⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[MainIbem]

It wasn't Leeds who played well, but Chelsea who played very poorly. I'm not overly critical of Leeds' performance, as the overall strength of the Leeds team hasn't been that great this season, as they are still struggling to escape the relegation zone.

Chelsea still has the same problem: they can't maintain consistency in their performances. This has been a problem since the start of the season, even though they are competing for the title and drawing against the current league leaders. So, I thought after the draw against Arsenal, Chelsea had a chance to compete fiercely this season. But when they lost again to a bottom-of-the-table team, I think their problems aren't over yet, and if they can't maintain consistency, they certainly won't be able to compete fiercely for the title.

I get your point but if Leeds didn't play well then they won't have taken advantage of Chelsea's defense error, infact at the early stage of the match they dominated and even score a set piece goal in 6mins, Chelsea only regained control later on but their defense was too weak to hold Leeds back from scoring another goal, I really don't understand why Enzo Maresca chose to rest most of his key players and played some out of their preferred position, that's what killed their game and gave Leeds the opportunity to win. Anyways Chelsea have missed the chance to maintain the gap between Arsenal.

[Zackz5000]

Chelsea fans  . Welcome back to reality.

After Chelsea deceived themselves by winning Barcelona in the Champions League and getting a draw against Arsenal in Stamford Bridge. Today, they meet their true mate in the Premier league, they cannot win.

Leeds gained full victory today. Chelsea looked like shit to watch. This is the real Chelsea. Losers!

Leeds fans are really something else. If Leeds could find a bit of consistency, their home games would be unreal to watch. Btw how do chelse take points off Arsenal, then concede 3 goals to the last place team? is this the real Chelsea as you said ?

Chelsea's performance was unimaginable. They couldn't do anything in the middle of the field. Leeds played very well. Their defense and attack played very well. Because of this, they were able to win. Chelsea's defense didn't do much. When Leeds scored the second goal, it was completely due to Chelsea's defense. But maybe Leeds can get back into the game with this win.

It wasn't Leeds who played well, but Chelsea who played very poorly. I'm not overly critical of Leeds' performance, as the overall strength of the Leeds team hasn't been that great this season, as they are still struggling to escape the relegation zone.

Chelsea still has the same problem: they can't maintain consistency in their performances. This has been a problem since the start of the season, even though they are competing for the title and drawing against the current league leaders. So, I thought after the draw against Arsenal, Chelsea had a chance to compete fiercely this season. But when they lost again to a bottom-of-the-table team, I think their problems aren't over yet, and if they can't maintain consistency, they certainly won't be able to compete fiercely for the title.

Chelsea who played very well against Arsenal with 10 men  couldn't even get a draw against struggling Leeds yesterday but lost 1-3. I think Leeds is fighting hard to see if they can escape relegation this season and such teams now is very difficult to win. Chelsea is not consistent and any team that isn't consistent can't win the English Premier league tittle, Arsenal is the only premier league team that is very much consistent to win the tittle this team can't stop winning they won 2-0 yesterday to continue their lead in the league table. Manchester City is only team that can compete with Arsenal for the tittle race this season.

[Alonso_]

Chelsea fans  . Welcome back to reality.

After Chelsea deceived themselves by winning Barcelona in the Champions League and getting a draw against Arsenal in Stamford Bridge. Today, they meet their true mate in the Premier league, they cannot win.

Leeds gained full victory today. Chelsea looked like shit to watch. This is the real Chelsea. Losers!

Leeds fans are really something else. If Leeds could find a bit of consistency, their home games would be unreal to watch. Btw how do chelse take points off Arsenal, then concede 3 goals to the last place team? is this the real Chelsea as you said ?

Chelsea's performance was unimaginable. They couldn't do anything in the middle of the field. Leeds played very well. Their defense and attack played very well. Because of this, they were able to win. Chelsea's defense didn't do much. When Leeds scored the second goal, it was completely due to Chelsea's defense. But maybe Leeds can get back into the game with this win.

