⚽ Premier League 2026/2027 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Chilwell]

On the Leeds vs Man Utd game, this is not an easy game for Man Utd. Yes they have on paper, the better players. Both sets of fans hate each other, the clubs have a long rivalry and it isn’t a friendly one.

I expect the crowd to be very hostile and actually, I think Leeds will get at least a point.

Just as you said it, it's going to be a very difficult moment for Manchester United because Leeds is also ahead of Manchester United on table which shows that they are in a very good performance, Leeds will be hosting and they have been winning their home game, so with the performance of both teams I will try to favor Leeds in this game. I am among the people that are still giving Manchester United chance to see whether things will turn around for them positively.

[Nwadiche]

Since the season started till now this is the second time Chelsea have played matches in first half without scoring a goal. The first one was against Brentford and thi Everton, that's to prove that this 2 teams are strong and stubborn to concede goals any how, we've known Everton to be among the stubborn clubs in Premier league. Both teams really played very well this first, with their performance from both teams one among might win the match without much goals, but let's see how the second half will end.

[Frankolala]

Pedro Neto opens the scoreline not up to a minute after the second half kicked off. An early goal put Chelsea in front of Everton and give them more guts to take possession of the game. The visitors are still surprised as they are playing the catch up game but no one knows if Everton will get an equalizer. Chelsea leads the game 0-1 away from home.

[Spaceman1000$]

Since the season started till now this is the second time Chelsea have played matches in first half without scoring a goal. The first one was against Brentford and thi Everton, that's to prove that this 2 teams are strong and stubborn to concede goals any how, we've known Everton to be among the stubborn clubs in Premier league. Both teams really played very well this first, with their performance from both teams one among might win the match without much goals, but let's see how the second half will end.

Everton are part of those stubborn clubs in the EPL, with the way I'm seeing this game, I just hope no Red card will come out, we've had around 5 yellow cards and this is just the first half. The Everton that I know, I usually call them the gentle giants will want to stand their ground till the end of the game, Chelsea on the hand are no push overs as well, so this 0-0 might likely stay till the end of 90th minutes of play. I will just have an open mind for the second half, this game hasn't shown me that the victory will be tilting to any direction yet.

[Derekfunds]

Pedro Neto opens the scoreline not up to a minute after the second half kicked off. An early goal put Chelsea in front of Everton and give them more guts to take possession of the game. The visitors are still surprised as they are playing the catch up game but no one knows if Everton will get an equalizer. Chelsea leads the game 0-1 away from home.

Well, with Chelsea performance in their game with Bournemouth I have the feeling they will win Everton or draw because the winning spirit will still be boiling inside of them. Right from when the game started they have been possessing Everton and now they have scored before Everton which means they will definitely win the game as their performance and attempts are great but Chelsea can be very funny sometimes but I hope they won't be funny today.

[Comeacross]

Since the season started till now this is the second time Chelsea have played matches in first half without scoring a goal. The first one was against Brentford and thi Everton, that's to prove that this 2 teams are strong and stubborn to concede goals any how, we've known Everton to be among the stubborn clubs in Premier league. Both teams really played very well this first, with their performance from both teams one among might win the match without much goals, but let's see how the second half will end.

Chelsea already taken the lead just immediately after the second half kicked off. The first half was too physical and I don't find it interesting especially with all the yellow cards. Maybe that's why Chelsea find it hard to score. Everton was once a very strong team in the Premier League but they're not longer the same but even, they're still a dangerous side when you least expect them. Chelsea is controlling the ball and luckily ahead with the score but I can not guarantee their victory from the look of things until the final whistle is blown. Chelsea defense has been porous lately so I expect Everton to have a goal too sooner

[Jerrycrypto2024]

Since the season started till now this is the second time Chelsea have played matches in first half without scoring a goal. The first one was against Brentford and thi Everton, that's to prove that this 2 teams are strong and stubborn to concede goals any how, we've known Everton to be among the stubborn clubs in Premier league. Both teams really played very well this first, with their performance from both teams one among might win the match without much goals, but let's see how the second half will end.

