⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[MArsland]

When people say Mikel Arteta should be sacked, I ask who is the manager they want to replace him. He’s doing what he can, it’s a pity they did not invest in a lethal striker. Imagine what they could have accomplished with someone like Haaland and Cherki on their squad. Well, the match is over and the scoreline is 2-1.

What do you mean Arsenal didn't invest to buy a striker? They just bought Gyökeres a few months ago paying quite a lot of money for him. I'm not surprised he didn't perform very well because usually strikers coming from Portugal don't score a lot once they go to other leagues, especially a competitive league like the Premier League. The reality is also that there not to many great strikers available on the market right now. Of course Arsenal will never be in the position to get players such us Kane, Mbappé and Haaland, so the options are limited.

Last season, it was true that Arsenal needed a striker, and they responded by signing Gyokeres. However Arsenal main problem isn't just the need for a striker, but rather the mental state of individual players who aren't fully ready to win the title, coupled with Arteta tendency to get discouraged when their rivals start to get back on track. Today defeat seems like the end of Arsenal struggles, even though they still have a three point lead. With Manchester City having a game in hand, Arsenal collapse will inevitably occur.

Until that moment, we can still see Arsenal at the top of the table, and Arsenal fans, please take a screenshot before they drop to second place, as they have occupied every season.

[execijutiere]

Newcastle United continues to lose. Due to the defeats they’ve suffered in recent weeks, they’ve dropped significantly in the standings. While I had expected them to finish in the top six, I now consider that a long shot starting this week. Bournemouth, one of the league’s in-form and strong teams, defeated them 2-1 on the road and, by raising their points total to 48, continued to keep pace with their rivals.
Tottenham looks like they’re headed for relegation this season. They’re struggling to win matches, and it’s fair to say they’re edging closer to the lower division. The danger bells are still ringing for Tottenham, who let three points slip away after conceding a last-minute goal against Brighton. They need to snap out of it and win their remaining matches as soon as possible.

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When people say Mikel Arteta should be sacked, I ask who is the manager they want to replace him. He’s doing what he can, it’s a pity they did not invest in a lethal striker. Imagine what they could have accomplished with someone like Haaland and Cherki on their squad. Well, the match is over and the scoreline is 2-1.

What do you mean Arsenal didn't invest to buy a striker? They just bought Gyökeres a few months ago paying quite a lot of money for him. I'm not surprised he didn't perform very well because usually strikers coming from Portugal don't score a lot once they go to other leagues, especially a competitive league like the Premier League. The reality is also that there not to many great strikers available on the market right now. Of course Arsenal will never be in the position to get players such us Kane, Mbappé and Haaland, so the options are limited.

The price of Gyokeres is €73M more, that's a price that can be said to be quite expensive and this player is not too bad at Arsenal compared to Isak and Wirtz prices above 100M playing badly for Liverpool --- The condition of losing last night did make many people ask why Arteta could not maintain a distant point position, what I know is that this is difficult because as you say the Premier League is too competitive so it is difficult to last long let alone a long point distance, now it depends on Arsenala how about the remaining matches at the end of the season, if you lose then there is no hope anymore.

[Bigjoe33]

When people say Mikel Arteta should be sacked, I ask who is the manager they want to replace him. He’s doing what he can, it’s a pity they did not invest in a lethal striker. Imagine what they could have accomplished with someone like Haaland and Cherki on their squad. Well, the match is over and the scoreline is 2-1.

What do you mean Arsenal didn't invest to buy a striker? They just bought Gyökeres a few months ago paying quite a lot of money for him. I'm not surprised he didn't perform very well because usually strikers coming from Portugal don't score a lot once they go to other leagues, especially a competitive league like the Premier League. The reality is also that there not to many great strikers available on the market right now. Of course Arsenal will never be in the position to get players such us Kane, Mbappé and Haaland, so the options are limited.

