⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[GiftedMAN]

Arteta faces a headache ahead of the remaining Premier League matches, as 11 Arsenal players were reported injured during the FIFA Matchday period (plus Mikel Merino's recovery from surgery). Some withdrew before their national team matches, others were injured during matches, and others withdrew before the match.

Arsenal fans are undoubtedly anxious about the current state of the Arsenal squad.

It will be interesting to see if Arteta can find a solution to overcome this problem in the remaining seven Premier League matches, as they are edging closer to winning the title.

I don't believe but if it true then Arsenal is in a big problem, I wonder how the want to handle the remaining Premier League matches, the Champions League and the FA Cup, the players in that list are mostly first team players if not all and no matter how good Arsenal's depth is, it would definitely affect them, I just hope it's one of those rumours cause it's a big problem if true.

[ITExpert]

There are talks about Liverpool wanting a few players, Arda Guler from Real Madrid, and Diomande, if Kvara could be possible and many more. After a season of spending half a billion dollars, they are once more looking to get some good signings going for next year as well.

I am not entirely sure where they are getting this much money from, it did not look like they have a magic money tree for a decade and now they are suddenly spending so much every summer. If they do it again, I sure hope they pick Xabi over Arne slot next time.

I think Liverpool should concentrate on finding the exact problems so that they can resolve their issues. Because without underlining the exact problem they will sort out the problem which bothers them. And signing new players is totally not the solution because the squad Liverpool currently have is good and great. And they can do great with this squad by just providing them a true guideline. They should focus to hire new coach rather than hiring new players. Because a good and capable coach has the potential to make the team this able so they can perform better. And I think the importance of a coach in a team is a thing on which no compromise should be tolerate. And if  they decide to go with xabi Alonso it will be a very strong decision which definitely helps the team to make improvements.

[Italian Panic]

Arteta faces a headache ahead of the remaining Premier League matches, as 11 Arsenal players were reported injured during the FIFA Matchday period (plus Mikel Merino's recovery from surgery). Some withdrew before their national team matches, others were injured during matches, and others withdrew before the match.

Arsenal fans are undoubtedly anxious about the current state of the Arsenal squad.

It will be interesting to see if Arteta can find a solution to overcome this problem in the remaining seven Premier League matches, as they are edging closer to winning the title.

I don't believe but if it true then Arsenal is in a big problem, I wonder how the want to handle the remaining Premier League matches, the Champions League and the FA Cup, the players in that list are mostly first team players if not all and no matter how good Arsenal's depth is, it would definitely affect them, I just hope it's one of those rumours cause it's a big problem if true.

It’s a very long and painful list for arteta, but it must be said that Arsenal have an academy full of young talents with incredible quality. This could well be the moment when yet another new talent emerges from the London academy.
It must also be said that all these injuries are partly due to the huge number of matches played in modern football, some players play more than 50 matches a year, and now with the world cup, even more than 60, so it’s only natural that so many get injured.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Smiles Liverpool is slowly becoming Chelsea that can sign anything that put on boot and jersey, like how can they be thinking play is the cost of their predicament, joke aside Liverpool has got the perfect squad that can even win them a treble but they are failing because or the manage, yes it's the manager's fault, i bet Klopp will win the league with this current squad, yet they think getting more players will solve the issue, it's okay if they have the founds for that but they should know getting a good manager will be more better than getting more players.

Well, I'd say Liverpool does need some players, especially to strengthen their defense Their attack is very good, but I think they're missing something, I don't know if their manager wants to sell or buy players. Selling would be good, but buying some players wouldn't hurt the team because they need someone with more daring They only have Wirtz, but a better partner in midfield would be fantastic.

[GiftedMAN]

Well, I'd say Liverpool does need some players, especially to strengthen their defense Their attack is very good, but I think they're missing something, I don't know if their manager wants to sell or buy players. Selling would be good, but buying some players wouldn't hurt the team because they need someone with more daring They only have Wirtz, but a better partner in midfield would be fantastic.

The perfect role for now in Liverpool is the midfield so they'll have to focus more on defence and a little bit of attack, especially since Mo Salah would be leaving. Well we're not sure if Slot would be retained but if a new manager is appointed then Liverpool would definitely sign more players, he new coach can't only depend on these players.

