⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[MArsland]

Benjamin Sesko won it for Manchester United against stubborn Everton. Benjamin Sesko has scored 5 goals this year from the bench. Michael Carrick should start giving Benjamin Sesko more minutes for him to score more goals for Manchester United and help Manchester United qualify for the champions league. Mbeumo did great in assisting Benjamin Sesko but Benjamin Sesko goal against Everton was more beautiful than Mbeumo's assist, because Benjamin Sesko was in a difficult position but he still scored from the position.

Apart from Sesko goal, the overall play of Manchester United in the match against Everton was not very good. Lots of missed passes, loss of ball control, and more and more it looks like Carrick has become monotonous. Maybe it's just my feelings, but without Sesko goal you'd be annoyed with Mbeumo, Amad, Cunha and even Bruno for wasting so many chances.

[Nightwatchmare]

Benjamin Sesko won it for Manchester United against stubborn Everton. Benjamin Sesko has scored 5 goals this year from the bench. Michael Carrick should start giving Benjamin Sesko more minutes for him to score more goals for Manchester United and help Manchester United qualify for the champions league. Mbeumo did great in assisting Benjamin Sesko but Benjamin Sesko goal against Everton was more beautiful than Mbeumo's assist, because Benjamin Sesko was in a difficult position but he still scored from the position.

Sometimes the style of play a manager is using determines when a player is supposed to be started in a game, if the pattern he uses favors him more for Benjamin Sesko to always start from the bench, let it be like that and not try to force some other methods that won’t yield them good results. Everton may be a stubborn team, but Sesko have shown them to be a ruthless type they won’t want to get at in the field. I like Manchester United consistency so far, I just hope they can keep up with that performance and get to finish in the top four of the table which will give them a chance to represent in the champions league, one which they’ve not got to play in for a very long time now.

I disagree if Michael Carrick starts Benjamin Sesko that it will not yield Manchester United good results because if Benjamin Sesko could play in second half and be scoring goals for Manchester United don't you think that Benjamin Sesko can score a brace or hat trick for Manchester if Michael Carrick start him? Benjamin Sesko cost Manchester United plenty of money, and since he is a striker, Michael Carrick should be starting him so that he will adapt to the premier league and help his team win matches with plenty of goals.

[sana54210]

Manchester United should return to the UEFA Champions League because many other teams this season are way weaker than them and advancing in stage. They improved a lot on my opinion. I used to search for Manchester United at the bottom of the table near Spurs but they are now in the 4th place but they aren't far from the 3rd but also from the 5th place because Chelsea can claim their spot once they win and Manchester United lose the game.

Should, Manchester United won 5 of 6 games is great performance and has bigger chance will return to UEFA Champion League next season. Michael Carrick is difference manager for Manchester United as usually man manager failed but last 6 games in premier league still not loss yet, I am optimistic for Manchester United will finish at Champion League spot because the second half season Man United have played two top teams Arsenal and Manchester City. Regarding 11 matches left in premier league, Manchester United only has 2 difficult match by facing Chelsea and Liverpool if can win this crucial match will easy for break to 3rd position or possibility stop Arsenal dominance at top standings.

Carrick has definitely made a whole career for himself just out of a few games with United. Because nobody assumed United could do this good, and not only he managed to beat first place and second place Arsenal and City, but he kept going and shown that it wasn't a fluke that he managed to get those wins either.

When you are doing that good for that long that means you are a good manager and at the very least you will be given a chance at better teams. This dude was at Middlesborough for a while now, for like 100+ games or so, and it would have taken him years before he could manage a big club. One decision and now it would require a miracle for him to go back to championship level, he is now a wanted manager and will probably stay at United.

[Velvet78]

This week's games regarding the title competition:

- Leeds - Manchester City

- Arsenal - Chelsea

I don't think Manchester City will lose points in this one. Even though I remember how tough their last game against Leeds at Etihad was...

Arsenal have improved their morale a lot by destroying Tottenham. Chelsea don't look good enough recently but they are still a serious danger in big games. I still believe in Arsenal to beat them home. 

