⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[SensitiveEyes]

Right now, it's not easy for Manchester City to secure the title because now it's not all in their hands. Here they also need good help from Gunners, who are currently leading by 9 points. The 19th of April big game is going to be played at The Etihad this is also important for both clubs. Arsenal is doing an impressive job, even though they lost a few games, but still their grip is strong on the title and their coming games.

Manchester City has a good chance of winning the FA Cup, and staying second in the Premier League could also be beneficial for them. Arsenal is always having pressure in the last games, but they have enough difference this will give them an advantage in coming matches.

Man City know the title is in the Gunners hands. Manchester City pray Arsenal will lose points because the title is out of their hands. The Gunners are leading by 9 points. If Man City win in the Etihad it add 3 to Mn City and will reduce the Gunners lead to 6.

[JoyMarsha]

Liverpool are returning to the league after a really horrible performance in the Champions League. They were really lucky about not getting obliterated by PSG in score as well!

They didn't even have a shot on target you know. There is no progress with this team ever but the board still insists on trusting Arne Slot more. Really weird...

In two days they are going to face Fulham home. I can't even trust them with my bet to win this game honestly. 

I think Liverpool needs to be realistic and not waste their energy on the UCL this season, their form is very poor, and it will be difficult for them to beat PSG in the second leg. Their best option is to focus on securing a spot in the Premier League. Liverpool should consider themselves lucky, as according to information from Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League has now been allocated five spots in the Champions League next season. Given that Liverpool current position is vulnerable to being overtaken by Chelsea, the best course of action is to secure it now, since there are only a few matches left.

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2041643422193226192

Securing the 5th spot in the Premier League is where the task and condition of sacking Arne Slot will be. If he achieves that this season, he stays as Liverpool coach. If he fails, he will be shown the back door. I think that's where it lies for Arne Slot and Liverpool, for the next season decision.

Don't be surprised if Arne remains strong as Liverpool coach if he takes Liverpool to the 5th spot. He could be sacked if he doesn't

[Hyphen(-)]

Man City know the title is in the Gunners hands. Manchester City pray Arsenal will lose points because the title is out of their hands. The Gunners are leading by 9 points. If Man City win in the Etihad it add 3 to Mn City and will reduce the Gunners lead to 6.

Manchester City actually still have hope in the title race of this season because they have one game at hand to play which if the can win, the points gap will be reduced to six points and the pressure on Arsenal will increase. But I don’t Manchester City have that squad quality to do that because they are also not consistent despite defeating Arsenal and Liverpool in Cup competitions; Arsenal will do everything possible to win their match against Bournemouth and try as much as they can to get at least a draw against Manchester City which they can even defeat Manchester City. If Arsenal can win Manchester City at the Etihad stadium, then it will be over that day because no any hope will be left for them.

[LUCKMCFLY]

when they are not the ones on the spot light and one of those teams is Manchester City and arsenal on the other hand is the direct opposite of handling pressure.

I love a important thing, which is the pressure factor, don't think Arsenal must have a lot of pressure, stress, it must be many things since one mistake puts them at risk of being hunted by a City that doesn't give up, just the simple fact of thinking that they are going to be left wanting and that City will catch them that is already stress, and that's a possible scenario, nothing is certain yet.

[Adams0001]

I have no confidence in manchester city's performance. Arsenal's performance is still very stable compared to manchester city. City's overall performance. I do not think they will be able to continue their  winning streak in the irregular next matches. Also, arsenal is not a  weak team. They are able  to play well in both the premier league and champions league platforms. They are also able to continue their winning streak in the premier league matches. It will not be possible for city to reduce  the gap of 6+ points.

You're right, Manchester City don't really have much hope to win the Premier League anymore,  Arsenal are much better then them and I get the believe that Arsenal are the favorites to win the league title this season. We just have 6 to 7  fixtures remaining if am not mistakenly. Arteta is really doing everything possible to achieve the league title and he won't make Guadiola get the opportunity to top the laziness they have achieved a title against them and Arsenal have not get believe that they will win both the champions league and the league so they are all doing everything possible to do there best to get a trophies this season.

