⚽ Premier League 2026/2027 Discussion Thread ⚽

[asriloni]

Take it or leave it Chelsea is as worse as Manchester united this season, like what was all that awful performance for in the second half? Like they was looking all good to go at first half I was even so convinced that Chelsea was going to win that game, but to my greatest surprise, at the second half they were playing like they told them if they should win that game they were going to get a pay cut, like it was so annoying, I don't really know what people might be thinking of Manchester united as it stands, but the fact is same thing you're thinking of Manchester united, you should also think that of Chelsea, because they are of same level this season.

I totally agree on the argument Manchester United is as bad as Chelsea. However, Manchester United is still conceded less compared to Chelsea. They're quite good in defending, and it becomes the point they must be rated slightly better than Chelsea.

If MU only has its defense as their problem, but the complexity in Chelsea is far worsen than it. Chelsea has only their attackers who still exist while the rest totally disappear on the pitch.

The 3-0 lost against Brentford is the eveidence how Chelsea is regressing only in matter of days. I believe it won't be fixed shortly though Xabi aware about all problems in his club but he can't have good solution because lack of healthy and quality players in his squad.

I would be also feel so confusing if i were Xabi. It's because i have to survive with non quality players while all of quality players can't play.

There is also speculation about all of fans are not happywith it and let's see.

[Abbatty]

It been an end to end attack in the Tottenham vs Aston Villa game, well we should have seen so much goal in this game, I’m still surprised we just seeing one goal. Tottenham are still without a goal In the premier league this season, with the way the match is going, I believe they will score today.

My gamble on this game is to see 3 goals scored, I have that confidence it will happen, both team are playing with high intensity. If you are watching, what do you think will be the outcome in this game.

[Sunshine1525]

It been an end to end attack in the Tottenham vs Aston Villa game, well we should have seen so much goal in this game, I’m still surprised we just seeing one goal. Tottenham are still without a goal In the premier league this season, with the way the match is going, I believe they will score today.

My gamble on this game is to see 3 goals scored, I have that confidence it will happen, both team are playing with high intensity. If you are watching, what do you think will be the outcome in this game.

Those who said De Zerbi needed more time to organise Tottenham, i wonder how many more loses they need to be convinced that he's not the right manager for Tottenham, he's a coach with potential but doesn't mean he can handle every job he's given, it's obvious that the weight of Tottenham's job is too heavy for him so he needs to step aside for another manager to try organise the team.

If they lose but still score maybe I would've said that there's hope but they barely score goals which means that they're very bad in both defense and attack. This is never how I imagined Tottenham to perform this season it's very embarrassing that they'll spend much and get poor results.

[Plutomanian]

It been an end to end attack in the Tottenham vs Aston Villa game, well we should have seen so much goal in this game, I’m still surprised we just seeing one goal. Tottenham are still without a goal In the premier league this season, with the way the match is going, I believe they will score today.

My gamble on this game is to see 3 goals scored, I have that confidence it will happen, both team are playing with high intensity. If you are watching, what do you think will be the outcome in this game.

Unai Emery and his men cooked hard. They deserve the winning points because they were exceptional. It's a slight good news for Tottehem Hotspur because they manage to score two goals in this game, this is to show you that they're gradually getting there and this time, they're doing everything within their reach to enable themselves for the big winnings coming their way. Roberto de Zerbi is planning and I will urge Spurs fans to take it easy and stop complaining, he will still do well for the club it's just mere obstacles holding them back. Tottehem Hotspur will be very ready in the next game because this is a crucial time for them and time to earn atleast a point.

[Franctoshi]

It been an end to end attack in the Tottenham vs Aston Villa game, well we should have seen so much goal in this game, I’m still surprised we just seeing one goal. Tottenham are still without a goal In the premier league this season, with the way the match is going, I believe they will score today.

My gamble on this game is to see 3 goals scored, I have that confidence it will happen, both team are playing with high intensity. If you are watching, what do you think will be the outcome in this game.

Those who said De Zerbi needed more time to organise Tottenham, i wonder how many more loses they need to be convinced that he's not the right manager for Tottenham, he's a coach with potential but doesn't mean he can handle every job he's given, it's obvious that the weight of Tottenham's job is too heavy for him so he needs to step aside for another manager to try organise the team.

If they lose but still score maybe I would've said that there's hope but they barely score goals which means that they're very bad in both defense and attack. This is never how I imagined Tottenham to perform this season it's very embarrassing that they'll spend much and get poor results.