I disagree if Michael Carrick starts Benjamin Sesko that it will not yield Manchester United good results because if Benjamin Sesko could play in second half and be scoring goals for Manchester United don't you think that Benjamin Sesko can score a brace or hat trick for Manchester if Michael Carrick start him? Benjamin Sesko cost Manchester United plenty of money, and since he is a striker, Michael Carrick should be starting him so that he will adapt to the premier league and help his team win matches with plenty of goals.

I disagree with you. Sesko was given lots of chances in the starting lineup earlier but he didn't show a consistent performance with scoring goals. Carrick is doing the right thing by using him in the second half only instead.

[Agbe]

This week's games regarding the title competition:

- Leeds - Manchester City

- Arsenal - Chelsea

I don't think Manchester City will lose points in this one. Even though I remember how tough their last game against Leeds at Etihad was...

Arsenal have improved their morale a lot by destroying Tottenham. Chelsea don't look good enough recently but they are still a serious danger in big games. I still believe in Arsenal to beat them home. 

I disagree if Michael Carrick starts Benjamin Sesko that it will not yield Manchester United good results because if Benjamin Sesko could play in second half and be scoring goals for Manchester United don't you think that Benjamin Sesko can score a brace or hat trick for Manchester if Michael Carrick start him? Benjamin Sesko cost Manchester United plenty of money, and since he is a striker, Michael Carrick should be starting him so that he will adapt to the premier league and help his team win matches with plenty of goals.

I disagree with you. Sesko was given lots of chances in the starting lineup earlier but he didn't show a consistent performance with scoring goals. Carrick is doing the right thing by using him in the second half only instead.

These are very tough games coming up, it might seem like leeds might not be able to win Manchester City but lets not forget that they have home advantage and they can use that as leverage over city. Arsenal on the other hand cannot lose to Chelsea being on the home side and they also have a lot to lose because they are few steps away from winning the title, Chelsea are not in a good form.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

These are very tough games coming up, it might seem like leeds might not be able to win Manchester City but lets not forget that they have home advantage and they can use that as leverage over city. Arsenal on the other hand cannot lose to Chelsea being on the home side and they also have a lot to lose because they are few steps away from winning the title, Chelsea are not in a good form.

Leeds shouldn't be underestimated having held several top teams to draws, despite losing the first leg at Manchester City. But now the match is at Leeds' home, and I'm confident they can be a troublesome team for Manchester City. If Pep Guardiola can't make significant changes, it's possible Manchester City will ultimately suffer a loss or draw. Arsenal also need to be wary of the possibility that failing to get a point in this match will make it difficult for them to compete for the title as Manchester City continues to be close behind.

[HajiBagi]

Benjamin Sesko won it for Manchester United against stubborn Everton. Benjamin Sesko has scored 5 goals this year from the bench. Michael Carrick should start giving Benjamin Sesko more minutes for him to score more goals for Manchester United and help Manchester United qualify for the champions league. Mbeumo did great in assisting Benjamin Sesko but Benjamin Sesko goal against Everton was more beautiful than Mbeumo's assist, because Benjamin Sesko was in a difficult position but he still scored from the position.

Apart from Sesko goal, the overall play of Manchester United in the match against Everton was not very good. Lots of missed passes, loss of ball control, and more and more it looks like Carrick has become monotonous. Maybe it's just my feelings, but without Sesko goal you'd be annoyed with Mbeumo, Amad, Cunha and even Bruno for wasting so many chances.

Why is it that many people are saying that Manchester United did not played well against Everton, we are talking about football here and not every time a team will have a good performance, many people expect Manchester United to play well and beat Everton the way they did against Arsenal and Manchester City but we all forget that Everton is one of the sturborn teams in the Premier League, Everton has won a game against Manchester United with then Men and they take the three points.

What Manchester United need in the game is three points and they got it, three points is what matters most, if Manchester United played well and did not win the game we all we said that Manchester United is not good because they failed to win the game, not every time Manchester United will have a good game, we are expecting much from Manchester United because they have started playing well, if it was under Amorim are we going to expect Manchester United to win the game?

