⚽ Premier League 2026/2027 Discussion Thread ⚽

[LUCKMCFLY]

Getting Micheal carrick sacked is the worst decision manchester united would make because all this problems that manchester united is facing is not actually his fault, the young man has tried his possible best to see if the players could seat up but no way. You don't expect a Coach to perform well in a team where players are very lazy there's no way it would work, it's a big challenge for Micheal carrick right now. Wish the board would see things the way we sees it and then leave Micheal carricks to continue his coaching job at the same time looking forward to bring in new players in the next transfer window.

I'm certain that Carrick isn't the problem; the problem is the players. Although it might sound crazy, I'd get rid of Bruno. We need a player with more character. Bruno Fernandes is a player who, in my opinion, has a lot of problems in midfield. He wants to play as a false nine and he can't manage it. I think he should stay in the middle of the pitch and orchestrate play, let the others run, but he shouldn't drift so far forward because it unbalances the midfield—and without a midfield, it's easier to lose.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion. We need a midfielder with more character who creates more plays, someone like Rodri, Pedri, or even Arda Güler. I think that's what Manchester United needs.

[IceLincoln]

Manchester United changing manager won’t solve their problem if I will be honest, changing manager frequently will even make things worst because it’s going to be destabilizing the team always. Every manager will always come with their strategy which will always affect the team.  Manchester United performance was good last season after Carrick joined Manchester United, their performance dropped this season which I don’t know the cause, but I don’t think the problem is from Carrick, the players should be blamed also, and the management.

Getting Micheal carrick sacked is the worst decision manchester united would make because all this problems that manchester united is facing is not actually his fault, the young man has tried his possible best to see if the players could seat up but no way. You don't expect a Coach to perform well in a team where players are very lazy there's no way it would work, it's a big challenge for Micheal carrick right now. Wish the board would see things the way we sees it and then leave Micheal carricks to continue his coaching job at the same time looking forward to bring in new players in the next transfer window.

Alright let’s say we agree that Michael Carrick isn’t the problem at Man United, what then is? Who are the players that are lazy currently at the Club?.  I know they brought in fresh legs in the last transfer window.
What is the missing piece in all these?… I can’t really point out what the issue at Old Trafford is and why they’re playing the way they are.
The whole team really needs to sit up including the coach, maybe he’s not disciplining them enough or no proper motivation for the players.

[BluebloodCXVI]

Getting Micheal carrick sacked is the worst decision manchester united would make because all this problems that manchester united is facing is not actually his fault, the young man has tried his possible best to see if the players could seat up but no way. You don't expect a Coach to perform well in a team where players are very lazy there's no way it would work, it's a big challenge for Micheal carrick right now. Wish the board would see things the way we sees it and then leave Micheal carricks to continue his coaching job at the same time looking forward to bring in new players in the next transfer window.

I'm certain that Carrick isn't the problem; the problem is the players. Although it might sound crazy, I'd get rid of Bruno. We need a player with more character. Bruno Fernandes is a player who, in my opinion, has a lot of problems in midfield. He wants to play as a false nine and he can't manage it. I think he should stay in the middle of the pitch and orchestrate play, let the others run, but he shouldn't drift so far forward because it unbalances the midfield—and without a midfield, it's easier to lose.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion. We need a midfielder with more character who creates more plays, someone like Rodri, Pedri, or even Arda Güler. I think that's what Manchester United needs.

Man U doesn’t need another flashy Number 10 right now, they need a proper midfielder, someone who doesn’t need the ball at his feet every five seconds to feel important.
Bruno can stay if he accepts that he’s no longer the main man and he plays with discipline. But if he keeps on doing his floating/ego driven BS then yeah, off with him. Character over reputation everyday of the week.

They should also go and work on their defense, it’s nothing to write home about.
I believe buying a proper defender or defenders next transfer window should be on their checklist too, if not then i don’t know what the fuck they’re doing.

[Dreadboost]

But even if it takes them some time, they will have to get into a better position overall in terms of performance, in terms of the team. Because it is really difficult to accept that the condition of a good quality team has become so weak.

