⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[capokmerah]

Manchester United actually has a worse record than Liverpool, with Manchester United having struggled for several seasons, ultimately resulting in them remaining in the middle of the table. However, management appears to be quicker in taking action, as evidenced by the threats they made against Slot, who could risk his career in two matches. Would Manchester United not want to do the same with Amorim?

Even in terms of performance, Slot is actually far better, as he won a title in his first season, while Amorim? But management seems comfortable with this manager.

Manchester United and Liverpool are two different clubs and their way of managing or handling things cannot be the same, Man utd have been seen to be more patient with some their bad performing managers even when their teams form and results are getting even worse. Liverpool in this position has incredible players in the team whereas Manchester United, are still not having that quality players, so you can't wholly put the blame on the coach.

The comparison between Slot and Amorim isn’t quite accurate because the context of their clubs is completely different.
Liverpool inherited a stable team from the Klopp era, so expectations were immediately high.
When Slot’s performance dipped, the pressure naturally increased.

United, on the other hand, are undergoing a full rebuild under INEOS. Amorim wasn’t hired to “win right now,” but to fix a foundation that’s been broken for years. They’ve already tried the quick-fire manager cycle many times, and it only made things worse.
That’s why the current management evaluates long-term progress, not just short-term results.

So it’s not that they’re “comfortable” with Amorim, the club’s strategy has simply changed: stability first, results later.

[Accardo]

The comparison between Slot and Amorim isn’t quite accurate because the context of their clubs is completely different.
Liverpool inherited a stable team from the Klopp era, so expectations were immediately high.
When Slot’s performance dipped, the pressure naturally increased.

United, on the other hand, are undergoing a full rebuild under INEOS. Amorim wasn’t hired to “win right now,” but to fix a foundation that’s been broken for years. They’ve already tried the quick-fire manager cycle many times, and it only made things worse.
That’s why the current management evaluates long-term progress, not just short-term results.

So it’s not that they’re “comfortable” with Amorim, the club’s strategy has simply changed: stability first, results later.

So much work is going on behind the scene that's true but nobody cares about past success especially for liverpool. The pressure came of this expectations and results of a defending champion, had slot been in the top 3 region he wouldn't be labeled incompetent. They shouldn't have shut the team down to make a fix, because that's how it looks like, the regulations should be there to thrim the team in a level where they'll be able to top the table against when they bounce back or have the total mess cleaned up. Where Liverpool is at is too down below the initial probabilities of fans in the new days of the seasons.

[X-ray]

Less than 10 minutes before the start of Bournemouth vs Sunderland. As you see above is my bet. I don't wanna take straight bet as it's so hard to determine which club to win. Sunderland is at 7th and Bournemouth at 8th. They have almos the same quality.

That's my reason to avoid to take a risky bet. Both team have up and down performance. So no reason to pick one sided bet in this game.

They have quality to score. So it's reasonable to pick BTTS as the safest choice to bet. What's your pick guys

[Wakate]

I also believe it's the coach's responsibility, not the players'. Well, the players are the ones who lose on the court, but they obey their coach's management, and for me, the strategy used hasn't been the right one. I think they should do something quickly; there are many losses, bad results, their results are very bad, and the players are good.

The players are not too affected because the blame will always end on the coach and the management for countless loses which is affecting the team and making fans to be angry about watching their matches which is going to reduce the revenue being generated by the club. Players can always leave the club and go to the next club of their favorite getting more pays depending on the deal involved.

[Bigjoe33]

Guardiola rested like nearly all of his starting lineup players against Leverkusen in the Champions League. This big of a rotation was quite unexpected though.    But at least they are all ready for the Leeds game ahead today.

After the Newcastle and Leverkusen losses, I think this will be a game in which Manchester City explode! -1.5 handicap on Manchester City @1.75 is a good option. I even think they will score over 3.5 goals which has great odds like 3.50.

Winning with at least 2 - 3 goals must be easy for City considering how shite Leeds is now. Their opponent is only a relegation club that already conceded 22 goals (4th highest in EPL). So i don't think they will score fewer goals in this game. Especially after Pep rested 10 players in the last games.

-1.5 handicap is good, but i'd pick straight bet. Yeah, it has less odds, but have like 99 chance to win.  

Yea, you are not far from the truth.. Manchester United should be able to win the game comfortably and with no pressure on them. Westham there openents are not doing so well this season, and am sure they shouldn't be a serious encounter for city.
But you know, football is difficult to predict, anything can still happen as we have seen such of that happening several times. So don't be shocked if you see the opposite of your bet, I mean predicting that city wins , some will say, winning with plenty goals. But it might just not end so. I will just enjoy the game

[Dreadboost]

Chelsea are all fired up after a very good performance against Barcelona in the champion league and will tire to prove a point against the current epl leader,  having Cole available for this one will be a big plus to them, it will be a very strong encounter but  I believe it will end in a draw.

Chealea is a good club, and they have a chance to win that match against Arsenal, nevertheless they should not be hyped about it.

