lose or draw because that's what they do best!!

As things stand, Manchester United  chasing the game with a goal down against Wolves and Utd being the traveling team this is another "L" for the team.

Yes, you are right. Manchester United’s recent encounter with Wolves was disappointing. They were battered by the lowest team in the Premier League, showcased the lack of cutting edge in the final third. The match exposed Bruno Fernandez flaws, his two minutes of madness costed Manchester United the match. Manchester United’s performance in that game has made so many supporters to start questioning the mentality of the players if they can be able to play and perform under pressure.

[Amphenomenon]

Even if Liverpool try to make mistake just the way they've been doing in previous seasons, Man City this time around are not informed to always take up that opportunity if Liverpool mess up and Arsenal who we all took will pick up the fight from where Manchester City dropped it haven't been living up to expectations. so winning the premier League title this season is almost looking like a free ride for Liverpool. Given the reality on ground Manchester City would only get it's acts together come next season because really looking like all hope is Lost for this season, so try and pardon us if we criticize Manchester City the reason is that, they are the defending champions, so we needed more from them.

You speak as if Arsenal did not top Liverpool in the end of last season, losing the league with just two points to Manchester City while also being behind Liverpool at the table by this time last year.

Although, I won't rule the fact that Liverpool can win the league this season especially now that Manchester City are really far from their best but still got competitors like Arsenal and maybe others, I won't want to see them as the favorite now after how  things played last season in the end.

[Roseline492]

In the match between Chelsea and Fulham, when they showed their ability by scoring a goal in the 16th minute which made Chelsea take the lead over Fulham, I think Chelsea will come out as the winner in this match, but it is very unfortunate that they could not increase their lead so they did not anticipate the comeback made by Fulham.

I got the sign of Chelsea possible losing this period from when they played with Everton because whenever Chelsea started missing chances that way no that something is coming, Nicolas Jackson who was there finisher performed exactly opposite with face to face with goalkeeper without much interception by by defenders. So actually instead of Fulham to win them Everton should have given the honor because they had much stand than them, however I think the match would have even been a draw if Chelsea had not scored the time they did because it slows them down a lot and even with the equalizer they were not too gingered up.

[coinlocket$]

Arsenal game is close the the end.
they are winning for 1-0 at 2 minutes at the end.
These points will be a massive gain over chelase if they can win.
They will be at 6 points from Liverpool but 1 more game played so a potential of -9

[Mame89]

My biggest disappointment this week in the Premier League was when Manchester City drew at home against Everton. Pep Guardiola is at his wits' end to make his team win 3 points in many consecutive matches and these tough times they have not been able to improve even against weaker teams.

After winning 3-0 over Nottingham Forest, Manchester City have gone 5 matches in a row without winning. Manchester City only won 2 points from their last 4 matches in the Premier League, while they lost the match against Juventus in the Champions League. I honestly have to say that Manchester City seems to have unresolved internal problems rather than just losing some important players, I mean about some problems that are not exposed to the media, while the players know about it.

Indeed, Man City's problem is seen from its squad which is not like before, Man City selling Alvarez was also a fatal mistake, Kevin De Bruyne and Gundogan's glory days are also over. However, logically Man City is trained by an experienced coach, it seems he can overcome this problem well at least even though it is not optimal but not as bad as what is happening now with consecutive defeats.

So I agree with you. With what is happening with Man City's current performance, we should suspect that Man City seems to be experiencing internal problems that have not been exposed to the media. A team as big as Man City who has a complete squad and has a fairly experienced coach is very difficult to understand seeing Man City's performance getting worse, even against teams they usually slaughter, they even draw and lose.

