⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Webutxo]

Manchester United had just one bad game, it's too soon to judge them based on just one bad situation, I do not think that we are going to see this being a big problem just as of yet. I understand if they keep this up, then it could be a bigger problem, but for right now we could just say that it is not going to be the same thing. We should consider how things could be looking very different to most people out there, and for that reason we need to be careful as well.

I understand how United could go as low as fifth, but at the same time, that's still going to UCL, isn't it? That means even the worst thing for United is far better than last year, and I would guess that we should expect them to have a much better year next year.

This is the best time for Micheal Carrick to do better, we were all here cheering him and telling him how he was very good when he assumed the role in Manchester United, he did more than well enough to push the team to the top of the league but as time goes on, the inconsistency in their performance is not good, as it is now the only difference between him and Amorim is that he is at the top of the league while Amorim didn't but their early performance in the club are identical.

There is no time left again before we wrap up the season but I still believe Manchester United can finish among the top teams that will qualify for the Champions League. It's not even a debate but if he is not officially signed yet to the club as their coach. If he want something good in offer, he must be willing to do more so he can convince the club that he can do better than any person that might be challenging him to take the job from him.

[Finebone]

It wasn’t just one bad game, they had tow bad games in their previous two games, the draw against Bournemouth also cost them the three points. I didn’t expect them to had such terrible performance in their previous two games, I can’t remember the last time Leeds United won against Manchester United at Old Trafford, but they destroyed Manchester United, even make of their defense to get a red card, it was Maguire in last two matches.

At this point, the expectation on Manchester United is very high because the fans is expecting them to finish among the top four. They want to see this team play in the next Champions League and that would be a great news because it has been a while, like three seasons they played last in the Champions League. They needs to improve their performance and win the game against Chelsea.

The only thing Manchester United fan and even their owners are demanding from the team is for them to qualify for the uefa champions league, since it's a competition that cements their place among the big boys in the league. They had a bad game against Leeds United, and it was a game I never expected them to lose in any way, since they were playing at home, but sometimes football can really be unpredictable, so we can't be too confident on a team.

Their next game is against Chelsea if am not mistaken, and due to their head to head dominance over Chelsea, I expect them to win the game, especially now that Chelsea's form is really bad, but it's going to be an entertaining game of football, comes Sunday.

[Derekfunds]

Actually I could see they have lost their usual aggressive nature and are now for some reason becoming too defensive. You know, ut is a toxic cycle to be so mentally drained at this late stage of the season

So, the next few game will be the actual decider. If they can win this weekend against man city and get their mentality back on track they might still be in the race. But another slip would mean a complete loss of confidence. I think now is the proper time for Arteta to make a major tactical change in the coming matches

People have no reason to be surprised about Arsenal at the moment, the team is struggling but isn't down, they have the capacity to face off the remaing teams, unless Newcastle. Their next game with Newcastle would be more challenging for Arteta, they need to prepare much better for that game, City's match with Arsenal could end up unworthy of what we expect, the game could end in draw, Arsenal vs Newcastle is the real deal.

Manchester city seems to be the toughest game for Arsenal but it may not go the way we expected it to go because Arsenal may change their pattern of play because the pattern they used last against Manchester city didn't actually work for them and Pep Guardiola is also a Coach with so much experience in the premier league and Newcastle also may not actually be a threat but the way Arsenal performance is now it is very hard to predict because I don't trust Arsenal anymore.

[slapper]

Manchester United had just one bad game, it's too soon to judge them based on just one bad situation, I do not think that we are going to see this being a big problem just as of yet. I understand if they keep this up, then it could be a bigger problem, but for right now we could just say that it is not going to be the same thing. We should consider how things could be looking very different to most people out there, and for that reason we need to be careful as well.

I understand how United could go as low as fifth, but at the same time, that's still going to UCL, isn't it? That means even the worst thing for United is far better than last year, and I would guess that we should expect them to have a much better year next year.

Under their new Manger Michael Carrick Manchester United are performing very well in the start of has management but as of now United are struggling but nobody expects United to go that's far in thr premier that's a good for United.  Becuace Manchester United are planning next season will be has season because next year Manchester United will be different and fighting for every tittle ucl, premier league, carbao Cup and fa cup all on the line in the next season hope this year Manchester United can finished higher in the premier league table to qualify for ucl next year

Last year was a bad year for Manchester United but this season Manchester look a little bit in good form inconsistent but good form better than last season but the upcoming season will be a season which Manchester United dream that's season.

