⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

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Well I'm still impressed with Manch United performance as they fought to equalised the goal even at dying minutes, because West Ham really played a very good game. Just imagine Manchester United is still under Ruben Amorim with the kind of game West Ham played yesterday do you think they can equalise the match? I don't think so and I'm confident they could end up losing the three points to West Ham. But Michael Carrick is leading them well to the essence people are expecting Manchester United to win in every game now.

Since Michael Carrick took over, Manchester United's performance has begun to improve, and Carrick has even enhanced the players' never-give-up mentality and fighting spirit, as was evident in the match against West Ham. Furthermore, Manchester United are undefeated under Carrick. I believe if Manchester United can maintain this form, they will finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

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Well I'm still impressed with Manch United performance as they fought to equalised the goal even at dying minutes, because West Ham really played a very good game. Just imagine Manchester United is still under Ruben Amorim with the kind of game West Ham played yesterday do you think they can equalise the match? I don't think so and I'm confident they could end up losing the three points to West Ham. But Michael Carrick is leading them well to the essence people are expecting Manchester United to win in every game now.

Since Michael Carrick took over, Manchester United's performance has begun to improve, and Carrick has even enhanced the players' never-give-up mentality and fighting spirit, as was evident in the match against West Ham. Furthermore, Manchester United are undefeated under Carrick. I believe if Manchester United can maintain this form, they will finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

I am also very sure that if Michael Carrick continues to be the coach of Man United, this team will continue to develop very rapidly because what has happened so far has really proven that Michael Carrick has been very successful in making changes to the team for the better and the draw in the last match I think cannot be used as a reference because they were just unlucky even though they had played very well.

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I am also very sure that if Michael Carrick continues to be the coach of Man United, this team will continue to develop very rapidly because what has happened so far has really proven that Michael Carrick has been very successful in making changes to the team for the better and the draw in the last match I think cannot be used as a reference because they were just unlucky even though they had played very well.

With impressive performances so far and likely get a good position at the season ending, Carrick will be given another contract like 2 years at least as a head coach of Manchester United. I believe that he will receive that offer from the club's board members and it's good recognition from great things he has done for them as a temporary head coach. However a next season will be very different and more challenging for Carrick, as expectation will be bigger so is pressure on Carrick. Let's see how Arne Slot has struggled with Liverpool in this season even he helped them winning Premier League title in the past season with massive surprise.

Carrick shows his management quality but he still has a long way to become a great coach, and a long the way to success, he will have to face with a lot of pressure and challenge in coming matches and seasons.

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Since Michael Carrick took over, Manchester United's performance has begun to improve, and Carrick has even enhanced the players' never-give-up mentality and fighting spirit, as was evident in the match against West Ham. Furthermore, Manchester United are undefeated under Carrick. I believe if Manchester United can maintain this form, they will finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

It's true that Man United performance looks very good in Carrick hands, and the players also say they are comfortable with the format that the coach applies to his squad. The target of the officials since appointing him wants to end this season in the top 4 and that is enough to make Carrick permanent. The challenge is that not only United want to occupy the top 4 positions, there are Chelsea and Liverpool who certainly will not give up for Champion League tickets.

[9ja Amaka]

Liverpool is a very poor team, I’m disappointed with their performance, and they’re very lucky to have won the game, I was watching the game and I was like what is Arne Slot really doing with this players and what is he actually telling them, I had to turn off my TV because it was a horrible football to watch from Liverpool, Liverpool haven’t been playing any reasonable football this season, and this game against Sunderland just shows that Liverpool are very terrible with their performances, how can a team that spend so much amount in the transfer window be playing such a horrible football, they’re not creating any good chances, and they’re struggling to score goals against a small team like Sunderland, and they’re struggling goals they scored against Sunderland was just an own goal which means they were lucky to have won this game today, and if Liverpool doesn’t sack Arne Slot they will not qualify for the Champions League next season.

I am not really surpried on the way Liverpool has performed this season, because I saw it coming. They bought the wrong players,  like they did not prioritize the position they need, rather they just bought players for the same of buying.
On the game against Sunderland,  I think Sunderland is a good team at home and they have not lost at home all season,  so I know it's going to be a very difficult game. Liverpool might not have played very well in the match, but they got the job done and also become the first team to win Sunderland at their home. I will not want to judge them on this match, but I still don't think they will make the top 4, because of they way they are playing and Mancshester United and Chelsea are also vaing for the same position,  so it will be a very difficult contest.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Since Michael Carrick took over, Manchester United's performance has begun to improve, and Carrick has even enhanced the players' never-give-up mentality and fighting spirit, as was evident in the match against West Ham. Furthermore, Manchester United are undefeated under Carrick. I believe if Manchester United can maintain this form, they will finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

We thought Michael Carrick would not be able to do much since he's not that  experienced. United's performance will probably be erratic. But Carrick is doing a great job. Manchester United are unbeaten in 5 matches.

