⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Dzwaafu11]

Manchester city too have been more inconsistent than Arsenal, but Arsenal have even been more consistent in their winning than Manchester City, unlike previous seasons that City where pressing hard. If you notice very well, it's mostly those small clubs you feel you are going to capitalize on, that will give the strongest opposition. Arsenal are very strong in their quest to become the league champions, hiccups will come, but i strongly believe it will be surmounted.

Manchester City was inconsistent before but currently, they have increased their level of consistency and I believe they will continue winning their matches because this is how Pep Guardiola pattern is and that's how he always snatch the trophy from Arsenal. It's only if City become inconsistent that Arsenal can win the title or Arsenal should win the rest of their matches.

Four points difference isn't that big to overtake. Arteta should try his best and bring the title home this season.

Arteta boys will do everything possible to see that they secure this title this season. They have gone far, and still doing their possible best to see that they win this title. So definitely, I believe Arteta will not misused this opportunity he’ll do everything possible to see that everything is possible this season.

As for the points, 4 points isn’t really big and cuty will want to over take, but seriously Arsenal will not let it happen, I believe they’ll keep thier consistency to give more gaps on the table.

[Derekfunds]

Arsenal going to finish 2nd again because they didn't fix the biggest hole in this team for years. If they don’t win any trophies this season, the fans will lose their patience. i can see it clearly while watching, they don't have a real playmaker. you bought many players for every other position this year but why didn't you buy someone for the most important spot? They hoped for Eze but it didn't work out. Havertz is not a real midfielder and Eze wouldn't be the solution anyway. We are tired of the same mistakes every year....

If for any reason arsenal fails to win the English premier league or any major trophy this season, their will be consequence. Mikel arteta and most of arsenal board members might leave the club, especially Mikel arteta, because to whom much is given, much is also expected, so Mikel arteta have no excuses to make if arsenal are not crown champions this season.
As it stands now, the league title race is still very open, but it would really be pathetic of arsenal if they fail to win the league this season, considering how long they have been leading the chart.

I used to back Arteta no matter what but this year it’s really on him. City looked levels above Arsenal this weekend. There's a massive difference in quality right now and if Arsenal don't close that gap, they're done.

I don't understand what you meant by if Arsenal doesn't close up the gap they are done, how do you want Arsenal to close up gap when they are the one leading the table already, all they need do now is to either maintain the point difference till the end of the season or better still increase the gap difference so that Manchester city won't over take them and I'm pretty sure Manchester city are excited and happy with Arsenal result yesterday I mean they should be because their chances are increasing.

[Stormisover]

Manchester city too have been more inconsistent than Arsenal, but Arsenal have even been more consistent in their winning than Manchester City, unlike previous seasons that City where pressing hard. If you notice very well, it's mostly those small clubs you feel you are going to capitalize on, that will give the strongest opposition. Arsenal are very strong in their quest to become the league champions, hiccups will come, but i strongly believe it will be surmounted.

Manchester City was inconsistent before but currently, they have increased their level of consistency and I believe they will continue winning their matches because this is how Pep Guardiola pattern is and that's how he always snatch the trophy from Arsenal. It's only if City become inconsistent that Arsenal can win the title or Arsenal should win the rest of their matches.

Four points difference isn't that big to overtake. Arteta should try his best and bring the title home this season.

Arteta boys will do everything possible to see that they secure this title this season. They have gone far, and still doing their possible best to see that they win this title. So definitely, I believe Arteta will not misused this opportunity he’ll do everything possible to see that everything is possible this season.

As for the points, 4 points isn’t really big and cuty will want to over take, but seriously Arsenal will not let it happen, I believe they’ll keep thier consistency to give more gaps on the table.

I'm already sensing danger Mikel Arteta and his boys should just buckle up their shoes or they will have themselves to blame and I don't really want that to happen I really wish them to win the English premier League title this season if not for anything but for the fact that Mikel Arteta has really gone through a lot to come this far because I'm certain this might be their last chance of coming this close to the league like I don't see them being this competitive comes next season so they gats do what they ought to have done to win the league this season and I hope to see them achieve that.

