⚽ Premier League 2026/2027 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Judith87403]

Don't you think Liverpool is doing more better now than they did last season? There is an improvement in Liverpool unlike last season at least they are considered as club playing undefeated despite they have played 3 draw already at of 5 matches played, although even me am yet to figure out what could be Liverpool problem but i will say the club hasn't build a team since their formal coach klopp left the team they are still yet to get another team under their new coach maybe with time they could be as strong as before again, they have Man city to play next in the league let's see what they will display.

Yes Liverpool are unbeaten in their first five games already this season but it’s not better than last season start to the season because while they have draw three times this season already they won all first five games last season and that’s 15 points compared to the current 9 points earned, so for the start of the seasons they aren’t better off, but if we compare them now to how Arne Slot left them I would say there is an improvement but let’s be realistic they cannot carry on like this to win anything tangible.

The match against Manchester city I had already gone for city win as prediction earlier on but with the new twist after Manchester City have been found guilty i am thinking it will affect them and it’s good opportunity for Liverpool to capitalize on.

You have a point in what you said because Manchester City players might get demoralised as a result of the 114 charges that the club is facing. It's just like last season when they overheard of Pep Guardiola exit at the end of the season, it weakened the strength of the team and they could not perform in their next match so similar thing can happen against Liverpool but we should not allow that to affect our judgement because on paper, Manchester City hasn't lost any match, it is possible they will continue with their winning streak. Liverpool is not much in a stable forn despite that they are yet to lose any match. I know that Arsenal fans will be hoping for Manchester City to fall so that they can have the opportunity of levelling the gaps.

[Amphenomenon]

On par with Mbappe probably but I'd be willing to agree Haaland edges a little still.

Although English Premier League is probably the toughest league for a striker though so theoretically one could say that until we see Mbappe play in it, or Haaland play in La Liga, we can't really draw a fair comparison.

Saying Erling Haaland is better than Kylian Mbappe because he has shown so much excellency in the EPL is quite ironic, while the EPL is tougher doesn't mean players in other leagues are lesser than those in the EPL, Mbappe has shown so much world class since he was 18 and somehow the same for Haaland but we all can see even in these stages there have been differences and Mbappe is spectacular.

I mean I can't recall anybody who was the best striker of EPL and who then failed in another league while still being in his prime. However, I can name at least a few who were top strikers of other top leagues yet couldn't show anything in the EPL.

Thus, I have zero doubts Haaland would be a top strikers in any league of the world, but I cannot be Mbappe would still be one in England. He probably would, but there's no guarantee.

Ahhh
Come on there are players where this doesn't hold, are you going to say the same for Lewandowski?
While this holds more often it's not always the case even looking at the fact that not all players or attackers who left EPL did well or exceptionally in orher league.

Haaland has shown his class and no one can really deny this, I doubt there's any place where he can't perform exceptionally and that's the sane for Kylian Mbappe.

[Son Of Blockchain (SOB)]

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Ahhh
Come on there are players where this doesn't hold, are you going to say the same for Lewandowski?
While this holds more often it's not always the case even looking at the fact that not all players or attackers who left EPL did well or exceptionally in orher league.

Haaland has shown his class and no one can really deny this, I doubt there's any place where he can't perform exceptionally and that's the sane for Kylian Mbappe.

Even Zlatan Ibrahimovic still scored a high number of goals in just 58 matches or thereabout for Manchester United, someone that's good is good and Mbappé is in that category same as Haaland, those kind of strikers can survive in any league given that they have good playmakers to assist them.

 Mbappé is even better in term of creating chances for himself but Haaland can't do that often and would need good wingers and midfielders to feed hik with cross and passes, Mbappé is a world class player and shouldn't be underrated whether he has no Premier league experience or not.

[Shineup]

Don't you think Liverpool is doing more better now than they did last season? There is an improvement in Liverpool unlike last season at least they are considered as club playing undefeated despite they have played 3 draw already at of 5 matches played, although even me am yet to figure out what could be Liverpool problem but i will say the club hasn't build a team since their formal coach klopp left the team they are still yet to get another team under their new coach maybe with time they could be as strong as before again, they have Man city to play next in the league let's see what they will display.

