⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Princess Leah]

I think it's natural that Andy Robertson left Liverpool., as he hasn't been Arne Slot's first choice and has rarely played. Similar to Mo Salah's situation, Andy Robertson felt his presence was no longer needed, so he decided to leave Liverpool to seek new challenges in his career. Van Dijk likely won't leave Liverpool, as he's the team captain and his role is still highly needed.

Liverpool really needs to make a major overhaul. One way to do this is by firing Arne Slot, bringing in a more experienced coach, and releasing several underperforming players.

These players were the heroes of Liverpool in Jurgen Klopp time as a manger of the club, Arne Slot has turned them into weak players by keeping them on the bench instead using the experience they got from Klopp tactics to his advantage, he is the one that's supposed to leave, Anderson was on the best wingback in the league before he came.

 If the major overhaul doesn't start with sacking Slot then they're not serious about doing better next season, remember that this same coach used same players to win a trophy but their form dropped this season after he signed his own preferred players that ended up making the team look weaker.

[Volgastallion]

Slot did the most difficult partof the job which was replace Klopp in the first season and get results, and he got some big results like winning the Premier League but after that and when we all think it comes the most easy part he fall apart, and we all the money he made big changes and buy several players, 0 players of the new ones performs at the suggested level, it was a complete disaster and now he is facing the chance of getting sacked.

[Felicity_Tide]

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.

Well, every beginning must definitely come to an end, and we're going to see a lot of old timers leaving their clubs. I already knew that Robertson was going to leave even before now. If I remembered correctly, he was supposed to be sold in the previous transfer window, but the deal didn't go through. I actually expect both Van dijk and Allison to announce their exit next. They're also old timers, alongside Joe Gomez that might still want to remain in the club.

Honestly speaking, Liverpool's last recruitment was very horrible. Failing to get a proper winger even after deciding to sell Luiz Diaz. And now, Mo Salah is definitely going to use the exit, which means, whichever winger they choose to buy next is also likely to struggle or might need time to adapt to a new system. They're likely to spend up to €300M or more, in the next transfer window if they want to secure actual replacements. Wait a minute, has Konate extended his contract?, because the last thing I remembered about him was his rumor to Real Madrid. If he hasn't, then I guess Liverpool might have to prepare for a whole new squad replacement then.

[MArsland]

In the end, they did play at Leverkusen, won that, and then lost efl and fa cup that's true, but beat Lisbon, all during this period. The cups were of course good if they could win, but not really that important, league and ucl are the only important ones and they are winning that so far.

No one doubts Arsenal performance this season, but it’s surprising that their two losses in the EFL Cup and FA Cup are being dismissed as unimportant. I know there’s a valid reason for downplaying the fact that, following a final or semifinal, the players mindset hasn’t fully adjusted to the intensity of the match.
Positive results continue in the Champions League, but that doesn’t mean the trophy is already in Arsenal’s hands. If they reach the Champions League semifinals, will the players be mentally prepared? We’ll find out soon.

[abhiseshakana]

Slot did the most difficult partof the job which was replace Klopp in the first season and get results, and he got some big results like winning the Premier League but after that and when we all think it comes the most easy part he fall apart, and we all the money he made big changes and buy several players, 0 players of the new ones performs at the suggested level, it was a complete disaster and now he is facing the chance of getting sacked.

It’s actually quite pitiful when you look at  his time at Liverpool .. When he arrived, many people were sceptical and thought  he might fail because he didn’t have much experience in the Premier League , but the opposite turned out to be true and he managed to win a trophy in his first season ..

Following that success, expectations have risen and the team has also received substantial financial backing from the management , paving the way for Slot to sign a number of big name players in their second season. But strangely enough ,  Liverpool has instead experienced a slump and now faces the prospect of failing to win a single trophy, and if that happens, Slot will be sacked.

[9ja Amaka]

Arsenal haven't had that many league games in a long long time, which is why people are doubtful about them, but they are forgetting that the yare doing amazing at the league, even in recent form. The last league game they had was Everton and that was on 14th of march, we are nearly a month away from that, it will be nearly a month by the time they play their next league game, which is weird but that's how packed English teams schedule is.