[Bigjoe33]

Arsenal going to finish 2nd again because they didn't fix the biggest hole in this team for years. If they don’t win any trophies this season, the fans will lose their patience. i can see it clearly while watching, they don't have a real playmaker. you bought many players for every other position this year but why didn't you buy someone for the most important spot? They hoped for Eze but it didn't work out. Havertz is not a real midfielder and Eze wouldn't be the solution anyway. We are tired of the same mistakes every year....

If for any reason arsenal fails to win the English premier league or any major trophy this season, their will be consequence. Mikel arteta and most of arsenal board members might leave the club, especially Mikel arteta, because to whom much is given, much is also expected, so Mikel arteta have no excuses to make if arsenal are not crown champions this season.
As it stands now, the league title race is still very open, but it would really be pathetic of arsenal if they fail to win the league this season, considering how long they have been leading the chart.

I used to back Arteta no matter what but this year it’s really on him. City looked levels above Arsenal this weekend. There's a massive difference in quality right now and if Arsenal don't close that gap, they're done.

I don't understand what you meant by if Arsenal doesn't close up the gap they are done, how do you want Arsenal to close up gap when they are the one leading the table already, all they need do now is to either maintain the point difference till the end of the season or better still increase the gap difference so that Manchester city won't over take them and I'm pretty sure Manchester city are excited and happy with Arsenal result yesterday I mean they should be because their chances are increasing.

I think what he meant was that they should close the gap in good player and quality else, city might come closer and take over the 1st position, offcourse, a team that lacks good play will begin to loose and then drop from the top. City played better and they won convincingly, while Arsenal struggled to win and later ended 1:1 draw.

And just like you pointed out, Arsenal really need to increase there points lead or just maintain it while city just remains behind, because anymore losing or draw will bring more tension to the boys and Maybe, they might begin to play more badly. I wish they go home celebrating at the end of the season, but how possible will that be if they don't win there matches consistently? Winning is all the need now to remain put

[Nheer]

Manchester City was inconsistent before but currently, they have increased their level of consistency and I believe they will continue winning their matches because this is how Pep Guardiola pattern is and that's how he always snatch the trophy from Arsenal. It's only if City become inconsistent that Arsenal can win the title or Arsenal should win the rest of their matches.

Four points difference isn't that big to overtake. Arteta should try his best and bring the title home this season.

Had it been Manchester City has been more consistent since they would have top Arsenal by now but since they  were struggling with some matches they are still lagging behind. Now they seem to be a better team but they are still not reliable as we all want that's why no one can say for sure if they are taking the lead from Arsenal. The performance this season has been to bad but with how they are playing now if they can maintain consistency then they should be able to close the gap even further. 4 points gap is not far but City needs to be at their best.

Arteta boys will do everything possible to see that they secure this title this season. They have gone far, and still doing their possible best to see that they win this title. So definitely, I believe Arteta will not misused this opportunity he’ll do everything possible to see that everything is possible this season.

As for the points, 4 points isn’t really big and cuty will want to over take, but seriously Arsenal will not let it happen, I believe they’ll keep thier consistency to give more gaps on the table.

They have started well but starting well winning a trophy is not about just starting but rather maintaining consistency all through the season from the beginning till the end. This is what Arsenal has always lacked over the years and this season they don't still seem like a team that has overcome that. They were about 9 points ahead and now it's reduced to 4 points which is not so far anymore. Arsenal needs to be careful else they will lose all the points.

[Rgram]

They have started well but starting well winning a trophy is not about just starting but rather maintaining consistency all through the season from the beginning till the end. This is what Arsenal has always lacked over the years and this season they don't still seem like a team that has overcome that. They were about 9 points ahead and now it's reduced to 4 points which is not so far anymore. Arsenal needs to be careful else they will lose all the points.