The price of Gyokeres is €73M more, that's a price that can be said to be quite expensive and this player is not too bad at Arsenal compared to Isak and Wirtz prices above 100M playing badly for Liverpool --- The condition of losing last night did make many people ask why Arteta could not maintain a distant point position, what I know is that this is difficult because as you say the Premier League is too competitive so it is difficult to last long let alone a long point distance, now it depends on Arsenala how about the remaining matches at the end of the season, if you lose then there is no hope anymore.

Arsenal is a hell of a team. No records, no track, no future, no hope. They are totally a disgrace to there fans and to everywhere jof there supporters out there. There poor play has nothing to do with a striker at all. As far as I know, the Sweden international is doing well now compared to when he came. He scores goals and is been contributive to the club.

The strikers has no hand in that. The club is clueless with tactics and better play. They can't create chances anymore. They can't attack strongly and score goals. Even there defense, what we used to gall a no go area some months and seasons ago are no longer compatible and concede goals from any team, no matter your level. So, how can a club like that won trophies. It's just too bad that they raised hopes, and now, it is been dashed and smashed. What a pity

[X-ray]

Newcastle United continues to lose. Due to the defeats they’ve suffered in recent weeks, they’ve dropped significantly in the standings. While I had expected them to finish in the top six, I now consider that a long shot starting this week. Bournemouth, one of the league’s in-form and strong teams, defeated them 2-1 on the road and, by raising their points total to 48, continued to keep pace with their rivals.
Tottenham looks like they’re headed for relegation this season. They’re struggling to win matches, and it’s fair to say they’re edging closer to the lower division. The danger bells are still ringing for Tottenham, who let three points slip away after conceding a last-minute goal against Brighton. They need to snap out of it and win their remaining matches as soon as possible.

I think next summer is gonna be the right time for Newcastle their club, not only their players, but their manager as well. Their lost against Bournemouth means nothing for them, but it's still embarassment with the amounts invested by their new owner to them.

The amounts invested doesn't even meet the expectation to have them compete for the top spots. They're playing like a mid-table team. However, they have to get three points from Arsenal in order to keep their place at EPL. If they're not doing it, they can be another Spurs.

An urgent improvement is needed. Howe needs to urgently change his tactic asap. His tactic already exposed, and he must not dumb enough to keep repeat it since last season.

[rachael9385]

When people say Mikel Arteta should be sacked, I ask who is the manager they want to replace him. He’s doing what he can, it’s a pity they did not invest in a lethal striker. Imagine what they could have accomplished with someone like Haaland and Cherki on their squad. Well, the match is over and the scoreline is 2-1.

I don't know the best man for the job now but iny opinion I think Arteta doesn't have what it takes to win the league for Arsenal based on his current playing pattern. What Arteta is doing is not enough to give Arsenal the league he should get good attackers to replace some of the players he has in the team since he has tried with different players and nothing is working. Believe me if Manchester City is to play Arsenal again they will still defeat them cause the squad is full of average players.

Arsenal has lost their rhythm again as have always been speculated by sports fans across the world that they will suffer defeats and play poorly towards the last part of the season and that’s what is just happening now. I don’t think if this is a cause on Arsenal but whatever it is they should have known better before now in order to prove their critics wrong. Arsenal started the season very strong and if they have continued that way till this game I don’t think city will be able to defeat them. Now they have a big mountain to climb in order to save their title winning hope and from All indications they must have to win every other remaining premiership game if they could stand a chance to win it.

This is something that seems to be happening every season, at this point all hope is lost in regards to them winning the premier league title and it is only a matter of time before they get knocked out from the UEFA champions league as well because they have a lot of issues with being consistent. I don't see them winning any trophy this season.

[sotelorene]

When people say Mikel Arteta should be sacked, I ask who is the manager they want to replace him. He’s doing what he can, it’s a pity they did not invest in a lethal striker. Imagine what they could have accomplished with someone like Haaland and Cherki on their squad. Well, the match is over and the scoreline is 2-1.

