⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[wozzek23]

Just relax and watch Liverpool performance next season to know if Iraola is capable of improving the team performance to the next level or not and don't think otherwise.

I don't rush to condemn any coach until, I have seen him failed in carrying out his duties. This was how Kompany and Chivu was criticized but they ended up improving the team performance and won the title.

I'm not really expecting much from any team next season but there is a chance that Liverpool is going to end up recovering Next season. For a very long time Liverpool has been at the top of the table but recently their performance declined. Their new Coach would definitely put in a lot of effort to make sure that they perform well but a lot of times the change in a team doesn't come by changing the coach, the problem might be From the players

Liverpool fans are optimistic about their future, but things are looking not favorable because right now any prediction about them is too early they are having a new coach with their many high-priced players failing to create any impression in the last season. This could be crucial for them.

For me, Chelsea and Liverpool could be on the same level but Chelsea has a better chance because their coach has a good strategy and experience at the top level but Liverpool's coach is relatively inexperienced at the top level. His performance was good at Bournemouth; now it's a realistic time for him to do something special and increase his market value.

[Cyber_warrior]

Just relax and watch Liverpool performance next season to know if Iraola is capable of improving the team performance to the next level or not and don't think otherwise.

I don't rush to condemn any coach until, I have seen him failed in carrying out his duties. This was how Kompany and Chivu was criticized but they ended up improving the team performance and won the title.

I'm not really expecting much from any team next season but there is a chance that Liverpool is going to end up recovering Next season. For a very long time Liverpool has been at the top of the table but recently their performance declined. Their new Coach would definitely put in a lot of effort to make sure that they perform well but a lot of times the change in a team doesn't come by changing the coach, the problem might be From the players

Liverpool fans are optimistic about their future, but things are looking not favorable because right now any prediction about them is too early they are having a new coach with their many high-priced players failing to create any impression in the last season. This could be crucial for them.

For me, Chelsea and Liverpool could be on the same level but Chelsea has a better chance because their coach has a good strategy and experience at the top level but Liverpool's coach is relatively inexperienced at the top level. His performance was good at Bournemouth; now it's a realistic time for him to do something special and increase his market value.

Iraola did a very excellent job with Bournemouth, but we have seen coaches do so well at small clubs but then when signed by a bug club they fail to perform. I don’t want to judge him yet, every manager deserves to be given a chance and I really hope he takes this chance seriously. The Liverpool made a big decision in choosing him over Alonso and let just hope they have a good reason for that.

Alonso did a good job with leverkusen and in my personal opinion he was not a failure at Real Madrid. With him being very good around young players, then Chelsea is the right place for him to be at. I have expectations and big hope that he will do very well at Chelsea. Now we will have to wait and see how both mangers perform at their various club.

[Webutxo]

Liverpool fans are optimistic about their future, but things are looking not favorable because right now any prediction about them is too early they are having a new coach with their many high-priced players failing to create any impression in the last season. This could be crucial for them.

For me, Chelsea and Liverpool could be on the same level but Chelsea has a better chance because their coach has a good strategy and experience at the top level but Liverpool's coach is relatively inexperienced at the top level. His performance was good at Bournemouth; now it's a realistic time for him to do something special and increase his market value.

What some coaches need is players that are good and used to win games. I was mesmerized by how Iraola coach Bournemouth, he was the one that almost cost Arteta from not winning the League last season, so him been handpicked to coach Liverpool is well thought and deserving job in my opinion. He can help Liverpool represent a better place in the Premier League next season but it's not assurance for the title, there are many teams waiting to do it too.

Arne slot did well for Liverpool, I can't deny that but winning the Premier League only to become the worst team in the Premier League is not a good tagged. There are many wasted opportunities last season for the team but I will not blame him though, many of the players that won the league left the team after the title, many of them were not renew their contract and they left, the club is to be blame for the misfortune thag befall on them.

[Jewan420]

Liverpool fans are optimistic about their future, but things are looking not favorable because right now any prediction about them is too early they are having a new coach with their many high-priced players failing to create any impression in the last season. This could be crucial for them.

For me, Chelsea and Liverpool could be on the same level but Chelsea has a better chance because their coach has a good strategy and experience at the top level but Liverpool's coach is relatively inexperienced at the top level. His performance was good at Bournemouth; now it's a realistic time for him to do something special and increase his market value.