It wasn't Leeds who played well, but Chelsea who played very poorly. I'm not overly critical of Leeds' performance, as the overall strength of the Leeds team hasn't been that great this season, as they are still struggling to escape the relegation zone.

Chelsea still has the same problem: they can't maintain consistency in their performances. This has been a problem since the start of the season, even though they are competing for the title and drawing against the current league leaders. So, I thought after the draw against Arsenal, Chelsea had a chance to compete fiercely this season. But when they lost again to a bottom-of-the-table team, I think their problems aren't over yet, and if they can't maintain consistency, they certainly won't be able to compete fiercely for the title.

Chelsea who played very well against Arsenal with 10 men  couldn't even get a draw against struggling Leeds yesterday but lost 1-3. I think Leeds is fighting hard to see if they can escape relegation this season and such teams now is very difficult to win. Chelsea is not consistent and any team that isn't consistent can't win the English Premier league tittle, Arsenal is the only premier league team that is very much consistent to win the tittle this team can't stop winning they won 2-0 yesterday to continue their lead in the league table. Manchester City is only team that can compete with Arsenal for the tittle race this season.

Chelsea is an unpredictable club, they seems to be playing football disastrously, last week all their fans was happy and excited after their performance against Barcelona and Arsenal, now loosing to Leeds was unexpected they ended up disappointing me which have been bad after I placed a bet on them to win that game against Leeds, when I saw the match line up I knew it wasn’t going to be an easy game against Leeds it just seems like Enzo Maresca gambled the game in favour of Leeds united, I could understand him resting most of his players because of too much work load.

[FiliOrangGila]

Chelsea fans  . Welcome back to reality.

After Chelsea deceived themselves by winning Barcelona in the Champions League and getting a draw against Arsenal in Stamford Bridge. Today, they meet their true mate in the Premier league, they cannot win.

Leeds gained full victory today. Chelsea looked like shit to watch. This is the real Chelsea. Losers!

Leeds fans are really something else. If Leeds could find a bit of consistency, their home games would be unreal to watch. Btw how do chelse take points off Arsenal, then concede 3 goals to the last place team? is this the real Chelsea as you said ?

Chelsea's performance was unimaginable. They couldn't do anything in the middle of the field. Leeds played very well. Their defense and attack played very well. Because of this, they were able to win. Chelsea's defense didn't do much. When Leeds scored the second goal, it was completely due to Chelsea's defense. But maybe Leeds can get back into the game with this win.

Chelsea's performance is like a roller coaster, sometimes good, sometimes bad, sometimes rising high, sometimes dropping sharply to the bottom. Winning against Barcelona 3-0 was something extraordinary, but then they were held to a draw by Arsenal, and their performance hit rock bottom when they lost to a weak team previously in the relegation zone, Leeds United, with a convincing score of 3-1. It was a wrong and foolish purchase to buy Liam Delap to be the main striker, the number 9 striker. Because the main number 9 striker should be a productive and fierce target man like Didier Drogba, even Nicholas Jackson is better compared to Liam Delap.

[Queen uloma]

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.

Yesterday match shows that Chelsea lost control,  they need to be more consistence, work more on their midfield control, if they really want to carry this premier League trophy this season, Leeds played very well I was so shocked because I never believe they will win Almighty Chelsea, I just feel for Chelsea fans yesterday because they feel they could win Leeds.

[Oluwa-btc]

Yesterday match shows that Chelsea lost control,  they need to be more consistence, work more on their midfield control, if they really want to carry this premier League trophy this season, Leeds played very well I was so shocked because I never believe they will win Almighty Chelsea, I just feel for Chelsea fans yesterday because they feel they could win Leeds.

Lmfao! Lift what?! They're not even favorites and even if they were, do you think they stand a chance with this inconsistency and mod set of defenders?!
Blames on the manager, he had Gusto on the bench but chose to experiment with Chalobah in the right back position. I expected Chelsea been hurt but not to the extent of losing the game. Leeds did well against Manchester City and now Chelsea, the next fixture they play Liverpool could also see them sharing points with Liverpool who aren't playing so well.