Yes Liverpool are unbeaten in their first five games already this season but it’s not better than last season start to the season because while they have draw three times this season already they won all first five games last season and that’s 15 points compared to the current 9 points earned, so for the start of the seasons they aren’t better off, but if we compare them now to how Arne Slot left them I would say there is an improvement but let’s be realistic they cannot carry on like this to win anything tangible.

The match against Manchester city I had already gone for city win as prediction earlier on but with the new twist after Manchester City have been found guilty i am thinking it will affect them and it’s good opportunity for Liverpool to capitalize on.

You have a point in what you said because Manchester City players might get demoralised as a result of the 114 charges that the club is facing. It's just like last season when they overheard of Pep Guardiola exit at the end of the season, it weakened the strength of the team and they could not perform in their next match so similar thing can happen against Liverpool but we should not allow that to affect our judgement because on paper, Manchester City hasn't lost any match, it is possible they will continue with their winning streak. Liverpool is not much in a stable forn despite that they are yet to lose any match. I know that Arsenal fans will be hoping for Manchester City to fall so that they can have the opportunity of levelling the gaps.

Who would be in this pressure and won't be affected? It's definitely gonna affect the players that's why I has predicted Liverpool winning right from time, so in this game there's no double thoughts about it, it's definitely a straight winning for Liverpool despite what, after all even before this case each time they face each others, it has always been a do or die affair within their two, talk more of now Manchester city is shaking, I don't know for others but to me it's a win for Liverpool no matter the odd given.

[Franctoshi]

On par with Mbappe probably but I'd be willing to agree Haaland edges a little still.

Although English Premier League is probably the toughest league for a striker though so theoretically one could say that until we see Mbappe play in it, or Haaland play in La Liga, we can't really draw a fair comparison.

Saying Erling Haaland is better than Kylian Mbappe because he has shown so much excellency in the EPL is quite ironic, while the EPL is tougher doesn't mean players in other leagues are lesser than those in the EPL, Mbappe has shown so much world class since he was 18 and somehow the same for Haaland but we all can see even in these stages there have been differences and Mbappe is spectacular.

I mean I can't recall anybody who was the best striker of EPL and who then failed in another league while still being in his prime. However, I can name at least a few who were top strikers of other top leagues yet couldn't show anything in the EPL.

Thus, I have zero doubts Haaland would be a top strikers in any league of the world, but I cannot be Mbappe would still be one in England. He probably would, but there's no guarantee.

Currently, I doubt if Mbappe would be interested in any of the English premier League club, because that would have been very easy decision for him before but I really doubt it now because, these teams are no longer what they used to be before and Mbappe coming to England would be a big pressure on his side to bring out the club, and literally everyone will be looking at him to deliver, which usually results in an unexpected underperformance of a player, even if you're the best player, you need other good players in the team to do your job.

[karabiber]

On par with Mbappe probably but I'd be willing to agree Haaland edges a little still.

Although English Premier League is probably the toughest league for a striker though so theoretically one could say that until we see Mbappe play in it, or Haaland play in La Liga, we can't really draw a fair comparison.

Saying Erling Haaland is better than Kylian Mbappe because he has shown so much excellency in the EPL is quite ironic, while the EPL is tougher doesn't mean players in other leagues are lesser than those in the EPL, Mbappe has shown so much world class since he was 18 and somehow the same for Haaland but we all can see even in these stages there have been differences and Mbappe is spectacular.

I think it’s wrong to compare Haaland and Mbappe. If they played in the same league, then a comparison might make sense, but the dynamics of the leagues in which the two players compete are different. Their playing styles are also different. Both are elite level players and both have the potential to succeed in both the EPL and La Liga, but their styles are completely different. For example, Haaland is a true goal scoring machine thanks to his physical strength, finishing ability, and positioning. Mbappe, on the other hand, is a player who can cut inside from the wing, carry the ball long distances, draw defenders out of position, run behind the defense, and create his own scoring opportunities. In this regard, they do not share the same playing style.

[Charcol]

You have a point in what you said because Manchester City players might get demoralised as a result of the 114 charges that the club is facing. It's just like last season when they overheard of Pep Guardiola exit at the end of the season, it weakened the strength of the team and they could not perform in their next match so similar thing can happen against Liverpool but we should not allow that to affect our judgement because on paper, Manchester City hasn't lost any match, it is possible they will continue with their winning streak. Liverpool is not much in a stable forn despite that they are yet to lose any match. I know that Arsenal fans will be hoping for Manchester City to fall so that they can have the opportunity of levelling the gaps.