I think both Chelsea and Liverpool will be in good shape for the upcoming season. Chelsea will be in good shape with the great strategy of Xabi Alonso and Liverpool with their players. However, there are many doubts about Liverpool, who will be the replacement for Salah is a big question mark. We will have to wait and see what kind of steps their new manager takes and how he adds to the team before the season starts. On the other hand, Chelsea have talent but they lacked a good manager last season, Xabi Alonso will try to bring some more talent to the team for the upcoming season.

[Egii Nna]

Liverpool fans are optimistic about their future, but things are looking not favorable because right now any prediction about them is too early they are having a new coach with their many high-priced players failing to create any impression in the last season. This could be crucial for them.

For me, Chelsea and Liverpool could be on the same level but Chelsea has a better chance because their coach has a good strategy and experience at the top level but Liverpool's coach is relatively inexperienced at the top level. His performance was good at Bournemouth; now it's a realistic time for him to do something special and increase his market value.

Both teams are starting afresh, but Chelsea has a big advantage because of their coach. Liverpool is taking a big risk with Andoni Iraola. His attacking style was great at Bournemouth, but he has never managed a huge club with expensive players who struggled last year, which am afraid what happened to xabi Alonso in Real Madrid might happen to him.

On the other hand, Chelsea looks much safe, because they picked Xabi Alonso. Xabi Alonso has already proven himself for winning amazing things at Bayer Leverkusen, so he knows exactly how to handle the pressure of a big team. While this is a great chance for Andoni Iraola to show what he can do, Chelsea's coach simply has more experience at the top level.

[$crypto$]

I want to see if this season Totenham having 0 involvement in the next european competitions can start to have again at least a decent season, this last two ones were really a complete shit, it was impossible to guess them having two super bad seasons in a row, one was already crazy but two seasons in a row being just above the relegation spots was crazy.

This time Tottenham will concentrate on only local competitions. This can give them a good advantage to focus on the PL more. It isn't easy to handle everything while a UEFA competition is also included.

If they can't even fix things in this situation then I don't know how they can... I believe in De Zerbi as he is a good manager for PL teams like them. His transfers so far are also good. It's time to fight for a CL spot again!

I thought Tottenham could recover after the previous season fell even almost relegation, but fortunately this team even survived.

With the purchase of players this club is good enough that Tottenham do not want to suffer the same fate, I think this is the reason why I say Tottenham can rise.

We'll have to look at the first half of the season for how far this goes.

[Finebone]

I thought Tottenham could recover after the previous season fell even almost relegation, but fortunately this team even survived.

With the purchase of players this club is good enough that Tottenham do not want to suffer the same fate, I think this is the reason why I say Tottenham can rise.

We'll have to look at the first half of the season for how far this goes.

I can't remember Tottenham as a football club spend so much in a single transfer window in the history of the club, so that is a clear sign that they mean business this upcoming season. With the signing they have made, they should at least be competing for a place in any of the top four position or the UEFA Europa League position. De zerbi is a top coach that did very well at Brighton, so I believe that if he can have a proper preseason with this group of players, they might be a force next season, since the players might have understand his playing pattern more by then.

[Mustang Shelby]

Liverpool fans are optimistic about their future, but things are looking not favorable because right now any prediction about them is too early they are having a new coach with their many high-priced players failing to create any impression in the last season. This could be crucial for them.

For me, Chelsea and Liverpool could be on the same level but Chelsea has a better chance because their coach has a good strategy and experience at the top level but Liverpool's coach is relatively inexperienced at the top level. His performance was good at Bournemouth; now it's a realistic time for him to do something special and increase his market value.

I think both Chelsea and Liverpool will be in good shape for the upcoming season. Chelsea will be in good shape with the great strategy of Xabi Alonso and Liverpool with their players. However, there are many doubts about Liverpool, who will be the replacement for Salah is a big question mark. We will have to wait and see what kind of steps their new manager takes and how he adds to the team before the season starts. On the other hand, Chelsea have talent but they lacked a good manager last season, Xabi Alonso will try to bring some more talent to the team for the upcoming season.

This is a time for Xabi Alonso to get to know the team. After getting to know the team, I'm sure he will identify the most effective areas for many players. I expect Chelsea to be in a good position in the Champions League standings next year. While their chances of winning the championship may not be very high, I think they will be one of the teams competing for a Champions League spot.