[Sarah Azhari]

What’s really wrong  with Chelsea, I don’t know how they losing a match like this, Chelsea conceding 3 goals to a club like Leeds, I don’t even know how it happens. I was expecting something easy for Chelsea from the match, I was just so confident that Chelsea will win the match, I don’t really know what’s wrong with Chelsea, losing a match like this is what most people never expected.

Maintaining consistent performance throughout the season is no easy feat for a club, especially amidst a busy schedule. Chelsea's performance against Leeds United was less than satisfactory, resulting in a loss. Chelsea dominated the match throughout, but a lack of creativity resulted in few clear-cut chances and a lack of attacking flair. Chelsea must bounce back if they want to remain in the title race or finish in the top four by the end of the season.

[knowngunman]

Chelsea fans  . Welcome back to reality.

After Chelsea deceived themselves by winning Barcelona in the Champions League and getting a draw against Arsenal in Stamford Bridge. Today, they meet their true mate in the Premier league, they cannot win.

Leeds gained full victory today. Chelsea looked like shit to watch. This is the real Chelsea. Losers!

Leeds fans are really something else. If Leeds could find a bit of consistency, their home games would be unreal to watch. Btw how do chelse take points off Arsenal, then concede 3 goals to the last place team? is this the real Chelsea as you said ?

What are you people even saying? How is Leeds the last team? Chelsea lost to Leeds United, it's embarrassing and disappointing quite alright but how bold of you to refer Leeds as Chelsea's true mate? Isn't that disrespectful to the world champions? Remember football is not always a predictable game and losing is part of the game. As a team, you can not always win every game, you may lose some, win some and even draw some. Every team some time experience losing to average teams and Chelsea is not exempted. Taunting Chelsea for this is baseless in my opinion.

[yslyv]

I knew Liverpool would not win Sunderland, so i played Sunderland to win, but the game ended as they started it, and i lost my bet slip. Liverpool were just lucky to hold Sunderland to a draw, and they should be happy they were able to grab one point. Yes, Sunderland would have still won Liverpool even after Liverpool scored their 1 goal, but Sunderland missed their good chances. If Liverpool continues with this performance, they will not make to the top 5 because a lot of teams are competing for the top 5 this season.

yeah after the Tottenham game, Liverpool barely held on for a draw again and if Chiesa hadn’t made that last second block right in front of the goal, Liverpool would have lost at home once more...
There is really no team this season that can genuinely challenge Arsenal in the title race.

[abhiseshakana]

What’s really wrong  with Chelsea, I don’t know how they losing a match like this, Chelsea conceding 3 goals to a club like Leeds, I don’t even know how it happens. I was expecting something easy for Chelsea from the match, I was just so confident that Chelsea will win the match, I don’t really know what’s wrong with Chelsea, losing a match like this is what most people never expected.

Maintaining consistent performance throughout the season is no easy feat for a club, especially amidst a busy schedule. Chelsea's performance against Leeds United was less than satisfactory, resulting in a loss. Chelsea dominated the match throughout, but a lack of creativity resulted in few clear-cut chances and a lack of attacking flair. Chelsea must bounce back if they want to remain in the title race or finish in the top four by the end of the season.

This is quite surprising indeed because Chelsea actually had a big chance to win, but unfortunately, they lost when they faced Leeds, even though Leeds were not in good form at the moment, as before the match against Chelsea, Leeds had suffered four consecutive defeats. I think Chelsea might be too tired, because they have a much tighter schedule than Leeds, and their previous opponents were very energy-draining teams (Arsenal and Barcelona). Due to this fatigue, their concentration and composure started to fall, and this caused them to become careless.

[Altryist]

Maintaining consistent performance throughout the season is no easy feat for a club, especially amidst a busy schedule. Chelsea's performance against Leeds United was less than satisfactory, resulting in a loss. Chelsea dominated the match throughout, but a lack of creativity resulted in few clear-cut chances and a lack of attacking flair. Chelsea must bounce back if they want to remain in the title race or finish in the top four by the end of the season.

