⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Nightwatchmare]

Arsenal was superior to Manchester City by far, this Manchester City is not longer what it was, Guardiola cant find the path to follow and i start to think he cant find the correct players to develop his way of playing, he is in BIG trouble right now, all his glass castle is falling apart.

I hope to see him leaving, we have enough of him there.

Manchester City's unstoppable days are over. Arsenal could have dropped three points in this match despite playing well, but a point later on saved the day for Arsenal.If there had been a little more time in the match, Arsenal would have easily scored.
Manchester City was the team that played poorly and got a point. We'll see Guardiola's departure at the end of this season, and I think he's already planning a new transformation.

After Manchester City's poor performance last season and Manchester City failing to bounce back to how they used to play under coach Pep Guardiola, i agree with you that Manchester City's unstoppable days are over because they are still struggling in the premier league this season. I watched the Arsenal vs Manchester City game, and with the way Arsenal gained full dominance in the match, Arsenal would have scored another goal and defeated Manchester City if there were enough time after Arsenal equalised against Manchester City because Manchester City players were under pressure.

It's too early to conclude that. We have to look at Manchester City's overall performance since the start of the season, and I don't see them overcoming their difficult period yet. In fact, I think Pep Guardiola still has a lot to improve, especially maintaining consistent performance.

Manchester City is a strong team and should be considered a favorite and in contention for the title. However, last season they experienced a decline with many problems, and those problems seem to persist this season. I'm not drawing any conclusions from the result against Arsenal. I think we should look at several of Manchester City's matches first.

I agree that Manchester City is a strong team, but i disagree with you that Manchester City should be considered a favorite for the title because they aren't consistent in winning their matches this season, and by the time their performance stabilises maybe their rivals would be leading Manchester City with a points difference that would make it difficult for Manchester City to win the title this season. Manchester City can only be in contention for the title, but they won't win the title this season.

[Jostern]

Arsenal fans are the most delusional fans I’ve ever seen in football, I was very happy that Pep Guardiola played Arsenal to their own game, so they will feel how other teams feel, when they are playing a low block game against teams, Last season when they went on away to Manchester City, this was the same approach Arteta had when he scored he was defending, This season when Arsenal played against Liverpool this was the same approach they had, they were only interested in playing a draw and unfortunately for them Liverpool scored against them, if Arsenal had scored Liverpool first in that game, they would’ve gone to playing a low block game, they had the same approach against Manchester United, people are now saying they Arsenal are strong defensively why are they strong defensively because they are defensively minded team.

I’m very impressed with Pep Guardiola approach in that game, so they will also feel how other teams feel when they play that style of football, they were even fortunate to get a draw, they deserved to have loose that game.

My dear, it's football and every team has a way they want to play to get victory. Even though to a certain extent some Arsenal fans do not like the approach of Arteta presently towards their opponents yard, they would keep working it out till it works perfectly. I also want to add that football is not a thing of feelings, like you said, that you were very happy that city had to play Arsenal to there game so that they would feel the same way they make other teams feel. You make me smile. All I can is that all teams go to match with one feeling in mind, thats to win the match. Saying that Arsenal went to a draw against Liverpool is another blunder, how can they go for a possible draw for a team that hasn't won them for few seasons. It's just football, it's either you win, draw or lose.

For me, I would want  Arsenal to keep the pressure up and always high, beecausw tey have all it takes and quality players, and a nice sub power too. What stoos them from always pushing maybe team strategy and instructions from the manager, and that's just it. With time, things and pattern can also change too.

But for the records, there is nothing an Arsenal fan would exhibit now that all other teams and or fans don't do. They are even worst.

Now I understand your sentiment as an Arsenal fan, well if you’re saying there is no feeling in football, then I must tell you that Fans have feelings, and I have said what I feel that I’m happy the way Pep Guardiola played Arsenal to their own game, When Arsenal are playing the bigger opponent or a title rivals, they will hardly take any risk of winning the game and would prefer a draw rather than playing to win Arsenal have done this on several occasions and several football matches, Arteta always have this approach, Last season at Ethihad that was the same thing Arsenal did, score a goal and defend, and Manchester City was the only side playing that game, they refused to play and decided to be defending and conceded a late goal, so now I’m happy Pep Guardiola played Arsenal to their own game and took two points away from them, now they know how it feels when you’re playing a low-block.