If you look back you might realize that after Rodri got the Ballon d'Or, Man City's performance actually got worse. Maybe this is one of the factors as well as karma because Rodri managed to win the Ballon d'Or which is full of politics and money. In addition, Rodri also makes his teammates jealous, such as Erling Haaland, because Haaland also deserves the award because he has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or for three consecutive years. Maybe this is what makes the Man City squad no longer compact and solid when competing. IMO

[AYOBA]

Arsenal has directly secure their 4 points against Ipswich Town and and move up to the 2nd place in the table by Havertz goal which is a smart move for Arsenal, there points gap with Liverpool is just 6 points and with the way make their performances so strong now; I’m having confidence in Arsenal that they will soon over take Liverpool from top of the standings, because they will know want  anything that can make them drop single points for now: they’ve to maintain their points and keep their consistency to be more strong against their next opponents.

[SUPERSAIAN]

Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium today. Havertz saved Arsenal at the Emirates with a goal that was a bit early in the first half. Havertz is Arsenal's top scorer in all competitions this season. He was everywhere in today's match, Havertz worked hard, did his job and scored his goal.

Havertz showed today that he can win a match for Arsenal without Saka, on the one hand, he may be getting a bit too much criticism considering what Havertz did. I think he deserves more.

[SatoPrincess]

Liverpool is about to make the biggest mistake they could ever make by letting their players go, and not offering them whatever they want. I mean when the team is going this great, paying a few million more is nothing, they could win the whole premier league, that's more money then they could imagine, having something like this is more important than any contract negotiations.

I mean we are going into that famous "last six months" period, which would mean that these players could literally sign with other teams at that point, so they need to have a deal before that day comes. There is no reason to believe that players who signed for another team would give their %100 on this club, so they need to do their very best to convince them to stay.

I don't know why Liverpool are not even trying to give some of their players contract extension, it seems that they do not acknowledge that their recent success across Europe and in their domestic league is because of the efforts of players like Virgil Van Dijk, Mo Salah. It shouldn't be so difficult for them to give a contract extension and a possibility of slight increment in the wages as this will automatically boost them and make them commit their best to the club.

[Obim34]

Liverpool is about to make the biggest mistake they could ever make by letting their players go, and not offering them whatever they want. I mean when the team is going this great, paying a few million more is nothing, they could win the whole premier league, that's more money then they could imagine, having something like this is more important than any contract negotiations.

I mean we are going into that famous "last six months" period, which would mean that these players could literally sign with other teams at that point, so they need to have a deal before that day comes. There is no reason to believe that players who signed for another team would give their %100 on this club, so they need to do their very best to convince them to stay.

I don't know why Liverpool are not even trying to give some of their players contract extension, it seems that they do not acknowledge that their recent success across Europe and in their domestic league is because of the efforts of players like Virgil Van Dijk, Mo Salah. It shouldn't be so difficult for them to give a contract extension and a possibility of slight increment in the wages as this will automatically boost them and make them commit their best to the club.

Knowing some early rumors about Madrid being interested in Virgil, the hot air had been cleared and nothing seems to connect the player with the club.

For details, Virgil is already a club legend there in Liverpool and I believe the club has benefited more from him than what he has entirely gotten from them. The class play from this player at his early age of career would have landed him in a more successful club possibility of same Madrid which he must have won more trophies by now. If the club refuses to replace his contract, I think that might be the end of him in the Premier League including Salah.

[Woodie]

The title race is still very much open for the top 4 teams and certainly not limited to Chelsea and Liverpool,  but I must say Liverpool have shown more desire to win games that's why they keep coming with results in their favour week in week out... do Arsenal pose to be serious title contenders? I don't think so, it's the same old story of good start but poor finishing..but we shall see how they perform in the next 2 months...

Btw should we put Nottingham Forest as a potential outsider to win it 

[Lida93]

The title race is still very much open for the top 4 teams and certainly not limited to Chelsea and Liverpool,  but I must say Liverpool have shown more desire to win games that's why they keep coming with results in their favour week in week out... do Arsenal pose to be serious title contenders? I don't think so, it's the same old story of good start but poor finishing..but we shall see how they perform in the next 2 months...

