⚽ Premier League 2024/2025 Discussion Thread ⚽

[SUPERSAIAN]

The club I'm not satisfied with their transfer policy the most must be Chelsea in the PL.    They are just signing everyone they can. It has been what it looks like for a long time.

I wonder what Boehly is up to with this... They have an unnecessary number of players in the squad now. There are more to come by this summer undoubtedly. So what?

Abramovich was a much better chairman than him! This is the truth. But he was forced to leave his job...

Chelsea was very good during Abramovich's time and they were making spot transfers to the team. His time was really different. Chelsea's squad is currently a mixed squad full of players. In addition, it is said that British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will take action to release the 2.3 billion pounds of funds obtained from Chelsea Football Club sold by its former owner Roman Abramovich and planned to be directed to Ukraine.

[SOKO-DEKE]

Ohhh Bournemouth you lose a gold chance to perform history and take out Manchester City out of the FA cup, when they were winning i think they are gonna win because in his home Bournemouth is quite strong, but somehow Manchester City comeback pretty quick.

In the other hand and thinking more in the Premier League this can be better for Iraola team now they are only gonna focus on the PM.

Despite knowing that Manchester City are not currently in great form, before the start, I was confident that Manchester City would do anything possible to win the game. So, even as Bournemouth scored their early goal, I still felt that Manchester City were the favorites to win.This is because, when it comes to competition, it’s hard to disqualify a team like Manchester City, especially this season, where they are not aiming for any trophy except the FA Cup.i can’t say much, but for me, I still see Manchester City as the favorite team to win this season's FA Cup. However, let’s see what will happen in the semifinals. If Manchester City qualify for the final, it will be hard for any team that qualifies to beat them.

[sotelorene]

Ohhh Bournemouth you lose a gold chance to perform history and take out Manchester City out of the FA cup, when they were winning i think they are gonna win because in his home Bournemouth is quite strong, but somehow Manchester City comeback pretty quick.

In the other hand and thinking more in the Premier League this can be better for Iraola team now they are only gonna focus on the PM.

Despite knowing that Manchester City are not currently in great form, before the start, I was confident that Manchester City would do anything possible to win the game. So, even as Bournemouth scored their early goal, I still felt that Manchester City were the favorites to win.This is because, when it comes to competition, it’s hard to disqualify a team like Manchester City, especially this season, where they are not aiming for any trophy except the FA Cup.i can’t say much, but for me, I still see Manchester City as the favorite team to win this season's FA Cup. However, let’s see what will happen in the semifinals. If Manchester City qualify for the final, it will be hard for any team that qualifies to beat them.

I knew Manchester city was going to win Bournemouth today regardless of there form and that was why I played them straight win but when I checked LiveScore and Bournemouth was winning 1:0 I was so angry and I then feel that Manchester city can not come back but when I streamed the match I saw that Manchester city was really possessing them and Bournemouth barely hold the ball for good 1 minute, immediately I have a second thought that Bournemouth can not win them so I didn't cash out my game, only for me to check again I saw 1:2 full time in favor of Manchester city, congratulations to them though haaland fucked up today.

[BIT-BENDER]

Despite knowing that Manchester City are not currently in great form, before the start, I was confident that Manchester City would do anything possible to win the game. So, even as Bournemouth scored their early goal, I still felt that Manchester City were the favorites to win.This is because, when it comes to competition, it’s hard to disqualify a team like Manchester City, especially this season, where they are not aiming for any trophy except the FA Cup.i can’t say much, but for me, I still see Manchester City as the favorite team to win this season's FA Cup. However, let’s see what will happen in the semifinals. If Manchester City qualify for the final, it will be hard for any team that qualifies to beat them.

Their is no excuse what so ever. There is no time Manchester city would not want to win a game but we have seen several times this season that they did not leave up to the expectations. It was a very weak Manchester city especially in the first half and the chance they got Erling Haaland squandered them.
I think Bournemouth was very blunt today especially in their attack, unlike them. They did not really trouble Manchester city defense and they made the game easy for Manchester city.

[Coyster]

Ohhh Bournemouth you lose a gold chance to perform history and take out Manchester City out of the FA cup, when they were winning i think they are gonna win because in his home Bournemouth is quite strong, but somehow Manchester City comeback pretty quick.