[Not your key not your BTC]

Carrick has definitely made a whole career for himself just out of a few games with United. Because nobody assumed United could do this good, and not only he managed to beat first place and second place Arsenal and City, but he kept going and shown that it wasn't a fluke that he managed to get those wins either.

Carrick's achievements with Manchester United are truly remarkable, as he has been able to revive the club from its slump. Carrick deserves the permanent position as Manchester United's manager, as he's been able to bring out the best in his players. One clear example of this is Sesko, who is now consistently scoring goals despite often coming off the bench.

[Cossyblack]

Why is it that many people are saying that Manchester United did not played well against Everton, we are talking about football here and not every time a team will have a good performance, many people expect Manchester United to play well and beat Everton the way they did against Arsenal and Manchester City but we all forget that Everton is one of the sturborn teams in the Premier League, Everton has won a game against Manchester United with then Men and they take the three points.

What Manchester United need in the game is three points and they got it, three points is what matters most, if Manchester United played well and did not win the game we all we said that Manchester United is not good because they failed to win the game, not every time Manchester United will have a good game, we are expecting much from Manchester United because they have started playing well, if it was under Amorim are we going to expect Manchester United to win the game?

I don't know how people rates everton as if they are a small team. Even though everton is not in the top 4 they are still capable of troubling teams in the competition. Manchester united performance wasn't a show off but I don't see it as something important because it is not every time they must perform well in their games. Manchester united couldn't dominate the match it doesn't mean they wouldn't perform well in their next fixtures, to me it doesn't matter how bad united performanc was what makes meaning is that they won the game. sesko goal was a banger they secure three points in the end of the game.

[LUCKMCFLY]

So this makes it clear if elephant may be fallen again. It's caused by City to have easy fixtures to come against 14th club or below while Arsenal fight strong teams in a row. So they have chance to take the lead in the coming weeks.
I guess the title race is already 50:50 with City's win against Newcastle. Do you agree?

It's a given that City will now overtake them, there's no need to even assume that. Now Pep wants to make up for lost time and lost championships For me, City will be the champion. The same thing happened to Liverpool in the Klopp era; they couldn't do much Things are very different now with Arsenal, very sad. I don't know how their level could have dropped.

[Baki202]

Carrick has definitely made a whole career for himself just out of a few games with United. Because nobody assumed United could do this good, and not only he managed to beat first place and second place Arsenal and City, but he kept going and shown that it wasn't a fluke that he managed to get those wins either.

Carrick actually did a magnificent job in the transforming of Manchester united who would have believed that that same Manchester united, with what is doing now will even give people more trust because how do they would they have gotten to were they are now and they have even surpassed Chelsea that everyone one thought they were better than Manchester Madrid and now the tables have turned
If they can perform well like this then how would it be for them when next season starts it means a lot of things are going to happen next season it's going to be a very competitive season.

When you are doing that good for that long that means you are a good manager and at the very least you will be given a chance at better teams. This dude was at Middlesborough for a while now, for like 100+ games or so, and it would have taken him years before he could manage a big club. One decision and now it would require a miracle for him to go back to championship level, he is now a wanted manager and will probably stay at United.

Carrick is a good manager and if Manchester United have gotten him enough it would have been a different case now because the coordination and how determined they are now will bring a lot of pressure to the competition, is going to come up with different str for sure the advancement of the club is goj g to affect a lot of things and he wants to create a club that is extremely good and they are not just stabilizing for the Premier league but also for the champions league.

[abhiseshakana]

Why is it that many people are saying that Manchester United did not played well against Everton, we are talking about football here and not every time a team will have a good performance, many people expect Manchester United to play well and beat Everton the way they did against Arsenal and Manchester City but we all forget that Everton is one of the sturborn teams in the Premier League, Everton has won a game against Manchester United with then Men and they take the three points.

What Manchester United need in the game is three points and they got it, three points is what matters most, if Manchester United played well and did not win the game we all we said that Manchester United is not good because they failed to win the game, not every time Manchester United will have a good game, we are expecting much from Manchester United because they have started playing well, if it was under Amorim are we going to expect Manchester United to win the game?

