⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[pawel7777]

Being Man City fan must be really frustrating this season. Just when Arsenal started losing points, giving the opportunity to the City to close the gap, or maybe even jump into the 1st place, the City rejected that opportunity and started giving points away themselves as well.
Some say Man City is simply not the same team they used to be and are not as dominant, and there's a lot of truth to that, but it seems like there's some psychological issues at play also. There's a patern of them starting of really well, often taking the lead and then just getting reckless and everything falls down like a house of cards.
That's kind of what happened in their last Tottenham game. An effortless 2-0 lead and then they just gave up the control to Tottenham. Frankly, if not for Donnarumma's great interventions, it could've easily ended with 3-2 for Tottenham.

[Stable090]

I wouldn't agree to any rumors of Fernandez leaving Manchester United soon because until he leaves because he loves the club and plays with passion. Bruno Fernandez was the only player that was able to maintain his performance rescuing United out during the time that United was in crisis.

Bruno Fernandez is a talented player which has really helped Manchester United. This is not really the first time that I will be hearing that Bruno Fernandez will be leaving Manchester United, but all do turn out just to be a rumor. Bruno Fernandez is just a player that Manchester United are not suppose to lose now, even when Manchester United were in terrible condition, Bruno Fernandez was playing so well for Manchester United, if not for Bruno Fernandez last season, I don’t even know the position thatManchester United were even going to end last season.

If Manchester United can lose Bruno Fernandez, it’s really going to affect them, there will be decline in their performance if he can leave the club, so if they are having any issue with Bruno Fernandez, they should look for a way to resolve it.

[KingsDen]

Bruno Fernandes is such an important player for Manchester United now.



The captain is the assists leader in the league by far. He has scored 5 goals too which equals to 17 score contribution in 21 matches. That's just great work!

But it feels like he will leave the team this summer. Because of having a bad relationship with the owners which he already mentioned in an official statement... I wonder with whom they will fill his place then.

Bruno Fernandes has been Man united most outstanding player since the past season he is the club most important player now, i heard that he will be leaving Man united at the end of the season but i don't think this going to work now that Micheal Carrick is building his team if he is having any issues with the owner of the club i believe they will resolve it out, if he leaves Man united they will find it difficult to get his replacement player like Bruno Fernandes is difficult to find now Man united is lucky to have him.

I am honestly not happy to hear that to Bruno fernandes will be leaving Manchester United by the end of the season. I mean for what?  Do we realize how much Bruno fernandes has risked his career for this Manchester United? I mean why the club was sinking, Bruno stood firm even while lucrative offers came for him to leave Manchester United, he remained and I mean he should be one of our great legends by the time he leaves the club and not just because he has misunderstanding with the owner of the club.

, unless Michael Carrick has no influence in the Manchester United team and management for now. If Carrick has the influence and would be given a permanent coaching contract, Bruno will not leave. How about the fans, aren't they gona protest? I am not just comfortable with this development atol.

[snipie]

Being Man City fan must be really frustrating this season. Just when Arsenal started losing points, giving the opportunity to the City to close the gap, or maybe even jump into the 1st place, the City rejected that opportunity and started giving points away themselves as well.

It is the same situation even in the other major leagues where the top teams are struggling to maintain a good form. AC Milan and Napoli in Serie A, Real Madrid in La Liga, Lens in Ligue 1. Even Saudi Pro League has the same situation between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.
The quality of the players is no longer the same. The instability inside the staff and coaches is rising. Although Manchester City doesn't have the problem of coaches rotating, nevertheless the performance of the players in each game is variable. Thus, fans have to expect random outcomes of the games.

[Rgram]

It is the same situation even in the other major leagues where the top teams are struggling to maintain a good form. AC Milan and Napoli in Serie A, Real Madrid in La Liga, Lens in Ligue 1. Even Saudi Pro League has the same situation between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.
The quality of the players is no longer the same. The instability inside the staff and coaches is rising. Although Manchester City doesn't have the problem of coaches rotating, nevertheless the performance of the players in each game is variable. Thus, fans have to expect random outcomes of the games.

This is indeed true as, the quality of players doesn’t necessarily win games, the stability in the management and what strategy the manager is able to bring to each game to give them that advantage.

