⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Makus]

All eyes are now on Arsenal now because of how they have fumbled and lost the league towards the end the season for 3-4 seasons now. If Manchester City was to be the one leading with about 7 points no one will doubt them, not with this number of games left. Everyone will think they've won it already but not with Arsenal. I think until we are down to last game before everyone will finally accept that Arsenal have finally win the league.

For me I think this season is for Arsenal, they will eventually win it because no team is up to the task not even Manchester City. City has been performing averagely lately and with that performance I don't think they will get anywhere. They will still drop more points before the season ends but Arsenal still need to maintain their performance and drop minimal points.

Arsenal are 90% of the way to the trophy, all that’s left is to see how they perform in their remaining matches to ensure they maintain their lead. That’s Arsenal main focus right now, even though Manchester City is still hot on their heels.
Arsenal have eight matches left to play, one of which is against Manchester City and I can assure you that match will feel like a final.

Manchester City have lsot momentum, even from the they play in the UCL you would know that they are not in form, although they are different leagues but you can still tell that that there's a drastic change in their performance. arsenal are definitely going to win the league title at this point because because there's no other team that's capable of beating them currently. Today's game will also be a win for them because Everton isn't really going to be much of a challenge to them, my prediction is Arsenal to win and over 2.5 goals.

[IceLincoln]

What the issue with Tottenham was that they actually had a decent manager with Postecoglu, he was a decent manager and they should have hold onto that as much as they could and it would have made things better for them. But they did not, and the latest manager they have now is Igor Tudor, someone who literally did not spent 12 months in any team without getting fired.

I mean where do they come up with these guys? When you look at his CV and see that he has done badly enough to be fired by everyone, then why do you get him? Who is the agent for these guys that manages to convince all these teams to hire these manager even when they were doing badly? In any case, I think as soon as they finish above relegation and they also end up changing to a good manager, they won't face any issues.

So what Tottenham can do is continue to work hard for a place in the Premier League next season. Changes must be made next season and the competition next season will be with stronger teams. 
Changing the coach will definitely have a big impact on the team's performance, and Tottenham is currently showing how their performance has dropped. They need to prepare a better coach.

Tottenham’s problem is the management, their mode of signing and firing coaches is insane and very erratic. When they hired Mourinho and he took them to the Carabao cup final they fired him just before the Finals which they eventually lost. Ange Postecoglu for all his shortcomings in the league won the Europa League for all the times they’ve gone trophyless, they could have given him a chance the next season. Sometimes sacking coaches all the time isn’t the solution when you haven’t found a capable hand.

[Stormisover]

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.

I wouldn't want to believe the rumors of Pep leaving, this is because if he was still in winning ways, let's say he won the tittle, the rumors of him leaving won't be heard, when he won the league tittle for four straight seasons, who talked about him leaving, so now that things aren't going well with his team, he wants to leave, no he should stay back and fight for his place, that's the Pep I want to see.

There is quite a lot of talk right now about Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City. However, Pep himself hasn't commented on it. Of course, if his team were winning the league, no one would even think about Guardiola's departure. But what adds fuel to the fire is that Man City hasn't even managed to reach the Champions League semifinals in recent years. The question is whether Guardiola himself wants to stay in Manchester and whether he has grown tired of coaching City. There is also a rumor that Manchester City's management is in talks with Jurgen Klopp for the head coach position. This is just a rumor, but if it's true, Klopp would be a worthy successor to Guardiola.

I bet if it's not rumor and it happens to be true i bet with the little time Jurgen Klopp will be spending there he will do more exploits than Pep guardiola trust me i have my reasons, i don't know how this may sound but i think Klopp is more of a better coach than Pep guardiola, this Liverpool that has once again become the topic of the day now was once a dying team until the arrival of Jurgen Klopp he brought them back to live, same way he brought back Mainz to the Germain Bundesliga but Pep can never go to such dying teams he won't even take a call from these club owners, so to me i prefer Klopp to Pep.

[$crypto$]

What the issue with Tottenham was that they actually had a decent manager with Postecoglu, he was a decent manager and they should have hold onto that as much as they could and it would have made things better for them. But they did not, and the latest manager they have now is Igor Tudor, someone who literally did not spent 12 months in any team without getting fired.

I mean where do they come up with these guys? When you look at his CV and see that he has done badly enough to be fired by everyone, then why do you get him? Who is the agent for these guys that manages to convince all these teams to hire these manager even when they were doing badly? In any case, I think as soon as they finish above relegation and they also end up changing to a good manager, they won't face any issues.

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You can see the reason why Tottenham continues to lose and bad their squad is hit by drought aka many injured players, on the one hand Igor Tudor is a bad coach so he can't find a solution where the team has to rise.

I can't blame all of them including the agent behind this, maybe they think Tudor is a decent coach so he is hired in this team, now everything has happened just waiting for when he is fired, if he continues to lose.

