⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[TelolettOm]

Liverpool use to be a strong opposition, but at this moment Liverpool seems to be off for and could be seen as a club that can not distract Asernal in this season.

As long as Liverpool's new signings can't become solid, adapt well, and execute Arne Slot's tactics well, or as long as Arne Slot doesn't have a good tactic for Liverpool, it will be quite difficult for them to regain their top position. Liverpool's profile has been quite low so far. It remains to be seen how these players can improve their profile after this international break.

By the way, regarding Liverpool's new signings, I found a post with both pros and cons regarding new signings who have been deemed failures at the club this season, including Liverpool players.

Source: ESPN have named the worst deals of the summer transfer window for Premier League clubs

[blue Snow]

Here is the current odds for the Premier League winner this season.



Arsenal are quite the favourite, aren't they?    But it is totally normal of course. The level they are playing at is higher this season. And they are doing this despite having so many players injured as well!

I'm wondering whether this international break will be some help for them about this. Maybe some of their injured players would recover? Then Arteta can build his game even easier.

While Arsenal may look like the strongest club in the Premier League right now, this makes me even more skeptical about their fate at the end of the season.
After several failures each season, I'm hesitant to bet on Arsenal for the title. If it's a matter of risk, I'd rather back Chelsea for the title this season.
Overall, compared to Arsenal and Manchester City, Chelsea doesn't look convincing, but this is precisely what makes me a little more confident that if a surprise comes, Chelsea could win the title, which would offer a significant profit at odds 21

Chelsea, are you sure?.
Compared to Chelsea, I definitely lean more towards Arsenal.
Yes, I also doubt Arsenal or Chelsea will get the title, because I am more confident in Manchester City based on the current squad's maturity.
Chelsea might pull off a surprise, but not to the point of getting the Premier League title, maybe the 2nd place, or win the title in another tournament.
Most probably, this session is the end of Pep's era at Manchester City. He's tired and wants to challenge another league, so that under those conditions, he wants to give the best ending for the club. This session is the golden era for Manchester City to get treble winner again, like the 2022-23 session.

[speeder]

Here is the current odds for the Premier League winner this season.



Arsenal are quite the favourite, aren't they?    But it is totally normal of course. The level they are playing at is higher this season. And they are doing this despite having so many players injured as well!

I'm wondering whether this international break will be some help for them about this. Maybe some of their injured players would recover? Then Arteta can build his game even easier.

While Arsenal may look like the strongest club in the Premier League right now, this makes me even more skeptical about their fate at the end of the season.
After several failures each season, I'm hesitant to bet on Arsenal for the title. If it's a matter of risk, I'd rather back Chelsea for the title this season.
Overall, compared to Arsenal and Manchester City, Chelsea doesn't look convincing, but this is precisely what makes me a little more confident that if a surprise comes, Chelsea could win the title, which would offer a significant profit at odds 21

Chelsea, are you sure?.
Compared to Chelsea, I definitely lean more towards Arsenal.
Yes, I also doubt Arsenal or Chelsea will get the title, because I am more confident in Manchester City based on the current squad's maturity.
Chelsea might pull off a surprise, but not to the point of getting the Premier League title, maybe the 2nd place, or win the title in another tournament.
Most probably, this session is the end of Pep's era at Manchester City. He's tired and wants to challenge another league, so that under those conditions, he wants to give the best ending for the club. This session is the golden era for Manchester City to get treble winner again, like the 2022-23 session.

I believe that your perspective on the upcoming 2025/2026 season of the Premier League is full of interesting arguments, particularly the ones that concern the relationship between Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City. Although it is true that Chelsea still have a potential, particularly with some of the young talents beginning to settle and the team becoming more balanced, I am in agreement that it is still too early to talk of them as real title contenders. A good season that would possibly place them in the top-four, or even high finish in the cup competitions appears much more feasible to them at the present time. Still, their consistency and identity are underdeveloped.

In the case of Arsenal, they have been improving over the past few seasons, the question is whether they can translate the improvement into titles. Arteta has developed an excellent structure yet they continue to lack in mentality and depth in the squad during challenging times. They might drive to the title in the event they can evade the traditional late-season slip-ups, but it is difficult to dispute that they are the unquestionable favorites.