Manchester United have won against 3 big teams. And Manchester united's gameplay  was amazing in every match. I especially  appreciate Carrick's strategy. Without the decent match strategy, manchester united would never have won against City and arsenal. They have no chance of competing for the title. Manchester United's only target is to qualify for the champions league.

[Chilwell]

Since Michael Carrick took over, Manchester United's performance has begun to improve, and Carrick has even enhanced the players' never-give-up mentality and fighting spirit, as was evident in the match against West Ham. Furthermore, Manchester United are undefeated under Carrick. I believe if Manchester United can maintain this form, they will finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

I am also very sure that if Michael Carrick continues to be the coach of Man United, this team will continue to develop very rapidly because what has happened so far has really proven that Michael Carrick has been very successful in making changes to the team for the better and the draw in the last match I think cannot be used as a reference because they were just unlucky even though they had played very well.

The result in the last match can be used as reference, if their match against Arsenal and Manchester City can be used as reference. I said something like this in one of my post that Manchester United have did very well in defeating Arsenal and also Manchester City but despite their performance in those matches, I wasn't convinced because their performance in those matches look normal to me even when they were struggling. Let me remind you anytime top teams played you don't see the Weakness of both teams because they played very well so that they will continue the record their having against each other.

Everyone suspected that Manchester United will win their last match with easy because so many of the fans were referencing to their match against Arsenal and Manchester City but they choose to divide the point.

[Luzin]

We thought Michael Carrick would not be able to do much since he's not that  experienced. United's performance will probably be erratic. But Carrick is doing a great job. Manchester United are unbeaten in 5 matches.

Around 14 struggles with Amorim, there now seems to be new hope from a Manchester United legend. Carrick brings a lot of hope for Man United fans who miss dominance and victory. This has been proven by Carrick in 4 matches where he has not lost. But the question is, will he remain as Manchester United's head coach? I’ve read some rumors that even though Carrick is good, Manchester United is still on a mission to find a top coach. Reportedly, Tuchel is the main candidate, while others like Carlo Ancelotti, Mauricio Pochettino, Luis Enrique, Oliver Glasner, and Roberto De Zerbi are other options. What do you think? Carrick has currently won the hearts of the fans and provided some proof; in terms of efficiency and understanding, he seems to grasp things better. But Carrick hasn’t yet proven himself with the trophies he has won as a coach.

[1kodumtek7]

Sean Dyche has got sacked by Forest as the results were still going bad in the league. Now Vitor Pereira is about to become their new manager.

Pereira's last team was Wolves and he hasn't been managing a team for around 3 months. It would be nice to see him back.

Will Forest get better with him you think? I think he could do better than Sean Dyche.

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The same goes for Liverpool too. But Arne Slot still keeps his job. He is still inconsistent in the league. If he doesn't carry this team to top 4 then he will also say goodbye to his job probably.

Arne Slot again brought his team to win, after that he performed badly again, maybe the manager is considering because the situation has not been as bad as Tottenham, Arne Slot is still being maintained especially in the Champion League quite well, at least he is likely to last until his contract expires.
If tragic arrives where Liverpool experience poor performance that does not go well, it does not rule out the possibility that he will be fired.

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Arsenal will not give them any chance, but even with that, I don’t think the pressure that Arsenal are getting from Manchester City can be managed by them. Arsenal might take the game against Brentford too personally, and they might end up losing the game. If care is not taken, Manchester City will be able to overtake them, and they might end up as runners up again this season.

We all know how it has been for Arsenal for several seasons now, and everyone wants them to be the champions this season, but it’s becoming confusing as the pressure from Manchester City is getting higher.

Arsenal's motivation to win over Brentford was driven by their intense desire to lift a trophy at the end of a season they hadn't had in too long.
The past few seasons have been incredibly disappointing and sad for everyone hoping Arsenal would win the Premier League title, as they seemingly surrendered the opportunity to Liverpool and Manchester City.
The 2023/24 season was particularly heartbreaking, as they lost first place to Manchester City, and saw fans leave the stadium before the end of several matches.

[Unsoldier]

We thought Michael Carrick would not be able to do much since he's not that  experienced. United's performance will probably be erratic. But Carrick is doing a great job. Manchester United are unbeaten in 5 matches.

