⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Pokapoka124]

Today Newcastle are going to play their absent game. It is against Crystal Palace home...

Honestly I can already see a decent win for Eddie Howe's students.    They are one of the best teams in the league recently if we compare form graphs of teams. Newcastle are given 1.72 odds for the win which is like a gift...

By the way Eddie Howe has been diagnosed with pneumonia and he is likely to miss some games. I hope he gets well soon.

Don’t just look down on Crystal Palace in this game. Don’t forget this is a Premier League game and anything is possible in the EPL. Crystal Palace lost their last game against Manchester City so they they will want to get a win or draw at least tonight. However Newcastle are a stronger side compared to Crystal Palace plus their home advantage they are likely to win in this game.

[Volgastallion]

Crazy to think about Newcastle starting pretty bad in this season and now being again in top and european spots, what could be if they dont start that bad? Maybe they can be fighting for the title for sure, now with this win they are so close to Arsenal for example and not so far from Liverpool, but now they dont have any chance.

[Woodie]

4nil wow and game still on.

Looking at how Newcastle has been playing of late, and seeing that Arsenal will be more invested in the UEFA games, am thinking Newcastle can finish in second place as their form is really good at the moment and it's been goal galore from them and with 6 games to go they won't get tired of scoring and winning!

Log will probably have Nottingham Forest finish in 4th, let's watch this space .

[Agbe]

Crazy to think about Newcastle starting pretty bad in this season and now being again in top and european spots, what could be if they dont start that bad? Maybe they can be fighting for the title for sure, now with this win they are so close to Arsenal for example and not so far from Liverpool, but now they dont have any chance.

Newcastle deserves to be in the position that they find themselves at this top half of the table they have been good in the cause of the season even though they started poorly they where able to get it right in the cause of the season, winning today game by 4:0 at halftime is something that is exceptional this shows that they really mean business this season, but I expected crystal Palace to show a level of toughness in this game but it like the attacking force of Newcastle is beyond them I expect more goals going into the second half of this game

[Adbitco]

4nil wow and game still on.

Looking at how Newcastle has been playing of late, and seeing that Arsenal will be more invested in the UEFA games, am thinking Newcastle can finish in second place as their form is really good at the moment and it's been goal galore from them and with 6 games to go they won't get tired of scoring and winning!

Log will probably have Nottingham Forest finish in 4th, let's watch this space .

5 - 0 now, it's a hammering for Crystal Palace right now the only thing they can do now is have a consolation goal to at least make the both teams to score option come through for people that played it so. Newcastle is back alive after the decline, right now they have won more than 5 consecutive games which puts them as the most inform team in the league right now in recent weeks. They are 4 points now behind Arsenal who are occupying the second spot in the league.

[dezoel]

Let us assume that Arsenal's draw against Brentford was due to their next Champions League match against Real Madrid, but I do not see it as an excuse, if Arsenal is good enough to beat any club in the Premier League, they would defeat Brentford instead of a draw. Arsenal can still win the game and maintain their lead against Real Madrid, they have 3 goals lead, and while they have good defenders, they can only defend during the second leg.

However, Arsenal's Premier League position is not safe, they are 6 points ahead of Nottingham Forest, 7 points above Newcastle, and 8 points ahead of Manchester City. Anything can happen in football, and no one can predict what will happen in the remaining games. Arsenal must improve in league games because if they continue this way, they risk losing their position, a draw or a defeat will not help them qualify for the next Champions League.

There is no excuse for the draw to Brentford because it is expected that every game should be taken seriously despite losing out on the title race. It wasn’t their best performances this season. Arsenal became too relaxed at the back after scoring their first goal and that mistake cost them. They need to learn to win games early in the match and not give opponents any chance.

You have good point but sadly currently Mikel Arteta is going on Champions League with his main focus because they understand they are going to stay at 2nd or 3rd spot which could be enough for them, but they can achieve something good in Champions League which could be good motivation for them in coming season.

