⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Adbitco]

They are never going to do a comeback against Athletico Madrid, losing against ATM with such a heavy goal difference is a misfortune I wouldn't want a manager to have because ATM will definitely park the bus to secure the win, I haven't seen any manager that would prep his team to stay in the post to guard a win like Simeone [as we saw in the Barcelona/ATM's match].

Tottenham should just prep themselves for next season because it doesn't look too good for them. Son just made people fall in love with the team just to leave and expose there trash tier performance.

Atletico Madrid wouldn't even need to park the bus against a team like Tottenham, Tottenham doesn't have what it takes to make them park the bus, if it were teams like Bayern Munich, PSG or Barcelona then I would agree that's Simeon's game plan would be to park the bus just as he recently did against Barcelona in the return leg of the Copa Del Rey. They have 3 goals advantage against Tottenham and will build on that. Again Tottenham's attacking style of play isn't even that strong, a team has to put in enough pressure before they can break that Atletico Madrid defense and I don't see that in Tottenham frankly, I won't even be surprised if they happen to lose or draw the match.

[Gentle_Soul]

Will the gap between Arsenal and Manchester City be higher this week you think? Honestly there might be a chance for that after watching that horrible effort by Manchester City in the Champions League. 

I must say I don't like Arsenal that much recently either. Poor effort against Brighton and Leverkusen both! But still I expect them to beat Everton home. However West Ham might catch Manchester City by surprise at home while their opponent is having tough days...

Arsenal recently have been really full of surprises lately how ever the case maybe from r arsenal I just hope they sustain the place and stand in the league till the end. Although there have been trends of them getting to the end and losing. Not like I espect that this season but I just they make a difference this time because it's really a thing of concern. For Everton I can't guarantee a sure win but I know they will definitely not lose so at the end of the day probably a draw game.

[Sexylizzy2813]

Both Arsenal and City are in a tight situation especially Manchester City that is if they want to keep chasing Arsenal for the title. Currently 7pt separating both clubs (Manchester City and Arsenal) and it doesn't seem like they'd let go of this one like risk it to Arsenal to win the league, if you ask me which title to forget I'd say City should forget the UCL because they can't beat Madrid in the second leg, something similar might happen for them to lose to Madrid. For the Gunners, is left for them to win their next EPL game and do everything possible to get a win against Leverkusen and if it happens this way then Manchester City should be ready to focus on one competition.

Arsenal still has a chance for the Champions League, but the competition is also tough, as we can see. Unlike Man City, which probably really needs to focus more on the Premier League. They cannot afford to drop any more points. 
Man City and Arsenal will also compete in the EFL Cup final, but it might not be as important as the Premier League. The point difference can still be caught up if Arsenal experiences enough bad luck. The competition in the Premier League will continue until the end of the season.

I agree with you, the Gunners have a better chance base on the score line but we can't say same thing to City at the moment and the EPL title race too looks like is slipping off their hands as it stands so they have so much on their plate, Madrid in the champions league and getting a win against West Ham to reduce the point gap between them and Arsenal only if Arteta will drop point this week that is when it will be a little bit favorable to the Citizens.
The Carabao Cup finals is very important to Arsenal than City which doesn't mean Pep won't put in a good fight and as for having bad luck I feel that Arsenal have gone pass that era of making too many mistakes when they're almost at the end of the season to get something but instead is City that are facing such errors but I believe both teams are definitely winning their next EPL games then we talk about how they manage in their respective games in the UCL.

[Iroh]

I don’t think Tottenham’s chances in the Premier League should be judged so categorically. First of all, they are not in the relegation zone yet, and this is not an easy team, they have quite strong players. If it happens that they fall into the relegation zone, I think you will see a completely different game from Tottenham. This season can be considered a failure for them, the only thing left for them now is to make sure they stay in the Premier League. Last season they had the Europa League and handled it well by winning it, this season they won’t have such a chance. So despite the difficult schedule and the remaining opponents, they need to focus on staying in the Premier League.

They may not be in the relegation zone yet but you would admit, they're dangerously close amd the possibility of them entering into the relagation zone is wide open. Also, the fact that they've got some strong and capable players in their squad makes their poor performance this season more perplexing. Take a look at the champions league game against Athletico Madrid, they had a bad run and lost that game. I somewhat expected the loss but I didn't think Tottenham would concede the number of goals they did. I wonder if they can score more goals and cancel out the 3 goal difference in the 2nd leg.
Their run in the premier league this season is truly a failure. They've now got to fight not to get relegated. That ought to be the priority.