I still wonder why people still doubt Arsenal's performance or are they just failing to give them the credit they deserve.  Arsenal has been very good in the Premier League and it can be argued that they are the strongest and most consistent team in the Premier League right now, so I don't know why people still doubt them. To be sincere I believe the league is over already and I don't see Manchester City catching up with Arsenal at this point. I expect Arsenal to remind people how string and determined the team is over the weekend and maybe people will Starr believing again.

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Following that success, expectations have risen and the team has also received substantial financial backing from the management , paving the way for Slot to sign a number of big name players in their second season. But strangely enough ,  Liverpool has instead experienced a slump and now faces the prospect of failing to win a single trophy, and if that happens, Slot will be sacked.

I don't know what happened to Arne Slot --- in the first season it was promising after his first Premier League title, now it's a failure like this?
 As we know that expensive famous players are useless and now Isak is injured, Wirtz has no great contribution and several other players are the same, I say this is a bad season, getting a trophy this season is not expected, but how they enter the Champions League next season maybe that will be attempted by Slot.

[rachael9385]

Arsenal haven't had that many league games in a long long time, which is why people are doubtful about them, but they are forgetting that the yare doing amazing at the league, even in recent form. The last league game they had was Everton and that was on 14th of march, we are nearly a month away from that, it will be nearly a month by the time they play their next league game, which is weird but that's how packed English teams schedule is.

I still wonder why people still doubt Arsenal's performance or are they just failing to give them the credit they deserve.  Arsenal has been very good in the Premier League and it can be argued that they are the strongest and most consistent team in the Premier League right now, so I don't know why people still doubt them. To be sincere I believe the league is over already and I don't see Manchester City catching up with Arsenal at this point. I expect Arsenal to remind people how string and determined the team is over the weekend and maybe people will Starr believing again.

People have a lot of reasons to doubt Arsenal's performance, they have been inconsistent in previous seasons especially when they are close to winning a trophy, same thing with what we are noticing with them now in the EPL but hopefully they won't mess up in the upcoming matches they have. They still have a high chance of winning the premier league title

[Iamgoat]

No one doubts Arsenal performance this season, but it’s surprising that their two losses in the EFL Cup and FA Cup are being dismissed as unimportant. I know there’s a valid reason for downplaying the fact that, following a final or semifinal, the players mindset hasn’t fully adjusted to the intensity of the match.
Positive results continue in the Champions League, but that doesn’t mean the trophy is already in Arsenal’s hands. If they reach the Champions League semifinals, will the players be mentally prepared? We’ll find out soon.

Honestly speaking, those two losses actually do speaks volume of what you are most likely to expect from them as an outcome from the other leagues especially this premier league. Although it is still all looking good and this moment and it looks like Arsenal is still very much on top of their games but they have to also pay a critical attention to the turn of things so they don’t lose out on two most important trophies which includes the title they will get here and the trophy they will take home from the Champions league.

[KTChampions]

Carrick is closing in for a new contract with Manchester United day by day... They are the 3rd currently you know and have a good advantage against the team out of top 4 as well!

This week they are facing Leeds at Old Trafford. That looks like a good opportunity to start winning again after the draw they got the last time.

Leeds are 4 points above relegation zone but I can't say they are fully safe. Therefore Carrick had better be careful against them. 

A United win is currently the most likely outcome (1.65), and I see no reason why this outcome wouldn't be suitable for a cash bet. I think United will win comfortably, as they currently have 56 goals scored, while Leeds have conceded 48. I don't think Leeds will be able to hold out at Old Trafford, United are not busy in any other competitions and should be 100% prepared for this game, since the balance of power in this pair is obvious, I expect an obvious outcome.

[qurbanshah02]

Arsenal haven't had that many league games in a long long time, which is why people are doubtful about them, but they are forgetting that the yare doing amazing at the league, even in recent form. The last league game they had was Everton and that was on 14th of march, we are nearly a month away from that, it will be nearly a month by the time they play their next league game, which is weird but that's how packed English teams schedule is.

I still wonder why people still doubt Arsenal's performance or are they just failing to give them the credit they deserve.  Arsenal has been very good in the Premier League and it can be argued that they are the strongest and most consistent team in the Premier League right now, so I don't know why people still doubt them. To be sincere I believe the league is over already and I don't see Manchester City catching up with Arsenal at this point. I expect Arsenal to remind people how string and determined the team is over the weekend and maybe people will Starr believing again.