With how Arsenal started the season well they will achieve the league except they start to lose a point in the remaining matches, if arscan be able to defeat Manchester City in the second leg in the Premier League they are surly the winner of the league title but for now they are still pushing because Manchester City have lost the Champions League already, and they will focus on the league now and challenge Arsenal to get the chance to top them.

[dezoel]

Liverpool are returning to the league after a really horrible performance in the Champions League. They were really lucky about not getting obliterated by PSG in score as well!

They didn't even have a shot on target you know. There is no progress with this team ever but the board still insists on trusting Arne Slot more. Really weird...

In two days they are going to face Fulham home. I can't even trust them with my bet to win this game honestly. 

Not a shot on target, and also got away with a clear penalty by Konate at the last minute. This game should have been a lot more margin of victory for PSG and honestly Liverpool got lucky by losing by just two goals. It's clear that we are going to see PSG do a fine job, a much better job without a doubt.

It's clear that we are not going to see these things change that much and we should be considering how this could be a very different situation. Obviously Liverpool is not doing that great at the league neither, so lets see how they will do.

[Abbatty]

Man City know the title is in the Gunners hands. Manchester City pray Arsenal will lose points because the title is out of their hands. The Gunners are leading by 9 points. If Man City win in the Etihad it add 3 to Mn City and will reduce the Gunners lead to 6.

Manchester City actually still have hope in the title race of this season because they have one game at hand to play which if the can win, the points gap will be reduced to six points and the pressure on Arsenal will increase. But I don’t Manchester City have that squad quality to do that because they are also not consistent despite defeating Arsenal and Liverpool in Cup competitions; Arsenal will do everything possible to win their match against Bournemouth and try as much as they can to get at least a draw against Manchester City which they can even defeat Manchester City. If Arsenal can win Manchester City at the Etihad stadium, then it will be over that day because no any hope will be left for them.

Times lie this are very unpredictable, this time of the season is the most feared time especially for those chasing the league. So far so good for gunners, the league is still in their hands and until they give it away to Manchester city they still remain favorite to win the league this seasons.

Manchester city have been very inconsistent, they have not been the team we use to know and that why gunners sit 9 points above them. Manchester city have had something to celebrate already this season, and now they are still in contender for 2 more trophies.

For a season which seems to be the last for pep Guadiola it not going as planned but if he can get the FA cup then it would be a good season for him. If city really want to win the league then they will have to win all their games and still pray Arsenal slips off.

[Oluwa-btc]

Another leaver for Liverpool is Andy Robertson.



Salah is also leaving by the end of the season as you already know. Who knows maybe van Dijk might also leave as I don't find him good enough anymore either. 

Liverpool will just need to go for a strong renovation to rise again. But that rise won't happen with Slot I believe. He needs to leave and I'm sure most of Liverpool fans also want the same thing.

Arne Slot will most definitely be shown the exit but I'm speculating it should be after Manchester United humiliation at Old Trafford.

I don't like how they're doing away with the exact players who embody the Liverpool strategy and style of play likewise culture. It was Mo Salah before, now it is Robertson. Well, it is what it is, he has made his mark with them same time, won too many trophies. Virgil could be bad but still stay, he is not really the fault but managers.

[savetheFORUM]

Liverpool manage to get fifth position they should be good with it, you will wonder why I said so, are you convinced that their performance will improve to make them come to fourth, they are very inconsistent, I do not think that anything good will come from them again in the matches that are left but if things change which we are not sure, then it is also a good thing for them, but sincerely speaking, I'm not impressed with Liverpool performance, if I'm ro advice them, even though Slot play well with his boys from now onward, the should be shown the exit door m, they should try a new hand who knows that might help improve the performance of the players.

Fifth spot is still not secured for Liverpool because they are having three matches without a win in the Premier League with seven games remaining, and Chelsea, Brentford, and Everton are also chasing this spot. Things are going to be challenging in the remaining games because Liverpool is the lowest in morale.
 
