⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[SuperBitMan]

Man City had a great opportunity to jump to the 3rd place at the expense of Nottm Forest, but instead they're at the risk of dropping down to 5th place, outside of the Champions League zone should Chelsea win their game against Leicester City tomorrow.
Something didn't click again for Man City, they dominated in possession and had more shots on goal but failed to score any. The only goal scored by Forest's Hudson-Odoi was a result of poor defending by the City, defenders left him unmarked and goalkeeper's error, who got reckless and didn't guard the near post as he was supposed to.

Meanwhile, Liverpool is leading 2-1 against Southampton at home after losing the first half 0-1.

Honestly Manchester City are playing like they are lost. They look like they forgot about how to play football.    I'm afraid it's no exaggeration because they were terrible today also.

I don't even remember them creating much noticeable attacks during this game. Forest were more dangerous and they got what they wanted with a beautiful goal.

As for Liverpool, they are about to win by 3-1. 2 goals by Salah, superb work! The fans must be worshipping him this year.  

Manchester City is not inform this season so I'm not surprised at the result today Nottingham Forest is very inform this season they are playing very well and I don't even believe Manchester city will win them especially since they are at home, however Manchester City had more ball possession but was on able to score, the game would have ended draw but C. Hudson-Odoi on 83 minutes scored congratulations to Nottingham Forest on there win today, Manchester city did there best but there best was not good enough I believe from next season they will pick form.

When Southampton was leading with 1 goal in the first half I was not scared because I know Liverpool will come back in second half and they will win and that was exactly what happened there was no way Southampton could win Liverpool not when Liverpool was using there best players, like I said before Liverpool has already lifted the premier league title, there's no way any other club can top Liverpool again this season so the premier league trophy is there own for this season arsenal that was close in meeting up to them has fallen because of lack of consistency.

[Amphenomenon]

If you look at points table of EPL, both Manchester City and Nottingham Forest have same number victories. Forest is leading Manchester City by one point only because of more draws and less losses compared to City. That's why it will be an interesting contest and it's difficult to predict who will win tonight. In premier league we have seen mediocre teams giving tough time to top teams and both these teams are among top 4 teams of EPL.

Rodri, the City's midfielder is back and practising at club's Etihad Campus. He is out of action since Sep last year due to ruptured ACL and his inclusion in upcoming matches will increase City' strength.

Guardiola set up Savinho and haaland to do justice to 'Matz sels' the Nottingham forest goalkeeper with the most clean sheet this season. He's had enough saves for his club and will bring the blues an unexpected gift. De Bruyne is on sub, I don't understand why he didn't start the game. It's going to be an iconic game for Man City a one to remember, if they win. They have better histories of defeats on Nottingham forest and wants to retain a fresh win today. Let's watch how NFFC will perform without Ryan Yates.

Nottingham Forest came out victorious with a late winner from Hudson Odoi, who has been able to get a win like this for the Nottingham Forest team this season.

To be frank the win is still quite shocking even if City are not in their best at least they have been doing better now but not being able to get ago is still disappointing base on their attack, although I'm not ignoring the fact that Nottingham Forest defense has been one of the best this season.

[Juse14]

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Arsenal made a record in Champions League history by becoming first team to score seven goals away from home in the knockout phase of the league. Both Man United and West Ham United have same number of victories, draws and loses in EPL so far but interestingly West Ham United has defeated Arsenal on Feb 22 by 1-0. If West Ham can beat Arsenal then Man United can also do that provided they play well on Mar 9th. Arsenal on the other hand can't afford more defeats to remain in contest of winning this season title.   

I agree with that because when on the field, unexpected things always happen and can change the situation, such as in the match between Arsenal vs West Ham, where in that match Arsenal had to lose narrowly to West Ham. and the red card that Arsenal got in that match was one of the causes of their defeat to West Ham.

That's if we talk about the possibility, but if we look at the performance between Arsenal and Man United at this time, it is very unlikely that Ruben Amorin's team can take 3 points from Arsenal.

Liverpool next encounter is against Southampton, Liverpool has lost only one game while Southampton has won only 2 games. Liverpool are favourite for that game.

The match ended with a score of 3-1, Liverpool again managed to win over Southampton. in that match it was quite surprising when at the end of the first half Southampton was able to create an advantage that made the temporary score 1-0. While for the second half, it seemed that the half belonged to Liverpool, they really performed well and were able to score 3 goals that brought victory to Liverpool, with 1 goal belonging to D. Nunez and 2 goals belonging to Moh Salah.

[SensitiveEyes]

Southampton gave them a fright by scoring first but Mohamed Salah scored two goals in the 3-1 victory. Today Salah became Liverpool's third highest goal scorer and the fourth highest PL goalscorer on 184 goals. The next name he will try to surpass is Andy Cole who scored 187 PL goals.