The lack of players on its bench for a complete player rotation without having to course strains on most of their first team players has always being Arsenal’s issue towards the end of the season and this has cost them trophies which they are well aware off. The worst thing for them is due to the fact that, they’ve got to perform at a high level across several leagues this season. Arsenal needs to watch it and pick at least 2 leagues to focus on so, they’ve don’t strain their players and end up losing these trophies to close contenders.

[Agbe]

Brentford's performance was stable. But arsenal's performance was weak. Arsenal's squad is very strong. They should have tried to dominate  from the beginning of the  match and played with  an attacking strategy. But arsenal's attacks were quite slow. This is one of  the reasons why they could not win this match. If arsenal had played with an  attacking strategy, maybe the match would have been more exciting and we would have seen more goals. If arsenal does not change their strategy in the upcoming matches, it will be  difficult for them to hold on to the top of the table.

The physical nature of the Brendford players was instrumental to their success in the game. They ensured that they didn't give Arsenal the space to engage in many attacking runs. They tried to attack but the Brentford defenders were up and doing. They ensured that the Gunner players were dispossessed of the balls.

The outcome of this game is a big blow to Arsenal because it has reduced the gap between Manchester City. Four points above City is risky. I just hope the Gunners will not experience the bad luck they have been facing for the past two seasons. 

Brentford has a tight defence and Arsenal did their best but they couldn't counter their defence. this game was a disappointment but most Arsenal fans are not feeling bad about it because Arsenal didn't lose the match but they forget that they needed to get those three points in order to keep increasing the gap between them and Manchester City but they failed to do that, their spot might be snatched.

[Dump3er]

The physical nature of the Brendford players was instrumental to their success in the game. They ensured that they didn't give Arsenal the space to engage in many attacking runs. They tried to attack but the Brentford defenders were up and doing. They ensured that the Gunner players were dispossessed of the balls.

The outcome of this game is a big blow to Arsenal because it has reduced the gap between Manchester City. Four points above City is risky. I just hope the Gunners will not experience the bad luck they have been facing for the past two seasons. 

Brentford has a tight defence and Arsenal did their best but they couldn't counter their defence. this game was a disappointment but most Arsenal fans are not feeling bad about it because Arsenal didn't lose the match but they forget that they needed to get those three points in order to keep increasing the gap between them and Manchester City but they failed to do that, their spot might be snatched.
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I disagree because now it is getting close to the final stages of this season and Arsenal knows that with every point they drop, Manchester City is going to raise the pressure and it could end in a dejavue. Arsenal could possibly hand over the championship to Manchester City in the last few weeks. They should rather do their job because I believe Manchester City is hyped and they will keep winnig.

[Iroh]

Mancester city are on a different level now, snatching the trophy from Arsenal is easy at this point because they are just three points away from them and if they can win their next match then they would be able to catch with them. if Arsenal are not careful they might not end up winning the title, they have worked really hard to get to this point it would be very disappointing if they lost to man city.

Yeah, Arsenal is now under more pressure as the gap between them and 2nd place Manchester city is slimmer. It would surely be crazy if what happened last season repeat itself and we'll see them drop to 2nd place at the end of the season. They've really worked so hard this time around and I really hope they can win the title this season.
It would definitely be disappointing if they lose the top spot. They know just how important it is to have wins and accumulate as much points as they can before the end of the season.  They'll need to dig in and defend the spot they're currently at.

[Son Of Blockchain (SOB)]

Brentford has a tight defence and Arsenal did their best but they couldn't counter their defence. this game was a disappointment but most Arsenal fans are not feeling bad about it because Arsenal didn't lose the match but they forget that they needed to get those three points in order to keep increasing the gap between them and Manchester City but they failed to do that, their spot might be snatched.

Maybe the Arsenal fans you know are not feeling bad but the ones I got as friends are not finding it funny, they feel Arteta should be sacked if they end up bottling the league again.
 Well Arsenal really tried their best to win that match, but I blame them for feeling too relaxed after they scored maybe they felt their defense would be too tough for Brentford but luck wasn't on their side. Losing that match gives Manchester City a big advantage cause the gap is very closer and would be easier for Manchester City to snatch their current spot.