Against Liverpool, Arsenal doesn’t have the Audacity to win that game, they prefer playing a draw instead of loosing, unfortunately for them they lost the game, Arsenal always prefers to defend and don’t take risk against bigger opponents of title rivals.

There should be no complain from Arsenal fans because their team plays to defend on low blocks as well just to win games or get a draw, against Liverpool, Arsenal wasn’t interested in winning that game, they prefer to take a draw and they didn’t take any risk to win the game, they rely on long throws and corner kicks to win games, if Arsenal have scored Liverpool earlier they will be playing more defensively just like Manchester City did to them.

[Nheer]

Now I understand your sentiment as an Arsenal fan, well if you’re saying there is no feeling in football, then I must tell you that Fans have feelings, and I have said what I feel that I’m happy the way Pep Guardiola played Arsenal to their own game, When Arsenal are playing the bigger opponent or a title rivals, they will hardly take any risk of winning the game and would prefer a draw rather than playing to win Arsenal have done this on several occasions and several football matches, Arteta always have this approach, Last season at Ethihad that was the same thing Arsenal did, score a goal and defend, and Manchester City was the only side playing that game, they refused to play and decided to be defending and conceded a late goal, so now I’m happy Pep Guardiola played Arsenal to their own game and took two points away from them, now they know how it feels when you’re playing a low-block.

Against Liverpool, Arsenal doesn’t have the Audacity to win that game, they prefer playing a draw instead of loosing, unfortunately for them they lost the game, Arsenal always prefers to defend and don’t take risk against bigger opponents of title rivals.

There should be no complain from Arsenal fans because their team plays to defend on low blocks as well just to win games or get a draw, against Liverpool, Arsenal wasn’t interested in winning that game, they prefer to take a draw and they didn’t take any risk to win the game, they rely on long throws and corner kicks to win games, if Arsenal have scored Liverpool earlier they will be playing more defensively just like Manchester City did to them.

Well I think I will agree with you about the feeling in football as a fan, it's true there is a feeling for the fans that's why when the team is in bad shape or losses a match we get angry and annoyed. I'm not an Arsenal fan but everyone knows Arteta with his Haram tactics especially when he plays a big team or a league contending team. He gets so defensive minded that he doesn't really want to go for a win his aim is to get a draw. At one point if you look it's not a bad idea because when you at least avoid losing such kind of matches then you are likely to challenge for the title but you must make sure you are able to most of the matches against medium teams and small teams.
This is something Arteta fails at, he might get a good result from playing big teams but will go and lose to teams like Crystal Palace or Nottingham and the likes which is not really a good thing for a team that dreams of winning the league.

Defending makes the game so boring and even kills the chances of winning properly but then every coach has their own approach and if this is what Arteta believes in then there is no need to question him. If results go in his favor no one will complain because in the end he got all three points.

[Bigjoe33]

Arsenal fans are the most delusional fans I’ve ever seen in football, I was very happy that Pep Guardiola played Arsenal to their own game, so they will feel how other teams feel, when they are playing a low block game against teams, Last season when they went on away to Manchester City, this was the same approach Arteta had when he scored he was defending, This season when Arsenal played against Liverpool this was the same approach they had, they were only interested in playing a draw and unfortunately for them Liverpool scored against them, if Arsenal had scored Liverpool first in that game, they would’ve gone to playing a low block game, they had the same approach against Manchester United, people are now saying they Arsenal are strong defensively why are they strong defensively because they are defensively minded team.

I’m very impressed with Pep Guardiola approach in that game, so they will also feel how other teams feel when they play that style of football, they were even fortunate to get a draw, they deserved to have loose that game.

