⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[jaberwock]

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.

To be fair I think it is something to do with "lets put so much games into a season that teams would have to play games during the weekdays every week" was the reason. They play premier league games on the weekends normally, and then FA cup games EFL cup games, UCL games all happen within the weekdays, and when there isn't one of those, they put extra premier league games too.

This is just way too much, teams can't be playing this many games, it's just tiring them and because of that they are missing so many players. I think just making it one month longer could be the solution. Just make players start playing in august, and play until June, that way you get to see them do fine, and July is for resting. That would hurt the world cup type of national schedules though, so not sure if it would work.

[Egii Nna]

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.

Wirtz performance this season is somehow poor but I think this is due to him not blending with Liverpool playing style and he is now playing in the premier league, we all know the premier league is the toughest league in the world. Liverpool were convinced with his past performance at Leverkusen and that is why they paid that price for him moreover we cannot yet say he does not worth the price paid for him because this is  his first season in the premier league.

About Isak, I don’t even know what to say but maybe we can give him more time to see how he will improve.

[She shining]

I watched the Chelsea match and the truth is it felt like Chelsea were a club from second division. Defenders that started were amateurs at best let's not even talk about midfield or that creature Chelsea call an attacker. Leeds were confident in how they play and the result showed this. They played and felt like they were the bigger team and Chelsea was different from the team that played Arsenal to a draw.

[Iroh]

Okay.. that was a brilliant attempt by Mbeumo which would have led to the first goal of the game if not for the athleticism of West ham goalie. So far, both sides has had some attempts but it's man united that has had some serious attacks at goal so far. They've been quite persistent so far.. Hopefully it pays off and they go into half time with the lead.

Wan-Bissaka really helped west ham as he headed a ball out that would have surely been a goal if not for him. Asides that, he has been very instrumental in helping his side defend with some nice tackles.

[Mustang Shelby]

Despite not scoring so far, Manchester United has been the more effective team in the match. Despite their impressive performance, they must score if they want to take points, or rather, if they want to win. They've created numerous chances, but so far the scoreline hasn't changed. We're still watching a first half where neither team has scored. We'll see if that changes in the second half. Although, the first half is still nearing completion, and perhaps a goal could come before halftime.

[Furious 7]

Isn't that why the Premier League is so exciting? Before the match, many had bet on Chelsea winning, but the game on the pitch was completely different. Leeds United played magnificently in front of their home crowd and left a strong team like Chelsea empty-handed. Chelsea didn't earn any points from this match, putting them in a poor position in the Champions League race. Leeds, on the other hand, earned the three points with a fantastic victory. With this victory, Leeds climbed above the relegation zone.

Betting on Chelsea before the pre-match against Leeds was a natural thing because indeed their probability was very strong but results like what happened could not be avoided because indeed the EPL is a very difficult place for us to predict and predict because not everything can match what we expect in the match.

Chelsea are actually not too bad for ball possession, it's just that they are quite bad at defense because their focus is more on the attacks that are carried out and that is what Enzo Maresca's scheme mistakes in this match.

Instead Leeds played focused where they just waited and let Chelsea play the rhythm but it cannot be denied that this method is the most effective way to do when facing big clubs and different quality.
Chelsea must try to get up at this time because if not it could be that the chance to join the competition is a little difficult even though the opportunity is quite open to them.

[Derekfunds]

Despite not scoring so far, Manchester United has been the more effective team in the match. Despite their impressive performance, they must score if they want to take points, or rather, if they want to win. They've created numerous chances, but so far the scoreline hasn't changed. We're still watching a first half where neither team has scored. We'll see if that changes in the second half. Although, the first half is still nearing completion, and perhaps a goal could come before halftime.

Yea, with the way Manchester united is playing tonight even though they didn't score in the first half I believe they will win in the second half they have many attempts so far and ther expected goals percentage is more than that of Westham so I strongly believe they will score this coming half because I think they deserve this win to move up in the table but if they should allow Westham to score before them, then the game will likely end draw but I'm afraid anytime Chelsea lost match Manchester united will follow them and when Manchester united lost also Chelsea do follow them though not all the time but they behave like husband and wife.

[Mr Reporter]

Okay.. that was a brilliant attempt by Mbeumo which would have led to the first goal of the game if not for the athleticism of West ham goalie. So far, both sides has had some attempts but it's man united that has had some serious attacks at goal so far. They've been quite persistent so far.. Hopefully it pays off and they go into half time with the lead.

Wan-Bissaka really helped west ham as he headed a ball out that would have surely been a goal if not for him. Asides that, he has been very instrumental in helping his side defend with some nice tackles.