As we all know arsenal is a strong clubs and if you look at the probabilities of a winner, it is definitely them with the highest number, with this Chelsea has to perform at their peak, just like they did it the time of psg. I wouldn't say the match should be a defensive one, but there defence should be very solid tomorrow. And I personally wish Cole Palmer should be as sub instead of starting.

[jakdanyel]

The first halves are over. Manchester City are looking really good against Leeds which is natural. Foden has finally started to step up in the Premier League too and scored a goal in this match. 

The reason why is that he has always shown his best performances in the Champions League or national team this season. Haaland is very silent though. Not even a shot attempt. Considering he is rested well too I wasn't expecting him to be on his bad day.

[Abbatty]

As expected, Manchester city are taking huge advantage of the big London derby tomorrow, they are already 2 goals up in the first half. They are now 4 points behind Arsenal who and 2 points ahead of Chelsea, regardless of the results tomorrow it still going to be an advantage for them, they just need to be consistent and they could get themselves top of the table if Arsenal or Chelsea falls off.

I think there would be more goals in the second half, Manchester city are in total dominance. Folden got the first goals in nearly 2 minutes in the game and Gvardiol got the second in the 25th minute of the game. Let see see how the second half end but I know it going to be a long second half for Leeds.

[Just Say]

This Manchester City vs Leeds United game is turning out to be one-sided, this is well understood after the PL giants suffered an disappointingly 2-0 defeat against German league club Bayer Leverkusen in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League, We can just see that they have taken a completely dominant position against Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola's disciple Foden scored just a minute after the game started, making this game interesting. This is very surprising because the City giants are not psychologically weak even after their defeat against Bayer Leverkusen in the UCL but at the moment it seems that Leeds United are trying to attack strongly and reduce the deficit against today's city giants because Calvert-Lewin scored in the 49th minute after the break, so I think United's morale will be completely strengthened.

[X-ray]

This Manchester City vs Leeds United game is turning out to be one-sided, This is well understood after the PL giants suffered an unexpected 2-0 defeat against German league club Bayer Leverkusen in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League, We can just see that they have taken a completely dominant position against Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola's pupil Foden scored just a minute after the game started, making this game interesting. This is very surprising because the City giants are not psychologically weak even after their defeat against Bayer Leverkusen in the UCL,

No doubt City has better materials to own the game compared to the Leeds, which is in the relegation zone right now. They are leading two goals before a mistake by Nunez that costed them one goal. The current score is 2-1. They ahve to score more in order to lock the game, otherwise, they will miss another three points.

I think Pep has to subbed off Nunez if he is still willing to see his club to win. He always holding the ball instead of clearing it. His bozo genes makes him is the worst player of manchester city in this game.

[Amphenomenon]

Less than 10 minutes before the start of Bournemouth vs Sunderland. As you see above is my bet. I don't wanna take straight bet as it's so hard to determine which club to win. Sunderland is at 7th and Bournemouth at 8th. They have almos the same quality.

That's my reason to avoid to take a risky bet. Both team have up and down performance. So no reason to pick one sided bet in this game.

They have quality to score. So it's reasonable to pick BTTS as the safest choice to bet. What's your pick guys

BTTS often the least risky to bet because even against top teams both teams are good in causing trouble and now playing against each other this is expected.

The game is currently in a  tie, with Sunderland coming from behind to score two in order to level up, but there are still time for any to score more and get all three points.

[1kodumtek7]

It is really unbelievable! Leeds have come back from a 2-0 disadvantage and now the score is tied. What's happening to Manchester City in one of the easiest fixtures of the season?  

They just let their opponent come too easy. And what's up with Haaland today? Still no shots? I mean Guardiola even rotated the lineup against Leverkusen. But so far I don't see any sign of it. They are still struggling.

[IceLincoln]

It is really unbelievable! Leeds have come back from a 2-0 disadvantage and now the score is tied. What's happening to Manchester City in one of the easiest fixtures of the season?  

They just let their opponent come too easy. And what's up with Haaland today? Still no shots? I mean Guardiola even rotated the lineup against Leverkusen. But so far I don't see any sign of it. They are still struggling.

I’m shocked as well, I thought this was going to be a walk over not necessarily an easy one but a walkover nevertheless but situations have changed and the Man City we used to know is still far behind, I guess the stars are lining up for Arsenal as their competitions are dropping form.
Today also seems to be a DRAW Day. Brentford Vs Burnley a goalless draw, City vs Leeds 2:2, Ohh Sunderland just score so they’re taking the lead now against Bournemouth, I expected that.

[Son Of Blockchain (SOB)]

It is really unbelievable! Leeds have come back from a 2-0 disadvantage and now the score is tied. What's happening to Manchester City in one of the easiest fixtures of the season?  

They just let their opponent come too easy. And what's up with Haaland today? Still no shots? I mean Guardiola even rotated the lineup against Leverkusen. But so far I don't see any sign of it. They are still struggling.

I’m shocked as well, I thought this was going to be a walk over not necessarily an easy one but a walkover nevertheless but situations have changed and the Man City we used to know is still far behind, I guess the stars are lining up for Arsenal as their competitions are dropping form.
Today also seems to be a DRAW Day. Brentford Vs Burnley a goalless draw, City vs Leeds 2:2, Ohh Sunderland just score so they’re taking the lead now against Bournemouth, I expected that.

