⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[LUCKMCFLY]

Mikel Arteta was one time teammates with Iriaola Andoni. Maybe it's about time he puts a call across to ask for a little favour against Manchester City come weekend. Manchester City will be travelling to Bournemouth to play that game. A draw could make Arsenal win it.

And Burnley?! It could be tue easiest to many but toughest in my own eyes. All games to be played are mandatory.

Things aren't going well for City; they're getting tough. They have a game they can't afford to lose. I'd say City have to go for the win from the start. They need to score an early goal, and that's how it has to be with City. The more time passes, the more pressure there is on City and the more breathing room Arsenal gets, who are just hoping they slip up. This Premier League isn't easy. The worst part was that City failed to win a game they shouldn't have drawn, they should have won.

[KingsDen]

What a wonderful game from Aston Villa tonight they really performed well against Liverpool and they achieved the three point. I didn't expect Liverpool will concede goal too much like this, but I think is because the league is going to and ends we will be seeing different surprises and see big club are losing against small club but tonight Aston Villa really shocked me I didn't expect Liverpool will perform weak too much against Aston Villa. Liverpool just need to sigh some new players next season if they really what to achieve a title next season because since the season started Liverpool have not be so good and they are even struggling to qualify for the Champions League competition next season.

Credits to Aston Villa they are officially going to play Champions league football next season. I don't think anyone expected Liverpool to lose with a huge scoreline as well. I will not say Liverpool didn't play well, they tried all their best, they came back from 1-0 to level the score, they were competitive and confident after the goal until Szoboszlai made a costly mistake that led to a  goal. Liverpool are under intense pressure now, because if Bournemouth win their match, it will be just one point gap which is bad news for Liverpool. The end of the season is always filled with drama, let's see what comes of Liverpool.

[Emjay24]

What a wonderful game from Aston Villa tonight they really performed well against Liverpool and they achieved the three point. I didn't expect Liverpool will concede goal too much like this, but I think is because the league is going to and ends we will be seeing different surprises and see big club are losing against small club but tonight Aston Villa really shocked me I didn't expect Liverpool will perform weak too much against Aston Villa. Liverpool just need to sigh some new players next season if they really what to achieve a title next season because since the season started Liverpool have not be so good and they are even struggling to qualify for the Champions League competition next season.

Credits to Aston Villa they are officially going to play Champions league football next season. I don't think anyone expected Liverpool to lose with a huge scoreline as well. I will not say Liverpool didn't play well, they tried all their best, they came back from 1-0 to level the score, they were competitive and confident after the goal until Szoboszlai made a costly mistake that led to a  goal. Liverpool are under intense pressure now, because if Bournemouth win their match, it will be just one point gap which is bad news for Liverpool. The end of the season is always filled with drama, let's see what comes of Liverpool.

Even though Liverpool was away, I expected them to do better in this match. Aston Villa just picked up form against Liverpool today in a very unimaginable manner, it is a good thing they sealed their ticket to UCL next season, but the question is how far can they go before they are stopped. They showed a great level of decline in performance this season and I hope their coach fixes that loophole. With Aston Villa going for UCL next season, there would be more games to be played, even with stronger teams, I hope they can get a bit far in that competition come next season.

[Smartvirus]

Credits to Aston Villa they are officially going to play Champions league football next season. I don't think anyone expected Liverpool to lose with a huge scoreline as well. I will not say Liverpool didn't play well, they tried all their best, they came back from 1-0 to level the score, they were competitive and confident after the goal until Szoboszlai made a costly mistake that led to a  goal.

Szoboszlai must have felt very awful of himself, how he slipped and allowed such a good ball miss him with Rogers not giving him much of any chance to react, ran right past him, pinned him down with a little pat and laid a good pass for Watkins to get the ball in the goal.
That sort of goal has always got a way to affect the player and the game. you try to work yourself out to rectify the mistake, you look to be too forward and create spaces for Aston Villa to run up on and once the goals starts coming, it could be a lot. Aston Villa played a good game and their win was well deserved.

