⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Egii Nna]

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 they’re in a really tough spot right now. The team hasn’t been playing well, and missing key players only makes things worse. You can see that Ruben Amorim is under serious pressure, because the squad just doesn’t look balanced or confident.

Ugarte will probably start, but he doesn’t give the same influence, or leadership that someone like Bruno Fernandes brings to a team. That gap is very obvious, especially in difficult games. On top of that, replacing Mbeumo was never going to be easy, and the match against Aston Villa showed just how much they rely on him.

Going up against Newcastle, I don’t see it ending well for them. Newcastle are more organized, stronger, and simply the better team at the moment. Unless something unexpected happens, I also think they’re likely to lose that game.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I will blame Salah for all these happening to him because when he was supposed to leave Liverpool with a bigger offer, he decided not to leave which I don't know his personal reasons but now, he is been benched for several matches which I believe the coach doesn't like him at all. The coach will soon be sacked soon due to their poor performances if the loses continues.

You're right, and I don't doubt it He had the opportunity to leave on a high note, Sometimes personal decisions lead us down the wrong path, and we pay dearly for it, But he has a unique talent he can go, I hope he goes to Saudi Arabian football the pay is very good, and players are highly valued there.

[Spaceman1000$]

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

I have thought of the same thing too concerning this game Manchester United against Newcastle, I know it will be tough but the problem I have is the fact that Manchester United at the moment have a lot of players that are not going to be featured in that game, and Newcastle that i know can be very unpredictable in most cases, they can charge in an attack for an extended time of at least 15-20 minutes, but given the absence of players Manchester United have at the moment, can they try to sustain that kind of pressure from Newcastle, that's why I'm believing the game to be tough.

[Pandorak]

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

I don't expect Manchester United to cause an upset in this match. Perhaps a narrow victory or even a draw would be a good result. This is not without reason, given Manchester United inconsistent form. Sometimes we see them play brilliantly, putting up fierce resistance, as if they could be strong contenders for this season's title, but at other times we see them play inconsistently, particularly in defence, which has long been a problem.

[pawel7777]

While most of the major European League are enjoying Christmas break and will not play until January, the Premier League is not stopping, and not only will we see action this weekend, but next round will be played on Tue and Thu next week. I guess that's a good way to attract new viewers, who otherwise might have been stuck with a lot of free time and nothing to watch.

As for the matchday 18 coming up this weekend, here are all the fixtures + odds (from 2UP.io):

Manchester United x2.51 Vs Newcastle x2.66; Draw x3.52
Nottingham Forest x5.10 Vs Manchester City x1.57; Draw x4.36
Arsenal x1.37 Vs Brighton x7.60; Draw x4.91
Liverpool x1.22 Vs Wolves x11.00; Draw x6.40
Burnley x3.92 Vs Everton x1.99; Draw x3.27
Brentford x2.25 Vs Bournemouth x2.96; Draw x3.55
West Ham x2.61 Vs Fulham x2.60; Draw x3.38
Chelsea x1.84 Vs Aston Villa x3.69; Draw x3.81
Sunderland x2.55 Vs Leeds x2.81; Draw x3.17
Crystal Palace x2.28 Vs Tottenham x3.15; Draw x3.25

The round starts with Manchester United Vs Newcastle and I think the odds for United are looking really attractive. They haven't been the most effective team recently, having won only 2 out of their last 5 league games, but, to be fair to them, sometimes all that was missing was just a bit of luck. They have proven that they are capable of playing decent football, and hopefully the home crowd will give them an extra boost to do what's needed to win.

[MorganaX]

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

I have thought of the same thing too concerning this game Manchester United against Newcastle, I know it will be tough but the problem I have is the fact that Manchester United at the moment have a lot of players that are not going to be featured in that game, and Newcastle that i know can be very unpredictable in most cases, they can charge in an attack for an extended time of at least 15-20 minutes, but given the absence of players Manchester United have at the moment, can they try to sustain that kind of pressure from Newcastle, that's why I'm believing the game to be tough.

This match is going to be a disaster for Manchester United unless Amorim is going to pull a bunny out of a hat, because most of there creative play makers in Amad and Mbeumo with defensive anchor in Mazraoui coupled with there injury problems with defensive players like Maguire and I think I also heard about de Ligt injury too, so I don't know how Amorim is going to make this work. I was also hearing that Bruno (Man Uniteds most progressive player) is going to miss the match too because of an hamstring injury.