My dear, it's football and every team has a way they want to play to get victory. Even though to a certain extent some Arsenal fans do not like the approach of Arteta presently towards their opponents yard, they would keep working it out till it works perfectly. I also want to add that football is not a thing of feelings, like you said, that you were very happy that city had to play Arsenal to there game so that they would feel the same way they make other teams feel. You make me smile. All I can is that all teams go to match with one feeling in mind, thats to win the match. Saying that Arsenal went to a draw against Liverpool is another blunder, how can they go for a possible draw for a team that hasn't won them for few seasons. It's just football, it's either you win, draw or lose.

For me, I would want  Arsenal to keep the pressure up and always high, beecausw tey have all it takes and quality players, and a nice sub power too. What stoos them from always pushing maybe team strategy and instructions from the manager, and that's just it. With time, things and pattern can also change too.

But for the records, there is nothing an Arsenal fan would exhibit now that all other teams and or fans don't do. They are even worst.

Now I understand your sentiment as an Arsenal fan, well if you’re saying there is no feeling in football, then I must tell you that Fans have feelings, and I have said what I feel that I’m happy the way Pep Guardiola played Arsenal to their own game, When Arsenal are playing the bigger opponent or a title rivals, they will hardly take any risk of winning the game and would prefer a draw rather than playing to win Arsenal have done this on several occasions and several football matches, Arteta always have this approach, Last season at Ethihad that was the same thing Arsenal did, score a goal and defend, and Manchester City was the only side playing that game, they refused to play and decided to be defending and conceded a late goal, so now I’m happy Pep Guardiola played Arsenal to their own game and took two points away from them, now they know how it feels when you’re playing a low-block.

Against Liverpool, Arsenal doesn’t have the Audacity to win that game, they prefer playing a draw instead of loosing, unfortunately for them they lost the game, Arsenal always prefers to defend and don’t take risk against bigger opponents of title rivals.

There should be no complain from Arsenal fans because their team plays to defend on low blocks as well just to win games or get a draw, against Liverpool, Arsenal wasn’t interested in winning that game, they prefer to take a draw and they didn’t take any risk to win the game, they rely on long throws and corner kicks to win games, if Arsenal have scored Liverpool earlier they will be playing more defensively just like Manchester City did to them.

Hahaha, anyways, to a degree, you have a point though. I think it has been as Arteta stuff, and personally, I don't like that approach at all, and I  believe so many other fans too might not also be loving it.

I just wonder why the fear to against big teams with all your strength. We all know that the best form of defence is to attack. Presently, Arsenal has all it takes to hunt any team down, right form their goalie down to the front, they are perfectly distributed and complete plus a strong bench, so going after goals 24/7 should be Thier winning mentality. But sometimes, we don't see it, we just watch them play calmly hoping for a counter attack, and this can actually affect their winning or goals for that match. Anyways, we wish for the best. Let's hope the tactics works something credible or it is changed with time.

We just want the best for Arsenal. Talking about feelings, surely, fans do have feelings and this forms there reactions and wishes for a particular match.

[Oluwa-btc]

Could this be the week Liverpool's winning streak to end?

This is what I'm wondering about their away game against Crystal Palace this Saturday. As a reminder, currently they are the only other team with no losses except Liverpool in the league so far...  

They have even conceded only 2 goals in 5 games. Their defenders are in a really good shape. I wonder what Arne Slot's plan will be to break their solid defense. I think Liverpool will lose points finally this week.

Could this also be the last week of Crystal Palace unbeaten streak?

Bit then again, as a Manchester United fan,  I would want and love to see the downfall 9f Liverpool this weekend. Let's not forget Arne Slot has found it difficult to win Crystal Palace during the last two meetings they've met themselves. Will I be surprised to see yet another defeat? No! With Ekitike being booked ( red carded ) this could be the stepping stone for Alexander Isak. I'm certain he'll definitely smash it.

[Abbatty]

Could this be the week Liverpool's winning streak to end?

This is what I'm wondering about their away game against Crystal Palace this Saturday. As a reminder, currently they are the only other team with no losses except Liverpool in the league so far...  

