⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[giammangiato]

I wouldn't want to say it's not possible for Maresca to win the premier league in his first season at Manchester City, because this football and everything is possible,  after all Slot did it in his first season with Liverpool. Manchester City already have a good squad that can compete for the premier league, so I will not say it's not possible,  but I know it will not be easy filling the shoes of Pep Guadiola. To be sincere I really don't think he will win it in his first season,  but will not completely rule him out, because he has got the squad to win it.

Manchester City have a great base, they just have to play it well, strategy and commitment, they need nothing else.
They can bring a few improvements with a few fresh players, with a few snappy replacements, but they already have everything they need.
I always take Manchester United as an example, they only changed their game mode and mentality and managed to recover the disastrous Championship, certainly they didn't win the Championship, but they didn't lose a team.

[lombok]

Manchester City have a great base, they just have to play it well, strategy and commitment, they need nothing else.
They can bring a few improvements with a few fresh players, with a few snappy replacements, but they already have everything they need.
I always take Manchester United as an example, they only changed their game mode and mentality and managed to recover the disastrous Championship, certainly they didn't win the Championship, but they didn't lose a team.

Manchester City definitely has a solid platform from which to continue their superiority in the top flight game. Having to add new players is only complement of keeping up the team stamina. Looking at Manchester United, it is more of a mind shift that need to take place in order for them to improve out of bad situation. It seems to me that more important than making a lot of new costly additions are the ones who will be stabilizing force in the team efforts to win.

[jakdanyel]

Tottenham has made the Senesi transfer official... It's a really smart move by De Zerbi. Senesi was available for free transfer. He was one of the best defenders of this season in the PL without doubt! 

De Zerbi is just stating the players he wants to see at his team and the board is doing it as in the deal between them. I believe in him to save this team next season. Maybe not a title race but they can compete for a CL spot.

[Fakhrulenclix]

Manchester City have a great base, they just have to play it well, strategy and commitment, they need nothing else.
They can bring a few improvements with a few fresh players, with a few snappy replacements, but they already have everything they need.
I always take Manchester United as an example, they only changed their game mode and mentality and managed to recover the disastrous Championship, certainly they didn't win the Championship, but they didn't lose a team.

Manchester City definitely has a solid platform from which to continue their superiority in the top flight game. Having to add new players is only complement of keeping up the team stamina. Looking at Manchester United, it is more of a mind shift that need to take place in order for them to improve out of bad situation. It seems to me that more important than making a lot of new costly additions are the ones who will be stabilizing force in the team efforts to win.

There's no doubt that Manchester City will remain strong and stay at the top of the Premier League, and I still believe they'll be in the title race next season. However, not necessarily dominating, because even this season we can see that Arsenal won the title, which means Premier League teams are getting stronger now, and that will be a threat to Manchester City. The same goes for teams like Man United—they should be watched and taken seriously because there's a good chance they'll improve next season and become tough contenders for the title.

[Iranus]

There's no doubt that Manchester City will remain strong and stay at the top of the Premier League, and I still believe they'll be in the title race next season. However, not necessarily dominating, because even this season we can see that Arsenal won the title, which means Premier League teams are getting stronger now, and that will be a threat to Manchester City. The same goes for teams like Man United—they should be watched and taken seriously because there's a good chance they'll improve next season and become tough contenders for the title.

City's future next season is completely uncertain. Guardiola was City's manager for a long time. It is not certain whether the new manager  will be successful. However, I am sure that the city management will take all necessary measures to strengthen their squad. At the same time, other teams in the premier league are getting stronger. Arsenal won the title this season. They will definitely try their best to win the title next season. In addition, Manchester united is also gradually becoming stronger. The fight for the title next season is undoubtedly going to be more intense for city.

[Distraction]

City's future next season is completely uncertain. Guardiola was City's manager for a long time. It is not certain whether the new manager  will be successful. However, I am sure that the city management will take all necessary measures to strengthen their squad.

10 years with Guardiola... It's been a quite long journey for Manchester City of course. It isn't easy to make this change all of a sudden.

But every good story has an end. Guardiola couldn't win the league this year maybe but he will always be remembered as a legendary manager by them. 

Now Enzo Maresca is in charge. Truthfully I expect really positive things. His vision is not so much different than Guardiola so...

[free-bit.co.in]

10 years with Guardiola... It's been a quite long journey for Manchester City of course. It isn't easy to make this change all of a sudden.
But every good story has an end. Guardiola couldn't win the league this year maybe but he will always be remembered as a legendary manager by them. 
Now Enzo Maresca is in charge. Truthfully I expect really positive things. His vision is not so much different than Guardiola so...