[len01]

Even though Liverpool was away, I expected them to do better in this match.

What did people expect from Liverpool when most of their key players only got a few minutes on the pitch?

If the starting lineup had included Wirtz and Salah from the beginning, maybe the situation would’ve been different and Liverpool could still have had a real chance to win. But when the attack only relied on Cody Gakpo, Szoboszlai, and a few other players, it was obvious the attacking line lacked sharpness to score more goals.

So from the moment the match started and I saw the starting lineup, I already had a bad feeling about Liverpool.

[Joy- maker]

Even though Liverpool was away, I expected them to do better in this match. Aston Villa just picked up form against Liverpool today in a very unimaginable manner, it is a good thing they sealed their ticket to UCL next season, but the question is how far can they go before they are stopped. They showed a great level of decline in performance this season and I hope their coach fixes that loophole. With Aston Villa going for UCL next season, there would be more games to be played, even with stronger teams, I hope they can get a bit far in that competition come next season.

How do you expect Liverpool that is no longer playing attractive football to win a team like Aston Villa? Before the match kicked off I already knew that Aston Villa were going to beat Liverpool and they did.

It is so disappointing that Liverpool didn't qualify to play in the champions League next season, and  I really wanted them to be there next season.

On the other hand, Aston Villa has qualified for the champions League next season. well it is about qualifying, how far can they go? However, there is still a possiblity of Aston Villa picking form and perform well in the champions League next season.

[Agbam]

Even though Liverpool was away, I expected them to do better in this match. Aston Villa just picked up form against Liverpool today in a very unimaginable manner, it is a good thing they sealed their ticket to UCL next season, but the question is how far can they go before they are stopped. They showed a great level of decline in performance this season and I hope their coach fixes that loophole. With Aston Villa going for UCL next season, there would be more games to be played, even with stronger teams, I hope they can get a bit far in that competition come next season.

How do you expect Liverpool that is no longer playing attractive football to win a team like Aston Villa? Before the match kicked off I already knew that Aston Villa were going to beat Liverpool and they did.

It is so disappointing that Liverpool didn't qualify to play in the champions League next season, and  I really wanted them to be there next season.

On the other hand, Aston Villa has qualified for the champions League next season. well it is about qualifying, how far can they go? However, there is still a possiblity of Aston Villa picking form and perform well in the champions League next season.

I didn’t expect them to lose in such a manner I didn’t even expect them to lose in the first place, worst case scenario a draw would have been good. But Aston Villa used them as a training ground in preparation for their upcoming Europa League finals, they dominated Liverpool and were more clinical with their chances.

This season is just an experience for Liverpool, they have to pick themselves up and try to do better next season and maybe fight for the title.
They have to qualify for champions league football first.

[snipie]

I didn’t expect them to lose in such a manner I didn’t even expect them to lose in the first place, worst case scenario a draw would have been good. But Aston Villa used them as a training ground in preparation for their upcoming Europa League finals, they dominated Liverpool and were more clinical with their chances.

This season is just an experience for Liverpool, they have to pick themselves up and try to do better next season and maybe fight for the title.
They have to qualify for champions league football first.

Unless Bournemouth could beat Manchester City, then Liverpool could qualify regardless of their own catastrophic results.
Liverpool is by far the worst team when we compare investment over results. They have a nice record of failure beyond the imagination of their fans in the beginning of the season. They have to do a whole checkup on their strategy, coach and some players.
Maybe next year will be better even if I doubt about that. Aston Villa did better than I thought, I felt a draw will be okay for both until I saw the training session during the match as you said..

[rachael9385]

Liverpool suffered a major loss again. Aston Villa won the big match and moved into 4th place. Liverpool remained in 5th place. Aston Villa gained a significant advantage heading into the last week of Premier League. This match was crucial for both teams. Rogers and Watkins scored again and kept their teams in contention. I think Aston Villa will finish the league in 4th place. That's a great achievement for them. They really have a strong squad. Beating Liverpool was definitely no surprise to me. They are used to it now.