A lot people or should I say their fans have failed to realize that Manchester United has never been the same team since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club. I think they still see them self as a big team, they are a big team by name and based on their history,  but right now they are no longer at that point. I think Manchester United have to realize that they need to start rebuilding,  rather than just bringing in some average players and hoping that their reputation will play the game for them. I does not work that way, we all saw what Arsenal did when they brought in Arteta and they trusted the process and their was a process every season until they get to where they are now. I think Manchester United have to do the sane too and they will get back to where they used to be.

Alex Ferguson made the club what it is to this day. The same way they had all those years of glory is the same way they are in captivity. Manchester United was a big club due to the money spent to get quality players without minding breaking the bank for them. The club that breaks the bank for players in this age is Manchester City. Manchester United is no longer a big club, but the fans still see the club the same way they met the club when joining.

Anyway, I read news that Manchester United are willing to back Michael Carrick till the end of the season. Hopefully the news is legitimate. It will be good for the club to stick to one manager.

[Solodoski]

The league is now entering into a new level, with the coming rounds going to be more interesting. Manchester City is going to host Brighton, and Arsenal is having a challenge from Liverpool. These games are going to have enough entertainment. Aston Villa is also picking momentum; this will increase the fight at the top for staying in a good position.

It's true that the premier league definitely entering a new level right now and these matches that you have just mentioned promised to be entertaining and also very crucial to team vying for the trophy come end of the season. I think the match between Manchester City and Brighton is going to be very entertaining. Brighton are in a very good form right now, but I think Manchester City will have the home advantage,  but I still believe it could go either ways. The Liverpool and Arsenal is a very important for Arsenal as well, but Arsenal have not been doing well at Anfield for some seasons now, but I think they have the ability to go there and get a result this season, but I also know that it's not going to be an easy match.

[Derekfunds]

Alright let’s say we agree that Michael Carrick isn’t the problem at Man United, what then is? Who are the players that are lazy currently at the Club?.  I know they brought in fresh legs in the last transfer window.
What is the missing piece in all these?… I can’t really point out what the issue at Old Trafford is and why they’re playing the way they are.
The whole team really needs to sit up including the coach, maybe he’s not disciplining them enough or no proper motivation for the players.

The way things are going in that club it's almost like there is nothing that can be done because like you said one can not even tell anymore if the fault is from the player or the Coach and so I will say both players and coach are at fault, they are the reason why they have not be doing well and with the state Manchester united is right now, even if the best coach in the world is been sent there I strongly doubt he would do anything significant but I believe they will change and change doesn't take minutes, sometimes it doesn't take hours or days it's something that happens in a sec.

[Pi-network314159]

Liverpool are one of the best current elite team this season. They've shown their qualities and the new managerAndoni Iraola prove the fans and the board that's competent for managerial role. Today Liverpool have won games and have also dropped points. This is a club that if the Reds want to play good football, they will stand up and become more fierce. Liverpool will face Arsenal next and we know they will put in enough effort to ensure they get atleast one points.

Liverpool has had a relatively strong start to the league season recording four wins three draws and one defeat the latter coming against Manchester City at Anfield. They currently sit in fourth place firmly establishing themselves among the Premier League Big Four. In the eighth round they secured a crucial victory at home against Brighton winning by a convincing 2-0 scoreline. This result is a significant morale booster as they prepare to host Arsenal next week in front of their own supporters. I am backing Liverpool I believe they will edge out a 1-0 win, given that both teams play a highly tactical game and are exceptionally strong defensively.

I do not totally agree with you on the aspect of Liverpool starting strong. Liverpool did not start strong to the league season, it's in the champions league the club started strong not the league. The four games they played in the league was three draws and a win. Newcastle as their first game draw, Nottingham Forest draw, Ipswich win and Fulham draw again. With three draw in a win in four games, they had already lost 6 points in this number of games. Liverpool picked form against Tottenham and Bournemouth before the match against Manchester City which they lost but since after the loss, Liverpool has played four games and won it all, Liverpool is in good form to face any team.

