⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Ryu_Ar1]

From playing in peace
To playing to win under pressure from Manchester city what a race!

Still yet not impressed with Arsenal's performance,  1-0 against Newcastle is not impressive, trough out the match they where playing more of defensive, I have no idea if it's a strategy or they are just to weak to play aggressively like one who wants a trophy.

Nowadays, apart from performance and 3 points, goal productivity is important and if both clubs want to try something more then they should be able to get a win with a good enough number of goals to make their conditions a little comfortable even though they are equal on points.

Manchester City are now back in the mix but they haven't played week 34 yet and for the rest of the season anything can happen and the only way to stay in contention or secure a spot is to win all of their remaining matches.
It could be decisive for both clubs and I expect this rivalry to continue until the end of the season.

[skarais]

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I don't want to argue much with you because you are right, it is not easy to play football but sometimes fans use their mouth to make it look so easy and simple while some of them can not trap ball. Talking about Gyokeres, he's not the first play to come to premier league because I can remember when Erling Haaland came to premier league ( Manchester city) the dude was pouring goals like it was nothing and some people started comparing him to Cristiano Ronaldo then but up till now Haaland is still doing well

There is nothing to argue about, everyone can have their own opinion and it is free. I agree that football is not as easy as it sounds, but there are many people who have the ability in analysis mainly because they have an interest in the game. There are many fans who criticize the strategies and plays of the players and coaches, but basically this is just a point of view that may or may not be true. I don't like to criticize for what I can't do, it won't solve the problem, it will only be a reason why some people argue.

[Abbatty]

Viktor Gyokeres is a good player. He had difficult form in the PL because playing against English teams is different to playing Portuguese teams. Adapting from Primeira Liga to the Premier League is a style process. Next year Viktor can help the Gunners with more goals.

I hope so man. Not every skilled player from other leagues is able to adapt to the PL. We have seen many examples such as Darwin Nunez. Gyökeres shouldn't let his career drop down. He needs to work harder.

Arteta hasn't even been using him as a starter for 2 matches. He is going for Havertz instead. But he got injured in the Newcastle match so there is an opportunity for Gyökeres again. He needs to make use of it somehow.

I think Mike Arteta is also amongst the reason why Gyokeres have had a bad season, when you watch him you will see that the overall performance is their, he tries to makes things happen but then arteta seems not to believe in him that much and that why he has been struggling this season. He have the physical part in him, he looks more like a player that if given the chance he can make a difference.

Well as for next season, for Arteta is still the head coach I will bet you that harvertz will still be starting ahead of him. Nothing kills a players mentality than not having that trust from you manager. Sometimes we even tends to see merino at that up front and Gyokeres will be sitting at the bench.

[Akbarkoe]

Man City and Arsenal fans care about winning 3 points in the games. Flare and style is not an option, Mikel and Pep are playing careful tactics. The players want to win without conceding goals. Mikel is feeling pressure because City came from behind to lift the PL under Pep.

This 3-point advantage is very important for them because it is a barrier to becoming the leader of the standings to get the title this season in the English Premier League, a narrow victory from Newcastle United brought them back to the top of the standings, but honestly this is still not safe enough for them to win because indeed the rise of Pep Guardiola's troops is very consistent in getting wins in their last matches.

[Stavri]

From playing in peace
To playing to win under pressure from Manchester city what a race!

Still yet not impressed with Arsenal's performance,  1-0 against Newcastle is not impressive, trough out the match they where playing more of defensive, I have no idea if it's a strategy or they are just to weak to play aggressively like one who wants a trophy.

supporting Arsenal is the definition of learned helplessness...
it’s been a long time since i stopped trying to count on my fingers when we last won the league. if i had planted a pine sapling back then, i’d be sitting in its shade eating its nuts by now. if I’d buried a few pennies in the stock market instead, i’d be on the deck of my yacht today looking out at the vast ocean with Dua Lipa.

[Oluwa-btc]

I think Mike Arteta is also amongst the reason why Gyokeres have had a bad season, when you watch him you will see that the overall performance is their, he tries to makes things happen but then arteta seems not to believe in him that much and that why he has been struggling this season. He have the physical part in him, he looks more like a player that if given the chance he can make a difference.

Well as for next season, for Arteta is still the head coach I will bet you that harvertz will still be starting ahead of him. Nothing kills a players mentality than not having that trust from you manager. Sometimes we even tends to see merino at that up front and Gyokeres will be sitting at the bench.

All blames return back to the manager yes, because he should know when to instruct these players around Viktor Gyökeres to play to his strength.
Is he having a terrible season?! 10 Premier League goals in his debut season and he is having a terrible season?? The players struggling are Saka, Martinelli and Trossad. He makes the right movement but they don't make it easy for him. They need effective wingers so can see the best out of Viktor Gyökeres. A whole lot will change next season, they just need to win the Premier League first this season.

