⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[jaberwock]

Today it's time for Arne Slot to make it a 2-win streak. He doesn't have much of a choice if he wants to strengthen his seat again. Sunderland is a really tough opponent no doubt. Don't forget their 2-2 draw against Arsenal home recently.

Sunderland isn't a simple team, things may not be as easy as people imagine. Liverpool of course will want to get two wins in a row and they are likely to get it, they are of course better on paper. That's the problem with Liverpool, even if you say something like let's say Arsenal, City, Chelsea are all better which I doubt we can say they are all better on paper but even if we assume for a moment that they are, Liverpool still loses a lot of games against everyone else too, that's the issue.

During this bad period, they lost to literally relegation zone level teams, that's not acceptable. Which makes it hard to know if they will beat Sunderland, if the question is should they? They should, but they lost many games they should win.

[Amphenomenon]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

This game will be intense but hopefully Chelsea will get all three points tonight. We changed points against Arsenal on Sunday but if we can win tonight it will show the level we are ready to compete this season, hopefully we defend right and take our goal chances well.

[obuoma]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

I don't think there is any serious competition for the first position at the moment because Arsenal is still doing very well and tonight they will win Brentford to restore their 5 points lead over Manchester City. Even if Chelsea wins tonight, they will be fighting over second position which is the best they can get at the moment. I bet both Chelsea and Arsenal to win then Liverpool to win or draw although the odd is too small for the risk involved. I just wish they don't fail me tonight.

[Obari]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

This game will be intense but hopefully Chelsea will get all three points tonight. We changed points against Arsenal on Sunday but if we can win tonight it will show the level we are ready to compete this season, hopefully we defend right and take our goal chances well.

I'm not bother about the game against Chelsea vs Leeds because it's definitely no threat for the Blues tonight. Enzo Maresca is a tactical manager and will always want his side be the winning team and prevail against hurdles coming their path. Chelsea main player, ice Cole Palmer is on the bench. I can't wait to see Greatneess finally play football tonight. He's been out of action for long time now and everyone keen on seeing him play football again.

[PokerDiceMan]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

Leeds clearly needs additional points because Leeds United is currently in 19th place. To be able to rise and move away from the relegation zone. Chelsea also clearly has the same mission to get the full 3 points or a victory. So they can continue to keep up and compete with Arsenal for the English Premier League title. If Chelsea loses this match, it is very likely that they will no longer be able to catch up or compete with Arsenal in the race for the English Premier League title this season.

[yixichloro2xx]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

I don't think there is any serious competition for the first position at the moment because Arsenal is still doing very well and tonight they will win Brentford to restore their 5 points lead over Manchester City. Even if Chelsea wins tonight, they will be fighting over second position which is the best they can get at the moment. I bet both Chelsea and Arsenal to win then Liverpool to win or draw although the odd is too small for the risk involved. I just wish they don't fail me tonight.

Well there might not be any serious competitor for Arsenal, but one thing you should know is that Arsenal must loose their guard to Manchester City.  Because if Manchester City can mistakenly enter that first position I don't know what will make them drop again.
This kind of scenario has happened before In 2022/2023 season where Arsenal bottled the league to city. They  must sleep off , because Manchester City is like snake that strike if given an opportunity.

[jakdanyel]

Arsenal started with Merino on the front line again instead of Gyökeres. No surprise to me honestly. His contribution to the score has been really decent despite not being a centre-forward mainly.

He scored today too.    Finding the goal that early is valuable for Arsenal. Maybe it is still 1-0 at halftime but I believe in them to score more goals in the second half and win nicely.

[Woodie]

You know what, with Arsenal with so much ammunition into their team, I just feel that this is the right time for them to take this EPL title after a long wait, but should they screw things up towards the end of the league, then I don't see them taking it for the next decade!!

So far so good, they lead Brentford by a goal to nil.

Villa playing some surprisingly good football coming from two goals down to tie the game just before halftime is crazzzy!!

Time to watch Chelsea do the business

[ITExpert]

At first, the match was easy, as predicted, Manchester City would easily win when visiting Fulham's home. However, in the second half, Fulham's game completely changed, the match heated up. Fulham really played very persistently, successfully scoring 3 goals against Gianluigi Donnarumma, Manchester City was defeated by Samuel Chukwueze who was the star for Fulham in the match. Luckily, Manchester City scored 3 goals in the first half so they managed to lock in 3 points in the match.