On the other hand, Manchester City are still the standard. Although they may have this as the last season of Pep, that might serve as an additional incentive to the team. The story of a last dance in most cases provides a team with an added psychological boost. The depth of the squad, experience as well as the winning mentality they possess already makes it reasonable to believe that they will become the team to beat again. Another dominant season is certainly in sight, and the other one can be positive--it is extremely hard to repeat everything like that.

In general, City still appear like the sure thing, unless something radically changes. Arsenal might give way, Chelsea might win, but City is more stable, which puts them at an advantage. The season is surely going to be fun to watch, however, having so many teams to rebuild and develop.

[Catenaccio]

As long as Liverpool's new signings can't become solid, adapt well, and execute Arne Slot's tactics well, or as long as Arne Slot doesn't have a good tactic for Liverpool, it will be quite difficult for them to regain their top position. Liverpool's profile has been quite low so far. It remains to be seen how these players can improve their profile after this international break.

By the way, regarding Liverpool's new signings, I found a post with both pros and cons regarding new signings who have been deemed failures at the club this season, including Liverpool players.

Source: ESPN have named the worst deals of the summer transfer window for Premier League clubs

Liverpool have two star players in this list, Isak and Wirtz, that explains many things about the latest terrible performances of that club. The bad adaptation and performances of Wirtz are more easily explained and understood than current issues of Isak. The Swedish striker has played many seasons in Premier League for Newcastle United and his success in Newcastle United brought him to Liverpool in the summer. Isak does not have problems with Premier League but more likely with Liverpool tactics and teammates as well as with pressure from his expensive transfer cost record.

Liverpool let many players leaving in the summer and now they can not rely on players who are familiar with the club to exit the crisis. In fact, they have to work and help their new star players to adapt better to the club and together go through the crisis as soon as possible.

[ruykeri]

Arsenal are doing very well this season. Thy just have to continue with their current form and make sure they hold on to the end of the season. If they can held on till their injured players are back they will be untouchable. One player that Arsenal can't afford to lose to injury is Gabriel who has been the one coordinating their defense. I feel if Gabriel should get injured, Arsenal title hope will collapse.

You are right. In fact, one of the reasons why Arsenal's defense is so good is because of their two key players, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães. Gabriel has been playing much better this season. His injury will have a big impact on Arsenal's match. Because the combination of their defense line will be lost. He is a big part of Arsenal.

[Oluwa-btc]

You are right. In fact, one of the reasons why Arsenal's defense is so good is because of their two key players, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães. Gabriel has been playing much better this season. His injury will have a big impact on Arsenal's match. Because the combination of their defense line will be lost. He is a big part of Arsenal.

Do not forget the importance of David Raya. He has also won the golden glove in the Premier League Competition for thr past two seasons. Having him around and these defenders has brought some huge confidence into these players. This is the reason why they need to win something worth-while. I will be so glad to see them both lifting it. Crushing Tottenham Hotspur is the next target,  they have to make this happen.

[ancafe]

As long as Liverpool's new signings can't become solid, adapt well, and execute Arne Slot's tactics well, or as long as Arne Slot doesn't have a good tactic for Liverpool, it will be quite difficult for them to regain their top position. Liverpool's profile has been quite low so far. It remains to be seen how these players can improve their profile after this international break.

Returning to the top of the table with the current points gap seems very difficult, coupled with the problems they are currently facing, making it quite difficult for Arne Slot to catch up on the points gap. A solution needs to be found because there are still quite a lot of matches remaining, so there is still hope that Liverpool can perform much more consistently going forward. The less-than-impressive record of several of Liverpool's new signings, particularly Alexander Isak, is currently looking significantly worse than his impressive performance at Newcastle last season. There's still hope for improvement, but Arne Slot must be aware of the potential for changes, both strategically and emotionally, with some players yet to show signs of change.

[jems]

You are right. In fact, one of the reasons why Arsenal's defense is so good is because of their two key players, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães. Gabriel has been playing much better this season. His injury will have a big impact on Arsenal's match. Because the combination of their defense line will be lost. He is a big part of Arsenal.