Aston Villa has a good difference of points, but still things can take changes, while for fifth spot, Liverpool needs to give their best, especially after losing in Paris. Now they need to stay on course for having this spot and again into Champions League while Chelsea will also be giving their best. Arne Slot is going to lose his job at the end because he failed to keep things in balance and handle this star-studded Liverpool, which is capable of giving its best at any level.

[Issa56]

Man City know the title is in the Gunners hands. Manchester City pray Arsenal will lose points because the title is out of their hands. The Gunners are leading by 9 points. If Man City win in the Etihad it add 3 to Mn City and will reduce the Gunners lead to 6.

The title winner this season is unpredictable, Arsenal is at the top of the table, but people are not so confident in Arsenal to win the premier league title because of their previous performances, Arsenal performance do always drop towards the ending of the season which is already happening, so people are thinking maybe Manchester city might be able to take over the first position from Arsenal before the season ends.

Arsenal should be able to win the premier league title this season, they are already ahead of Manchester city with some points, they should be able to maintain the points difference till the season will end, just few matches is left. Right now Manchester City is getting back to form, and I don’t think they going to lose any match right now, if Arsenal really wants to win the premier league title, they just have to keep on winning also.

[Dzwaafu11]

Right now, it's not easy for Manchester City to secure the title because now it's not all in their hands. Here they also need good help from Gunners, who are currently leading by 9 points. The 19th of April big game is going to be played at The Etihad this is also important for both clubs. Arsenal is doing an impressive job, even though they lost a few games, but still their grip is strong on the title and their coming games.

Man City know the title is in the Gunners hands. Manchester City pray Arsenal will lose points because the title is out of their hands. The Gunners are leading by 9 points. If Man City win in the Etihad it add 3 to Mn City and will reduce the Gunners lead to 6.

Just as you said, Arsenal will also keep on doing everything possible to see that they keep giving more gaps on the table, Arsenal have been dominating from the beginning of the season till now, 9 points is not small Manchester city is not that very great in the premier league this season, Arsenal will do everything to see that they maintain this consistency till ending of the season.

Arsenal didn’t show any sign of weakness that they will lead to living this title to another club, they will keep pushing till ending of the season.

[Antotena]

Man City know the title is in the Gunners hands. Manchester City pray Arsenal will lose points because the title is out of their hands. The Gunners are leading by 9 points. If Man City win in the Etihad it add 3 to Mn City and will reduce the Gunners lead to 6.

This is not about Manchester City, it's like the forces of Premier league are all against Arsenal seeing that the record they want to break now isn't just by winning the League title, they want to form history, one that will be remember that Arteta broke years of team without Premier league title to provide one even as the teams look tighter, anything that happen from here is in the hands of Arsenal, if they lose then it's on them but if they win, everyone will celebrate them.

The Champions League they played against Sporting cp show they still have it because there talks that Arsenal are  going to lose this battle to Manchester city, even City are prepared to seize this opportunity with one hand but it's going to be big disappointment if they let it happen. This gap is enough to make the team stand on full ground to win the rest of the matches, even if not all, they should make sure and win more than 4 matches.

[Alpha Marine]

Man City know the title is in the Gunners hands. Manchester City pray Arsenal will lose points because the title is out of their hands. The Gunners are leading by 9 points. If Man City win in the Etihad it add 3 to Mn City and will reduce the Gunners lead to 6.

Don't forget that Manchester City have a game in hand. Arsenal have played one game more. If Manchester City wins all their remaining games which include the game in hand and the home game against Arsenal, they may win the league because Arsenal look shaky and they may lose more than one match. The big question is will Manchester City be consistent enough even if Arsenal drops point?
Knowing Arsenal, they will go to the Etihad to get a draw. That is the mentality of the team these days. They will prefer to sit back and counter. If manchester City defend well and make use of their chances, they will win that game. It's way more difficult for Man City because they have to play Chelsea next. Chelsea may not be an in form team, but against Man City they won't want to lose and they also want to qualify for the Champions League. There is a very slim chance for City, but if anybody can do it, it is them.