[Luzin]

Manchester City have lsot momentum, even from the they play in the UCL you would know that they are not in form, although they are different leagues but you can still tell that that there's a drastic change in their performance. arsenal are definitely going to win the league title at this point because because there's no other team that's capable of beating them currently. Today's game will also be a win for them because Everton isn't really going to be much of a challenge to them, my prediction is Arsenal to win and over 2.5 goals.

Arsenal and Man City will play tomorrow. Their opponents are not top-tier teams, so they should be able to get 3 points. Arsenal will play at home, while Man City has to go to West Ham's home. The point difference is also not too much. But catching up with Arsenal seems quite difficult. Even though there are still remaining matches, it seems Arsenal will work hard to win the remaining games. They seem to want to become champions after the last two years always failing because they ran out of energy at the end.

[Agbe]

This is not there first time of having such opportunity after all they had same opportunity in 2023 and 2024 although then was not as clear as it is currently now. There chances of becoming champions this season is very sure and certain  but can still be ruined  if they dont put all fingers on deck and focus on there targets instead of wasting important chances as they did some weeks ago.  
Since the starting of the season Arsenal have been one of the most consistent team in the Premier league, leading since the beginning of the season till now that the tournament is about to be concluded but can still lose there chances of success if they are not careful, with the way things are going I can see them losing this great opportunity to Manchester City

Well the chances of Manchester City to take over from Arsenal is high because the points are just 7 different. This evening matches will also tell us the gap between. Everton is not a weak team and it can beat strong team so Arsenal has a slim chance to win that match while Manchester City has a great opportunity to win their Match, though they are playing as away game but West Ham United is not a much threat to them. Brighton has scored Sunderland right now. The game was unpredictable but Brighton has the luck to score them.

[rachael9385]

This is the most difficult time for all the premier league big teams as all teams facing relegation will appear very dangerous and ready to make things difficult for them as they will be fighting to get out of the relegation zones and that of Tottenham facing Liverpool will be a perfect example of it. Liverpool facing Tottenham would have been on of the easiest game to predict in today's game but have become very difficult as Tottenham will be ready to sacrifice every thing jost to get off there relegation falling part and will not be happy to lose to Liverpool know matter what. Secondly I dont no what to say about the Liverpool side because they need this game to appear with more favoirdd

Any team fighting for the top four spot would have to be very careful when they meet the teams in the relegation or closer to the relegation cause they’ll be very tough and play defensively, let's use Manchester United's match against Westham as an example, Westham played very defensively and managed to score one goal with the little chances they have, if not for Sesko, Manchester United would've lost that match. Tottenham might look weak with poor form but Liverpool shouldn't underrate them cause they'll try to avoid the relegation spot.

I think the quality of football from the premiership clubs is gradually declining drastically, they have quite a significant number of clubs represented in the champions League but in this knockout stage first leg they haven't shown any sign of making it through to the next round except for Arsenal and Newcastle who drew their games. Tottenham lost with a large margin, same with Chelsea who also got trashed by PSG, right now it is very obvious that the chances of of the English clubs in the UCL are very slim.

You made a good point and this has been noticeable, the quality of performance from premier league clubs has been very poor of recent, in previous seasons premier league clubs were dominating other leagues but this season has been completely different. Chelsea lost to psg, city lost bodo and real Madrid and arsenal ended up with a draw against Leverkusen. English clubs can't win the ucl title this season.

[GiftedMAN]

You made a good point and this has been noticeable, the quality of performance from premier league clubs has been very poor of recent, in previous seasons premier league clubs were dominating other leagues but this season has been completely different. Chelsea lost to psg, city lost bodo and real Madrid and arsenal ended up with a draw against Leverkusen. English clubs can't win the ucl title this season.

So far Arsenal and Liverpool still has a great chance to come back in the second leg since Arsenal played a 1:1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool lost 1:0 to Galatasaray all from away.  I am confident that Arsenal will defeat Leverkusen in England likewise Liverpool but the performance they have shown is not enough to take them to the champions League finals so it's possible for the English teams but to make it to the champions League finals so they aren't winning it.

[jakdanyel]

Arsenal and Man City will play tomorrow. Their opponents are not top-tier teams, so they should be able to get 3 points. Arsenal will play at home, while Man City has to go to West Ham's home. The point difference is also not too much. But catching up with Arsenal seems quite difficult. Even though there are still remaining matches, it seems Arsenal will work hard to win the remaining games. They seem to want to become champions after the last two years always failing because they ran out of energy at the end.

Tomorrow? Their matches are today man. There is even less than an hour left for Arsenal - Everton. 

Currently there are a few boring matches ongoing in which there is only 1 goal. In less than an hour we are going to have more attracting matches.

