⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Slow death]

Liverpool will easily win the Premier League title. After losing in the last match, Liverpool is still 11 points ahead of Arsenal. Arsenal have very little chance of reducing their lead to 11 points in 7 matches. So even if Liverpool loses a few matches, it will not be a big loss.

I'm a Liverpool fan, but I've always told people not to get too cocky that because Liverpool have a points advantage in the table they'll easily be champions. This is the Premier League. I've seen Arsenal have a points advantage in the past and in the last few rounds they lost the lead in the table to Manchester City.

As long as Liverpool are not mathematically declared champions, then they shouldn't celebrate. They should focus on winning every game, because their opponents can recover and still have a mathematical chance of becoming champions. Fortunately, I'm seeing that there's already progress in negotiations with some Liverpool players to extend their contracts.

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1909200479743050024

Virgil van Dijk will stay at Liverpool from what I see, that would be good. But Liverpool's defense has been terrible in the last 45 days.

[Accardo]

The poorest derby to be remembered, too many fan's expectations collapsed unapologetically. A goaless draw wasn't anybody's thought on the match. But it's as though what the both sides deserves, as their underperformances persists.

Those who bet on draws and under in this derby match, of course they are the ones who get money. For those who chase big odds by playing parlay, it is true in the Man United vs Man City match betting option, I predict they will lose in other matches.

I ignore the performance of both, but the draw only benefits Man United but not Man City because they cannot overtake Chelsea who first got a draw against Brentford.

Who would think otherwise, the match is a type that should play over 2.5, goals were meant to pour into those nets. Could it be fatique based on the end of season? Amorim never wants losses and would do anything to secure a draw, while Pep's strategies seem worn out, he's battling between Europa and Champions league. I'd prefer Chelsea to remain in the list of champions league participants.

[Pokapoka124]

Three matches winning streak keeping Wolves out of danger zone with now all three teams are set for relegation because their chances are almost end for survival tomorrow Tottenham hosting Southampton with Newcastle United will entertain Leicester city which are in deep troubles.

Ipswich which was looking good in last game against Bournemouth on road have defeat against Wolves at home which is big below and now things are set for them to go down Leicester City is also having end of another spell at top flight with now they have to do things again for joining Premier League which is surely below for them Crystal Palace and Wolves are doing amazing job as their performance is taking good change which bring them on stable spots.

Wolves have escaped relegation this season with their wins against Ipswich, Southampton and West Ham United. I think it’s unfortunate that the three teams promoted at the start of the season are the same teams getting relegated at the end of the season, they didn’t get to enjoy their stay in the Premier League.

[Pandu Geddon]

Wolves have escaped relegation this season with their wins against Ipswich, Southampton and West Ham United. I think it’s unfortunate that the three teams promoted at the start of the season are the same teams getting relegated at the end of the season, they didn’t get to enjoy their stay in the Premier League.

That is because their preparation for the competition with teams that are also trying to survive in the Premier League is still lacking. The result is they get bad results this season and will be relegated. They should have experience with all of that and if all come back in the future, then they will not experience the same problem and will be ready for the tight competition with other strong teams. However, we will see a greater possibility that the promoted team will also eventually be relegated again. Because indeed to compete at a higher level of play will require great preparation, including strong finances.

[Antotena]

It's disappointed me when they're performing far worsen after PSG defeat. They slowly lost their mentality, while they have last trophy that they must get. Their performance against Fulham was not that bad. They created so many chances, but they only missed too many chances.

Although they lost it, they're still having 11 points gap to the Liverpool. They have to win 4 additional matches to secure the trophy. It's not easy considering they fight some strong clubs. The good thing is that they have westham, leicester, tottenham, and palace fixtures to saved them to secure EPL.

There is metal strain after a defeat, I believe Liverpool is dealing with that currently but forget not, the season is left with 8 matches and Liverpool is ahead of Arsenal that are right close teams with 11 points, it will take Arsenal 3 games and 2 draw from Liverpool for them to have the same points with them and that's like making Liverpool going to their worst form this season because they have never been there, they are worst is to draw their games.

It's like only Liverpool that is having inconsistency in their games, they are not the only ones that has flop, every team in that table lose or draw match atleast ones in every months. Arsenal has draw two games but has draw almost half of the number of games they have played this season and as long as this keep happening, there will not be anyone that is going to chance Liverpool and be the winner, it's going to remain like that until end of the season.