Around 14 struggles with Amorim, there now seems to be new hope from a Manchester United legend. Carrick brings a lot of hope for Man United fans who miss dominance and victory. This has been proven by Carrick in 4 matches where he has not lost. But the question is, will he remain as Manchester United's head coach? I’ve read some rumors that even though Carrick is good, Manchester United is still on a mission to find a top coach. Reportedly, Tuchel is the main candidate, while others like Carlo Ancelotti, Mauricio Pochettino, Luis Enrique, Oliver Glasner, and Roberto De Zerbi are other options. What do you think? Carrick has currently won the hearts of the fans and provided some proof; in terms of efficiency and understanding, he seems to grasp things better. But Carrick hasn’t yet proven himself with the trophies he has won as a coach.

I think the Manchester United management is looking for a top-level coach because they’re not yet sure that Michael Carrick can restore the team’s former greatness. If he manages to finish the season in the Champions League zone and show solid performances, then the board might keep him for next season. Because most likely, the fans wouldn’t understand replacing a coach who managed to unite the team and improve the style of play. So far, things seem to be working out well for Carrick.

[Finebone]

I think the Manchester United management is looking for a top-level coach because they’re not yet sure that Michael Carrick can restore the team’s former greatness. If he manages to finish the season in the Champions League zone and show solid performances, then the board might keep him for next season. Because most likely, the fans wouldn’t understand replacing a coach who managed to unite the team and improve the style of play. So far, things seem to be working out well for Carrick.

What's wrong with Manchester United is what you just said here, they prefer a more recognized big name coach in charge of the club than sticking to a less recognized coach that knows the job.

If am not mistaken, is it last season that Ruud Van Nistelrooy came in an started doing well with the team because he knows the team in and out, instead of them to give him the job on a permanent basis, they went and brought this Ruben amorin that was later sacked. So if they make the same mistake by not retaining Micheal Carrick as the head coach of Manchester United, I will take it like those in charge of the decision making at the club doesn't really want the progress of the team, because it's very obvious that Michael Carrick is the right man for the job.

[Distraction]

After playing even the hardest matches in a great way the expectations got much bigger from Carrick by the fans. No doubt about that. However the West Ham matchup didn't go well for him. 

Their goal expectation was like the half amount of their opponent's. They barely scored the equalizer also. Sesko scored a classy one but it was 90+6 I'm afraid.

Their next match is going to be even tougher: Everton (A)

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Well I'm still impressed with Manch United performance as they fought to equalised the goal even at dying minutes, because West Ham really played a very good game. Just imagine Manchester United is still under Ruben Amorim with the kind of game West Ham played yesterday do you think they can equalise the match? I don't think so and I'm confident they could end up losing the three points to West Ham. But Michael Carrick is leading them well to the essence people are expecting Manchester United to win in every game now.

Since Michael Carrick took over, Manchester United's performance has begun to improve, and Carrick has even enhanced the players' never-give-up mentality and fighting spirit, as was evident in the match against West Ham. Furthermore, Manchester United are undefeated under Carrick. I believe if Manchester United can maintain this form, they will finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

I agree with you, since he took over its just like a new Manchester United was reborn lol. But we can also say the same for Chelsea as well, their new coach has changed the performance of the club as well, and they play more strategic and determined to win a match.

But to be honest I have no idea if I am the only one who has noticed it, or maybe I am just over thinking, these 2 clubs performance sometimes looks staged, i honestly have no idea how I would explain this but for this that always follow up these 2 clubs might say the same. Or maybe I might just be over thinking everything.
Egg like the last match Chelsea played to top Manchester United
Or the Chelsea match against Arsenal (added time) so sus

[beerlover]

Imagine a newly promoted team keep a home record in premier league, this show how weak this season is compared to other seasons. Liverpool narrowly won this game , they needed this win in other to fight for the top 4 positions. Now they have 42pt, so if they keep winning their remaining games they might surely qualify, It seems their next game is against Nottingham forest, so that should be an easy for them. Liverpool now should put their focus on how they are going to win the FA cup and Champions League, if not they will finish this season trophyless, which is bad for a team that spent hundreds of millions on players.

Are you serious. If Liverpool likes let them focus on winning the Champions League, they wouldn't be able to win it. Do you think it's by name the Champions League is been won. You need to work for it and be outstanding in a good form than the rest clubs if not, you will see a club that will kick you out in the knockout stage.

