⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Volgastallion]

I wonder what Manchester United lineup will be tomorrow. According to Fabrizio Romano, Ruben Amorim will not be fielding Bruno Fernandes, Maguire, De Ligt, Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo against Newcastle tomorrow. Amad and Mbuemo are also absent due to the AFCON so I’m wondering how they are going to hold their own against Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton tomorrow.

Yeah between they are not so good and now they lack key players Ruben Amorim is in heavy troubles right now, Ugarte is gonna play for sure but he is really bad compared to Bruno Fernandez for example, and Mbeummo is not gonna be easy to replace as we saw against Aston Villa. I expect to see them losing against Newcastle wich is a much better team than them.

[Jossque]

This season's surprise package Sunderland will host Leeds United at home, who have been on an upward trajectory in recent weeks. It is worth noting that Leeds' recent matches have been high-scoring affairs. Leeds United, needing the points more, will play an open game. I expect at least three goals in this match, but I do not anticipate Leeds losing.
We will witness a clash between two teams that have failed to win in recent weeks. Crystal Palace will host Tottenham at home. The home side are clear favourites, but I believe Tottenham have also recovered. I think the match will most likely end in a draw.

[Just Say]

The only match tomorrow is between Manchester United and Newcastle which is the opening for the next round. As it's at Old Trafford this gives a significant advantage to Amorim's team. But their defense still makes me worried...

Newcastle are really bad in away matches though. Only 1 win in 8 matches this season. This encourages me to bet on Manchester United to win honestly. 2.51 odds look delicious. I think they will win by a gap of one goal.

Yes, Manchester United and Newcastle United game is the only match in the premier league on boxing day. Manchester United will have home advantage since they are playing at Old Trafford, but Manchester United cannot use the advantage to win Newcastle United because Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo will not be present for Manchester United against Newcastle United, and it will be a great setback for Manchester United. Even if Newcastle United are bad in away matches this season, it cannot make me bet on Manchester United because that can change tomorrow. I have already bet on Newcastle United, and i am waiting for the game to start tomorrow.

Yes, Manchester United may have the advantage of playing at home, but we should not forget that they drew 4-4 against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Also, this team lost against Aston Villa so we have to consider these, in fact Newcastle could be an easy opponent for them compared to these teams. Even many players from Premier League giants Manchester United are injured, among which I am mentioning the names of some players: Bryan Mbeumo, Harry Maguire, Casemiro.

These players were needed against Newcastle United because Man United is already a weak and under-performing team. Anyway it is largely true that if Manchester United are lucky enough to win against Newcastle, then they will be able to touch Liverpool in terms of points.

[Abbatty]

I wonder what Manchester United lineup will be tomorrow. According to Fabrizio Romano, Ruben Amorim will not be fielding Bruno Fernandes, Maguire, De Ligt, Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo against Newcastle tomorrow. Amad and Mbuemo are also absent due to the AFCON so I’m wondering how they are going to hold their own against Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton tomorrow.

Yeah between they are not so good and now they lack key players Ruben Amorim is in heavy troubles right now, Ugarte is gonna play for sure but he is really bad compared to Bruno Fernandez for example, and Mbeummo is not gonna be easy to replace as we saw against Aston Villa. I expect to see them losing against Newcastle wich is a much better team than them.

Honestly I think we will be seeing more of the Academy boys tomorrow, at this point if Manchester United can get a point tomorrow then it will be a huge one for them. For me personally I think I feel for Kobbie Maino, since Amorim arrived at Manchester United he has been struggling to get minutes and now that most players playing in his position are out and he his also injured. I would say every team goes through this stage every season, where you will have injury crises, and now Amorim is going through the same.

It been a season of ups and down and now Amorim will have what he have at front to try squeeze out a result in tomorrow game. After that huge let off last week by Newcastle united against Chelsea, they would now want to make huge use of this fixture to get result tomorrow.

[colinistheman]

This season's surprise package Sunderland will host Leeds United at home, who have been on an upward trajectory in recent weeks. It is worth noting that Leeds' recent matches have been high-scoring affairs. Leeds United, needing the points more, will play an open game. I expect at least three goals in this match, but I do not anticipate Leeds losing.