What do you mean Arsenal didn't invest to buy a striker? They just bought Gyökeres a few months ago paying quite a lot of money for him. I'm not surprised he didn't perform very well because usually strikers coming from Portugal don't score a lot once they go to other leagues, especially a competitive league like the Premier League. The reality is also that there not to many great strikers available on the market right now. Of course Arsenal will never be in the position to get players such us Kane, Mbappé and Haaland, so the options are limited.

I don't think the problem of arsenal is striker I seriously doubt that because Arsenal is more than complete in fact there second eleven is still complete and strong. Why on God's name will someone be talking about striker? Are they saying it was because of striker that made them lost against Manchester city yesterday? Off course not they played all they could and they tried their best but it seems it was not enough because Manchester city is a team you don't fuck with especially in moment like this.

[Velvet78]

This is my next 3-leg multi for the Premier League probably. Total odds: 3.76

This time I'm going against Chelsea!    They have been losing for 4 weeks in a row. They found big chances against Manchester United but wasted them all. Even if João Pedro recovers, their job will still be difficult against a Brighton chasing European tournaments.

The same goes for Bournemouth... They also maintain their chance for the Conference League and even Europa League too. Leeds are very safe from relegation zone now.

Lastly, Manchester City should have no issues against a Burnley who are about to relegate obviously.

[Abbatty]

It been a very good weekend of premier league action, we saw Arsenal dropping points again, we saw Chelsea also loosing out to their biggest rival and also Liverpool getting back to winning ways. It was a very entertaining weekend and I also believe gamblers also made some good profit this weekend.

Manchester city now mounting huge pressure on Arsenal after that win, they are still 3 points behind though they still have a game in hand which we all believe they we will.

Manchester United now building a huge hope in getting a champions league football, after that win against Chelsea they are now a step closer to get a champions league football.

[eisen33]

I don't think the problem of arsenal is striker I seriously doubt that because Arsenal is more than complete in fact there second eleven is still complete and strong. Why on God's name will someone be talking about striker? Are they saying it was because of striker that made them lost against Manchester city yesterday? Off course not they played all they could and they tried their best but it seems it was not enough because Manchester city is a team you don't fuck with especially in moment like this.

Arsenal were without Saka and Calafiori, two very important players for the team. Their absence was felt both in attack and in defense. Meanwhile, City came into the match in optimal condition, without any injuries, which gave them a clear advantage.

It’s also important to consider that it was a home game for City, with strong support from their fans, that matters a lot. City did everything they needed to do, now the situation is changing for Arsenal, and not for the better. Considering that City still have a game in hand, they can improve their goal difference and potentially overtake Arsenal because of it. So nothing is decided yet, City are still very capable of taking the title away from Arsenal.

[SmartCharpa]

I’m guessing you’re a Chelsea fan, and to be honest I don’t know many Chelsea fans that wanted Arsenal to win the league. People may say Arsenal are crazy for losing the league to City four years in a row but really they are happy about it because Arsenal winning the league means that a club other than the mighty City put in the work and won the league.

Nop, I am a Manchester United fan and I have always supported Arsenal to win the league because they have done nothing bad to my club. Maybe Chelsea fans aren't happy for Arsenal but they haven't down anything to prevent them from winning the league just that Arsenal has always not be serious cause if they are they won't go from 9 points up to losing the league. Manchester City has always done well in the league their level of experience has made them won the league ahead of Arsenal this past years.

I’m not a Arsenal fan, but I support Arsenal to win the league title this season, in my opinion, they have been through a lot and I think it’s time for them to lift the trophy. I started supporting Arsenal from the start of the season since they have gathered new players and their performances might be different from last season, even when we were having the feeling that Arsenal have this mentality of being at the top table from the start of the season and end up losing the league.

However, Arsenal have turn into a team that always keep the top of the league table for Manchester City to lift the trophy at the end. They are showing that they do not prioritise winning of trophy above anything else, this is one of the big team in England, yet they can’t maintain their lead at the top, even Manchester United would not make this mistake over and over again.

