⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[SatoPrincess]

Of course, people have many reasons to laugh at Chelsea. The last time Chelsea beat Arsenal was only in 2021. It's been 5 years since Chelsea managed to beat Arsenal. There have been 12 games between the two teams since Chelsea last won, and in those 12 games, Chelsea hasn't managed to beat Arsenal. And note that in the last two seasons, Chelsea made many signings and are in a lower position than Manchester United.

Looking at the table now, it’s incredible that Manchester United are in 3rd place ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea.
Tbh pre game I was so worried about Arsenal losing points that I didn’t realised that Arsenal has such a good stat against Chelsea. I have to give special credit to Raya, he was instrumental in the victory last night. No surprise he won man of the match.
I just watched Joe Hart’s analysis of Raya’s saves, and it’s refreshing to see an unbiased analysis. Raya is undoubtedly the best goalkeeper in the premier league this season.
 

[Solodoski]

I have been seeing it all over social media since the match ended. As much as it’s entertaining to banter other clubs, it doesn’t tell the full story. Arsenal were struggling today against 10 men, it’s a miracle that they didn’t throw the points away. We can banter Chelsea all week, but I rather much prefer to see Arsenal lifting the trophy rather than having Chelsea in their pocket so to speak.

The meme is all over the internet. Chelsea officially accepting to be Arsenal's bride. No more debate on which team is better, the stats clearly shows us Arsenal is better than Chelsea for 5 years.

Chelsea will always brag about playing better with 10 men. When they got red carded against Manchester United they started playing well. I think they are a better club when they get a red card. Chelsea should keep on conceding red cards. 9 for a start, 5 more to go before the season end.

[SatoPrincess]

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The meme is all over the internet. Chelsea officially accepting to be Arsenal's bride. No more debate on which team is better, the stats clearly shows us Arsenal is better than Chelsea for 5 years.

Chelsea will always brag about playing better with 10 men. When they got red carded against Manchester United they started playing well. I think they are a better club when they get a red card. Chelsea should keep on conceding red cards. 9 for a start, 5 more to go before the season end.

LOL I don’t know about Chelsea fans accepting that. They are crying about ref decisions and as you can see from comments on this thread, they are still trolling with their FIFA Club World Champions title. How can Chelsea fans boast of being CWC when they can’t even compete for the premier league title or even finish in the top 4.

[Volgastallion]

I really think Chelsea deserves a lot more yesterday, i mean they play a lot better than expected and it was a really good game to see, plus for me it was a clear penalty what Raya made against Joao Pedro, he didnt tocuh the ball at all, he only punch the face of Joao Pedro.

Another big win for Arsenal which is now followed by Manchester City and....... Manchester United  CRAZY.

[X-ray]

I really think Chelsea deserves a lot more yesterday, i mean they play a lot better than expected and it was a really good game to see, plus for me it was a clear penalty what Raya made against Joao Pedro, he didnt tocuh the ball at all, he only punch the face of Joao Pedro.

A silly mistake by Sanchez cost Chelsea three points. If he could be even more calm when it came to the set piece of Arsenal. I guess he would not be doing that a small mistake. It's very sad he's never learning from his past performance. He looked so nervous, and i'm wondering what's in his mind at that time. I think they truly need a better goalie than him. His form has been regressing so hard by throwing a draw against Arsenal.

[MainIbem]

I really think Chelsea deserves a lot more yesterday, i mean they play a lot better than expected and it was a really good game to see, plus for me it was a clear penalty what Raya made against Joao Pedro, he didnt tocuh the ball at all, he only punch the face of Joao Pedro.

Another big win for Arsenal which is now followed by Manchester City and....... Manchester United  CRAZY.

Sometimes playing better than is not really enough to win a match, I noticed that when Manchester United played Arsenal in the first leg this season, we played better in a way that even Arteta was surprised but we were so unfortunate while Arsenal got lucky, same thing that happened with Chelsea yesterday. They just have to try amd be more careful in their next match since there still hope to qualify for the Champions League. United is back under Carrick, top 3 looks good. 

