⚽ Premier League 2026/2027 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Oluwa-btc]

I must confess that Chelsea really played a good football today. I know people never anticipated for these to happen that was why I was seeing some people predicting the game BTS ( both team score) and it actually entered but Chelsea is winning the game. Surprise can happen yes but I don't think there will be any surprise in this game anymore because the game is over and the worst thing that can happen in this game is that Chelsea can still add more goal.

I have no surprises with Xabi Alonso because I know the kind of direct football he played even as the manager of Bayern Munich. It is the directness of the players I love and Brighton's defenders couldn't handle the attacking force of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro. More importantly, it was not the debut I expected for Dibu Martinez but getting the second three points feels refreshing as they await the next game against the defending Champions of the Premier League Competition. This Chelsea team will infact win the Premier League Competition before Manchester United again. They mean business and they're working towards it.

I know it is too early but Michael Carrick should be sacked and that new Newcastle United Manager be brought in. Am I too greedy for demanding more/best for my club?

[Dreadboost]

Chelsea got six points in two matches under Xabi Alonso. Well, one problem carried from last season still remains. Which is the problem of conceding. Alonso went along to sign Martinez thinking it’s a goal keeper problem. But it is a defensive problem. Chelsea concede 5 goals in two goals. Attack win you matches but defense win you titles. Jao Pedro is on score sheet for both his previous and current club. He scored for Chelsea and scored for Brighton. Xabi Alonso attacking football is so direct but have to work on possession more and not allowing their opponents hold the ball more.

[ZeroVinsonN]

Chelsea got six points in two matches under Xabi Alonso. Well, one problem carried from last season still remains. Which is the problem of conceding. Alonso went along to sign Martinez thinking it’s a goal keeper problem. But it is a defensive problem. Chelsea concede 5 goals in two goals. Attack win you matches but defense win you titles. Jao Pedro is on score sheet for both his previous and current club. He scored for Chelsea and scored for Brighton. Xabi Alonso attacking football is so direct but have to work on possession more and not allowing their opponents hold the ball more.

There needs to be a balance, winning two games from the start of the league is a good thing but with s defence so poor it will be by a miracle that they will be able to draw against Arsenal in their next match because Arsenal will make sure to exploit as much of that defence weakness as possible and the strategy they used to win the league last season was making sure their opponents didn't get much opportunity to score against them, with that same strategy they will do everything to score against Chelsea while making sure Chelsea doesn't get any chance to score against them.

[Merit.s]

I know it is too early but Michael Carrick should be sacked and that new Newcastle United Manager be brought in. Am I too greedy for demanding more/best for my club?

Casemiro departure is really affecting the team but I believe that with time Carrick will fix the problem. Fernandez was able to equalize the goal and the first half ended 1-1.

Manchester united shouldn't lose this game because its going to be a big disappointment to me and I won't bet on Manchester United anymore. I don't know what the problem is.

[Son Of Blockchain (SOB)]

I know it is too early but Michael Carrick should be sacked and that new Newcastle United Manager be brought in. Am I too greedy for demanding more/best for my club?

No you're not but like you said, "it's too early" Carrick is not the problem but the board especially Jason Wilcox their technical director cause he's the one setting up Michael Carrick to fail, he refused the talents Christopher Vivell wanted to sign for Carrick and signed him players that ain't worthy of playing for the team, not to talk of the position that's lacking quality which he refused to look into.
 Do you see how clueless Luke Shaw is? He should've been long gone from the club the Ipswich goal was all his fault and other teams would take advantage of that position if they don't sign a quality leftback. Watching a defensive line of Maguire and Martinez is like watching two snails play.

[Silverstonez]

I know it is too early but Michael Carrick should be sacked and that new Newcastle United Manager be brought in. Am I too greedy for demanding more/best for my club?

Casemiro departure is really affecting the team but I believe that with time Carrick will fix the problem. Fernandez was able to equalize the goal and the first half ended 1-1.