They have played just 40 games. The lowest in the century or so, it seems, with this club. Should they make the Champions League (they most likely will, situation is quite favourable), fifteen additional matches are guaranteed on a team that is already bleeding goals on easy.

Casemiro has confirmed leaving, earning reportedly more than almost anyone at the club. The Guardian said Ugarte unsettled him when they played together against Leeds. A midfielder who has cost the club £50m and has only made eight starts this season due to lack of trust. Meanwhile Mainoo is out here as the real driving force of the team and his agents are seemingly leveraging the Leeds disaster as a contract.

The board hesitated over the contract of Carrick as well. They're apparently looking at Luis Enrique, Nagelsmann, even Emery. Do you remember when Ratcliffe said Amorim had three years? Then dismissed him three months afterwards? So forgive me if I don't exactly trust the "data-driven approach" these guys keep talking about.

The transfer targets at least seem right for once. Midfielders who can in fact play in a pressure rather than another glittering name. That's progress I guess. And just go back to Europe, and quit acting like that is not already a huge accomplishment considering where we were.

[qurbanshah02]

I don't think they will win the match against Manchester City. You can already tell that the players are under pressure.

The match against Manchester City will be crucial for Arsenal in determining whether they can win the Premier League title. If Arsenal loses against Manchester City, their points gap will be reduced to three points, with Manchester City still having a game in hand. Arsenal's players and Arteta are under immense pressure, and this has been evident in recent matches.

Therefore, the Manchester City vs Arsenal match will reveal who possesses the winning mentality, as this match will be crucial for both teams in the race for the Premier League title.

I think about Arsenal and Manchester City that they are making a good effort and fight for the title which is their hard work and our interest. The way Arsenal have held themselves strong is with a much better effort but the way Manchester City have held themselves in comparison to Arsenal is more interest but there has not been much effort from Manchester United although they have played enough well and have kept their position in third place but the difference in points is more than Manchester City. Manchester City will win this match and increase their points but there is some doubt from Arsenal because their performance is not strong and low in any way so we cannot decide the title yet. Manchester City have tried their best and if they have a few matches then they can definitely beat Arsenal and the title will be difficult for them.  If this is looked at Manchester City is capable of being a strong team as well as intelligent, and the title won't be too disappointing in their favor.

[Makus]

I don't think they will win the match against Manchester City. You can already tell that the players are under pressure.

The match against Manchester City will be crucial for Arsenal in determining whether they can win the Premier League title. If Arsenal loses against Manchester City, their points gap will be reduced to three points, with Manchester City still having a game in hand. Arsenal's players and Arteta are under immense pressure, and this has been evident in recent matches.

Therefore, the Manchester City vs Arsenal match will reveal who possesses the winning mentality, as this match will be crucial for both teams in the race for the Premier League title.

I think about Arsenal and Manchester City that they are making a good effort and fight for the title which is their hard work and our interest. The way Arsenal have held themselves strong is with a much better effort but the way Manchester City have held themselves in comparison to Arsenal is more interest but there has not been much effort from Manchester United although they have played enough well and have kept their position in third place but the difference in points is more than Manchester City. Manchester City will win this match and increase their points but there is some doubt from Arsenal because their performance is not strong and low in any way so we cannot decide the title yet. Manchester City have tried their best and if they have a few matches then they can definitely beat Arsenal and the title will be difficult for them.  If this is looked at Manchester City is capable of being a strong team as well as intelligent, and the title won't be too disappointing in their favor.

Arsenal are no longer the same team that started the season their performance has changed lately and I do not know why. City on the other hand are not taking any chances that is why I think that they have a very high chance of winning arsenal in their next match. Arsenal already has the opportunity they have been waiting for but he didn't do it for some reasons. Card games is not enough for someone to say that they cannot recognize you, Manchester city can definitely beat arsenal during this point, this alone shows that city is more capable of winning.