[1kodumtek7]

A really nice comeback that was by Manchester United! The red card was also a serious help of course. Bruno Fernandes is still everything for this team. He was the man of the match.

Tottenham are doing their best to relegate with another loss.    This time they aren't that far from relegation zone either unlike the previous season. Only 4 points!

I really think Chelsea deserves a lot more yesterday, i mean they play a lot better than expected and it was a really good game to see, plus for me it was a clear penalty what Raya made against Joao Pedro, he didnt tocuh the ball at all, he only punch the face of Joao Pedro.

Another big win for Arsenal which is now followed by Manchester City and....... Manchester United  CRAZY.

I can't agree with you more on that! Chelsea were still able to fight back easily against Arsenal. Even after the red card! There was an incredible save by Raya after that even... Arsenal won but still doesn't give me confidence about winning the league.

[GiftedMAN]

A silly mistake by Sanchez cost Chelsea three points. If he could be even more calm when it came to the set piece of Arsenal. I guess he would not be doing that a small mistake. It's very sad he's never learning from his past performance. He looked so nervous, and i'm wondering what's in his mind at that time. I think they truly need a better goalie than him. His form has been regressing so hard by throwing a draw against Arsenal.

You don't have to blame Sanchez, it seems you haven't noticed that Arsenal is very good at set piece, it's always a big advantage for them whenever the ball goes to the corner and they've perfected their tactics so well that it gets the opponents confused especially their keeper, you saw how Arsenal players keep confusing  Chelsea defenders in the buildup before the goal entered the post.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

LOL I don’t know about Chelsea fans accepting that. They are crying about ref decisions and as you can see from comments on this thread, they are still trolling with their FIFA Club World Champions title. How can Chelsea fans boast of being CWC when they can’t even compete for the premier league title or even finish in the top 4.

Chelsea players haven't learned from their previous mistakes, as the red card should have been avoidable and I even noticed that even without the foul, it didn't create any problems for the goal. This shows the attitude of most Chelsea players who are unable to play with a more secure system and instead blame the referee's decisions. Taking pride in the FIFA Club World Champion trophy isn't ideal, as we see this team as directionless in the competition, even though they had a chance to finish in a good position in the standings by the end of the season if they performed consistently and avoided unnecessary errors.

[topbitcoin]

Arsenal won but still doesn't give me confidence about winning the league.

That's to be expected especially seeing how they have done in the last few seasons there must be a doubt about Arsenal especially when their focus is divided for the competitions they are still running but at the moment they are still trying to maintain performance and for me that is a very good thing for Arsenal.

Right now they just have to focus on performance and maintain their consistency, Arteta certainly doesn't want to let go of this just like that unless he is always satisfied in the runner-up rankings as has always happened in the last 4 seasons.
Arsenal's hopes are still great when their performance is well maintained but when they start to falter with their performance then it's over for Arsenal because maybe they have to give the trophy to another club again as it has been in the past few seasons.

[Not your key not your BTC]

I have been seeing it all over social media since the match ended. As much as it’s entertaining to banter other clubs, it doesn’t tell the full story. Arsenal were struggling today against 10 men, it’s a miracle that they didn’t throw the points away. We can banter Chelsea all week, but I rather much prefer to see Arsenal lifting the trophy rather than having Chelsea in their pocket so to speak.

It's not without reason that many people are laughing at Chelsea, as they haven't won against Arsenal in their last 10 matches. Despite bringing in many quality players in recent seasons, Chelsea still hasn't been able to beat Arsenal. Clearly, many people are laughing at Chelsea, as London derbies always leave interesting stories. For Arsenal, a win over Chelsea isn't particularly special, as if they don't lift a trophy this season, their record will be in vain.

[RaltcoinsB]

LOL I don’t know about Chelsea fans accepting that. They are crying about ref decisions and as you can see from comments on this thread, they are still trolling with their FIFA Club World Champions title. How can Chelsea fans boast of being CWC when they can’t even compete for the premier league title or even finish in the top 4.