[Ale88]

It’s so disappointing to be seeing the same thing over and over again, it’s this 1 point shared that’s how Manchester City will overtake them. Now they’re playing smaller teams and getting a draw what will happen when they face more stronger opponents, they should capitalise on this kind of games and get all three points. Two more draws and City wins they’re off the title.
Their only luck is that Manchester City themselves are not in their usual form, they’re also very inconsistent.

Manchester city too have been more inconsistent than Arsenal, but Arsenal have even been more consistent in their winning than Manchester City, unlike previous seasons that City where pressing hard. If you notice very well, it's mostly those small clubs you feel you are going to capitalize on, that will give the strongest opposition. Arsenal are very strong in their quest to become the league champions, hiccups will come, but i strongly believe it will be surmounted.

I think that Arsenal are having troubles managing the pressure. It's true that Manchester City are being inconsistent too but the real pressure at this point is on Arsenal, not City. And Arsenal lost a of easy points along the road. City's victory in Liverpool sent a strong message, they are still there, they don't give up, and I think that playing after City increased the pressure on Arsenal because they knew they had to win, and yet they failed.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Yeah, Arsenal is now under more pressure as the gap between them and 2nd place Manchester city is slimmer. It would surely be crazy if what happened last season repeat itself and we'll see them drop to 2nd place at the end of the season. They've really worked so hard this time around and I really hope they can win the title this season.
It would definitely be disappointing if they lose the top spot. They know just how important it is to have wins and accumulate as much points as they can before the end of the season.  They'll need to dig in and defend the spot they're currently at.

I've noticed this team lacks mentality and it's been like this for three seasons, even though the quality of their players is above average for a top-flight club in the Premier League. With their last draw Manchester City has come even closer to disrupting Arsenal's points dominance and I'm worried that Manchester City will eventually catch up with Arsenal. This team doesn't seem to have a winning mentality and it would be unreasonable if they fail to win the title again this season, given Arsenal's comfortable position at the top of the table with a significant points difference from Manchester City previously.

[alankasman]

I've noticed this team lacks mentality and it's been like this for three seasons, even though the quality of their players is above average for a top-flight club in the Premier League. With their last draw Manchester City has come even closer to disrupting Arsenal's points dominance and I'm worried that Manchester City will eventually catch up with Arsenal. This team doesn't seem to have a winning mentality and it would be unreasonable if they fail to win the title again this season, given Arsenal's comfortable position at the top of the table with a significant points difference from Manchester City previously.

This is quite true as it happens every season. Their result last week indicates that their competition with Man City for the EPL title is once again fierce especially now that the points gap is closing again. This is very worrying for Arsenal in maintaining their current position at the top of the standings.

I tend to focus more on their performance and not on the quality of the players because if the quality of the players is quite satisfactory and good enough that Arsenal has there are only a few things that make them always lose direction when the team is on the winning track but currently their coach will evaluate what is the obstacle to their performance the goal is to remain consistent in maintaining their position and performance to improve in the next match.

[Xcode7]

Yeah, Arsenal is now under more pressure as the gap between them and 2nd place Manchester city is slimmer. It would surely be crazy if what happened last season repeat itself and we'll see them drop to 2nd place at the end of the season. They've really worked so hard this time around and I really hope they can win the title this season.
It would definitely be disappointing if they lose the top spot. They know just how important it is to have wins and accumulate as much points as they can before the end of the season.  They'll need to dig in and defend the spot they're currently at.

I've noticed this team lacks mentality and it's been like this for three seasons, even though the quality of their players is above average for a top-flight club in the Premier League. With their last draw Manchester City has come even closer to disrupting Arsenal's points dominance and I'm worried that Manchester City will eventually catch up with Arsenal. This team doesn't seem to have a winning mentality and it would be unreasonable if they fail to win the title again this season, given Arsenal's comfortable position at the top of the table with a significant points difference from Manchester City previously.