[Stormisover]

Getting Micheal carrick sacked is the worst decision manchester united would make because all this problems that manchester united is facing is not actually his fault, the young man has tried his possible best to see if the players could seat up but no way. You don't expect a Coach to perform well in a team where players are very lazy there's no way it would work, it's a big challenge for Micheal carrick right now. Wish the board would see things the way we sees it and then leave Micheal carricks to continue his coaching job at the same time looking forward to bring in new players in the next transfer window.

I'm certain that Carrick isn't the problem; the problem is the players. Although it might sound crazy, I'd get rid of Bruno. We need a player with more character. Bruno Fernandes is a player who, in my opinion, has a lot of problems in midfield. He wants to play as a false nine and he can't manage it. I think he should stay in the middle of the pitch and orchestrate play, let the others run, but he shouldn't drift so far forward because it unbalances the midfield—and without a midfield, it's easier to lose.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion. We need a midfielder with more character who creates more plays, someone like Rodri, Pedri, or even Arda Güler. I think that's what Manchester United needs.

You really gat a point here, many will think Bruno Fernandes is the engine room, and getting rid of him might cause more problem to the team, but the fact is gone are the days when Bruno Fernandes was what people are actually thinking of him now, so he's overdue for a move to another team so other players will come in, and again who has noticed since Casemiro left the team, Bruno Fernandes has not really been that effective on games, anyways he's contract will finish and the end of the season, let's see if they will let go or still keep him.

[Homemade-IQ]

The way things are going in that club it's almost like there is nothing that can be done because like you said one can not even tell anymore if the fault is from the player or the Coach and so I will say both players and coach are at fault, they are the reason why they have not be doing well and with the state Manchester united is right now, even if the best coach in the world is been sent there I strongly doubt he would do anything significant but I believe they will change and change doesn't take minutes, sometimes it doesn't take hours or days it's something that happens in a sec.

The problem of Manchester United is beyond the manager, but he is still going to take some of the blame because if the hierarchy are not doing enough in the transfer market, your duty as a manager is to put pressure on them to sign quality players, but he was just doing like a yes man all through this summer transfer window.

The team needs to be revolutionized, just like what Tottenham did this past summer, because their presence crop of players are all below average. So until this sets of low quality players are chip out of the club, we should not expect Micheal Carrick to perform a miracle with the team.

[POPOLUV]

Getting Micheal carrick sacked is the worst decision manchester united would make because all this problems that manchester united is facing is not actually his fault, the young man has tried his possible best to see if the players could seat up but no way. You don't expect a Coach to perform well in a team where players are very lazy there's no way it would work, it's a big challenge for Micheal carrick right now. Wish the board would see things the way we sees it and then leave Micheal carricks to continue his coaching job at the same time looking forward to bring in new players in the next transfer window.

I'm certain that Carrick isn't the problem; the problem is the players. Although it might sound crazy, I'd get rid of Bruno. We need a player with more character. Bruno Fernandes is a player who, in my opinion, has a lot of problems in midfield. He wants to play as a false nine and he can't manage it. I think he should stay in the middle of the pitch and orchestrate play, let the others run, but he shouldn't drift so far forward because it unbalances the midfield—and without a midfield, it's easier to lose.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion. We need a midfielder with more character who creates more plays, someone like Rodri, Pedri, or even Arda Güler. I think that's what Manchester United needs.

You really gat a point here, many will think Bruno Fernandes is the engine room, and getting rid of him might cause more problem to the team, but the fact is gone are the days when Bruno Fernandes was what people are actually thinking of him now, so he's overdue for a move to another team so other players will come in, and again who has noticed since Casemiro left the team, Bruno Fernandes has not really been that effective on games, anyways he's contract will finish and the end of the season, let's see if they will let go or still keep him.

If Bruno Fernandes is not actually the engine room for Manchester United but if Bruno Fernandes can create the impact he do create in the country side football because i can remember vividly that the last two matches Portugal played in the UEFA National League that Bruno Fernandes created one or two impact that assisted his team mates to score and if Bruno Fernandes is overdue playing for Manchester United, he should still try his best in pushing the club forward, i know that it is not really easy for any  clubs this season, but Manchester United situation seems to be worst, Manchester United manager really needs to things in other for Manchester United to move forward in the table.