Bournemouth had a decent first half, but City dominated them in the second half, it was a commanding display from City and the stats says it all, 17 shots from City, though just 7 on target, and a possession stat of 64% to 34% in City's favor. The FA Cup is the last chance for Pep's team to win something this season, and they have a tough task in the next round, a SF game at Wembley against Nottingham Forest, it would be an interesting one.

[uchegod-21]

Ohhh Bournemouth you lose a gold chance to perform history and take out Manchester City out of the FA cup, when they were winning i think they are gonna win because in his home Bournemouth is quite strong, but somehow Manchester City comeback pretty quick.

In the other hand and thinking more in the Premier League this can be better for Iraola team now they are only gonna focus on the PM.

I already know and said it that Manchester City is going to the finals of the FA cup. I don't expect them to lose out, if they do, there might not be any trophy to their name this season.
So, I wasn't surprised that Manchester City won even if Haaland missed an early penalty. Who is the O'Reilly and why is he so powerful. Two assists to his name, that was great

[baeva]

Beside some main player injured, there are several things that make Manchester City performing badly this season, because Pep strategy already known to many club. Game style The City can be read and can be overcome by other coach. It's the same as Jose Mourinho today, his strategy outdated, other coaches can easily tackle it, and won it when face to face. I think, Pep must accept the reality if his period is over, he must learn something new immediately and learn to use new strategies for The City. I am sure even Rodri has returned to the squad, Manchester City will still be easy to defeat because others club already know what pep guardiola does.

Besides the injured of some key players and monotonous of the strategy/tactic applied by Guardiola, I assume Man City players have also a problem with their mentality. They are getting more often to get a lose, they have no longer the mentality of the champion that always struggle to win each match. Now, they may feel not really confident to face any team in EPL. It is actually the responsibility of the coach that can improve the mentality of the whole players. Since this problem continues, I think the players may begin to doubt the capability of Guardiola to handle Man City squad. The crisis of confidence of the whole players brings very bad impacts for the performance. This is actually a fundamental problem that Guardiola must be solved as quick as possible. Sure, even Rodri has recovered, it won't influence much if the problem of mentality is never solved.

I wouldn't go so far as to say they might not be confident against any team, that's not true. I also don't think they lack a championship mentality now because one bad season doesn't mean anything yet, after all it's impossible to win every season inside the EPL for years. It's still not Bayern inside the Bundesliga where there is almost no competition, I think MC still has a long way to go, we will have to judge from next season

[Issa56]

I knew Manchester city was going to win Bournemouth today regardless of there form and that was why I played them straight win but when I checked LiveScore and Bournemouth was winning 1:0 I was so angry and I then feel that Manchester city can not come back but when I streamed the match I saw that Manchester city was really possessing them and Bournemouth barely hold the ball for good 1 minute, immediately I have a second thought that Bournemouth can not win them so I didn't cash out my game, only for me to check again I saw 1:2 full time in favor of Manchester city, congratulations to them though haaland fucked up today.

Manchester City performance is still better than Bournemouth so I knew they will get a win in the match. Pep Guardiola made the right substitution in the match, which gave them a win in the match. O’Reilly was  brought into the match at the beginning of the second half, and he was able to make two assists in the match which gave Manchester City a win in the match. Marmoush was also substituted in, and few minutes later he was able to give Manchester City the winning goal.

Manchester City next match will be against a strong team, and it’s not going to be easy for them, because they both will want to get a win in the match, but with the pattern which Nottingham forest is playing with, the I won’t be surprise if they end up getting a win against Manchester city in their next FA cup match.

[DaNNy001]

Ohhh Bournemouth you lose a gold chance to perform history and take out Manchester City out of the FA cup, when they were winning i think they are gonna win because in his home Bournemouth is quite strong, but somehow Manchester City comeback pretty quick.

In the other hand and thinking more in the Premier League this can be better for Iraola team now they are only gonna focus on the PM.

I already know and said it that Manchester City is going to the finals of the FA cup. I don't expect them to lose out, if they do, there might not be any trophy to their name this season.
So, I wasn't surprised that Manchester City won even if Haaland missed an early penalty. Who is the O'Reilly and why is he so powerful. Two assists to his name, that was great

For now as it stands I think the FA cup is the best chance at any trophy Manchester city have for themselves this season because aside from that they have all been cornered out of every competition which includes even the premier league which clearly shows how they have been affected by the balloon d'Or winner. Also I believe their chances with the FA cup is highly seeing the teams that are remaining in the competition plus the international space would have had a positive effect on them.