I was also thinking about this issue. But I want to tell you that this issue is not limited to the 114 charges against Manchester City. I saw that the independent commission has already given serious results against the club for violating financial regulations. I also heard that City did not accept this decision, so they will appeal. And so far, no points deduction or any other sporting punishment has been announced. So I don't think that this will definitely weaken the players mentally. Because the results on the field show that they are normal. They have won five out of five matches.

[Nheer]

Even Zlatan Ibrahimovic still scored a high number of goals in just 58 matches or thereabout for Manchester United, someone that's good is good and Mbappé is in that category same as Haaland, those kind of strikers can survive in any league given that they have good playmakers to assist them.

 Mbappé is even better in term of creating chances for himself but Haaland can't do that often and would need good wingers and midfielders to feed hik with cross and passes, Mbappé is a world class player and shouldn't be underrated whether he has no Premier league experience or not.

I'm surprised how some people would be doubting players like Mbappe and Haaland and think they would struggle to perform in any league in the world right now. It's never possible because they have had a lot of experiences and played in different teams and still managed to perform well. I don't think these players will ever struggle again in any league they find themselves.

Haaland was doubted by many when he came to the premier league, they thought he wouldn't survive the intensity of the league but only for him to conquer the league and beat everyone to the highest goal scorer award. I think they are both in the same category and it's just unexpected that they both haven't won the Balon Dor award yet.

[len01]

Who would be in this pressure and won't be affected? It's definitely gonna affect the players that's why I has predicted Liverpool winning right from time, so in this game there's no double thoughts about it, it's definitely a straight winning for Liverpool despite what, after all even before this case each time they face each others, it has always been a do or die affair within their two, talk more of now Manchester city is shaking, I don't know for others but to me it's a win for Liverpool no matter the odd given.

Isn’t it too early to conclude which team will eventually win? Isn’t the case still ongoing, with an appeal yet to come?

So, in my opinion, this will not discourage City’s players from giving their best. Besides, City are not a mediocre team that would simply lose motivation because of an issue like this. Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, City and Liverpool are priced almost equally, and I actually believe the match could end in a draw.

[Berry2d]

Who would be in this pressure and won't be affected? It's definitely gonna affect the players that's why I has predicted Liverpool winning right from time, so in this game there's no double thoughts about it, it's definitely a straight winning for Liverpool despite what, after all even before this case each time they face each others, it has always been a do or die affair within their two, talk more of now Manchester city is shaking, I don't know for others but to me it's a win for Liverpool no matter the odd given.

Isn’t it too early to conclude which team will eventually win? Isn’t the case still ongoing, with an appeal yet to come?

So, in my opinion, this will not discourage City’s players from giving their best. Besides, City are not a mediocre team that would simply lose motivation because of an issue like this. Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, City and Liverpool are priced almost equally, and I actually believe the match could end in a draw.

Its indeed a bad season for Manchester city not in performance but this ongoing court case that has 80 percent chances of victory against them,  though such situations usually makes players lose motivation or momentum because they know all effort may be equal to zero at last  that is if they do not win in the appeal.
On this old allocations to Manchester city and Liverpool,  I think there is a mistake,  we all know this will destabilise players plans and make them lose consistency because they know where they will find themselves at the end,  so it would have been given in response to players mindset and not on previous performance.

[Amphenomenon]

Who would be in this pressure and won't be affected? It's definitely gonna affect the players that's why I has predicted Liverpool winning right from time, so in this game there's no double thoughts about it, it's definitely a straight winning for Liverpool despite what, after all even before this case each time they face each others, it has always been a do or die affair within their two, talk more of now Manchester city is shaking, I don't know for others but to me it's a win for Liverpool no matter the odd given.

Isn’t it too early to conclude which team will eventually win? Isn’t the case still ongoing, with an appeal yet to come?

So, in my opinion, this will not discourage City’s players from giving their best. Besides, City are not a mediocre team that would simply lose motivation because of an issue like this. Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, City and Liverpool are priced almost equally, and I actually believe the match could end in a draw.

The case with City has been on for long why do you think this will entirely shake the team?

While City might not be as exceptional as they were Lichfield are more far off in this regard. So it's difficult to predict who will win or see Liverpool as favourites.