I think it was expected from everyone including me that Manchester city will easily win this match against Fulham. But this is the field where we see many things which were not expected or not planned. Because the nature of the match is very unpredictable anything can happen anytime. Manchester city is a good team and expects that they will play better in the field. Because assuming results start when Amy of the teams decide to face each other in the ground on the basis of their previous performances. Fulham does not have a strong squad so it was not expected from them to have any strong performance. But they were really surprised everyone by their performance. But I think the three goals which were scored by Manchester City are really playing a safe card for the team and they are enjoying it. Otherwise it was a very disappointing thing for the fans and the team too.

[Zackz5000]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

I don't think there is any serious competition for the first position at the moment because Arsenal is still doing very well and tonight they will win Brentford to restore their 5 points lead over Manchester City. Even if Chelsea wins tonight, they will be fighting over second position which is the best they can get at the moment. I bet both Chelsea and Arsenal to win then Liverpool to win or draw although the odd is too small for the risk involved. I just wish they don't fail me tonight.

Don't include Liverpool in your betting game if you want to win, Liverpool has nothing i give out this season. Arsenal is still maintaining there top spot and they are winning Brentford 1-0 i also know that they will score more goals before FT, the Gunners are doing perfectly well this time and they are very much consistent even if Chelsea and Manchester City wins there game tonight Arsenal will be at top of the table but they can only maintain this if they keep on winning games, Manchester City is struggling to win games both City and Chelsea are not active and consistent to top Arsenal, Arsenal has a bigger chance of winning this English Premier league tittle.

[JeffBrad12]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

It's bad start for Chelsea by losing the lead to the Leeds. They doing massive rotation, which is also changing their rythm too. They lost their intensity. They're terrible in this game. It's kinda weird to see how Chalobach being placed as RB. So many bad decision to play the players not in their actual positions.
The first half is almost coming to its end, but i see nothing improved from their gameplay. Maresca has to do some changes in order to increase the intensity and win the game.

[Amphenomenon]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

Leeds clearly needs additional points because Leeds United is currently in 19th place. To be able to rise and move away from the relegation zone. Chelsea also clearly has the same mission to get the full 3 points or a victory. So they can continue to keep up and compete with Arsenal for the English Premier League title. If Chelsea loses this match, it is very likely that they will no longer be able to catch up or compete with Arsenal in the race for the English Premier League title this season.

Chelsea are currently losing two goals to nil in the first half, the defense is annoying and our attack lacks every threats we need to fight back. Delap is unreliable at the moment and Gittens isn't doing anything in the attack. Enzo Maresca needs to make some changes in the second half and hope for a comeback defending well not to concede more but rather score to cover the lapses.

[JoyMarsha]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

The way I am looking at the Chelsea game against Leeds, it's either the match ends in a draw or Chelsea will lose to Leeds. Leeds has the formation of 3-5-2. Building a strong midfield over Chelsea, and they have successfully scored two goals against Chelsea in the first half. It will take a different ball game for Chelsea to break Leeds game tactics of dominating the midfield with 5 players.

[Mihaylovic]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

The way I am looking at the Chelsea game against Leeds, it's either the match ends in a draw or Chelsea will lose to Leeds. Leeds has the formation of 3-5-2. Building a strong midfield over Chelsea, and they have successfully scored two goals against Chelsea in the first half. It will take a different ball game for Chelsea to break Leeds game tactics of dominating the midfield with 5 players.

It’s halftime and Chelsea are now trailing 2–0. If the match ends like this, it could deal a major setback to their hopes of staying in the title race...
You can already see how much it’s affecting the team’s morale. The fatigue from the Arsenal match is probably playing a role as well. they look a step slower, both physically and mentally.

[Joca97]

Arsenal started with Merino on the front line again instead of Gyökeres. No surprise to me honestly. His contribution to the score has been really decent despite not being a centre-forward mainly.

He scored today too.    Finding the goal that early is valuable for Arsenal. Maybe it is still 1-0 at halftime but I believe in them to score more goals in the second half and win nicely.

Merino is currently doing much better then Gyokeres and i think he should start currently always before Gyokeres but from what i seen Arteta didnt put his best players today in the starting line up. Currently with 5 minutes to go Arsenal is still holding 1-0 and it looks like they will hold the result and rest a couple of players. Whats wierd for me is that Chelsea is losing 2-0 against Leeds and it looks like Chelsea will drop some important points. Also Liverpool as usual is struggling and it dosent look like they will win that match.