These days, I really don’t consider AC Milan and Napoli of Serie A to be an elite team no more. They don’t look it and have being underperforming most of the season, especially the likes of AC Milan.

[Taricoins]

It is the same situation even in the other major leagues where the top teams are struggling to maintain a good form. AC Milan and Napoli in Serie A, Real Madrid in La Liga, Lens in Ligue 1. Even Saudi Pro League has the same situation between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.
The quality of the players is no longer the same. The instability inside the staff and coaches is rising. Although Manchester City doesn't have the problem of coaches rotating, nevertheless the performance of the players in each game is variable. Thus, fans have to expect random outcomes of the games.

This is indeed true as, the quality of players doesn’t necessarily win games, the stability in the management and what strategy the manager is able to bring to each game to give them that advantage.

These days, I really don’t consider AC Milan and Napoli of Serie A to be an elite team no more. They don’t look it and have being underperforming most of the season, especially the likes of AC Milan.

The thing is that the two factors must work together because if the coaching system is stable and then the club lack quality players it will still result to some disadvantage in the playing pattern and results from the team so it's a mixture of both.

As for stable teams in the serie A, I think inter Milan tend to stand out above all although some of the other teams are trying like the likes of Juventus who just recently started recording some good football and nice wins too.

[ancafe]

I am honestly not happy to hear that to Bruno fernandes will be leaving Manchester United by the end of the season. I mean for what?  Do we realize how much Bruno fernandes has risked his career for this Manchester United? I mean why the club was sinking, Bruno stood firm even while lucrative offers came for him to leave Manchester United, he remained and I mean he should be one of our great legends by the time he leaves the club and not just because he has misunderstanding with the owner of the club.

Rumors about Bruno Fernandes' departure are rife right now and even Manchester United has been linked with Palmer in anticipation of the captain's departure. Bruno Fernandes has been a key player for every manager who has come to Manchester United and he has never been replaced, despite Manchester United's numerous managerial changes. Bruno Fernandes' contribution to the club is significant, so letting him leave would certainly create problems for the team, especially now that there has been significant progress since Michael Carrick took over as manager.

I hope Manchester United will retain Bruno Fernandes because he is still very much needed by the club during this transitional period. He understands the club's situation better because he has stayed here since the club experienced many setbacks and it is only right that he is kept and not allowed to leave.

[Sims25]

I am honestly not happy to hear that to Bruno fernandes will be leaving Manchester United by the end of the season. I mean for what?  Do we realize how much Bruno fernandes has risked his career for this Manchester United? I mean why the club was sinking, Bruno stood firm even while lucrative offers came for him to leave Manchester United, he remained and I mean he should be one of our great legends by the time he leaves the club and not just because he has misunderstanding with the owner of the club.

Rumors about Bruno Fernandes' departure are rife right now and even Manchester United has been linked with Palmer in anticipation of the captain's departure. Bruno Fernandes has been a key player for every manager who has come to Manchester United and he has never been replaced, despite Manchester United's numerous managerial changes. Bruno Fernandes' contribution to the club is significant, so letting him leave would certainly create problems for the team, especially now that there has been significant progress since Michael Carrick took over as manager.

I hope Manchester United will retain Bruno Fernandes because he is still very much needed by the club during this transitional period. He understands the club's situation better because he has stayed here since the club experienced many setbacks and it is only right that he is kept and not allowed to leave.

Sad to hear Bruno would be leaving at the end of the season just when Manchester United are starting to get their mojo back. For Bruno, I guess it'd be a good move for him if a better team calls for him.

[Umulala-alala]

Bruno Fernandes is such an important player for Manchester United now.



The captain is the assists leader in the league by far. He has scored 5 goals too which equals to 17 score contribution in 21 matches. That's just great work!

But it feels like he will leave the team this summer. Because of having a bad relationship with the owners which he already mentioned in an official statement... I wonder with whom they will fill his place then.

Bruno Fernandes has been Man united most outstanding player since the past season he is the club most important player now, i heard that he will be leaving Man united at the end of the season but i don't think this going to work now that Micheal Carrick is building his team if he is having any issues with the owner of the club i believe they will resolve it out, if he leaves Man united they will find it difficult to get his replacement player like Bruno Fernandes is difficult to find now Man united is lucky to have him.