[CroverNo01]

Nottingham Forest came out victorious with a late winner from Hudson Odoi, who has been able to get a win like this for the Nottingham Forest team this season.

To be frank the win is still quite shocking even if City are not in their best at least they have been doing better now but not being able to get ago is still disappointing base on their attack, although I'm not ignoring the fact that Nottingham Forest defense has been one of the best this season.

Don't ever underrated any club that's pushing to gain more providing aides. Nottingham Forest was consistent in performance. After today's stunning display against Manchester City, Nottingham Forest mean business, they're elite and competent of grabbing every winnings. Nuno Herlander is serious when he talked about taking Nottingham Forest to UCL next season. They secure their third position safely with a 1 nil victory over Manchester City. Hudson Odoi is important for Nottingham Forest after all because he scored a late goal in the 80+ minutes to give his side the lead against the elite citizens. One could possibly imagine the frustrating face on Pep Guardiola after his side failed to obtain a point today against Nottingham.

[Amphenomenon]

Nottingham Forest came out victorious with a late winner from Hudson Odoi, who has been able to get a win like this for the Nottingham Forest team this season.

To be frank the win is still quite shocking even if City are not in their best at least they have been doing better now but not being able to get ago is still disappointing base on their attack, although I'm not ignoring the fact that Nottingham Forest defense has been one of the best this season.

Don't ever underrated any club that's pushing to gain more providing aides. Nottingham Forest was consistent in performance. After today's stunning display against Manchester City, Nottingham Forest mean business, they're elite and competent of grabbing every winnings. Nuno Herlander is serious when he talked about taking Nottingham Forest to UCL next season. They secure their third position safely with a 1 nil victory over Manchester City. Hudson Odoi is important for Nottingham Forest after all because he scored a late goal in the 80+ minutes to give his side the lead against the elite citizens. One could possibly imagine the frustrating face on Pep Guardiola after his side failed to obtain a point today against Nottingham.

I don't really underestimate a team like Nottingham Forest this season to be frank. They have been giving fine football this season but that doesn't mean they haven't suffered huge lost this season against Bournemouth when they lost 5 goals to nil. Football do happen indeed but the lost was still somehow surprising.

Pep Guardiola and his men definitely would be disappointed by the way.

[Derekfunds]

Manchester United performance might be so poor this season, but Arsenal playing against Manchester United won’t really be a easy match for Arsenal, the pattern which Manchester United will play will be a different one, and Manchester United might surprise us the same way they surprised us against Manchester city, nobody expected a win from Manchester United in the match.

The upcoming game between Arsenal and Manchester United  I don't think the game will be hard for Arsenal.  Even though Manchester United typically delivers a huge surprise when they play against strong teams, I'm expecting the game to be simple to win for arsenal; because their performances aren't good enough to compare to Arsenal's.

If Manchester United will be playing against a weak them, then am not always having confidence in them, but now that they will be playing against a strong team, it’s not going to be a easy one, am not saying Manchester United will in the match, but even if Arsenal will win, it’s not going to be a easy one.

I know anything can happen in football, but given how Manchester United has been playing very poorly, I didn't think they would do well in their upcoming match against Arsenal. Their performances have been so poor since the start of the season, and they haven't improved up to today.

In my opinion, Arsenal will easily win Manchester United tomorrow, Manchester United is playing at home that's more reason for me to believe that they won't be able to stop the gunners tomorrow because of their bad home record. Arsenal is aiming to close in on the wide gap between them and the league leaders Liverpool, so definitely they will do everything to win that game also, they have already qualified for the next round of the Champions League after beating PSV 7 - 1 so I don't think they will reserve players against Manchester United.

Judging based on both team current performance it is possible that Arsenal will win them but football is far more than that, that is to say that anytime is possible in the game of football and don't be surprise if Manchester united win Arsenal tomorrow or draw them because all the team has there history. The fact that Arsenal win 7:1 in the champions league doesn't mean they will win tomorrow and remember nothing is constant in football, a big team may loss to small team today and tomorrow they will meet a big team and win them that is football, tomorrow well tell and for me even if Manchester united is not in a good form tomorrow won't be easy for Arsenal.

[Stable090]

You’ll just know it’s up for Manchester City with this kind of performance. Talks around has it that it’s no longer the players given that, they are all in form and without injury situations and still, they couldn’t manage to beat this Nottingham Forest side. Not only did they conceive, they did at a time where it would take more than they’ve got to get back into the game. Gibbs White has been truly instrumental to the success of Nottingham Forest, man is good at creating miracles.

Am not surprised with today’s result, but I was thinking maybe Manchester City will struggle to get a win in the match, but they couldn’t get a win in the match. Nottingham forest is a dangerous club, and I expected them to give Manchester city difficult moment in the match, and they did, they were even able to get a win in the match, Nottingham forest are now ahead of Manchester City with 4 points, Nottingham forest are doing everything possible to maintain the top 4 this season, and from the way they are playing, they might be able to achieve that.

