⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Futurexxx]

Actually, I still remember Arteta with Arsenal and Chelsea. They both had periods of poor performance, and they needed a long process to return to where they are today.

I don't think arsenal and Chelsea situation should be compared with that of Manchester united because we have seen how Manchester united have made so many changes, am talking of managers, top quality managers but nothing have shown for it, that shows that their primary problem is not the manager, they just have to revolutionize this team and bring in new set's of players, just like what Chelsea did a few years back that they were criticized for, but now they look different and better, so it's wise for Manchester united to follow such path than putting all the blame on any manager that is hired.

[Velvet78]

The international break still hasn't ended. There are still possible injury situations. This is why I hesitate making early bets in these times. It is quite risky in my opinion considering that.

But those 1.62 odds for Liverpool win smiles at me.    I hope it doesn't drop too much in a couple of days. I believe in them to beat Manchester United at Anfield honestly.

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Welcome back man!    Nice to see you back on the thread and updating it. We have a long season ahead waiting for us...

[AGogi2003]

Manchester United doesn’t really understand themselves right now, their performance is bad, and Manchester United are conceding easily in matches. Whenever Manchester United are playing right now, am not always confident in them, because I know even if they are playing against a weaker team, there is no assurance that Manchester United will be winning. I don’t really know what is wrong with United, but with their performance, I know they have internal problem.

Manchester United are facing difficulties this season and with how they are playing he will always be difficult for them to achieve trophies this season. Some are complaining is because of the coach they are performing weak and they sack Erik Ten Hag, and bring Amorim but still they is not a good result still struggling to win matches in the Premier League. Amorim just need to fight after transfer Windows opens again, so that he can get some new players they need to hard some defends and midfielder In the team to make them perform better. They get the chance qnd own there last match against Sunderland they will be in  there best form and challenge Liverpool after the international break is over. Amorim is not in any big competition they are just focusing on the Premier League, and they need to be the best as a big club not playing other competitions they should be in top of the  league but still struggling to win matches.

I don't think arsenal and Chelsea situation should be compared with that of Manchester united because we have seen how Manchester united have made so many changes, am talking of managers, top quality managers but nothing have shown for it, that shows that their primary problem is not the manager, they just have to revolutionize this team and bring in new set's of players, just like what Chelsea did a few years back that they were criticized for, but now they look different and better, so it's wise for Manchester united to follow such path than putting all the blame on any manager that is hired.

Sure, we can't compare the both Arsenal and Chelsea are more better then Manchester United this season, Arsenal are top of the league currently and Chelsea is doing very great too so we should not join Manchester United because they are not in there best form this season and they need to make more changes in the club, if they are ready to fight for top 4 to get the opportunity to qualify for the Champions League next season. If am not mistaken almost two years now Manchester United have not qualify for the ucl. Manchester United many strikers they didn't remember they need buy defenders and that is what happens to Liverpool currently they have all the best strikers but not better defence and making other opponents defeat them easily and that is why Chelsea achieve three point with them at 90+ minute.

[pawel7777]

After the international break, the Premier League is back this coming Saturday, with the full fixtures being as follows:



The most exciting match could be Liverpool Vs Man United. Liverpool has suffered 2 league losses in a row, which caused them to lose the top table spot to Arsenal, so they have something to prove to their fans. Man United's performance is always a question mark. They tend to mix decent games with poor ones. Their last league game was a home win over Sunderland, but it's been a long while since United noted 2 wins in a row.
Statistically, a draw seems unlikely, as both teams have demonstrated more of an "all or nothing" approach in the first 7 rounds of the league. Liverpool have zero draws so far and United only have one.

[Abbatty]

Actually, I still remember Arteta with Arsenal and Chelsea. They both had periods of poor performance, and they needed a long process to return to where they are today.