Guardiola will undoubtedly remain a living legend to Manchester City fans. With the help of Guardiola, Manchester City won the Premier League title consecutively. City also won the Champions League title. Guardiola has won every title possible with City.
I don't have high expectations from Maresca. He did not succeed with Chelsea. Maresca was sacked by Chelsea just a few months ago. I thought Manchester City management would hire someone more experienced.

[ITExpert]

I wonder how much Enzo Maresca will change things at Manchester City. He is mentioned like his style is really similar to Guardiola's. That could lead to a not much different kind of a game plan.

But what about transfers? Bernardo Silva is also leaving by the way. I expect him to spend some money for sure. But I doubt he would make a huge change in the squad.

This is the fact that Enzo Maresca has inspired or he has the tactical coaching style of Pep Guardiola as he is one of the most experienced and talented coach. And it was not  expecting that Enzo will not be able to manage the Manchester City as a team which was they were in this season for the title contender. Manchester City is a strong team and they also have the passion to do well so I think Maresca is failed to  manage and reshape them and make them able to be a strong opponent to the other teams. i think the team is also needed some new talented players so they can get the maximum results. There is still not any replacement or new hiring but they should make some to have the best for the team. Because recruitment is needed and also helps a lot to perform better

[LUCKMCFLY]

According to circulating reports, Artan underwent additional screening upon arriving at Miami Airport and was then declared ineligible for entry. U.S. authorities cited security checks as the reason for the denial, but did not disclose specific details. Artan is one of Africa's best referees and the recipient of the 2025 African Best Male Referee award. It seems we have to wait for a statement from U.S. Immigration? Is this because of discrimination? This should not have happened.

I think players, referees, and everyone else entering the USA should be allowed in. These kinds of things bother me—the visas and all that. Nobody is better than anyone else. If he's a referee and he's the best in Africa, he should be allowed in. It's that simple. There are things I disagree with about this. I think these kinds of things should have been coordinated with FIFA. This is a global event, and it's in bad taste what happened to him.

[Taricoins]

Tottenham has made the Senesi transfer official... It's a really smart move by De Zerbi. Senesi was available for free transfer. He was one of the best defenders of this season in the PL without doubt! 

De Zerbi is just stating the players he wants to see at his team and the board is doing it as in the deal between them. I believe in him to save this team next season. Maybe not a title race but they can compete for a CL spot.

I always hailed the De Zerbi signing that Tottenham and making this shining of Senesi really shows how good a direction he is going. Honestly speaking here I haven't even thought of adding De Zerbi to the main character energy I was expecting but decisions like this shows how serious he is going to be next season, just hope he proves well our expectations

[Stormisover]

Manchester City have a great base, they just have to play it well, strategy and commitment, they need nothing else.
They can bring a few improvements with a few fresh players, with a few snappy replacements, but they already have everything they need.
I always take Manchester United as an example, they only changed their game mode and mentality and managed to recover the disastrous Championship, certainly they didn't win the Championship, but they didn't lose a team.

Manchester City definitely has a solid platform from which to continue their superiority in the top flight game. Having to add new players is only complement of keeping up the team stamina. Looking at Manchester United, it is more of a mind shift that need to take place in order for them to improve out of bad situation. It seems to me that more important than making a lot of new costly additions are the ones who will be stabilizing force in the team efforts to win.

There's no doubt that Manchester City will remain strong and stay at the top of the Premier League, and I still believe they'll be in the title race next season. However, not necessarily dominating, because even this season we can see that Arsenal won the title, which means Premier League teams are getting stronger now, and that will be a threat to Manchester City. The same goes for teams like Man United—they should be watched and taken seriously because there's a good chance they'll improve next season and become tough contenders for the title.

Yes they will be a title contenders no doubt but not necessarily win the title, like it will take them more time this time to win the league title now Pep Guardiola is out of the team, Enzo Maresca is a good choice and a good replacement for Pep Guardiola no doubt, but he pose not much threat as Pep Guardiola would, and you see those teams you just listed, Arsenal and Manchester United, trust me they will be a bone to their neck comes next season, mostly Manchester United, those guys are actually cooking, so I will only calm down and wait for next season to start.

[Odusko]

Tottenham has made the Senesi transfer official... It's a really smart move by De Zerbi. Senesi was available for free transfer. He was one of the best defenders of this season in the PL without doubt! 

De Zerbi is just stating the players he wants to see at his team and the board is doing it as in the deal between them. I believe in him to save this team next season. Maybe not a title race but they can compete for a CL spot.

This transfer is a smart move from the club.
Tottenham last season performance demand for them to put measures in place to balance multiple wings in the club, the defense line for Tottenham was a bit weak and the need for younger players in that wing is paramount in this preparation ahead of next season, and let see how this transfer deal can bring positive outcomes for the clubs in the coming season.

[Hvdv]

Tottenham has made the Senesi transfer official... It's a really smart move by De Zerbi. Senesi was available for free transfer. He was one of the best defenders of this season in the PL without doubt! 