[hyudien]

I think Liverpool should concentrate on finding the exact problems so that they can resolve their issues. Because without underlining the exact problem they will sort out the problem which bothers them. And signing new players is totally not the solution because the squad Liverpool currently have is good and great. And they can do great with this squad by just providing them a true guideline. They should focus to hire new coach rather than hiring new players. Because a good and capable coach has the potential to make the team this able so they can perform better. And I think the importance of a coach in a team is a thing on which no compromise should be tolerate. And if  they decide to go with xabi Alonso it will be a very strong decision which definitely helps the team to make improvements.

Why look for the root of the problem when the real issue is already known: the coach? As explained, the players are already qualified, complete with goalkeeper, defense, midfielders, and forwards. They have the potential to win anything. The only problem is that the coach is not capable of maximizing their existing strengths. So it's clear that Arne needs to be removed and replaced with someone who can maximize the existing players, whether that's Xabi Alonso or anyone else, it doesn't matter.

[Finebone]

The perfect role for now in Liverpool is the midfield so they'll have to focus more on defence and a little bit of attack, especially since Mo Salah would be leaving. Well we're not sure if Slot would be retained but if a new manager is appointed then Liverpool would definitely sign more players, he new coach can't only depend on these players.

I agree with you that their midfield is very good, because they can go toe to toe with any top team in the world, but where they really needs to address faster, during this summer transfer window is their defence.
Their defence is purely shit, because Virgil van dijk is no longer the player he uses to be, and his presence in defence no longer scare oppositions attacking players like his presence uses to in the past, so that is where they really need to strengthen, because left for me, it's the most important department they need to strengthened, if they want to mount a serious title challenge next season.

As for Arne slot, I think that his future will be decided at the end of the season, which will depends mostly in their qualifications for the uefa champions league, but I wouldn't be concluding on anything because anything can happen at the end of the season.

[DanWalker]

Why look for the root of the problem when the real issue is already known: the coach? As explained, the players are already qualified, complete with goalkeeper, defense, midfielders, and forwards. They have the potential to win anything. The only problem is that the coach is not capable of maximizing their existing strengths. So it's clear that Arne needs to be removed and replaced with someone who can maximize the existing players, whether that's Xabi Alonso or anyone else, it doesn't matter.

I can not  find the reason for Slot's failure. With the help of Slot, Liverpool became the Premier League champion last season. They have tried their best to strengthen the squad  this season. They have also spent a lot of money. But even then their performance is inconsistent. I agree with you that liverpool management  should now look for a talented manager. Arne slot has been given enough time. But liverpool's performance is still inconsistent.

[jakdanyel]

I'm happy for Tottenham about this deal. De Zerbi isn't unfamiliar with the PL as you know. But he is taking over a wreck right now.

He has a really difficult job to do in such a short time period first. There are only 7 weeks left in the season. 

If he manages to keep Tottenham secure from relegation then I believe next season will be much better with him.

[jostorres]

Buying more players to Liverpool won't solve there problem because the players they have already is more than enough to win any competition they are in but they are yet to organize and coordinate the players very well. The mentality and mindset of those players has not been change, after spending so much on Isak yet the player has not done half of what he was signed for and it is very bad perhaps they should try another coach because those players was exact players Klopp was using and was doing well.

I agree with you at some point, but even if the players Liverpool has are more than enough to win any competition they are in, it is necessary for Liverpool to buy more players because they do not know if the players they have already can be able to cope in the new premier league season. There is a small difference in the players Klopp used at Liverpool and the players Arne Slot is currently using at Liverpool, but even at that Liverpool should replace Arne Slot with a coach who can get the best from the Liverpool players because it seems Arne Slot does not know how to use the players at Liverpool to get good results.

Not sure if there were any ownership changes or something that made them this way. The whole Klopp era wasn't like this, even though they had a success, but this is a different type of Liverpool, just wasting money and hoping that if they throw enough money at the problem then cay fix it.