[Byebyebtc]

Actually I could see they have lost their usual aggressive nature and are now for some reason becoming too defensive. You know, ut is a toxic cycle to be so mentally drained at this late stage of the season

So, the next few game will be the actual decider. If they can win this weekend against man city and get their mentality back on track they might still be in the race. But another slip would mean a complete loss of confidence. I think now is the proper time for Arteta to make a major tactical change in the coming matches

People have no reason to be surprised about Arsenal at the moment, the team is struggling but isn't down, they have the capacity to face off the remaing teams, unless Newcastle. Their next game with Newcastle would be more challenging for Arteta, they need to prepare much better for that game, City's match with Arsenal could end up unworthy of what we expect, the game could end in draw, Arsenal vs Newcastle is the real deal.

Manchester city seems to be the toughest game for Arsenal but it may not go the way we expected it to go because Arsenal may change their pattern of play because the pattern they used last against Manchester city didn't actually work for them and Pep Guardiola is also a Coach with so much experience in the premier league and Newcastle also may not actually be a threat but the way Arsenal performance is now it is very hard to predict because I don't trust Arsenal anymore.

Regardless of how Arsenal performance is at the moment, it still remains a hard decision to predict the potential winner of that match, Arsenal may not be playing well right now, but one thing we know for sure is that they are actually good and they have a very good performance to win any match, but right now we don't know where that performance is, but still yet they are capable of doing such, they can play very well as way to try hard to pay the elimination in the FA cup by man city

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Regardless of how Arsenal performance is at the moment, it still remains a hard decision to predict the potential winner of that match, Arsenal may not be playing well right now, but one thing we know for sure is that they are actually good and they have a very good performance to win any match, but right now we don't know where that performance is, but still yet they are capable of doing such, they can play very well as way to try hard to pay the elimination in the FA cup by man city

Arsenal must focus on their remaining matches as dropping points in their next match could impact their Premier League campaign. Conversely in the Champions League reaching the next round will make Arsenal's preparations more challenging, requiring consistent and solid play. Arsenal's performance hasn't been too bad in recent seasons, but they seem to lack a winning mentality, especially in the Premier League. Consequently, they often make mistakes at the end of the season that could cost them their chance to win trophies. This season they must do their best to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

[Italian Panic]

Arsenal must focus on their remaining matches as dropping points in their next match could impact their Premier League campaign. Conversely in the Champions League reaching the next round will make Arsenal's preparations more challenging, requiring consistent and solid play. Arsenal's performance hasn't been too bad in recent seasons, but they seem to lack a winning mentality, especially in the Premier League. Consequently, they often make mistakes at the end of the season that could cost them their chance to win trophies. This season they must do their best to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

Arsenal are in the worst position of all the teams currently in the Champions League semi-finals. Arsenal don’t have a significant lead in the league, whereas Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid have little to worry about in their respective leagues. Furthermore, Arsenal aren’t playing very well and sometimes seem to be struggling.

[HajiBagi]

Arsenal must focus on their remaining matches as dropping points in their next match could impact their Premier League campaign. Conversely in the Champions League reaching the next round will make Arsenal's preparations more challenging, requiring consistent and solid play. Arsenal's performance hasn't been too bad in recent seasons, but they seem to lack a winning mentality, especially in the Premier League. Consequently, they often make mistakes at the end of the season that could cost them their chance to win trophies. This season they must do their best to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

Arsenal are in the worst position of all the teams currently in the Champions League semi-finals. Arsenal don’t have a significant lead in the league, whereas Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid have little to worry about in their respective leagues. Furthermore, Arsenal aren’t playing very well and sometimes seem to be struggling.

If not for the team defense Arsenal will be out of Champions League, Arsenal performance is very poor to the extent you will not even want watch their game because they play a boring football, in their next coming game against Manchester City they will lose the game because Manchester City is the one at home and they are ready to beat Arsenal and win the league, Arsenal is very weak and with the way they are playing now they look like a team that can not win the league.

Arteta needs to do something if not he will be surprised with what Manchester City will do to them, Arsenal don’t have a right winger currently and Madueke that is replacing Saka looks like he is having a serious injury, Arsenal is in big trouble right now and i will never be surprised if they did not win the league or any title this season because PSG and Bayern Munich are the favourite to win Champions League and Premier league is also in danger if they lose to Manchester City.

[Velvet78]

There are 2 big games which can be really lovely to watch this week:

- Chelsea - Manchester United
- Manchester City - Arsenal

The main event is obvious!    I believe in Manchester City more to win this game at Etihad now. The reason is simply the serious drop in Arsenal's effort recently. Have you seen the last Sporting game?