I don't know how people rates everton as if they are a small team. Even though everton is not in the top 4 they are still capable of troubling teams in the competition. Manchester united performance wasn't a show off but I don't see it as something important because it is not every time they must perform well in their games. Manchester united couldn't dominate the match it doesn't mean they wouldn't perform well in their next fixtures, to me it doesn't matter how bad united performanc was what makes meaning is that they won the game. sesko goal was a banger they secure three points in the end of the game.

Everton is not a weak team and I think they are tough opponents for anyone, and even Manchester United tasted defeat when they faced Everton last November. What is different this time is Man United has come up with a completely different strategy compared to the previous meeting, and in addition, Man United has more confidence than before. Man United could only score one goal, but that was quite reasonable considering Everton played a low block strategy.

Although it wasn't a big win, but these 3 points are really important because it further increase the chances of securing a ticket to the Champions League next season.  Manchester United will face Crystal Palace in the next round, and I think they will most likely win as they will have the advantage of playing at home.

[Accardo]

Carrick actually did a magnificent job in the transforming of Manchester united who would have believed that that same Manchester united, with what is doing now will even give people more trust because how do they would they have gotten to were they are now

Carrick has done about 16 points for Man U since he took over, the effort in display shows true leadership and a remarkable usage of available resources to attain better results. He's working a lot harder to fix the difficiency Man U faced in the midfield and is looking out for an appropriate midfielder to replace Casemiro. Currently he's likely going for Ibrahim Sangare of Nottingham Forest, his style of play (Quick Transitions) is crucial for the structure Carrick is bringing into the club.

[MArsland]

Carrick has definitely made a whole career for himself just out of a few games with United. Because nobody assumed United could do this good, and not only he managed to beat first place and second place Arsenal and City, but he kept going and shown that it wasn't a fluke that he managed to get those wins either.

Carrick's achievements with Manchester United are truly remarkable, as he has been able to revive the club from its slump. Carrick deserves the permanent position as Manchester United's manager, as he's been able to bring out the best in his players. One clear example of this is Sesko, who is now consistently scoring goals despite often coming off the bench.

One thing that Manchester United officials must do if they want this club to perform well is to give full confidence to Carrick, because that is the only way so that players and coaches can focus more on improving performance without worrying about internal problems.
Manchester United will be fighting to maintain their top 4 spot in the table, but that means they can't afford to lose to Crystal Palace this weekend. Playing as the home team is a great asset to stay focused and get the win. Crystal Palace this season has performed quite poorly so Manchester United chances are quite large in the match later.

[Antotena]

These are very tough games coming up, it might seem like leeds might not be able to win Manchester City but lets not forget that they have home advantage and they can use that as leverage over city. Arsenal on the other hand cannot lose to Chelsea being on the home side and they also have a lot to lose because they are few steps away from winning the title, Chelsea are not in a good form.

Leeds shouldn't be underestimated having held several top teams to draws, despite losing the first leg at Manchester City. But now the match is at Leeds' home, and I'm confident they can be a troublesome team for Manchester City. If Pep Guardiola can't make significant changes, it's possible Manchester City will ultimately suffer a loss or draw. Arsenal also need to be wary of the possibility that failing to get a point in this match will make it difficult for them to compete for the title as Manchester City continues to be close behind.

You know one funny thing I have seen with Leed United, those guys are the most stubborn team I have seen to engage other teams. They currently held the highest team with draw games and Brighton but they had the number before Brighton which is why Manchester City need to be very watchful of them. Firstly, they are playing at home and secondly they will be playing at time they know they need the point the most, this is the time they can be dangerous.

Leed United is struggling but everything here says they are better and I'm not seeing fault on their stats despite the 10 loss they have gathered this season. In my book, they are better than Sunderland everyone were looking up to one time, they went and touch the top of the league but now they can't even stay above again. What I want to see with a team is consistency, not just come and disrupt the whole place with hope for gamblers and then waste their money later.

