⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Agbe]

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Yes you are correct there is no much improvement in the Manchester United team they are not inform winning their last match in premier League does not make them inform however there's still  time for them to improve, the problem of Manchester United is not the coach it is the players the players are not performing very well they are not in good shame and a disappointment that after the amount spent in buying players they are not performing as expected, the coach has tried his best in making sure that the team perform as expected but they are not doing that the players are just weak they miss opportunities they don't do the right thing at the right time so I will never blame the Manchester United coach for anything.
If the team comes out 13 positions I will not blame the coach for that because the coach will not be the one to play the football the players will be ones to play the coach will just direct I believe if the players are following the instruction of the coach very well they may come out sixth or seventh position in the league.

You can't only single out party in the current situation which united has found themselves. Because critically analyzing the problem of Manchester United we have to blame both coach parties the coach is the one that, will tell his players what to do and the players can only replicate what they are told to do by the coach. So both the coach and the players are failing in their duty .

[SatoPrincess]

Despite some signings, Arsenal still lacks squad depth. Some of their best players are currently injured, and injuries could occur again after the international break, leaving the squad inadequate.
Last year, injuries hampered Arsenal's rotation, and the quality of their substitutes isn't as good as their main players, which is why they're struggling.
I also agree that it's difficult for Arsenal to maintain their lead, and it could get even tougher later on. Odegaard's return date isn't yet clear. Gabriel Jesus won't be able to return until January.

You certainly have not been watching Arsenal games lately if you feel this way because it is clear that Arsenal’s squad depth has been very good this season. They have good players and backups in all positions of the team. Check out the injury list and see how well they are still playing, if same injuries happened last season they wouldn’t be playing at same level as they are playing this season.

[Issa56]

At the beginning of the season, I predicted that Manchester United would finish this year in 10th place — five positions higher than last season. It’s still too early to say where the teams will end up in the Premier League, but I don’t really see any big improvement in United’s play. So I think my prediction won’t work out, because the Red Devils will probably finish around 11th–13th place. A little better than last year, but that’s about it.

I was thinking their will be improvement in Manchester United perform before the season started, but as we can see there is no much improvement in their performance, Manchester United are still struggling to win matches, the are finding it difficult to win even weaker teams which they are suppose to win easily. With Manchester United current performance, am not expecting anything from them this season, maybe the going to struggle to end the season in a position better than last season, but ending the season in top 5 will just be difficult for Manchester United.

[Berry2d]

You certainly have not been watching Arsenal games lately if you feel this way because it is clear that Arsenal’s squad depth has been very good this season. They have good players and backups in all positions of the team. Check out the injury list and see how well they are still playing, if same injuries happened last season they wouldn’t be playing at same level as they are playing this season.

Know doubt arsenal has one of the best team this season ranging from the goalpost to the attacking line but finds it difficult to prove their supremacy over other teams instead they play without focus and determination to be crowned champions of England premier league. Arsenal's performance now is the same when Arsene Wenger  was arsenal's coach, If only arsenal would be able to utilize what they have they will become one of the best team in the world right now.

[dezoel]

The comparison between Amorim's system and the Man Utd is the central issue. A top manager's job is not just executing his system, but adapting it to the available players. Amorim is criticized precisely because a rigid 3-4-3 with this defensive material exposes massive tactical weaknesses. Sticking to a failing system out of pride is not professionalism; it's stubbornness.

As for the Liverpool vs. Man Utd prediction: Liverpool's two recent losses are minor inconsistencies, while Man Utd's issues are structural and long-term. Ignoring the historical dominance of Liverpool at Anfield in this derby is naive. A draw would be a huge improvement for United, a win is highly unrealistic given the current form and the pressure on their defense.

When you do not have the players for a 3-4-3 system and you still insist on it, then it makes absolutely no sense to keep doing that. I get that you may want to, but that doesn't mean you should. It's clear that we are going to end up with bad results one way or another if they keep using that system.

While we are dealing with this result, it's not going to get that much of a great result. United has sucked all season long, and even last year, so it is not going to end up being great suddenly. Just go back to 4231 like used to, that is something that exists on this team, and you can do that and the team should be doing fine. I do not get why they are not doing that, but it should definitely be something that helps them.

[Nightwatchmare]

Yea, at least Manchester United were able to get a win but a two wins in a row will be very much unlikely, after Liverpool has experience three defeats in a row and now their next game after the break will be at Anfield. They will be fighting to get back to winning ways and I expect United to lose the game or at best savage a tie which will even be difficult looking at the over all team strength against each other.

Don't you think that Liverpool experiencing 3 defeats in a row will give Manchester United the morale to face Liverpool and get a good result from Liverpool at Anfield? When Liverpool lost back to back, i was thinking they were going to bounce back to winning ways against Chelsea because Chelsea were also struggling, but i was surprised how Chelsea gained dominance against Liverpool and beat Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool players have a more busy schedule than Manchester United players, and i think it will give Manchester United players enough time to prepare for Liverpool.