[Solodoski]

Arsenal recently have been really full of surprises lately how ever the case maybe from r arsenal I just hope they sustain the place and stand in the league till the end. Although there have been trends of them getting to the end and losing. Not like I espect that this season but I just they make a difference this time because it's really a thing of concern. For Everton I can't guarantee a sure win but I know they will definitely not lose so at the end of the day probably a draw game.

Arsenal have an unbeatable run since after the loss against Manchester United. That should not be a surprise to you. However, Arsenal's recent football style is not appealing to the eyes. Arsenal is known for playing good football, without winning titles. If they have to play boring football to win titles, it is better for them. The reason for participating in a competition is to be the winner. In anything Arsenal is doing this season, winning a major trophy is a must, if not the entire football world will be against them.

[Amphenomenon]

Atletico Madrid wouldn't even need to park the bus against a team like Tottenham, Tottenham doesn't have what it takes to make them park the bus, if it were teams like Bayern Munich, PSG or Barcelona then I would agree that's Simeon's game plan would be to park the bus just as he recently did against Barcelona in the return leg of the Copa Del Rey. They have 3 goals advantage against Tottenham and will build on that. Again Tottenham's attacking style of play isn't even that strong, a team has to put in enough pressure before they can break that Atletico Madrid defense and I don't see that in Tottenham frankly, I won't even be surprised if they happen to lose or draw the match.

Tottenham doesn't have the attacking prowess like before but ATM is still going to park the bus against them at home.

They conceded some silly goals and that's why they got such number of goals. Yes they are really subpar and might relegated but ATM will stick to their usual strategy.

[Jegileman]

Arsenal have an unbeatable run since after the loss against Manchester United. That should not be a surprise to you. However, Arsenal's recent football style is not appealing to the eyes. Arsenal is known for playing good football, without winning titles. If they have to play boring football to win titles, it is better for them. The reason for participating in a competition is to be the winner. In anything Arsenal is doing this season, winning a major trophy is a must, if not the entire football world will be against them.

The entire football world have been against them several times in the past, just that their fans are the most loyal ones you can ever see around, they still believe their team is capable of winning the premier league title, and their efforts so far in the competition won’t go in waste. Arsenal has really had a bad run coming because they are always so close to winning the title and they end up losing everything and not get to lift the trophy.

Why everyone is rooting for them again is the fact that they’re putting in the efforts every season and showing the world again that they can do it and shouldn’t be looked down on. If not, for most people,  they’re already seen as a team that always lost out on the trophy in the final minutes of the competition, I hope they make a difference this time around. Their consistency is what matters now and I hope they’ll get to turn things around for their own good this time around unlike in the past they always lose it.

[rezakurnia66]

I don’t think Tottenham’s chances in the Premier League should be judged so categorically. First of all, they are not in the relegation zone yet, and this is not an easy team, they have quite strong players. If it happens that they fall into the relegation zone, I think you will see a completely different game from Tottenham. This season can be considered a failure for them, the only thing left for them now is to make sure they stay in the Premier League. Last season they had the Europa League and handled it well by winning it, this season they won’t have such a chance. So despite the difficult schedule and the remaining opponents, they need to focus on staying in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur one point left from relegation zone and bad result last several matches I think has chance Spur will relegate this season, in 9 matches left left have to face Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Everton is not easy match if want to get three points keep position save from relegation standings.
Difference with last season regarding the poor performance of three relegation team, this season Spur have few points remaining with West Ham if can win upcoming matches later Spur will drop to top three bottom standings team. Next week Tottenham against Liverpool but the middle week will play at champion league with impossible mission to beat Atletico Madrid after losing 5-2 in first leg match.

[KTChampions]

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What do they have to lose anyway if they throw everything at Atletico Madrid in the season leg? Nothing.

Nothing to lose except maybe a place in the Premier League? 
Imagine Tottenham beating Atlético 3-0, then going into extra time, and then on the 22nd they play their direct rivals Nottingham Forest and lose? Considering they'll likely lose to Liverpool the day after tomorrow, that would be a surefire way to the Championship. So it's not at all obvious how to prioritize. You can certainly try to win everywhere... but what will the result be?

[jakdanyel]

Together with February's MOTM, Guardiola has reached 12 in number! Things started to go wrong for his team lately though. He has been trying something new this season but that makes me miss his old ways...