Chelsea already taken the lead just immediately after the second half kicked off. The first half was too physical and I don't find it interesting especially with all the yellow cards. Maybe that's why Chelsea find it hard to score. Everton was once a very strong team in the Premier League but they're not longer the same but even, they're still a dangerous side when you least expect them. Chelsea is controlling the ball and luckily ahead with the score but I can not guarantee their victory from the look of things until the final whistle is blown. Chelsea defense has been porous lately so I expect Everton to have a goal too sooner

Chelsea leading with a goal the odd is high if they have defense issue on the game it may land them on draw but their advantage is having been the first to secure the goal the pressure is on Everton more to equalize not less than 15 minutes to end the Chelsea need strong defense to count on this very victory, I was watching the play of Everton and the way Chelsea is also falling back to defense it's like the coach want to use defense to secure the victory rather than pushing for more goals on the match. It's not ignorant of dia minutes goal that can change some narrative but Everton penetration to Chelsea defense is goal assuring with the lesser time frame it's already been counted as victory for Chelsea have scored addiction one goal it's hard on Everton at this point to counter the goals.

[Adbitco]

Good save from Pickford, that would have been the killer goal just few minutes to 90 minutes and I'm sure Everton energy would have been depleted if that goal has gone. Nice attack from Chelsea but I think Palmer would have sent the ball to the left instead of the right, it was a clear view and in a better position than Rodgers. Although players can't see everything. That attack would have ended everything now Everton is mounting their own pressure, Chelsea needs to hold on for these minutes to secure all 3 points.

Edit - Pedro Neto scores again to make 2 - 0, 3 points is now secured for Chelsea.

[Sim_card]

Chelsea already taken the lead just immediately after the second half kicked off. The first half was too physical and I don't find it interesting especially with all the yellow cards. Maybe that's why Chelsea find it hard to score. Everton was once a very strong team in the Premier League but they're not longer the same but even, they're still a dangerous side when you least expect them. Chelsea is controlling the ball and luckily ahead with the score but I can not guarantee their victory from the look of things until the final whistle is blown. Chelsea defense has been porous lately so I expect Everton to have a goal too sooner

Chelsea has finally sealed up their victory as Pedro Neto doubled his goal and the lead for Chelsea. Today is a beautiful day for the Portuguese to score all two goals in this game. This is the first defeat for Everton this season. Will Chelsea be able to win Everton on 2-0 clean sheet?

[Somto9Light]

Chelsea already taken the lead just immediately after the second half kicked off. The first half was too physical and I don't find it interesting especially with all the yellow cards. Maybe that's why Chelsea find it hard to score. Everton was once a very strong team in the Premier League but they're not longer the same but even, they're still a dangerous side when you least expect them. Chelsea is controlling the ball and luckily ahead with the score but I can not guarantee their victory from the look of things until the final whistle is blown. Chelsea defense has been porous lately so I expect Everton to have a goal too sooner

Chelsea has finally sealed up their victory as Pedro Neto doubled his goal and the lead for Chelsea. Today is a beautiful day for the Portuguese to score all two goals in this game. This is the first defeat for Everton this season. Will Chelsea be able to win Everton on 2-0 clean sheet?

Clean sheet it is for Chelsea. Thanks to Pedro Neto for scoring the brace that gave them all 3 points. I can see that a lot of improvements has been made by Chelsea because we have seen a very different game in their last match against Bournemouth and this match against Everton. Everton has one of the best defense among the Premier League teams, and for Chelsea to break that defense shows that Alonso has really discovered strategy to break teams with a hard defense. Everton has now lost their first match of the season after playing  9 games in all competitions.

[Cossyblack]

Just as you said it, it's going to be a very difficult moment for Manchester United because Leeds is also ahead of Manchester United on table which shows that they are in a very good performance, Leeds will be hosting and they have been winning their home game, so with the performance of both teams I will try to favor Leeds in this game. I am among the people that are still giving Manchester United chance to see whether things will turn around for them positively.

Manchester United hasn't been playing in their truest form lately but this match is a sure win. Leed United may be ahead of them in the table but my bet is on united to win, you may be skeptical about them due to their recent performance, I believe united won't fail against leed united. Go and take a look at their H2H, united has been the favourites because they have won most of the matches, although this is not a guarantee that united will win but it is worth looking into as it will help you to analysis the match properly, Manchester United will win that is my pick, it is a risky one but i am giving it a shot.