[Adbitco]

I hope so man. Not every skilled player from other leagues is able to adapt to the PL. We have seen many examples such as Darwin Nunez. Gyökeres shouldn't let his career drop down. He needs to work harder.

Arteta hasn't even been using him as a starter for 2 matches. He is going for Havertz instead. But he got injured in the Newcastle match so there is an opportunity for Gyökeres again. He needs to make use of it somehow.

Sometimes it's not even the players that's at fault, sometimes it's the system that they are being introduced to, some coaches don't know how to use certain players and we turn to start feeling as if it's the league that's hard or something. Put this same Gyokeres in a team like Manchester City who has players that can feed him with passes and see the wonder. This is the same guy that scored lots of goals for his former team, Gyokeres is a physical player and that is a plus to him in the EPL since the league is more of physicality than technicality. The coach needs to put him up front leg him struggle with the opposition defenders and let him have that free role of taking shots at will. Look at Haaland who plays for a team like Manchester City who plays possessive game but Pep gives Haaland that free role to do what he likes and the result is him constantly scoring, give Gyokeres that same role, even if he doesn't score like Haaland but their will be a better improvement in him.

[Shineup]

Victor Gyokeres disappointed me yesterday, he couldn’t give a good cross to his teammates so they can make the score 2 knowing fully well Arsenal needs more goals in this competition, ever since he joined Arsenal, I have not seen any good impact he has done in Arsenal. He’s not performing very well I think Arsenal made a very big mistake for signing him.
Arsenal was saying Victor Osimhen was costly to sign, I was so angry that Arsenal could not sign him. I know that he was one of the strikers that we fit Arsenal very well, but they could not get him into the team and that is one of the mistake that Arsenal has made they need a good striker like Victor Osimhen if they want trophies they should spend money to get good result.

You don't really need to be disappointed with victor Gyökeres ok, this is his first season playing for Arsenal. At times we all think football is very easy as we see those guys playing it, and one thing you have to understand is that English football is the most hardest league so far any players coming from outside English clubs really need time to adapt their playing pattern especially strikers. Don't be surprise that Mbappe will come to England today today and couldn't do anything in his first season, I'm sure you saw how Mbappe first season at Madrid so allow Gyökeres for now and see what he'll play next season, he was the highest goal scorer in Portugal league sporting cp just let him be for now and hope on him next season.

This is not just an excuse for Victor Gyokeres, dude is a flop this season and that's the fact, he failed to meet up his expectations from people, so deep down he's a big flop for this season, maybe let's wait and see what he has for us comes next season, because if we should talk about him just arriving in the English premier League is the course of his ill performance then we must think again, because we've had lots of players which has came from different league but yet performed incredibly well, and note if Kylian Mbappe should come down to this English premier League I bet he's going to deliver no doubt.

[LUCKMCFLY]

City will play Everton, Brentford, Bournemouth, Palace and Aston Villa in their next 5 matches. City are fighting for the FA Cup and Premier League titles. They are not under too much pressure. Maybe they can win all the matches

You're right, and believe me, now he has to face Chelsea and City. I'm sure Pep has all those matches well prepared. I have nothing against Arteta, but without a doubt, for me, Pep is superior in every way. At least Pep knows how to be consistent. For now, the difference is minimal. One more mistake from Arsenal and he'll be left behind. Nothing to be done. Now more than ever, City can't afford to make any mistakes and must win everything.

[Moreno233]

All blames return back to the manager yes, because he should know when to instruct these players around Viktor Gyökeres to play to his strength.
Is he having a terrible season?! 10 Premier League goals in his debut season and he is having a terrible season?? The players struggling are Saka, Martinelli and Trossad. He makes the right movement but they don't make it easy for him. They need effective wingers so can see the best out of Viktor Gyökeres. A whole lot will change next season, they just need to win the Premier League first this season.

It is fine to blame the coach because by his job description, he is to use whatever skill and power at his disposal to get the result. He is given the freedom to hire and fire any player and he has the sole duty to assemble the best team that will get the job done. If for whatever reason the job is not being done, then questions will be directed to him. Honestly, there are times players will mess up the match badly like in the case of Viktor Gyökeres, yet the coach will still collect the blame. This is normal and any coach that will deny this will be demonstrating lack of responsibility.

[Adiljutt156]

Good game for Arsenal yesterday, they desperately needed those 3 points. However I’m very critical of Gyokeres, his performance yesterday is more reason why Arsenal should be looking for a striker in the next transfer window. I don’t recall why Arteta didn’t go for Victor Osimhen when  he wanted to leave Napoli, he could have made this team complete.