I don't think arsenal and Chelsea situation should be compared with that of Manchester united because we have seen how Manchester united have made so many changes, am talking of managers, top quality managers but nothing have shown for it, that shows that their primary problem is not the manager, they just have to revolutionize this team and bring in new set's of players, just like what Chelsea did a few years back that they were criticized for, but now they look different and better, so it's wise for Manchester united to follow such path than putting all the blame on any manager that is hired.

Of course chelsea and arsenal can’t be compared to that of Manchester United right now, We have see how Arsenal have improved so much under Mikel Arteta, though their is no major trophy to show for it yet but they are doing good. Chelsea on the other are also doing good, we saw them bring in a new manager and he his doing well, he brought them back to champions league football, won them the conference league and also the fifa club World Cup.

I think Manchester United need to bring in a new manager afterall, a manager that will help flush the team and bring in new players just like Chelsea and Enzo Maresca did. I still don’t think Manchester United will improve this season, I don’t see any sign of improvement. Well let see how and where they end their season.

[Hardyrobust]

Actually, I still remember Arteta with Arsenal and Chelsea. They both had periods of poor performance, and they needed a long process to return to where they are today.

I don't think arsenal and Chelsea situation should be compared with that of Manchester united because we have seen how Manchester united have made so many changes, am talking of managers, top quality managers but nothing have shown for it, that shows that their primary problem is not the manager, they just have to revolutionize this team and bring in new set's of players, just like what Chelsea did a few years back that they were criticized for, but now they look different and better, so it's wise for Manchester united to follow such path than putting all the blame on any manager that is hired.

you are correct, Manchester United has been changing manager for some seasons now yet there is no improvement in there performance. So it is obvious the fault is not from the manager .Also it will be wrong to compare the issue of Manchester United with that of Arsenal and Chelsea, what they are actually facing right now is there inability to be able to spot what the actual problem is. Until Manchester United is able to figure out what there really problems are and then seek a better solution to it , there won't be any improvement in the team performance.

[Coin_info]

I think Manchester United need to bring in a new manager afterall, a manager that will help flush the team and bring in new players just like Chelsea and Enzo Maresca did. I still don’t think Manchester United will improve this season, I don’t see any sign of improvement. Well let see how and where they end their season.

It will be a better action if they can give this coach a little more time, instead of thinking of replacing him already. Amorim is being fixed with his strategy and style of play, but the Premier League will teach him a tough lesson that will force him to become more fluid.
If you say they should bring a new coach to flush out these old players from the club, you have to remember that if the new coach or whosoever that you are suggesting does not have the support of the club's management, he will still have to work with a limited budget and make use of the players he has or he is allowed to bring in. I feel Manchester United supporters need to exercise patience.

[GiftedMAN]

Actually, I still remember Arteta with Arsenal and Chelsea. They both had periods of poor performance, and they needed a long process to return to where they are today.

I don't think arsenal and Chelsea situation should be compared with that of Manchester united because we have seen how Manchester united have made so many changes, am talking of managers, top quality managers but nothing have shown for it, that shows that their primary problem is not the manager, they just have to revolutionize this team and bring in new set's of players, just like what Chelsea did a few years back that they were criticized for, but now they look different and better, so it's wise for Manchester united to follow such path than putting all the blame on any manager that is hired.

The situation of Chelsea and Arsenal have never gotten to that of Manchester United, yes Arsenal and Chelsea has experienced so hard times but what United has faced in the last 3 seasons is a difficult one and it will take a very good manager and good players coming together in agreement to fix it. Some changes has been made in the team but the results remained unchanged, the team needs a manager that is going to bring the formation that will not be difficult for his players to adapt because that is one of the problems of United.

[Spaceman1000$]

There is still a long game to play before the ending of the season and there is still hope for those big clubs that haven't started doing well to wake up and assume there rightful position. I believe with time this season, Ruben Amorim will do well but if they didn't Amorim should get ready for his sack because Manchester united didn't sign him to come lose game rather he was signed to come recreate or change the recent story and form of Manchester united and as such more work is expected of him. If you are mentioning club in England currently, you can not mention 1 or 2 without mentioning arsenal because as it stands they are ready this season.

