⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Not your key not your BTC]

I think Arsenal problem is their mentality, they've had everything under control: the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup, and the Premier League. They've lost two of those, leaving only the Premier League, but even now the Premier League is more difficult after they lose.
Manchester City must be very happy with Arsenal defeat, and I'm sure, even though they haven't always been consistent, they'll capitalize on this momentum tomorrow, especially with Chelsea in poor form.

I agree with you that Arsenal's problem lies in their lack of a winning mentality. Arsenal are now under immense pressure in the title race, as if Man City win their two remaining games, the gap would be just three points. If that happens, the title will be decided by their match next week.

[Derekfunds]

I think Arsenal problem is their mentality, they've had everything under control: the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup, and the Premier League. They've lost two of those, leaving only the Premier League, but even now the Premier League is more difficult after they lose.
Manchester City must be very happy with Arsenal defeat, and I'm sure, even though they haven't always been consistent, they'll capitalize on this momentum tomorrow, especially with Chelsea in poor form.

I agree with you that Arsenal's problem lies in their lack of a winning mentality. Arsenal are now under immense pressure in the title race, as if Man City win their two remaining games, the gap would be just three points. If that happens, the title will be decided by their match next week.

Regardless of the Arsenal loss yesterday I still think Arsenal has higher chances of winning the premier league this season than Manchester city even though Manchester city win their outstanding games. The reason I said Arsenal has higher chances of winning the premier league is because they are in good form and they are one of the best team in the world as it stands despite the misfortune but it will be very shameful to see they don't win premier league this season after all the nice play.

[B-BossMan]

Arsenal's hope should be that Chelsea beat Manchester City cause if they win Chelsea and still go on to win Arsenal when they meet then the hope of winning the trophy is over. Arsenal should let that happen else it would seem like they're cursed with near miss of trophy syndrome, before the season went this far, they had hope of winning the quadruple but not it seems they might only win one or none.
 
 Chelsea vs Manchester City is always a thug of war, even when Chelsea is not in form they still try to stand up to City however I doubt Chelsea would do anything better today although they have the advantage of playing at home. As for Arsenal I'm really disappointed at them i gave them a benefit of doubt but they're not doing well as expected.

Arsenal hope Chelsea will beat Man City in the PL today because the Gunners are aware Man City are better than them. City require points to pressure the Gunners. Arsenal pray Chelsea beat Man City because they will lose the match against Man City next week. Arsenal know City are strong.

Good, that's exactly what would actually be an Arsenal's main prayers point now. They will be hoping that the Chelsea should get a victory against Manchester City so that they can drop a point from the table, as such the pressure would be less and easier for them on the title race, at this juncture every piny of a little point matters alots for Bith Arsenal and Manchester City and if there's any slip coming from Manchester city it could definitely gives Arsenal a bigger advantages on the table.

Let's be sincerely speaking, it wouldn’t be easy for Manchester City to defeat Chelsea and the same thing goes to Chelsea, it wouldn’t easy for them too, because Chelsea have been quite inconsistent despite the Chelsea’s key players. So even if Arsenal hoping for Chelsea win,it's still not going to be an easy tasks, it's gonna be a tougher match for both of them.

[asriloni]

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Someone please check on Arsenal's mental wellbeing, how they hell does Arsenal have such a big game in the pipeline and already they have big games to come from UEFA which leaves them with a mountain to climb..

You know what, even in today's game I'm sure this City- Chelsea game, we all know who Arsenal will be rooting for but once Citeh get that result it's over for The Gunners, what a turn of event's  Bottlers FC 

The win against Chelsea and Arsenal have to be City's key to win the league. I think it's very possible caused by those duo london clubs are suffering the terrible situation in their squads. So they're not ready yet to face in form City, with so many great players in the club.

We know all of Arsenal fans are favoring Chelsea to help them in winning the EPL trophy, but Liam Rosenior is not a guy who is gonna save them.