Arsenal didn't play any good game against Newcastle United, they were just lucky to win Newcastle United yesterday. Gyokeres didn't perform well for Arsenal yesterday, but I think his performance for Arsenal against Newcastle United yesterday isn't enough reason for Arsenal to starting looking for another striker in the summer transfer window because he might do better for Arsenal next season. Maybe it's because Victor Osimhen is prone to injury that's why Arsenal didn't go for him.

Eze was a only person who did a goal in this match and no player oc opponent team could do any goal in this match and decision of match was in the favour of Arsenal football team because they did great effort in this match. The shots of that team were less in this match and these were 10 in this match and 4 shots were on target and possession percentage of that team was 46 percent in this match and opponent team possession was great in this match and they gave full effort to do goal in this match but opponent team defense was strong. The passes of Arsenal football team were only 385 in this match and opponent team passes were 479 in this match. The overall performance of any team matters a lot and Arsenal football team was ahead in this match and they easily won this match Newcastle United team should learn from their mistakes which they did in last match.

[Victorybit1]

City will play Everton, Brentford, Bournemouth, Palace and Aston Villa in their next 5 matches. City are fighting for the FA Cup and Premier League titles. They are not under too much pressure. Maybe they can win all the matches

You're right, and believe me, now he has to face Chelsea and City. I'm sure Pep has all those matches well prepared. I have nothing against Arteta, but without a doubt, for me, Pep is superior in every way. At least Pep knows how to be consistent. For now, the difference is minimal. One more mistake from Arsenal and he'll be left behind. Nothing to be done. Now more than ever, City can't afford to make any mistakes and must win everything.

Manchester City will try to win all their games of course but their is absolutely no guarantee that they will achieve this and that's why I feel the league title chase will be until the very last minute of the game and on the last day that we would see a decided of the trophy because the chances of any of the teams still dropping point is way too obvious although a feel it will most definitely come in the part of arsenal since they always fall to keep with their tempo.

[Mr Reporter]

City will play Everton, Brentford, Bournemouth, Palace and Aston Villa in their next 5 matches. City are fighting for the FA Cup and Premier League titles. They are not under too much pressure. Maybe they can win all the matches

You're right, and believe me, now he has to face Chelsea and City. I'm sure Pep has all those matches well prepared. I have nothing against Arteta, but without a doubt, for me, Pep is superior in every way. At least Pep knows how to be consistent. For now, the difference is minimal. One more mistake from Arsenal and he'll be left behind. Nothing to be done. Now more than ever, City can't afford to make any mistakes and must win everything.

Manchester City will try to win all their games of course but their is absolutely no guarantee that they will achieve this and that's why I feel the league title chase will be until the very last minute of the game and on the last day that we would see a decided of the trophy because the chances of any of the teams still dropping point is way too obvious although a feel it will most definitely come in the part of arsenal since they always fall to keep with their tempo.

I think the last I was also thinking the same here Manchester already are the strongest too and I’m very sure there are up and doing for there very big game coming up to night…well I have noticed there have been in such cases so many time and have nailed it so many time…and also do you no their are very good machines but most time to machines too also have their own little glitches at time and it hard to believe that sometime…well and I also agreed to that it going to be hot and very written down in history books well for now one should not even come to an agreement until it happens..

[Taricoins]

From playing in peace
To playing to win under pressure from Manchester city what a race!

Still yet not impressed with Arsenal's performance,  1-0 against Newcastle is not impressive, trough out the match they where playing more of defensive, I have no idea if it's a strategy or they are just to weak to play aggressively like one who wants a trophy.

supporting Arsenal is the definition of learned helplessness...
it’s been a long time since i stopped trying to count on my fingers when we last won the league. if i had planted a pine sapling back then, i’d be sitting in its shade eating its nuts by now. if I’d buried a few pennies in the stock market instead, i’d be on the deck of my yacht today looking out at the vast ocean with Dua Lipa.

Broo, it seems like you are in pains, wow, this Arsenal run of form is really disappointing, the hope they gave to there fans only to get then to this point where they have to be anticipating Manchester City matches to know there standings is really sad or they have to be calculating goal difference. Indeed spending too much time and emotions in supporting Arsenal is really detrimental to one's health. Now we have to wait for Man City to clap back.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

City will play Everton, Brentford, Bournemouth, Palace and Aston Villa in their next 5 matches. City are fighting for the FA Cup and Premier League titles. They are not under too much pressure. Maybe they can win all the matches

You're right, and believe me, now he has to face Chelsea and City. I'm sure Pep has all those matches well prepared. I have nothing against Arteta, but without a doubt, for me, Pep is superior in every way. At least Pep knows how to be consistent. For now, the difference is minimal. One more mistake from Arsenal and he'll be left behind. Nothing to be done. Now more than ever, City can't afford to make any mistakes and must win everything.