[Iranus]

I don't think the problem of arsenal is striker I seriously doubt that because Arsenal is more than complete in fact there second eleven is still complete and strong. Why on God's name will someone be talking about striker? Are they saying it was because of striker that made them lost against Manchester city yesterday? Off course not they played all they could and they tried their best but it seems it was not enough because Manchester city is a team you don't fuck with especially in moment like this.

I don't know what Arsenal's problem is. But there is no doubt that Arsenal's squad is very strong. I agree with you that arsenal's second-string squad is also very strong. So I do not  think Arsenal's performance is irregular because of the weakness of the attack. There are  still a lot of talented players in arsenal's squad. Arsenal's players have lost their morale. I also do not think Arteta's match strategy is as good as  expected. If this continues, arsenal will definitely lose both the premier league and the champions league titles.

[SatoPrincess]

When people say Mikel Arteta should be sacked, I ask who is the manager they want to replace him. He’s doing what he can, it’s a pity they did not invest in a lethal striker. Imagine what they could have accomplished with someone like Haaland and Cherki on their squad. Well, the match is over and the scoreline is 2-1.

What do you mean Arsenal didn't invest to buy a striker? They just bought Gyökeres a few months ago paying quite a lot of money for him. I'm not surprised he didn't perform very well because usually strikers coming from Portugal don't score a lot once they go to other leagues, especially a competitive league like the Premier League. The reality is also that there not to many great strikers available on the market right now. Of course Arsenal will never be in the position to get players such us Kane, Mbappé and Haaland, so the options are limited.

I don't think the problem of arsenal is striker I seriously doubt that because Arsenal is more than complete in fact there second eleven is still complete and strong. Why on God's name will someone be talking about striker? Are they saying it was because of striker that made them lost against Manchester city yesterday? Off course not they played all they could and they tried their best but it seems it was not enough because Manchester city is a team you don't fuck with especially in moment like this.

Jesus and Kai Havertz are struggling this season. For too long, Arsenal have depended on midfielders and wingers to score goals, which is why Arteta brought in Gyokeres but sadly he’s not delivering on the promise. I’m not making excuses for the club, but what “complete second eleven” are you talking about? Anyone can see that the players are run out and they don’t have the squad depth to rotate players.

[HajiBagi]

And that's it! Manchester City managed to beat Arsenal at Etihad! Now the championship race is starting over... But I must admit something here. Arsenal played really well in this match.

I mean it was their best offense performance in the recent times. They wasted unbelievable goal chances too. Now they have given their opponent a huge chance to have the same points. Honestly I think it will happen too. 

I think Arteta should leave Arsenal and go to a small club where he will learn how to win a trophy because he don’t know anything as a coach and if he continue to stay at Arsenal he will never the league, that man don’t have winning mentality and that is the same thing affecting the players, Arteta is not good enough to be Arsenal manager and the story is going to be continue every season, I strongly believe that Arsenal is going to win the league when they are leading Manchester City with 9 points and now if Manchester beat Burnley which is going to happen they will have the same point with Arsenal.

Arteta did not know how to play against Pep Guardiola and that is why he will keep giving him premier league every season, starting Havertz ahead of Gyokeres and Eze ahead of Martinelli and Trossard shows that he did not have any experience, before the game i know that Arsenal is going to lose the game and i bet on Manchester City to win and they win the game, if Arsenal keep Arteta after losing premier league trophy to Manchester City then that means Arsenal is not also a serious club.

[SatoPrincess]

And that's it! Manchester City managed to beat Arsenal at Etihad! Now the championship race is starting over... But I must admit something here. Arsenal played really well in this match.

I mean it was their best offense performance in the recent times. They wasted unbelievable goal chances too. Now they have given their opponent a huge chance to have the same points. Honestly I think it will happen too.  