[Sunshine1525]

The problem of Manchester United is beyond the manager, but he is still going to take some of the blame because if the hierarchy are not doing enough in the transfer market, your duty as a manager is to put pressure on them to sign quality players, but he was just doing like a yes man all through this summer transfer window.

The team needs to be revolutionized, just like what Tottenham did this past summer, because their presence crop of players are all below average. So until this sets of low quality players are chip out of the club, we should not expect Micheal Carrick to perform a miracle with the team.

That's true, although I'm not going to fully blame Carrick but keeping quiet when the board were setting up a difficult season for him through poor transfers activity is a silly thing to do, it's better he complained and got relieved of the job than being embarrassed this way, someone like Mourinho won't tolerate what they did in the transfer window.

However Carrick kept mute and acted like everything was fine, knowing well that he was about going into a tougher season and needed serious support from the hierarchy, well keeping mute has caused him lots of embarrassment so he should carry his cross, even though we know he's not the problem.

[Antidote47k]

I'm certain that Carrick isn't the problem; the problem is the players. Although it might sound crazy, I'd get rid of Bruno. We need a player with more character. Bruno Fernandes is a player who, in my opinion, has a lot of problems in midfield. He wants to play as a false nine and he can't manage it. I think he should stay in the middle of the pitch and orchestrate play, let the others run, but he shouldn't drift so far forward because it unbalances the midfield—and without a midfield, it's easier to lose.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion. We need a midfielder with more character who creates more plays, someone like Rodri, Pedri, or even Arda Güler. I think that's what Manchester United needs.

You can blame Bruno but United’s problem is far more than that, it’s a philosophy issue!
Top clubs have a playing style and philosophy, united used to have one too, Madrid plays on the counter, Barca plays possession football, city also plays possession based football, Liverpool plays fast attacking football, united under Sir Alex Ferguson used to play fast physical football and play on counter, this for most clubs are the foundation!
 
When you have a philosophy, you know the type of managers to hire, the type of players to sign, the type of staffs and other supporting personnels to hire, you don’t just hire different types of coach and hope it works out, it might work out but that’s not how big clubs operate, and that’s what united has been doing and it hasn’t been working out for them.

Look at their last five coaches, none them have a similar style of playing or philosophy! Each comes with their playing style, players try to adapt and execute, doesn’t work out and then they sign another manager with another style and cycle keeps going on and on. Look at who city replaced pep with! There’s something wrong with this club at the top, if it doesn’t change, I don’t see united going back being one of the biggest club in club football!

[Felicity_Tide]

Alright let’s say we agree that Michael Carrick isn’t the problem at Man United, what then is? Who are the players that are lazy currently at the Club?.  I know they brought in fresh legs in the last transfer window.
What is the missing piece in all these?… I can’t really point out what the issue at Old Trafford is and why they’re playing the way they are.
The whole team really needs to sit up including the coach, maybe he’s not disciplining them enough or no proper motivation for the players.

I think a divided dressing room can also be a problem, but considering how long this problem has been affecting the club, I guess it's time for the Club to actually start a project of rebuilding a team with a particular manager. When a Club continues to struggle like this, having a manager that could rebuild might just be the best option, but the only disadvantage to this is that it comes with a short term suffering that I think a lot of people don't even know. The modern day football fans actually thinks that changing a football manager is the only way to fix a problem, but I'm still surprised that they haven't learnt anything from this Manchester United's problem.

Ten Hag was doing well at Ajax, but couldn't replicate the same at United. Amorim was literally having fun in the Portuguese league with Sporting, but couldn't do the same at United. And when you compile all these experiences together,.you would realise that these managers were never given enough time to build. Even to this day, I still believe that Amorim would have been a good United coach in a couple of years from now, but I guess majority of their fans are not interested in all those "Trust the process bs", like they called it.

[Byebyebtc]

But even if it takes them some time, they will have to get into a better position overall in terms of performance, in terms of the team. Because it is really difficult to accept that the condition of a good quality team has become so weak.