I was expecting Liverpool to at least hold the game to a draw but I won't say that Aston villa winning Liverpool is a surprise to me because e all know that Liverpool has been struggling this season and they have not really been stable, Aston villa on the other hand are dealing with the same thing as well but they had home advantage which gave them the upper hand, it wasn't really a surprise to me.

[OsaiEmma]

Here we go Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Michael Carrick will be staying at Manchester United as the permanent manager after being approved by Jim Radcliffe. Michael Carrick has really worked so hard to deserve the deal and this is a good News for the club and fans. The long awaited deal is finally here. This is a very fair fans consideration deal. I wish him luck in this new task. What do you think will happen to Manchester United next season, do we expect a league from the new boss or is it going to end in securing another champions League spot? Michael Carrick must be very careful and more tactical. I wish him well.

I'll say kudos to Manchester United, this was a great decision, dey really needed diz, and good Job to Micheal Carrick, this promotion is well deserved. He really brought d good old Manchester United days back, so yeah, nobody deserves dat position more than he does.

This is how it looks in the table while we are about to start the 37th week...

Today there is a nice match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park! Actually both of these teams are very likely to qualify for the CL at the moment. Unless Bournemouth win against Manchester City and one of them loses points tonight...  

But it's quite a low probability to see both of these incidents happening. Emery might not risk his best players much tonight by thinking of the EL final to take place in 5 days. This is why I don't expect Liverpool to lose.

Well, Emery disappointed ur prediction and actually did a number on Liverpool. If Liverpool keeps up with diz lousy performance, dey might not qualify for d champions League. Anyways, I'm really impressed with Aston Villa's performance, I just wish and hope dey show same level of brilliance against Mancity, even a draw from dem will cement Arsenal's title race.

[SatoPrincess]

Later today Manchester City will be playing Chelsea in the FA Cup final. As much as I don’t want City to gain any sort of momentum in the premier league title race, I know for a fact that they are going to win today. Manchester City has an amazing head-to-head stat against Chelsea. Even on Chelsea’s best day, they were no match for City, I strongly doubt that this relatively weak Chelsea side stand a chance. Who is your money on?

[Tmoonz]

Here we go Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Michael Carrick will be staying at Manchester United as the permanent manager after being approved by Jim Radcliffe. Michael Carrick has really worked so hard to deserve the deal and this is a good News for the club and fans. The long awaited deal is finally here. This is a very fair fans consideration deal. I wish him luck in this new task. What do you think will happen to Manchester United next season, do we expect a league from the new boss or is it going to end in securing another champions League spot? Michael Carrick must be very careful and more tactical. I wish him well.

I'll say kudos to Manchester United, this was a great decision, dey really needed diz, and good Job to Micheal Carrick, this promotion is well deserved. He really brought d good old Manchester United days back, so yeah, nobody deserves dat position more than he does.

This is how it looks in the table while we are about to start the 37th week...

Today there is a nice match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park! Actually both of these teams are very likely to qualify for the CL at the moment. Unless Bournemouth win against Manchester City and one of them loses points tonight...  

But it's quite a low probability to see both of these incidents happening. Emery might not risk his best players much tonight by thinking of the EL final to take place in 5 days. This is why I don't expect Liverpool to lose.

Well, Emery disappointed ur prediction and actually did a number on Liverpool. If Liverpool keeps up with diz lousy performance, dey might not qualify for d champions League. Anyways, I'm really impressed with Aston Villa's performance, I just wish and hope dey show same level of brilliance against Mancity, even a draw from dem will cement Arsenal's title race.