[Jaycoinz]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

Leeds clearly needs additional points because Leeds United is currently in 19th place. To be able to rise and move away from the relegation zone. Chelsea also clearly has the same mission to get the full 3 points or a victory. So they can continue to keep up and compete with Arsenal for the English Premier League title. If Chelsea loses this match, it is very likely that they will no longer be able to catch up or compete with Arsenal in the race for the English Premier League title this season.

Chelsea just scored a goal in the 50th minute so hopefully they might either equalize or later end up winning but from the look of things it seems that Leeds is actually giving them a tough time. And you are righ, if Chelsea losses this game it is over for them this season because other teams are also aiming to overtake arsenal. After all the hype Chelsea has been getting losing to Leeds would be disappointing

[Ndabagi01]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

Leeds have already taken the top lead in this game after showing two goals before halftime. Chelsea have been able to just pull one goal back and have to fight more to see themselves getting back in this game fully. Leeds United is not a team one can feel relaxed that a three points is guaranteed in the game, you’ll have to fight hard with them before you can even get a draw. Manchester City are not a small team even if their performance is not making a lot of sense now, but finding it hard to beat Leeds United will mean Leeds United is a very strong team that cannot be easily prevailed upon.

[ginsan]

Arsenal started with Merino on the front line again instead of Gyökeres. No surprise to me honestly. His contribution to the score has been really decent despite not being a centre-forward mainly.

He scored today too.    Finding the goal that early is valuable for Arsenal. Maybe it is still 1-0 at halftime but I believe in them to score more goals in the second half and win nicely.

Merino is currently doing much better then Gyokeres and i think he should start currently always before Gyokeres but from what i seen Arteta didnt put his best players today in the starting line up. Currently with 5 minutes to go Arsenal is still holding 1-0 and it looks like they will hold the result and rest a couple of players. Whats wierd for me is that Chelsea is losing 2-0 against Leeds and it looks like Chelsea will drop some important points. Also Liverpool as usual is struggling and it dosent look like they will win that match.

The result of the match was 2-0, Arsenal won the match and brought home 3 full points, Mikel Merino is good but at the moment he is still in the state of replacing Gyokeres, maybe if he performs much more outstanding it will change the perspective about Merino, and will definitely affect Gyokeres if he doesn't have a good match in the next match.

Chelsea lost the first half, there are opportunities in the second half that can be maximized, I think it is much more interesting to watch Aston Villa vs Brighton, the first half Aston Villa lost far but in the second half he turned things around very dramatically, the barrage of goals was very fast, and Brighton admitted defeat.
 

[Akbarkoe]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

The match is in progress and Chelsea are still losing, in the first half they lost 2 goals which was led by Leeds, it was really disappointing for this first half, Jaka Bijol registered his goal in the 6th minute which surprised me that he could do it quickly, Leeds really didn't stop here. The second half became a hope for Chelsea, Pedro Neto reduced the deficit, for now the match is 2-1 and Leeds United still won.

[KingsDen]

If Chelsea win today, things will really heat up at the top. Leeds United have lost their last few matches and they need to end this poor run. Chelsea could be their victims. This is a match where mistakes won't be tolerated. Manchester City barely managed to beat Leeds with a last-minute goal just last 4 days ago. Now it's Chelsea's turn. Leeds United must earn points because they've slipped into the relegation zone. Farke actually has a good squad, they don't deserve to be in the relegation zone.

The match is in progress and Chelsea are still losing, in the first half they lost 2 goals which was led by Leeds, it was really disappointing for this first half, Jaka Bijol registered his goal in the 6th minute which surprised me that he could do it quickly, Leeds really didn't stop here. The second half became a hope for Chelsea, Pedro Neto reduced the deficit, for now the match is 2-1 and Leeds United still won.

While most of us are expecting Chelsea comeback, there are facing the worst nightmare tonight. Why they are struggling to upstand the 2 v1 results, defenders and the goalie are committing more blunder and now Leeds United are 3 goals. It will be a difficult task to see Chelsea going home with 1 point today. They are already losing it and it might end as worse as this.

Meanwhile, in the other hand, Arsenal has extended their points and it will now be difficult to cover up if Chelsea successful lose tonight.
This seems to be an interesting match, thankGod I was able to switch from the Liverpool match to the Chelsea match.