My crystal ball tells that city is gonna take thee points from Chelsea, then against Arsenal. So i expect 6 important points to be farmed from duo london clubs.

If Arsenal really bottle their current title chance, they have to be the most dramatic club to lose the trophy ever.

[Bigjoe33]

I think Arsenal problem is their mentality, they've had everything under control: the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup, and the Premier League. They've lost two of those, leaving only the Premier League, but even now the Premier League is more difficult after they lose.
Manchester City must be very happy with Arsenal defeat, and I'm sure, even though they haven't always been consistent, they'll capitalize on this momentum tomorrow, especially with Chelsea in poor form.

I agree with you that Arsenal's problem lies in their lack of a winning mentality. Arsenal are now under immense pressure in the title race, as if Man City win their two remaining games, the gap would be just three points. If that happens, the title will be decided by their match next week.

After the city Arsenal match, they still have 5 more matches to play, and that's still about 15 points up for grabs, and anything can still happen. You know, as it is, and at this point, 1 point is too crucial to be left behind. So in that remaining 5 matches, a single draw might go on to decide the fate of any club. So, let's not say they race is over after the match between Arsenal and City, there is still mote five matched and any one can lose of draw.

Arsenal already messed up, and they have put themselves in immense preasures, and if they can't stand it, then city will.

[Sexylizzy2813]

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Someone please check on Arsenal's mental wellbeing, how they hell does Arsenal have such a big game in the pipeline and already they have big games to come from UEFA which leaves them with a mountain to climb..

You know what, even in today's game I'm sure this City- Chelsea game, we all know who Arsenal will be rooting for but once Citeh get that result it's over for The Gunners, what a turn of event's   Bottlers FC 

There's nothing big in both the next league game and the upcoming game in the champions league. Arsenal haven't been at their best but that doesn't mean these two games are as big as you see it, to the Gunners every game they play since we're approaching the end of the season every game is important I mean very important, so we shouldn't make Sporting CP that are visiting the Emirates look so serious, it is clear that Arsenal will always mess up but you see this Sporting CP game should be one of those easy game for Arsenal.
Don't worry Arsenal won't bottle the EPL title this season and for me I'd say the Gunners shouldn't wait for Chelsea to do their job for them, the EPL is a very hard league and this time is every man for him self. Some Chelsea fans are saying they don't need to be serious against Man City because they want Arsenal to fail while they sit and laugh is normal and we have seen how many rival fans do blast the Gunners. Now Chelsea need to win so that the point gap between them Everton and Brentford won't be that close so no need to allow City win and we know how it will be if City gets that free chance of getting in and out of opposition's 18 yard box. Let's see what happens in that encounter Chelsea vs City, for Arsenal they must win the EPL title.

[Cossyblack]

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Someone please check on Arsenal's mental wellbeing, how they hell does Arsenal have such a big game in the pipeline and already they have big games to come from UEFA which leaves them with a mountain to climb..

You know what, even in today's game I'm sure this City- Chelsea game, we all know who Arsenal will be rooting for but once Citeh get that result it's over for The Gunners, what a turn of event's   Bottlers FC 

Gunners are fine but it is early to conclude that it is over for Arsenal. The season hasn't ended yet so it isn't over yet for gunners,they might still survive at the top. Manchester city might get embarrassed today by Chelsea which is every gunners prayer points because their defeat would be a strong relief for gunners. Chelsea wants to retain their position in the table and a aim of qualifying for the UEFA Europa league. Chelsea and Manchester city match might be a draw game or Chelsea win and a  zero chance of city securing all three points.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Manchester City have played two fewer matches than Arsenal. If they win these two matches, they will be able to earn  67 points from 32 matches. Manchester City is not far behind. Now if Manchester City is able to continue their winning streak, then it will be difficult for Arsenal to retain the top spot of the table. Also, arsenal and city will face each other on April 19. If Arsenal loses any of the matches, then mnanchester city will be able to occupy the top spot of the points table.