Some are happy that Manchester United has appointed Michael Carrick as the Head coach in a permanent deal for a reason that Michael Carrick can't deliver, and this are the rival fans, while some are equally happy that he's been given the job permanently knowing to well that he won't disappoint them, but to me I think it's indeed a smart for the Manchester United team, like I don't really understand why they still doubt Michael Carrick's credibility, dude literally brought back a dying Manchester United that has lost the hope of playing in the UEFA Champions League next season, he gave them hope once more yet people are not still okay with it, I don't really know what they want from him but I strongly believe he won't fail me and those that trust in him.

[Nahl]

Liverpool in the serious problem last night even their 2 goals is came from defender player Van Dijk this is dissapointing because i was expect they can playing at least draw at the Villa park but in fact Liverpool have lost even they were conceded 4 goals and apparently trust Arne Slot is a big mistakes for Liverpool owner because people can see it that Liverpool has possibility will not playing at champion league for next season and assuming if Bournemouth can won from Manchester city and draw in their last game Bounermouth finish at 5th place at the end of this season and i got surprising news recently because for next season Arne Slot will confirmed stayed in Liverpool and if this is true i cannot imagined what happen to Liverpool later

[9ja Amaka]

Mikel Arteta was one time teammates with Iriaola Andoni. Maybe it's about time he puts a call across to ask for a little favour against Manchester City come weekend. Manchester City will be travelling to Bournemouth to play that game. A draw could make Arsenal win it.

And Burnley?! It could be tue easiest to many but toughest in my own eyes. All games to be played are mandatory.

I think Arsenal and Manchester City has really gave good accounts of themselves in the premier league this season, they have made the premier very interesting,  because I still belive that the premier will not be decided on until the last day, even if I still strongly believe that Arsenal will.win it, because they have the advantage right now. I think the both teams should win their remaining games, but Arsenal will definitely win, since they already have a 2 point advantage and I expect it to stay that way till the last day.

[Italian Panic]

Mikel Arteta was one time teammates with Iriaola Andoni. Maybe it's about time he puts a call across to ask for a little favour against Manchester City come weekend. Manchester City will be travelling to Bournemouth to play that game. A draw could make Arsenal win it.

And Burnley?! It could be tue easiest to many but toughest in my own eyes. All games to be played are mandatory.

I think Arsenal and Manchester City has really gave good accounts of themselves in the premier league this season, they have made the premier very interesting,  because I still belive that the premier will not be decided on until the last day, even if I still strongly believe that Arsenal will.win it, because they have the advantage right now. I think the both teams should win their remaining games, but Arsenal will definitely win, since they already have a 2 point advantage and I expect it to stay that way till the last day.

yeah me too, I think that arsena will win the premier league, with huge difficult but they finally win. For champion league final it's very very hard, paris saint germain is agreat team with incredible play style.

[yixichloro2xx]

Liverpool suffered a major loss again. Aston Villa won the big match and moved into 4th place. Liverpool remained in 5th place. Aston Villa gained a significant advantage heading into the last week of Premier League. This match was crucial for both teams. Rogers and Watkins scored again and kept their teams in contention. I think Aston Villa will finish the league in 4th place. That's a great achievement for them. They really have a strong squad. Beating Liverpool was definitely no surprise to me. They are used to it now.

I was expecting Liverpool to at least hold the game to a draw but I won't say that Aston villa winning Liverpool is a surprise to me because e all know that Liverpool has been struggling this season and they have not really been stable, Aston villa on the other hand are dealing with the same thing as well but they had home advantage which gave them the upper hand, it wasn't really a surprise to me.

God, Liverpool are so poor this season. It's as if they have lost their playing style, the players lack motivation. I don't know if yesterday lose should be on Arne slot or the players. Aston Villa has now qualified for the Uefa champions League, they really deserved it , after putting a wonderful performances yesterday.  I still find it funny that Van dijk score two goals for Liverpool, while the attackers couldn't find the back of the net. This coach has lost 20 games, this season and he is still managing the club. By now he would have been sacked if he was in another club. I guess Liverpool still believe in him, they are looking at the longterm results like they did with jurgen klop. I hope this their believe become something beneficial.

