⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[baeva]

A Europa League win should not shift the focus from the fact that Amorim has done horribly bad in the Premier League, they are now only better than the three relegated sides, and that statement “this isn’t his team” doesn't hold water here.
If now he can't win a game with this squad and we truly know only a few players will be added next season, Amorim should still be held responsible for that.

My friend that's a Manchester United fan said even though his team wins the Europa league it doesn't change his feelings that his team is shit. Yes, Manchester United has had a poor run in form this season but the thing is, Amorim didn't inherit an outstanding team so I really don't think he should be judged at this time yet in his Manchester United career. Let him start and finish a whole with the players of his choice only then can he be judged if he doesn't perform. If Manchester United manages to win the Europa, then for me, the team has had a better season than teams that went trophyless.

A better season compared to last season? Beating average teams from other leagues and beating Tottenham in a final that goes to the bottom of the EPL standings? That's a strange definition of a good season. I realise the previous ones have been bad, but this one is the worst as far as I'm concerned and having a European Cup, if they win it, won't make this season any better for them. Either way, the coach will have to be judged next season, although I think he's had plenty of time.

[Adiljutt156]

Yes, I am sure Manchester City would have expected more and better result from the game but luck was also not on their side and they failed to score even a goal to finish the game in a draw. Now Newcastle’s win over Chelsea will give them an advantage in the race since City failed to win, the race for the top 5 goes on and becomes more competitive.

After securing a 3-1 win against Liverpool, I didn't think Chelsea would lose against Newcastle. I thought Chelsea would win. But Chelsea's attack couldn't make any difference against Newcastle. Chelsea lost 2-0.

In Newcastle's home match, we saw the dominance of Newcastle's players. The match was very important for both Chelsea and Newcastle. It has become difficult for Chelsea to hold on to fifth place in the table now. Still, Chelsea are lucky because Nottingham Forest couldn't win their last match. If Nottingham Forest had won, Chelsea would have been in sixth place in the table now.

On the other hand, Manchester City failed to win against the weakest team in the Premier League. Manchester City couldn't score a goal against Southampton. This is their big failure. City are not able to play well against a weak defense now.

Newcastle football team played very well in the last match because that team defend well in this match and Chelsea team could not do any goal in this match at the end of 2 halves of match. Tonali was the person who did first goal of the match and made pressure in this match because he was good striker but after we expected that Chelsea team will take revenge of that but they could not do anything in this match and they lost the match in the end by 2-0 . Guimarães was the person who did second goal of the match and he did this goal at 90 minutes of the match.That match was organized in the stadium of St. James' Park and that was one sided match and we didn't expect that .

[Moreno233]

A Europa League win should not shift the focus from the fact that Amorim has done horribly bad in the Premier League, they are now only better than the three relegated sides, and that statement “this isn’t his team” doesn't hold water here.
If now he can't win a game with this squad and we truly know only a few players will be added next season, Amorim should still be held responsible for that.

My friend that's a Manchester United fan said even though his team wins the Europa league it doesn't change his feelings that his team is shit. Yes, Manchester United has had a poor run in form this season but the thing is, Amorim didn't inherit an outstanding team so I really don't think he should be judged at this time yet in his Manchester United career. Let him start and finish a whole with the players of his choice only then can he be judged if he doesn't perform. If Manchester United manages to win the Europa, then for me, the team has had a better season than teams that went trophyless.

A better season compared to last season? Beating average teams from other leagues and beating Tottenham in a final that goes to the bottom of the EPL standings? That's a strange definition of a good season. I realise the previous ones have been bad, but this one is the worst as far as I'm concerned and having a European Cup, if they win it, won't make this season any better for them. Either way, the coach will have to be judged next season, although I think he's had plenty of time.

No matter how you down play the success of Manchester United on the Europa league this season, they have done so well for themselves already. If they win the Europa league, they will be playing the champions league next season in addition to being better than some big teams that will be ending those season. They may not have done so well in the English Premiership,  but we can see that they were more focused on the Europa than any other competition.

[JeffBrad12]

If you ask me I will possibly tell you that tottenham hotspur is a copy of manchester united but I think tottenham hotspur is a little bit better, because if tottenham hotspur is that strong as you think they wouldn't have been in the 17th place that's the bottom of the table. Well if you're actually talking about the side of Europa league I think tottenham hotspur is likely to be considered as the favorite team to win this Europa league title, but don't be surprise to see things working differently because I keep wondering if this is the manchester united that made it all the way from group stage till this final stage with unbeaten record. Honestly I'm beginning to see it as a nightmare LoL, of course that's how it is.