[Amphenomenon]

Arne Slot will most definitely be shown the exit but I'm speculating it should be after Manchester United humiliation at Old Trafford.

Arne Slot more likely will be out at the end of the season, and while they may lost to Manchester United, if Champions League spot is still secure then he might still be in charge until the end of season but if he loses pr drop more points before the United game, he might even be sack before then.

I don't like how they're doing away with the exact players who embody the Liverpool strategy and style of play likewise culture. It was Mo Salah before, now it is Robertson. Well, it is what it is, he has made his mark with them same time, won too many trophies. Virgil could be bad but still stay, he is not really the fault but managers.

It is their tradition to let go of stars or legends once they get around a certain age and breaking that tradition on Salah didn't go well as expected for them, and that has led to them terminating his contract.  

They are planning on a fresh movement since this season was disappointing for them and Robertson will be leaving,no breaking of tradition here.

While in the case of Van dijk, they are still lacking at the back and cannot allow him to go, even if he is not as formidable as before, he is still excellent.

[JeromeTash]

This is not about Manchester City, it's like the forces of Premier league are all against Arsenal seeing that the record they want to break now isn't just by winning the League title, they want to form history, one that will be remember that Arteta broke years of team without Premier league title to provide one even as the teams look tighter, anything that happen from here is in the hands of Arsenal, if they lose then it's on them but if they win, everyone will celebrate them.

If that is the record Arteta and Arsenal are chasing, then it does not look impressive at all. It should have been impressive in his very fast attempt and season in the club  

The Champions League they played against Sporting cp show they still have it because there talks that Arsenal are  going to lose this battle to Manchester city, even City are prepared to seize this opportunity with one hand but it's going to be big disappointment if they let it happen. This gap is enough to make the team stand on full ground to win the rest of the matches, even if not all, they should make sure and win more than 4 matches.

I don't know if you watched the match, but it wasn't really the level of energy we expected from Arsenal. Maybe they can use the win to build onto their confidence, but truth be told, the pressure mounted on them is pretty high, and its effects are starting to show up on the pitch.

[IjawMan]

I think Liverpool needs to be realistic and not waste their energy on the UCL this season, their form is very poor, and it will be difficult for them to beat PSG in the second leg. Their best option is to focus on securing a spot in the Premier League. Liverpool should consider themselves lucky, as according to information from Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League has now been allocated five spots in the Champions League next season. Given that Liverpool current position is vulnerable to being overtaken by Chelsea, the best course of action is to secure it now, since there are only a few matches left.

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2041643422193226192

Securing the 5th spot in the Premier League is where the task and condition of sacking Arne Slot will be. If he achieves that this season, he stays as Liverpool coach. If he fails, he will be shown the back door. I think that's where it lies for Arne Slot and Liverpool, for the next season decision.

Don't be surprised if Arne remains strong as Liverpool coach if he takes Liverpool to the 5th spot. He could be sacked if he doesn't

I personally do not know what to make out of this but I guess Liverpool could still stands a chance only if they can turn this game around, they did it against Barcelona several years ago and went on to win the champions league that year.

But the only difference here was that the particular Liverpool team had some unusual qualities compared to this current team. The current coach, Arne slot has not done much to raise the morale of his player as the team is declining in all their performances whether in the champions league or the premier league.

Lst weekend they suffered a humiliating defeat against Manchester city, that loss indicated how weak Liverpool has become recently which also made some people think that PSG were going to score multiple times but fortunately for Liverpool they ended up conceding only two goals in a match where PSG created numerous chances at goal, it is now left for Liverpool to reciprocate the gesture in the return leg.

[SensitiveEyes]

Man City know the title is in the Gunners hands. Manchester City pray Arsenal will lose points because the title is out of their hands. The Gunners are leading by 9 points. If Man City win in the Etihad it add 3 to Mn City and will reduce the Gunners lead to 6.