[rakebit]

This Premier League season looks unpredictable, City and Arsenal are strong, but Liverpool and Spurs are also playing well. Live odds can change fast, especially after early goals.

[el kaka22]

If you hire a manager that is a system guy, and you do not have the players for that system, the problem is not at the manager, it's at the team. I mean Amorim played this style all at Sporting, for hundreds of games, and they knew this, why would they think he would change his system in United?

It was clear from day one that he would install his system here, and even on summer they got some players but they spent so much for so little and didn't give him what he needs. The system doesn't work with the players they have and they had to change so much but failed to do so. Just goalkeeper alone is their biggest issue and they did nothing about it. They sent Onana away and got Lemmens or whoever he is, and that's obviously not enough.

[SmartCharpa]

At the beginning of the season, I predicted that Manchester United would finish this year in 10th place — five positions higher than last season. It’s still too early to say where the teams will end up in the Premier League, but I don’t really see any big improvement in United’s play. So I think my prediction won’t work out, because the Red Devils will probably finish around 11th–13th place. A little better than last year, but that’s about it.

It's too early to predict which position Manchester United will finish in the Premier League this season, and we all understand that this team has disappointed their fans year after year, who expect for a change to finish in a good place. Manchester United performance will determine where they finish this season, we can't predict the final position right now, but we may have an idea by the second half of the season.

I don't have as much trust in this team as I did last season, when Amorim took over, I was confident that Manchester United had hired the proper manager based on his former club's success, but his tactics appear to be different in the Premier League. Many people believe that if Manchester United is able to defeat Liverpool and Tottenham, they would be able to fight for the Premier League title this season.

[Barikui1]

If you hire a manager that is a system guy, and you do not have the players for that system, the problem is not at the manager, it's at the team. I mean Amorim played this style all at Sporting, for hundreds of games, and they knew this, why would they think he would change his system in United?

I understand the point you are trying to make, it's a system that he knows best, and it's what have given him success in the past, but I believe that a good manager should have been able to adapt to the strength of his team.like example; If you observe that this team is very good on the counter attack, the logical thing to do is to set them up for counter attacks, or if you knows that they are an attacking team that knows how to keep the ball very well, you set them up to play in such a system because that's their greatest strength, what am trying to say is that a good manager should be able to evolve and add new things to his coaching pattern, not by constantly doing a thing that is not working and you keep on doing it and be waiting for a miracle to happen, because if result doesn't improve, he might lose his job in the process.

[Emylion]

Man United have inconsistent performances, and Amorim's performance is also attracting attention, with some believing his system is flawed, but Amorim insisted that he would never change his stance, even at the risk of being fired. I think the win over Sunderland is just a temporary relief because after the international break, Man United will face last season's EPL champions, and of course, it will be a very tough battle, considering that Liverpool will have the advantage as hosts.

But not without reason, Man United still has a chance to get points because their focus is only on the Premier League, while Liverpool might have their attention a little divided because 3 days after, they have to compete in the Champions League. Apart from that, Man United may have a slight advantage in stamina and fitness because not many of their players played during the international break.

Yes, in fact it is fundamental for these players to always try to be consistent and play. I understand that many players don't manage to play and then lose their form and are unable to be more incisive in important matches, but I think that these will be very fit because they all play.

It doesn't matter on either Liverpool have lots of competitions to play or not, the truth is this game is really unpredictable because the both teams are not to be trusted Liverpool has lost form and Manchester United is not consistent in winning so we really don't know who would win the game between their two.

[Stormisover]

Man United have inconsistent performances, and Amorim's performance is also attracting attention, with some believing his system is flawed, but Amorim insisted that he would never change his stance, even at the risk of being fired. I think the win over Sunderland is just a temporary relief because after the international break, Man United will face last season's EPL champions, and of course, it will be a very tough battle, considering that Liverpool will have the advantage as hosts.

But not without reason, Man United still has a chance to get points because their focus is only on the Premier League, while Liverpool might have their attention a little divided because 3 days after, they have to compete in the Champions League. Apart from that, Man United may have a slight advantage in stamina and fitness because not many of their players played during the international break.

Yes, in fact it is fundamental for these players to always try to be consistent and play. I understand that many players don't manage to play and then lose their form and are unable to be more incisive in important matches, but I think that these will be very fit because they all play.

Bro let just forget about Liverpool having some other competitions to play if Liverpool is to win the game they will definitely win at least we do see some teams that actually won everything possible in their league if they should consider the fact that they have more competition to play they would probably be losing the league games just to keep focus on the UEFA Champions League too, so let's leave that one the fact is Liverpool can beat Manchester United or might lose to that same Manchester United because they've not been in good form for the past three games now and Manchester United always find it difficult to win straight two games, so I really can't predict the winner.