Do not forget the importance of David Raya. He has also won the golden glove in the Premier League Competition for thr past two seasons. Having him around and these defenders has brought some huge confidence into these players. This is the reason why they need to win something worth-while. I will be so glad to see them both lifting it. Crushing Tottenham Hotspur is the next target,  they have to make this happen.

Gabriel Magalhães injury will certainly impact Arsenal's performance, This is undeniable as Gabriel Magalhães has contributed significantly to Arsenal defense.

Facing Tottenham this weekend will certainly not be easy for Arsenal, especially with Gabriel Magalhães injury creating a gap in their defense, However I won't overestimate the situation and have faith in Arteta to resolve this issue, The match against Tottenham will be intense and anything is possible.

[Barikui1]

You are right. In fact, one of the reasons why Arsenal's defense is so good is because of their two key players, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães. Gabriel has been playing much better this season. His injury will have a big impact on Arsenal's match. Because the combination of their defense line will be lost. He is a big part of Arsenal.

Do not forget the importance of David Raya. He has also won the golden glove in the Premier League Competition for thr past two seasons. Having him around and these defenders has brought some huge confidence into these players. This is the reason why they need to win something worth-while. I will be so glad to see them both lifting it. Crushing Tottenham Hotspur is the next target,  they have to make this happen.

I wouldn't deny that David raya is good, but their is a parable in my local pigin, which is "monkey sabi jump, na because tree near tree"
And in this context, it's because of the solid defensive pair of saliba and Gabriel in the heart of arsenal defense, that's why he may look exceptional, because I have come to understand that if a goalkeeper is keeping clean sheets and showing some brilliance in front of goal, it's because of the solid defensive pairing of his team, their is nothing you can do as a goalkeeper if defense is too porous, that's why the central back pairing of Gabriel and saliba deserved all the credit they are having right now.

[Cossyblack]

Arsenal are doing very well this season. Thy just have to continue with their current form and make sure they hold on to the end of the season. If they can held on till their injured players are back they will be untouchable. One player that Arsenal can't afford to lose to injury is Gabriel who has been the one coordinating their defense. I feel if Gabriel should get injured, Arsenal title hope will collapse.

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta will be the most celebrated coach of the season if paraventure Arsenal wins the premier League. Arsenal will be unstoppable when all of their injured players returned to the team but before then,arsenal must continue to hold on tight at the top of the table by maintaining their lead in the table,a little diminish in performance draws Manchester City closer. Arsenal must strengthens their defenses since Gabriel Magalhães has been ruled out due to injury .

[B-BossMan]

Arsenal are doing very well this season. Thy just have to continue with their current form and make sure they hold on to the end of the season. If they can held on till their injured players are back they will be untouchable. One player that Arsenal can't afford to lose to injury is Gabriel who has been the one coordinating their defense. I feel if Gabriel should get injured, Arsenal title hope will collapse.

You are right. In fact, one of the reasons why Arsenal's defense is so good is because of their two key players, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães. Gabriel has been playing much better this season. His injury will have a big impact on Arsenal's match. Because the combination of their defense line will be lost. He is a big part of Arsenal.

Yes, you are right. I wonder why people keep complaining about the defenders. I didn't see any fault on the defenders, because once the key players weren't performing accurately in the front, there will not be any hope of putting in more effort, but if the front game is okay and moving smoothly, that would also energise the defenders to work on themselves. Moreover, Arsenal has been doing so greatly this season, so losing just a match wouldn't be the reason for blame. The best thing to do is to work on themselves to be able to perform well, but I trust Arsenal will not fumble this time like Liverpool, and I fully give them my trust that they could regain their form perfectly.

[Abbatty]

Arsenal are doing very well this season. Thy just have to continue with their current form and make sure they hold on to the end of the season. If they can held on till their injured players are back they will be untouchable. One player that Arsenal can't afford to lose to injury is Gabriel who has been the one coordinating their defense. I feel if Gabriel should get injured, Arsenal title hope will collapse.