[Shineup]

Just relax and watch Liverpool performance next season to know if Iraola is capable of improving the team performance to the next level or not and don't think otherwise.

I don't rush to condemn any coach until, I have seen him failed in carrying out his duties. This was how Kompany and Chivu was criticized but they ended up improving the team performance and won the title.

I'm not really expecting much from any team next season but there is a chance that Liverpool is going to end up recovering Next season. For a very long time Liverpool has been at the top of the table but recently their performance declined. Their new Coach would definitely put in a lot of effort to make sure that they perform well but a lot of times the change in a team doesn't come by changing the coach, the problem might be From the players

Liverpool fans are optimistic about their future, but things are looking not favorable because right now any prediction about them is too early they are having a new coach with their many high-priced players failing to create any impression in the last season. This could be crucial for them.

For me, Chelsea and Liverpool could be on the same level but Chelsea has a better chance because their coach has a good strategy and experience at the top level but Liverpool's coach is relatively inexperienced at the top level. His performance was good at Bournemouth; now it's a realistic time for him to do something special and increase his market value.

Iraola did a very excellent job with Bournemouth, but we have seen coaches do so well at small clubs but then when signed by a bug club they fail to perform. I don’t want to judge him yet, every manager deserves to be given a chance and I really hope he takes this chance seriously. The Liverpool made a big decision in choosing him over Alonso and let just hope they have a good reason for that.

Alonso did a good job with leverkusen and in my personal opinion he was not a failure at Real Madrid. With him being very good around young players, then Chelsea is the right place for him to be at. I have expectations and big hope that he will do very well at Chelsea. Now we will have to wait and see how both mangers perform at their various club.

Yes you're right the demand from small clubs and the demand for big clubs are always different, here in Liverpool they don't only seek to qualify for any European competitions or win any kind of trophies, they expect to win major trophy and will definitely qualify for UEFA Champions League every season, but just as you said let's not jump into conclusions let's wait for the 2026/2027 English premier League campaign to start then we can judge, who knows he might still surprise those that doubted him, or he might still work as many expected of him for taking over big team.

[Amphenomenon]

This is a time for Xabi Alonso to get to know the team. After getting to know the team, I'm sure he will identify the most effective areas for many players. I expect Chelsea to be in a good position in the Champions League standings next year. While their chances of winning the championship may not be very high, I think they will be one of the teams competing for a Champions League spot.

Championship is for the second division, the EPL title is what the first division trophy is called.
I don't consider my team fit for this race, looking at our transfer currently we re not fit to compete.

Yes Xabi Alonso is an excellent manager but we need quality players to compete, I have watched too many games to think that with just the number of players we are having or with an excellent manager things will be exceptionally different. We have had a few good managers who couldn't do well in the long run because of the players available for them, hope Xabi Alonso learn form them and stand his ground.

[ILuckyGuyI]

This is a time for Xabi Alonso to get to know the team. After getting to know the team, I'm sure he will identify the most effective areas for many players. I expect Chelsea to be in a good position in the Champions League standings next year. While their chances of winning the championship may not be very high, I think they will be one of the teams competing for a Champions League spot.

Xabi Alonso's arrival looks really positive for Chelsea. But it all depends on how the owners of the club will act as of this point.

I mean they need to give him some control man. But until now their transfers don't point that way.    Those names who have been signed lately are no way Xabi Alonso's work.

If the owners maintain that useless policy then I don't expect a big comeback from Chelsea. They'd just waste Xabi Alonso also like they did with the previous names.

[Dzwaafu11]

This is a time for Xabi Alonso to get to know the team. After getting to know the team, I'm sure he will identify the most effective areas for many players. I expect Chelsea to be in a good position in the Champions League standings next year. While their chances of winning the championship may not be very high, I think they will be one of the teams competing for a Champions League spot.

Xabi Alonso's arrival looks really positive for Chelsea. But it all depends on how the owners of the club will act as of this point.

I mean they need to give him some control man. But until now their transfers don't point that way.    Those names who have been signed lately are no way Xabi Alonso's work.

If the owners maintain that useless policy then I don't expect a big comeback from Chelsea. They'd just waste Xabi Alonso also like they did with the previous names.