[Abbatty]

If you hire a manager that is a system guy, and you do not have the players for that system, the problem is not at the manager, it's at the team. I mean Amorim played this style all at Sporting, for hundreds of games, and they knew this, why would they think he would change his system in United?

It was clear from day one that he would install his system here, and even on summer they got some players but they spent so much for so little and didn't give him what he needs. The system doesn't work with the players they have and they had to change so much but failed to do so. Just goalkeeper alone is their biggest issue and they did nothing about it. They sent Onana away and got Lemmens or whoever he is, and that's obviously not enough.

Well from my understanding Ruben Amorim is much of a manager rather than a coach so with that he have a much saying in decision makings about the signings of Manchester United players.

You said the players doesn’t fit into his system of play, well  you may be right but the thing is he was very aware of the squad before accepting the offer to coach Manchester United, he knew about the players that the team have available.

Every good manager is know to quickly adapt to any situation, let take maresca as a big example last weekend, he had all his CB out injured in the middle of the game against the current title holders but he was very quick to adapt to the situation by converting 2 of this wing backs to center back and he got all 3 points in This game.

For me I won’t be too quick to judge Amorim, I want to him another transfer window which is this summer if he fails to impress me then I will label him an average coach.

[Creeper0]

Bro let just forget about Liverpool having some other competitions to play if Liverpool is to win the game they will definitely win at least we do see some teams that actually won everything possible in their league if they should consider the fact that they have more competition to play they would probably be losing the league games just to keep focus on the UEFA Champions League too, so let's leave that one the fact is Liverpool can beat Manchester United or might lose to that same Manchester United because they've not been in good form for the past three games now and Manchester United always find it difficult to win straight two games, so I really can't predict the winner.

Does Liverpool's victory or defeat depend on their will? Wow, I would be very happy to support such a team!

Manchester United are not yet in such a bad situation that any team can beat them if they want to. Liverpool will definitely have a better chance of winning this match, they are a relatively strong team and it is their home match. I also believe that this match is easy for Liverpool to win and they should win. But if you try to ignore Manchester United completely then you are wrong, this is a football match, anything can happen here. What you expect is not wrong, but what you say is wrongly presented.

[Velvet78]

I wonder whether this year will finally be the one in which Arteta makes Arsenal champions or not... For now they are the leader you know after Liverpool lost to Chelsea.    They seem quite deadly in offense and defense both statistically as well.

But we have seen examples by Arsenal such as losing their title chance on the final weeks of a season. Honestly I would really like to see them champions. Arteta brought the team to this level from a really poor one. He deserves a Premier League trophy.

[Alonso_]

Man United have inconsistent performances, and Amorim's performance is also attracting attention, with some believing his system is flawed, but Amorim insisted that he would never change his stance, even at the risk of being fired. I think the win over Sunderland is just a temporary relief because after the international break, Man United will face last season's EPL champions, and of course, it will be a very tough battle, considering that Liverpool will have the advantage as hosts.

But not without reason, Man United still has a chance to get points because their focus is only on the Premier League, while Liverpool might have their attention a little divided because 3 days after, they have to compete in the Champions League. Apart from that, Man United may have a slight advantage in stamina and fitness because not many of their players played during the international break.

Yes, in fact it is fundamental for these players to always try to be consistent and play. I understand that many players don't manage to play and then lose their form and are unable to be more incisive in important matches, but I think that these will be very fit because they all play.

Bro let just forget about Liverpool having some other competitions to play if Liverpool is to win the game they will definitely win at least we do see some teams that actually won everything possible in their league if they should consider the fact that they have more competition to play they would probably be losing the league games just to keep focus on the UEFA Champions League too, so let's leave that one the fact is Liverpool can beat Manchester United or might lose to that same Manchester United because they've not been in good form for the past three games now and Manchester United always find it difficult to win straight two games, so I really can't predict the winner.

I’m going to tell you this, Liverpool is going to beat Manchester United, if I’m staking my bet I will be staking that bet against Manchester United, because I absolutely don’t see how Manchester United is going to beat Liverpool at Anfield, Liverpool have lost three games in a row, doesn’t mean they are a bad team, it doesn’t mean they aren’t good enough, this games they have lost they have dominated this games in possession and chance’s created, I only think they should be more clinical with their finishing, Mohammed Salah haven’t been very clinical this season, and Isak haven’t find his rhythm after a couple of bad summer off season, but Ektike have been good and Florian Wirtz will soon be opened like a fine wine, Liverpool lost games just with one goal margin, last time I saw Real Madrid beaten very well by Athletico Madrid, and also Barcelona beaten very well by Seville and Liverpool have not been beaten very well like this teams, so it’s definitely not a crisis. They will soon be back, and I’m completely sure Manchester United will have to suffer at Anfield after the international break.