At first, I was thinking about betting on Chelsea's individual total, but after watching the start of the game, I changed my mind because Chelsea played very poorly. I don't know why, and fatigue probably isn't worth mentioning because Leeds also played the same way Chelsea did over the weekend. It's also strange that Leeds is a relegation zone team and Chelsea is a top 4 team, but yesterday's game was different, and Leeds' attack had already started playing much better in the previous match against City. Today we are waiting for the Manchester United match, they should beat West Ham at home.

[DYOR+BTC]

Maintaining consistent performance throughout the season is no easy feat for a club, especially amidst a busy schedule. Chelsea's performance against Leeds United was less than satisfactory, resulting in a loss. Chelsea dominated the match throughout, but a lack of creativity resulted in few clear-cut chances and a lack of attacking flair. Chelsea must bounce back if they want to remain in the title race or finish in the top four by the end of the season.

At first, I was thinking about betting on Chelsea's individual total, but after watching the start of the game, I changed my mind because Chelsea played very poorly. I don't know why, and fatigue probably isn't worth mentioning because Leeds also played the same way Chelsea did over the weekend. It's also strange that Leeds is a relegation zone team and Chelsea is a top 4 team, but yesterday's game was different, and Leeds' attack had already started playing much better in the previous match against City. Today we are waiting for the Manchester United match, they should beat West Ham at home.

Is Football they say unpredictable things do happen which was why I was not surprised when Chelsea suffered an unbelievable lost yesterday against Leeds in the premier league game, although they had a wonderful performance at all but overwhelming performance without winning never adds point. In the game they underestimated leeds without knowing the implications of such actions that was why they lost as a result of little defensive error which they would have covered if not for the believe they had about leeds, Chelsea believed the game must end in there favour they same way they did to Barcelona without knowing reverse maybe the case.

[Yabani]

Chelsea don't even know what they're doing. You score three goals against Barca and take points from Arsenal with 10 men, then you concede three to last-placed Leeds. It's hard to understand how this ebb and flow can happen. When Maresca saw the lineup, it was clear the game was over. He practically said, "Let's let this match go a bit." Leeds certainly didn't sit idly by, and when they had the opportunity, they didn't squander it. But if Chelsea keeps this up, it looks like even a top-four finish in the championship will be a pipe dream.

[Wakate]

Chelsea's performance was unimaginable. They couldn't do anything in the middle of the field. Leeds played very well. Their defense and attack played very well. Because of this, they were able to win. Chelsea's defense didn't do much. When Leeds scored the second goal, it was completely due to Chelsea's defense. But maybe Leeds can get back into the game with this win.

The performance was very powerful making people to lose their money because of their bad pattern of playing football.
I was happy when Arsenal delivered accurately according to our predictions but Chelsea of all club decided to cut our ticket because of their bad tactical pattern to play like a real club that knows what they are doing to win the premier league

[Nahl]

Chelsea don't even know what they're doing. You score three goals against Barca and take points from Arsenal with 10 men, then you concede three to last-placed Leeds. It's hard to understand how this ebb and flow can happen. When Maresca saw the lineup, it was clear the game was over. He practically said, "Let's let this match go a bit." Leeds certainly didn't sit idly by, and when they had the opportunity, they didn't squander it. But if Chelsea keeps this up, it looks like even a top-four finish in the championship will be a pipe dream.

I think it's about Maresca record that he has poor record while against Leeds United even at Championship division when he coached for Leicester Maresca has suffering 2 losing streak from Leeds and this season although Maresca currently with Chelsea but he unable to improved his poor record from Leeds and lost again but for Leeds at least they have ended their poor result although their position still not safe but at least Leeds can avoiding relegation zone

[Hanadawa]

-snip-Chelsea is not consistent and any team that isn't consistent can't win the English Premier league tittle, Arsenal is the only premier league team that is very much consistent to win the tittle this team can't stop winning they won 2-0 yesterday to continue their lead in the league table. Manchester City is only team that can compete with Arsenal for the tittle race this season.