Sadly that the results are not encouraging at this very moment, De Zerbi isn't a magician that he turns everything around as he comes to Tottenham just with 5 games managed, and I don't believe that is achievable with just only 4-5 matches so far, though some can do it within a short period of time, But some Managers would need some time to get things right, especially for a manager who's new to a particular League, wouldn't find it that easy during his first season stay at the club.

[Luzin]

It still hasn't left my mind. The match between Man United and Man City and Haaland's goal which was considered valid. But after a proper investigation, it turned out that the VAR and several operators apologized to Man United. However, the final result remains unfair. Will the FA not change the status of the match result? This situation is very absurd; if no correction occurs, Man United is certainly going to suffer a significant loss and miss out on the opportunity for 3 points. That goal should have been annulled and a review conducted.

[KTChampions]

It still hasn't left my mind. The match between Man United and Man City and Haaland's goal which was considered valid. But after a proper investigation, it turned out that the VAR and several operators apologized to Man United. However, the final result remains unfair. Will the FA not change the status of the match result? This situation is very absurd; if no correction occurs, Man United is certainly going to suffer a significant loss and miss out on the opportunity for 3 points. That goal should have been annulled and a review conducted.

The idea of ​​revisiting match results after they’ve already ended is absolute nonsense. It's the worse of two evils. Just look at the last Africa Cup of Nations, where Morocco claimed the title after three months of legal wrangling - lol. As a United fan, I am completely against reviewing match results after the games have ended. And by the way, I’ve been watching football since the days when there was no VAR, or any consistency at all in how the rules were applied. And even when goals were awarded from a kilometre offside position, it seemed more normal to me than the post-game "legal" wars.

[Finebone]

Sadly that the results are not encouraging at this very moment, De Zerbi isn't a magician that he turns everything around as he comes to Tottenham just with 5 games managed, and I don't believe that is achievable with just only 4-5 matches so far, though some can do it within a short period of time, But some Managers would need some time to get things right, especially for a manager who's new to a particular League, wouldn't find it that easy during his first season stay at the club.

I just feel sorry for De zerbi because if things continue like this, he will eventually get the sack. A lot of money has been spent on the team already, so expectations are high on the team, so this international break came at the right time for him to rethink and re-strategize his strategy, because patience is actually running out for him.
It's very common that his Tottenham team is struggling badly, since they signed too much players and disrupt the understanding within the team, but the result is just too bad to ignore, that's why they need to start winning games, starting from their next game, because De zerbi might be given the matching order if this bad result continue.

[Nightwatchmare]

It still hasn't left my mind. The match between Man United and Man City and Haaland's goal which was considered valid. But after a proper investigation, it turned out that the VAR and several operators apologized to Man United. However, the final result remains unfair. Will the FA not change the status of the match result? This situation is very absurd; if no correction occurs, Man United is certainly going to suffer a significant loss and miss out on the opportunity for 3 points. That goal should have been annulled and a review conducted.

Sometimes i wonder if those giving the duty to review incidents the on field referees did not see if they know football because i am just surprised with the wrong decision they make even when they take enough time to review an incident. Even if a proper investigation was carried out and it was later found out that Haaland's goal against Manchester United should have stood, premier league governing body cannot cancel the goal because there is no rule that says if VAR wrongly allow a goal that is not a goal to stand, and later it is found that the goal should have been disallowed by VAR the goal should be canceled. VAR has caused Manchester United 3 points in their last match in the premier league and they cannot fix it now that the truth is out.

[Ojima-ojo]

It still hasn't left my mind. The match between Man United and Man City and Haaland's goal which was considered valid. But after a proper investigation, it turned out that the VAR and several operators apologized to Man United. However, the final result remains unfair. Will the FA not change the status of the match result? This situation is very absurd; if no correction occurs, Man United is certainly going to suffer a significant loss and miss out on the opportunity for 3 points. That goal should have been annulled and a review conducted.

Sometimes i wonder if those giving the duty to review incidents the on field referees did not see if they know football because i am just surprised with the wrong decision they make even when they take enough time to review an incident. Even if a proper investigation was carried out and it was later found out that Haaland's goal against Manchester United should have stood, premier league governing body cannot cancel the goal because there is no rule that says if VAR wrongly allow a goal that is not a goal to stand, and later it is found that the goal should have been disallowed by VAR the goal should be canceled. VAR has caused Manchester United 3 points in their last match in the premier league and they cannot fix it now that the truth is out.