[Solodoski]

I wonder whether this year will finally be the one in which Arteta makes Arsenal champions or not... For now they are the leader you know after Liverpool lost to Chelsea.    They seem quite deadly in offense and defense both statistically as well.

But we have seen examples by Arsenal such as losing their title chance on the final weeks of a season. Honestly I would really like to see them champions. Arteta brought the team to this level from a really poor one. He deserves a Premier League trophy.

I keep replying to comments like this, not just because I am an Arsenal, but because I really believe in what Arteta is doing at Arsenal.  It would have been the same it was another football club. Arteta has really build the team to be able to win the Premier League and even the champion's league,  so I still wonder why people don't believe they can do it. I understand that they have failed in the past, but let's be sincere,  they have got a better team with great depth,  so let's start believing in this team, because they are really going to do great things this season.

[Wake Up]

I wonder whether this year will finally be the one in which Arteta makes Arsenal champions or not... For now they are the leader you know after Liverpool lost to Chelsea.    They seem quite deadly in offense and defense both statistically as well.

But we have seen examples by Arsenal such as losing their title chance on the final weeks of a season. Honestly I would really like to see them champions. Arteta brought the team to this level from a really poor one. He deserves a Premier League trophy.

I keep replying to comments like this, not just because I am an Arsenal, but because I really believe in what Arteta is doing at Arsenal.  It would have been the same it was another football club. Arteta has really build the team to be able to win the Premier League and even the champion's league,  so I still wonder why people don't believe they can do it. I understand that they have failed in the past, but let's be sincere,  they have got a better team with great depth,  so let's start believing in this team, because they are really going to do great things this season.

It's undeniable that Arsenal's squad this year is far better than the squads of previous years. I truly believe this year will be much better for Arsenal. It's no coincidence that Arsenal currently leads the Premier League. We're talking about a team that has long resigned itself to second place. With a little more persistence and good signings, why wouldn't they be first? I believe they could finish the season on top of the Premier League table this year.

[Princess Leah]

I wonder whether this year will finally be the one in which Arteta makes Arsenal champions or not... For now they are the leader you know after Liverpool lost to Chelsea.    They seem quite deadly in offense and defense both statistically as well.

But we have seen examples by Arsenal such as losing their title chance on the final weeks of a season. Honestly I would really like to see them champions. Arteta brought the team to this level from a really poor one. He deserves a Premier League trophy.

I keep replying to comments like this, not just because I am an Arsenal, but because I really believe in what Arteta is doing at Arsenal.  It would have been the same it was another football club. Arteta has really build the team to be able to win the Premier League and even the champion's league,  so I still wonder why people don't believe they can do it. I understand that they have failed in the past, but let's be sincere,  they have got a better team with great depth,  so let's start believing in this team, because they are really going to do great things this season.

It's undeniable that Arsenal's squad this year is far better than the squads of previous years. I truly believe this year will be much better for Arsenal. It's no coincidence that Arsenal currently leads the Premier League. We're talking about a team that has long resigned itself to second place. With a little more persistence and good signings, why wouldn't they be first? I believe they could finish the season on top of the Premier League table this year.

Arteta have escaped being dragged the previous maybe cause Arsenal had good performance and always finished second on the table but this season would be different cause there would be no excuse to why he didn't he the trophy, all the clubs that's supposed to hinder Arsenal are currently underperformed which gives Arsenal more opportunity to maintain their consistency and position on the table.

 Arsenal fans can't deny that they desperately need a trophy although most of them i know are hiding under the shadows of good performance and finishing 2nd every season but it won't save Arteta this year so he has to do all it takes to win the league this season especially now that his squad has improved better than other seasons.

[AirtelBuzz]

Arsenal fans can't deny that they desperately need a trophy although most of them i know are hiding under the shadows of good performance and finishing 2nd every season but it won't save Arteta this year so he has to do all it takes to win the league this season especially now that his squad has improved better than other seasons.

Yes, Arsenal fans cannot deny that they need a trophy but after saying this, it may not be possible to immediately turn it into reality, maybe in that context, Arteta may have made the team stronger in depth before the season arrives. Their increased depth in the team proves that they are still consistent in this new season's PL where other clubs are constantly stumbling even the defending champion team is unable to succeed despite relentless efforts. You are right that Arsenal are in second place most of the season which is why most of their good performances are hidden in the shadows but so far in this new season of PL, their attacking tactics are on the right track therefore, their devotion is needed in unity.
Last season, the team lacked a quality professional, agile striker but this season they have been able to fill that gap. This team's strides are huge, so my idea if they can focus on working accordingly, winning the league this season is no big deal for the Gunners.