Is it Liverpool that was struggling in their match against Sunderland that is capable of winning UCL. Their performance is like shit this season and if care is not taken, Liverpool wouldn't finish on top four in EPL. Liverpool was lucky that Sunderland missed their goal opportunities.

It's true that we are going to see Liverpool fail to win UCL even if they try, and this is why I keep saying that they should ignore it. People do not realize how hard this one is and because of that they do not understand how they could make some mistakes along these lines as well. You have to realize that the best case we can move forward would be the fact that we can get better returns on the long run.

If you can do a fine job with time and you end up trying to do some small problems, then it's not going to be that easy at all. We should be considering how things could be tough for Liverpool if they fail at UCL and then come here and not be top four in the premier league and miss UCL next season after spending this much money.

[ITExpert]

Well I'm still impressed with Manch United performance as they fought to equalised the goal even at dying minutes, because West Ham really played a very good game. Just imagine Manchester United is still under Ruben Amorim with the kind of game West Ham played yesterday do you think they can equalise the match? I don't think so and I'm confident they could end up losing the three points to West Ham. But Michael Carrick is leading them well to the essence people are expecting Manchester United to win in every game now.

There is no doubt that Manchester United is impressively improving and they are making people keep their expectations up as they are able to fulfill them. And it is very clear that this massive change in their performance has been after the new coach Micheal Carrick took the charge of the team. And he is successful in making the team grab into the brighter zone. Because the team is experiencing their worst time from a long time and this is the reason why people used to think that it is difficult for Manchester United to have their best time again. But Michelle Carrick deserves an appreciation as his skills are truly appreciating he makes the team into an incredible team which lost his calibre or strength of being good. And it seems that the team can qualify for the champions league in the next season.

[Iroh]

Since Michael Carrick took over, Manchester United's performance has begun to improve, and Carrick has even enhanced the players' never-give-up mentality and fighting spirit, as was evident in the match against West Ham. Furthermore, Manchester United are undefeated under Carrick. I believe if Manchester United can maintain this form, they will finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

It would have been really amazing if Man united had won that game against West ham. I was really hoping for a win there but seeing as the game turned out, I'm grateful for Śeśko's late goal that made the game end with a draw. Much better than a loss and yeah, still going without having a loss under the management of Carrick.
Man united's performance has noticeably increased and gotten better under Carrick's watch. The team plays more in sync with each other as is seen in their attempts at goal and in their general gameplay. Carrick would want to prove himself a worthy manager for the club and try to finish the remaining matches to be played this season strong.  

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Since Michael Carrick took over, Manchester United's performance has begun to improve, and Carrick has even enhanced the players' never-give-up mentality and fighting spirit, as was evident in the match against West Ham. Furthermore, Manchester United are undefeated under Carrick. I believe if Manchester United can maintain this form, they will finish in the top four and qualify for next season's Champions League.

It would have been really amazing if Man united had won that game against West ham. I was really hoping for a win there but seeing as the game turned out, I'm grateful for Śeśko's late goal that made the game end with a draw. Much better than a loss and yeah, still going without having a loss under the management of Carrick.
Man united's performance has noticeably increased and gotten better under Carrick's watch. The team plays more in sync with each other as is seen in their attempts at goal and in their general gameplay. Carrick would want to prove himself a worthy manager for the club and try to finish the remaining matches to be played this season strong.  

I think Manchester United would have actually won that game if not for the unnecessary attention that was dragged into that game for that Manchester United side to win five games on a row, and for me I think somehow tension was placed on that game even from the home team as they even posted later on with their official page on tiktok mocking the Manchester United side for the lack of the win .

[KingsDen]

The same goes for Liverpool too. But Arne Slot still keeps his job. He is still inconsistent in the league. If he doesn't carry this team to top 4 then he will also say goodbye to his job probably.

Arne Slot again brought his team to win, after that he performed badly again, maybe the manager is considering because the situation has not been as bad as Tottenham, Arne Slot is still being maintained especially in the Champion League quite well, at least he is likely to last until his contract expires.
If tragic arrives where Liverpool experience poor performance that does not go well, it does not rule out the possibility that he will be fired.

As far as I am concerned, I can tell you for free that Liverpool is still struggling and they will still find it difficult to make the top four of this season's English Premier League. Arne Slot is only delaying his sack but it must surely happen if not now, it will be on the long run.
Although he managed to win Liverpool the league last season, but that is not enough to keep him going.
He honestly, needs to improve. He is winning matches, yes, but he is very inconsistent.

Liverpool should be amongst the club fighting to win this season's EPL and not to be struggling to make the top 4. Things are really wrong with Liverpool this season.