[red4slash]

Manchester City performance is still better than Bournemouth so I knew they will get a win in the match. Pep Guardiola made the right substitution in the match, which gave them a win in the match. O’Reilly was  brought into the match at the beginning of the second half, and he was able to make two assists in the match which gave Manchester City a win in the match. Marmoush was also substituted in, and few minutes later he was able to give Manchester City the winning goal.

I think they will get back to bad luck with defeat because indeed the surprise goal from Bournemouth in the first half was enough to make Manchester City a little depressed but the second half they managed to recover and make a pretty good comeback in this match.

Pep did something with a bold situation in my opinion where in this match he forced KDB to be on the winger even though seeing from his capacity of course this is risky but Pep tried back something he rarely did.

Although this is good enough but I think he would be better off trying some of the younger players because Doku can still be placed there even though KDB was not too bad in terms of performance in this match but with rumors of him possibly leaving he should try more for some of the younger players. But with this victory Manchester City managed to advance to the semi-finals and their opponent is Nottingham Forrest who is an unexpected force in the EPL now.

[ginsan]

For now as it stands I think the FA cup is the best chance at any trophy Manchester city have for themselves this season because aside from that they have all been cornered out of every competition which includes even the premier league which clearly shows how they have been affected by the balloon d'Or winner. Also I believe their chances with the FA cup is highly seeing the teams that are remaining in the competition plus the international space would have had a positive effect on them.

Because indeed for now the FA Cup is the only trophy they can still win especially by looking at the semi-final clubs for now where there are Nottingham Forrest, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa then obviously they are the favorites for now.

But even so this still won't be easy for Mancehster City even though they are favorites but still for the semi-finals their opponents are quite troublesome. Nottingham Forrest although for now they are also quite feeling the difficulty of getting out of the pressure they have because they have to try to maintain their position in the current EPL standings but still they are also not opponents that can be underestimated later for Mancehster City.

Especially when looking at their problems that still can't seem to get out of their zone where the finishing problem is still difficult to solve for Pep and the defense that still has gaps, of course the semi-finals can be difficult for Mancehster City.

[pawel7777]

I think it's fair to say it was a very decent game by Man City, despite the minimal win and them losing the first half.
The City's attack could create plenty of chances, there was one missed penalty. Defense was also quite solid, the one conceded goal was due to a good play by Bournemouth and a bit of luck. They allowed Bournemouth only 5 shots on goal (2 on target).
And let's not forget that Bournemouth had a home advantage and are not pushovers. They are in the middle of the table and still have chances for a 5th place.

O'Reilly gave a good substitution and assisted in both goals. Who knows what would happen without him.

[adultcrypto]

Ohhh Bournemouth you lose a gold chance to perform history and take out Manchester City out of the FA cup, when they were winning i think they are gonna win because in his home Bournemouth is quite strong, but somehow Manchester City comeback pretty quick.

In the other hand and thinking more in the Premier League this can be better for Iraola team now they are only gonna focus on the PM.

It was so disappointing how the gave away their nice opportunity to kick Manchester City out tonight. They won first but got a little relaxed in the second half that was why Manchester City was able to equalize and later win the match. To win a big team like Manchester City, the opponent don't have to resort to defending instead they should focus more on attacking and scoring many goals so that even if they concede one goal from Manchester City, they will still have the advantage of the match.

[Sticky Bomb]

I'm not including the Champions League there because I don't believe either Arsenal or Aston Villa will make it. The Conference League trophy is nearly in Chelsea's hands already though. For the Europa League, I'm not very expectant for now.

Football isn't mathematics actually, but judging from the forms of other teams in the competition, Arsenal has a very slim chance to progress in the league while I'm definitely ruling A. Villa out in the next tie. I don't see any premier league club surviving past the next round. I can agree with you that Chelsea has the upper hand in the league judging from the opponents lined up, but for it being in their hands already, I can never say that until they lift the trophy.

Coming back to the Premier League, I think Chelsea will secure the 4th position again by beating Tottenham home.