Leeds united are unbeaten in their last four matches. Their performance has become somewhat more  consistent. Leeds united are  currently in 16th position in the league table. If leeds' performance deteriorates again , there is a possibility of them falling linto the relegation zone.

Sunderland were in incredibly good form at the  start of the season. Now their performance is somewhat inconsistent. They have lost one and won two of their last 5 matches. Compared to leeds united,  sunderland are undoubtedly in  a better position. I believe the sunderland team is strong, and this is their home match. Sunderland will not want to  drop points at home against a team like leeds united. Furthermore, leeds united's defense is very weak.

[Mate2237]

I don't see home advantage coming to play out in this game because Manchester United is one team that, e even when they are playing at home you don't know if they are actually playing at home or not. Infact as far as the premier League is concern no team is afraid of coming to play at old Rafford because Manchester United they know that when it comes to Manchester United any team can go there and get a good result. This is because over the years Manchester United has become an ordinary team both at home and away.


Newcastle is one team that tends to raise their game when ever they meet the big teams when it comes to the premier League, no matter how bad their form seems to be so in this game united should look beyond home advantage and come all out to play their best.

[Oneandpure]

Yeah between they are not so good and now they lack key players Ruben Amorim is in heavy troubles right now, Ugarte is gonna play for sure but he is really bad compared to Bruno Fernandez for example, and Mbeummo is not gonna be easy to replace as we saw against Aston Villa. I expect to see them losing against Newcastle wich is a much better team than them.

Bruno Fernandez out for the match against Newcastle United due injury last match, not only with him but also have Noussair Mazraoui , Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo got national team calling for playing at AFCON 2025. Bad capital losing three key players for Manchester United against Newcastle, I don't know how the starting line up possibility because Bruno, Mbeummo and Amad Diallo are the main players always get regular for playing early minutes.
Absent three key player lack possibility Manchester United will win this match, can't consistent perform in last several matches I think the same with you in this match Manchester United will get loss from Newcastle United.

[Ruttoshi]

I don't see home advantage coming to play out in this game because Manchester United is one team that, e even when they are playing at home you don't know if they are actually playing at home or not. Infact as far as the premier League is concern no team is afraid of coming to play at old Rafford because Manchester United they know that when it comes to Manchester United any team can go there and get a good result. This is because over the years Manchester United has become an ordinary team both at home and away.


Newcastle is one team that tends to raise their game when ever they meet the big teams when it comes to the premier League, no matter how bad their form seems to be so in this game united should look beyond home advantage and come all out to play their best.

I can't put my hope on United because they find it difficult to win big games. Newcastle is looking deadly and will definitely come to get all three points away from home. If United don't have the right strategy and strength to outplay them, Newcastle will disgrace them in old Trafford.

I hope Amorim is studying these clubs game patterns and looking for a tactics his men can use to overcome them on the pitch. The highest United will do is to draw the game.

[rachael9385]

I don't see home advantage coming to play out in this game because Manchester United is one team that, e even when they are playing at home you don't know if they are actually playing at home or not. Infact as far as the premier League is concern no team is afraid of coming to play at old Rafford because Manchester United they know that when it comes to Manchester United any team can go there and get a good result. This is because over the years Manchester United has become an ordinary team both at home and away.


Newcastle is one team that tends to raise their game when ever they meet the big teams when it comes to the premier League, no matter how bad their form seems to be so in this game united should look beyond home advantage and come all out to play their best.

I can't put my hope on United because they find it difficult to win big games. Newcastle is looking deadly and will definitely come to get all three points away from home. If United don't have the right strategy and strength to outplay them, Newcastle will disgrace them in old Trafford.

I hope Amorim is studying these clubs game patterns and looking for a tactics his men can use to overcome them on the pitch. The highest United will do is to draw the game.

This game is going to be a tough game even though Mancester United are not doing very well at the moment and they might likely lose rhe match. Newcastle on the other hand are very formidable and they might take advantage of Manchester United's weakness it is also possible that Manchester United might end up winning. There is a high chance that this game is going to be a draw but I'm going with united to win or draw

[Swordsoffreedom]

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 A woman who blackmailed Son Heung-min with a false pregnancy story has been officially sentenced to 4 years in prison.
She extorted £153,000 from Son and threatened to go public if he did not comply, causing major mental stress to the player.