[Pokapoka124]

Arsenal again dropping points in a game that looked like a walk over, wtf is going on! At the pace they are moving I wouldn't be surprised if Nottingham Forest got ahead of them because these guys always choke at the end of these games because players get tired and the alike...and with more competitions on their plate I see them straggling to put their house in order and they are lucky that that City isn't anywhere near them to over take them.

Arsenal playing against Everton is not a walkover game. Everton are a good side defensively and checking previous encounters with Arsenal shows that both sides have a history. I didn’t expect Arsenal to get a easy win against Everton. This draw doesn’t take away Arsenal’s place in the table, there is no chance Nottingham Forest will overtake Arsenal in the league table they can only fight for fourth or third position.

[Jossque]

Brentford played Chelsea to a goalless draw at home.Brentford don't have many goals in the league but we can't say the same for their rival Chelsea.Chelsea are struggling to stay among the top 4 in the league.The points difference with their closest rival City is 1 and it is certain that they will fight fiercely until the end of the league.
In the Manchester Derby, there was no winner.United had more shooting opportunities at home but failed to convert them into goals.City's loss of points has left them still behind in the race for 4th place.The race for 4th place with Chelsea continues at full speed, let's see who can finish in the top 4.

[KTChampions]

While Chelsea and Manchester City are gifting the 4th position to themselves, there is a new threat risen right behind: Aston Villa.    They are currently on a winning streak of 3 games and only 1 point behind Manchester City.

Emery is such a competitive manager though. He is doing the best he can and I started to believe like they might have a go at the Champions League once again.    Instead of Chelsea or Manchester City... Aston Villa's current form deserves it more than those 2 teams honestly.

Newcastle have two games in hand and their opponents are easy, so most likely Newcastle "now" have 54-56 points, it turns out that Chelsea and City are fighting for 5th place rather than 4th. Thank God Aston Villa are nearby and they can completely deprive City of a ticket to the Champions League. If I believed in justice this would not be a question at all (look at Forrest and Everton last season) but unfortunately any outcome of that case is possible.

[Adiljutt156]

So Arsenal tripped on Everton and are going home with only one point earned. That's not a massive surprise as Everton is a team with the most draws in the league this season.
Not much to worry about for Arsenal, as they are to far away behind Liverpool anyway, and the 3rd Nottm Forest are losing their game to Villa, so Arsenal might still end up with increasing the gap.

Nottm Forest are still in play though, after losing 2-0, they scored a goal in the 57th and are still pressing with 10 minutes to go.

Everton Football team Could not win match against Arsenal football team and that was good match and both teams performed very well in this match and defense system of both teams was good in this match. Trossard did goal at 34 minutes of the match and he did first goal of the match and after that we saw no goal from that team and after that Ndiaye did second goal of the match and he did goal at 49 minutes of the match and match was ended with result of 1-1 .Arsenal football team is very strong in this tournament but in today match ,they could not do extraordinary and we saw draw match and Arsenal team points are more on the table which are 62 and that team won more matches in this tournament .

[ILuckyGuyI]

Newcastle have two games in hand and their opponents are easy, so most likely Newcastle "now" have 54-56 points, it turns out that Chelsea and City are fighting for 5th place rather than 4th. Thank God Aston Villa are nearby and they can completely deprive City of a ticket to the Champions League. If I believed in justice this would not be a question at all (look at Forrest and Everton last season) but unfortunately any outcome of that case is possible.

Agreed there! Newcastle have more potential to finish in top 5 to get that CL ticket. We are talking like 5th placed club will surely get that extra spot. But I think this is near guaranteed this season.

The absent games for Newcastle:

• Leicester (away) which is to be played today
• Crystal Palace (home)

Both are winnable games theoretically. Newcastle are going to face Chelsea and Aston Villa also later. These games are really critical for this target.

[Mate2237]

Newcastle have two games in hand and their opponents are easy, so most likely Newcastle "now" have 54-56 points, it turns out that Chelsea and City are fighting for 5th place rather than 4th. Thank God Aston Villa are nearby and they can completely deprive City of a ticket to the Champions League. If I believed in justice this would not be a question at all (look at Forrest and Everton last season) but unfortunately any outcome of that case is possible.

Agreed there! Newcastle have more potential to finish in top 5 to get that CL ticket. We are talking like 5th placed club will surely get that extra spot. But I think this is near guaranteed this season.

The absent games for Newcastle:

• Leicester (away) which is to be played today
• Crystal Palace (home)

Both are winnable games theoretically. Newcastle are going to face Chelsea and Aston Villa also later. These games are really critical for this target.