Don't forget that Manchester City have a game in hand. Arsenal have played one game more. If Manchester City wins all their remaining games which include the game in hand and the home game against Arsenal, they may win the league because Arsenal look shaky and they may lose more than one match. The big question is will Manchester City be consistent enough even if Arsenal drops point?
Knowing Arsenal, they will go to the Etihad to get a draw. That is the mentality of the team these days. They will prefer to sit back and counter. If manchester City defend well and make use of their chances, they will win that game. It's way more difficult for Man City because they have to play Chelsea next. Chelsea may not be an in form team, but against Man City they won't want to lose and they also want to qualify for the Champions League. There is a very slim chance for City, but if anybody can do it, it is them.

Arsenal must be consistent because Man City have the mentality they know they can win the PL. Manchester City have one game in hand. Arsenal have played one game more than Man City. Arsenal will be 3 ahead if they lose to Bournemouth and Man City win against Chelsea and Arsenal.

[LUCKMCFLY]

That's part of the beauty and excitement of them game because they knows that if they continue being inconsistent or if they continue losing games unnecessarily, they are going to miss out on the trophy. On the other hand arsenal has been the best team in the English premier league title race so far, but they have that inconsistent harbit of losing and drawing games they should have won at the defining moment of the season where every point is as important like a gold, and this is why most of their fans are still not convinced, even though they are leading with 9 point, because they knows their club as a bottler, and I can't deny that arsenal are showing that inconsistent harbit that made them lose the title the last time they were in a title race with Manchester City, so this remaining games are definitely going to be fascinating, but I can't stake my money on arsenal to win anything, even though they are in the best position to do so, because their harbit of losing the league after being in a winning position for long is second to none.

Yes, this Premier League is theirs, it's Arsenal's, but if their level drops even a little, City won't forgive them, they'll overtake them, no doubt about it. So these last few matches are exciting, you can't miss a single Arsenal or City game. With Pep's way of thinking, anything can happen to City if Arsenal starts showing inconsistency, so now more than ever they can't afford to slip up.

[Berry2d]

That's part of the beauty and excitement of them game because they knows that if they continue being inconsistent or if they continue losing games unnecessarily, they are going to miss out on the trophy. On the other hand arsenal has been the best team in the English premier league title race so far, but they have that inconsistent harbit of losing and drawing games they should have won at the defining moment of the season where every point is as important like a gold, and this is why most of their fans are still not convinced, even though they are leading with 9 point, because they knows their club as a bottler, and I can't deny that arsenal are showing that inconsistent harbit that made them lose the title the last time they were in a title race with Manchester City, so this remaining games are definitely going to be fascinating, but I can't stake my money on arsenal to win anything, even though they are in the best position to do so, because their harbit of losing the league after being in a winning position for long is second to none.

Yes, this Premier League is theirs, it's Arsenal's, but if their level drops even a little, City won't forgive them, they'll overtake them, no doubt about it. So these last few matches are exciting, you can't miss a single Arsenal or City game. With Pep's way of thinking, anything can happen to City if Arsenal starts showing inconsistency, so now more than ever they can't afford to slip up.

Don't be too fast to conclude that Arsenal will be the winner of the English Premier league because the Arsenal I see now is capable of doing anything including losing more than 4 games in this there remaining 7 games in the Premier league.  If Arsenal could lost two crucial games, one to Manchester City and the other to Southampton in some days past,  what makes you think they can remain consistency till the end of the season now that they are playing with fear. All I know and believe in the Premier league games now is the end shall justify because hoping on any team to make you proud especially Arsenal is same as digging once grave then call it resting place.

[GiftedMAN]

Arsenal must be consistent because Man City have the mentality they know they can win the PL. Manchester City have one game in hand. Arsenal have played one game more than Man City. Arsenal will be 3 ahead if they lose to Bournemouth and Man City win against Chelsea and Arsenal.

Arsenal understands that the EPL trophy is the only trophy they are very sure of winning this season because it's already in their palms waiting for them to close the deal before lifting the trophy if they make any silly mistake it's going to affect their chances and put them under pressure now that Manchester City is bask to form. 7 points is the difference and Manchester City having one game in hand means nothing if Arsenal can win their remaining 7 matches.