Btw should we put Nottingham Forest as a potential outsider to win it 

The season seems to be going in favour of Liverpool that everything they do this season in all competitions is resulting in their favour. The top four right now without Manchester city tends to look simple to say  Liverpool could win the league trophy should they continue in their winning streaks till the next two months actually. In my opinion, Chelsea, Arsenal and for inclusion Nottingham Forest are really not posing any aggressive threat to Liverpool's campaign for the trophy.

  Chelsea has been inconsistent with their winnings, even arsenal had to struggle to win Ipswich in tonight fixture. Nottingham Forest is mere visitors to the top four and by February they will get back to their actual normal position so I don't count them as potential winners despite where they currently are now, except they hold the fort till February then they can be considered

[Spaceman1000$]

Even if Liverpool try to make mistake just the way they've been doing in previous seasons, Man City this time around are not informed to always take up that opportunity if Liverpool mess up and Arsenal who we all took will pick up the fight from where Manchester City dropped it haven't been living up to expectations. so winning the premier League title this season is almost looking like a free ride for Liverpool. Given the reality on ground Manchester City would only get it's acts together come next season because really looking like all hope is Lost for this season, so try and pardon us if we criticize Manchester City the reason is that, they are the defending champions, so we needed more from them.

You speak as if Arsenal did not top Liverpool in the end of last season, losing the league with just two points to Manchester City while also being behind Liverpool at the table by this time last year.

Although, I won't rule the fact that Liverpool can win the league this season especially now that Manchester City are really far from their best but still got competitors like Arsenal and maybe others, I won't want to see them as the favorite now after how  things played last season in the end.

When I spoke about Arsenal not meeting up with our expectations to take charge after Manchester City drop in performance, I was referring to this season, I expected Arsenal to at least top the league table or be on a close points with Liverpool, at least you've remembered that they where two points behind the league winners last season, the normal trajectory would have been that they should be topping the like since their close rivals Manchester City are not in their best form.

[Hanadawa]

The season seems to be going in favour of Liverpool that everything they do this season in all competitions is resulting in their favour. The top four right now without Manchester city tends to look simple to say  Liverpool could win the league trophy should they continue in their winning streaks till the next two months actually. In my opinion, Chelsea, Arsenal and for inclusion Nottingham Forest are really not posing any aggressive threat to Liverpool's campaign for the trophy.

This is the best chance for Liverpool to win the EPL title this season. There is no competitor who is too aggressive to give them a fight. I agree with you. Chelsea and Arsenal are Liverpool's toughest competitors but their performance is inconsistent. Currently Liverpool has a 6-point advantage and will be 9 points if they can win their 18th match. Liverpool is still competing in UCL and EPL and they are very consistent in being the first rank in both competitions. But the tight schedule is risky for players to get injured. Arne Slot must do some player rotation to maintain their fitness and minimize injuries.

[tusandii]

Nottingham Forest has just managed to achieve their 4th consecutive win in the Premier League, the victory over Tottenham has made Nottingham now in the Champions League Zone. Nottingham have been a real shock this season, their brilliance has left the big teams in the lurch. Liverpool lost at Anfield, Man United lost at Old Trafford, Defeated Aston Villa and Tottenham have just become their victims.

This season, Nottingham has become a threat to the big clubs who have always managed to appear in the UCL.

Nottingham Forest has made tremendous progress this season, even though last season they struggled in the relegation zone and only won a few, but this season they can even beat big clubs and be in the Champions League zone, that is a very extraordinary result. I think weak clubs will not always experience difficult times if they try harder they will be able to reach the top and that is what Nottingham Forest did, it seems like they will be a dark horse club this season and will make it difficult for clubs that always dominate the top 5 EPL.

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[mamesso]

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Yes, you are right. Manchester United’s recent encounter with Wolves was disappointing. They were battered by the lowest team in the Premier League, showcased the lack of cutting edge in the final third. The match exposed Bruno Fernandez flaws, his two minutes of madness costed Manchester United the match. Manchester United’s performance in that game has made so many supporters to start questioning the mentality of the players if they can be able to play and perform under pressure.