[pawel7777]

After Liverpool's yesterday 4-2 loss to Aston Villa, there's a fresh wave of news articles reporting on Liverpool fans voting with their feet, i.e. leaving the stadium before the final whistle, as well as pointing out a new record. Apparently 19 (some say 20, I'm too lazy to check) losses in one season is a record high for any Liverpool manager. I wouldn't take this stat too seriously. Obviously Liverpool has had worse season in the past, the high number of defeats is partially attributed to a higher number of games across all competitions, incl. Champions League. The more games you play, the more losses you're likely to suffer.
Nevertheless, I don't expect Arne Slot to stay for the next season.

[Iamgoat]

Mikel Arteta was one time teammates with Iriaola Andoni. Maybe it's about time he puts a call across to ask for a little favour against Manchester City come weekend. Manchester City will be travelling to Bournemouth to play that game. A draw could make Arsenal win it.

And Burnley?! It could be tue easiest to many but toughest in my own eyes. All games to be played are mandatory.

Things aren't going well for City; they're getting tough. They have a game they can't afford to lose. I'd say City have to go for the win from the start. They need to score an early goal, and that's how it has to be with City. The more time passes, the more pressure there is on City and the more breathing room Arsenal gets, who are just hoping they slip up. This Premier League isn't easy. The worst part was that City failed to win a game they shouldn't have drawn, they should have won.

The next matches will to a large extent become the deciding factor to who becomes the title holder for this Premier league season. If Arsenal should win their next game and Manchester City should draw their game, it will become a difficult moment for the Manchester city and they will have no choice than to surrender. Bournemouth will also try in their own means to win their last game especially as it is coming against Manchester City, if not for anything they will love to see they are the ones who stopped Manchester City from taking the league in a way, on the other hand, if Arsenal manager can truly call Iriaola and have a man to man friendly favor from him, it will go along way especially now as his teams win or lost against Arsenal.

[Futurexxx]

How do you expect Liverpool that is no longer playing attractive football to win a team like Aston Villa? Before the match kicked off I already knew that Aston Villa were going to beat Liverpool and they did.

Playing attractive football doesn't guarantees winning because if it's about attractive football, Barcelona or Manchester City will win all the trophies in their respective leagues, so it's more better to say that Liverpool are in bad form right now, than emphasizing on them playing attractive football.

It is so disappointing that Liverpool didn't qualify to play in the champions League next season, and  I really wanted them to be there next season.

I think that they are still going to qualify for the uefa champions league because since the competition was expanded, five teams are qualifying for the uefa champions league from the English premier League, and Liverpool right now is occupying the number fifth position, so they can still qualify if they can maintain that position.

[Halifat]

Liverpool suffered a major loss again. Aston Villa won the big match and moved into 4th place. Liverpool remained in 5th place. Aston Villa gained a significant advantage heading into the last week of Premier League. This match was crucial for both teams. Rogers and Watkins scored again and kept their teams in contention. I think Aston Villa will finish the league in 4th place. That's a great achievement for them. They really have a strong squad. Beating Liverpool was definitely no surprise to me. They are used to it now.

I was expecting Liverpool to at least hold the game to a draw but I won't say that Aston villa winning Liverpool is a surprise to me because e all know that Liverpool has been struggling this season and they have not really been stable, Aston villa on the other hand are dealing with the same thing as well but they had home advantage which gave them the upper hand, it wasn't really a surprise to me.

I was so confidence for Aston Villa because I know how they play at Villa park anytime they play against big team, winning Liverpool is not a surprise to me especially now that Liverpool are seriously facing inconsistency. Liverpool have to struggle now so that they will not be out of champions League zone, which was the reason why I was so confident for Aston Villa because they were having the same point with Liverpool. Aston Villa as confidently secured the fourth place for themselves and I don't see anything that will make them drop because already the season has ended.