2 draws surely give them setbacks but still things are under control, and they are able to keep good distance from rivals here Arteta needs to be gone with strong mentality and good strategy because things are challenging teams are giving their best for having good end so having good results always give them good support. Now Arsenal is heading for Madrid where things could be not easy, and they have to keep their nerve because this is going to be real test for them if they are able to keep things on good level surely they can do better in coming games.

[Dzwaafu11]

Let us assume that Arsenal's draw against Brentford was due to their next Champions League match against Real Madrid, but I do not see it as an excuse, if Arsenal is good enough to beat any club in the Premier League, they would defeat Brentford instead of a draw. Arsenal can still win the game and maintain their lead against Real Madrid, they have 3 goals lead, and while they have good defenders, they can only defend during the second leg.

However, Arsenal's Premier League position is not safe, they are 6 points ahead of Nottingham Forest, 7 points above Newcastle, and 8 points ahead of Manchester City. Anything can happen in football, and no one can predict what will happen in the remaining games. Arsenal must improve in league games because if they continue this way, they risk losing their position, a draw or a defeat will not help them qualify for the next Champions League.

There is no excuse for the draw to Brentford because it is expected that every game should be taken seriously despite losing out on the title race. It wasn’t their best performances this season. Arsenal became too relaxed at the back after scoring their first goal and that mistake cost them. They need to learn to win games early in the match and not give opponents any chance.

Arsenal are currently ahead of Newcastle with a 4-point gap in the table; Newcastle are coming. Arsenal need to work harder to meet up; it will be better if they continue in that second position on the table, which I know Arteta will not allow to happen. But they need to act fast by winning their matches. Nottingham Forest is not a challenge for Arsenal now, but Newcastle are getting close to them. Arsenal need to win their next match to secure points in the table and give Newcastle more gaps in the table.

[Oluwa-btc]

Manchester United doesn't even look interested in signing a big name for the goalkeeper position.    I've heard some names like James Trafford and some other players from England. I hope they go for Trafford if they don't make a bigger signing.

Burnley are like the least conceding team in the Championship thanks to him.    He is only 22 years old. It'd be a reasonable investment for the future. I just hope they don't find another fiasco like Onana...

Impressive review about the young lad. I'd go check him properly on YouTube. Why go for players who aren't ready to give their best for the club? Young and dedicated,  these are the kind of players we're ready to see help the badge for trophies. I saw news relating to the current Portuguese goalkeeper and on loan Arsenal's goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. He is a shite goalkeeper full of errors. I'd prefer somebody else for that goalkeeping duties. As for Onana, they should cash big profits from the Saudis..

[Velvet78]

Don’t just look down on Crystal Palace in this game. Don’t forget this is a Premier League game and anything is possible in the EPL. Crystal Palace lost their last game against Manchester City so they they will want to get a win or draw at least tonight. However Newcastle are a stronger side compared to Crystal Palace plus their home advantage they are likely to win in this game.

It seems like there was nothing wrong with my looking down on Crystal Palace.    As they got destroyed by 5-0...

Newcastle are currently the most trustworthy team in the Premier League undoubtedly. Better than Aston Villa as well recently comparing the forms.

After this huge win, Newcastle have even left Forest behind in the standings. 3rd position! Amazing work man...

[bitgolden]

I would agree that the last goal was the mistake from the goalkeeper there is no doubt about that, he tried to kick it but kicked right into the head of the offense, so I agree on that. But he also saved some great shots, and not all of the goals were his mistake, three goals were not his mistakes.

And same goes for Onana as well, Onana did conceded a lot of goals because of his mistakes, there is no doubt on that, but at the same time the defense of United is so bad that people assume all of the goals are because of Onana, if you were to hire the greatest goalkeeper in the world, but keep United the same, they would have conceded 10-15 less goals this season, which would of course help, but it wouldn't be a big difference, they would have been maybe 9th or something, but that is it.

[X-ray]

4nil wow and game still on.

