⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[bitgolden]

Manchester United is always the same about spending. They just don't care about how much they need to pay for a player. If they have set their target it's over.    This is why there've been expensive transfers made by them which turned out to be fiasco later.

I hope Sesko doesn't join this train. For example you know how much they spent for Hojlund - nearly 80m euros. What happened? He is a big failure. Now Sesko has cost them more than 80m euros in total. We'll see.

They keep overspending on players that are low level. There are a lot of situations where United just spent way way too much on players who after they got to United, ended up playing bad and then the whole team got worse. They are really not good at anything when it comes to transfer window, so it's going to be a tough period for them this year as well.

This year, they have made just three transfers, Mbuemo, Cunha, and now Sesko, you think the team that was 15th last year, will get these players ,and end up being far greater? Of course not, they are not going to be much better, and Amorim doesn't have what it takes to move them further in the line neither. They are going to be not a good team and should be waiting for a bad period again.

[Just Say]

Crystal palace are continuing their top form from last season. To go down twice and came back both times against a fully stacked Liverpool team is great. Crystal palace has the most underrated defense in the English premier league, people don't talk about how good their defense down to the keeper has been.
Crystal palace are also great in attack, today's game also should be a reminder to Liverpool that they need to also invest in their centre backs, it's time to get fresh blood in .

Literally Crystal Palace have managed to maintain their best form since last season but their recent victories against Liverpool may be down to the new additions to their squad. It is largely true that Crystal Palace may have been able to win the FA Community Shield title for the first time, there was a lot of excitement among them in this match. In my opinion the hero in the shootout in this Community Shield match was the Crystal Palace goalkeeper because he was able to stop Mac Allister's shot, one of the Liverpool players who have recently been nominated for the Ballon d'Or. We all saw that some of Liverpool's big summer signings took to the field but they couldn't put in a satisfactory performance against Crystal Palace.

[Velvet78]

They keep overspending on players that are low level...

What the Red Devils really need is more guaranteed players instead of taking bigger risks by paying tons of money. For example, they are in search of a solid scorer? Then they will go for the best ones in the market.

I understand people's concern about whether Sesko becomes like Højlund later on. And when it comes to Mbeumo, his cost is also huge... He is 26 which is just in the age range to become more productive though. Maybe it might not be a performance for only one season. 

The same for Cunha... I just hope Amorim knows what he is doing. I really want to see Manchester United back on track.

[Bobrox]

What the Red Devils really need is more guaranteed players instead of taking bigger risks by paying tons of money. For example, they are in search of a solid scorer? Then they will go for the best ones in the market.

I understand people's concern about whether Sesko becomes like Højlund later on. And when it comes to Mbeumo, his cost is also huge... He is 26 which is just in the age range to become more productive though. Maybe it might not be a performance for only one season. 

The same for Cunha... I just hope Amorim knows what he is doing. I really want to see Manchester United back on track.

Surely Manchester United back on the track? just signed striker player only without sign any back up position at goal keeper, defender and midfielder how possibility back on the track for winning EPL? Amorim not balance when signing players they have signed 3 striker without sign new defender, we know last season Manchester United become the EPL most conceded teams by finish at 15th position.
I think signed 2 striker more enough because have Højlund for back up and need to sign several crucial position at midfielder and looking top defender players. I don't sure yet with Manchester United performance next season have any special thing and looks finish at middle position around 10th to 8th placed as the realistic achievement..

[masulum]

Surely Manchester United back on the track? just signed striker player only without sign any back up position at goal keeper, defender and midfielder how possibility back on the track for winning EPL? Amorim not balance when signing players they have signed 3 striker without sign new defender, we know last season Manchester United become the EPL most conceded teams by finish at 15th position.
I think signed 2 striker more enough because have Højlund for back up and need to sign several crucial position at midfielder and looking top defender players. I don't sure yet with Manchester United performance next season have any special thing and looks finish at middle position around 10th to 8th placed as the realistic achievement..

A prediction that's very difficult to reject  . But I think a slightly higher prediction could potentially be in the top 5-6, with the top four teams being Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal. Manchester United brought in three forwards to boost their goal-scoring output. Indeed, they also need defenders, and United should have acquired a strong defender even just one. However, with 44 goals scored last season, this could indicate that Manchester United needs a good quality goal-scoring players. I think, this is the reason why Manchester United brought in three forwards. Let's see whether this trio can improve MU or not.

