⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Sandra_hakeem]

Carrick still keeps his amazing run at Manchester United... They have already secured the 3rd place for themselves. He definitely deserved that contract extension!

Now it's time to look forward for them. If Carrick can do this with a kind of average squad I wonder what he can do with a better one. I hope the board act according to Carrick's plans as for summer transfers.

Micheal Carrick seems to be a very strange, yet unfazed type of manager, and this is exactly who Man United needed for this season because they started off very poor. How this man converted the same team that was losing every single game to a formidable team that can withstand pressure from other top teams is a miracle. There they are, the 3rd position, a champions League spot. Chelsea and Liverpool can't relate to these type of joy if you ask me, hehe! It was a wonderful performance against Nottnham Forest.

[BoundByFate]

I think it will be an easy match for Arsenal tonight.
Burnley are a team that has already been relegated from the Premier League this season, and they no longer have any real objective left in the league.
Arsenal, on the other hand, have been waiting many years for a league title, so I believe they will definitely win this match.

[len01]

This one is likely to be my new one for the remaining games of the round. Total odds: 3.58. Let's see how my luck goes this time...

Out of your 3 picks, only the Arsenal match is the one that raises a bit of concern.

Arsenal can usually score 2+ goals at home without much trouble, that’s true. But looking at the odds being that low, it doesn’t really match the risk involved. At this stage towards the end of the season, Arsenal can be a bit unpredictable and might not always meet expectations. And Burnley may look weak on paper, but teams like this often end up being a problem for big sides when it comes to securing a win.

If I had to choose, I’d rather go with BTTS (Yes) at @2+ odds, which in my opinion is more balanced with the actual risk. But that’s just my personal take.

[SmartCharpa]

Is a really incredible run this one of Michael Carrick as a head coach of Manchester United, he took a team very difficult to coach where a lot of coach with much more name than him fail to direct and him made it perfectly since the start, i want to see how he does in the next season when he builds his own team buying the players he wants.

It’s unbelievable results under Micheal Carrick, we didn’t expect this from this team, knowing that previous managers failed to achieve this results with the in the previous seasons. Manchester United was in 7th in the table when he took over in January. Now they finished third and qualify for the Champions League next season. They must sign more players during the summer in order to go far next season.

I think it will be an easy match for Arsenal tonight.
Burnley are a team that has already been relegated from the Premier League this season, and they no longer have any real objective left in the league.
Arsenal, on the other hand, have been waiting many years for a league title, so I believe they will definitely win this match.

Yeah, it will be an easy match for Arsenal to win tonight. Burnley have already relegated from the Premier League, so the point will not help them in any way. But Arsenal players need to give it their best to beat Burnley with at least 4 or more goals. Burnley can defend well enough to stop them from scoring goals, but this is opportunity for Arsenal to score a lot of goals and defend the league title with one game remaining.

[SatoPrincess]

Carrick still keeps his amazing run at Manchester United... They have already secured the 3rd place for themselves. He definitely deserved that contract extension!

Now it's time to look forward for them. If Carrick can do this with a kind of average squad I wonder what he can do with a better one. I hope the board act according to Carrick's plans as for summer transfers.

I have always been of the opinion that Carrick deserves to be Manchester United’s manager. I was watching the game yesterday and I could see the belief and confidence in the players even when they conceded, they didn’t look beat (like they did under previous managers). It’s obvious that Carrick has brought back the winning mentality to the club, it would be a shame if the owners do not give him the players he wants in the transfer window.

[shinratensei_]

I think it will be an easy match for Arsenal tonight.
Burnley are a team that has already been relegated from the Premier League this season, and they no longer have any real objective left in the league.
Arsenal, on the other hand, have been waiting many years for a league title, so I believe they will definitely win this match.

Yeah, it's all make sense. Burnley has no reason to good because they have relegated. Yet, they can play use whatever they have to hold Arsenal in term of title race against City. Although Arsenal is holding the game with massive probability to win, they have to be careful against Burnley.
The key is that never to underestimate your opponent, though they're a relegation club. We have seen so many scenario when top club lost to the relegation club.

A lose can cost Arsenal's trophy. So i see no reason they to decrease their intensity against Burnley. 1.13 for them as the host is enough to explain they are likely keeping their lead above City.
If they bottle this game, believe me, it's gonna be a generational banter.