Manchester united shouldn't lose this game because its going to be a big disappointment to me and I won't bet on Manchester United anymore. I don't know what the problem is.

Are you sure casemiro departure is really affecting the Manchester United team? Because the last time I checked Manchester United have good midfielders, the problem with Manchester United is something I'm still trying to figure out.

Manchester United lost their first match to a football team, that just returned from religation. Now they are playing draw with Ipswich Town, and the most disappointing part is that Ipswich Town scored first at Manchester United home, it's so bad that it's laughable.

[Lembo69]

Chelsea got six points in two matches under Xabi Alonso. Well, one problem carried from last season still remains. Which is the problem of conceding. Alonso went along to sign Martinez thinking it’s a goal keeper problem. But it is a defensive problem. Chelsea concede 5 goals in two goals. Attack win you matches but defense win you titles. Jao Pedro is on score sheet for both his previous and current club. He scored for Chelsea and scored for Brighton. Xabi Alonso attacking football is so direct but have to work on possession more and not allowing their opponents hold the ball more.

Honestly, their 5 goals conceded in 2 matches really shows a weak player or a weak goalkeeper. I think they need to focus on not only winning but also on strengthening their goalkeepers and defenders. Although they have 6 points, the fact that they have conceded 5 goals in 2 matches really reflects on Xabi Alonso because he may be focusing on winning but not on how to tackle the ball.
Chelsea players should be a little more aware of how the opponent can't create pressure after losing the ball and how they can tackle it easily. Xabi Alonso is a good coach so I hope he will notice this and give it more importance.

[Joy- maker]

This Chelsea team will infact win the Premier League Competition before Manchester United again. They mean business and they're working towards it.

I know it is too early but Michael Carrick should be sacked and that new Newcastle United Manager be brought in. Am I too greedy for demanding more/best for my club?

It seems you guys don't keep records, last season Liverpool started well with good performance and Chelsea have started with the same energy. Let's not be in hurry to decide the fate of all these clubs, because the season just started.

Responding to your second paragraph, do think Michael Carrick is the problem of Manchester United? See budy it's too early to start talking about sacking Michael Carrick simply because he lost to Hull City and now it is looking as if he will lose to Ipswich Town again.

[ZeroVinsonN]

I know it is too early but Michael Carrick should be sacked and that new Newcastle United Manager be brought in. Am I too greedy for demanding more/best for my club?

Casemiro departure is really affecting the team but I believe that with time Carrick will fix the problem. Fernandez was able to equalize the goal and the first half ended 1-1.

Manchester united shouldn't lose this game because its going to be a big disappointment to me and I won't bet on Manchester United anymore. I don't know what the problem is.

At this post they are all but assured to win, I'm seeing alot of aggression against Carrick online from fans of Manchester United but honestly he doesn't deserve that much hate, he is a good coach, losing the previous match was very regrettable but at least now with 5 goals already scored, they might have lost last time but their 3 points are ready for them plus 5 goals. The league is just starting, they are not amongst my favourite to win the league but they will be placing well at least.

[Phoenix Anka]

Chelsea got six points in two matches under Xabi Alonso. Well, one problem carried from last season still remains. Which is the problem of conceding. Alonso went along to sign Martinez thinking it’s a goal keeper problem. But it is a defensive problem. Chelsea concede 5 goals in two goals. Attack win you matches but defense win you titles. Jao Pedro is on score sheet for both his previous and current club. He scored for Chelsea and scored for Brighton. Xabi Alonso attacking football is so direct but have to work on possession more and not allowing their opponents hold the ball more.

Honestly, their 5 goals conceded in 2 matches really shows a weak player or a weak goalkeeper. I think they need to focus on not only winning but also on strengthening their goalkeepers and defenders. Although they have 6 points, the fact that they have conceded 5 goals in 2 matches really reflects on Xabi Alonso because he may be focusing on winning but not on how to tackle the ball.
Chelsea players should be a little more aware of how the opponent can't create pressure after losing the ball and how they can tackle it easily. Xabi Alonso is a good coach so I hope he will notice this and give it more importance.