Sounds like a frantic first half! Mbeumo’s effort was unlucky, but West Ham’s keeper was solid. United’s pressure is showing, and Wan‑Bissaka’s clearance was a huge save and they did exactly a good job there and from the start it looks like it was not going to be possible but it all came good for their and their defense was at a good job and their middle attack where on fire in boosting the game.

[Just Say]

Chelsea are playing a bit inconsistently again but it is surprising that they drew with 10 men against Arsenal but we saw them lose 3-1 against promoted Leeds United, which was their biggest shame. Chelsea and Liverpool are suddenly making us nervous as these two teams failed to secure wins against the two promoted teams yesterday with shaky performances, moreover the host Leeds United started pressing aggressively from the sixth minute of the match, and this was their opening attack. To be honest, the Chelsea team was mentally exhausted from playing the away match because I noticed well that they had experienced players in their squad but still the home team stopped them.

[Woodie]

Manchester United not looking settled even when playing at old Trafford is very worrying, and looking at how results have come in this game week, these lads need to approach this game with caution because we have seen some big clubs fall and it wouldn't be a good start of the weekend losing today.

Inplay prediction

Manchester United 1-0 WestHam.

[Nheer]

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Wirtz performance this season is somehow poor but I think this is due to him not blending with Liverpool playing style and he is now playing in the premier league, we all know the premier league is the toughest league in the world. Liverpool were convinced with his past performance at Leverkusen and that is why they paid that price for him moreover we cannot yet say he does not worth the price paid for him because this is  his first season in the premier league.

About Isak, I don’t even know what to say but maybe we can give him more time to see how he will improve.

Wirtz haven't been able to play up to standards and he hasn't has any direct impact in the games but I wouldn't say he is performing poorly. The way he plays, the runs, the touches and so many things he does have impressed me. The leagues probably too physical for him and too fast that's why adapting fast is kinda difficult for him.
The price tag is definitely making people expect too much from him, they don't want to give him time to adapt. How would you cost so much and expect time for you to adapt, never in the premier league. Maybe after a little time he might improve by next season and start scoring goals.

Isak performance is very surprising, everyone expects him to have an instant impact at Liverpool but seems we have to wait a while to see him at his best. All this happening could probably be because of the teams bad performance.

[Obari]

Manchester United not looking settled even when playing at old Trafford is very worrying, and looking at how results have come in this game week, these lads need to approach this game with caution because we have seen some big clubs fall and it wouldn't be a good start of the weekend losing today.

Inplay prediction

Manchester United 1-0 WestHam.

Manchester United leading at Old Trafford 1 nil already in the second half. This is the kind of game we want to see Ruben Amorim win and this time, he's not going to give excuses. He's here to win games and not ready to mingle up with some sort of misunderstanding. The Red Devils have everything to fight for because climbing upward on the EPL table is definitely something that would make the club a standard one.

[red4slash]

Manchester United not looking settled even when playing at old Trafford is very worrying, and looking at how results have come in this game week, these lads need to approach this game with caution because we have seen some big clubs fall and it wouldn't be a good start of the weekend losing today.

But with their current performance I think with the possession they have and how they do the scheme should add 1 goal in the remaining time could have happened in this match if they really want to make them look comfortable with the conditions.
1 goal is actually quite good because they can still get 3 points but if they want to secure more then they should be able to at least score 1 more goal.

It's just that in the last 20 minutes there can be a complicated condition where usually the crucial time becomes a disaster for them because the players have slowly lost focus due to fatigue and it depends on the coach's scheme to anticipate it.

If the win lasts until the end then it will be a good thing for Amorim as they are in a good position in the standings this week.

[Odohu]

Despite not scoring so far, Manchester United has been the more effective team in the match. Despite their impressive performance, they must score if they want to take points, or rather, if they want to win. They've created numerous chances, but so far the scoreline hasn't changed. We're still watching a first half where neither team has scored. We'll see if that changes in the second half. Although, the first half is still nearing completion, and perhaps a goal could come before halftime.

It has been a very long time i saw Manchester United play this good and it gets to show that there is rapid improvement on the team. I don't want to praise them yet since it's they are famous for disappointing people when it is not expected. However, if they win tonight, it will be a bug boost in their morale that have gone so weak of recent. The pressure will which they are pushing could earn them one more goal if they continue that way.

[Iroh]

Manchester United not looking settled even when playing at old Trafford is very worrying, and looking at how results have come in this game week, these lads need to approach this game with caution because we have seen some big clubs fall and it wouldn't be a good start of the weekend losing today.

Inplay prediction

Manchester United 1-0 WestHam.