As for the bet, i prefer to pick NO BTTS because they're gonna win this with cleansheet. 1-0,2-0,3-0 it all doesn't matter as long as they get cleansheet.

[Hewlet]

This one is likely to be my new one for the remaining games of the round. Total odds: 3.58. Let's see how my luck goes this time...

Out of your 3 picks, only the Arsenal match is the one that raises a bit of concern.

Arsenal can usually score 2+ goals at home without much trouble, that’s true. But looking at the odds being that low, it doesn’t really match the risk involved. At this stage towards the end of the season, Arsenal can be a bit unpredictable and might not always meet expectations. And Burnley may look weak on paper, but teams like this often end up being a problem for big sides when it comes to securing a win.

For this particular instance, what's at stake is different from what's usually the case in time past when arsenal bottles league. Arsenal have a more structured team as it stands and feels the league is already in their hands if they can win this game and the next and so, you should be expecting an arsenal team that tries to score more than one goal to ensure that once they've gotten a lead, that they are able to defend it till the end of the game.

Anything below two goals from arsenal in this will put them in serious pressure till the end of the game. That's the reason why it's most likely they will score more goals in this game.

[Showlove01]

Carrick still keeps his amazing run at Manchester United... They have already secured the 3rd place for themselves. He definitely deserved that contract extension!

Now it's time to look forward for them. If Carrick can do this with a kind of average squad I wonder what he can do with a better one. I hope the board act according to Carrick's plans as for summer transfers.

I have always been of the opinion that Carrick deserves to be Manchester United’s manager. I was watching the game yesterday and I could see the belief and confidence in the players even when they conceded, they didn’t look beat (like they did under previous managers). It’s obvious that Carrick has brought back the winning mentality to the club, it would be a shame if the owners do not give him the players he wants in the transfer window.

I shared the same sentiment with you and It would have been a big loss for Manchester united if they didn't assign him the contract because he has proven himself that he is worthy to take the contract and I hope he don't screw things up next season when the time will come because I'm sure it was because of champions league they were having doubt if they will sign him or not but it is good they have given him the contract and about the game yesterday they actually did well.

[Lannakosa]

I have always been of the opinion that Carrick deserves to be Manchester United’s manager. I was watching the game yesterday and I could see the belief and confidence in the players even when they conceded, they didn’t look beat (like they did under previous managers). It’s obvious that Carrick has brought back the winning mentality to the club, it would be a shame if the owners do not give him the players he wants in the transfer window.

Manchester United made the right decision to give Carrick a contract. I thought they would do it much earlier, but they decided to wait until the end of the season. I also think he will receive strong financial backing for new transfers, and we will see an even stronger team next season. In addition, the Champions League will also be added, which will require a higher quality squad depth for rotation across different competitions.

[BIT-BENDER]

I have always been of the opinion that Carrick deserves to be Manchester United’s manager. I was watching the game yesterday and I could see the belief and confidence in the players even when they conceded, they didn’t look beat (like they did under previous managers). It’s obvious that Carrick has brought back the winning mentality to the club, it would be a shame if the owners do not give him the players he wants in the transfer window.

Manchester United made the right decision to give Carrick a contract. I thought they would do it much earlier, but they decided to wait until the end of the season. I also think he will receive strong financial backing for new transfers, and we will see an even stronger team next season. In addition, the Champions League will also be added, which will require a higher quality squad depth for rotation across different competitions.

Yes Manchester United made the right choice by trusting in Micheal Carrick's managerial skills to lead them to maybe the English premier league title next season.
Imagine he did all this even without making any signing I will definitely like to see how well he will do in a fresh season and with obvious money to spend on players.

[Adbitco]

Chelsea still have a mathematically slim chance of finishing sixth in the table. But for that they will need to win the remaining two matches with 3 points and hope that the top teams will stumble. But their biggest break was the continuity of the performance. Throughout the season if they play well in one match then the next match loses badly. I do not think they can get past this hurdle by coming at the last minute it is already too late and the train has been missed

They can only end in that position if Bournemouth looses it's 2 remaining matches and Brighton also lose their last match to Manchester United. Just a draw for Bournemouth on either of their remaining 2 games will put them in.a position that even if Chelsea wins their own remaining 2 matches, they will still be behind Bournemouth. It's going to be a lot of what ifs for Chelsea to finish in such a position, they would need need teams like Bournemouth, Brighton and Brentford to all lose and them to win for this to be possible for them, lots of permutations from my perspective.