In the other game I have a feeling like Chelsea will end their losing streak by a win. But if we look at it from a logical aspect, Manchester United seem more reliable to bet on. I would still rather bet on BTTS instead as I see a nice goal potential.

[Futurexxx]

The board hesitated over the contract of Carrick as well. They're apparently looking at Luis Enrique, Nagelsmann, even Emery. Do you remember when Ratcliffe said Amorim had three years? Then dismissed him three months afterwards? So forgive me if I don't exactly trust the "data-driven approach" these guys keep talking about.

The transfer targets at least seem right for once. Midfielders who can in fact play in a pressure rather than another glittering name. That's progress I guess. And just go back to Europe, and quit acting like that is not already a huge accomplishment considering where we were.

I am not a fan of Manchester United, but I believe that the best managers that can run the team effectively are those their ex players that are doing well as a coach, because since sir Alex Ferguson left the club, ole gunnar solskjaer has been the best performing manager that has been at the club so far.

Last season they made a mistake of letting Ruud Van Nistelrooy go instead of giving him at least two seasons at the club and look how capable he is if given the chance, because he did very well during his short stint at the club, so I think that Michael Carrick should be given at least a season to prove himself the more, because I wouldn't be judging him base on recent performance, when I knows that it's because of him Manchester United are now occupying the number third position in the table.

[Not your key not your BTC]

At this point, the expectation on Manchester United is very high because the fans is expecting them to finish among the top four. They want to see this team play in the next Champions League and that would be a great news because it has been a while, like three seasons they played last in the Champions League. They needs to improve their performance and win the game against Chelsea.

It's natural for fans to want Manchester United to play in the Champions League. As a major club, it would be strange not to be there. Manchester United's chances of returning to the Champions League next season are wide open. I'm confident that if they face Chelsea, Manchester United will win. Moreover, during Carrick's tenure, Manchester United has defeated Arsenal and Manchester City, whose performances are far stronger than Chelsea's.

[9ja Amaka]

Regardless of how Arsenal performance is at the moment, it still remains a hard decision to predict the potential winner of that match, Arsenal may not be playing well right now, but one thing we know for sure is that they are actually good and they have a very good performance to win any match, but right now we don't know where that performance is, but still yet they are capable of doing such, they can play very well as way to try hard to pay the elimination in the FA cup by man city

Arsenal is still a very good team and they can beat any team on their good day. The match between Arsenal and Manchester is very unpredictable,  but I am sure it will be an interesting one. The both teams knows how important this match is and I am sure they will be both very careful.  I think Arsenal will not want Manchester City to win this game after the Caraboa cup defeat, but Manchester City also understands that a win could put them fully in the title race, so I think I will go for draw in this match.

[Italian Panic]

I am not a fan of Manchester United, but I believe that the best managers that can run the team effectively are those their ex players that are doing well as a coach, because since sir Alex Ferguson left the club, ole gunnar solskjaer has been the best performing manager that has been at the club so far.

Last season they made a mistake of letting Ruud Van Nistelrooy go instead of giving him at least two seasons at the club and look how capable he is if given the chance, because he did very well during his short stint at the club, so I think that Michael Carrick should be given at least a season to prove himself the more, because I wouldn't be judging him base on recent performance, when I knows that it's because of him Manchester United are now occupying the number third position in the table.

Presidents often go too far in sacking and replacing managers too quickly; club management should show more patience. In my opinion, Solskjaer was doing well, and you have to allow for mistakes and give him time to put things right; instead, this obsession with results only leads to long periods of darkness. Look at Atlético Madrid under Simeone: he’s had good seasons and not so good ones, but in the end they have always had faith in him, even in the worst of times.

[Nightwatchmare]

Arsenal didn't score a goal today against Sporting CP. The stadium was silent. Believe me, they were supposed to score in other to send a message to Manchester City for the weekend. This is not the Arsenal we watched at the start of the season. Irrespective of how lucky they are to have crawled their way to the champions league semi final, I think they will lose to Manchester City on sunday. I want to see them win a major trophy this season but if they will bottle it again, it will be more impressive to see how it happen.

I wonder how Arsenal fans enjoy watching Arsenal's kind of football. Pretty pathetic and very boring  They play every match with a lot of fear and caution as though it were a final. Real Madrid crashed out, but at least the match was entertaining.