Does it mean Bruno Fernandes will not leave Manchester United till he will retire from football match, i know when Manchester United is done using him to achieve what they want, they will start looking for team to sell him to and by then it will make some teams not to show interest like the way he was young,  indeed Manchester United have benefited from Bruno Fernandes performance because he had many Manchester United in mind to make the team still popular till now, and if care is not taking they will use the advantage of their new coach to win next season title because they are capable to do what they have not done over few tournaments in the premier League competition.

Am not saying that Bruno Fernandes is going to retire at old trafford but currently now the club needs him, he is one of the most important player in the club now and they can't just let him go now that Man united is coming back to the game. And again saying that Man united will use Fernandes and drop him doesn't make a sence to me , is Man united not paying him Bruno Fernandes for his services? If Man united wins an title with him will he not be included as a player that won the title with Man united?.

[SmartCharpa]

Manchester United needs Bruno Fernandes more than he needs them. Even as a rival fan, I can’t deny Bruno Fernandes brilliance. He’s right next to KDB in my books. Such a great player, even when Manchester United were struggling, Bruno Fernandes was the onlhtoo bad he may not lift the premier league title with Manchester United. I’m curious to see if Bruno will be the one to break Thierry Henry’s record.

I wouldn't agree to any rumors of Fernandez leaving Manchester United soon because until he leaves because he loves the club and plays with passion. Bruno Fernandez was the only player that was able to maintain his performance rescuing United out during the time that United was in crisis.

He is a key player in the team and everyone knows this including himself Fernandez. I believe that Carrick will talk to him to stay back and settle whatever issues he has with the management. Manchester United don't need to lose any player in their current squad.

I agree with you, Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United key player, and I don’t think Manchester United can afford to lose such a great player like him at this point. Manchester United needs a played like Bruno, who is hardly injured and has only missed two matches this season. His contract will expire at the end of next season with an option of extension, but we don’t know how the team will perform next season, perhaps they will sign another experienced midfielder.

Bruno has 5 goals and 12 assists in 21 Premier League games, he is always the man for Manchester United, he assisted the first and last goal of the game against Fulham to secure the three points. Man United needs a player like him, and even if they qualify for the Champions League next season, I’m not happy Casemiro is leaving the team at the end of the season.

[Abbatty]

Being Man City fan must be really frustrating this season. Just when Arsenal started losing points, giving the opportunity to the City to close the gap, or maybe even jump into the 1st place, the City rejected that opportunity and started giving points away themselves as well.
Some say Man City is simply not the same team they used to be and are not as dominant, and there's a lot of truth to that, but it seems like there's some psychological issues at play also. There's a patern of them starting of really well, often taking the lead and then just getting reckless and everything falls down like a house of cards.
That's kind of what happened in their last Tottenham game. An effortless 2-0 lead and then they just gave up the control to Tottenham. Frankly, if not for Donnarumma's great interventions, it could've easily ended with 3-2 for Tottenham.

Honestly it been very frustrating for them, the players, the coach and especially the fans. For me I think loosing both center back the same day to injury have a really big say to why they have been very inconsistent lately, if you could remember it all started in their match against Chelsea, they were In a very good position in that game then both center backs get to injured and they have to settle for a point because Chelsea equalized in the very last minute of the game.

Pep have Been struggling and even him seems clueless, for me he needs to find solutions but I don’t think that will be this season because I feel Arsenal will win the league this season. When you look at it honestly they deserve it even if they have been scoring in some kinda funny way but they have been the most consistent team in the league this season.

[RockBell]

Being Man City fan must be really frustrating this season. Just when Arsenal started losing points, giving the opportunity to the City to close the gap, or maybe even jump into the 1st place, the City rejected that opportunity and started giving points away themselves as well.
Some say Man City is simply not the same team they used to be and are not as dominant, and there's a lot of truth to that, but it seems like there's some psychological issues at play also. There's a patern of them starting of really well, often taking the lead and then just getting reckless and everything falls down like a house of cards.
That's kind of what happened in their last Tottenham game. An effortless 2-0 lead and then they just gave up the control to Tottenham. Frankly, if not for Donnarumma's great interventions, it could've easily ended with 3-2 for Tottenham.