Arsenal and Chelsea should be able to win. However I still can't be sure of Manchester City... There are claims like Haaland won't be a starter against West Ham. Guardiola might want to rest him for the rematch against Real Madrid.

[shinratensei_]

Chelsea 1.73
Draw 4.40
Newcastle 4.50

This is a must win game for Chelsea if they're willing to qualify for the UCL next season. They will start without Jorgensen, which is good. It is quite expected caused by how garbage Jorgensen at the game against PSG. So i think it's right to start Sanchez over Jorgensen.
Beside that i'm wondering what's happening with their bench. They're starting the game with no wingers on the bench, which is weird. No estevao, no Neto, No gitten. They have only Guiu and Delap as their attacking subs.  

It's getting even weirdest to see they start with 4 backs in total. Imagine spent more than a billion, but has to start the game without wingers on the bench and dominant with the backs in the starting line up.
It's hard to bet on them with that kind of squad. I meant how can they beat newcastle when they have no depth attackers who help them to score at crucial time. I won't in favor them with that squad composition. So i guess BTTS is best choice here.

[ITExpert]

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 is a good team and this is true a quality matches always seen from Arsenal side as they perform really good. But this season Arsenal has to win the league as it is expected from them and I think it should be as it is. Because Arsenal is hard working team and there is less injuries this season which Arsenal faced which means that they can make things by their side so they can win the title or trophy this time. As there are many people who want to see Arsenal in the top standings as the best team. And I think the match with Everton is not so easy and Arsenal team should be prepared greatly to win this match. Because Everton resist and they  put their efforts so that they can stop Arsenal to make a win. And I think a bet on this match is little bit difficult with maximum accuracy as it seems that both teams will resist and try to push back each other.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Arsenal and Chelsea should be able to win.

It will not be easy for Arsenal and chelsea to win either. You probably consider them favorites because they are playing at home. But the opponents Everton and Newcastle are both very strong.

I have seen Everton play well against  big teams in several matches. On the other hand, Newcastle defeated Manchester United a few days ago. They shared points with Barcelona in the champions league match. So it will not be easy for Chelsea to beat Newcastle either.

We have not seen any goals in the 20 minutes of the Arsenal vs Everton match. On the other hand, Newcastle is now leading 1-0. The goal was scored in the 18th minute by Anthony Gordon.

[Distraction]

I can't say I like Arsenal's game in the current match. They are giving Everton many chances easily too. I hope this wouldn't be a similar match to the Brighton one.

There is a serious decrease in their performance level which is a truth. They don't play like at the beginning of the season. I hope this still doesn't cost them the title later on.

Chelsea 1.73
Draw 4.40
Newcastle 4.50

This is a must win game for Chelsea if they're willing to qualify for the UCL next season.

So far they have had the momentum on their side. But still they got 1-0 behind a few minutes ago. They had better win on a week which Aston Villa are probable to lose points again...

[KingsDen]

Chelsea 1.73
Draw 4.40
Newcastle 4.50

This is a must win game for Chelsea if they're willing to qualify for the UCL next season.

I wasn't actually watching this match. I didn't have the enthusiasm to watch the match, but as I checked the scoreline and discovered that Newcastle is leading, I am now considering watching the match.
This will be an interesting match since the weak team has scored first. Let's see how it's gonna be for Chelsea. Will they do a beautiful come back? Time will tell...

[Creeper0]

It will not be easy for Arsenal and chelsea to win either. You probably consider them favorites because they are playing at home. But the opponents Everton and Newcastle are both very strong.

I have seen Everton play well against  big teams in several matches. On the other hand, Newcastle defeated Manchester United a few days ago. They shared points with Barcelona in the champions league match. So it will not be easy for Chelsea to beat Newcastle either.

We have not seen any goals in the 20 minutes of the Arsenal vs Everton match. On the other hand, Newcastle is now leading 1-0. The goal was scored in the 18th minute by Anthony Gordon.

Both matches are still in uncertainty. I have not seen any goals in the Arsenal vs Everton match yet. On the other hand, Chelsea is currently 0-1 behind in the Chelsea vs Newcastle match.

I am not too worried about Arsenal's match. Because Arsenal is more confident in the second half than the first half. So I expect Arsenal to score at least 2 goals in the second half. But the Chelsea match is a bit doubtful. Even after 30 minutes of the match, I did not see any major reaction from Chelsea that could bring the match to an equal level. Even if Chelsea wins the match in the end, they will have to fight hard against Newcastle.

[Jaycoinz]

You made a good point and this has been noticeable, the quality of performance from premier league clubs has been very poor of recent, in previous seasons premier league clubs were dominating other leagues but this season has been completely different. Chelsea lost to psg, city lost bodo and real Madrid and arsenal ended up with a draw against Leverkusen. English clubs can't win the ucl title this season.