Alonso is a great coach, he did well in his previous club and For him to go Chelsea we should be expecting a good result from him. So as it is right now the best thing is for the management to give him enough time, to transform chelsea they shouldn't pressure for a quick result like they did to past managers, Chelsea need a good strategy to get back to how they want, if they rush Alonso honestly I don't think Xabi Alonso will be able to deliver.

[Nightwatchmare]

Manchester United fans are hoping that the Premier League will be their main target, since it’s been a long time since Manchester United last won the Premier League title.

Do you think Carrick will be able to win the premier league title for Manchester United by next season? I don’t really think so. Carrick performed well last season, and am sure he will be performing well by next season also, but we should know that Manchester United won’t be playing only the premier league, they going to be playing the champions league also, so I just feel it’s not really going to be easy for them, Carrick will have to start rotating players, and I don’t think Manchester United is having the kind of squad that will be able to perform so well in both leagues.

Playing in the champions league and rotating players cannot even stop Michael Carrick not to win the english premier league when the new season starts, if Michael Carrick can handle Manchester United and they perform very well like he did last season then i believe there is a chance for Manchester United to win the english premier league. But if Manchester United cannot perform well next season even if Michael Carrick have enough players to rotate he will never win the premier league title next season. So Manchester United having a chance to win the premier league totally depends on their performance.

[Adams0001]

I think both Chelsea and Liverpool will be in good shape for the upcoming season. Chelsea will be in good shape with the great strategy of Xabi Alonso and Liverpool with their players. However, there are many doubts about Liverpool, who will be the replacement for Salah is a big question mark. We will have to wait and see what kind of steps their new manager takes and how he adds to the team before the season starts. On the other hand, Chelsea have talent but they lacked a good manager last season, Xabi Alonso will try to bring some more talent to the team for the upcoming season.

We can no decide if Liverpool and Chelsea will perform better next season because this is not the first time am seeing Chelsea are getting tough players in the club but later fail when the season started but since they have sigh new players and good coach things can be changed if they coach can maintain them better in the competition. Liverpool as change coach and they can perform much better then Chelsea that I think off, let just watch how the next season will goes and know who will do well and challenge other club in the competition and chance the league title.

[Bitcoin_Arena]

We can no decide if Liverpool and Chelsea will perform better next season because this is not the first time am seeing Chelsea are getting tough players in the club but later fail when the season started but since they have sigh new players and good coach things can be changed if they coach can maintain them better in the competition. Liverpool as change coach and they can perform much better then Chelsea that I think off, let just watch how the next season will goes and know who will do well and challenge other club in the competition and chance the league title.

Not forgetting that the opposition (the other teams) are also not sleeping. They are reinforcing their squads. I personally don't think Chelsea will all of a sudden start performing well. They are going to have a rough patch for a good number of years. Same with Liverpool, too.

The team I think will make massive improvements might actually be Manchester United.

[Iamgoat]

This is a time for Xabi Alonso to get to know the team. After getting to know the team, I'm sure he will identify the most effective areas for many players. I expect Chelsea to be in a good position in the Champions League standings next year. While their chances of winning the championship may not be very high, I think they will be one of the teams competing for a Champions League spot.

For now I believe Xabi Alonso is the best for the club but one thing will mostly likely happen and it is, it will take a bit of time for him to figure out the proper squad to use for his first 11. But I also trust he can do it as we saw what he did with the Leverkusen club a couple of years back and he totally turned them into an unbeatablr beasts. I personally will find it difficult to bet on the team for now because I see such as an attempt to throw money away to be honest especially with how consistent some of the other big teams are now but I can still put my money for a top four spot for Chelsea this season. He will work pretty hard to see the club goes out all hard but the league where Leverkusen was and where he did such wonderful outings is not Premier League

[Zoomic]

This is a time for Xabi Alonso to get to know the team. After getting to know the team, I'm sure he will identify the most effective areas for many players. I expect Chelsea to be in a good position in the Champions League standings next year. While their chances of winning the championship may not be very high, I think they will be one of the teams competing for a Champions League spot.

Xabi Alonso's arrival looks really positive for Chelsea. But it all depends on how the owners of the club will act as of this point.

I mean they need to give him some control man. But until now their transfers don't point that way.    Those names who have been signed lately are no way Xabi Alonso's work.

If the owners maintain that useless policy then I don't expect a big comeback from Chelsea. They'd just waste Xabi Alonso also like they did with the previous names.