I think the chances of Newcastle qualifying for the champions by finishing in that 5th place will be tough because I think that the only place left in the league now is the 5th place with what I can see from first to fourth place on the league table is occupied so it's now left for the 5th place place on .


Liverpool, arsenal and forest is already occupying the top three places and the fourth place is between Chelsea and Manchester City so it will be difficult for Newcastle to finish in the top five even though the points gap is not too big but I don't see either Chelsea or Manchester City dropping points for Newcastle United to take over that fifth place

[CroverNo01]

Brentford played Chelsea to a goalless draw at home.Brentford don't have many goals in the league but we can't say the same for their rival Chelsea.Chelsea are struggling to stay among the top 4 in the league.The points difference with their closest rival City is 1 and it is certain that they will fight fiercely until the end of the league.
In the Manchester Derby, there was no winner.United had more shooting opportunities at home but failed to convert them into goals.City's loss of points has left them still behind in the race for 4th place.The race for 4th place with Chelsea continues at full speed, let's see who can finish in the top 4.

The goalless draw was deserved because bothsides failed terribly to record a goal. They failed consistently to record a shot on target and you think these managers are satisfied with this particular perspective? Thomas Frank was aiming for a win but couldn't get one not when he faced Enzo Maresca. Brentford have always been a hard knot for Chelsea to crack. Despite the crucial position the host found themselves, they've been making stunning performance against oppositions and Chelsea was no exception for them.

[Princess Leah]

Brentford played Chelsea to a goalless draw at home.Brentford don't have many goals in the league but we can't say the same for their rival Chelsea.Chelsea are struggling to stay among the top 4 in the league.The points difference with their closest rival City is 1 and it is certain that they will fight fiercely until the end of the league.
In the Manchester Derby, there was no winner.United had more shooting opportunities at home but failed to convert them into goals.City's loss of points has left them still behind in the race for 4th place.The race for 4th place with Chelsea continues at full speed, let's see who can finish in the top 4.

The goalless draw was deserved because bothsides failed terribly to record a goal. They failed consistently to record a shot on target and you think these managers are satisfied with this particular perspective? Thomas Frank was aiming for a win but couldn't get one not when he faced Enzo Maresca. Brentford have always been a hard knot for Chelsea to crack. Despite the crucial position the host found themselves, they've been making stunning performance against oppositions and Chelsea was no exception for them.

I was pissed at Chelsea for drawing that match we had more opportunities and deserved the winning, twenty shots with five on target is enough to win but they couldn't find the net, if only our players played their roles more accurately then the whole points would've been ours but sadly we shared points with Brentford.

 Thomas Frank is doing a good job at Brentford he's made them to look tough against big teams and sometimes they seem like a big threat but then Enzo Maresca needs to crack that knot so it don't repeat next season, as much as chelsea played more better, they needed to score goals to compliment the good performance, drawing has made the struggle for 4th position more tougher cause Newcastle is wining Leicester City and are currently same points with Chelsea.

[SatoPrincess]

Arsenal's result was totally predictable when you're aware they're not playing their main squad. The result might be differ if they played Saka and Martinelli, but fucking sterling was there. They're know it very well they have no chance to compete for EPL. So, they moved away to the UCL.

As for Forest, they're starting their downfall. If they can't going back up, they lose opportunity to play in the UCL. They may be competing with City for the UCL spot, not Chelsea. They're having 2 points gap only if Chelsea win against Brentford soon.

It seems we will see the downfall of Nottingham Forest very soon.

Competing in the English Premier League is a huge task for every club in the league. The race for the league title against Liverpool seems to be off the table for Arsenal already because the gap between first and second position is huge.

I don’t believe this loss determines the future of Nottingham Forest. They are still a good side and have been incredible this season. I believe Nottingham Forest will do everything possible to keep their position in the top four.

[Zaguru12]

Agreed there! Newcastle have more potential to finish in top 5 to get that CL ticket. We are talking like 5th placed club will surely get that extra spot. But I think this is near guaranteed this season.

The absent games for Newcastle:

• Leicester (away) which is to be played today
• Crystal Palace (home)

Both are winnable games theoretically. Newcastle are going to face Chelsea and Aston Villa also later. These games are really critical for this target.