If he fails to win the PL title this year then I think his probability of leaving the team this summer will increase. There have already been rumours like he will leave then. In that case I wonder who would be next to manage Manchester City.

[Ruttoshi]

Atletico Madrid wouldn't even need to park the bus against a team like Tottenham, Tottenham doesn't have what it takes to make them park the bus, if it were teams like Bayern Munich, PSG or Barcelona then I would agree that's Simeon's game plan would be to park the bus just as he recently did against Barcelona in the return leg of the Copa Del Rey. They have 3 goals advantage against Tottenham and will build on that. Again Tottenham's attacking style of play isn't even that strong, a team has to put in enough pressure before they can break that Atletico Madrid defense and I don't see that in Tottenham frankly, I won't even be surprised if they happen to lose or draw the match.

I agree with you. Tottenham is too weak to make the game difficult for Atletico to the point that Atletico will prefer to play defensively. Instead, Atletico will dominate the game and play as if they're at home because I believe that Atletico will win Atletico home and away in the second leg. It's finished for Tottenham in the Champions League. Let them focus on how to prevent the club from being relegated from the Premier league.

[Adiljutt156]

Tottenham got destroyed in the Champions League and I don't think they are recovering from that gap. Therefore they had better focus completely on the Premier League from now on not to relegate...

I have just checked their upcoming games in the league and seen there are still tough games to play. Every game is tough for them though at this point. I won't be surprised if Liverpool finish them off at Anfield easily up next.

The match between Atlético de Madrid football team and Tottenham Hotspur football team was good And both teams played well in this match but Atlético de Madrid team was successful to do back to back goals in this match. Alvarez was a person who did 2 goals in this match and did his first goal at 15 minutes of the match . Llorente was a person who did first goal of the match and he did this goal at 6 minutes of the match and that was at the start of the match and after few minutes there was goal by Griezmann who did this goal at 14 minutes. Le Normand was a person who did goal at 22 minutes of the match which was a good goal for that team.

[Amphenomenon]

Arsenal have an unbeatable run since after the loss against Manchester United. That should not be a surprise to you. However, Arsenal's recent football style is not appealing to the eyes. Arsenal is known for playing good football, without winning titles. If they have to play boring football to win titles, it is better for them. The reason for participating in a competition is to be the winner. In anything Arsenal is doing this season, winning a major trophy is a must, if not the entire football world will be against them.

Their next difficult opponent is Manchester City but I feel they might drop points before then. Anyway, they have been doing well and after City draw against Nottingham Forest the pressure on them was reduced and we are beginning to see them again as the more likely league champions after so many years.

City is far from their best, inconsistencies is still much available and the league is always for the most consistent team which Arsenal are currently the best now.

[Oluwa-btc]

Will the gap between Arsenal and Manchester City be higher this week you think? Honestly there might be a chance for that after watching that horrible effort by Manchester City in the Champions League. 

I must say I don't like Arsenal that much recently either. Poor effort against Brighton and Leverkusen both! But still I expect them to beat Everton home. However West Ham might catch Manchester City by surprise at home while their opponent is having tough days...

I expect upset happening to the both clubs mentioned. A Manchester City lose to the hammers West Ham United and then, Arsenal losing to Everton at home. Yes they're quite excellent at home, but just the same for Everton who have been pretty good with the last three away games they've played. I would love to see West ham United escaping relegation so I don't mind seeing them beat the Cityzens. The worst result out of this game should be a draw between them.

[Stormisover]

They are never going to do a comeback against Athletico Madrid, losing against ATM with such a heavy goal difference is a misfortune I wouldn't want a manager to have because ATM will definitely park the bus to secure the win, I haven't seen any manager that would prep his team to stay in the post to guard a win like Simeone [as we saw in the Barcelona/ATM's match].

Tottenham should just prep themselves for next season because it doesn't look too good for them. Son just made people fall in love with the team just to leave and expose there trash tier performance.

Atletico Madrid wouldn't even need to park the bus against a team like Tottenham, Tottenham doesn't have what it takes to make them park the bus, if it were teams like Bayern Munich, PSG or Barcelona then I would agree that's Simeon's game plan would be to park the bus just as he recently did against Barcelona in the return leg of the Copa Del Rey. They have 3 goals advantage against Tottenham and will build on that. Again Tottenham's attacking style of play isn't even that strong, a team has to put in enough pressure before they can break that Atletico Madrid defense and I don't see that in Tottenham frankly, I won't even be surprised if they happen to lose or draw the match.