Looking at how Newcastle has been playing of late, and seeing that Arsenal will be more invested in the UEFA games, am thinking Newcastle can finish in second place as their form is really good at the moment and it's been goal galore from them and with 6 games to go they won't get tired of scoring and winning!

Log will probably have Nottingham Forest finish in 4th, let's watch this space .

2nd position is possible for Newcastle. They're getting on fire, and destroying any of their opponents now. They looked so clinical in attack and defense. I believe they can secure UCL spot at the current rate. I was not expecting them to destroyed palace with 5 goals.

I have less expectation like 2 or 3 goals, but they surpassed it. They're competing for the UCL spot again, and most probably send City/Nottingham/Chelsea play in the Europa League instead of UCL. I saw some fans of their competitors feared with their performance.

Their consistency is obviously will be a bad news for their UCL competitors. I predict them to finish at 2nd/3rd. I think an UCL spot is reserved for them.

[reagansimms]

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It seems like there was nothing wrong with my looking down on Crystal Palace.    As they got destroyed by 5-0...

Newcastle are currently the most trustworthy team in the Premier League undoubtedly. Better than Aston Villa as well recently comparing the forms.

After this huge win, Newcastle have even left Forest behind in the standings. 3rd position! Amazing work man...

Newcastle have shown something truly remarkable towards the end of the season, five straight wins have done them a huge favour in securing a top-four finish. The extra three points have taken Newcastle up to third place, now they are closer to Arsenal in second place.
After the change in position in the top four, the competition is getting more exciting in fighting for tickets to the Champions League, Aston Villa who is in 7th place also still has the opportunity to secure a ticket to the UCL next season because they are only 3 points behind Nottingham who is currently in 4th place.

[pusaka]

It was an easy win for Newcastle, where they managed to destroy their guests with a score of 5-0 this week. They appeared convincing by being able to take advantage of the opportunities they had so that they could create 4 goals in the first half. They could be relieved before the first half break. On the other hand, Crystal Palace tried to come down with a different strategy in the second half, but unfortunately they couldn't do much and instead they had to concede 1 goal in the second half. This result means Newcastle can at least maintain their position until this week.

[Akbarkoe]

I just saw Aston Villa and Chelsea points are the same, Chelsea should be automatically out of the race because it's difficult to accept their success over teams they will be facing, and also competing as well for that spot. I can't wait to see how Arsenal play Real Madrid today, the only Premier League side left competing, getting too excited for five Premier League teams qualifying, and they still can't get to the final or win the trophy.

Aston Villa and Chelsea are not having the same points. Newcastle is above Chelsea by 2 spots, Chelsea has 54 points and Newcastle has 56 points at present and Newcastle has a game at hand today, if they win they will further be above Chelsea. Talking about Premier league teams not doing anything in the Champions league, it's not totally true though but I understand the point you made there concerning the 5 teams slot, I totally understand your point there.

Aston Villa and Newcastle have been pretty consistent in recent weeks, with Newcastle winning five games in a row, while Aston Villa have won four games in a row. Given Newcastle's consistency lately, I expect them to maintain their current position in third place in the standings. Aston Villa are also currently in seventh place in the standings, if they can maintain their consistency, they can move up to at least 5th place considering Aston Villa are currently not a point behind Chelsea, while Manchester City are only a point behind.

And at this time only Arsenal are still in the champions league as representatives of the EPL, and on the other hand they are also one of the teams that have never won the champions league title in the club's history, hopefully this season they can make it happen.

[Just Say]

By the way have you known it is official that England has got one of the extra spots for the Champions League?  



Not surprising much. Now it is going to be more fun to follow the last weeks of the Premier League. Manchester City got a superb win today. Aston Villa also did the same.

Now both are waiting for tomorrow. For what Chelsea and Newcastle will do... 4 teams fighting for the same goal. Manchester City and Newcastle are my favourites to finish 4th and 5th.

Yes it is officially stated that the premier league will have an extra spot in the champions league for the next season. This occured because both Arsenal and Aston Villa made it through to the quarter finals of the competition. It will even be more exciting if Manchester United or Tottenham wins the Europa league trophy then it will be six teams to compete in the Champions League next season.