[Agbamoni]

I disagree if Michael Carrick starts Benjamin Sesko that it will not yield Manchester United good results because if Benjamin Sesko could play in second half and be scoring goals for Manchester United don't you think that Benjamin Sesko can score a brace or hat trick for Manchester if Michael Carrick start him? Benjamin Sesko cost Manchester United plenty of money, and since he is a striker, Michael Carrick should be starting him so that he will adapt to the premier league and help his team win matches with plenty of goals.

Michael Carrick uses Benjamin Sesko to wear out weak legs. We can call it a super sub. Carrick understands how counterattacks used to be what people know Manchester United for back in the days of Sir Alex Ferguson. We will see more of that in the remaining games in the league. Benjamin Sesko should continue coming in from the bench. Some players are better when they come in as a sub. I think Carrick has understood this, and sees Sesko as that kind of player who will make a difference coming in from the bench.

[aylabadia05]

Carrick has done about 16 points for Man U since he took over, the effort in display shows true leadership and a remarkable usage of available resources to attain better results. He's working a lot harder to fix the difficiency Man U faced in the midfield and is looking out for an appropriate midfielder to replace Casemiro. Currently he's likely going for Ibrahim Sangare of Nottingham Forest, his style of play (Quick Transitions) is crucial for the structure Carrick is bringing into the club.

The 16 points earned by Manchester United under Carrick's leadership show that Carrick is willing to listen to his assistants' suggestions regarding strategy and tactics.
Steve Holland is a staff member with great abilities who has contributed to Carrick's success, standing on the sidelines every time Manchester United plays.

Two names are gaining traction to be brought into Carrick's squad, and I haven't heard the name Ibrahim Sangare mentioned yet, as the two names being discussed are Anderson (Nottingham Forest) and Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace to fill Casemiro's position.
Both Anderson and Wharton, in my opinion, meet the criteria based on what they have shown in their respective teams.

[Zlantann]

Leeds shouldn't be underestimated having held several top teams to draws, despite losing the first leg at Manchester City. But now the match is at Leeds' home, and I'm confident they can be a troublesome team for Manchester City. If Pep Guardiola can't make significant changes, it's possible Manchester City will ultimately suffer a loss or draw. Arsenal also need to be wary of the possibility that failing to get a point in this match will make it difficult for them to compete for the title as Manchester City continues to be close behind.

I support the comment that Leeds United should not be underrated. They might not have been having a good ride in the EPL, but they can still be a spoiler. Leeds held Chelsea to a draw and Manchester City cannot afford to lose any points. Pep Guardiola is tactically but he has not been consistent this season.

Arsenal will face a tougher task. Chelsea is gunning for the UCL spot, so the Gunners should be ready to fight for this point. Mikel Arteta knows what is at stake, so he has to motivate his boys to get these three points.

[9ja Amaka]

These are very tough games coming up, it might seem like leeds might not be able to win Manchester City but lets not forget that they have home advantage and they can use that as leverage over city. Arsenal on the other hand cannot lose to Chelsea being on the home side and they also have a lot to lose because they are few steps away from winning the title, Chelsea are not in a good form.

This matches are very tricky,  but I think Manchester City will win against Leeds United. It might not be an easy match for them, but Manchester knows how important this match is and I expect to win this match at all cost.
On the other hand Arsenal vs Chelsea is the match to watch, because Arsenal is the only team that has beat Chelsea since Rosenior took charge and I am very such he must have learnt a lot from the 2 defeats, so it's not going to be easy for Arsenal to win, but Arsenal also understand how important this match is to their title push, so they will try to do everything to win this game. I still believe that Arsenal will win this one, but I don't think it's going to be an easy ride, they have to be on their best for this game.

[jakdanyel]

I mean yes, Leeds shouldn't be underestimated. Especially in home matches they are really dangerous! They lost only 3 times there. 6 wins in 13 home matches. They score but concede easily too...

Manchester City are the second least conceding team. However they couldn't prevent Leeds from scoring 2 goals in their previous matchup. BTTS looks like a great choice for betting. Manchester City to win can also be tried but I find it riskier somehow.