This is not a match that can wake Atletico madrid up from sleep like with Tottenham hotspur current form right now if they meet with Atletico madrid ten times they are going to lose the whole game no doubt, like if i were to be Tottenham hotspur manager i will simply forfeit this UEFA champions league game and focus more on the English premier league game to avoid being relegated for this season because i don't see any reason why someone that his house is on fire will be more busy chasing rat, they should let go of every other competition and deal with the English premier league to avoid being relegated.

[Taricoins]

Together with February's MOTM, Guardiola has reached 12 in number! Things started to go wrong for his team lately though. He has been trying something new this season but that makes me miss his old ways...

If he fails to win the PL title this year then I think his probability of leaving the team this summer will increase. There have already been rumours like he will leave then. In that case I wonder who would be next to manage Manchester City.

It's surprising seeing Pep with only 12, if Pep eventually leaves the Man City Project, I wouldn't be because the management doesn't want him, it will be on his own terms, I can proudly say that Pep is the biggest thing that has happened to Man City in a very long time and the top brass would always want him, plus they stood for him even in Pep's unlikely performance talk more of a better position this season.

[Abbatty]

Together with February's MOTM, Guardiola has reached 12 in number! Things started to go wrong for his team lately though. He has been trying something new this season but that makes me miss his old ways...

If he fails to win the PL title this year then I think his probability of leaving the team this summer will increase. There have already been rumours like he will leave then. In that case I wonder who would be next to manage Manchester City.

It been a very awful season for pep, and I would say it would be one of the those season we would never forget. We all know how good he is and how quick he his to turn thing around if he his going through difficulty but this season it just doesn’t seems to be his season and I feel by the end of season he his very likely to leave the club. About who to succeed him, I think has already pin point Enzo maresca and I think that a good choice, enzo has worked under him and had proven to be a very good coach too.

For me I don’t see Manchester city winning any major trophy this season, I think they will lose out on both premier league and champions league, they have been struggling in both competitions and I feel end of an era has come at Manchester city.

They a have  a game against westham tomorrow and I feel they will struggle in this game too even if they will be able to win. They just have to win to keep hopes of getting the premier league alive.

[Odusko]

Will the gap between Arsenal and Manchester City be higher this week you think? Honestly there might be a chance for that after watching that horrible effort by Manchester City in the Champions League. 

I must say I don't like Arsenal that much recently either. Poor effort against Brighton and Leverkusen both! But still I expect them to beat Everton home. However West Ham might catch Manchester City by surprise at home while their opponent is having tough days...

Arsenal recently have been really full of surprises lately how ever the case maybe from r arsenal I just hope they sustain the place and stand in the league till the end. Although there have been trends of them getting to the end and losing. Not like I espect that this season but I just they make a difference this time because it's really a thing of concern. For Everton, I can't guarantee a sure win but I know they will definitely not lose so at the end of the day probably a draw game.

With the level at which Asernal is in various leagues this season and the conditions that other clubs find themselves like Manchester city who could have been the major opposition to stopping Asernal finishing at the top this season, but currently Manchester city is in very bad shape that can lower their power to resist Asernal winning this season, so let hope that everything play out well for them this season.

[silpersurfer]

Arsenal looks like they have to win the match well this week because they have a lot of good matches and can't afford to lose and they can't afford to lose many more points, the league is getting smaller and smaller if they are caught up it's very difficult to get them again, this is the end of the season they have to be able to win every aspect of their match, 7 points is a price that must be maintained.

[RockBell]

Tottenham Hotspur one point left from relegation zone and bad result last several matches I think has chance Spur will relegate this season, in 9 matches left left have to face Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Everton is not easy match if want to get three points keep position save from relegation standings.
Difference with last season regarding the poor performance of three relegation team, this season Spur have few points remaining with West Ham if can win upcoming matches later Spur will drop to top three bottom standings team. Next week Tottenham against Liverpool but the middle week will play at champion league with impossible mission to beat Atletico Madrid after losing 5-2 in first leg match.

And the case of tottenham am not even taking it seriously because I know the condition they are currently in, and i don't think they will escape relegation because from the beginning, i don't bother myself about clubs like Tottenham because they will only disappoint you, so there is no need to even worry yourself about anything. Relegation is definitely calling them, and they have been unable to win any of there games and even if from the beginning we underestimated them and are very sure they don't have any good plans to change from how they have been doing things for long and they have [potential players and the only thing that is lacking in this club is the usage of does players they need to do better, instead of battling with relegation.