[Qhunman]

I shared the same sentiment with you and It would have been a big loss for Manchester united if they didn't assign him the contract because he has proven himself that he is worthy to take the contract and I hope he don't screw things up next season when the time will come because I'm sure it was because of champions league they were having doubt if they will sign him or not but it is good they have given him the contract and about the game yesterday they actually did well.

Carrick who many of us doubted has proven beyond doubts that is better for the job, I have confidence he won't screew up things next season because the major reason they gave him the contract was because he was able to manage the team to the 3rd in the table. Next season, manchester united would be in the champions league, Michael carrick should see the need to sign extra strikers and defenders because next season will be more competitive as they would be competing in the champions league. If he signs in quality players Next season, Manchester united might win both the champions League and premier league..

[KTChampions]

This one is likely to be my new one for the remaining games of the round. Total odds: 3.58. Let's see how my luck goes this time...

Out of your 3 picks, only the Arsenal match is the one that raises a bit of concern.

Arsenal can usually score 2+ goals at home without much trouble, that’s true. But looking at the odds being that low, it doesn’t really match the risk involved. At this stage towards the end of the season, Arsenal can be a bit unpredictable and might not always meet expectations. And Burnley may look weak on paper, but teams like this often end up being a problem for big sides when it comes to securing a win.

If I had to choose, I’d rather go with BTTS (Yes) at @2+ odds, which in my opinion is more balanced with the actual risk. But that’s just my personal take.

I agree that the odds seem unfair (although I personally expect this outcome to be 3-0 or 4-0, but this doesn't change the fact that the bookmaker is underpaying here), but your proposal looks even stranger   Arsenal have the best defense in the league, and Burnley have almost the worst attack (only Wolves are worse), the price of 2+ here is too low, I would be more interested in 3+ for such a risk. With a game a week schedule, Arsenal will fully realise their potential today.

[X-ray]

This one is likely to be my new one for the remaining games of the round. Total odds: 3.58. Let's see how my luck goes this time...

Out of your 3 picks, only the Arsenal match is the one that raises a bit of concern.

Arsenal can usually score 2+ goals at home without much trouble, that’s true. But looking at the odds being that low, it doesn’t really match the risk involved. At this stage towards the end of the season, Arsenal can be a bit unpredictable and might not always meet expectations. And Burnley may look weak on paper, but teams like this often end up being a problem for big sides when it comes to securing a win.

I think it won't be a concern. I know what you're worrying regarding Arsenal's game because the odds sounds small, but they always beat Burnley with at least two goals in the last three gams. Arsenal is also having more motivation to score to ensure their GD is also getting greater than City. So i think they will do everything to score a lot and win this game.

It gets better with how Burnley is 2nd weakest defense in EPL. It's boosting Arsenal's chance to win with at least two goals combined with cleansheet. I think this choice is not that bad.

[rdbase]

I think it will be an easy match for Arsenal tonight.
Burnley are a team that has already been relegated from the Premier League this season, and they no longer have any real objective left in the league.
Arsenal, on the other hand, have been waiting many years for a league title, so I believe they will definitely win this match.

Yeah, it's all make sense. Burnley has no reason to good because they have relegated. Yet, they can play use whatever they have to hold Arsenal in term of title race against City. Although Arsenal is holding the game with massive probability to win, they have to be careful against Burnley.
The key is that never to underestimate your opponent, though they're a relegation club. We have seen so many scenario when top club lost to the relegation club.

A lose can cost Arsenal's trophy. So i see no reason they to decrease their intensity against Burnley. 1.13 for them as the host is enough to explain they are likely keeping their lead above City.
If they bottle this game, believe me, it's gonna be a generational banter.

As for the bet, i prefer to pick NO BTTS because they're gonna win this with cleansheet. 1-0,2-0,3-0 it all doesn't matter as long as they get cleansheet.

Put in a bet yesterday which I kind of regret not taking them prematch when the odds were well worth it for Newcastle United and also Real Madrid.

Newcastle were already up by 2 goals at that point and Real Madrid just scored so hence the odds were so low.

For today's match I will agree with you and say it will one way traffic and burnley won't be able to score even a goal against an heavily defensive Arsenal back squad.
But to keep the championship title of the Premier League they will have to play offensively aswell so to have the advantage if it does come down to a goal difference at the end of it all.