The defeat was clearly very disappointing, they seemed to have difficulty developing their game, especially after Bruno Fernandes received a red card in the 47th minute. In the last few matches, they have always been overwhelmed when playing with 11 vs 11 players, let alone having to face opponents with 10 players. Man United have suffered enough from the difficulty of returning to their best form, but the result obtained at Wolves headquarters was inevitable because Amorim's squad had a big hole after the red card received by Bruno Fernandes.

[Oluwa-btc]

My biggest disappointment this week in the Premier League was when Manchester City drew at home against Everton. Pep Guardiola is at his wits' end to make his team win 3 points in many consecutive matches and these tough times they have not been able to improve even against weaker teams.

After winning 3-0 over Nottingham Forest, Manchester City have gone 5 matches in a row without winning. Manchester City only won 2 points from their last 4 matches in the Premier League, while they lost the match against Juventus in the Champions League. I honestly have to say that Manchester City seems to have unresolved internal problems rather than just losing some important players, I mean about some problems that are not exposed to the media, while the players know about it.

Maybe I'd channel my energy towards Erling Haaland if I were you. He sucks lately when it comes to converting chances in the premier league,  but the least he should have done was at least scored that goal ( the penalty he had ) kudos to Jordan Pickford because, I don't remember the last person who saved Erlings penalty. The problem they have not too difficult to see, they need players who can run and a proper defensive midfield since Rodri can't return.

[asriloni]

The title race is still very much open for the top 4 teams and certainly not limited to Chelsea and Liverpool,  but I must say Liverpool have shown more desire to win games that's why they keep coming with results in their favour week in week out... do Arsenal pose to be serious title contenders? I don't think so, it's the same old story of good start but poor finishing..but we shall see how they perform in the next 2 months...

Btw should we put Nottingham Forest as a potential outsider to win it 

Liverpool is just widening the gap toward their opponents in the title race. Although we must remember how City struggled at the mid season, but they came back at the late season. Such thing can happen with Chelsea or Arsenal as well, but i think Liverpool is fully dominating EPL now. Liverpool is just getting even better, though being managed by a new manager.

As for Arsenal, i don't think they pose a serious title contender. This pretty much the same like when they lost the trophy against City at 22/23. They're far behind Liverpool and i see no chance for them to take the trophy. The gap in their odds right is kinda small, but i see no chance for them. I consider Liverpool 's consistency as a key to win any games and lift the trophy.

That's pretty obvious Liverpool is the winner now.

[Cryptmuster]

Maybe I'd channel my energy towards Erling Haaland if I were you. He sucks lately when it comes to converting chances in the premier league,  but the least he should have done was at least scored that goal ( the penalty he had ) kudos to Jordan Pickford because, I don't remember the last person who saved Erlings penalty. The problem they have not too difficult to see, they need players who can run and a proper defensive midfield since Rodri can't return.

City's problem isn't just Haaland, they have other forwards who are just as bad, and a penalty doesn't guarantee anything, although everyone hoped he could score. It looks like City are going to do a good job in the transfer market this winter, the team needs new players, they need competition on the bench, without it everything becomes less competitive and results get worse, and even in case of injuries there is no one to fully replace them.

[SatoPrincess]

I have been reading a lot of criticism of Amorim tactics, Manchester United fans should be patient and try to forge a new path with this manager. Mikel Arteta wasn’t that great in the beginning but he’s now of the top managers in the Premier League. If Amorim is to succeed at Manchester United, he has be assured of the una wavering support of the fans and club management. When Amorim has signed his preferred choice of players, then we can start to expect him to succeed at the club. The previous manager, Erik ten Hag was a menace who almost ruined the club. He spent so much money to bring his former players to the club and they all flopped. I want to believe that Amorim will be better than his predecessor.