De Zerbi is just stating the players he wants to see at his team and the board is doing it as in the deal between them. I believe in him to save this team next season. Maybe not a title race but they can compete for a CL spot.

This transfer is a smart move from the club.
Tottenham last season performance demand for them to put measures in place to balance multiple wings in the club, the defense line for Tottenham was a bit weak and the need for younger players in that wing is paramount in this preparation ahead of next season, and let see how this transfer deal can bring positive outcomes for the clubs in the coming season.

Tottenham struggled in the league and were lucky to avoid relegation. They almost got relegated. That's why they need to build a stronger squad this year. It's perfectly normal for them to start making transfers already. The important thing is that they can sign good players. You can sign dozens of players, but if they're not quality, they won't bring you success.

[slapper]

Pep Guardiola helped Manchester City lift 20 trophies in his 10 years as Manchester City head coach, it will be difficult for Manchester City to see a coach that will perform so well like Pep Guardiola did, so it is so sad Manchester City lose a coach as Pep Guardiola, but i think Manchester City have been preparing life without Pep Guardiola so they will not miss him. People are underestimating Enzo Maresca because they believe he cannot perform like Pep Guardiola. Before Manchester City wants Enzo Maresca as a replacement for Pep Guardiola they already know he has the quality to coach Manchester City, so i am believing Enzo Maresca will perform well at Manchester City.

Pep's actions will certainly set a new record for Man City. During his 10-year tenure the Spanish coach achieved many things including winning numerous trophies while coaching the team. It's natural for their new coach to achieve what Pep Guardiola achieved during his time as head coach of the team nicknamed The Cityzen.

They have now appointed Enzo Maresca as Pep's replacement but many still disagree with the appointment of Enzo Maresca as Man City coach. Although Enzo Maresca was once Pep's assistant his reputation doesn't quite match up to replacing Pep. Although Man City management will give Enzo Maresca some time and trust as he previously coached Chelsea from 2024 to 2026, Chelsea's performance was mediocre, leading them to ultimately end their partnership. This may be a topic of conversation with many predicting that Man City will perform better next season under Enzo Maresca, but we will see how far Enzo Maresca can go as Man City's head coach next season.

Pep isn't even really gone? He took some ambassador role with CFG so he's still, like, around.

What I am worried about is the squad. Silva gone. Stones gone. Rodri's contract expired at the end of 2027 and he hasn't been offered a new one? He's the best midfielder around and they're playing chicken with him.

Meanwhile they've loaded up on these young guys (Cherki, Echeverri, Nypan) who are talented but raw. Very raw. And Maresca has to compete for a title AND develop them at the same time? The requirements are quite high.

Whether it actually works though, ask me in October. That first losing streak, whenever it comes.

[Lillominato89]

Pep Guardiola helped Manchester City lift 20 trophies in his 10 years as Manchester City head coach, it will be difficult for Manchester City to see a coach that will perform so well like Pep Guardiola did, so it is so sad Manchester City lose a coach as Pep Guardiola, but i think Manchester City have been preparing life without Pep Guardiola so they will not miss him. People are underestimating Enzo Maresca because they believe he cannot perform like Pep Guardiola. Before Manchester City wants Enzo Maresca as a replacement for Pep Guardiola they already know he has the quality to coach Manchester City, so i am believing Enzo Maresca will perform well at Manchester City.

Pep's actions will certainly set a new record for Man City. During his 10-year tenure the Spanish coach achieved many things including winning numerous trophies while coaching the team. It's natural for their new coach to achieve what Pep Guardiola achieved during his time as head coach of the team nicknamed The Cityzen.

They have now appointed Enzo Maresca as Pep's replacement but many still disagree with the appointment of Enzo Maresca as Man City coach. Although Enzo Maresca was once Pep's assistant his reputation doesn't quite match up to replacing Pep. Although Man City management will give Enzo Maresca some time and trust as he previously coached Chelsea from 2024 to 2026, Chelsea's performance was mediocre, leading them to ultimately end their partnership. This may be a topic of conversation with many predicting that Man City will perform better next season under Enzo Maresca, but we will see how far Enzo Maresca can go as Man City's head coach next season.

Pep isn't even really gone? He took some ambassador role with CFG so he's still, like, around.

What I am worried about is the squad. Silva gone. Stones gone. Rodri's contract expired at the end of 2027 and he hasn't been offered a new one? He's the best midfielder around and they're playing chicken with him.

Meanwhile they've loaded up on these young guys (Cherki, Echeverri, Nypan) who are talented but raw. Very raw. And Maresca has to compete for a title AND develop them at the same time? The requirements are quite high.

Whether it actually works though, ask me in October. That first losing streak, whenever it comes.