A lot people or should I say their fans have failed to realize that Manchester United has never been the same team since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club. I think they still see them self as a big team, they are a big team by name and based on their history,  but right now they are no longer at that point. I think Manchester United have to realize that they need to start rebuilding,  rather than just bringing in some average players and hoping that their reputation will play the game for them. I does not work that way, we all saw what Arsenal did when they brought in Arteta and they trusted the process and their was a process every season until they get to where they are now. I think Manchester United have to do the sane too and they will get back to where they used to be.

Alex Ferguson made the club what it is to this day. The same way they had all those years of glory is the same way they are in captivity. Manchester United was a big club due to the money spent to get quality players without minding breaking the bank for them. The club that breaks the bank for players in this age is Manchester City. Manchester United is no longer a big club, but the fans still see the club the same way they met the club when joining.

Anyway, I read news that Manchester United are willing to back Michael Carrick till the end of the season. Hopefully the news is legitimate. It will be good for the club to stick to one manager.

Honestly, I agree Man U have been living off Ferguson’s legacy for years now. But I wouldn’t say they’re no longer a big club; they just don’t play like one. The problem is they keep changing managers and buying players without any clear plan. Look at Arsenal, Arteta took time to build that team. Man U needs to do the same instead of expecting every new signing to magically fix everything. At this point, even the players look confused about what club they’re playing for fr.

[Plutomanian]

I'm certain that Carrick isn't the problem; the problem is the players. Although it might sound crazy, I'd get rid of Bruno. We need a player with more character. Bruno Fernandes is a player who, in my opinion, has a lot of problems in midfield. He wants to play as a false nine and he can't manage it. I think he should stay in the middle of the pitch and orchestrate play, let the others run, but he shouldn't drift so far forward because it unbalances the midfield—and without a midfield, it's easier to lose.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion. We need a midfielder with more character who creates more plays, someone like Rodri, Pedri, or even Arda Güler. I think that's what Manchester United needs.

Bruno Fernandes won EPL best player last season and this season again, he has come with stellar performance but he lacks consistency in games. Moreover his club is not doing well, they're performing weigh below average this alone is disrupting the performance of the club, they need to do better this season and the only way they can do that is simply making sure they stand their ground and becoming effective.

However Bruno Fernandes made a statement following their 4-1 humiliating loss to COMO. This was never the result the wanted but they just have to live with it as proof to talk about their poor performance and poor season. Michael Carrick scold Bruno Fernandes in the following game by dropping him from the starting XI against Bournemouth where they lost 3-0 at Old Trafford last weekend. This upcoming weekend, they will be facing Chelsea and we know it's going to be an exciting game for both sides.

[Berry2d]

I'm certain that Carrick isn't the problem; the problem is the players. Although it might sound crazy, I'd get rid of Bruno. We need a player with more character. Bruno Fernandes is a player who, in my opinion, has a lot of problems in midfield. He wants to play as a false nine and he can't manage it. I think he should stay in the middle of the pitch and orchestrate play, let the others run, but he shouldn't drift so far forward because it unbalances the midfield—and without a midfield, it's easier to lose.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion. We need a midfielder with more character who creates more plays, someone like Rodri, Pedri, or even Arda Güler. I think that's what Manchester United needs.

Bruno Fernandes won EPL best player last season and this season again, he has come with stellar performance but he lacks consistency in games. Moreover his club is not doing well, they're performing weigh below average this alone is disrupting the performance of the club, they need to do better this season and the only way they can do that is simply making sure they stand their ground and becoming effective.

However Bruno Fernandes made a statement following their 4-1 humiliating loss to COMO. This was never the result the wanted but they just have to live with it as proof to talk about their poor performance and poor season. Michael Carrick scold Bruno Fernandes in the following game by dropping him from the starting XI against Bournemouth where they lost 3-0 at Old Trafford last weekend. This upcoming weekend, they will be facing Chelsea and we know it's going to be an exciting game for both sides.