People have a lot of reasons to doubt Arsenal's performance, they have been inconsistent in previous seasons especially when they are close to winning a trophy, same thing with what we are noticing with them now in the EPL but hopefully they won't mess up in the upcoming matches they have. They still have a high chance of winning the premier league title

That is because Arsenal have lost a lot of important matches due to which people are now doubting their title win which is completely justified because Arsenal have play very badly in some matches due to which their points have stopped in one place and they should move forward and put pressure and make it difficult for other teams which will make it easier for them to win the title. Arsenal performance in the previous season was also not very close at the end but they had tried but they could not succeed in the match in the end. If they do then it will be a loss for them and their fans which is very bad although Arsenal is more important because we have been seeing them strong since the beginning of the league. They will not be able to win any title apart from this because they have this opportunity now although it is difficult for them to success in the Champions League so they should not rest in the Premier League either.

[Bigjoe33]

Carrick is closing in for a new contract with Manchester United day by day... They are the 3rd currently you know and have a good advantage against the team out of top 4 as well!

This week they are facing Leeds at Old Trafford. That looks like a good opportunity to start winning again after the draw they got the last time.

Leeds are 4 points above relegation zone but I can't say they are fully safe. Therefore Carrick had better be careful against them. 

A United win is currently the most likely outcome (1.65), and I see no reason why this outcome wouldn't be suitable for a cash bet. I think United will win comfortably, as they currently have 56 goals scored, while Leeds have conceded 48. I don't think Leeds will be able to hold out at Old Trafford, United are not busy in any other competitions and should be 100% prepared for this game, since the balance of power in this pair is obvious, I expect an obvious outcome.

Your analysis are fair enough. United ought to win and win well. Leeds are not safe yet because we have more than 5 matches for each team, and that's enough points stay clearly safe or fall into relegation zone completely. So, whatever it may be, Leeds have a good reason to fight at old Trafford, at least, a point will be appreciated since it will help them grow a bit, in a bid to be sure they wouldn't relagate. In a time like this in the EPL, one of the toughest matches to play are teams fighting relegation. They play with all there strength to save themselves from relegation. Leeds are above that for now, but they still have to be more clearer and climb. United should be prepared for a tough match if you ask me

[KTChampions]

A United win is currently the most likely outcome (1.65), and I see no reason why this outcome wouldn't be suitable for a cash bet. I think United will win comfortably, as they currently have 56 goals scored, while Leeds have conceded 48. I don't think Leeds will be able to hold out at Old Trafford, United are not busy in any other competitions and should be 100% prepared for this game, since the balance of power in this pair is obvious, I expect an obvious outcome.

Your analysis are fair enough. United ought to win and win well. Leeds are not safe yet because we have more than 5 matches for each team, and that's enough points stay clearly safe or fall into relegation zone completely. So, whatever it may be, Leeds have a good reason to fight at old Trafford, at least, a point will be appreciated since it will help them grow a bit, in a bid to be sure they wouldn't relagate. In a time like this in the EPL, one of the toughest matches to play are teams fighting relegation. They play with all there strength to save themselves from relegation. Leeds are above that for now, but they still have to be more clearer and climb. United should be prepared for a tough match if you ask me

United are also highly motivated as they try to secure their Champions League place next year. Even though the Premier League has 5 direct tickets, this work is not yet complete - the competitors are very strong: Aston Villa, Chelsea, Liverpool. But as I already said, all other things being equal, United is stronger and should win.
The most interesting game of the round is Chelsea - City, both teams are knocked out of the Champions League, City has an unclear motivation and Chelsea is at its maximum, something interesting like 2-2 could happen here.

[jakdanyel]

Today the new match week is starting with this one above.

West Ham are still a team struggling to be a part of the PL next season. They are in relegation zone now but only by 1 point below Tottenham. Every point counts at this point!

Wolves started to get better results lately but they are still relegating. West Ham have a good opportunity ahead and I believe they will win tonight.

[ITExpert]

There is an improvement in performance of Manchester City lately, but it is not a surprise how they defeated Arsenal in the carabao cup final because i was expecting Manchester City to win the carabao cup. The only way Arsenal can win the league title this season is for them to win upto 5 matches in their remaining matches but from the look of things i do not think Arsenal can be able to win 5 matches for them to finally win the league title, they have been trying so hard to win in the past 20 years.