You are right. In fact, one of the reasons why Arsenal's defense is so good is because of their two key players, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães. Gabriel has been playing much better this season. His injury will have a big impact on Arsenal's match. Because the combination of their defense line will be lost. He is a big part of Arsenal.

Well and he is already injured, he suffers a muscle injury in Brazil game against Senegal. He would be examine today and see how many weeks he would be out for. He has been arsenal best players since the start of season, not just the defending but also scoring goals for them, without him arsenal will suffer at that defense. Arsenal most important and best department this season have been the defense and he have been the player in that department.

If he his out for a very long time then it going to be a big blow for arsenal, they have a couple of big fixtures coming up after the international break, these fixture might have a big say if they are going to win the league this season or not.

[GiftedMAN]

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta will be the most celebrated coach of the season if paraventure Arsenal wins the premier League. Arsenal will be unstoppable when all of their injured players returned to the team but before then,arsenal must continue to hold on tight at the top of the table by maintaining their lead in the table,a little diminish in performance draws Manchester City closer. Arsenal must strengthens their defenses since Gabriel Magalhães has been ruled out due to injury .

If Mikel Arteta wants to be celebrated this is the time to show working now that Gabriel Magalhães is injured, he needs a better player to cover up for him so that Arsenal's defensive will not become an issue in their coming games if they can maintain their performance till their players are fully back from injury then they will stand a chance to win the league ahead of Manchester City. They have top opponents to face after the international break this is the time to show that they really deserve to lift the trophy.

[Luzin]

They have top opponents to face after the international break this is the time to show that they really deserve to lift the trophy.

Actually, Arsenal has been waiting a long time to become champions. But I have seen in the past three editions, if I'm not mistaken, they always fail. Arsenal seems to lose strength at the end of the season. This has happened several times, and this season Arteta should already understand this condition. With a better squad, they should be able to overcome this situation. But I think this is also difficult, as other clubs have prepared well too. Let's see until the end and what moves they will make in the winter transfer window.

If they still don't win the championship this year, perhaps Arsenal's management should immediately evaluate Arteta. I think the moment of a coaching change if they fail is a reasonable thing. Arteta has been with Arsenal for a long time, he is not bad but he always fails to win the title in the end. I think management should give Arteta a warning.

[Jostern]

Liverpool use to be a strong opposition, but at this moment Liverpool seems to be off for and could be seen as a club that can not distract Asernal in this season.

As long as Liverpool's new signings can't become solid, adapt well, and execute Arne Slot's tactics well, or as long as Arne Slot doesn't have a good tactic for Liverpool, it will be quite difficult for them to regain their top position. Liverpool's profile has been quite low so far. It remains to be seen how these players can improve their profile after this international break.

By the way, regarding Liverpool's new signings, I found a post with both pros and cons regarding new signings who have been deemed failures at the club this season, including Liverpool players.

Source: ESPN have named the worst deals of the summer transfer window for Premier League clubs

This post is absolutely ridiculous, like how do you even think Nick Woltamade is one of the worst signings, well I could actually agree with saying Isak is one of the worst signings and Florian Wirtz is one of the worst signing, probably because you think they aren’t firing, but when you look at it, how many games have Alexander Isak played for Liverpool, he is a player that have been injured and didn’t even have a proper pre-season and when he was about to get started he got a groin injury, and Florian Wirtz is one of the top players with chances created in the Premier League and Champions League, well a goal is missing in his game which is why this things might sound ridiculous with your statistic and I could possibly argue with you on that, Sometimes teams have it’s ups and low moments so I don’t think you could actually judge them like that.

[AprilioMP]

Source: ESPN have named the worst deals of the summer transfer window for Premier League clubs

Liverpool have two star players in this list, Isak and Wirtz, that explains many things about the latest terrible performances of that club. The bad adaptation and performances of Wirtz are more easily explained and understood than current issues of Isak. The Swedish striker has played many seasons in Premier League for Newcastle United and his success in Newcastle United brought him to Liverpool in the summer. Isak does not have problems with Premier League but more likely with Liverpool tactics and teammates as well as with pressure from his expensive transfer cost record.