Calling a club that often trophyless(Tottenham) better compared to the club who still even won a trophy even at their shittest season(MU), are you joking? Tottenham is multiple times worst than Manchester United. In fact, MU's shittiest season is even far better than Tottenham's prime season because they won trophy, while Tottenham always got nothing.
This is BS when you called Tottenham is a bit better than MU. Don't you watch EPL regularly?

[SmartCharpa]

Disappointing result for city as they failed to get all three points against bottom placed Southampton city attack was poor in front of goal because I expected that city should have a good show against Southampton because they are the wiping boys of the league but despite this draw city is still occupying the third position on the league pending Newcastle game because Newcastle can over take city on the third position with a win this weekend with this draw that city has

It was a shame that Manchester City could not beat Southampton, who have already been relegated, even though Manchester City front line was poor at scoring goals, I expected them to beat Southampton. I assumed it would be like a training game for Manchester City because Southampton, who have conceded the most goals, do not need much effort to play against, but City can never stop disappointing, they couldn't score a single goal, Guardiola must do better to strengthen their performance next season.

However, Newcastle has surpassed Manchester City for the 3rd place after defeating Chelsea. The Champions League position is becoming more difficult, I remember Chelsea fans were happy when Newcastle destroyed Manchester United, but take a look at them now, they also lost during the weekend. Chelsea is facing Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, if they do not win, Aston Villa might overtake them for 5th place if they win their next two matches.

[Cossyblack]

A Europa League win should not shift the focus from the fact that Amorim has done horribly bad in the Premier League, they are now only better than the three relegated sides, and that statement “this isn’t his team” doesn't hold water here.
If now he can't win a game with this squad and we truly know only a few players will be added next season, Amorim should still be held responsible for that.

My friend that's a Manchester United fan said even though his team wins the Europa league it doesn't change his feelings that his team is shit. Yes, Manchester United has had a poor run in form this season but the thing is, Amorim didn't inherit an outstanding team so I really don't think he should be judged at this time yet in his Manchester United career. Let him start and finish a whole with the players of his choice only then can he be judged if he doesn't perform. If Manchester United manages to win the Europa, then for me, the team has had a better season than teams that went trophyless.

I am a fan as well and the feelings is always the same, feelings of getting disappointed each time Manchester United looses a match. This sad feelings have zip my lips from contributing in any football related activities among my friends because I know they will laugh at me since my club isn't doing well. I feel Amorim is not a over hype coach and I am agreeing with you that he should be given enough time to fixed the team since he inherited a bad team from his predecessor. Next season will determine if Amorim is good enough to manage Manchester United team and if he fails to deliver the game to the fans,then he should be ready to leave Old Trafford for good.

[Chikito]

They TRIED?


When will they become the BRIDE. These Liverpool fans were brutal with this poster, it tells the story of Arsenal. Arsenal always start well and end badly maybe they need to switch it up a bit. Start roughly and end well, they’re the gunners they need to prove it once again to their fans the whole English Premier League what they can do. But to do that they need a striker, I don’t know how long Arteta will continue being stubborn to that fact.
Maybe he likes the nicknames him and his clubs been getting …. lol
The Bridesmaids, Netflix club, We go again NEXT SEASON.., I just feel for Arsenal fans, very patient and persistent when will their long wait be over .

Arsenal will always be 2nd before management reforms all the lines of clubs.
I don't know what they think when the team didn't get a trophy at the end of the session.
Normally, the owner club will reform, refurbish, and buy another player to fill up the weak positions, but in fact, they have never done it. they are too busy buying unnecessary players. They say for investment, but I think it was just a waste of money if there is no achievement at all.

[Ryu_Ar1]

A Europa League win should not shift the focus from the fact that Amorim has done horribly bad in the Premier League, they are now only better than the three relegated sides, and that statement “this isn’t his team” doesn't hold water here.
If now he can't win a game with this squad and we truly know only a few players will be added next season, Amorim should still be held responsible for that.

My friend that's a Manchester United fan said even though his team wins the Europa league it doesn't change his feelings that his team is shit. Yes, Manchester United has had a poor run in form this season but the thing is, Amorim didn't inherit an outstanding team so I really don't think he should be judged at this time yet in his Manchester United career. Let him start and finish a whole with the players of his choice only then can he be judged if he doesn't perform. If Manchester United manages to win the Europa, then for me, the team has had a better season than teams that went trophyless.

But if in the end Manchester United manages to get a trophy in the Europa League this season even though they are bad overall in the end they still get 1 trophy just like the previous seasons or even better for the trophy than last season.