[abhiseshakana]

Surely Manchester United back on the track? just signed striker player only without sign any back up position at goal keeper, defender and midfielder how possibility back on the track for winning EPL? Amorim not balance when signing players they have signed 3 striker without sign new defender, we know last season Manchester United become the EPL most conceded teams by finish at 15th position.
I think signed 2 striker more enough because have Højlund for back up and need to sign several crucial position at midfielder and looking top defender players. I don't sure yet with Manchester United performance next season have any special thing and looks finish at middle position around 10th to 8th placed as the realistic achievement..

A prediction that's very difficult to reject  . But I think a slightly higher prediction could potentially be in the top 5-6, with the top four teams being Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal. Manchester United brought in three forwards to boost their goal-scoring output. Indeed, they also need defenders, and United should have acquired a strong defender even just one. However, with 44 goals scored last season, this could indicate that Manchester United needs a good quality goal-scoring players. I think, this is the reason why Manchester United brought in three forwards. Let's see whether this trio can improve MU or not.

Man United may have found a way to find a solution for their front line, as Cunha, Mbeumo, and Sesko are projected to make Man United score more goals than before, but their problem is not only in the front line, but in almost all lines. Therefore, Man United should also need to improve, especially in the back line. Man United are rumored to be making approaches for Carlos Baleba and Donnarumma, and I think if Man United can really realize the agreement with the two players, then it could be a solution for their back line.

[dezoel]

Paying 225 million on just 3 players is an insane amount, makes no sense at all to me. I mean not like they got some superstars neither, if you paid this much and got Mbappe or someone whatever then yeah that makes sense, but getting 3 players who are mediocre at best? I am telling you, United once again had a season where they wasted money, and they are not going to be happy with the result at all.

I am sure that they are going to be incredibly sad with the result they are getting and we are not going to see them happy at all. Spending this much money on three players is a failure to begin with. But even if you do, then they should have gotten someone much better. No idea why they did this, and what made them think these players will change anything, when 8 of 11 players in starting squad will be from the team that finished 15th last season.

[Gost ms]

Shall we have a look at the Manchester United squad now?



It's a little old image though. Sesko is also done deal as we've said. So what's the total cost of the attacking trio here?

• Cunha = €74m
• Sesko = €76.5m (in fact it goes up to €85m with add-ons  )
• Mbeumo = €75m

Total cost = €225m

A quite expensive line it is! But if you ask me it's better than before. Let's just hope Mbeumo isn't a seasonal player and Sesko also improves his goalscoring stats more...

Thisis a much better squad compared to what Manchester United had the previous two seasons. For the money they have spent this summer I can agree that it is worth it and soon the results will begin to show. Ten Hag wouldn’t have made this signings even with this amount so I commend Amorim’s decision making.

To build a beautiful and talented team, you have to spend a lot of money. Because currently there are many big teams that have many good players who have to spend a lot of money to get into the team. I think football is not a game. Because it is a passion and love for every football lover. If every team has to maintain their existence, they have to spend a lot of money. The more money they spend, the more money they can get from the team. For example, if a team plays well and wins often, they can earn a lot of money from many places. If they win the final, they will get a lot of money. So it is very necessary to improve your team and it is very necessary to bring good players to the team even if you spend a lot of money.

[Jostern]

This was considered a bad start for Arsenal and Gyokeres. Fortunately, this was only a friendly match, but fans were undoubtedly very enthusiastic to see Gyokeres perform at his new club, and expectations were high.

Indeed it was a bad start for Arsenal after loosing to Villarreal in Emirates Stadium. I was expecting Arsenal to defeat Villarreal with ease and with a large goals margins but it didn't happen as predicted. However it was a friendly match but it still says a lot about the current Arsenal form.

After being doubted and disappointed in the early match, but in the end Gyokeres was able to provide a good contribution in the last match which made Arsenal win against Athletic Club. and now, he could really express great in the match. His goal opened their winning in that match, followed by goals again by Saka and Havertz.

Source: Viktor Gyokeres has his first goal in Arsenal colours

Well there is a high expectation on Arsenal this season after spending money on bring players most especially bring the so much anticipated striker in Victor Gyokores, well it was a good friendly game for him, and he opened his scoring through a header, well there is so much expectations on his shoulders and he will try to live up to his expectation if not it will be a banter for him, right now Arsenal fans will be expecting him to score goals that will take them to winning the premier league tittle that have so much eluded them.

The other day I heard in a press conference that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Victor Gyokores will kill defenders, well we would be waiting to see how that goes, it’s important to know that football is played on the field and not on paper, for making such comments on a player that haven’t played a single game in the premier league, we would be watching and waiting to see if he can possibly kill defenders in premier league which has many teams with low blocks.