They have even conceded only 2 goals in 5 games. Their defenders are in a really good shape. I wonder what Arne Slot's plan will be to break their solid defense. I think Liverpool will lose points finally this week.

Well it could be it mate. We all know Liverpool are on 100 percent start since the beginning of the season but in all the matches we have see them struggled to get the win, even in their league cup match against Southampton they had to do it the hard way.

Crystal palace are a very good side, we have seen them beat Liverpool already this season in the community shield after a 2-2 draw and won on penalties. I think they will cause Liverpool a lot of problems in this game and even if at the end they don’t beat Liverpool it will be a draw.

I have been thinking on what to gamble on the game but I think the corner option will be more safer.

[qurbanshah02]

I agree that Manchester City is a strong team, but i disagree with you that Manchester City should be considered a favorite for the title because they aren't consistent in winning their matches this season, and by the time their performance stabilises maybe their rivals would be leading Manchester City with a points difference that would make it difficult for Manchester City to win the title this season. Manchester City can only be in contention for the title, but they won't win the title this season.

Manchester City is neither a strong nor a weak team at the moment. If we talk about their matches, they are playing at the same level of performance right now. From here begins the journey of their strengths and weaknesses, which they will play with themselves. Manchester City has won 2 matches so far and lost one and ended in a draw. No matter how hard Manchester City tries, they will not be able to win the title this season because they are not ready for it yet because their performance often weakens after a few matches. This describes Manchester City's strength in this way but does not explain its quality, which is the best thing.

[free-bit.co.in]

I agree that Manchester City is a strong team, but i disagree with you that Manchester City should be considered a favorite for the title because they aren't consistent in winning their matches this season, and by the time their performance stabilises maybe their rivals would be leading Manchester City with a points difference that would make it difficult for Manchester City to win the title this season. Manchester City can only be in contention for the title, but they won't win the title this season.

You are right. Manchester City may be strong. But compared to Arsenal or Liverpool, Manchester city will be a bit  behind. I do not consider Manchester City as the favorite to win the Premier league title. Liverpool is  considered the most favorite. And then Chelsea and Arsenal. Manchester City is now in ninth place in the table after winning only  2 matches out of 5 matches. Manchester City is 8 points behind Liverpool.

[Velvet78]

This time, Manchester United are going to open the week with a Brentford game. As it is away, their job will technically be more difficult. 2.08 odds given for their win by the way.

The Red Devils couldn't beat their opponent away for 3 years... I can't say these teams started this season much different in terms of statistics. The main difference is 3 points now.

Would Amorim's players be able to maintain a winning streak? I would like to see it but expect a tough game...

[SatoPrincess]

Arteta’s decision to start games against top clubs in the league has eventually sparked criticism and mixed reactions amongst the club supporters. I think Arteta needs to grow some balls and field the right players and stop worrying and thinking too much about conceding goals. The problem Arsenal face now against tough opponents is as a result of a lack of creativity and good thing they have creative players now so why leave them on the bench and start players who cannot get the ball up front and create good chances for Gyokeres?

[Volgastallion]

Arteta’s decision to start games against top clubs in the league has eventually sparked criticism and mixed reactions amongst the club supporters. I think Arteta needs to grow some balls and field the right players and stop worrying and thinking too much about conceding goals. The problem Arsenal face now against tough opponents is as a result of a lack of creativity and good thing they have creative players now so why leave them on the bench and start players who cannot get the ball up front and create good chances for Gyokeres?

Arsenal football right now is pretty strange, it seems like Arteta comes from a Guardiola fancy style of football a few seasons back and now he is on a more early Simeone style of football.

I dont like it because we saw much more boring games, but until now the system is working, but you know this is Arsenal and the fans of this team are always waiting to see top football.

[Akbarkoe]

Arteta’s decision to start games against top clubs in the league has eventually sparked criticism and mixed reactions amongst the club supporters. I think Arteta needs to grow some balls and field the right players and stop worrying and thinking too much about conceding goals. The problem Arsenal face now against tough opponents is as a result of a lack of creativity and good thing they have creative players now so why leave them on the bench and start players who cannot get the ball up front and create good chances for Gyokeres?