Their current situation is the same as what happened to Sevilla in the 2022/2023 season, which no matter how bad their performance is this season at least they are still in the Champions League zone next season.

But it must be underlined some notes because it could happen if they can win in the final when they face Tottenham later. So this is the last bet for Manchester United (actually this is also the same for Tottenham) because if they still want to change their fate next season and still want to compete in a prestigious place like the Champions League then they must try as hard as possible to win in the final match in a few weeks.

[Minor Miner]

Reason why your friend said it is because Manchester United has not impressed him or any other since the league started and non of the things they assume before was a reality and for the Manchester United to win it is because they don't have Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa Nottingham Forest and some other strong club we no on that Europa that's why we would even see them win it, if not them and Tottenham Hotspur would have long gone before this moment, so actually for only the feeling that Manchester United is going back poor again next season is why some fans doesn't regard them on this finals of Europa.

I can't agree with you. Manchester United's performance in the Europa League platform is really good. In the first round, Manchester United did not face any strong opponents. However, in the knockout round, Manchester United played against Real Sociedad, Athletic Club and Lyon. We cannot consider these three teams as weak.

This is Amorim's first season with Manchester United. Before Amorim took charge, Manchester United was at the bottom of the Premier League table. So Amorim has taken a slightly different path  . He has targeted the Europa League title. If Manchester United can win the Europa League, Manchester United can also win a title and also qualify for the Champions League. This was the only way for Manchester United to qualify for the Champions League.

[koang]

A Europa League win should not shift the focus from the fact that Amorim has done horribly bad in the Premier League, they are now only better than the three relegated sides, and that statement “this isn’t his team” doesn't hold water here.
If now he can't win a game with this squad and we truly know only a few players will be added next season, Amorim should still be held responsible for that.

My friend that's a Manchester United fan said even though his team wins the Europa league it doesn't change his feelings that his team is shit. Yes, Manchester United has had a poor run in form this season but the thing is, Amorim didn't inherit an outstanding team so I really don't think he should be judged at this time yet in his Manchester United career. Let him start and finish a whole with the players of his choice only then can he be judged if he doesn't perform. If Manchester United manages to win the Europa, then for me, the team has had a better season than teams that went trophyless.

I'm also a United fan and feel the same way as your friend.
From my standpoint, we can see what he has achieved with this team in the league. The final against Tottenham is not everything, but at least it shows results.
Next season is the next challenge, Time to integrate with players and management will always be key, but we can agree that United will need a breakthrough to go further.

[sotelorene]

If you ask me I will possibly tell you that tottenham hotspur is a copy of manchester united but I think tottenham hotspur is a little bit better, because if tottenham hotspur is that strong as you think they wouldn't have been in the 17th place that's the bottom of the table. Well if you're actually talking about the side of Europa league I think tottenham hotspur is likely to be considered as the favorite team to win this Europa league title, but don't be surprise to see things working differently because I keep wondering if this is the manchester united that made it all the way from group stage till this final stage with unbeaten record. Honestly I'm beginning to see it as a nightmare LoL, of course that's how it is.

Calling a club that often trophyless(Tottenham) better compared to the club who still even won a trophy even at their shittest season(MU), are you joking? Tottenham is multiple times worst than Manchester United. In fact, MU's shittiest season is even far better than Tottenham's prime season because they won trophy, while Tottenham always got nothing.
This is BS when you called Tottenham is a bit better than MU. Don't you watch EPL regularly?

When it comes to winning of trophies recently I think Manchester united is better than Tottenham Hotspur because they have won 2-3 trophies recently but when it comes to playing, I think they have more and better playing pattern than Manchester united even though they have been losing and outside this, they have won Manchester united 2-3 times in a row this season and I hope they don't win Manchester united in the Europa league again else it will be a shameful and a disgraceful thing for Manchester united. Manchester united is still unbeaten in the Europa league and it will be a great record for them if they win the finals.

[Altryist]

When will they become the BRIDE. These Liverpool fans were brutal with this poster, it tells the story of Arsenal. Arsenal always start well and end badly maybe they need to switch it up a bit. Start roughly and end well, they’re the gunners they need to prove it once again to their fans the whole English Premier League what they can do. But to do that they need a striker, I don’t know how long Arteta will continue being stubborn to that fact.
Maybe he likes the nicknames him and his clubs been getting …. lol
The Bridesmaids, Netflix club, We go again NEXT SEASON.., I just feel for Arsenal fans, very patient and persistent when will their long wait be over .