[SatoPrincess]

I was not even expecting to see them do something better, as we all know that Erik ten Hag will not be able to do something better. We all know that the coach will not be able to do better in the team, and we all saw how Chelsea played them. It’s not as easy for them this season. Bayer Leverkusen’s performance will go back, as Erik ten Hag left the team, although maybe they will be able to do something better in the team.

Erik Ten Hag's job is not easy because he has to build the team after losing several key players. I think it's quite natural that Leverkusen is experiencing a decline because they haven't found the right strategy and it seems that the new players who replaced the previous players haven't had a positive impact either. But I'm curious about what Ten Hag will do next season. It's clear that Leverkusen expects good results which of course are not much different from when they were still with Xabi Alonso.

If Leverkusen knew they would sell most of their key players this summer and would need to rebuild and restructure the squad they shouldn’t have opted for Erik Ten Hag because I can boldly say that he is not the man to help Leverkusen build and restructure that new team they want. This will be disastrous under Erik Ten Hag trust me.

[Inwestour]

A prediction that's very difficult to reject  . But I think a slightly higher prediction could potentially be in the top 5-6, with the top four teams being Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal. Manchester United brought in three forwards to boost their goal-scoring output. Indeed, they also need defenders, and United should have acquired a strong defender even just one. However, with 44 goals scored last season, this could indicate that Manchester United needs a good quality goal-scoring players. I think, this is the reason why Manchester United brought in three forwards. Let's see whether this trio can improve MU or not.

I think Newcastle and Aston Villa will also be among the teams that can get past Manchester United. It seems to me that you are very positive about Man Utd, because they have not had so many changes in the off-season to expect that they will become stronger. I know that everyone wants to believe that this is possible, but I think that they will not be able to compete for the Champions League this season, at best it will be the Eurocup zone.

[Oluwa-btc]

Thisis a much better squad compared to what Manchester United had the previous two seasons. For the money they have spent this summer I can agree that it is worth it and soon the results will begin to show. Ten Hag wouldn’t have made this signings even with this amount so I commend Amorim’s decision making.

I don't like Arsenal fans talking about Manchester United but what can I do?! 
And even if Ruben Amorim gets sacked,  he will leave the next manager with a better squad than Erik ten Hag. I'm also not convinced with this squad,  they're not physical enough especially in midfield. That Baleba signature is significant and also, a younger goalkeeper to rival Andre Onana. We should get top four with that.

[pusaka]

Thisis a much better squad compared to what Manchester United had the previous two seasons. For the money they have spent this summer I can agree that it is worth it and soon the results will begin to show. Ten Hag wouldn’t have made this signings even with this amount so I commend Amorim’s decision making.

I don't like Arsenal fans talking about Manchester United but what can I do?! 
And even if Ruben Amorim gets sacked,  he will leave the next manager with a better squad than Erik ten Hag. I'm also not convinced with this squad,  they're not physical enough especially in midfield. That Baleba signature is significant and also, a younger goalkeeper to rival Andre Onana. We should get top four with that.

I can't say they'll be better yet; I need to see what they can show in the competition first. Because if you only look at what they're doing now, I think it's still a bit sketchy, and other teams are doing the same thing and can't even do anything.

However, I hope Manchester United can improve this season. After all, we definitely want to see this team compete again. And one more thing, I want to see the Manchester United fans in all their arrogance. 

[knowngunman]

I don't like Arsenal fans talking about Manchester United but what can I do?! 
And even if Ruben Amorim gets sacked,  he will leave the next manager with a better squad than Erik ten Hag. I'm also not convinced with this squad,  they're not physical enough especially in midfield. That Baleba signature is significant and also, a younger goalkeeper to rival Andre Onana. We should get top four with that.

Thank God you realise it in time that they're not physically balanced and can not be relied on. If you watched Manchester united last match, you'll know they have a lot of work to do in that midfield because it looks more unorganised than it was last season. However, having a good squad is one thing and knowing how to make use of the squad is another thing. If Amorin or subsequent coach can not use the players appropriately, it's as good as having a dumb squad. Only if management would listen to their fans opinion, Andre Onana won't be starting this season as a Manchester United goalkeeper.

[Volgastallion]

So Newcastle for the second season in a row is not gonna made super spends and is gonna play with the same base team as the previous season?.

I mean this can be good in some cases for sure because the base is super important  and you know how every player play and if its working is the better to not make any adjustment, but since they have to play UCL i was expecting some more from them.

[Just Say]

Well there is a high expectation on Arsenal this season after spending money on bring players most especially bring the so much anticipated striker in Victor Gyokores, well it was a good friendly game for him, and he opened his scoring through a header, well there is so much expectations on his shoulders and he will try to live up to his expectation if not it will be a banter for him, right now Arsenal fans will be expecting him to score goals that will take them to winning the premier league tittle that have so much eluded them.