I have always been a preacher of the Newcastle's unpredictable project but I feel this match is suppose to go to Newcastle, it's either Newcastle wins or draw the match but Newcastle is the favorable team.

[Odusko]

I will blame Salah for all these happening to him because when he was supposed to leave Liverpool with a bigger offer, he decided not to leave which I don't know his personal reasons but now, he is been benched for several matches which I believe the coach doesn't like him at all. The coach will soon be sacked soon due to their poor performances if the loses continues.

You're right, and I don't doubt it He had the opportunity to leave on a high note, Sometimes personal decisions lead us down the wrong path, and we pay dearly for it, But he has a unique talent he can go, I hope he goes to Saudi Arabian football the pay is very good, and players are highly valued there.

Staying in Liverpool when Salah had offers from Saudi Arabian clubs with good pays is not wrong for a highly placed statue player like Salah we have to put some other factors into consideration that might formed Salah decisions to remain in Liverpool such factors like
Salah is still the top player in Liverpool squad and with a lot of trophies in his list of accomplishments even lifting the champions league are part of the reason he may have remain in Liverpool, sometimes big players choose titles, stability and consistency over money, so we can't blame Salah decisions to remain in Liverpool outrightly.

[programmer3666]

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.

This season Sunderland are defying so many odds, they have been quite impressive with their playing style and commitment in the pitch but the kind of attacking force Leeds posses, honestly the match will be like a goal gift of Christma Celebrations, i like Leeds will be the team that comes out with something in this fixture. I think a draw might not be too far fetch for Spur & Palace because clearly both teams are in a struggling form at the moment but one thing with the Premier League is that it is full of surprises!! before you know it, one team can just find the spark on matchday.

[rachael9385]

Sometimes you will see manchester united are performing very great and you will start thinking that they are performing very good in the pitch. If manchester united are performing this way I think they should be in top four this season already but they will start to perform poor in there next game in the league. Manchester United really do well against wolves and they deserve to achieve the three point and they get it successfully in the match, I see they are ready to compete and finish in top 4th so that they can get the chance to ply the Champions League next season with other big clubs. Amorim really do well as a Coach an if he can be doing this information I think he will be among the best and they will get a trophy before the season ends.

Manchester united performance is not stable which is why I hardly include them in my betslip. Although wolverhampton have not been in thier best form for quite some time now, you know  regardless of thier history between manchester united yet I feel that manchester united would definitely win even though I have not be including them in my betslip but yesterday match was almost a sure win for me because losing against wolves would have been the worst result for manchester united ever. Surely thier performance against wolverhampton was quite impressive, wish they could hold on to it against bournemouth this weekend.

I don't really kno what their match against Newcastle would be because they are not stable at the moment, adding them to my betslip is something that i don't do as well. One of the major problems that they are facing currently is their defense, they have been conceding in almost every match they have played. united can do much better because they do well when it comes to attack and goal scoring

[abhiseshakana]

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

I don't expect Manchester United to cause an upset in this match. Perhaps a narrow victory or even a draw would be a good result. This is not without reason, given Manchester United inconsistent form. Sometimes we see them play brilliantly, putting up fierce resistance, as if they could be strong contenders for this season's title, but at other times we see them play inconsistently, particularly in defence, which has long been a problem.

This will be a tough match for Man United. Although they have the advantage of playing at home, but they are currently struggling with squad depth issues (many players are injured, and several are participating in the AFCON). So Man United will have to play with the players they have, and their midfield might not be able to develop a rhythm because they seem to be too dependent on Bruno Fernandes, who is currently injured. Frankly, I'm curious about who will fill that vacant position. Will Amorim force Lisandro Martinez to play further forward, or will he choose Ugarte again, who didn't perform well in the previous match?

Man United may be hoping for a win, but it will certainly not be easy considering Newcastle played quite well in their last match, and Newcastle has a more solid midfield than Man United.

[TopT3ns]

Sometimes you will see manchester united are performing very great and you will start thinking that they are performing very good in the pitch. If manchester united are performing this way I think they should be in top four this season already but they will start to perform poor in there next game in the league. Manchester United really do well against wolves and they deserve to achieve the three point and they get it successfully in the match, I see they are ready to compete and finish in top 4th so that they can get the chance to ply the Champions League next season with other big clubs. Amorim really do well as a Coach an if he can be doing this information I think he will be among the best and they will get a trophy before the season ends.