Manchester City is a strong team and they are doing their best. They have the potential to give tough time to the other teams. And I think this is not so difficult for them to beat Liverpool as the Liverpool condition is not so strong. If they beat Arsenal this time I think this really enhance their credibility as a good team. Because Arsenal is also in a strong position this time and they are very dedicating to make sure their win. If Manchester City finds a way to win over Arsenal I think this will make things more clear about the final results. And I am very exciting and curious to see what will happen as this match is going to be very interesting and joyful. And if there will be a bet on these two teams that which will manage to make a win I wil bet on Arsenal.

[LUCKMCFLY]

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.

As long as there is mathematical possibility, there is life, that is a law, however things now may be different because basically everyone is waiting for Arsenal's matches to see how they are, a match they lose is more fuel for City, Pep has everything calculated, everything depends on how Arsenal performs, it is not easy because failure is allowed, only in this case it cannot happen to Arsenal.

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As long as there is mathematical possibility, there is life, that is a law, however things now may be different because basically everyone is waiting for Arsenal's matches to see how they are, a match they lose is more fuel for City, Pep has everything calculated, everything depends on how Arsenal performs, it is not easy because failure is allowed, only in this case it cannot happen to Arsenal.

Yes, there is a mathematical possibility until after next four games including Manchester City game; if Arsenal can win their next four matches including against Manchester City, they will be crowned the champions of the EPL because there will be no mathematical possibility for Manchester City anymore; but for now, Manchester City still have a chance to overtake Arsenal, but based on form, I think Arsenal will not bottle it this season because the team is completely and avoid the same mistakes they have been making three seasons ago; now they are strong enough to compete and will win the league.

[AYOBA]

I still wonder why people still doubt Arsenal's performance or are they just failing to give them the credit they deserve.  Arsenal has been very good in the Premier League and it can be argued that they are the strongest and most consistent team in the Premier League right now, so I don't know why people still doubt them. To be sincere I believe the league is over already and I don't see Manchester City catching up with Arsenal at this point. I expect Arsenal to remind people how string and determined the team is over the weekend and maybe people will Starr believing again.

Those that are still doubt about Arsenal performances they don’t know how far Arsenal has gone this season their even the pattern of their playing is far different from last other seasons, I can say that in the premier league now Arsenal are one of the best team which I’m confident on them that they can do everything possible to win the league this season.

Manchester City can definitely find it difficult to catch up Arsenal from top of the table, because they won’t do anything that will make them lose the single points at this moment. Their match is coming up tomorrow against Bournemouth, it’s another match for Arsenal to secure a three points in order to boost their chances of winning the title.

[DYOR+BTC]

I still wonder why people still doubt Arsenal's performance or are they just failing to give them the credit they deserve.  Arsenal has been very good in the Premier League and it can be argued that they are the strongest and most consistent team in the Premier League right now, so I don't know why people still doubt them. To be sincere I believe the league is over already and I don't see Manchester City catching up with Arsenal at this point. I expect Arsenal to remind people how string and determined the team is over the weekend and maybe people will Starr believing again.

Those that are still doubt about Arsenal performances they don’t know how far Arsenal has gone this season their even the pattern of their playing is far different from last other seasons, I can say that in the premier league now Arsenal are one of the best team which I’m confident on them that they can do everything possible to win the league this season.

Manchester City can definitely find it difficult to catch up Arsenal from top of the table, because they won’t do anything that will make them lose the single points at this moment. Their match is coming up tomorrow against Bournemouth, it’s another match for Arsenal to secure a three points in order to boost their chances of winning the title.

Is it the same Arsenal that was flogged mercilessly by Manchester City and Southampton that you are talking about or another hidden Arsenal i don't know,  if you are to talk about Arsenal's consistency you should say at the beginning of the season and not now because the Arsenal i know now have lost there flavour and are just a common team now.

Manchester City not catching up with Arsenal is what we should not brag of now because the city in question is the best team in England now as they trashed Arsenal we see as the best in the premier league without mercy

[hyudien]

West Ham is currently leading their guests Wolves by a small margin, I see them very motivated to win and that's great because if they can get 3 points here they will be out of the relegation zone, but the match is still on and there is still plenty of time for Wolves to avoid defeat, I hope West Ham wins (I bet on them) and especially because I want to see how Spurs handle this huge pressure considering these two teams are in a race to get out of the zone.