This is why I always say that what City did and what PSG is doing, isn't just about the money. Obviously they couldn't do it without the money, that part is true, but just because you have money doesn't guarantee success. In football, lack of money guarantees failure, but money doesn't guarantee a title.

[savetheFORUM]

Why look for the root of the problem when the real issue is already known: the coach? As explained, the players are already qualified, complete with goalkeeper, defense, midfielders, and forwards. They have the potential to win anything. The only problem is that the coach is not capable of maximizing their existing strengths. So it's clear that Arne needs to be removed and replaced with someone who can maximize the existing players, whether that's Xabi Alonso or anyone else, it doesn't matter.

I can not  find the reason for Slot's failure. With the help of Slot, Liverpool became the Premier League champion last season. They have tried their best to strengthen the squad  this season. They have also spent a lot of money. But even then their performance is inconsistent. I agree with you that liverpool management  should now look for a talented manager. Arne slot has been given enough time. But liverpool's performance is still inconsistent.

Arne Slot is a big failure for Liverpool this season. He completely failed to handle big names with their worst injuries also done to their impact, but still this was Slot who failed to bring positive results. Now only a Champions League win can give him another chance on this job; otherwise, it's all over for his era here at Anfield.

Last season's win was completely due to Jurgen Klopp's workout, which helped Arne Slot have a squad that did an impressive job, but this season they have never been near their best. Even now, chances are high they will not be able to secure a spot in the top 4, which could be a big blow, but they have a chance in the Champions League, which can give them something to cheer about this season.

[Silence Scream]

I'm happy for Tottenham about this deal. De Zerbi isn't unfamiliar with the PL as you know. But he is taking over a wreck right now.

He has a really difficult job to do in such a short time period first. There are only 7 weeks left in the season. 

If he manages to keep Tottenham secure from relegation then I believe next season will be much better with him.

Even if he couldn't prevent relegation, it's no longer the manager's fault. Because there's very little time left in the season, and Tottenham should have been out of this situation by now. After playing very poorly for a long time and losing a lot of points in the Premier League, they shouldn't expect their new manager to work miracles. They should have solved these problems before reaching this point.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Not sure if there were any ownership changes or something that made them this way. The whole Klopp era wasn't like this, even though they had a success, but this is a different type of Liverpool, just wasting money and hoping that if they throw enough money at the problem then cay fix it.

This is why I always say that what City did and what PSG is doing, isn't just about the money. Obviously they couldn't do it without the money, that part is true, but just because you have money doesn't guarantee success. In football, lack of money guarantees failure, but money doesn't guarantee a title.

No, it isn't due to any change of ownership or so. It's simply because of the coach change at Liverpool... The Klopp era was really great. He also had a hard time in his first times but later he built an amazing club.

However I don't see such thing from Arne Slot! He spent nearly €500m for this season. But nothing good has come out of it until now. They are just struggling to enter even top 4. It's sad that the board still wants to keep him.

[Youngrebel]

Even if he couldn't prevent relegation, it's no longer the manager's fault. Because there's very little time left in the season, and Tottenham should have been out of this situation by now. After playing very poorly for a long time and losing a lot of points in the Premier League, they shouldn't expect their new manager to work miracles. They should have solved these problems before reaching this point.

At this stage, it is hard to put the blame on the new manager. Tottenham have been struggling for a while now, dropping too many points and putting themselves in this difficult position long before the change in management. With so little time left in the season, expecting a new coach to come in and completely turn things around is unrealistic. These issues have been building up over time, and they should have been addressed much earlier. Right now, it’s more about dealing with the consequences than fixing everything overnight.

[Alex077]

I'm happy for Tottenham about this deal. De Zerbi isn't unfamiliar with the PL as you know. But he is taking over a wreck right now.
He has a really difficult job to do in such a short time period first. There are only 7 weeks left in the season. 
If he manages to keep Tottenham secure from relegation then I believe next season will be much better with him.

The appointment of De Zerbi for Tottenham is a masterstroke. He has already proven in the Premier League with Brighton what kind of attacking football and team organization he can create. However the timing is very difficult with only 7 week to go and the situation within the team is a complete mess. Keeping this disorganized team out of the relegation zone will be the biggest achievement at the moment

And yeah you are right if he can save the team on this journey everyone will be looking forward to watching him play next season. However I expect he will not start his usual high possession style right away but rather play a kinda defensively until the team is in the safe zone.