Manchester united performance is not stable which is why I hardly include them in my betslip. Although wolverhampton have not been in thier best form for quite some time now, you know  regardless of thier history between manchester united yet I feel that manchester united would definitely win even though I have not be including them in my betslip but yesterday match was almost a sure win for me because losing against wolves would have been the worst result for manchester united ever. Surely thier performance against wolverhampton was quite impressive, wish they could hold on to it against bournemouth this weekend.

I don't really kno what their match against Newcastle would be because they are not stable at the moment, adding them to my betslip is something that i don't do as well. One of the major problems that they are facing currently is their defense, they have been conceding in almost every match they have played. united can do much better because they do well when it comes to attack and goal scoring

So there is reason to be sceptical, and a team that falls out of rhythm will tend to only bring about major losses. Although the potential of attacking by United is beckoning, the threat of giving up is a consistent menace to all betting decisions. It is a risk taking to depend on an undependable team so as to secure our bankroll. At least there is a sliver of hope with a choice of a team that is highly productive though by the time the final result will be achieved, it will be a question of mere luck.

[Zaguru12]

Staying in Liverpool when Salah had offers from Saudi Arabian clubs with good pays is not wrong for a highly placed statue player like Salah we have to put some other factors into consideration that might formed Salah decisions to remain in Liverpool such factors like
Salah is still the top player in Liverpool squad and with a lot of trophies in his list of accomplishments even lifting the champions league are part of the reason he may have remain in Liverpool, sometimes big players choose titles, stability and consistency over money, so we can't blame Salah decisions to remain in Liverpool outrightly.

Many people will come with the defense that the lad has won everything and could have left, even me was one of them as I believe that leaving while the standing ovation is still loud is the best way to go but man was loved and cherished by the fans and also the club showed more interest by actually getting to signing on a bigger wage which is the major factor used by the Saudi League to lure him away. So with the new wage he had the opportunity to earn big wages, play for the most competitive league in the world and also could actually get the opportunity to actually end as a legendary Liverpool player. So even though I myself wanted the other option I think the still made a good choice.

Man United may be hoping for a win, but it will certainly not be easy considering Newcastle played quite well in their last match, and Newcastle has a more solid midfield than Man United.

This season even with Manchester United actually losing some games I think they have gone into those games with their fans having those strong hope of winning but this Newcastle game is the first which had created such fear due to multiple senior absentees in the game and with Newcastle also looking to get back to winning ways it will be seriously a difficult game for Manchester United

[Stable090]

I don't really kno what their match against Newcastle would be because they are not stable at the moment, adding them to my betslip is something that i don't do as well. One of the major problems that they are facing currently is their defense, they have been conceding in almost every match they have played. united can do much better because they do well when it comes to attack and goal scoring

Matches like this are always so difficult to predict, the two teams are inconsistent and they are full of surprises, if you are a gambler, you have to be kind of careful adding matches like this to your slip because you might end up regretting at the end, and if you are picking matches like this, then avoid giving any club straight win, but in a match like this I expect the two teams to score in the match. Manchester United defense is so bad right now, so am always expecting them to concede in most matches, so am expecting them to concede against Newcastle. Manchester United is having a stable attack, so I believe their attack will be able to break Newcastle defense also.

[AGogi2003]

I don't really kno what their match against Newcastle would be because they are not stable at the moment, adding them to my betslip is something that i don't do as well. One of the major problems that they are facing currently is their defense, they have been conceding in almost every match they have played. united can do much better because they do well when it comes to attack and goal scoring

Newcastle are in a good shap this season and I don't think Manchester United can get the chance to stop Newcastle because with how Newcastle are playing he will be difficult for them to challenge them, sometimes Manchester United always challenge big clubs when playing with them, let see how the game will be but I have the believe that Newcastle will be the favorite to achieve the three point because with how Newcastle are chasing league title now they won't like to lose any point but let see how the games will be this weekend.

[snipie]

Newcastle are in a good shap this season and I don't think Manchester United can get the chance to stop Newcastle because with how Newcastle are playing he will be difficult for them to challenge them, sometimes Manchester United always challenge big clubs when playing with them, let see how the game will be but I have the believe that Newcastle will be the favorite to achieve the three point because with how Newcastle are chasing league title now they won't like to lose any point but let see how the games will be this weekend.