Wow they were 2 goals down, I'm so shocked to see they've come from behind to equalise, I really don't understand Manchester City this season, the point when you feel they'll definitely deliver you'll just get shocked how they'll make silly errors that gives weaker teams advantage,  they should be careful with their defense cause if their opponent could equalise 2 goals it means they could score a 3rd.
 Brentford that were playing goalless draw later scored 3 goals while Burnley manged to score one,  as for Bournemouth I don't understand how the lost that match, they showed signs of winning but Sunderland didn't give up and have manages to lead.
 

[Slow death]

Less than 10 minutes before the start of Bournemouth vs Sunderland. As you see above is my bet. I don't wanna take straight bet as it's so hard to determine which club to win. Sunderland is at 7th and Bournemouth at 8th. They have almos the same quality.

That's my reason to avoid to take a risky bet. Both team have up and down performance. So no reason to pick one sided bet in this game.

They have quality to score. So it's reasonable to pick BTTS as the safest choice to bet. What's your pick guys

The game ended and you were right in your bet, without a doubt it was an incredible game where Bournemouth scored 2 early goals while Sunderland hadn't scored any. It really seemed like Sunderland would lose that game, but to my surprise, Sunderland managed to score 3 goals and came away with a victory, something very incredible.



These things happen in the Premier League. With this unbelievable victory, Sunderland temporarily moves up to 4th position, and they will depend on the results of other teams' games to maintain that position. Something strange about that game was the extra time the referee added, more than 12 extra minutes. In other words, the game ended at 90 + 13 minutes.

[Abbatty]

I’m honestly out of words for this Manchester city second half performance, they are really poor defensively this season and I see why they keep conceding almost every game. This is a game in which we all thought was over in the first half but they conceded 2 goals in the second half and were tie on 2-2, it almost seems it was going to end in a draw but thank God for Folden second goal to get them a winner in the stoppage time.

I bet you if they were away from home they could have lost this game with that sloppy second half performance, they really need to do better, they need to start defending really well, it was a poor defensive performance that cost them that defeat at Eithad against Leverkusen.

At the end it wins that matters and they got it. They are now second in the league, Chelsea and arsenal lock Horns tomorrow at Stamford bridge, well either result might Favour Manchester city.

[Velvet78]

The first thing I can say about this game is that Guardiola should be thankful for Foden... He was the savior for his team with 2 goals today. Clearly the man of the match!

And he could have even scored more goals than that. It must have been a long time since a different player than Haaland made such a big impact for this team. 

When it comes to Haaland, there isn't much to say. Simply horrible. He could have still scored with a header in the last moments but it was saved.

[rachael9385]

Chelsea are all fired up after a very good performance against Barcelona in the champion league and will tire to prove a point against the current epl leader,  having Cole available for this one will be a big plus to them, it will be a very strong encounter but  I believe it will end in a draw.

A draw in this game could be foreseen as a highschool match between two different neighborhoods that ends with injuries and complications. Fragile Arsenal players would likely fall victims if the game changes to what I'm thinking. Other than that, the game is expected to have a winner if sportsmanship lead the both teams tomorrow. Arsenal had one trouble against bayern - central back. Gabriel's injury left the central back a leakage, the type of loophole strikers like palmer see in the mind's eye. Arsenal must play smart in the backline.

I feel like it would get to a point where arsenal would get exhausted because they have been winning all their matches and it is possible for them to get tired. I can't really underestimate any of these teams, chelsea has a way of surprising football fans. Arsenal has a very high chance of winning but it might not be that easy, my prediction for this game is going to be arsenal to win or draw in full time

[Vlehtovuori]

Does anyone know what the odds for Donnarumma getting a yellow card were?
That's now already a fourth yellow in ten games.

[Adams0001]

The first thing I can say about this game is that Guardiola should be thankful for Foden... He was the savior for his team with 2 goals today. Clearly the man of the match!

And he could have even scored more goals than that. It must have been a long time since a different player than Haaland made such a big impact for this team. 

When it comes to Haaland, there isn't much to say. Simply horrible. He could have still scored with a header in the last moments but it was saved.

Manchester City always struggle to achieve three point this season, they draw or lose that is why they are just doing this season Guadiola tactics is not more anymore both the league and the Champions League i don't really know what is happening to big club like Manchester City struggling to win matches. When I see Manchester City have score two goals i thought the Manchester City will secure the goal or add the m goals i didn't expect Leeds will perform much better in the second half if not for is key player foden the game can probably end up in draw games.

Arsenal and Chelsea are playing tomorrow and that will be the though match to watch this weekend in the Premier League we will see who will be favourite to achieve three point and Arsenal are topping the league already and they won't like to lose any point but Chelsea are playing at home and won't like to drop points but surly one most get the victory or they will end the game in a draw. Let see how the ame will ended, am just supporting Chelsea to defeat Arsenal tomorrow so that many fans will no that they are not only the best this season in the league.