Chelsea have six points in the standings, and winning is what matters. Of course, I'm sure the manager has noticed that Chelsea are conceding too many goals and is looking for solutions. The Premier League's tough competition requires good defenders. Chelsea, with manager Xabi at the very least, will bring in good defenders during the January transfer window.

[sergiorus]

Chelsea got six points in two matches under Xabi Alonso. Well, one problem carried from last season still remains. Which is the problem of conceding. Alonso went along to sign Martinez thinking it’s a goal keeper problem. But it is a defensive problem. Chelsea concede 5 goals in two goals. Attack win you matches but defense win you titles. Jao Pedro is on score sheet for both his previous and current club. He scored for Chelsea and scored for Brighton. Xabi Alonso attacking football is so direct but have to work on possession more and not allowing their opponents hold the ball more.

Honestly, their 5 goals conceded in 2 matches really shows a weak player or a weak goalkeeper. I think they need to focus on not only winning but also on strengthening their goalkeepers and defenders. Although they have 6 points, the fact that they have conceded 5 goals in 2 matches really reflects on Xabi Alonso because he may be focusing on winning but not on how to tackle the ball.
Chelsea players should be a little more aware of how the opponent can't create pressure after losing the ball and how they can tackle it easily. Xabi Alonso is a good coach so I hope he will notice this and give it more importance.

Chelsea have six points in the standings, and winning is what matters. Of course, I'm sure the manager has noticed that Chelsea are conceding too many goals and is looking for solutions. The Premier League's tough competition requires good defenders. Chelsea, with manager Xabi at the very least, will bring in good defenders during the January transfer window.

There aren't that many good defenders on the markets right now, and for those very few they'd have to compete with all european grands.

They sold Cucurella for 60 million euro but what matters more than money here is that a decent replacement is simply not available.

Their defence problem is here to stay, at least for a while.

[Merit.s]

At this post they are all but assured to win, I'm seeing alot of aggression against Carrick online from fans of Manchester United but honestly he doesn't deserve that much hate, he is a good coach, losing the previous match was very regrettable but at least now with 5 goals already scored, they might have lost last time but their 3 points are ready for them plus 5 goals. The league is just starting, they are not amongst my favourite to win the league but they will be placing well at least.

This is the best performance from Manchester United since the beginning of the season. At least, they were able to prove some people wrong who thought that they have started the season in a bad way.

I don't see anything wrong with the team, they just need time to strengthen the bond and start winning as if that's only what they know how to do. A good display from United at Old Trafford.

[NewRevelation]

Chelsea got six points in two matches under Xabi Alonso. Well, one problem carried from last season still remains. Which is the problem of conceding. Alonso went along to sign Martinez thinking it’s a goal keeper problem. But it is a defensive problem. Chelsea concede 5 goals in two goals. Attack win you matches but defense win you titles. Jao Pedro is on score sheet for both his previous and current club. He scored for Chelsea and scored for Brighton. Xabi Alonso attacking football is so direct but have to work on possession more and not allowing their opponents hold the ball more.

I think he is a good coach and is already showing that. He has won two matches and gained 6 points. It's clear that Chelsea are on the right part to greatness. They are facing there oppositions and are winning there matches. There is nothing needed other than winning matches, and that's what they are doing just well.

Like you pointed out, they are conceding goals, and it's not too good. I believe Martinez is a good addition to the team. No doubt, he would do well as always. Chelsea has to find a way to improve there defense and concede less. The transfer window is coming to an end, and maybe, they might not be able to sign anyone lately. Meaning he has to make due with his squard and see how to improve there performance and do better. Good work Alonso and Chelsea

[Agbam]

I must confess that Chelsea really played a good football today. I know people never anticipated for these to happen that was why I was seeing some people predicting the game BTS ( both team score) and it actually entered but Chelsea is winning the game. Surprise can happen yes but I don't think there will be any surprise in this game anymore because the game is over and the worst thing that can happen in this game is that Chelsea can still add more goal.