I just saw Aston Villa and Chelsea points are the same, Chelsea should be automatically out of the race because it's difficult to accept their success over teams they will be facing, and also competing as well for that spot. I can't wait to see how Arsenal play Real Madrid today, the only Premier League side left competing, getting too excited for five Premier League teams qualifying, and they still can't get to the final or win the trophy.

You have highlighted the correct information because the points of the Aston Villa F.C. and Chelsea football team are equally equal right now. But there is a lot of difference between these two groups at present, the Aston Villa UEFA has been able to win against Paris Saint -Germain in the Champions League, so their attitude is already in a positive stage. A Villa gave us a very good performance at the Birmingham Stadium last night, which has many daring to believe that they can show courage in the Premier League as well. Several Premier League teams are excited about getting a chance at the Champions League, according to recent matches.

[Volgastallion]

Im really happy to see this fight on Premier League, a lot of teams in just a few points, and fighting against each others to be in europe top competition like Champions League. A few rounds back seems like Forest was much more confident about being in top 4, but now..... is not so clearly.

Aston Villa now can just focus again in Premier LEague, this implies one thing and is , rested players, lets see how good they can be with proper rest.

[MainIbem]

By the way have you known it is official that England has got one of the extra spots for the Champions League?  



Not surprising much. Now it is going to be more fun to follow the last weeks of the Premier League. Manchester City got a superb win today. Aston Villa also did the same.

I just saw Aston Villa and Chelsea points are the same, Chelsea should be automatically out of the race because it's difficult to accept their success over teams they will be facing, and also competing as well for that spot. I can't wait to see how Arsenal play Real Madrid today, the only Premier League side left competing, getting too excited for five Premier League teams qualifying, and they still can't get to the final or win the trophy.

You have highlighted the correct information because the points of the Aston Villa F.C. and Chelsea football team are equally equal right now. But there is a lot of difference between these two groups at present, the Aston Villa UEFA has been able to win against Paris Saint -Germain in the Champions League, so their attitude is already in a positive stage. A Villa gave us a very good performance at the Birmingham Stadium last night, which has many daring to believe that they can show courage in the Premier League as well. Several Premier League teams are excited about getting a chance at the Champions League, according to recent matches.

The rest of the fixtures are really going to be fun, I don't know about Chelsea but teams like Aston Villa and Newcastle are going to be more serious so they'll qualify for the Champions league since 5 teams from the Premier league are now permitted to play in the UCL next season, Newcastle have already started showing serious by being in 3rd position though they're playing against Villa next but they won't want to drop points, maybe they could share it in that match. Aston Villa really performed well in the Champions League this season, nobody expected them to reach were they got to and beating PSG in the 2nd leg was an impressive performance, I think they'll love to have the Champions experience again so they'll fight to get in the competition for the 5th spot would be between Chelsea and Aston Villa.

[sotelorene]

By the way have you known it is official that England has got one of the extra spots for the Champions League?  



Not surprising much. Now it is going to be more fun to follow the last weeks of the Premier League. Manchester City got a superb win today. Aston Villa also did the same.

Now both are waiting for tomorrow. For what Chelsea and Newcastle will do... 4 teams fighting for the same goal. Manchester City and Newcastle are my favourites to finish 4th and 5th.

Yes it is officially stated that the premier league will have an extra spot in the champions league for the next season. This occured because both Arsenal and Aston Villa made it through to the quarter finals of the competition. It will even be more exciting if Manchester United or Tottenham wins the Europa league trophy then it will be six teams to compete in the Champions League next season.

I just saw Aston Villa and Chelsea points are the same, Chelsea should be automatically out of the race because it's difficult to accept their success over teams they will be facing, and also competing as well for that spot. I can't wait to see how Arsenal play Real Madrid today, the only Premier League side left competing, getting too excited for five Premier League teams qualifying, and they still can't get to the final or win the trophy.