[emrecemsan]

Southampton gave them a fright by scoring first but Mohamed Salah scored two goals in the 3-1 victory. Today Salah became Liverpool's third highest goal scorer and the fourth highest PL goalscorer on 184 goals. The next name he will try to surpass is Andy Cole who scored 187 PL goals.

At first yes, I also thought it was going to be a really difficult match for Liverpool. But Arne Slot's team pulled themselves together in the 2nd half and made a nice comeback. 

Salah is just incredible... 29 matches; 27 goals and 17 assists in the PL. It feels like a dream but it's not. I don't know maybe this is even his top performance in his PL career. I hope Liverpool extends his contract. I think he should stay at least for another year.

At last Manchester City... It looks like I was too optimistic about them.    They played badly and deserved the loss. Good for Forest and I hope they finish the season in top 4.

[Ryu_Ar1]

Southampton gave them a fright by scoring first but Mohamed Salah scored two goals in the 3-1 victory. Today Salah became Liverpool's third highest goal scorer and the fourth highest PL goalscorer on 184 goals. The next name he will try to surpass is Andy Cole who scored 187 PL goals.

It was actually quite surprising when Southampton took the lead in today's match but it seems that it was not enough especially with 2 mistakes that resulted in penalties making Liverpool comeback with a score of 3-1 in this match.

Quite happy to see Southampton get 1 goal first, it's just that the dominance shown by Liverpool is quite good in today's match which makes Southampton unable to focus especially to withstand the onslaught by Liverpool which makes them make repeated mistakes that make the referee give 2 penalties in this match.

But on the other hand, this penalty made Liverpool lucky in my opinion because it cannot be denied that if there were not many mistakes made by Southampton, this match could have been a draw but there were so many mistakes they made that made the previous advantage in the first half ended in vain.

[Josefjix]

At first yes, I also thought it was going to be a really difficult match for Liverpool. But Arne Slot's team pulled themselves together in the 2nd half and made a nice comeback.  

Salah is just incredible... 29 matches; 27 goals and 17 assists in the PL. It feels like a dream but it's not. I don't know maybe this is even his top performance in his PL career. I hope Liverpool extends his contract. I think he should stay at least for another year.

Liverpool had already gotten the ticket to EPL winning champions this season, they actually deserve it and it's impressive to see them winning every games both local and international encounters.

At last Manchester City... It looks like I was too optimistic about them.    They played badly and deserved the loss. Good for Forest and I hope they finish the season in top 4.

This season marks the worst season for the blues after they got recovered by Pep administration couple of seasons ago, Pep has been a major turnaround for Man City but this season shows us the saying that "an injury for one is an injury for all"
I'm amazed how Forest is standing out in the PL and hoping to play in champions league next season, maybe their first time, idk.

[SUPERSAIAN]

Despite the contract problem, Mohamed Salah continues to show off in the matches without being affected by this situation. There was a significant progress on the way to the championship for Liverpool today. Despite having many chances in the first half, they could not score, the real start was in the second half for Liverpool and they easily secured three points in this period.

Ballondor should go to Salah and it would suit him very well.

[Mallampue]

Liverpool had already gotten the ticket to EPL winning champions this season, they actually deserve it and it's impressive to see them winning every games both local and international encounters.

I am happy to see Liverpool performance so well this season because they can take advantage of many matches by looking for points. Liverpool have 9 remaining matches that they can take advantage of to continue collecting points. Moreover, They are already far ahead of arsenal who are in second place so they are so safe with the current points difference. Salah also scored two goals in today match, He has scored 27 goals in the Premier league of course he will have the opportunity to bring home the golden boot. He became a legend in livervool because with liverpool his career was so good and he got a big name.

[Issa56]

At first yes, I also thought it was going to be a really difficult match for Liverpool. But Arne Slot's team pulled themselves together in the 2nd half and made a nice comeback. 

How will anyone even think the match will be difficult for Liverpool? Southampton is a club that can’t avoid relegation this season, how will Southampton be able to defeat Liverpool or even give them difficult time in the match, I expected a win from Liverpool, and I knew it’s going to be a easy win for Liverpool, and they were able to secure a win in the match, Liverpool is so close to winning the trophy this season. Slot won’t do anything stupid right now, he will do everything possible to win all the matches which he is having left.

At last Manchester City... It looks like I was too optimistic about them.    They played badly and deserved the loss. Good for Forest and I hope they finish the season in top 4.

Am no longer expecting anything from Manchester city this season, what Manchester city is currently fighting for is top 4 and if they are not careful, they might not be getting it. City are playing poorly, and what pep should focus on is just how to improve Manchester city performance by next season, because this season is about to end already.