I have no surprises with Xabi Alonso because I know the kind of direct football he played even as the manager of Bayern Munich. It is the directness of the players I love and Brighton's defenders couldn't handle the attacking force of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro. More importantly, it was not the debut I expected for Dibu Martinez but getting the second three points feels refreshing as they await the next game against the defending Champions of the Premier League Competition. This Chelsea team will infact win the Premier League Competition before Manchester United again. They mean business and they're working towards it.

I know it is too early but Michael Carrick should be sacked and that new Newcastle United Manager be brought in. Am I too greedy for demanding more/best for my club?

It is too early for any Michael Carrick out chant, he and Man United finally won the game through a Bruno Fernandes brilliance. And by the way you’re not a full Man United fan.

Manchester United almost gave their fans a heart attack with their first half performance until they were gifted that equaliser, it would have been a bad day for them but they turned it around in the second half.

Chelsea almost gave away their lead or Brighton were late to the party, anyway congratulations to Chelsea and their new coach Xabi Alonso 3 wins in 3 matches.

[Derekfunds]

At this post they are all but assured to win, I'm seeing alot of aggression against Carrick online from fans of Manchester United but honestly he doesn't deserve that much hate, he is a good coach, losing the previous match was very regrettable but at least now with 5 goals already scored, they might have lost last time but their 3 points are ready for them plus 5 goals. The league is just starting, they are not amongst my favourite to win the league but they will be placing well at least.

I was watching the game but the moment Manchester united first concede a goal from their opponent I was not longer interested in watching the game because I expected Manchester united to first score before their opponent and I saw the frustration on Michael Carrick's face when his team conceded a goal. I was thinking they will lose the match like the previous time but they emerge stronger on the second half and smashed their opponent. Manchester has 5 goals and conceded 4 which means they have only a goal

[Wake Up]

At this post they are all but assured to win, I'm seeing alot of aggression against Carrick online from fans of Manchester United but honestly he doesn't deserve that much hate, he is a good coach, losing the previous match was very regrettable but at least now with 5 goals already scored, they might have lost last time but their 3 points are ready for them plus 5 goals. The league is just starting, they are not amongst my favourite to win the league but they will be placing well at least.

I was watching the game but the moment Manchester united first concede a goal from their opponent I was not longer interested in watching the game because I expected Manchester united to first score before their opponent and I saw the frustration on Michael Carrick's face when his team conceded a goal. I was thinking they will lose the match like the previous time but they emerge stronger on the second half and smashed their opponent. Manchester has 5 goals and conceded 4 which means they have only a goal

The match completely changed in the second half, and Bruno Fernandes' extraordinary performance made for a fantastic second half for Manchester United. Manchester United won 5-2, with the Portuguese star scoring three goals and providing one assist. Manchester United had suffered a surprising defeat in their first match of the season, but they managed to prove themselves in this game. A five-goal victory in the Premier League boosted their morale. They are about to start their Champions League campaign, and these wins are invaluable.

[Fiatless]

I was watching the game but the moment Manchester united first concede a goal from their opponent I was not longer interested in watching the game because I expected Manchester united to first score before their opponent and I saw the frustration on Michael Carrick's face when his team conceded a goal. I was thinking they will lose the match like the previous time but they emerge stronger on the second half and smashed their opponent. Manchester has 5 goals and conceded 4 which means they have only a goal

After losing their first game in the EPL, this win will bring relief to Manchester United. It's great to see them come back from one goal down to put up such an impressive display. The team is not yet stable because there are still lapses in the defense. Conceding four goals in two games against average sides is not encouraging. From my observations, the Red Devils will find it difficult to defeat a formidable side. Michael Carrick turned the team around last season.  I hope that it will continue this season.