Pep Guardiola has left behind an incredible legacy, to be honest.
Enzo Maresca has no choice but to continue the work built up over a decade by Guardiola; the team’s winning mentality will endure for a few more years until the entire structure of the team is overhauled, especially when the team’s key players leave.

[Nightwatchmare]

I dont feel like Maresca is gonna carry a heavy burden like someone said above im not saying is not a big task but i feel like the last season of Guardiola was not good and that made the things much more easy for the next, i mean youa re not arriving to a team who is the champion of everything, now he needs to fix some things since the City team was not near to what they was in the glory days of pep.

It might be easier for Maresca, but remember that City won two trophies this season, which means Maresca will need to win trophies too. If Maresca can win the Premier League with City, it will be the best start for him, but it won't be easy, because Arsenal and Manchester United are also looking very good right now.

It's never possible for Enzo Maresca to win the English premier League title on his first season at the club never, I won't agree to that even at a gun point, like he's not that reliable for such performance, even Pep Guardiola that claim he conquer England still have to calm down on his first season, yes he might win the league with Manchester City no doubt, but certainly not this coming season, and to me I don't even see him winning it after two seasons, he will be qualifying UEFA Champions League but certainly not winning the league, it's an era coming to an end for Manchester City.

If Enzo Maresca was to coach Chelsea or Liverpool next season i would have accepted it is never possible for him to win the premier league title on his first season but as he is going to coach Manchester City that have a reliable team, it is very possible for him to win the premier league title, you not accepting that Enzo Maresca will win the premier league title on his first season at Manchester City will not stop him to win it if he put in a good work as Manchester City coach, you should not say Enzo Maresca is not reliable since you have not seen his performance at Manchester City, and do not take because Pep Guardiola could not win the premier league on his first season to believe Enzo Maresca cannot also win the premier league title on his first season because there are coaches Pep Guardiola performed better than in the premier league but they won the premier league title on their first season, so since there are coaches who lifted the premier league title on their first season, Enzo Maresca could do it.

[Issa56]

There's no doubt that Manchester City will remain strong and stay at the top of the Premier League, and I still believe they'll be in the title race next season.

I see no reason why Manchester city performance is going to drop by next season. They have quality players, and the coach which is going to be joining them is a talented coach, he has worked with Pep Guardiola before, so I believe he will be using Guardiola’s strategy. Let’s just see how next season is going to be, let’s see how Manchester city are going to perform, but definitely they going to be in the title race by next season.

[IceLincoln]

I dont feel like Maresca is gonna carry a heavy burden like someone said above im not saying is not a big task but i feel like the last season of Guardiola was not good and that made the things much more easy for the next, i mean youa re not arriving to a team who is the champion of everything, now he needs to fix some things since the City team was not near to what they was in the glory days of pep.

When you called Guardiola last season was a bad season, but he's winning two trophies. If it becomes a standard of City to win two trophies in the bad season of their manager. It's obviously burdening Maresca.

I don't think a new coach like him will be free from the pressure. The expectation by fans and board will always the same like when Pep still their coach.

They have won FA and Carabao last season. So they have EPL and UCL as their next target.

Manchester City management is surely going to be a big burden even more so considering the standards Pep Guardiola has set for the club, Manchester City was already becoming a threat in the EPL before Pep but he turned them to a Competitive monster.
Enzo Maresca was their with Pep in some parts of the glory and even in his little time with Chelsea he brought Glory so I’m sure he’ll fit in well though a big shoe but he’ll find his way.

[rachael9385]

I see no reason why Manchester city performance is going to drop by next season. They have quality players, and the coach which is going to be joining them is a talented coach, he has worked with Pep Guardiola before, so I believe he will be using Guardiola’s strategy. Let’s just see how next season is going to be, let’s see how Manchester city are going to perform, but definitely they going to be in the title race by next season.

Indeed they have good players, even without pep I don't really see any reason why they would start performing poorly unless it would be due to other reasons but I think that if there is any change that would happen in Manchester city next month it is going to be a positive one and not one that's negative.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Manchester City management is surely going to be a big burden even more so considering the standards Pep Guardiola has set for the club, Manchester City was already becoming a threat in the EPL before Pep but he turned them to a Competitive monster.
Enzo Maresca was their with Pep in some parts of the glory and even in his little time with Chelsea he brought Glory so I’m sure he’ll fit in well though a big shoe but he’ll find his way.

Next season will see several new faces among the Premier League managers and we expect to see a much tighter competition as several clubs adjust to their team's progress. Manchester City is the most talked about because perhaps after Pep Guardiola's tenure ends, there will be changes to the team. With Enzo Maresca's abilities at Manchester City, this could be a good start or make it even more difficult for Manchester City to compete. Enzo Maresca is a typically good coach, but whether he can bring the same level of success as Pep Guardiola has is still a question for some Manchester City fans.