In football officiating, there is always a difference between after match admittance of error and on pitch correction, what I know is that the VAR review came in when the referee blown Erling Haaland’s goal to be an offside goals.


They decision made Fernández’s involvement in the offside goals less viewed and then went on to award Manchester City the winning, so with all this put together we know where the problem is and the reason why the VAR team that officiated the match to get stood down in several matches ahead for that error, but to say it can be corrected after the match will definitely raises new questions.

[cxtreenal]

It been an end to end attack in the Tottenham vs Aston Villa game, well we should have seen so much goal in this game, I’m still surprised we just seeing one goal. Tottenham are still without a goal In the premier league this season, with the way the match is going, I believe they will score today.

My gamble on this game is to see 3 goals scored, I have that confidence it will happen, both team are playing with high intensity. If you are watching, what do you think will be the outcome in this game.

The match was full of excitement although I lost the bet. Tottenham had a high attack speed but could not increase the goal difference. Aston Villa managed to use the opportunities properly even though they only had 37% ball possession. Aston Villa's victory was an unexpected event for many, especially those who have seen their performance since the beginning of this season. They did not have a very good start to the season, out of 5 matches they only won today's match and earned full points. The result of the match was that Aston Villa won the match by 2-3 goals.

A surprising event today that Arsenal team was knocked down by Brighton. The team tasted their first defeat of this season by losing 3-0.

[Oluwa-btc]

Take it or leave it Chelsea is as worse as Manchester united this season, like what was all that awful performance for in the second half? Like they was looking all good to go at first half I was even so convinced that Chelsea was going to win that game, but to my greatest surprise, at the second half they were playing like they told them if they should win that game they were going to get a pay cut, like it was so annoying, I don't really know what people might be thinking of Manchester united as it stands, but the fact is same thing you're thinking of Manchester united, you should also think that of Chelsea, because they are of same level this season.

Funny enough this compared Chelsea team will take three points from Manchester United under this particular Michael Carrick. We're too slow and we do not cover distance like we're suppose to do. I mean look at the squad Carrick inherited from Ruben Amorim, it is not the same as this particular one.

We're not going to lift a single trophy under him if we're to be honest. I can not say the same for Xabi Alon,he doesn't seem confused and this is obviously his first season with Chelsea. Assembling the right players will see them dominating all over again. If he can fix the defending and also the midfield, I'd rate Chelsea a better side than Manchester United so far this season.

[MArsland]

A surprising event today that Arsenal team was knocked down by Brighton. The team tasted their first defeat of this season by losing 3-0.

In the end, Arsenal suffered a crushing defeat with no match at all. I think this is a big concern for Arsenal, Brighton started to show good progress at the beginning of the season. Brighton solid play was able to limit Arsenal wiggle room. They only got 1 shot on target throughout the match. A setback came too soon for Arsenal.

[WatChe]

In the end, Arsenal suffered a crushing defeat with no match at all. I think this is a big concern for Arsenal, Brighton started to show good progress at the beginning of the season. Brighton solid play was able to limit Arsenal wiggle room. They only got 1 shot on target throughout the match. A setback came too soon for Arsenal.

Gunners have the habit of not performing well at crucial stages of the league and hopefully they won't repeat that pattern this season. Today Brighton totally outclassed Arsenal and they have have also made it clear that they are also equally interested in winning this season. Arsenal who conceded just one goal in its opening four games was thrashed today by Brighton by 3-0. That is why I said earlier that I will wait till 10th week before I can pick 4 teams that have chances of winning ongoing season.   

[MK-74]

There are some surprising results in the Premier League today; Tottenham scored for the first time in their five league matches today.
Aston Villa picked up their first win of the season in their fifth league match.
Hull City suffered their first defeat and picked up their first loss in the league.
Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0, Arsenal suffered their first defeat and dropped their first points in the league today.

[Livingleged]

A surprising event today that Arsenal team was knocked down by Brighton. The team tasted their first defeat of this season by losing 3-0.

In the end, Arsenal suffered a crushing defeat with no match at all. I think this is a big concern for Arsenal, Brighton started to show good progress at the beginning of the season. Brighton solid play was able to limit Arsenal wiggle room. They only got 1 shot on target throughout the match. A setback came too soon for Arsenal.

In as far as I knew Arsenal was definitely going to lose a game soon, I never expected it from this today’s match. I forgot that Brighton have always being a problem to the top six teams. I remembered the season that they did the same thing to Manchester city which was the defending champions too at that time. And what is crazy is that when they want to come at you they come fully without think about if you’re the champion, funny enough they sold their players and they are still doing well. This Brighton team have a way of selling their best player and replacing them with another crazy signing that no body sees coming.