Manchester City will try to win all their games of course but their is absolutely no guarantee that they will achieve this and that's why I feel the league title chase will be until the very last minute of the game and on the last day that we would see a decided of the trophy because the chances of any of the teams still dropping point is way too obvious although a feel it will most definitely come in the part of arsenal since they always fall to keep with their tempo.

Unfortunately, this is my fear too because if we are to compare both Arsenal and Manchester City, we all can agree that arsenal is the most inconsistent club between this two, so if there is the chance of any of this clubs (between arsenal and Manchester City) losing points and give the other club an edge and better opportunity to win the league title this season, then Arsenal is likely the best club that has the highest chance of failing to keep up.

But we can't just conclude on this yet and outrightly because luck still plays its own role in all of this, Arsenal may end up being lucky with all their remaining games to not lose any point while Manchester City may unluckily draw or lose a match in their remaining games, which automatically will give Arsenal the edge and opportunity to possibly win the title..
I think we have finally entered that stage where every match feels intense, there will be a strong battle in all of Arsenal and Manchester City's games going forward.

[Iamgoat]

This 3-point advantage is very important for them because it is a barrier to becoming the leader of the standings to get the title this season in the English Premier League, a narrow victory from Newcastle United brought them back to the top of the standings, but honestly this is still not safe enough for them to win because indeed the rise of Pep Guardiola's troops is very consistent in getting wins in their last matches.

It will be so disappointing to see Arsenal lose this title this season after coming this far and I also think it is a risk for Arteta because the management might decide to out of rage remove him from the position as the manager which is very very possible. Arsenal has already worked so hard this season to get to this level but what they are currently faced with is a very challenging moment where they are at a crossroad with the performance. Arsenal needs to be more consistent with the rest of their games now as what is left for them to finish is not something much anymore.

[asriloni]

Chelsea got 3 points in yesterday's match against Leeds. In general, both teams were equal on the field, but Chelsea were luckier, scoring firs^{t thanks to Enzo Fernández} and this probably gave them a slight advantage during the rest of the game. I think if Leeds had scored first, the match could have gone the different way. Anyway, my congratulations to Chelsea, though my hopes for this team's position this season were a bit higher.

Chelsea's game vs Leeds was related to the FA cup. They beat leeds during the semis of FA cup, then they reach the final of FA cup to fight City. They have completed their 34th week schedule against Brighton, which was getting a massive lost.

Apart from that they have not yet played their game against NFFC, which already scheduled for 3 may. So it means they have not yet completed their 35th match schedule.

[Accardo]

It will be so disappointing to see Arsenal lose this title this season after coming this far and I also think it is a risk for Arteta because the management might decide to out of rage remove him from the position as the manager which is very very possible. Arsenal has already worked so hard this season to get to this level but what they are currently faced with is a very challenging moment where they are at a crossroad with the performance. Arsenal needs to be more consistent with the rest of their games now as what is left for them to finish is not something much anymore.

Nothing is disappointing about the outcome of Arsenal's mid season's success, football is a game, losers must be there to learn what's like to miss a golden opportunity of advancing, with rage, and speed. After this season with no premier league title, Arsenal will understand the need to improve seriousness towards the end of the season, other than an unsustainable success at the start of the league.

[9ja Amaka]

From playing in peace
To playing to win under pressure from Manchester city what a race!

Still yet not impressed with Arsenal's performance,  1-0 against Newcastle is not impressive, trough out the match they where playing more of defensive, I have no idea if it's a strategy or they are just to weak to play aggressively like one who wants a trophy.

You can call it want you want, but I think the most important thing is that they secure the 3 point. The league is very tight at the top now and if Arsenal is to win the premier league they need to find a way to win their remaining games and they just did that against Newcastle,  which in my opinion is a good win, I am very sure Manchester fans will take a 1goal win at this point of the season.  We should not also forget that Newcastle is a decent team that can cause problem from any team on theri good day, so I think the most important thing is that Arsenal got the win and they can look forward to the next game.

[Mayor of ogba]

From playing in peace
To playing to win under pressure from Manchester city what a race!

Still yet not impressed with Arsenal's performance,  1-0 against Newcastle is not impressive, trough out the match they where playing more of defensive, I have no idea if it's a strategy or they are just to weak to play aggressively like one who wants a trophy.

Arsenal current performance is bad, so you shouldn't say you are still yet not impressed with the way they played against Newcastle United because they even tried to defend their early one goal lead till the end of the match and win Newcastle United 1-0. What matters most in a football match is the three points, and since Arsenal was to take three points from Newcastle United and top the Premier League table, you should be happy with that and hope they do better in their upcoming matches.