[Baki202]

I'm surprised how some people would be doubting players like Mbappe and Haaland and think they would struggle to perform in any league in the world right now. It's never possible because they have had a lot of experiences and played in different teams and still managed to perform well. I don't think these players will ever struggle again in any league they find themselves.

Most people that are still doubting them don't really know the kind of fire does guys carry there was a period I underestimated mbappe but since I know what is happening then I stopped because when you talk about talent mbappe and Haaland are excellent players and they can deliver a good football and aside that even as young as they are they are quite experienced and you can watch them play and not be happy because they are just to good and the good thing is that they can play anywhere they can easily blend and they will deceiver perfectly

Haaland was doubted by many when he came to the premier league, they thought he wouldn't survive the intensity of the league but only for him to conquer the league and beat everyone to the highest goal scorer award. I think they are both in the same category and it's just unexpected that they both haven't won the Balon Dor award yet.

From the beginning we were not sure about him but the way  things went and are still going its going  to be very hard for anything to change the way Haaland is playing because the young man keeps getting better and better so there is no reason for anyone to continue looking down on Haaland and mbappe because the results are there.

[sergiorus]

On par with Mbappe probably but I'd be willing to agree Haaland edges a little still.

Although English Premier League is probably the toughest league for a striker though so theoretically one could say that until we see Mbappe play in it, or Haaland play in La Liga, we can't really draw a fair comparison.

Saying Erling Haaland is better than Kylian Mbappe because he has shown so much excellency in the EPL is quite ironic, while the EPL is tougher doesn't mean players in other leagues are lesser than those in the EPL, Mbappe has shown so much world class since he was 18 and somehow the same for Haaland but we all can see even in these stages there have been differences and Mbappe is spectacular.

I mean I can't recall anybody who was the best striker of EPL and who then failed in another league while still being in his prime. However, I can name at least a few who were top strikers of other top leagues yet couldn't show anything in the EPL.

Thus, I have zero doubts Haaland would be a top strikers in any league of the world, but I cannot be Mbappe would still be one in England. He probably would, but there's no guarantee.

Ahhh
Come on there are players where this doesn't hold, are you going to say the same for Lewandowski?
While this holds more often it's not always the case even looking at the fact that not all players or attackers who left EPL did well or exceptionally in orher league.

Haaland has shown his class and no one can really deny this, I doubt there's any place where he can't perform exceptionally and that's the sane for Kylian Mbappe.

What does Lewandowski have to do with that? He never played in England.

All I'm saying is that the EPL is by far the toughest league for strikers. I can instantly name a few world class strikers who were among best the goal scorers in some top-tier league but completely failed in England: Higuain, Shevchenko, Falcao, Crespo. I'm sure there are more.

I can't remember at least one player who was among the best strikers in the English Premier League and who later completely failed somewhere else.

Just facts, no matter how good one is, English Premier League is always a lottery for strikers - zero guarantees that even a world class lethal striker becomes successful there.

[Versatile_choice]

Who would be in this pressure and won't be affected? It's definitely gonna affect the players that's why I has predicted Liverpool winning right from time, so in this game there's no double thoughts about it, it's definitely a straight winning for Liverpool despite what, after all even before this case each time they face each others, it has always been a do or die affair within their two, talk more of now Manchester city is shaking, I don't know for others but to me it's a win for Liverpool no matter the odd given.

The pressure will affect the players but not in terms of performance, personally I feel the players would cheer up so as for them to get more points. Because if they don't struggle hard it will affect them if they decide to deduct their point, even with this pressure that manchester city is facing now yet I find it hard to believe when people are saying that liverpool would win. Even though they wins but it's not going to be an easy wining for liverpool because the manchester city I know will not allow such thing to happen.

This match is one of the toughest match next week and if I'm to predict the scores I will give them over 1 because the both teams have been scoring in their previous matches.

[Plutomanian]

I'm surprised how some people would be doubting players like Mbappe and Haaland and think they would struggle to perform in any league in the world right now. It's never possible because they have had a lot of experiences and played in different teams and still managed to perform well. I don't think these players will ever struggle again in any league they find themselves.

I will never doubt the greatest footballers in European history after Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi. Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe have taken in the footsteps of their favorite players and today, they're performing at the big stage of football, be it at club level and also county level. Experiences they say is the best teacher and we've seen how these players have been performing, back to back epic performances and they've shown up for their club and country, players like this are destined for GREATNESS.