You didn't see the news that the management are not ready to sack Amorim, they want him to stay for the three years under his contract. The management are not happy about the team results but are willing to endure and see the future in the long run with Amorim. My speculation for Manchester United is that they will end the season among top ten in the league, they maybe out of form but can't doubt a possible recovery in the long run. There will also be changes in the top four positions, Manchester City and Chelsea are expected to compete for those positions, Tottenham and Bournemouth don't look favorites to finish up there.

One thing I find with Manchester United management board is the fact that they are in a state of dilemma, sacking Amorim at the point means bringing in another coach to come and oversee players Amorim has assembled, which might be a bit tasky for the new coach, it's the same thing with Amorim when he arrived, letting go the likes of Antony and Rashford because he felt they don't fitting in his style of play.

so going through that route of starting a new team by bringing a new coach is what i feel the united management is avoiding. So it's more like managing what they have with the hope of a better change at the long run.

[IceLincoln]

After the international break, the Premier League is back this coming Saturday, with the full fixtures being as follows:



The most exciting match could be Liverpool Vs Man United. Liverpool has suffered 2 league losses in a row, which caused them to lose the top table spot to Arsenal, so they have something to prove to their fans. Man United's performance is always a question mark. They tend to mix decent games with poor ones. Their last league game was a home win over Sunderland, but it's been a long while since United noted 2 wins in a row.
Statistically, a draw seems unlikely, as both teams have demonstrated more of an "all or nothing" approach in the first 7 rounds of the league. Liverpool have zero draws so far and United only have one.

I can’t wait for this international break to be over, I’m a bit bored with the games, no drama we just know who’s going to win.
The EPL game that’s gonna be exciting to watch after the Liverpool Vs United game will be the Brighton and Newcastle game, both teams are getting into firing gear and finding their form and momentum so it’ll really be an exciting and entertaining game, my money will on a Newcastle win and BTS.
Liverpool is definitely gonna win Manchester United, there’s no two way about it, it’s just what’s going to happen, if there will be a surprise it’ll only be a draw, that’s the best United can get.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Manchester United next match will be against Liverpool, I don’t know how Manchester United will be able to get a win in the match, if Manchester United will play the same way they have been playing since beginning of the season, then I expect Liverpool to score so many goals in the match, we can’t compare Liverpool performance with Manchester United performance, even as Liverpool lost their last two premier league matches, they still better than Manchester United in every way.

It is very, very difficult for MU to win. Liverpool is playing very well, their players have complemented each other a lot, although in football everything is probable and surprises can appear at any moment. I think MU should play much better. I think the team did not do what it should have done and it is a matter of restructuring to get out of the very bad streak they have been dragging on for the last 3-4 seasons.

[BigBos]

After the international break, the Premier League is back this coming Saturday, with the full fixtures being as follows:



The most exciting match could be Liverpool Vs Man United. Liverpool has suffered 2 league losses in a row, which caused them to lose the top table spot to Arsenal, so they have something to prove to their fans. Man United's performance is always a question mark. They tend to mix decent games with poor ones. Their last league game was a home win over Sunderland, but it's been a long while since United noted 2 wins in a row.
Statistically, a draw seems unlikely, as both teams have demonstrated more of an "all or nothing" approach in the first 7 rounds of the league. Liverpool have zero draws so far and United only have one.

I have no doubt that Liverpool are heavily favored to win this match, even though they've lost in a row. However, if we compare their situation to Manchester United, they're still in a much better position. They'll also be playing at home in this match.

Their last meeting ended in a draw, and if we're talking about Manchester United's only victory at Liverpool's home ground, as far as I remember, it was in the 2021 FA Cup (correct me if I'm wrong). So, it's clear that many people are making Liverpool the top favorite in this match.