Chelsea players haven't learned from their previous mistakes, as the red card should have been avoidable and I even noticed that even without the foul, it didn't create any problems for the goal. This shows the attitude of most Chelsea players who are unable to play with a more secure system and instead blame the referee's decisions. Taking pride in the FIFA Club World Champion trophy isn't ideal, as we see this team as directionless in the competition, even though they had a chance to finish in a good position in the standings by the end of the season if they performed consistently and avoided unnecessary errors.

Neto's red card completely extinguished Chelsea's hopes. Chelsea, struggling for a draw, were reduced to ten men and therefore couldn't be effective in the remaining minutes. Arsenal, however, continued their fight and are currently still ahead of Manchester City. Manchester City, despite having a game in hand, are five points behind Arsenal. If Manchester City completes their postponed game and wins, the gap with Arsenal will be reduced to two points. Arsenal seems determined not to let Manchester City win the championship this year.

[Zlantann]

Chelsea players haven't learned from their previous mistakes, as the red card should have been avoidable and I even noticed that even without the foul, it didn't create any problems for the goal. This shows the attitude of most Chelsea players who are unable to play with a more secure system and instead blame the referee's decisions. Taking pride in the FIFA Club World Champion trophy isn't ideal, as we see this team as directionless in the competition, even though they had a chance to finish in a good position in the standings by the end of the season if they performed consistently and avoided unnecessary errors.

Chelsea's problems this season are red cards and set-pieces. A club that has gotten seven red cards this season should reconsider its playing pattern. And sometimes these red cards come from unserious situations that didn't pose any danger to the club. 

Another problem is set pieces, which have led them to concede some goals/. Arsenal's two goals yesterday came from corner kicks that Chelsea defenders couldn't handle properly. Fans will always seek means to console themselves for the poor performance of their club. So don't be surprise that the Blues fans will always refer you to the  FIFA Club World Champion win. 

[SmartCharpa]

Of course, people have many reasons to laugh at Chelsea. The last time Chelsea beat Arsenal was only in 2021. It's been 5 years since Chelsea managed to beat Arsenal. There have been 12 games between the two teams since Chelsea last won, and in those 12 games, Chelsea hasn't managed to beat Arsenal. And note that in the last two seasons, Chelsea made many signings and are in a lower position than Manchester United.

Chelsea have been spending a lot of money to gather young players, but they are still struggling to win their games. Imagine the last time Chelsea won against Arsenal with the money they have spent during the transfer window since the 2021. Red cards is part of the reason why they have been loosing their games. Chelsea had zero shots on target in the first half with one goal, while they had three in the second half with zero goal against Arsenal.

The meme is all over the internet. Chelsea officially accepting to be Arsenal's bride. No more debate on which team is better, the stats clearly shows us Arsenal is better than Chelsea for 5 years.

Chelsea will always brag about playing better with 10 men. When they got red carded against Manchester United they started playing well. I think they are a better club when they get a red card. Chelsea should keep on conceding red cards. 9 for a start, 5 more to go before the season end.

Chelsea performance always look better when they play with 10 men, I remember the last time they played against Arsenal in the Premier League, the match was a draw, despite the fact that they were reduced to 10 men. Chelsea have turned into a toy that Arsenal use to play with. Chelsea were second in the table, to the point that we believe that they were the title contenders for this season, but look at where they are now.

[abaeze]

Arsenal won but still doesn't give me confidence about winning the league.

That's to be expected especially seeing how they have done in the last few seasons there must be a doubt about Arsenal especially when their focus is divided for the competitions they are still running but at the moment they are still trying to maintain performance and for me that is a very good thing for Arsenal.
 

In fact, repeating the same thing weakens any player or team mentally. So the coach has to deal with this disease with the team's players. Since Arsenal's problem is known, the coach has to find the solution to the problem. In my opinion, regular motivation should be given to the players to strengthen them mentally. This will increase their confidence, they will understand that they have won all the matches they have played in the past and will win in the future as well. Then it is hoped that they will be able to create new history. However, Arsenal's current position and performance are really much better than before, so they should go out on the field to win.