[Uhwuchukwu53]

Pedro Neto opens the scoreline not up to a minute after the second half kicked off. An early goal put Chelsea in front of Everton and give them more guts to take possession of the game. The visitors are still surprised as they are playing the catch up game but no one knows if Everton will get an equalizer. Chelsea leads the game 0-1 away from home.

The scoring by Pedro Neto  been assist by jorrel Hato was the real key to the door opening of Chelsea, as the gate seem to have lock by Everton through out the first half it's not an easy, going after the goal Everton never believe such goal will keep them in state of confusion and the advantage that makes Chelsea pushing with courage that leads to the second goal still scored by Pedro Neto has made Chelsea up ward possibly top four Pedro have become the man of the game, Everton couldn't make use of their home advantage to mussle Chelsea it already more of better advantage to Chelsea as they will prepare on their return leg.

[Alonso_]

Pedro Neto opens the scoreline not up to a minute after the second half kicked off. An early goal put Chelsea in front of Everton and give them more guts to take possession of the game. The visitors are still surprised as they are playing the catch up game but no one knows if Everton will get an equalizer. Chelsea leads the game 0-1 away from home.

I was very impressed with the performance of Chelsea, they played a good game, I was expecting the game to end in a draw, but Chelsea was too strong for Everton. Everton didn’t know what hit them right at the start of second half of the game, Pedro Neto have shown why he was offered a new contract, Chelsea needed to keep a clean sheet because they’ve been struggling to keep clean sheet which means they’ve been conceding too many goals in the Premier League, it was a priority for that defense to keep a Clean sheets, well I only see Chelsea as a Top 4 Chasing team, they can’t win the Premier League, I still believe Chelsea is lacking in defense and midfield, Henderson doesn’t look like a long term regular player in that Chelsea Team.

[Oluwa-btc]

On the Leeds vs Man Utd game, this is not an easy game for Man Utd. Yes they have on paper, the better players. Both sets of fans hate each other, the clubs have a long rivalry and it isn’t a friendly one.

I expect the crowd to be very hostile and actually, I think Leeds will get at least a point.

I will say the same thing because Manchester United are no longer the high intensity footballing side they use to be last season and they have fallen off to be the least side with intensity in the Premier League Competition. Both sides are capable of scoring but Manchester United have just lost to Atletico Madrid during midweek so I expect fatigue on this Manchester United players. A Leeds United win is also another ideal choice to pick. I'm predicting more than a point Manchester United are not sharing points with Leeds United or drawing the game.

[len01]

I was very impressed with the performance of Chelsea, they played a good game, I was expecting the game to end in a draw, but Chelsea was too strong for Everton.

I think so too. But surprisingly, despite playing at home, Everton seemed to lose their mentality after Chelsea launched a series of brutal attacks. Everton made so many mistakes that they kept giving Chelsea good chances. I was also quite impressed with Chelsea's performance today, as they looked very solid in every area of the pitch.

[ArabBTC]

Am so happy with Chelsea this season, gradually they are coming back to their glory days, winning comfortably is a clear sign of the positive team spirit, every player seems to be putting in so much of efforts, this is a clear sign that Xabi is doing his job well, winning Everton 2:0 at home is indeed commendable from the blues.

[EL MOHA]

Chelsea already taken the lead just immediately after the second half kicked off. The first half was too physical and I don't find it interesting especially with all the yellow cards. Maybe that's why Chelsea find it hard to score. Everton was once a very strong team in the Premier League but they're not longer the same but even, they're still a dangerous side when you least expect them. Chelsea is controlling the ball and luckily ahead with the score but I can not guarantee their victory from the look of things until the final whistle is blown. Chelsea defense has been porous lately so I expect Everton to have a goal too sooner

They are no longer a big club but they are not an easy team to beat for Chelsea at Goddison park (or the new Everton stadium) Chelsea have only won away against Everton since 2022 and that’s why it was likely that they will suffer in this game and they definitely did, I think Everton were actually compact in defense but in attack I think Everton will seriously struggle this season most especially with Barry as their only senior striker. Barry this season is topping the charts for most chances missed and that’s really bad for a team like Everton who do not create more chances.