Arsenal's problems are always the same, but this season we should wait and see whether Man City can take advantage of Arsenal's negligence, but on the other hand, Man City also has the same problem, this team also cannot maintain consistent performance so there is a possibility that they cannot take advantage of this opportunity so I also think that this season it will be very difficult to predict whether these two teams will win the title this season.

[9ja Amaka]

They have started well but starting well winning a trophy is not about just starting but rather maintaining consistency all through the season from the beginning till the end. This is what Arsenal has always lacked over the years and this season they don't still seem like a team that has overcome that. They were about 9 points ahead and now it's reduced to 4 points which is not so far anymore. Arsenal needs to be careful else they will lose all the points.

Arsenal played a draw against Brentford and all of a sudden they are no longer consistent.  First of let's give kudos to Brentford because I think they played very well and deserve the result or more. You need to realize that winning the Premier League is a marathon and it's not easy to win it. Arsenal still remain the most consistent team in the Premier League this season and that's why you need to win the league.  Playing a draw against Brentford changes nothing.  One thing I can assure you is that Manchester City and Arsenal will still drop points before the end of the season,  so it's the most consistent amongst this team that will win the Premier League this season,  which in my opinion I think k that's Arsenal, based on what I have seen so far this season.

[Sarah Azhari]

Arsenal's problems are always the same, but this season we should wait and see whether Man City can take advantage of Arsenal's negligence, but on the other hand, Man City also has the same problem, this team also cannot maintain consistent performance so there is a possibility that they cannot take advantage of this opportunity so I also think that this season it will be very difficult to predict whether these two teams will win the title this season.

Manchester City have already squandered two opportunities to overtake Arsenal at the top of the table when Arsenal dropped points. I think now, with only a four-point gap to Arsenal, this is Manchester City's last chance to overtake Arsenal at the top of the table, especially since they still face each other in matchday 33. Manchester City cannot afford to drop any more points if they want to win the title. Furthermore, Pep Guardiola must also improve his backline, as Manchester City's defense is very fragile. And yes, the title race is fierce again because the points difference is so small, and who will win the title will likely be decided in the final match.

[Nightwatchmare]

Yeah Liverpool was really reckless in buying players this season rather than a skillful and  meticulous approach somehow it has become a an useful tool in facing the season and it's a set back.
Unexpected games usually come out  the way no one ever think of, for a team like sunderland who has never been beaten in their home this season to be won by Liverpool is what no one would have taught of.

In football anything is possible, unexpectedly things occurs frequently in football. In the beginning of the season, Sunderland started very well,they were in form and were among the favourites team that we expected to win the title. Drastically they started dropping points to the 11th place in the table. Despite not being in a good form,sunderland has a strong undefeated records when playing at home. If not for the goal van dijk scored in the 61 minutes, liverpool wouldn't have beaten sunderland in their home it was a narrow victory for liverpool.

I accept Sunderland were in form in the start of the premier league season and were consistently winning their matches, and Sunderland good form in the start of the season makes it hard for the big teams in the premier league to win Sunderland, but i disagree that Sunderland were among the favourites team that we expected to win the title because Sunderland does not have the squad depth to win the premier league title. Since Liverpool managed to beat Sunderland in their home and break their home record, Sunderland will lose more of their home matches.

[AprilioMP]

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At what point are we admitting that this squad may just have a ceiling they can't break through when it actually matters? You know what Arsenal did the last three seasons? Finished second three times in a row.

Arteta removed Eze at half time. First league kick-off in two months, the guy who scored a hat-trick against Spurs back in November. That pretty much admitted that the midfield was broken. Then Madueke scores this beautiful header at 61' and what does Arteta do? Pulls him off at 70'. Nine minutes after scoring.

The bigger problem is not even with this match. Arsenal after midweek games concede three times normal. City just put 3-0 on Fulham midweek and rested players doing it. Arteta can't rotate because when Saliba doesn't play the win rate is from 69% to 44%. When Odegaard doesn't start Gyokeres gets zero shots. The curren team runs through one guy passing.