Arsenal football right now is pretty strange, it seems like Arteta comes from a Guardiola fancy style of football a few seasons back and now he is on a more early Simeone style of football.

I dont like it because we saw much more boring games, but until now the system is working, but you know this is Arsenal and the fans of this team are always waiting to see top football.

Of course, fans are very tired of Arsenal always finishing as runners-up in recent seasons. They have had opportunities to win, but to this day it has not happened, which must be frustrating for the Gunners.

Arteta is turning the game around and trying something new. While it may seem similar to Simeone's approach, we don't fully understand the reasoning behind Arteta's current starting lineup. He might be testing a new strategy, This will be quite useful in the long run to ensure that Arsenal has multiple strategies to use against tough opponents. They don't always have to follow Guardiola's style; having other options is better.

[SatoPrincess]

Arsenal was superior to Manchester City by far, this Manchester City is not longer what it was, Guardiola cant find the path to follow and i start to think he cant find the correct players to develop his way of playing, he is in BIG trouble right now, all his glass castle is falling apart.

I hope to see him leaving, we have enough of him there.

Tbh Manchester City are a bit below their performance level of three seasons ago while Arsenal have improved in all areas and are doing better than the once invincible Manchester City side lately. I also feel Guardiola is close to departing from City as each match week goes by. He is slowly losing his magic touch and this could speed up his departure.

[bitzizzix]

Arsenal was superior to Manchester City by far, this Manchester City is not longer what it was, Guardiola cant find the path to follow and i start to think he cant find the correct players to develop his way of playing, he is in BIG trouble right now, all his glass castle is falling apart.

I hope to see him leaving, we have enough of him there.

Tbh speaking Manchester City are a bit below their performance level of three seasons ago while Arsenal have improved in all areas and are doing better than the once invincible Manchester City side lately. I also feel Guardiola is close to departing from City as each match week goes by. He is slowly losing his magic touch and this could speed up his departure.

Everything has its time, and even great teams can become mediocre when the time comes, and that's what Manchester City are currently experiencing, in what I believe will be their worst season under Pep Guardiola so far.
And with Manchester City not at their best, having previously been a feared team, and if this poor run of results continues, Guardiola's future is expected to be a hot topic.

[Tmoonz]

I think Liverpool is the most lucky team since the starting of this 2025?2026 English premier League campaign all of their winnings has really been unexpected winning six out of seven winning the winning goals always come from 83+ minutes and they should really be very careful like i keep saying it they might run out of luck some day sometime and I trust English premier League teams they will definitely take advantage of it, and this ekitike of a guy I'm not really impresse with him after the hype he's yet to show working lets not believe he would turn out to be the story of Darwin Nunez.

[Solodoski]

This time, Manchester United are going to open the week with a Brentford game. As it is away, their job will technically be more difficult. 2.08 odds given for their win by the way.

The Red Devils couldn't beat their opponent away for 3 years... I can't say these teams started this season much different in terms of statistics. The main difference is 3 points now.

Would Amorim's players be able to maintain a winning streak? I would like to see it but expect a tough game...

Thus should be a winnable match for Manchester United,  because Brentford is not at their best right now, but we really can't trust this Manchester United team. In my opinion I think they are the hardest team to predict right now. In my opinion I think they have a better squad than last season, but I really don't know what is the issue with the team, I don't know if it's the coach or the player or even the formation that is is not bringing out the best in the team.
If they were at home I would have gone for a win for Manchester United,  but since they are away I will go for goals rather than giving any of the team to win.

[Zackz5000]

This time, Manchester United are going to open the week with a Brentford game. As it is away, their job will technically be more difficult. 2.08 odds given for their win by the way.

The Red Devils couldn't beat their opponent away for 3 years... I can't say these teams started this season much different in terms of statistics. The main difference is 3 points now.

Would Amorim's players be able to maintain a winning streak? I would like to see it but expect a tough game...