Chelsea is really not in form currently, I just hope they can win Tottenham, for couple of games now they've played without an actual striker, I wasn't happy with Guiu's injury, the guy had much promise, but its fate, Jackson is back in training. Let's look forward to his likely being featured in the next game if he's fit or the upper one. Chelsea really need that win against Tottenham, else, they're on their way out of champions league for next season already

[SatoPrincess]

O'Reilly gave a good substitution and assisted in both goals. Who knows what would happen without him.

Nico O’Reilly deserves all the praises he is getting today. Pep was right to bring him in when he did because Nico O’Reilly was the game changer for Manchester City today. have done a lot in the game. I looked at the stats and highlights and found out that Nico O’Reilly was the one who gave the assists for the two goals scored by Erling Haaland and Marmoush.

[blue Snow]

After being humiliated by Crystal Palace at home, Fulham tries to recover its spirit. They need 3 points to shift newcastle and brighten position, they also have target to europan league on next session which means The City place will also be vulnerable to catching them. But in other side, Arsenal won't let Fulham win so easily, this london derby, public want to know who the strong in Capital. Arsenal also have a target to shift Liverpool position, even if it look impossible, but they still have a chance to reach that position. Now, Liverpool fans hope Fulham can overcome it because the fans want Liverpool crowned champion early.

[Unsoldier]

Ohhh Bournemouth you lose a gold chance to perform history and take out Manchester City out of the FA cup, when they were winning i think they are gonna win because in his home Bournemouth is quite strong, but somehow Manchester City comeback pretty quick.

In the other hand and thinking more in the Premier League this can be better for Iraola team now they are only gonna focus on the PM.

It was so disappointing how the gave away their nice opportunity to kick Manchester City out tonight. They won first but got a little relaxed in the second half that was why Manchester City was able to equalize and later win the match. To win a big team like Manchester City, the opponent don't have to resort to defending instead they should focus more on attacking and scoring many goals so that even if they concede one goal from Manchester City, they will still have the advantage of the match.

Manchester City moves on to the FA Cup semifinals, but it wasn’t easy. Bournemouth had their chance, and for a moment, it really looked like they might pull it off. But City created so many chances, and eventually, that paid off. O’Riley made a huge impact off the bench with two assists. Now, with no big clubs left, this is City’s best shot at a trophy. Facing Forest won’t be easy, though.

[Versatile_choice]

After being humiliated by Crystal Palace at home, Fulham tries to recover its spirit. They need 3 points to shift newcastle and brighten position, they also have target to europan league on next session which means The City place will also be vulnerable to catching them. But in other side, Arsenal won't let Fulham win so easily, this london derby, public want to know who the strong in Capital. Arsenal also have a target to shift Liverpool position, even if it look impossible, but they still have a chance to reach that position. Now, Liverpool fans hope Fulham can overcome it because the fans want Liverpool crowned champion early.

Fulham can only try to give Arsenal tough time but it will all avail to nothing because Arsenal will definitely win them because they are not rivals not even in this season but Arsenal playing to win the trophy is not possible again they have lost the chance and opportunity long ago what they need do now is just maintain there position and then prepare for real Madrid in the champions league though they are not rivals with Real Madrid but with what Laganes play Real Madrid I'm sure Arsenal can do even better.

[Velvet78]

Forest are returning to the Premier League with a really hard-fought FA Cup win against Brighton. They had to go through penalty shootouts as well to decide the winner. This means we have a quite tired Forest against Manchester United tomorrow...

I mean they have only 2 days to rest. It looks like Amorim is going to be on his lucky day.    But still I don't mean it will be easy. We are talking about the worst shape of the Red Devils this season. Probably they will struggle anyway. I would just prefer BTTS @1.74 for betting.

[Altryist]

Manchester City moves on to the FA Cup semifinals, but it wasn’t easy. Bournemouth had their chance, and for a moment, it really looked like they might pull it off. But City created so many chances, and eventually, that paid off. O’Riley made a huge impact off the bench with two assists. Now, with no big clubs left, this is City’s best shot at a trophy. Facing Forest won’t be easy, though.

A tough match, made even more difficult when Haaland missed a penalty early in the game, and then City conceded on 21 minutes. But in the second half City played as they should have, 11 shots on goal, 5 on target, to which Bournemouth could not respond, not a single shot.
Marmus also played well, scoring as soon as he came on the field and replaced Haaland, this time Guardiola's substitutions worked well. Before reaching the final City need to beat Nottingham, they lost to them not long ago, they will need to fix that.