[BluebloodCXVI]

At this post they are all but assured to win, I'm seeing alot of aggression against Carrick online from fans of Manchester United but honestly he doesn't deserve that much hate, he is a good coach, losing the previous match was very regrettable but at least now with 5 goals already scored, they might have lost last time but their 3 points are ready for them plus 5 goals. The league is just starting, they are not amongst my favourite to win the league but they will be placing well at least.

I was watching the game but the moment Manchester united first concede a goal from their opponent I was not longer interested in watching the game because I expected Manchester united to first score before their opponent and I saw the frustration on Michael Carrick's face when his team conceded a goal. I was thinking they will lose the match like the previous time but they emerge stronger on the second half and smashed their opponent. Manchester has 5 goals and conceded 4 which means they have only a goal

The match completely changed in the second half, and Bruno Fernandes' extraordinary performance made for a fantastic second half for Manchester United. Manchester United won 5-2, with the Portuguese star scoring three goals and providing one assist. Manchester United had suffered a surprising defeat in their first match of the season, but they managed to prove themselves in this game. A five-goal victory in the Premier League boosted their morale. They are about to start their Champions League campaign, and these wins are invaluable.

I wonder what Carrick told those players in the dressing room during the first half break; he must have resetted their mentality someway/somehow for them to come out with that fire that they came out with in the second half.

I’m not gonna lie, i was pretty impressed by their performance today and even though i hate to say it, Bruno Fernandez did well today; a hat trick and an assist is not an easy feat to accomplish so i must give him his flowers.

Kobbie Mainoo too, he really held that midfield down today, had the most completed dribbles in the match; it’s safe to say he played a very crucial role in the win they got today and i hope he can continue to keep that same momentum throughout the season.

Many people thought what happened with Coventry the last time would happen again this time with Ipswich only for Man U to go ahead and dish out a good 5:2 whooping lol.

The match would have ended in 5:1 if not for the rubbish that Lisandro Martinez did but nevertheless, it didn’t take away the shine from their overall performance.

[Just Say]

I must confess that Chelsea really played a good football today. I know people never anticipated for these to happen that was why I was seeing some people predicting the game BTS ( both team score) and it actually entered but Chelsea is winning the game. Surprise can happen yes but I don't think there will be any surprise in this game anymore because the game is over and the worst thing that can happen in this game is that Chelsea can still add more goal.

I have no surprises with Xabi Alonso because I know the kind of direct football he played even as the manager of Bayern Munich. It is the directness of the players I love and Brighton's defenders couldn't handle the attacking force of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro. More importantly, it was not the debut I expected for Dibu Martinez but getting the second three points feels refreshing as they await the next game against the defending Champions of the Premier League Competition. This Chelsea team will infact win the Premier League Competition before Manchester United again. They mean business and they're working towards it.

I know it is too early but Michael Carrick should be sacked and that new Newcastle United Manager be brought in. Am I too greedy for demanding more/best for my club?

Xabi Alonso will be able to take Chelsea club a long way because you should notice that this manager took the Bayer Leverkusen team to a great height because under his leadership this team won the trophy in the German league without losing, so after becoming the manager of Chelsea, it seems that he will be able to take this club to a great height. Under the leadership of this Spanish manager, we have already noticed that Chelsea club has won two matches in a row and under his leadership, the Blues managed to snatch a 4-3 win against Brighton today, so it proves that Brighton's defenders could not properly handle the attacking power of Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.

Even then, it seems that Chelsea has a problem in defense because they have conceded multiple goals against Fulham and Brighton, so if they hire an experienced and top-class player, Chelsea will have a chance to win the title in the new Premier League season under the leadership of this manager.

[MK-74]

The winner of the goal fest was Chelsea.
Chelsea hosted Brighton & Hove Albion and won the match 4–3, making it two wins from two in the league.
Looking at the statistics, Chelsea had just 26% possession, but they were more effective in front of goal and managed to win the match.

Manchester United didn't lose this time. After their defeat in the opening game, they beat Ipswich Town 5–2 tonight to pick up their first win of the season in their second league match.