@BBCSport

A lot of feminists could try to defend that woman. But I think these scam artists belong in only one place and that is jail. They should be locked up. Destroying a professional footballer's career, extortion of £153,000 and obviously the mental pressure that she caused, she should have been locked up for at least 10 years in my opinion. And obviously son could not do anything about it because if he went public with this no matter what people would have supported the woman, or at least the loud mouth feminists would have done so. And that would have tarnished his image anyway.

[Jewan420]

This game is going to be a tough game even though Mancester United are not doing very well at the moment and they might likely lose rhe match. Newcastle on the other hand are very formidable and they might take advantage of Manchester United's weakness it is also possible that Manchester United might end up winning. There is a high chance that this game is going to be a draw but I'm going with united to win or draw

You are predicting Manchester United to win, lose and draw in the same sentence! I don't understand what kind of match you are actually predicting.

Both Manchester United and Newcastle have not been in great form recently. Even their matches are very difficult to predict. Outside the betting table I see Manchester United as the favourites. Home ground advantage and quality of players make United the favourites to win. However, I will ignore this match at the betting table.

[giammangiato]

I don't see home advantage coming to play out in this game because Manchester United is one team that, e even when they are playing at home you don't know if they are actually playing at home or not. Infact as far as the premier League is concern no team is afraid of coming to play at old Rafford because Manchester United they know that when it comes to Manchester United any team can go there and get a good result. This is because over the years Manchester United has become an ordinary team both at home and away.


Newcastle is one team that tends to raise their game when ever they meet the big teams when it comes to the premier League, no matter how bad their form seems to be so in this game united should look beyond home advantage and come all out to play their best.

I can't put my hope on United because they find it difficult to win big games. Newcastle is looking deadly and will definitely come to get all three points away from home. If United don't have the right strategy and strength to outplay them, Newcastle will disgrace them in old Trafford.

I hope Amorim is studying these clubs game patterns and looking for a tactics his men can use to overcome them on the pitch. The highest United will do is to draw the game.

Calling Newcastle "lethal" seems a bit exaggerated to me, I would call them a tough opponent more than lethal.
Newcastle have a chance and a chance of making it against Manchester United, as I said I predict a draw but I'm not sure.
I would try to play the double chance with Newcastle draw or win, the odds are favorable and a win could come along.
I have no faith in Manchester United's game despite being a stronger team on paper.

[Solodoski]

This season's surprise package Sunderland will host Leeds United at home, who have been on an upward trajectory in recent weeks. It is worth noting that Leeds' recent matches have been high-scoring affairs. Leeds United, needing the points more, will play an open game. I expect at least three goals in this match, but I do not anticipate Leeds losing.

I don't think this match is going to be interesting, but I don't think it's going to produce a lot of goals. I think Sunderland will be more careful since they don't have most of their players and they are also in a save spot right now, but Leeds will definitely come out to attack, because they need the point more, which is going to make the match very interesting.  I am predicting a draw or a very slim won from either of the teams.

[Felicity_Tide]

This season's surprise package Sunderland will host Leeds United at home,

I guess you meant "This Sunday" and not "This season".
Well, they're going to be interesting, but for some reasons, I'm still struggling to understand why the most exciting games weren't moved to Sunday. Like, we have a Manchester United VS Newcastle United game on Friday (Tomorrow), and a Chelsea VS Aston Villa game on Saturday. Seems the premier league officials prefer to bring the Christmas presents_{(which are the exciting fixtures)} early, rather than reserve it for the later like they usually do. Well, as for the Sunday features, I agree with you. I expect draws across both games.

[Luzin]

Calling Newcastle "lethal" seems a bit exaggerated to me, I would call them a tough opponent more than lethal.
Newcastle have a chance and a chance of making it against Manchester United, as I said I predict a draw but I'm not sure.
I would try to play the double chance with Newcastle draw or win, the odds are favorable and a win could come along.
I have no faith in Manchester United's game despite being a stronger team on paper.