Arsenal's record against the current top six in this season is two wins in eight games. And they've still had Chelsea at home and the Etihad on the 18th of April.

I still think Arsenal finish this but my gut says it won't be decided until April 18 and if City close the gap to one or two points prior to then? I really don't know if this squad has the minds to handle the pressure of three consecutive second-place finishes and to win at the Etihad.

Prove me wrong please but I've been hurt before.

I understand your point. I don't deny that Arteta's weakness lies in his player rotation when his first-choice players are absent due to injury or red cards in previous matches. What I'm saying is that the difference in ability between the first-choice players and the second string is what upsets the balance.

Gyokeres is still inconsistent and is still trying to find his best form. Well, Madueke is also still below Saka. Madueke holds onto the ball too long and often loses control.
Jesus is not Arteta's first choice. In my opinion, Arteta needs to make Jesus his first choice to give Gyokeres the opportunity to see what he needs to do when Arsenal needs a goal.

The matches against Tottenham and Chelsea will be a challenge for Arteta because Tottenham is trying to get out of the situation they are in this season.

[Bigjoe33]

Arsenal's problems are always the same, but this season we should wait and see whether Man City can take advantage of Arsenal's negligence, but on the other hand, Man City also has the same problem, this team also cannot maintain consistent performance so there is a possibility that they cannot take advantage of this opportunity so I also think that this season it will be very difficult to predict whether these two teams will win the title this season.

Manchester City have already squandered two opportunities to overtake Arsenal at the top of the table when Arsenal dropped points. I think now, with only a four-point gap to Arsenal, this is Manchester City's last chance to overtake Arsenal at the top of the table, especially since they still face each other in matchday 33. Manchester City cannot afford to drop any more points if they want to win the title. Furthermore, Pep Guardiola must also improve his backline, as Manchester City's defense is very fragile. And yes, the title race is fierce again because the points difference is so small, and who will win the title will likely be decided in the final match.

Well, from my own point, the both teams still have very big opportunity to win the league, even third and fourth placed teams can still come up if they both snooze in there wins. The league is still available for everyone. Man city realty wants to win, at least for pride and also maintain there good record, Arsenal wants to win to build up there morale and also encourage players, after all, they have not done it for over 20 year plus now. With the current situation, it will be too shameful for them to loss the trophy yet again to city or any other club. But the way they are playing and not winning normal matches, there is fear for there fans and even the players, because the more they fail to win, the more pressure they mount on themselves

[Uhde]

Arsenal going to finish 2nd again because they didn't fix the biggest hole in this team for years. If they don’t win any trophies this season, the fans will lose their patience. i can see it clearly while watching, they don't have a real playmaker. you bought many players for every other position this year but why didn't you buy someone for the most important spot? They hoped for Eze but it didn't work out. Havertz is not a real midfielder and Eze wouldn't be the solution anyway. We are tired of the same mistakes every year....

If for any reason arsenal fails to win the English premier league or any major trophy this season, their will be consequence. Mikel arteta and most of arsenal board members might leave the club, especially Mikel arteta, because to whom much is given, much is also expected, so Mikel arteta have no excuses to make if arsenal are not crown champions this season.
As it stands now, the league title race is still very open, but it would really be pathetic of arsenal if they fail to win the league this season, considering how long they have been leading the chart.

I used to back Arteta no matter what but this year it’s really on him. City looked levels above Arsenal this weekend. There's a massive difference in quality right now and if Arsenal don't close that gap, they're done.

I don't understand what you meant by if Arsenal doesn't close up the gap they are done, how do you want Arsenal to close up gap when they are the one leading the table already, all they need do now is to either maintain the point difference till the end of the season or better still increase the gap difference so that Manchester city won't over take them and I'm pretty sure Manchester city are excited and happy with Arsenal result yesterday I mean they should be because their chances are increasing.

I was talking about closing the gap in terms of quality of play. There’s a huge difference between how Manchester City played against Fulham and how Arsenal played against Brentford. If they don't close that gap, it’s going to cost them the title.