Newcastle just won their game against Leicester City who are more likely looking to join Southampton as the two clubs heading back to the championship within few weeks of game. Newcastle win move them to 5th just behind Chelsea due to point difference. The extra game at hand is against Crystal palace who are not looking good at the moment. With Euphoria in the Newcastle players right now I think they can win against any club at the moment in the league. I see them actually retaining that fourth position in my opinion and Chelsea struggling at 5 with Manchester lurking behind.

The extra slot will be giving to Manchester United depending on how Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea fairs in their respective European competitions, if they get dumped out early or one of them get dumped out like Arsenal it will be hard to see the slot at EPL this season.

[Issa56]

It's disappointed me when they're performing far worsen after PSG defeat. They slowly lost their mentality, while they have last trophy that they must get. Their performance against Fulham was not that bad. They created so many chances, but they only missed too many chances.

The only trophy left for Liverpool this season is just the premier league, i don’t really know what happened to them after losing to PSG, since they were removed from the Champions league, Liverpool performance has dropped, and if not that the point difference between Liverpool and Arsenal is already much, they might have find it difficult to win even the premier league, but with the points difference, and the matches left, Arsenal is not really have hope.

I was thinking Liverpool will win more than a trophy this season, but it’s surprising that they were sent out of the Champions League the same week Newcastle defeated them in the FA cup final. I was expecting Liverpool to win the FA CUP, and the premier league, even if they won’t be able to win the Champions league, but Newcastle defeated them in the FA cup final which is really a bad one for Liverpool.

[Spack17]

The standings after the last matches...



After Newcastle got the win today they have got ahead of Manchester City. And they still have 1 match in hand at the same time.  A really good advantage there.  

With this performance honestly I also believe their chance for the 4th place is higher than Chelsea and Manchester City both. Eddie Howe is doing a pretty good job and deserves to be a part of Newcastle for more years.

[RockBell]

Brentford played Chelsea to a goalless draw at home.Brentford don't have many goals in the league but we can't say the same for their rival Chelsea.Chelsea are struggling to stay among the top 4 in the league.The points difference with their closest rival City is 1 and it is certain that they will fight fiercely until the end of the league.
In the Manchester Derby, there was no winner.United had more shooting opportunities at home but failed to convert them into goals.City's loss of points has left them still behind in the race for 4th place.The race for 4th place with Chelsea continues at full speed, let's see who can finish in the top 4.

Their games looked aggressive and both of them were trying to score Chelsea was and the way the game ended without goals and Chelsea was making a lot of attempts but with all that, they were unable to score and both off-target and on-target were enough for Chelsea to have scored and Chelsea was an among the top four and to some extent that Chelsea even look better than Manchester city and the situation of all these clubs is just not encouraging because the only person that is doing very well, and the only club that is doing very well is not more than Liverpool and their commitment is doing very well for them because who would win if not for them.

And the game between Manchester United and Manchester City and Manchester United would have been able to win the city because they played them and they had many chances but they were not creative and their situation is almost the same.

[topbitcoin]

The only trophy left for Liverpool this season is just the premier league, i don’t really know what happened to them after losing to PSG, since they were removed from the Champions league, Liverpool performance has dropped, and if not that the point difference between Liverpool and Arsenal is already much, they might have find it difficult to win even the premier league, but with the points difference, and the matches left, Arsenal is not really have hope.

Their mentality declined and it seems that the impact of the PSG defeat carried over to other competitions where their EFL also had to be eliminated and their performance was again restrained in the EPL even though this was their defeat after consecutive wins in the EPL but it cannot be denied that for now in the last 4 matches Liverpool have played in all competitions 3 of them are defeats they received.

Their fate for performance is not too much different from Atletico in La Liga but the difference is for Liverpool they are now quite comfortable with the top position in the EPL which makes them still not too worried that the trophy is stolen easily because their chances are still great for the EPL trophy at the moment, it's just a little regrettable when their chances are still quite large in other competitions but instead their momentum is lost quickly which makes the situation different for now.

[Derekfunds]

The standings after the last matches...



After Newcastle got the win today they have got ahead of Manchester City. And they still have 1 match in hand at the same time.  A really good advantage there.  

With this performance honestly I also believe their chance for the 4th place is higher than Chelsea and Manchester City both. Eddie Howe is doing a pretty good job and deserves to be a part of Newcastle for more years.

Newcastle really played Leicester like people that are ready and willing to qualify for champions league next season which for now is looking like a possible case because they still have one outstanding match to play but the problem is I haven't check the team they are playing against to see the possiblity and chances of winning the match and topping Chelsea with 3 points and if they should win that match all they need from now is consistency else they will still displace them because there is so much competition in this top four.