Wirtz previously played in the Bundesliga and only this season he played in the English Premier League. Considered a bad buy, I think it's too early to make that judgment. Not a defense, but basically a benchmark for players who have only experienced the atmosphere of the Premier League in their first season. I'm sure he will improve

Isak, maybe because Isak previously appeared with Newcastle United as a deadly striker in the Premier League, which made Liverpool very determined to get Isak and bring him to Anfield for a fantastic transfer fee, but the result was that Isak only became a foil.
Even so, I'm trying to see that there is still an opportunity for Isak to return to his best playing form next season.

[Velvet78]

As long as Liverpool's new signings can't become solid, adapt well, and execute Arne Slot's tactics well, or as long as Arne Slot doesn't have a good tactic for Liverpool, it will be quite difficult for them to regain their top position. Liverpool's profile has been quite low so far. It remains to be seen how these players can improve their profile after this international break.

By the way, regarding Liverpool's new signings, I found a post with both pros and cons regarding new signings who have been deemed failures at the club this season, including Liverpool players.

Source: ESPN have named the worst deals of the summer transfer window for Premier League clubs

It simply says that this is based on the number of minutes played. But more of it should be taken into account actually. Because some players can still make a good impact despite being on the bench lots of times.

I don't know whether this ranking is like from the worst to bad or just random. If it isn't random then Isak and Wirtz should be much closer to each other.    There is no big difference between them now.

[Fakhrulenclix]

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta will be the most celebrated coach of the season if paraventure Arsenal wins the premier League. Arsenal will be unstoppable when all of their injured players returned to the team but before then,arsenal must continue to hold on tight at the top of the table by maintaining their lead in the table,a little diminish in performance draws Manchester City closer. Arsenal must strengthens their defenses since Gabriel Magalhães has been ruled out due to injury .

If Mikel Arteta wants to be celebrated this is the time to show working now that Gabriel Magalhães is injured, he needs a better player to cover up for him so that Arsenal's defensive will not become an issue in their coming games if they can maintain their performance till their players are fully back from injury then they will stand a chance to win the league ahead of Manchester City. They have top opponents to face after the international break this is the time to show that they really deserve to lift the trophy.

This won't be easy. The season is still very long, especially now that one of their key defenders is injured, I think it will have at least an impact on Arsenal's performance, even next weekend when they face a tough opponent from the same city as Tottenham.

Mikel Arteta has already begun a long process to develop the Arsenal team, and since his arrival, there have been significant changes in the quality of the Arsenal team, So now it's just a matter of waiting until they win a title and I'm optimistic that will happen, regardless of the time.

[Pulsar77]

Chelsea might capture the 2nd place by the end of this week's matches maybe.

- Burnley v Chelsea
- Newcastle v Manchester City

This is why I think so. Chelsea can get a win by landslide if they manage to open the lock early. The only issue is that Burnley have a better defending at home.    Arsenal beat them by 2-0 away earlier. Not a huge goal gap despite a one sided match...

I'm not sure about Manchester City here. Newcastle were quite bad in their last 2 matches in the league. But they might still not lose easily in a big home match. If Haaland keeps going the same Newcastle's job would be much harder though.

[Oluwa-btc]

Chelsea might capture the 2nd place by the end of this week's matches maybe.

- Burnley v Chelsea
- Newcastle v Manchester City

This is why I think so. Chelsea can get a win by landslide if they manage to open the lock early. The only issue is that Burnley have a better defending at home.    Arsenal beat them by 2-0 away earlier. Not a huge goal gap despite a one sided match...

I'm not sure about Manchester City here. Newcastle were quite bad in their last 2 matches in the league. But they might still not lose easily in a big home match. If Haaland keeps going the same Newcastle's job would be much harder though.

A win is possible but Chelsea fc is not Arsenal and Chelsea don't have the solid defender's they have Arsenal possess. Burnley are stubborn asf. Go see what they did to Liverpool. With Estaveo in a good goalscoring form, Chelsea can be sure of two to three goals in that game.

Newcastle have gathered most of their points at home. I'm amongst those fans who wants to see Pep Guardiola sides being humbled come weekend. I want to see them win or rather share points are home. Erling Haalands goalscoring keeps increasing. He will definitely break lots of records if he continues this way.