So far Arsenal and Liverpool still has a great chance to come back in the second leg since Arsenal played a 1:1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool lost 1:0 to Galatasaray all from away.  I am confident that Arsenal will defeat Leverkusen in England likewise Liverpool but the performance they have shown is not enough to take them to the champions League finals so it's possible for the English teams but to make it to the champions League finals so they aren't winning it.

Arsenals situation is far more better than Liverpool and that's because Galatasaray has always been a thorn on their flesh and they have failed to win them on so many occasions coupler with the fact that they actually lost the first leg so Galatasaray will be looking to hold anything like a draw which can get them qualified for the next round in the champions league.

[Just Say]

You made a good point and this has been noticeable, the quality of performance from premier league clubs has been very poor of recent, in previous seasons premier league clubs were dominating other leagues but this season has been completely different. Chelsea lost to psg, city lost bodo and real Madrid and arsenal ended up with a draw against Leverkusen. English clubs can't win the ucl title this season.

So far Arsenal and Liverpool still has a great chance to come back in the second leg since Arsenal played a 1:1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool lost 1:0 to Galatasaray all from away.  I am confident that Arsenal will defeat Leverkusen in England likewise Liverpool but the performance they have shown is not enough to take them to the champions League finals so it's possible for the English teams but to make it to the champions League finals so they aren't winning it.

Arsenals situation is far more better than Liverpool and that's because Galatasaray has always been a thorn on their flesh and they have failed to win them on so many occasions coupler with the fact that they actually lost the first leg so Galatasaray will be looking to hold anything like a draw which can get them qualified for the next round in the champions league.

Definitely, the Arsenal situation is better than Liverpool as we have seen Arsenal draw 1-1 in the first leg of the UCL Super Sixteen but Liverpool lost against Galatasaray, that's the only difference between them. But the interesting thing is that both teams will be playing the return leg on their own home ground in that UCL game so it seems to me that Premier League clubs will have a chance of winning those matches but looking at Arsenal's domestic league play today, it seems they are in a goal drought. Can you see that it's almost half time in the 31st round match between Arsenal and Everton but we still haven't seen a goal from either team and judging by Arsenal's performance, it is likely that they will draw against Everton today, just like in the first leg of the Champions League.

[barbara44]

I can't say I like Arsenal's game in the current match. They are giving Everton many chances easily too. I hope this wouldn't be a similar match to the Brighton one.

There is a serious decrease in their performance level which is a truth. They don't play like at the beginning of the season. I hope this still doesn't cost them the title later on.

Chelsea 1.73
Draw 4.40
Newcastle 4.50

This is a must win game for Chelsea if they're willing to qualify for the UCL next season.

So far they have had the momentum on their side. But still they got 1-0 behind a few minutes ago. They had better win on a week which Aston Villa are probable to lose points again...

Golden boy of Newcastle United stuns Chelsea with an early goal and gives lead to Newcastle United, which is looking for a fightback after a poor season in the Premier league and had an impressive draw at home against Barcelona in the Champions league. In the last 20 minutes, Chelsea is doing their best to get an equalizer, but Newcastle United is looking good and having a good run of their form, which is keeping things in their control.

Palmer is looking good in this game, but their luck is also not giving them favour for bringing themselves on level and keeping their chances hot for 4th spot.

Tomorrow there are a few interesting games, with Manchester United hosting Aston Villa and Liverpool hosting Tottenham, with Liverpool able to destroy Tottenham, which is heading for relegation.

[Pandorak]

Chelsea 1.73
Draw 4.40
Newcastle 4.50

The match between the two teams was fiercely contested, Chelsea kept trying to break through Newcastle tightly organized defense, but so far to no avail. However, the deadlock was broken by Newcastle with a goal from Anthony Gordon, it was truly unexpected that the underdog would score the first goal. This is going to get even more exciting to watch, imagine if Newcastle manages to hold on until the end of the match, would certainly be a disaster for Chelsea.

[Spaceman1000$]

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 is a good team and this is true a quality matches always seen from Arsenal side as they perform really good. But this season Arsenal has to win the league as it is expected from them and I think it should be as it is. Because Arsenal is hard working team and there is less injuries this season which Arsenal faced which means that they can make things by their side so they can win the title or trophy this time. As there are many people who want to see Arsenal in the top standings as the best team. And I think the match with Everton is not so easy and Arsenal team should be prepared greatly to win this match. Because Everton resist and they  put their efforts so that they can stop Arsenal to make a win. And I think a bet on this match is little bit difficult with maximum accuracy as it seems that both teams will resist and try to push back each other.

It's been rough around the edges for Arsenal, this game has been tougher than they thought, David Moyes is an experience English coach, trust me his approach would be different, it's over 45 minutes first half gone and we are yet to see a goal, so am hoping these first half will be a goalless draw. However Everton have had several attempt, but if they continue like this without exceptional effort, the game might likely end up a full-time draw.