[Stavri]

Chelsea players haven't learned from their previous mistakes, as the red card should have been avoidable and I even noticed that even without the foul, it didn't create any problems for the goal. This shows the attitude of most Chelsea players who are unable to play with a more secure system and instead blame the referee's decisions. Taking pride in the FIFA Club World Champion trophy isn't ideal, as we see this team as directionless in the competition, even though they had a chance to finish in a good position in the standings by the end of the season if they performed consistently and avoided unnecessary errors.

Chelsea's problems this season are red cards and set-pieces. A club that has gotten seven red cards this season should reconsider its playing pattern. And sometimes these red cards come from unserious situations that didn't pose any danger to the club. 

Another problem is set pieces, which have led them to concede some goals/. Arsenal's two goals yesterday came from corner kicks that Chelsea defenders couldn't handle properly. Fans will always seek means to console themselves for the poor performance of their club. So don't be surprise that the Blues fans will always refer you to the  FIFA Club World Champion win. 

yeah. Arsenal are genuinely incredible at set pieces. They have basically found a cheat code for corners. they keep converting them as if they’re penalties  they have literally broken the game with their corners...

[giammangiato]

 Arsenal won but still doesn't give me confidence about winning the league.

Doesn't the points advantage give you the certainty that he will win the championship?
In my opinion Arsenal don't even have to make that much effort to keep first place, they could just play conservatively and put a few goals in simple games, certainly making mistakes would compromise all the work they have done to date.
Manchester United are the team that are getting excited in the Premiere and there is no point in turning everything around and making the Premiere even more competitive.

[B-BossMan]

Of course, people have many reasons to laugh at Chelsea. The last time Chelsea beat Arsenal was only in 2021. It's been 5 years since Chelsea managed to beat Arsenal. There have been 12 games between the two teams since Chelsea last won, and in those 12 games, Chelsea hasn't managed to beat Arsenal. And note that in the last two seasons, Chelsea made many signings and are in a lower position than Manchester United.

Looking at the table now, it’s incredible that Manchester United are in 3rd place ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea.
Tbh pre game I was so worried about Arsenal losing points that I didn’t realised that Arsenal has such a good stat against Chelsea. I have to give special credit to Raya, he was instrumental in the victory last night. No surprise he won man of the match.
I just watched Joe Hart’s analysis of Raya’s saves, and it’s refreshing to see an unbiased analysis. Raya is undoubtedly the best goalkeeper in the premier league this season.
 

I was impressed with the Manchester United performance this period, 👏 seeing them at the top 3 position in the Premier league standings is indeed incredible and I must say a kudus to them for thier hard working.

Chelsea failed to comply with my predictions or imagination yesterday, although history have it that Arsenal has been a tougher target for Chelsea some times, when yoy look at it, Chelsea has lost three of thier almost 12 to 13 official matches, the two defeats were against Arsenal two in the league cup semifinal matches while one is in Premier League, however even when they sent off Pedro Neto out the Arsenal still faced little changes but I knew definitely that Arsenal will achieve thier victory even if it's die minutes goals. Well weldon play to Arsenal.

[jakdanyel]

We are right onto the next round matches and they are going to be played midweek this time.

There is an Aston Villa - Chelsea match in 2 days. This is important for Manchester United and Liverpool both too. Because if Aston Villa lose points it will be helpful for those 2 both!

But meanwhile Liverpool need to beat Wolves away and the same goes for Carrick's team against Newcastle in another away match. Do you expect both of them to win? 

[Uhde]

We are right onto the next round matches and they are going to be played midweek this time.

There is an Aston Villa - Chelsea match in 2 days. This is important for Manchester United and Liverpool both too. Because if Aston Villa lose points it will be helpful for those 2 both!

But meanwhile Liverpool need to beat Wolves away and the same goes for Carrick's team against Newcastle in another away match. Do you expect both of them to win? 

it will be a cracking game. Personally i think Aston Villa is playing the most entertaining football in Europe right now. they don’t waste time with unnecessary sideways or back passes. and they generally attack so quickly they sometimes rush their finishes and miss a lot but they’re truly a big joy for me to watch...