Alonso is a great coach, he did well in his previous club and For him to go Chelsea we should be expecting a good result from him. So as it is right now the best thing is for the management to give him enough time, to transform chelsea they shouldn't pressure for a quick result like they did to past managers, Chelsea need a good strategy to get back to how they want, if they rush Alonso honestly I don't think Xabi Alonso will be able to deliver.

Giving Alonso time and support will be the best way for Chelsea management to force the best out of Alonso.

I think they're already aware that he'll not perform instant magic so I expect them to let him grow and improve the team at his own pace.

Also, signing players he recommends instead of players the club wants will be another means of boosting his morale and confidence to return Chelsea to where they used to be at the top.

Chelsea at this moment can not afford to struggle further, I expect everyone at the club to put in their best effort and bring back glory to Stamford Bridge.

[9ja Amaka]

Liverpool fans are optimistic about their future, but things are looking not favorable because right now any prediction about them is too early they are having a new coach with their many high-priced players failing to create any impression in the last season. This could be crucial for them.

For me, Chelsea and Liverpool could be on the same level but Chelsea has a better chance because their coach has a good strategy and experience at the top level but Liverpool's coach is relatively inexperienced at the top level. His performance was good at Bournemouth; now it's a realistic time for him to do something special and increase his market value.

I still maintain that Iraola is a decent manager and can because a better manager and also improve Liverpool,  because I think his style of play suits Liverpool,  but I don't expect him to win the premier league in his first season in charge of the club, although I am not saying it's not possible, because in football everything is possible, but I think the chances are very slim. I think the club don't have to mount too much pressure on him, so he might come out good with time.

[Crytohillss]

Manchester United fans are hoping that the Premier League will be their main target, since it’s been a long time since Manchester United last won the Premier League title.

Do you think Carrick will be able to win the premier league title for Manchester United by next season? I don’t really think so. Carrick performed well last season, and am sure he will be performing well by next season also, but we should know that Manchester United won’t be playing only the premier league, they going to be playing the champions league also, so I just feel it’s not really going to be easy for them, Carrick will have to start rotating players, and I don’t think Manchester United is having the kind of squad that will be able to perform so well in both leagues.

Playing in the champions league and rotating players cannot even stop Michael Carrick not to win the english premier league when the new season starts, if Michael Carrick can handle Manchester United and they perform very well like he did last season then i believe there is a chance for Manchester United to win the english premier league. But if Manchester United cannot perform well next season even if Michael Carrick have enough players to rotate he will never win the premier league title next season. So Manchester United having a chance to win the premier league totally depends on their performance.

I think it's still too early to talks about winning the premier league. Consistency over the whole season is what truly matters and united have to prove they can maintain that level first UCL definitely make the season stronger but if the teak stays fit and perform consistently , they will have a good chance the premier league isn't won on making excuses. Every club has a chance at the beginning of the season titles are earned through consistency manchester united need to show they can compete week in.

[tbterryboy]

Just relax and watch Liverpool performance next season to know if Iraola is capable of improving the team performance to the next level or not and don't think otherwise.

I don't rush to condemn any coach until, I have seen him failed in carrying out his duties. This was how Kompany and Chivu was criticized but they ended up improving the team performance and won the title.

I'm not sure if Andoni Iraola is capable of improving Liverpool's performance and I'm not expecting anything from him because anytime a coach from a small team takes up a coaching or managerial role in a big team, it mostly ends in disaster, and I don't think Andoni Iraola will be an exception. Bayern Munich and Inter Milan dominates their league that's why it was easy for Vincent Kompany and Chivu to win the title. But you see Liverpool, they don't have a good team and they aren't dominating the Premier League right now, so it will be difficult for Andoni Iraola to prove his doubters wrong.

Andoni Iraola is currently 44 years old. His past two big jobs were at Rayo Vallecano for 3 years and then Bournemouth for 3 years. At both clubs, he gave average performances. Now he is heading for the biggest challenge of his career with Liverpool, where they are more passionate and always want good results.

His engagement on social media is creating good chaos about him, but if he is not able to give performance as expected, then it's going to be a big problem for him and his job because at Liverpool they never allow things to be on a low level always having good and strong performance is guaranteed to keep a job. Now all eyes are on him and his performance after a few weeks.