Thus should be a winnable match for Manchester United,  because Brentford is not at their best right now, but we really can't trust this Manchester United team. In my opinion I think they are the hardest team to predict right now. In my opinion I think they have a better squad than last season, but I really don't know what is the issue with the team, I don't know if it's the coach or the player or even the formation that is is not bringing out the best in the team.
If they were at home I would have gone for a win for Manchester United,  but since they are away I will go for goals rather than giving any of the team to win.

If Manchester United can't be able to win Brentford it means that things are still getting worse for Manchester United, they should be able to win Brentford so they can continue with their winning run after defeating Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford they should take Brentford game as an advantage to close up some gap in the English premier league table, 3 point against Brentford on Saturday will make them go 10 points this can make them move from 11 position to either 8th position or 7th.

Manchester United poor performance is really what people don't know where it's problem is coming from they have changed coaches even sell some old players and bought new players yet no improvement, Amorim made a comment last time that he feels more pains than Manchester United fans i think the coach is going through alot.

[SatoPrincess]

After the long waited Ballon D’or ceremony yesterday 3 premier league players came out in the top 10 ranked players of the year. Mohammed Salah, cole Palmer and new Manchester city goal keeper Donnarumma well all in the Top 10. Honestly I have been impressed with cole Palmer making the top 10 list, he was without champions league football last season and still manage to make the top 10 list, the last player that made that list without a champions league football was Neymar.

Mohammed salah continues to be in the top 10 as always, he has been consistent and that why he is in that list. I really hope a premier league player will win it next, we know the premier league is very though and to dominate the league and the champions league in the same season is always hard.

Congratulations to Dembele on winning the 2025 Ballon D’or.

You just can’t help but be impressed with the growth and quality of the premier league this days. We all know how tough the premier league is but it just gets better each season, congratulations to these players who made the top ten ranking and congratulations to Ousmane Dembele for achieving the Ballon d’Or award for best player of the year.

[Slow death]

I agree that Manchester City is a strong team, but i disagree with you that Manchester City should be considered a favorite for the title because they aren't consistent in winning their matches this season, and by the time their performance stabilises maybe their rivals would be leading Manchester City with a points difference that would make it difficult for Manchester City to win the title this season. Manchester City can only be in contention for the title, but they won't win the title this season.

You are right. Manchester City may be strong. But compared to Arsenal or Liverpool, Manchester city will be a bit  behind. I do not consider Manchester City as the favorite to win the Premier league title. Liverpool is  considered the most favorite. And then Chelsea and Arsenal. Manchester City is now in ninth place in the table after winning only  2 matches out of 5 matches. Manchester City is 8 points behind Liverpool.

I remember a season when Manchester City started poorly. They trailed Liverpool and Arsenal by five or more points, trailing Arsenal, who were at the top of the table. But with five games remaining in the league, Manchester City started playing well and managed to become champions.

Honestly, as a Liverpool fan, I don't consider Manchester City weak, nor do I consider them a team that won't have a chance of winning the title. Until the last game of the season, anything can happen. I see that Manchester City is recovering in these last few games. See that they haven't lost to Arsenal, and that's a great sign.

[Iroh]

Could this also be the last week of Crystal Palace unbeaten streak?

Bit then again, as a Manchester United fan,  I would want and love to see the downfall 9f Liverpool this weekend. Let's not forget Arne Slot has found it difficult to win Crystal Palace during the last two meetings they've met themselves. Will I be surprised to see yet another defeat? No! With Ekitike being booked ( red carded ) this could be the stepping stone for Alexander Isak. I'm certain he'll definitely smash it.

It's probably going to be a tough game but I do think Liverpool would likely come out victorious in the match against Crystal palace. It may not be so straightforward but we'll likely see a Liverpool win in that game.
Liverpool is in amazing form and currently enjoying a winning streak. Being very motivated, I doubt they'll allow Crystal palace end their winning streak. Although Crystal palace could play more of a defensive game and could perhaps, try and hold Liverpool to a draw. I think we could see both teams each scoring a goal but Liverpool ultimately winning the game.