Arsenal have fought for the title in the past few seasons. At a certain point in the season, they lost the truck and failed to win the title. This season is likely  to be the same. But this season, Arsenal's biggest chance was to become the champion.

I agree, City is having one of its best seasons despite a very poor start, and Arsenal is having one of its best seasons but isn't being consistent this season. That could cause them problems, or maybe the nightmare will return with City's shadow looming. In fact, I think Arsenal won't win the Premier League title until they're consistent. They're only a few games away, but there's still a long way to go for City. It's likely City will win all their remaining games.

[Nightwalker(NW)]

The match between Chelsea and Manchester city will be divided across two fans, it will be in such a way Chelsea fans themselves will want Manchester city to win against their team and Arsenal will be supporting Chelsea to win against Manchester City. This will be one of the weirdest supports we will be seeing this season in the league. Arsenal after losing against Bournemouth yesterday will want Chelsea to help them by not losing against Manchester city.

[execijutiere]

Brentford hosted Everton at home. Both teams are still in the race for fifth place, and a loss for either side would have pushed them slightly out of contention. Both teams fought hard for the win, but Everton managed to secure a draw with a last-minute goal.
Burnley was relegated this season. They no longer have a chance to stay in the league. Brighton, on the other hand, had to keep fighting to stay in the race. A win was essential, and they secured it against a weaker opponent.

[Accardo]

I agree, City is having one of its best seasons despite a very poor start, and Arsenal is having one of its best seasons but isn't being consistent this season. That could cause them problems, or maybe the nightmare will return with City's shadow looming. In fact, I think Arsenal won't win the Premier League title until they're consistent. They're only a few games away, but there's still a long way to go for City. It's likely City will win all their remaining games.

Arsenal team don't fail at reminding fans of their past losing mischiefs, it's not certain what happens this season, Arsenal is in a bad shape,  City has more advantage at utilizing moments like this, it'll take Arsenal 110% of effort to cross the tin line between finishing second and staying on the first position till finish. Chelsea fans would feel comfortable losing to city for Arsenal's sake, Fans are crazy about Arsenal, they won't let anybody sleep if they lift the trophy 

[Razmirraz]

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I agree with you that Arsenal's problem lies in their lack of a winning mentality. Arsenal are now under immense pressure in the title race, as if Man City win their two remaining games, the gap would be just three points. If that happens, the title will be decided by their match next week.

After dropping points against Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal are under increasing pressure and Man City's chances of reaching the top of the table are also increasing. Man City still has two more matches to play than Arsenal. If they win these two matches, the gap will be reduced to three points. The Man City vs Arsenal game on April 19 will be even more exciting, Man City will try to direct all their abilities to achieve victory. It looks like the winner of this title race will be decided until the last game, let's wait and see who will succeed in winning the race, whether Arsenal or Man City.

[Proty]

I agree, City is having one of its best seasons despite a very poor start, and Arsenal is having one of its best seasons but isn't being consistent this season. That could cause them problems, or maybe the nightmare will return with City's shadow looming. In fact, I think Arsenal won't win the Premier League title until they're consistent. They're only a few games away, but there's still a long way to go for City. It's likely City will win all their remaining games.

Arsenal team don't fail at reminding fans of their past losing mischiefs, it's not certain what happens this season, Arsenal is in a bad shape,  City has more advantage at utilizing moments like this, it'll take Arsenal 110% of effort to cross the tin line between finishing second and staying on the first position till finish. Chelsea fans would feel comfortable losing to city for Arsenal's sake, Fans are crazy about Arsenal, they won't let anybody sleep if they lift the trophy 

You are really funny to think that Chelsea fans will be more comfortable for Chelsea to lose to Manchester city because of arsenal. Moreover, Chelsea is not in good form the chances of them winning Manchester city is very slim. Therefore I think even if Manchester city wins Chelsea shouldn't be because they allow it to happen. Arsenal fans is very much eager for Arsenal  to win the premier League trophy this season.