I think Arteta should leave Arsenal and go to a small club where he will learn how to win a trophy because he don’t know anything as a coach and if he continue to stay at Arsenal he will never the league, that man don’t have winning mentality and that is the same thing affecting the players, Arteta is not good enough to be Arsenal manager and the story is going to be continue every season, I strongly believe that Arsenal is going to win the league when they are leading Manchester City with 9 points and now if Manchester beat Burnley which is going to happen they will have the same point with Arsenal.

Arteta did not know how to play against Pep Guardiola and that is why he will keep giving him premier league every season, starting Havertz ahead of Gyokeres and Eze ahead of Martinelli and Trossard shows that he did not have any experience, before the game i know that Arsenal is going to lose the game and i bet on Manchester City to win and they win the game, if Arsenal keep Arteta after losing premier league trophy to Manchester City then that means Arsenal is not also a serious club.

Congratulations on winning your bet. I don’t know if I should blame the loss on Arteta, the players or simply accept that Manchester City is just a stronger side. Few weeks ago, I said City are like sharks that smell blood in the water, and they have once again proved me right. It’s hard to play against a team like City that has the best players and trophies to boost their confidence. Yesterday’s match might be the title decider, but Arsenal still have a slim shot at winning this race.

[MainIbem]

This is my next 3-leg multi for the Premier League probably. Total odds: 3.76

This time I'm going against Chelsea!    They have been losing for 4 weeks in a row. They found big chances against Manchester United but wasted them all. Even if João Pedro recovers, their job will still be difficult against a Brighton chasing European tournaments.

The same goes for Bournemouth... They also maintain their chance for the Conference League and even Europa League too. Leeds are very safe from relegation zone now.

Lastly, Manchester City should have no issues against a Burnley who are about to relegate obviously.

Your prediction is interesting but my only worry is with you going against Chelsea, I know they've really performed poorly these past weeks but I don't think they'll continue losing after 4 defeats in a row. Well maybe it might end with a draw since Brighton is the host and won't resist equalising if Chelsea scores first, just like they did against Tottenham days ago. Bournemouth has really surprised me lately by resisting defeat for more than a month so another win or draw is realistic  as for Manchester City a clean sheet is very realistic despite the odds.

[Showlove01]

This is my next 3-leg multi for the Premier League probably. Total odds: 3.76

This time I'm going against Chelsea!    They have been losing for 4 weeks in a row. They found big chances against Manchester United but wasted them all. Even if João Pedro recovers, their job will still be difficult against a Brighton chasing European tournaments.

The same goes for Bournemouth... They also maintain their chance for the Conference League and even Europa League too. Leeds are very safe from relegation zone now.

Lastly, Manchester City should have no issues against a Burnley who are about to relegate obviously.

Your prediction is interesting but my only worry is with you going against Chelsea, I know they've really performed poorly these past weeks but I don't think they'll continue losing after 4 defeats in a row. Well maybe it might end with a draw since Brighton is the host and won't resist equalising if Chelsea scores first, just like they did against Tottenham days ago. Bournemouth has really surprised me lately by resisting defeat for more than a month so another win or draw is realistic  as for Manchester City a clean sheet is very realistic despite the odds.

You are right the only game that is somehow in that prediction is Chelsea. Losing to so many teams this period doesn't mean they will continue and it doesn't mean Brighton will win them and I will say that is very risky to give Brighton win or draw. You know, Chelsea is trying to qualify for champions league next season and they still have a hope in Liverpool because Liverpool is not stable in their form and winning so winning Brighton will move them up a bit and that is hope so I don't think Chelsea will lose or draw.

[davis196]

I thought that it was impossible for Arsenal to lose their position at the top of the Premier League standings, but the odds of such thing to happen are growing. Manchester City was the team, who deserved to win. Arsenal had some goal opportunities, but managed to score a goal only after a horrible mistake by Donnarumma. Liverpool won against Everton after Van Dijk scored a goal at the added time. Such difficult wins against weak opponents prove that the crisis in Liverpool is far from over. Man United and Chelsea were boring to watch. Two mediocre teams, but United was a little bit better and got the three points.