A tough match for Man United. They will play without Bruno and Maino who are injured. Meanwhile, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, and Noussair Mazraoui are playing in the Africa Cup. Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt are also in uncertain positions.

This situation makes it quite difficult for me to choose a winner. Man United are missing many key players even though they are playing at Old Trafford. As for Newcastle United, they don't have many problems. The chances of both teams are equal; Man United at the moment are not too intimidating even when playing at Old Trafford.

[Not your key not your BTC]

I wonder what Manchester United lineup will be tomorrow. According to Fabrizio Romano, Ruben Amorim will not be fielding Bruno Fernandes, Maguire, De Ligt, Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo against Newcastle tomorrow. Amad and Mbuemo are also absent due to the AFCON so I’m wondering how they are going to hold their own against Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton tomorrow.

I don't think Amorim's lineup against Newcastle will be much different from the one against Aston Villa. Bruno Fernandes is out due to injury, and youngster Jack Fletcher will likely replace him. Against Newcastle, Amorim will face a tough task, as Manchester United will be missing several key players. Newcastle's form has been inconsistent, but when facing big clubs, Newcastle always plays stronger. Therefore, it seems likely that Manchester United will lose again, especially given the players' poor mental state following the Aston Villa defeat, coupled with the loss of several key players.

[asriloni]

I wonder what Manchester United lineup will be tomorrow. According to Fabrizio Romano, Ruben Amorim will not be fielding Bruno Fernandes, Maguire, De Ligt, Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo against Newcastle tomorrow. Amad and Mbuemo are also absent due to the AFCON so I’m wondering how they are going to hold their own against Bruno Guimarães and Joelinton tomorrow.

The possible line up is that to put Sesko as ST, then Mount & Cunha as wingers. Their mid will be filled by Casemiro and Ugarte. However, it's also possible for Case to be paired with Licha or Fletcher. It's caused by Case x Ugarta often didn't work in the previous games.

The most critical part is in their defense. They have no De ligt and Meguire who have good physicality to fight Newcastle's players. I'm not sure their available defenders like heaven can fight Joelinton 1 on 1 in term of physicality.  

It seems they're gonna lose again with that garbage line up.

[Byebyebtc]

Let's discuss the premier league session 2025/2026 on this thread.

All 2025/2026  primer league clubs the ones you support, the one's you dislike, good or Bad
From the number one in the table Arsonal to the bottom wolves
Wish you all that discuss about them a merry Christmas 🎄

[Baki202]

This season's surprise package Sunderland will host Leeds United at home, who have been on an upward trajectory in recent weeks. It is worth noting that Leeds' recent matches have been high-scoring affairs. Leeds United, needing the points more, will play an open game. I expect at least three goals in this match, but I do not anticipate Leeds losing.
We will witness a clash between two teams that have failed to win in recent weeks. Crystal Palace will host Tottenham at home. The home side are clear favourites, but I believe Tottenham have also recovered. I think the match will most likely end in a draw.

Sunderland will not have a choice but to win against Leeds and in games like this we know who is going to win because Sunderland have been playing very well. Of late because there performance can not be compared with that of Leeds so we know that Sunderland will definitely win this game. I don't know what you must have seen that you feel leeds have a chance to win Sunderland, the players of Sunderland look more committed than that of leeds and they know how to control no matter what there situations might be. And the game of crystal palace and Tottenham is just going to be another game game that will leave people Unpredictable because there is no other way. Because the risk is just to much because who do you think is going to win this game between the both of them. And I strongly belive that they game might actual end draw also but anything can still happen in this case.

[jaberwock]

Aston Villa doesn't have an income that would make them be a great team for long. Sure finishing near the top would give them some money, but other teams do not get money just from finishing positions, they get money from fans.

Villa will not end up with much money so that means even thought they may end up finishing the season better than what pundits and fans told they would end, it's still obvious that it is not going to be long term. Not like they are going to end up being in top four for few year sand then win the title. More likely would be like any other small team that finished at the top, they will get worse. Leicester even won the league, and ended up going down to championship, because they are a small team.