[Woodie]

Why look for the root of the problem when the real issue is already known: the coach? As explained, the players are already qualified, complete with goalkeeper, defense, midfielders, and forwards. They have the potential to win anything. The only problem is that the coach is not capable of maximizing their existing strengths. So it's clear that Arne needs to be removed and replaced with someone who can maximize the existing players, whether that's Xabi Alonso or anyone else, it doesn't matter.

The problem is that these managers want to prove a point that they are that good and will stick to the same system they know without having to have one that will allow all the team members to adapt to it , and what sacks about this is that if system fails the whole team fails ! We have seen this with Amorim and he was stubborn to change anything which really punished him and was shown the exit door..

But if I feel with the likes of Muhammad Salah set to leave, maybe team will be more creative as Liverpool's game revolved around the Egyptian.

[Joy_learns_crypto]

I'm happy for Tottenham about this deal. De Zerbi isn't unfamiliar with the PL as you know. But he is taking over a wreck right now.

He has a really difficult job to do in such a short time period first. There are only 7 weeks left in the season. 

If he manages to keep Tottenham secure from relegation then I believe next season will be much better with him.

Even if he couldn't prevent relegation, it's no longer the manager's fault. Because there's very little time left in the season, and Tottenham should have been out of this situation by now. After playing very poorly for a long time and losing a lot of points in the Premier League, they shouldn't expect their new manager to work miracles. They should have solved these problems before reaching this point.

It will not be his fault but he is coming to Tottenham to help them from relegation so that is his responsibility now and I think the meeting before making him the manager will be about him helping Tottenham come out of this relegation zone.
I think he will want to achieve the responsibility because Tottenham is a big club in a bad situation so this will be good for his career and this Incoming coach is looking like the mad for this assiduous labour.

[Ruttoshi]

I can not  find the reason for Slot's failure. With the help of Slot, Liverpool became the Premier League champion last season. They have tried their best to strengthen the squad  this season. They have also spent a lot of money. But even then their performance is inconsistent. I agree with you that liverpool management  should now look for a talented manager. Arne slot has been given enough time. But liverpool's performance is still inconsistent.

Slot didn't win the trophy last season with his experience. It was a finished job that he came to take the glory. Klopp made Liverpool win the trophy in his absence because he built the team that lifted up the trophy. Slot was given the opportunity to build his own team with additional professional players that was signed to the club but he couldn't.

I think, it's high time Slot gets fired at the end of the season if Liverpool wants to move forward. I doubt, Liverpool management will do that because they see him as some who gave them the trophy after a long time.

[sana54210]

Too many people are making a bigger deal out of this then it has to be. Arsenal and the whole "will they fumble" situation seems to be just too much, I do not think that will happen and we should not be considering this as a problem that they may have. I understand they have lost before, and this would be a first title in over two decades, so there are a lot of discussions around it.

But no matter what the past was, if you look at this season you will see that they will do fine. They do not even have that many tough games ahead, so they should be fine. City and Newcastle games are seen the only big ones and even in that case Newcastle isn't good this year. So I am pretty sure Arsenal will do fine and win the title, stop worrying about it.

[Alpha Marine]

Arteta faces a headache ahead of the remaining Premier League matches, as 11 Arsenal players were reported injured during the FIFA Matchday period (plus Mikel Merino's recovery from surgery). Some withdrew before their national team matches, others were injured during matches, and others withdrew before the match.

Not all of these players are injured. Most of them will be available for their next game against Southampton. The rest will rest and be ready for Sporting since it is an FA cup game, and Southampton is not a strong team. Arteta and Arsenal purposely found a way to pull their players back from the international break to avoid any injuries at this crutial point of the season. This is something a lot of big teams do, but I think they made it too obvious this time around.
I understand why they did what the did though. It wouldnt make sense for their players to get overworked for friendly games and probably even get injured when they can just rest and recover to be fully ready when club football resumes. All those players getting truly injured would ruin Arsenal's season.