I will say the same thing because Manchester United are no longer the high intensity footballing side they use to be last season and they have fallen off to be the least side with intensity in the Premier League Competition. Both sides are capable of scoring but Manchester United have just lost to Atletico Madrid during midweek so I expect fatigue on this Manchester United players. A Leeds United win is also another ideal choice to pick. I'm predicting more than a point Manchester United are not sharing points with Leeds United or drawing the game.

Will definitely be a difficult game for Manchester United most especially with their defense they currently have now. With Luke Shaw, Mazourrai and Dorgu out injured I do think the same defense that started against Atletico Madrid will most likely start except maybe Marguire is brought into the starting lineup for Yoro.

Nonetheless Leeds have been relatively good this season except the 6-3 lose to Chelsea they haven’t been conceding much in games this season which shows their defensive upside this season and they are also scoring goals, this start aren’t good looking for a struggling Manchester United team who under Carrick are poor in away games

[Cyber_warrior]

Pedro Neto opens the scoreline not up to a minute after the second half kicked off. An early goal put Chelsea in front of Everton and give them more guts to take possession of the game. The visitors are still surprised as they are playing the catch up game but no one knows if Everton will get an equalizer. Chelsea leads the game 0-1 away from home.

The scoring by Pedro Neto  been assist by jorrel Hato was the real key to the door opening of Chelsea, as the gate seem to have lock by Everton through out the first half it's not an easy, going after the goal Everton never believe such goal will keep them in state of confusion and the advantage that makes Chelsea pushing with courage that leads to the second goal still scored by Pedro Neto has made Chelsea up ward possibly top four Pedro have become the man of the game, Everton couldn't make use of their home advantage to mussle Chelsea it already more of better advantage to Chelsea as they will prepare on their return leg.

Honestly no one expected this score line. Chelsea have been a team who constantly concede goals but today they kept it tidy. Moises caicedo coming into the team have really been a good one for Chelsea, his pairing and Henderson have been superb. It really a good win for Chelsea, this win have now put them in top 4. Since after the international break Chelsea have only conceded 1 goal.

Chelsea now just need to build on this momentum, I just feel with the quality they have they should be able finish at least top 4. Alonso is really getting his team together, they are now looking like a team that could really go a long way this season.

[Abu-Naim]

Pedro Neto opens the scoreline not up to a minute after the second half kicked off. An early goal put Chelsea in front of Everton and give them more guts to take possession of the game. The visitors are still surprised as they are playing the catch up game but no one knows if Everton will get an equalizer. Chelsea leads the game 0-1 away from home.

Chelsea’s good attack is becalming a solid advantage for them, they are trying their best to see how they can help them and the early goals they are scoring is helping them really well. Today again, an early goal scored by Pedro Neto has helped Chelsea to suffer less in the hand of Everton at their home, they are usually brutal and very difficult to play against at home, but this early goal has helped Chelsea to get an easy win.

This is two matches won in a row for Chelsea after their defeat against Brentford; since Caicedo comes back from injury, the team performance has improved and the attack are now getting more confidence because they have something to protect them at their back. I think with this result, we can now agree that Chelsea has completely changed, Alonso is doing a very good job, and since they are only focusing on the Premier League, I think we still have a lot to watch because the competition is now tougher than expected.

[KingsDen]

Am so happy with Chelsea this season, gradually they are coming back to their glory days, winning comfortably is a clear sign of the positive team spirit, every player seems to be putting in so much of efforts, this is a clear sign that Xabi is doing his job well, winning Everton 2:0 at home is indeed commendable from the blues.

There's one thing I understood about Chelsea with this match against Everton;
Everyone literally expected the famous trio;
Joa Pedro;
Palmer ;
Rogers ; to do the scoring, but the game got another turn where Neto got the ball twice past the net.

What this means is that Chelsea has added another hungry goal getter to their team. Every manager will now plan on how to stop;
Neto,
Palmer,
Rogers,
And Pedro.

This is how a team becomes so formidable.