You have highlighted the correct information because the points of the Aston Villa F.C. and Chelsea football team are equally equal right now. But there is a lot of difference between these two groups at present, the Aston Villa UEFA has been able to win against Paris Saint -Germain in the Champions League, so their attitude is already in a positive stage. A Villa gave us a very good performance at the Birmingham Stadium last night, which has many daring to believe that they can show courage in the Premier League as well. Several Premier League teams are excited about getting a chance at the Champions League, according to recent matches.

I don't think it will be possible for Aston villa to qualify for champions league next season because there is a great competition in that place and the way it appears now Newcastle will be among in fact they are among the team that will qualify for champions league next season and they have qualified already just remaining the fourth position now which Nothingham forest is occupying now and the way the premier league is going I feel Manchester city will displace Nothingham forest from that position and if this happens I will have no choice than to call Nothingham forest a stupid team because they have the opportunity to qualify and it will be very hard for them to see this kind of opportunity again.

[Ruttoshi]

By the way have you known it is official that England has got one of the extra spots for the Champions League?  



Not surprising much. Now it is going to be more fun to follow the last weeks of the Premier League. Manchester City got a superb win today. Aston Villa also did the same.

I just saw Aston Villa and Chelsea points are the same, Chelsea should be automatically out of the race because it's difficult to accept their success over teams they will be facing, and also competing as well for that spot. I can't wait to see how Arsenal play Real Madrid today, the only Premier League side left competing, getting too excited for five Premier League teams qualifying, and they still can't get to the final or win the trophy.

You have highlighted the correct information because the points of the Aston Villa F.C. and Chelsea football team are equally equal right now. But there is a lot of difference between these two groups at present, the Aston Villa UEFA has been able to win against Paris Saint -Germain in the Champions League, so their attitude is already in a positive stage. A Villa gave us a very good performance at the Birmingham Stadium last night, which has many daring to believe that they can show courage in the Premier League as well. Several Premier League teams are excited about getting a chance at the Champions League, according to recent matches.

The rest of the fixtures are really going to be fun, I don't know about Chelsea but teams like Aston Villa and Newcastle are going to be more serious so they'll qualify for the Champions league since 5 teams from the Premier league are now permitted to play in the UCL next season, Newcastle have already started showing serious by being in 3rd position though they're playing against Villa next but they won't want to drop points, maybe they could share it in that match. Aston Villa really performed well in the Champions League this season, nobody expected them to reach were they got to and beating PSG in the 2nd leg was an impressive performance, I think they'll love to have the Champions experience again so they'll fight to get in the competition for the 5th spot would be between Chelsea and Aston Villa.

Don't forget about City who has experienced the excitement in UCL times without number. Their last match was impressive, and from what I understand is like they're improving their performance gradually. Villa is behind behind City with one point but they are on the 7th position and City 5th position.

The competition for the 3rd-5th positions are still open to any of the clubs on 3rd-7th positions. Only the clubs that are currently in form might make it to the Champions League next season. The league is ending in an interesting fight for UCL spot.

[Adbitco]

I don't think it will be possible for Aston villa to qualify for champions league next season because there is a great competition in that place and the way it appears now Newcastle will be among in fact they are among the team that will qualify for champions league next season and they have qualified already just remaining the fourth position now which Nothingham forest is occupying now and the way the premier league is going I feel Manchester city will displace Nothingham forest from that position and if this happens I will have no choice than to call Nothingham forest a stupid team because they have the opportunity to qualify and it will be very hard for them to see this kind of opportunity again.

It's very possible man for them to qualify especially as the slot was increased to one more place. Aston Villa currently is occupying the 7th position but the question is with how many points difference. They leveled on points with Chelsea who sits 6th only separated by goal difference, just one point off Manchester City who sits 5th and 3 points off Nottingham Forest who sits 4th. Now you see it's very possible for them to qualify considering the fact that they all still have 6 games to play before the season comes to an end, that is why I'm not actually writing off any team because I know they will all carry this energy till match day 38.