The other day I heard in a press conference that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Victor Gyokores will kill defenders, well we would be waiting to see how that goes, it’s important to know that football is played on the field and not on paper, for making such comments on a player that haven’t played a single game in the premier league, we would be watching and waiting to see if he can possibly kill defenders in premier league which has many teams with low blocks.

Of course there are a lot of expectations on Arsenal this season because after they spent money to bring in anticipated players, the talent level of this best English club has increased several times because they now have Victor Gyokeres attached to them. Perhaps everyone has noticed that Arsenal lost to Villarreal earlier and many have mentioned why Max Dowman was dropped because it's true that despite his young age, he has shown talent.

In fact after losing that match, they managed to win the Emirates Cup final and Victor Gioceres scored in this match. To my knowledge his attacking skills and growing influence on the team are certainly commendable, so this team needs to conserve more energy and make strategic decisions, even after their win against Athletic Club they have vowed to finish their pre-season on a high quality.

[SatoPrincess]

Yesterday we saw friendly match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen football team and Chelsea football team and that was one sided match because one team did effort in this match which did back to back 2 goals in this match and opponent team could not do any goal in this match. Bayer 04 Leverkusen football team performance was very bad in this match because they could not do excellent in this match and they could not do any goal when it was requirement of team and possession percentage of that team was very low in this match and that was the reason they lost this match by big margin and passes of that team were also very low in this match.The passes of that team were only 275 and that of opponent team were 633 .

Another test for Erik Ten Hag he fails again to impress in yesterday’s friendly against Chelsea which leaves an increasing doubt if he will be able to revive Leverkusen to its glory days again. I never believed Ten Hag was the right man for Leverkusen and after yesterday’s game I’m more convinced that I am right. How can they compete for the league title with this level of performance?

[SmartCharpa]

Thisis a much better squad compared to what Manchester United had the previous two seasons. For the money they have spent this summer I can agree that it is worth it and soon the results will begin to show. Ten Hag wouldn’t have made this signings even with this amount so I commend Amorim’s decision making.

I don't like Arsenal fans talking about Manchester United but what can I do?! 
And even if Ruben Amorim gets sacked,  he will leave the next manager with a better squad than Erik ten Hag. I'm also not convinced with this squad,  they're not physical enough especially in midfield. That Baleba signature is significant and also, a younger goalkeeper to rival Andre Onana. We should get top four with that.

To be honest, I have no idea what Arsenal has achieved with their squad, that make their fans to always believe they are better than Manchester United, as if they had won the Premier League. Arsenal has not won a single title in England in the last three seasons, despite saying that they are better than Manchester United. Arsenal fans should be worried that they had be playing better than Manchester United for the last three seasons and finished third for three seasons, yet they have not win the FA Cup or the Carabao Cup.

Manchester United will improve, but we need to reduce our expectations for this season. I can only be confidence in their game if they are able to sign Baleba, as the midfield would be much better. It will be tough for Manchester United to sign Donnarumma without competing in the Champions League, otherwise, I think Manchester United should sign him and sell Onana after a successful season with PSG.

[Roseline492]

Another test for Erik Ten Hag he fails again to impress in yesterday’s friendly against Chelsea which leaves an increasing doubt if he will be able to revive Leverkusen to its glory days again. I never believed Ten Hag was the right man for Leverkusen and after yesterday’s game I’m more convinced that I am right. How can they compete for the league title with this level of performance?

I'm just considering him for Chelsea sake because it wasn't a small club they played with, but however for the fact that they were superior to Chelsea before should have convince them to at least not to leave without a goal,  i wonder how many test he will not overcome after this two goals losing, is not long Joao Pedro was signed but he is becoming somebody we would say he is going to be the best scorer in Chelsea because he has score alot now and when the major league start he would be very competitive in scoring against those known players, his chances will definitely depend on the stage they got to.

[Judith87403]

Manchester United may not have made many changes, but I wouldn't underestimate them. Last season wasn't a good reference. When Amorim took over, the team was already languishing in the Premier League, so they shifted their focus to the Europa League, but unfortunately, they failed there as well.
So, next season, Amorim will certainly build the team according to his wishes, and that's worth looking forward to, because I think anything is still possible.

Amongst all the big teams in the Premier League they are the only team with he least number of signings so far but looking at the areas at which they strengthened which are crucial areas in the squad and they may still sign more players just before the transfer window will close in September. Amorim might do well for himself this season.