For now i will say the inconsistent form of Manchester United at large is the main reason it look as if Bruno Fernandes is inconsistent in performance for now,  looking at his impact in games one can be able to understand that he is doing a great job in this present United team.
Manchester United used to be one of tge best team in England some years past but now it is very difficult getting back on track but with what am seeing it obvious they dont have a perfect time for me.
On this United's lost, the United has all it take to win the game and come home happily but failed because theirs ex

[Nightwatchmare]

The management of the club don't seem to agree in that regard, otherwise he should've been served his final notice yesterday. They still want to give him the benefit of doubt, but that comes with a big compromise because Carrick will not perform any type of black magic for the club at this position. 16th position is total ruin to the club and it can only take a stubborn manager that's not ready to play games, to bring them back to limelight.

8 games and the season is still very young, but it'll be funny to see man United relegate before Man City with all the financial rule reaches against them.

I was thinking Manchester United management would sack Michael Carrick after Manchester United lost 4:0 against Como in the champions league and lost 0:3 against Bournmouth in the premier league but that did not happen, Manchester United management still want Michael Carrick to continue managing the Manchester United and prove himself he is the right man for the job. In my opinion, Manchester United management would have just sacked Michael Carrick because with Michael Carrick running out of ideas and the sub standard players in the Manchester United team, it will be difficult for Michael Carrick to win games and prove himself.

[Umulala-alala]

Getting Micheal carrick sacked is the worst decision manchester united would make because all this problems that manchester united is facing is not actually his fault, the young man has tried his possible best to see if the players could seat up but no way. You don't expect a Coach to perform well in a team where players are very lazy there's no way it would work, it's a big challenge for Micheal carrick right now. Wish the board would see things the way we sees it and then leave Micheal carricks to continue his coaching job at the same time looking forward to bring in new players in the next transfer window.

I'm certain that Carrick isn't the problem; the problem is the players. Although it might sound crazy, I'd get rid of Bruno. We need a player with more character. Bruno Fernandes is a player who, in my opinion, has a lot of problems in midfield. He wants to play as a false nine and he can't manage it. I think he should stay in the middle of the pitch and orchestrate play, let the others run, but he shouldn't drift so far forward because it unbalances the midfield—and without a midfield, it's easier to lose.

Of course, this is just my personal opinion. We need a midfielder with more character who creates more plays, someone like Rodri, Pedri, or even Arda Güler. I think that's what Manchester United needs.

It's unfortunate that Man united thought that the source of their long time problem is the fault of their coach forgetting that Man united don't have to compete in the league, although when ever a club is not doing good everybody point hands on the coach and they forgot to ask themselves that how many coach will sack for Man united to be better again, honestly Man united also need to change some players in the club and buy quality players because if they just focus on coach they will keep on sacking coaches.

[Issa56]

It's unfortunate that Man united thought that the source of their long time problem is the fault of their coach forgetting that Man united don't have to compete in the league,

Manchester United should give Carrick more time, I know Manchester United performance is frustrating this season, and it’s embarrassing, but Manchester United management should give Carrick opportunity to sign the players which he want, let’s see if Manchester United performance is going to improve or not. Sacking carrick won’t solve Manchester United problem, Manchester United have sacked so many coaches in the past, so it’s obvious that the fault is not from the coach. Anyone coach which they will bring if Carrick leaves might even be worst.

[Pi-network314159]

It's unfortunate that Man united thought that the source of their long time problem is the fault of their coach forgetting that Man united don't have to compete in the league,

Manchester United should give Carrick more time, I know Manchester United performance is frustrating this season, and it’s embarrassing, but Manchester United management should give Carrick opportunity to sign the players which he want, let’s see if Manchester United performance is going to improve or not. Sacking carrick won’t solve Manchester United problem, Manchester United have sacked so many coaches in the past, so it’s obvious that the fault is not from the coach. Anyone coach which they will bring if Carrick leaves might even be worst.

He has been given more time already, according to the news the management has decided to extend his stay at the club till further notice. I still have hoe in Carrick making things work for the club, he needs time, when I saw the news of the club management extending his stay I was happy as they did not succumb to the pressure from the fans by sacking. This set of fans won't be happy for the extension but I am because Manchester United crisis is not coach alone, hiring and sacking coaches is not the answer to the age long questions surrounding the club.