[Giwagi56]

I thought that it was impossible for Arsenal to lose their position at the top of the Premier League standings, but the odds of such thing to happen are growing. Manchester City was the team, who deserved to win. Arsenal had some goal opportunities, but managed to score a goal only after a horrible mistake by Donnarumma. Liverpool won against Everton after Van Dijk scored a goal at the added time. Such difficult wins against weak opponents prove that the crisis in Liverpool is far from over. Man United and Chelsea were boring to watch. Two mediocre teams, but United was a little bit better and got the three points.

I think at this point Arsenal need a prayer because it is not funny anymore, Arsenal gifting Manchester City every opportunity they have to win the league every season is not ordinary because i don’t think that there is any football club that is going to be doing what Arsenal is doing every season, if anyone told me that Arsenal will not win the league i will not believe because they are ahead of Manchester City with 9 points clear, a 9 points is not a small point that any club will throw away.

Many people have been doubting Arsenal from the beginning of the season and I think those people know what Arsenal can do, Arsenal make Pep Guardiola look better every season even if he is having a bad season, I believe if it is another league Pep Guardiola will never win the league or get closer to the top of the league with the performance of Manchester City.

[Silikiem]

When people say Mikel Arteta should be sacked, I ask who is the manager they want to replace him. He’s doing what he can, it’s a pity they did not invest in a lethal striker. Imagine what they could have accomplished with someone like Haaland and Cherki on their squad. Well, the match is over and the scoreline is 2-1.

What do you mean Arsenal didn't invest to buy a striker? They just bought Gyökeres a few months ago paying quite a lot of money for him. I'm not surprised he didn't perform very well because usually strikers coming from Portugal don't score a lot once they go to other leagues, especially a competitive league like the Premier League. The reality is also that there not to many great strikers available on the market right now. Of course Arsenal will never be in the position to get players such us Kane, Mbappé and Haaland, so the options are limited.

The price of Gyokeres is €73M more, that's a price that can be said to be quite expensive and this player is not too bad at Arsenal compared to Isak and Wirtz prices above 100M playing badly for Liverpool --- The condition of losing last night did make many people ask why Arteta could not maintain a distant point position, what I know is that this is difficult because as you say the Premier League is too competitive so it is difficult to last long let alone a long point distance, now it depends on Arsenala how about the remaining matches at the end of the season, if you lose then there is no hope anymore.

Arsenal is a hell of a team. No records, no track, no future, no hope. They are totally a disgrace to there fans and to everywhere jof there supporters out there. There poor play has nothing to do with a striker at all. As far as I know, the Sweden international is doing well now compared to when he came. He scores goals and is been contributive to the club.

The strikers has no hand in that. The club is clueless with tactics and better play. They can't create chances anymore. They can't attack strongly and score goals. Even there defense, what we used to gall a no go area some months and seasons ago are no longer compatible and concede goals from any team, no matter your level. So, how can a club like that won trophies. It's just too bad that they raised hopes, and now, it is been dashed and smashed. What a pity

Arsenal still have an opportunity to redeem themselves and prove everyone wrong by winning their remaining matches of the season and with a high score. I know for sure that if not for a team like Manchester City in the Premier League Arsenal would have won the premier league comfortably this season. Manchester city with Pep Guardiola in charge is something else, no team have been able to match them in the premier league ever since Guardiola took over as their manager so I see no reason why they should crucify Arsenal over this, for me I think they have done well for the past 3 to 4 seasons coming out second position. Although this season Manchester city wasn’t in a very good form as they used to be previously especially at the start of the season, Arsenal have the opportunity then to lead with a very high gap but they couldn’t take a strong lead at the top of the table. Now city is in a good form at this end of season and what Arsenal needs now is the fire they were playing with when the season was still fresh and I believe if they put in this effort they will be able to win their remaining matches and still win the league.