Arsenal's problem is not their strikers they have excellent forwards, and they score plenty of goals. They have great stats and a solid defense, but their constant issue is that they can lose to any opponent, whether strong or weak. They go on a run of great matches where they destroy their rivals, but then suddenly lose a few games. I don’t know what exactly they’re lacking. Obviously, Arteta will now demand new transfers and will try to replace some players in certain positions, but I would first pay attention to their stability, to avoid their main mistake, these slumps during the season.

[Adbitco]

My friend that's a Manchester United fan said even though his team wins the Europa league it doesn't change his feelings that his team is shit. Yes, Manchester United has had a poor run in form this season but the thing is, Amorim didn't inherit an outstanding team so I really don't think he should be judged at this time yet in his Manchester United career. Let him start and finish a whole with the players of his choice only then can he be judged if he doesn't perform. If Manchester United manages to win the Europa, then for me, the team has had a better season than teams that went trophyless.

Reason why your friend said it is because Manchester United has not impressed him or any other since the league started and non of the things they assume before was a reality and for the Manchester United to win it is because they don't have Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa Nottingham Forest and some other strong club we no on that Europa that's why we would even see them win it, if not them and Tottenham Hotspur would have long gone before this moment, so actually for only the feeling that Manchester United is going back poor again next season is why some fans doesn't regard them on this finals of Europa.

His aware that his team wasn't initially managed by Amorim from the start, the coach only came in after his predecessor Ten Hang was sacked after a shitty display. These no way a coach can just come in and start making significant amounts of success with some sets of players. Talking about Liverpool, Aston Villa, Arsenal and Manchester City being a stumbling block for Tottenham and Manchester United if they were in the Europa League, some truth to that though but the thing they took were in a different competition why didn't they get to the finals? They were never in the Europa league means they were never there so no need saying "if"
Manchester United or Tottenham will still have a better season than team in the top 10 who went trophyless.

[el kaka22]

Arteta will I am sure take his revenge. For the three years in the past he has been second place and he feels like he is not going to end up taking that as ok anymore, he is going to want to win and he will do his best to win. That is not going to be a big deal at all, and that means we are going to see him do a great job this summer. He will not only sell some players, possibly even Saka, but he will get some stars without a doubt and will want to get some greater players. That is going to be tough but we can make it happen.

All we need right now is making sure that we are getting a good transfer period, because if they can do that, they have a great core group, with some good striker like Osimhen maybe, they can be so much better.

[ITExpert]

I don't think English clubs are doing very well in the Champions League. At the beginning of this season's Champions League, we considered Liverpool to be the favourites to win the Champions League. They played brilliantly in the first round and won consistently. But Liverpool were eliminated in the quarter-finals.
Arsenal managed to qualify for the semi-finals. However, we saw Arsenal play badly in both matches against PSG in the semi-finals. The Premier League clubs are very rich and the squads are strong. They all have the potential to qualify for the Champions League final. But I don't expect the English clubs to perform as well as I would like.

If we talk about clubs, as someone has written here that there are no more hopes from the English clubs. I personally think that it is wrong to make a final opinion about any one team of football because it cannot happen because the points you have, the position you have, the performance you have, you stand somewhere else after every match. As mentioned in the story of the Liverpool football team, they played very well. Liverpool has a good team, their players are very good, their strategy and way of playing are very good, but despite that, they got eliminated because it is wrong to say about anyone that they will win or lose based on a single performance. The is my personal opinion. Arsenal they have even qualified for the semi-finals. And it can happen that any team that we have been talking about is not a good team, but they can make a name for themselves in the league. Anything can happen.

[Adbitco]

A Europa League win should not shift the focus from the fact that Amorim has done horribly bad in the Premier League, they are now only better than the three relegated sides, and that statement “this isn’t his team” doesn't hold water here.
If now he can't win a game with this squad and we truly know only a few players will be added next season, Amorim should still be held responsible for that.

My friend that's a Manchester United fan said even though his team wins the Europa league it doesn't change his feelings that his team is shit. Yes, Manchester United has had a poor run in form this season but the thing is, Amorim didn't inherit an outstanding team so I really don't think he should be judged at this time yet in his Manchester United career. Let him start and finish a whole with the players of his choice only then can he be judged if he doesn't perform. If Manchester United manages to win the Europa, then for me, the team has had a better season than teams that went trophyless.

A better season compared to last season? Beating average teams from other leagues and beating Tottenham in a final that goes to the bottom of the EPL standings? That's a strange definition of a good season. I realise the previous ones have been bad, but this one is the worst as far as I'm concerned and having a European Cup, if they win it, won't make this season any better for them. Either way, the coach will have to be judged next season, although I think he's had plenty of time.