[Solodoski]

It is not about wanting to belittle or underestimate, but at this moment any team that plays against MU will find it very easy to seek defeat, because MU is in many problems , not only Technical but there must be internal problems, what happened to this team is that it was in a high position and went from more to less and the worst thing is that it is still going down, the truth is that what is Happening to this team is very bad luck.

It's true that Liverpool team is in a better place than Manchester United,  but I still believe it's going to be a very interesting match, at least it's what I am expecting.  I think Manchester United have a very good attacking players, but they have problem defensively,  which play to the advantage of Liverpool.  I watched Manchester United premier league match against Sunderland and I cam say that's their best performance this season and they will definitely want to build on it.
Liverpool has conceded goals in almost all their match this season,  so if Manchester United can put themselves together,  they might just get a result against them, but I will rather bet on goals than any of the team to win.

[harapan]

After the international break, the Premier League is back this coming Saturday, with the full fixtures being as follows:



The most exciting match could be Liverpool Vs Man United. Liverpool has suffered 2 league losses in a row, which caused them to lose the top table spot to Arsenal, so they have something to prove to their fans. Man United's performance is always a question mark. They tend to mix decent games with poor ones. Their last league game was a home win over Sunderland, but it's been a long while since United noted 2 wins in a row.
Statistically, a draw seems unlikely, as both teams have demonstrated more of an "all or nothing" approach in the first 7 rounds of the league. Liverpool have zero draws so far and United only have one.

I have no doubt that Liverpool are heavily favored to win this match, even though they've lost in a row. However, if we compare their situation to Manchester United, they're still in a much better position. They'll also be playing at home in this match.

Their last meeting ended in a draw, and if we're talking about Manchester United's only victory at Liverpool's home ground, as far as I remember, it was in the 2021 FA Cup (correct me if I'm wrong). So, it's clear that many people are making Liverpool the top favorite in this match.

This match might not end the way we even predicted,  I have just gone to look for injured players during the International break but there are no such names out injured. Manchester have seen two of their players retuning back to the training centre.

Liverpool losing three games should be something Manchester United needs to work on, they have experienced lose by clubs so it can happen the same way if the players do the right things when they face them on Sunday evening.

[SatoPrincess]

A really competitive kind of start by Tottenham so far... Being at the 3rd place and only 2 points behind the leader.    However not everything is going great for them of course. There are still some problems.

A tough comeback and draw against Brighton, not being able to win the easiest home game against Wolves and nearly losing points to Leeds as well... There are still issues in defense. Thomas Frank had better handle it earlier before it becomes a bigger problem.

There will definitely be problems at this early stages for Thomas Frank but I have to acknowledge his efforts since taking over as the manager for Spurs. He has been doing much better than hos predecessors so far. Spurs are winning games comfortably and also playing comfortably and in good fashion than they were playing last season. They have to focus now on consistency to stay up the table and avoid dropping points unnecessarily.

[Zackz5000]

It is not about wanting to belittle or underestimate, but at this moment any team that plays against MU will find it very easy to seek defeat, because MU is in many problems , not only Technical but there must be internal problems, what happened to this team is that it was in a high position and went from more to less and the worst thing is that it is still going down, the truth is that what is Happening to this team is very bad luck.

It's true that Liverpool team is in a better place than Manchester United,  but I still believe it's going to be a very interesting match, at least it's what I am expecting.  I think Manchester United have a very good attacking players, but they have problem defensively,  which play to the advantage of Liverpool.  I watched Manchester United premier league match against Sunderland and I cam say that's their best performance this season and they will definitely want to build on it.
Liverpool has conceded goals in almost all their match this season,  so if Manchester United can put themselves together,  they might just get a result against them, but I will rather bet on goals than any of the team to win.