[Bigjoe33]

I agree, City is having one of its best seasons despite a very poor start, and Arsenal is having one of its best seasons but isn't being consistent this season. That could cause them problems, or maybe the nightmare will return with City's shadow looming. In fact, I think Arsenal won't win the Premier League title until they're consistent. They're only a few games away, but there's still a long way to go for City. It's likely City will win all their remaining games.

Arsenal team don't fail at reminding fans of their past losing mischiefs, it's not certain what happens this season, Arsenal is in a bad shape,  City has more advantage at utilizing moments like this, it'll take Arsenal 110% of effort to cross the tin line between finishing second and staying on the first position till finish. Chelsea fans would feel comfortable losing to city for Arsenal's sake, Fans are crazy about Arsenal, they won't let anybody sleep if they lift the trophy 

It's feels so bad but a real and steady reoccurrence in the clubs history, though the deed is not yet done this season, but the probability of it happening is now 90%, and I wonder why a club will have such a misfortune as a record. Anytime they are close to making it, they fail to do so, instead, they step down for the team behind them to lift the trophy.

This season, Arsenal FC has no tangible reason of excuse to give as to why they lossed the EPL trophy after going this far and close. So many Chelsea fans within my area are already clamouring for a comfortable and honourable loss to man city today. Some say they prefer to play in the conference league rather than see Arsenal win the EPL trophy. Some say Arsenal must not win the trophy for aby reason.  Though on a clean slate, city is able to win Chelsea comfortably due to there form, but they are claiming that they will give city an easy win. All the same, wether or not city wins the match, the Fate of Arsenal lies in there hands as they have proven not mentality fit to lift trophies, because they are about to repeat history again

[rachael9385]

I agree, City is having one of its best seasons despite a very poor start, and Arsenal is having one of its best seasons but isn't being consistent this season. That could cause them problems, or maybe the nightmare will return with City's shadow looming. In fact, I think Arsenal won't win the Premier League title until they're consistent. They're only a few games away, but there's still a long way to go for City. It's likely City will win all their remaining games.

Arsenal team don't fail at reminding fans of their past losing mischiefs, it's not certain what happens this season, Arsenal is in a bad shape,  City has more advantage at utilizing moments like this, it'll take Arsenal 110% of effort to cross the tin line between finishing second and staying on the first position till finish. Chelsea fans would feel comfortable losing to city for Arsenal's sake, Fans are crazy about Arsenal, they won't let anybody sleep if they lift the trophy 

They seem to always repeat the same thing they do in the past and it makes no sense, Manchester city fans are just patiently waiting for arsenal to fail again this season and from the looks of it they might end up not being able to win the premier league title. They still have a few more games to fix this otherwise they can say goodbye to the trophy this season.

[dezoel]

After dropping points against Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal are under increasing pressure and Man City's chances of reaching the top of the table are also increasing. Man City still has two more matches to play than Arsenal. If they win these two matches, the gap will be reduced to three points. The Man City vs Arsenal game on April 19 will be even more exciting, Man City will try to direct all their abilities to achieve victory. It looks like the winner of this title race will be decided until the last game, let's wait and see who will succeed in winning the race, whether Arsenal or Man City.

Yesterday's defeat against Bournemouth was a big punch in Arsenal's face. With this loss, they know they can be knocked out as well because now the game between Chelsea and Manchester City is important for the title race. In case of a win for Citizens, they could be strong title contenders, while Arsenal will be under pressure. At the end of 20 minutes, the game is a draw.

This is going to be interesting because Chelsea also needs this win for their chances of having a spot in the Champions League next season. In case of a win for the visitors in today's game, the 19th April game between Manchester City vs. Arsenal could be more important because the Citizens can steal the show and grab the title.