It has not been easy for Manchester City fans because they have been struggling, and for the last two seasons now, they have been on a run, and Pep has lost his touch on that club, and I am very sure that the management is only looking at its sacrifices because the club will not want to stay like that and i wont even blame them because Manchester city is a big club, and for now because of how inconsistent they are are they have been struggling and the problem of Manchester city is not even about player but they still need to bring in more excellent players and now they are playing against tottenham again and i don't know what to say in this situation but am very sure that when it comes to this is going to be very hard because tottenham wont relent when it comes to this and Manchester city can not be trusted at this point.

[Velvet78]

It has not been easy for Manchester City fans because they have been struggling, and for the last two seasons now, they have been on a run, and Pep has lost his touch on that club, and I am very sure that the management is only looking at its sacrifices because the club will not want to stay like that and i wont even blame them because Manchester city is a big club, and for now because of how inconsistent they are are they have been struggling and the problem of Manchester city is not even about player but they still need to bring in more excellent players and now they are playing against tottenham again and i don't know what to say in this situation but am very sure that when it comes to this is going to be very hard because tottenham wont relent when it comes to this and Manchester city can not be trusted at this point.

Guardiola is trying something new this season you know. He has even changed his transfer policy. He prefers to invest in young talents mostly instead of splurging on currently the best players in the world.

This has led him to make changes in his system for the games as well. We are watching a different Manchester City and I can't say I have liked it a lot so far.    But even in this situation, they have a real chance for the league title now.

[Stavri]

Guardiola is trying something new this season you know. He has even changed his transfer policy. He prefers to invest in young talents mostly instead of splurging on currently the best players in the world.

This has led him to make changes in his system for the games as well. We are watching a different Manchester City and I can't say I have liked it a lot so far.    But even in this situation, they have a real chance for the league title now.

i am so sick of what Guardiola did to football. His style has made the game actually boring to watch. Everything is just short passes and constant set attacks. Back in the Barcelona days, it looked okay because they had Messi, Xavi, and Iniesta they were magic. but now it’s just exhausting.
Every match is similar now. Tte stronger team keeps the ball for ages passing it sideways and backwards in the opponent's half. The other team just parks the bus and sits around their own penalty box trying to close gaps. That’s it. That’s the whole action. There’s no soul left, just endless passing...

[wakier]

It has not been easy for Manchester City fans because they have been struggling, and for the last two seasons now, they have been on a run, and Pep has lost his touch on that club, and I am very sure that the management is only looking at its sacrifices because the club will not want to stay like that and i wont even blame them because Manchester city is a big club, and for now because of how inconsistent they are are they have been struggling and the problem of Manchester city is not even about player but they still need to bring in more excellent players and now they are playing against tottenham again and i don't know what to say in this situation but am very sure that when it comes to this is going to be very hard because tottenham wont relent when it comes to this and Manchester city can not be trusted at this point.

Guardiola is trying something new this season you know. He has even changed his transfer policy. He prefers to invest in young talents mostly instead of splurging on currently the best players in the world.

This has led him to make changes in his system for the games as well. We are watching a different Manchester City and I can't say I have liked it a lot so far.    But even in this situation, they have a real chance for the league title now.

If indeed Pep Guardiola changed his transfer policy by choosing young talents, maybe this can be said to be like Chelsea during the Mauricio Pochettino era until now (if I'm not mistaken) Chelsea has more young players but the results have only been seen in the last 2 seasons but at the beginning of their implementation of that policy, their performance had deteriorated because they did not have more senior players. But as time goes by some coaches like Enzo Maresca can restore Chelsea performance but unfortunately he had to be fired not long ago, if Pep also implements that policy maybe the result can't be good right away because young players also have to try hard under pressure and have to improve their performance.

All this time Man City can win the title thanks to the best player in the world but if the system changes it does not guarantee that Man City can win the title again easily.