An experience gambler will rather bet on goals, i have heard people saying that Liverpool will win Manchester United and that they will gamble on Liverpool to win that's also gambling any this possible but just as you said that if Manchester United put them self together they will get a good result and that is correct Liverpool has lost 3 games in a row which means they are not as inform as they were when the league started while Manchester United has not been consistent but perform well against Sunderland last weekend which is see some improvement in them so how determine they play could give them 3 points at the Anfield Stadium.

[GiftedMAN]

It is very, very difficult for MU to win. Liverpool is playing very well, their players have complemented each other a lot, although in football everything is probable and surprises can appear at any moment. I think MU should play much better. I think the team did not do what it should have done and it is a matter of restructuring to get out of the very bad streak they have been dragging on for the last 3-4 seasons.

I just checked the game now and the odd that is given to both teams I doubt it Manchester United crn defeat Liverpool I their home ground, Liverpool is not playing well at the money they are without a win in their last 3 matches but facing another defeat in front of their fans I don't think they can let it happen because Manchester United is not a big threat they don't have a standard team at the moment so they can resume their winning against Manchester United. Manchester United should go for a draw but if they are lucky to get a win that means they performed very well.

[Slow death]

A really competitive kind of start by Tottenham so far... Being at the 3rd place and only 2 points behind the leader.    However not everything is going great for them of course. There are still some problems.

A tough comeback and draw against Brighton, not being able to win the easiest home game against Wolves and nearly losing points to Leeds as well... There are still issues in defense. Thomas Frank had better handle it earlier before it becomes a bigger problem.

There will definitely be problems at this early stages for Thomas Frank but I have to acknowledge his efforts since taking over as the manager for Spurs. He has been doing much better than hos predecessors so far. Spurs are winning games comfortably and also playing comfortably and in good fashion than they were playing last season. They have to focus now on consistency to stay up the table and avoid dropping points unnecessarily.

When he arrived at Tottenham, I confess that I didn't expect him to make Tottenham a strong team. In past seasons, I rarely saw Tottenham reaching the top positions; they always stayed in the middle, closer to the teams in the relegation zone. Today, Tottenham has 7 games and only one loss. That's incredible. But their next game will be very difficult because they'll play Aston Villa, a team that, although they're not doing as well as last season, has been recovering in the last 4 games. They're 4 consecutive games without a loss. So, I see a game that could end in a draw, but there will be goals.

[SatoPrincess]

Most Chelsea fans have shown their satisfaction with Maresca’s work so far with Chelsea team especially after their win against Liverpool last weekend they seem to be really impressed with the job he is doing however they are still not in the best position to compete for the league title this season hence he needs to put in more work and further develop the team if they want to compete for the title. Chelsea are world champions and so fighting for fourth position shouldn’t be the target for the season, they have to be competing for the league title.

Chelsea fans are usually unstable in their love for their managers when they are not doing well if they manage to win against a strong opponents they will not criticize him but watch their comments once he loses a game they will be asking for him to be sacked. Winning the club world cup for me is the best job he has done for the team so far but the performance of the team does not reflect on the amount that was spent on players by the coach they deserve more cause they are not very strong to fight for the title.

Chelsea fans aren't the only people who praise their coach when they are consistent winning matches and criticise their coach when they are struggling to win matches; all the club's fans are guilty of this behaviour. Many people believed Chelsea will do better this season after they spent a lot of money in the summer transfer window to sign so many players, but Chelsea's current performance has made Chelsea look like a club that didn't even sign players because this season Chelsea are playing like Chelsea of last season.

Beginning the season for Chelsea I expected more from them in terms of performance as the world champions but so far they have struggled with consistency and representing what they stand for as world champions. One thing is for sure that if Maresca fails to keep Chelsea in winning form and in a good position he might as well get sacked, we know how strict Chelsea management can be with managers.

[Volgastallion]

Dont ask me why, but i can see the first win from Postecoglu Nothigham Forest  against Chelsea, i know they are like trash right now but somehow they are gonna manage to win against Chelsea, Chelsea players are gonna comeback from the international break in a sleep mode, and Forest fast football can make damage to them.