Look at how pascal grab keep scoring week in week out. This is not something like Arsenal were probably distracted or carried away, they actually outplayed them which no body saw it coming winning a 3-0 match is a perfect definition of dominance, i would have said I’m gonna keep my eyes on them, but the issue is they will steal from the big teams and give to small team that the irony of football.

[salad daging]

It still hasn't left my mind. The match between Man United and Man City and Haaland's goal which was considered valid. But after a proper investigation, it turned out that the VAR and several operators apologized to Man United. However, the final result remains unfair. Will the FA not change the status of the match result? This situation is very absurd; if no correction occurs, Man United is certainly going to suffer a significant loss and miss out on the opportunity for 3 points. That goal should have been annulled and a review conducted.

If it's like this who will be blamed later, because it's clear Manchester United suffered a loss in that match especially since there was a VAR review after the match, will the referee be suspended for several matches?
Because I have never seen a case like this where Manchester City were favored to be deducted points, the final result remains the same regardless of whether it is legitimate or not after an investigation.
No wonder United fans will be angry after his results, some influencers also revealed this disappointment, this has happened will not change anything.

[Amphenomenon]

It been an end to end attack in the Tottenham vs Aston Villa game, well we should have seen so much goal in this game, I’m still surprised we just seeing one goal. Tottenham are still without a goal In the premier league this season, with the way the match is going, I believe they will score today.

My gamble on this game is to see 3 goals scored, I have that confidence it will happen, both team are playing with high intensity. If you are watching, what do you think will be the outcome in this game.

Your prediction was right, Aston Villa got all three goals at first and when it seems like they have been able to hold on to Spurs they conceded to late goals but still got all three points.

A 3 goals to 2 gave Aston Villa the win  while the pressure keeps mounting on Spurs team as a whole, what's actually wrong, this I can't say nor guess.

[Franctoshi]

Sadly that the results are not encouraging at this very moment, De Zerbi isn't a magician that he turns everything around as he comes to Tottenham just with 5 games managed, and I don't believe that is achievable with just only 4-5 matches so far, though some can do it within a short period of time, But some Managers would need some time to get things right, especially for a manager who's new to a particular League, wouldn't find it that easy during his first season stay at the club.

I just feel sorry for De zerbi because if things continue like this, he will eventually get the sack. A lot of money has been spent on the team already, so expectations are high on the team, so this international break came at the right time for him to rethink and re-strategize his strategy, because patience is actually running out for him.
It's very common that his Tottenham team is struggling badly, since they signed too much players and disrupt the understanding within the team, but the result is just too bad to ignore, that's why they need to start winning games, starting from their next game, because De zerbi might be given the matching order if this bad result continue.

Absolutely, heard that after the match he requested for four more players to further boost its squad.
He needs to really step up his game plans actually, Tottenham Hotspur almost got relegated last season because of their poor performance. The intense pressure has continued on him after they lost this match and all eyes would be on him regarding how he would handle their next game.

[Juicyhome]

I just feel sorry for De zerbi because if things continue like this, he will eventually get the sack. A lot of money has been spent on the team already, so expectations are high on the team, so this international break came at the right time for him to rethink and re-strategize his strategy, because patience is actually running out for him.
It's very common that his Tottenham team is struggling badly, since they signed too much players and disrupt the understanding within the team, but the result is just too bad to ignore, that's why they need to start winning games, starting from their next game, because De zerbi might be given the matching order if this bad result continue.

There no way you will feel pity for De Zerbi,  the club has given him their best support,  all he wanted was given to him to reverse Tottenham yet he has been struggling to win a Premier League game,  he has played five games without a win that's a bad result and shouldn't be allowed to be in this club in 10 games. I support his sack with immediate effect,  he has failed the management with all the good players in his squad. I dont feel pity for such a coach.

Premier League best defense conceded three goals with scoring a goal earlier today,  the defending champion Arsenal lost away to Brighton by three goals margin,  no one ever expected this result today,  this is why Premier League remains the biggest league in the world, there is no average team any team can beat anyone at anytime,  there are clubs that are called the damage team. Brighton,  Brentford and Everton,  they are spoilers,  they don't come to win any competition all they do is to big win big team. Once you're able to escape these three team, be sure of winning thr league. Arsenal has lost their first game of the season, I'm so excited over this win.