[Spaceman1000$]

Being Man City fan must be really frustrating this season. Just when Arsenal started losing points, giving the opportunity to the City to close the gap, or maybe even jump into the 1st place, the City rejected that opportunity and started giving points away themselves as well.
Some say Man City is simply not the same team they used to be and are not as dominant, and there's a lot of truth to that, but it seems like there's some psychological issues at play also. There's a patern of them starting of really well, often taking the lead and then just getting reckless and everything falls down like a house of cards.
That's kind of what happened in their last Tottenham game. An effortless 2-0 lead and then they just gave up the control to Tottenham. Frankly, if not for Donnarumma's great interventions, it could've easily ended with 3-2 for Tottenham.

As a Manchester City fan, this is the time to test your resolve, so see how much of a fan are you. City fans should ask how Manchester united fans have been coping this whole period they've not tested the premier league.

 Considering how things are things period, I've come to the conclusion that Arsenal are going to be the EPL Champions, because in previous seasons when Arsenal start dropping points, that is the period Manchester City or Liverpool will begin to build their point to surpass Arsenal, but this season a reverse is the case, if Arsenal is dropping 3 points, Manchester City or Liverpool are dropping double of those points, which gives more lifeline to expand the gap

[PremiumcryptoHub]

Liverpool won against Newcastle and I found this victory really impressive because their team's Hugo Ekitike scored two goals through a masterful performance in the 24th round of the Premier League. In my opinion, Hugo Ekitike's double against Newcastle yesterday highlighted his qualities and in that game in the 24th round of the Premier League, this player had explosive speed and unwavering determination. However the Newcastle team is gradually weakening but we see that they have some tough challenges ahead of them, namely the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final against the City giants and they will have to compete against Qarabag in the first leg of the Champions League play-offs match.

[bitLeap]

Being Man City fan must be really frustrating this season. Just when Arsenal started losing points, giving the opportunity to the City to close the gap, or maybe even jump into the 1st place, the City rejected that opportunity and started giving points away themselves as well.
Some say Man City is simply not the same team they used to be and are not as dominant, and there's a lot of truth to that, but it seems like there's some psychological issues at play also. There's a patern of them starting of really well, often taking the lead and then just getting reckless and everything falls down like a house of cards.
That's kind of what happened in their last Tottenham game. An effortless 2-0 lead and then they just gave up the control to Tottenham. Frankly, if not for Donnarumma's great interventions, it could've easily ended with 3-2 for Tottenham.

Now the difference Arsenal have is 6 points where Man City threw away the opportunity against Spurs. This draw is quite reasonable to get because of Man City unpredictable performance. With the remaining matches towards the end of the season certainly makes Arsenal to stay focused, their challenges often come at the end of the season.  There are about 14 matches in the EPL and I hope Arsenal can finish it well.

[harapan]

Kobbie Mainno got exposed immediately Casemiro got substituted from the game revealing all that Ruben Amorim complained about him. The same for the Manchester United management who didn't sign a player this January transfer window and some how they think these players will perform mystical powers and make it to the Champions League competition next season. The last season for Harry Maguire and Casemiro. They are both leaving the club in the next few months ahead. Man United fans do not hate on Amorim too much but he helped most of them defensive skills psychologically.

[9ja Amaka]

Being Man City fan must be really frustrating this season. Just when Arsenal started losing points, giving the opportunity to the City to close the gap, or maybe even jump into the 1st place, the City rejected that opportunity and started giving points away themselves as well.
Some say Man City is simply not the same team they used to be and are not as dominant, and there's a lot of truth to that, but it seems like there's some psychological issues at play also. There's a patern of them starting of really well, often taking the lead and then just getting reckless and everything falls down like a house of cards.
That's kind of what happened in their last Tottenham game. An effortless 2-0 lead and then they just gave up the control to Tottenham. Frankly, if not for Donnarumma's great interventions, it could've easily ended with 3-2 for Tottenham.

It's very glaring that Manchester City is not the same team they used to be 2 seasons ago. They have really dropped in their performance since last season and it's really showing in the way they play now. I don't think thus has anything to do with psychology,  because they have got the best coach that has winning mentality and they also have players that has won trophies and are expected to have the mentality too, but uts not just working for them, because they are not the same team they used to be. In my opinion I don't see them catching up with Arsenal and if they lose to Liverpool this weekend and Arsenal wins against Sunderland,  then we should consider the season over, because I don't see Manchester City catching up a 9 point lead.