[jakdanyel]

Manchester United don’t have an average squad. Manchester United has one of the best squad in the Premier league. Do you know how much it cost to assemble this Manchester United squad? The only thing that made this Manchester United team looked average was the managers that were handling the team, if it was a manager that knew what they were doing this Manchester United present squad would have done incredibly well. This team is capable of winning any other club they face.

Come on man! Manchester United doesn't have a squad which is one of the bests. Before anything else please just look at team value comparisons in the PL at first...



Even Tottenham have a more valuable squad than them. But I'm not looking at only this data of course. Just make an honest comparison between Manchester United's current and old times.

This squad isn't even close to their best years in history. There are numbered players who are really quality now. Carrick needs lots of work to do for consistency in the long run. 

[Tmoonz]

Carrick still keeps his amazing run at Manchester United... They have already secured the 3rd place for themselves. He definitely deserved that contract extension!

Now it's time to look forward for them. If Carrick can do this with a kind of average squad I wonder what he can do with a better one. I hope the board act according to Carrick's plans as for summer transfers.

I have always been of the opinion that Carrick deserves to be Manchester United’s manager. I was watching the game yesterday and I could see the belief and confidence in the players even when they conceded, they didn’t look beat (like they did under previous managers). It’s obvious that Carrick has brought back the winning mentality to the club, it would be a shame if the owners do not give him the players he wants in the transfer window.

Next season is definitely gonna be one interesting season in the English premier League, like we gonna have some great challenges, all big six teams will be up and doing, mostly Chelsea that are likely to play just once a week, and with the kind of manager they have now, I really think they'll be something else comes next season, because Xabi Alonso is a coach that has one way or the other prove himself in two different league, but the English premier League is quite different from the rest but let's just wait and watch how things go with him in the English premier League.

[NewRevelation]

I shared the same sentiment with you and It would have been a big loss for Manchester united if they didn't assign him the contract because he has proven himself that he is worthy to take the contract and I hope he don't screw things up next season when the time will come because I'm sure it was because of champions league they were having doubt if they will sign him or not but it is good they have given him the contract and about the game yesterday they actually did well.

Carrick who many of us doubted has proven beyond doubts that is better for the job, I have confidence he won't screew up things next season because the major reason they gave him the contract was because he was able to manage the team to the 3rd in the table. Next season, manchester united would be in the champions league, Michael carrick should see the need to sign extra strikers and defenders because next season will be more competitive as they would be competing in the champions league. If he signs in quality players Next season, Manchester united might win both the champions League and premier league..

That's what I have wanted ever since he took over. I wanted him to be given the contract of the head coach for next season. Nobody does what he did and not coch a team. He gave hope to the squad and the fans. He came in, and the players became alive again. The beat big clubs and kept a nice play. Carrick was a force to reckon with because he delivered his job very well and made the red devils fly again in there fearful colour. If they had brought in another coach, I feel it would have been another mistake from man U board. They did the right thing by giving him the chance. Let's give him the chance to prove himself. He has done it since he came in, let's watch him and see how best he will lead them

[Ruttoshi]

Arsenal are really struggling really hard to maintain the two points gap till the end of the season. Harvertz incredible header made the 1- 0 difference in the scoreline and put Arsenal up front in the game. Arsenal dominated and took full charge of the first half.

Arsenal needs to be very careful and play with caution in the second half so that, they don't get a red card. I hope Arsenal will double their lead in the second half to enable them not to play under pressure because Burnley still has the chance to get an equalizer.

[Agbam]

Arsenal are really struggling really hard to maintain the two points gap till the end of the season. Harvertz incredible header made the 1- 0 difference in the scoreline and put Arsenal up front in the game. Arsenal dominated and took full charge of the first half.

Arsenal needs to be very careful and play with caution in the second half so that, they don't get a red card. I hope Arsenal will double their lead in the second half to enable them not to play under pressure because Burnley still has the chance to get an equalizer.

I wouldn’t say they’re struggling they are already one leg into winning the game and are also playing well, they might also add  another  goal though Burnley is proving stubborn but it seems Arsenal are on a path to lifting the title this time around.

Another day for their Classic Set piece goal.. From Bukayo Saka to the heads of Kai Havertz.
Arsenal’s Haram football is getting them the title, they can play whatever way to win the league, I’m in full support of them.