West ham has now equalized and the score line now lies at 1:1. The game can go either way as West ham is surprisingly putting up a good fight and stand a real chance of scoring another to have the win at Old Trafford. Hopefully, Man united can make something of this game as they haven't been playing that bad.
Watching Man united play and try to make some attempts, I think they haven't got any actual plan on how to go about it. The gane has now reached the 90th minute with 5 minutes added to the clock.
Can Man united make a difference in 5 mins?

[BitBakerr1]

Manchester United is not inform this season and that is why they are always losing and drawing matches, they always have a way to break the heart of there fans, the problem of Manchester United is too big because the problem is all the Manchester United players, West Ham is not even inform because they didn't play well that goal they scored was by luck, Manchester United should work on their self because they are not performing as expected even with all the players they bought this season, I think the only solution for Manchester United right now is to be hard on the players the coach should not take things easy with them anymore because they are disappointing everyone.

[Joy_learns_crypto]

Manchester United is not inform this season and that is why they are always losing and drawing matches, they always have a way to break the heart of there fans, the problem of Manchester United is too big because the problem is all the Manchester United players, West Ham is not even inform because they didn't play well that goal they scored was by luck, Manchester United should work on their self because they are not performing as expected even with all the players they bought this season, I think the only solution for Manchester United right now is to be hard on the players the coach should not take things easy with them anymore because they are disappointing everyone.

You will go far back to get when Manchester United are in form if you are looking for that imperial form, but as for game improvements Manchester United coming from a win over Crystal Palace a team in 5th they can be considered to be in form.
They should have score in the first half but wan bisakka cleared at the goal line.
Westham did not give up after Daliot goal and the full time celebration shows how the 1 all draw is so important to them in the relegation fight.

[Samahabosa]

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.

To be fair I think it is something to do with "lets put so much games into a season that teams would have to play games during the weekdays every week" was the reason. They play premier league games on the weekends normally, and then FA cup games EFL cup games, UCL games all happen within the weekdays, and when there isn't one of those, they put extra premier league games too.

This is just way too much, teams can't be playing this many games, it's just tiring them and because of that they are missing so many players. I think just making it one month longer could be the solution. Just make players start playing in august, and play until June, that way you get to see them do fine, and July is for resting. That would hurt the world cup type of national schedules though, so not sure if it would work.

Surely all teams will prioritize prestigious trophies to pursue, primarily the competitions in the Champions League and their domestic league, in this case, the English league. Meanwhile, in other competitions, if they are still in the early rounds, English teams, especially the elite ones, will field their reserve players when playing in the FA Cup or EFL Cup. Moreover, in the EFL Cup, almost all elite English teams field their young players, which is why Liverpool was already eliminated in the early round of the EFL Cup.

[Localhostspeed]

Manchester United is not inform this season and that is why they are always losing and drawing matches, they always have a way to break the heart of there fans, the problem of Manchester United is too big because the problem is all the Manchester United players, West Ham is not even inform because they didn't play well that goal they scored was by luck, Manchester United should work on their self because they are not performing as expected even with all the players they bought this season, I think the only solution for Manchester United right now is to be hard on the players the coach should not take things easy with them anymore because they are disappointing everyone.

4 loss, 4 draw and 6 win is wild. This match took place here in Old Trafford and they couldn't contain Westham, like there is nothing special about them, you see how Manchester United was making them run in the field but their back line isn't good today but most importantly this formation is bad. I don't know what Zirkzee was doing in that line throughout, like is it that bad to this length for Manchester United, why not fix Mbeumo at the front and put that guy at the back.

Last month 11 November make it 1 year since Amorim took over the club, by next year it's going to be 2 years, I'm not in support of him losing the club but I will agree with any local law within the club to pay less payment to coaches if this kind of situation arises. It's going to motivate the coach to do well and this should be attached to the players too, they shouldn't be exempted from this punishment. I think this way clubs that want improvement will naturally change and not to before.

[Dzwaafu11]

I watched the Chelsea match and the truth is it felt like Chelsea were a club from second division. Defenders that started were amateurs at best let's not even talk about midfield or that creature Chelsea call an attacker. Leeds were confident in how they play and the result showed this. They played and felt like they were the bigger team and Chelsea was different from the team that played Arsenal to a draw.

Leeds United and Chelsea match was really a surprise to me, because the result wasn’t something I expected. With how Chelsea performance have been going this while I expected Chelsea to easily win the match. But they could t, Leeds United was ready for Chelsea I can see that during that match, if not like that Chelsea is suppose to be  able to win, but they failed. I just hope this is not a sign of getting decline in their performance, they should win their next match to cover this disappointment they did to their fans yesterday against Leeds United.