I don't think they will win the match against Manchester City. You can already tell that the players are under pressure.

Arsenal fans are used to Arsenal's kind of football so they will enjoy themselves watching it. I was watching Arsenal and Sporting game but i had to switch over to Bayern Munich and Real Madrid game because of how boring and uninteresting the Arsenal and Sporting game was. Even when it was obvious Real Madrid cannot win Bayern Munich, Real Madrid players did not accept it; they fought and almost rewrite their fate, but Eduardo Camavinga receiving a red card in second half stopped Real Madrid from creating history. I agree, Arsenal cannot win Manchester City with their recent bad performance. Manchester City will win Arsenal the way they beat Arsenal in the Carabao cup final.

[Agbe]

Arsenal fans are used to Arsenal's kind of football so they will enjoy themselves watching it. I was watching Arsenal and Sporting game but i had to switch over to Bayern Munich and Real Madrid game because of how boring and uninteresting the Arsenal and Sporting game was. Even when it was obvious Real Madrid cannot win Bayern Munich, Real Madrid players did not accept it; they fought and almost rewrite their fate, but Eduardo Camavinga receiving a red card in second half stopped Real Madrid from creating history. I agree, Arsenal cannot win Manchester City with their recent bad performance. Manchester City will win Arsenal the way they beat Arsenal in the Carabao cup final.

But they have high expectation from the team to win the Premier League because of the high points and top position. Athletico Madrid vs Arsenal match will determine another faith for them. That match will be another intense game for Arsenal and they have to win that game..

Tomorrow's match between Manchester United vs Chelsea match is another game to watch. My prediction will be on Manchester United because the performance of Chelsea is not encouraging to place bet on them.

[len01]

Arsenal is still a very good team and they can beat any team on their good day. The match between Arsenal and Manchester is very unpredictable,  but I am sure it will be an interesting one. The both teams knows how important this match is and I am sure they will be both very careful.  I think Arsenal will not want Manchester City to win this game after the Caraboa cup defeat, but Manchester City also understands that a win could put them fully in the title race, so I think I will go for draw in this match.

Of course Arsenal wouldn’t want Man City to beat them, but we have to remember this match will be an away game for Arsenal. On one hand, Arsenal sometimes struggle to get wins on the road and even look like they lose their mentality a bit. On top of that, Arsenal have a tighter schedule right now and may need to rest some key players to stay competitive in the UCL. So if you’re going with a draw, that’s quite a risky pick. Personally, I’d go with a City win since the chances are clearly higher.

[Oluwa-btc]

There are 2 big games which can be really lovely to watch this week:

- Chelsea - Manchester United
- Manchester City - Arsenal

The main event is obvious!    I believe in Manchester City more to win this game at Etihad now. The reason is simply the serious drop in Arsenal's effort recently. Have you seen the last Sporting game?

In the other game I have a feeling like Chelsea will end their losing streak by a win. But if we look at it from a logical aspect, Manchester United seem more reliable to bet on. I would still rather bet on BTTS instead as I see a nice goal potential.

Pep Guardiola wasn't confident with his words during press conference. He said they're finished if they fail to get a win against Arsenal this weekend.  I'm backing the Gunners for the win.

As for Chelsea against Manchester United, I will not be allowed to sleep in peace of they Chelsea happen to get 3 points against Manchester United. Hopefully we share the points in absence of Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez.

[Razmirraz]

Snip.

Manchester city seems to be the toughest game for Arsenal but it may not go the way we expected it to go because Arsenal may change their pattern of play because the pattern they used last against Manchester city didn't actually work for them and Pep Guardiola is also a Coach with so much experience in the premier league and Newcastle also may not actually be a threat but the way Arsenal performance is now it is very hard to predict because I don't trust Arsenal anymore.

Manchester City is not only Arsenal toughest opponent, but also a competitor who is ready to make Arsenal lose the EPL title this season. They will try to take advantage of the Etihad Stadium atmosphere to steal full points from Arsenal, especially since in the last meeting Man City managed to beat Arsenal with a score of 2-0 in the EFL. Guardiola will use this match to put pressure on Arsenal in the title race, especially since Arsenal have only managed one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches. Now Arsenal must rely on their ability to escape pressure, but considering the result achieved in their last match when they faced Bournemouth in the EPL, Arsenal chances of taking home points from the Etihad Stadium are very slim.