This defeat was quite a surprise to me. After playing so well in the UCL and holding Arsenal to a draw, I thought Chelsea would come into the match with confidence and a chance to win. Leeds were a team struggling in the relegation zone, coming into the match on the back of four consecutive defeats. Although Leeds put up a tough fight against City, I still thought a team like Chelsea would ultimately be able to beat them. It turns out my prediction was wrong, and Leeds secured a convincing victory over Chelsea. I don't know if Chelsea were inconsistent or if it was due to their squad depth. In my personal opinion, Maresca chose to bench several key players and rotate them to give them rest and recovery. I don't think Maresca expected this result either.

[Fuso.hp]

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.

What’s really wrong  with Chelsea, I don’t know how they losing a match like this, Chelsea conceding 3 goals to a club like Leeds, I don’t even know how it happens. I was expecting something easy for Chelsea from the match, I was just so confident that Chelsea will win the match, I don’t really know what’s wrong with Chelsea, losing a match like this is what most people never expected.

Chelsea played well in their last few matches even when they played against top clubs, so it’s surprising that Chelsea are now losing the Leeds. The match is already about to end, I don’t think there is anything Chelsea will be doing to get a win in the match, but am just so disappointed in Chelsea performance today. Chelsea are really the victim today just as you said it.

In some matches, Chelsea's performance is less appreciated and in some matches, I don't understand how they actually lost. Leeds United are a weak opponent for any team in the Premier League and most teams ensure victory against this team, where Chelsea lost to this team by a big margin of 3-1. Chelsea's result in this match really disappointed me, if their performance against weak teams is like this then the dream we have of them in the Champions League is completely in vain. I don't know why Chelsea performs well against big teams but when they play against a weak team, their performance becomes worse than that weak team, this is definitely a big problem for them. Instead of gaining points in this match, they lost points, if they could have gained full points, then they would have had a chance to move to the third position in the points table.

[TastyChillySauce00]

Damn! How unfortunate Wirtz is. His goal against Sunderland being marked as OG by Sunderland player. So he's yet to scoring nor assisting since he joined Liverpool a few months ago. At this point it's really worth to send him back to the Bundesliga instead of keeping him in Liverpool much longer.
Even Premier League itself cruelly denied his goal against Sunderland.

He's so struggle to score. I won't be surprised if he will end this season with fewer goals only, but most likely achievable during the mid - late season. Any thought about him?

[Sims25]

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Damn! How unfortunate Wirtz is. His goal against Sunderland being marked as OG by Sunderland player. So he's yet to scoring nor assisting since he joined Liverpool a few months ago. At this point it's really worth to send him back to the Bundesliga instead of keeping him in Liverpool much longer.
Even Premier League itself cruelly denied his goal against Sunderland.

He's so struggle to score. I won't be surprised if he will end this season with fewer goals only, but most likely achievable during the mid - late season. Any thought about him?

Thought he was awarded the assist, no?

[KTChampions]

Damn! How unfortunate Wirtz is. His goal against Sunderland being marked as OG by Sunderland player. So he's yet to scoring nor assisting since he joined Liverpool a few months ago. At this point it's really worth to send him back to the Bundesliga instead of keeping him in Liverpool much longer.
Even Premier League itself cruelly denied his goal against Sunderland.

He's so struggle to score. I won't be surprised if he will end this season with fewer goals only, but most likely achievable during the mid - late season. Any thought about him?

The problem is not his goalscoring ability, but that his performance does not match the price paid for him and the expectations of him. The same situation as with Isak. And I don't see how this problem can be solved. "Selling them back" isn't an option, nor is benching them, so the only option is to somehow integrate them into the system and wait for them to improve their level. Regarding Isak, I hope that this does not happen and he remains at the trash level.