[Chilwell]

I'm surprised how some people would be doubting players like Mbappe and Haaland and think they would struggle to perform in any league in the world right now. It's never possible because they have had a lot of experiences and played in different teams and still managed to perform well. I don't think these players will ever struggle again in any league they find themselves.

I will never doubt the greatest footballers in European history after Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi. Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe have taken in the footsteps of their favorite players and today, they're performing at the big stage of football, be it at club level and also county level. Experiences they say is the best teacher and we've seen how these players have been performing, back to back epic performances and they've shown up for their club and country, players like this are destined for GREATNESS.

Exactly player like this are destined for the greatness, finally Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has come to an end and this combination you brought up can actually fit this spot. Bought mbappé and Haaland currently doing well but in country and also in the club side, I will only say that they have not getting to a level of having the experience more like Cristiano and Lionel Messi but as we all know everything comes gradually which we already knew, I am very confident that right now they floor is open for them and there will get all what they are lucky. The performance of Haaland is currently doing so well because of how their team are performing but as for mbappé he is trying his best struggling to take the lead despite the club performance haven't been balance.

[Amphenomenon]

Ahhh
Come on there are players where this doesn't hold, are you going to say the same for Lewandowski?
While this holds more often it's not always the case even looking at the fact that not all players or attackers who left EPL did well or exceptionally in orher league.

Haaland has shown his class and no one can really deny this, I doubt there's any place where he can't perform exceptionally and that's the sane for Kylian Mbappe.

What does Lewandowski have to do with that? He never played in England.

All I'm saying is that the EPL is by far the toughest league for strikers. I can instantly name a few world class strikers who were among best the goal scorers in some top-tier league but completely failed in England: Higuain, Shevchenko, Falcao, Crespo. I'm sure there are more.

Just facts, no matter how good one is, English Premier League is always a lottery for strikers - zero guarantees that even a world class lethal striker becomes successful there.

There are actually more better individuals than what you used here, I'm not denying everything you say here but one thing is sure that it's not often the case.

And I can say Kylian Mbappe more likely is part of the exception especially because he has shown excellency in his career consecutively and when it becomes tough, he only becomes better and then excel again just like we saw in his first season in Real Madrid.

Lewandowski is a good example because we are referring to Kylian Mbappe who also has not played in the EPL before.

I can't remember at least one player who was among the best strikers in the English Premier League and who later completely failed somewhere else.

Eden Hazard and Philippe Coutinho

[AYOBA]

Who would be in this pressure and won't be affected? It's definitely gonna affect the players that's why I has predicted Liverpool winning right from time, so in this game there's no double thoughts about it, it's definitely a straight winning for Liverpool despite what, after all even before this case each time they face each others, it has always been a do or die affair within their two, talk more of now Manchester city is shaking, I don't know for others but to me it's a win for Liverpool no matter the odd given.

Despite the fact that Liverpool performances are not as impressive in the Premier League since last season, and your still have confidence that their upcoming match against Manchester City will be a straight winning for Liverpool. I don’t agree with your points yet until the match day, football is unpredictable that’s is very difficult to predict especially when strong teams are facing each, now that Liverpool performances is not enough for most people this season because of how their performances being wasted last season. We can see what will be their outcome in next 10ths days.

[Issa56]

The case with City has been on for long why do you think this will entirely shake the team?

Manchester city case has been on for some time now, and it didn’t affect them, but you should know that they have just been found guilty. The case has been on since, and they were not found guilty during that period, they just found them guilty now which I also feel it’s enough to affect the team, it’s might destabilize the team. We should wait for the club to be back from international break, and see how they are going to perform, nobody is sure if their current case is going to affect them or not.

[Inwestour]

Manchester city case has been on for some time now, and it didn’t affect them, but you should know that they have just been found guilty. The case has been on since, and they were not found guilty during that period, they just found them guilty now which I also feel it’s enough to affect the team, it’s might destabilize the team. We should wait for the club to be back from international break, and see how they are going to perform, nobody is sure if their current case is going to affect them or not.

You might be right, given the charges covering almost every count, today is the deadline for City to file an appeal, after which we’ll have to wait for the ruling, though I don't expect any major changes to the case. It’s quite possible this will have a negative impact on the players, especially with matches against Liverpool and then PSG in the Champions League coming up.