[Judith87403]

Southampton gave them a fright by scoring first but Mohamed Salah scored two goals in the 3-1 victory. Today Salah became Liverpool's third highest goal scorer and the fourth highest PL goalscorer on 184 goals. The next name he will try to surpass is Andy Cole who scored 187 PL goals.

Actually the goal was not even a fright to liverpool, because southempton is the least team in the premier league as it stands so liverpool was not even moved when southempton took the lead, because they believe in there selves that they will definitely make an equalizer. Well I also thank liverpool for given southempton the opportunity to score one goal so as to favour those gamblers who predicted the both teams to score, I think those gamblers who bet on both teams to score took a very big risk. Because the possibility for southempton to score in that match will be very high, this is why football is unpredictable because I never thought or imagine that southempton will even succeed in scoring one goal.

[MK-74]

Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 1-0 at home and maintained their place in the table.
If Manchester City had won this match, they would have climbed to 3rd place.

Liverpool won very comfortably and won 3-1. They beat Southampton, the team that will definitely be relegated from the league.

[uchegod-21]

Liverpool had already gotten the ticket to EPL winning champions this season, they actually deserve it and it's impressive to see them winning every games both local and international encounters.

I am happy to see Liverpool performance so well this season because they can take advantage of many matches by looking for points. Liverpool have 9 remaining matches that they can take advantage of to continue collecting points. Moreover, They are already far ahead of arsenal who are in second place so they are so safe with the current points difference. Salah also scored two goals in today match, He has scored 27 goals in the Premier league of course he will have the opportunity to bring home the golden boot. He became a legend in livervool because with liverpool his career was so good and he got a big name.

Liverpool is the favourites this season and there's no doubt that they're going to be the champions of the English Premier league this season.
In the other hand, Mohammed Salah is not only the top scorer of this season, he has also registered himself in the list of the all time EPL highest goal scorers, and also the only active footballer in the list. This means that he has the opportunity to overtake so many persons in the list.

[Woodie]

Southampton gave them a fright by scoring first but Mohamed Salah scored two goals in the 3-1 victory. Today Salah became Liverpool's third highest goal scorer and the fourth highest PL goalscorer on 184 goals. The next name he will try to surpass is Andy Cole who scored 187 PL goals.

I was going to be embarrassing for all whole Liverpool team to lose to struggling Southampton when they playing some good football ⚽️ at the moment!!

Perhaps the ref has to be given credit for the penalties too because playing a team fighting to stay in the Premier League isn't an easy one  

And on the topic of top goalscorers,  honestly I see Salah going for it to be the top guy  and doesn't look like he will be slowing down anytime soon...maybe go for the Ronaldo way retire after 35years.

[Sticky Bomb]

If you look at points table of EPL, both Manchester City and Nottingham Forest have same number victories. Forest is leading Manchester City by one point only because of more draws and less losses compared to City. That's why it will be an interesting contest and it's difficult to predict who will win tonight. In premier league we have seen mediocre teams giving tough time to top teams and both these teams are among top 4 teams of EPL.

Rodri, the City's midfielder is back and practising at club's Etihad Campus. He is out of action since Sep last year due to ruptured ACL and his inclusion in upcoming matches will increase City' strength.

Guardiola set up Savinho and haaland to do justice to 'Matz sels' the Nottingham forest goalkeeper with the most clean sheet this season. He's had enough saves for his club and will bring the blues an unexpected gift. De Bruyne is on sub, I don't understand why he didn't start the game. It's going to be an iconic game for Man City a one to remember, if they win. They have better histories of defeats on Nottingham forest and wants to retain a fresh win today. Let's watch how NFFC will perform without Ryan Yates.

Somehow I knew instinctively that Manchester city doesn't have a chance to win today's match. The defense of. Nottingham Forest is very tight and their keys a demon of saves. Nottingham Forest has this pattern of strong defense and electrifying counter attacks and it has been working fine for them. Their latest victory over City today validates the effectiveness of their play pattern,

If Chelsea wins tomorrow, they would reclaim the 4th position from Manchester city with a 2 points lead.

[Rengga Jati]

Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City 1-0 at home and maintained their place in the table.
If Manchester City had won this match, they would have climbed to 3rd place.

It was amazing that Nottingham Forest could beat Man City. It proves that Nottingham Forest deserves to stay in 3rd place. Seeing this result, I'm very sure that Nottingham Forest will finish in the top 3 at the end of the season. They are no longer a weak team, they are totally different in this season. Nottingham Forest is a strong team now.

Liverpool won very comfortably and won 3-1. They beat Southampton, the team that will definitely be relegated from the league.

Liverpool got 2 penalties, it makes them easily won the match. However, Liverpool deserves to win, they very dominated the match. They made 28 shots, they actually can score more than 5 goals if they have more accurate shots. Yes, Southampton is no doubt that they will be out from EPL for the next season.