Yeah, it's way better than their previous season were they ended the season without a single thing to show that they were ever in any competition. Yes, again a better season that teams that are in the top 10 but have nothing to show for it. Either Manchester United or Tottenham will win it and they will have a better season than teams like Arsenal, Aston Villa and the rest who were to buy won absolutely nothing. The top five teams in EPL will make it to the Champions League as well as the team that wins the Europa League. A team you think performed poorly has a trophy and a team you think performed well doesn't have an trophy, can you make that to make sense?

[Oluwa-btc]

Arteta will I am sure take his revenge. For the three years in the past he has been second place and he feels like he is not going to end up taking that as ok anymore, he is going to want to win and he will do his best to win. That is not going to be a big deal at all, and that means we are going to see him do a great job this summer. He will not only sell some players, possibly even Saka, but he will get some stars without a doubt and will want to get some greater players. That is going to be tough but we can make it happen.

All we need right now is making sure that we are getting a good transfer period, because if they can do that, they have a great core group, with some good striker like Osimhen maybe, they can be so much better.

Well said but, i don't like the whole idea of wanting a revenge. Against who please? The Premier League? I expect a smother and quick transfer window this time around for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal. He has shown himself to be tactically great but huge slap and disgrace came from the management for not getting him a striker. Osimhen would be great finally,  but they have to find what's best for their project.

[IceLincoln]

When will they become the BRIDE. These Liverpool fans were brutal with this poster, it tells the story of Arsenal. Arsenal always start well and end badly maybe they need to switch it up a bit. Start roughly and end well, they’re the gunners they need to prove it once again to their fans the whole English Premier League what they can do. But to do that they need a striker, I don’t know how long Arteta will continue being stubborn to that fact.
Maybe he likes the nicknames him and his clubs been getting …. lol
The Bridesmaids, Netflix club, We go again NEXT SEASON.., I just feel for Arsenal fans, very patient and persistent when will their long wait be over .

Arsenal's problem is not their strikers they have excellent forwards, and they score plenty of goals. They have great stats and a solid defense, but their constant issue is that they can lose to any opponent, whether strong or weak. They go on a run of great matches where they destroy their rivals, but then suddenly lose a few games. I don’t know what exactly they’re lacking. Obviously, Arteta will now demand new transfers and will try to replace some players in certain positions, but I would first pay attention to their stability, to avoid their main mistake, these slumps during the season.

Tell me please who are the excellent forwards? With the exception of Bukayo Saka who else is excellent in the front three they normally start games with, who plays the number 9 role. Is Mikel Merino the excellent Striker?….. they have no legit striker. Gabriel Martinelli is just an average player, Leandro Trossard I think has dipped in form, Saka has no proper replacement. When you take a look at the bench who do you see? How many players can come in from the bench of Arsenal and change the game. Their wingers are trying despite their form they can be managed but the man to lead the attack is what’s most lacking in Arsenal.
The game against PSG a lot of crosses but no one to properly utilise those opportunities. They clearly need reinforcements.

[Adbitco]

A better season compared to last season? Beating average teams from other leagues and beating Tottenham in a final that goes to the bottom of the EPL standings? That's a strange definition of a good season. I realise the previous ones have been bad, but this one is the worst as far as I'm concerned and having a European Cup, if they win it, won't make this season any better for them. Either way, the coach will have to be judged next season, although I think he's had plenty of time.

No matter how you down play the success of Manchester United on the Europa league this season, they have done so well for themselves already. If they win the Europa league, they will be playing the champions league next season in addition to being better than some big teams that will be ending those season. They may not have done so well in the English Premiership,  but we can see that they were more focused on the Europa than any other competition.

It still baffles me that certain people really is downplaying a team that has made it to the finals of the second most UEFA prestigious tournament after the UEFA Champions League and has the chance to win it. It still baffles me, so just because they are poor in the league phase means they've had it poor? Some of these teams that they claim are too in the league has absolutely nothing to show for it. Personally, I think secretly the fans of these teams are just jealous because one of the teams they thought has a bad season is definitely going to win something that probably the team they support has never won, lol.

[pawel7777]

Erling Haaland calls the current season 'catastrophic' and points at a lack of hunger as the main reason:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14704681/Erling-Haaland-makes-worrying-admission-Man-Citys-season-striker-reflects-catastrophic-campaign.html

I think he might be right. Fuelled by a string of successes and back-to-back Premier League wins, it looked like the team started taking it for granted and lost its edge. At this level of competition, even one element not clicking right could have a huge effect on the results.

What do you guys think about Man City's chances of winning the league next season? Do you believe they can return to their former glory? Or should they focus on acquiring new players and building a new team?