[KTChampions]

I agree with you that Arsenal's problem lies in their lack of a winning mentality. Arsenal are now under immense pressure in the title race, as if Man City win their two remaining games, the gap would be just three points. If that happens, the title will be decided by their match next week.

Arsenal's foolish focus on set pieces and solid defensive play has robbed them of their killer instinct. Nobody is afraid of them. They look like a team that wouldn't be able to hack a bus if you parked it. So, one point seems like a good starting point against Arsenal (with a bit of luck, of course). But against City, Arsenal will be in perfect position, as City will be forced to push forward, a draw won't do them any good.

[Accardo]

This season, Arsenal FC has no tangible reason of excuse to give as to why they lossed the EPL trophy after going this far and close. So many Chelsea fans within my area are already clamouring for a comfortable and honourable loss to man city today. Some say they prefer to play in the conference league rather than see Arsenal win the EPL trophy. Some say Arsenal must not win the trophy for aby reason.  Though on a clean slate, city is able to win Chelsea comfortably due to there form, but they are claiming that they will give city an easy win. All the same, wether or not city wins the match, the Fate of Arsenal lies in there hands as they have proven not mentality fit to lift trophies, because they are about to repeat history again

Chelsea fans said they'll prefer to be disqualified for champions league position than to see Arsenal win this EPL, the hate is real, I've never seen a thing like that, it's fun looking at how fans comfortably say this things on Air, but no one knows what Chelsea would perform today, fans out of rivalry already concluded to accept loss.

[red4slash]

I agree with you that Arsenal's problem lies in their lack of a winning mentality. Arsenal are now under immense pressure in the title race, as if Man City win their two remaining games, the gap would be just three points. If that happens, the title will be decided by their match next week.

Arsenal's foolish focus on set pieces and solid defensive play has robbed them of their killer instinct. Nobody is afraid of them. They look like a team that wouldn't be able to hack a bus if you parked it. So, one point seems like a good starting point against Arsenal (with a bit of luck, of course). But against City, Arsenal will be in perfect position, as City will be forced to push forward, a draw won't do them any good.

It is undeniable that in the end with the conditions that occur now make Arteta seem to want to secure rather than play aggressively and what we see at the end of this season is a little different from what Arsenal showed at the beginning of the season in terms of attacking schemes and we cannot deny that.

If before Arsenal could always appear tactical for attacking patterns but now they only try for several ways to get goals after that they focus more on defensive. For 1 or 2 matches this may not be a problem but if it continues it could be a condition where they do the scheme actually turns into a blunder for themselves.

There is no attractive play, no flow of the ball that they can really be proud of even though they still have Odegaard (although he is currently injured), Zubimendi and Norgaard who we know have good capacity to secure the midfield and become playmakers.

[Chilwell]

I think Arsenal problem is their mentality, they've had everything under control: the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup, and the Premier League. They've lost two of those, leaving only the Premier League, but even now the Premier League is more difficult after they lose.
Manchester City must be very happy with Arsenal defeat, and I'm sure, even though they haven't always been consistent, they'll capitalize on this momentum tomorrow, especially with Chelsea in poor form.

I agree with you that Arsenal's problem lies in their lack of a winning mentality. Arsenal are now under immense pressure in the title race, as if Man City win their two remaining games, the gap would be just three points. If that happens, the title will be decided by their match next week.

Arsenal is seriously in danger right now because the two matches you said will be will be 6 points if Manchester City are able to deliver the two matches, then it remains only 3 points interval and that 3 points will be decided if arsenal are able to win Manchester City but to me it sounds so difficult for Arsenal to win their match against Manchester City. Bournemouth has defeated Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, it was a big disappointment for Arsenal to face this kind of humiliation against Bournemouth.

The only hope for Arsenal right now is that Manchester City should not win against Chelsea, that is when they will have hope of winning the trophy, right now the game is still on and the first half ended draw, let's see how the second half will be but honestly I really want arsenal to win this trophy because they have come too far.