Newcastle United started mildly the season but improved progressively. If we compare both of them then Manchester United improvement is superior to Newcastle one, yet Manchester United is a typical unpredictable team with the advantage of playing home. I am expecting a draw there or a victory of Newcastle United at the opposite of what some bookies expect. I doubt Newcastle will let Manchester rules them.

[Iamgoat]

I don't expect Manchester United to cause an upset in this match. Perhaps a narrow victory or even a draw would be a good result. This is not without reason, given Manchester United inconsistent form. Sometimes we see them play brilliantly, putting up fierce resistance, as if they could be strong contenders for this season's title, but at other times we see them play inconsistently, particularly in defence, which has long been a problem.

I know Manchester United has more chances of winning this game than the Newcastle guys, because when you look at the table standing, you will realize Manchester United are above them with about 3 to 5 clubs in between and also when you generally look at the strength of both clubs, you will want to lean on Manchester United winning than on Newcastle winning because Manchester United are generally stronger, the only problem with Manchester United is they are very inconsistent with their performance lately and it has also affected their current position at the table of the premier league.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Newcastle United started mildly the season but improved progressively. If we compare both of them then Manchester United improvement is superior to Newcastle one, yet Manchester United is a typical unpredictable team with the advantage of playing home. I am expecting a draw there or a victory of Newcastle United at the opposite of what some bookies expect. I doubt Newcastle will let Manchester rules them.

It's one of the most promising matches Personally, I know that Manchester United will give it their all, but I'd like Newcastle to win because I see them as hungrier, more eager, They're one of those teams that keeps improving as you watch them play, especially when they face good, strong teams, Manchester United is, above all, a tough team; they don't have that much consistency, but they're improving a lot.

[TelolettOm]

Arsenal x1.37 Vs Brighton x7.60; Draw x4.91

Brighton, while quite eye-catching, is sometimes a bit difficult to beat. Here, the key is for Arsenal to score first before conceding any goals from Brighton. By this point, Arsenal will likely win the match. Although this won't be easy at all, Arteta has prepared many things to end this year with a win.

By the way, Arsenal have achieved a 20-match winnings, with 20 wins in all matches, when they scored first with the opening goal.

Source: Arsenal

[Zackz5000]

I don't expect Manchester United to cause an upset in this match. Perhaps a narrow victory or even a draw would be a good result. This is not without reason, given Manchester United inconsistent form. Sometimes we see them play brilliantly, putting up fierce resistance, as if they could be strong contenders for this season's title, but at other times we see them play inconsistently, particularly in defence, which has long been a problem.

I know Manchester United has more chances of winning this game than the Newcastle guys, because when you look at the table standing, you will realize Manchester United are above them with about 3 to 5 clubs in between and also when you generally look at the strength of both clubs, you will want to lean on Manchester United winning than on Newcastle winning because Manchester United are generally stronger, the only problem with Manchester United is they are very inconsistent with their performance lately and it has also affected their current position at the table of the premier league.

Manchester United inconsistency doesn't just start recently Manchester United has been struggling since the start of the season, i still doubt if they can be able to win Newcastle some of Manchester United players has went to the AFCON i see Newcastle as favorite to win Manchester United their performance has been very poor  i don't think if Amorim can qualify Manchester United to the UEFA Champions league next season.

[Adbitco]

Manchester United inconsistency doesn't just start recently Manchester United has been struggling since the start of the season, i still doubt if they can be able to win Newcastle some of Manchester United players has went to the AFCON i see Newcastle as favorite to win Manchester United their performance has been very poor  i don't think if Amorim can qualify Manchester United to the UEFA Champions league next season.

I share same sentiments on this regards too, I don't see Manchester United making it to the Champions League next season considering how off and on the team has been thus far. It's going to be tougher for them because just as you said, done of their players are on duties for their national teams in the ongoing AFCON tournament, although other players might turn up as they are seeking for relevance and might tend to prove themselves we never can know. But overall, the team hasn't shown signs of serious improvement regarding the fact that they have missed going to play in clubs biggest competition. Teams like Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea in my opinion will finish in the top 5 leaving room for 2 slots and funny enough I still don't see Manchester United filling any of these slots when their are teams like Aston Villa, Crystal Palace even Liverpool who seem off this season who are more likely to fill in those 2 slots. It's my opinion though.