⚽ Matchday 24 - Premier League Discussion Thread 2025/2026

[TastyChillySauce00]

Whenever Carrick manages Manchester United they really win or draw against big teams...  

It's caused by Carrick's tactical plan was  anti thesis for the possession football often played by the big club. His club recorded less possession and passes, but very effective in doing counter attack and finishing. Look at how Arsenal was almost controlling all zones, but their goal came from OG + setpiece. They can't even create a goal through openplay.
So it's normal when MU was winning it, though they have been underrated by so many parties.

[salad daging]

am I wrong about carrick guys? 

So cold Michael Carrick haha he's a talented coach who never gets exposed. I'm sure with the rest of the season now that Machester United is handled by Michael Carrick that the club's position can be better. Believe me! With this victory Manchester United fans in Indonesia are too noisy because of this victory.

for Arsenal, this results really not good, because points gap between Arsenal and City now only 4 points

Unfortunately Arsenal can't spread the points too far, 3 matches with 2 points earned by Arsenal is too bad considering Arsenal are always predicted to be a difficult team to beat while the fact is the competition in the PL is too difficult.

[Oluwa-btc]

It was really an interesting but lovely matchup. A person who didn't watch it and looked at the stats can say like "How were there 5 goals with not even a 2-goal expectation in total?".

But the stats are misleading for this one I think. Both teams were very effective and created so many chances. I can't say one deserved the win than the other here. Because both did.

Whenever Carrick manages Manchester United they really win or draw against big teams...  

Bryan Mbeumo scoring back to back goals, Patrick Dorgu likewise and also scoring a spectacular volley after that lovely one-two combination with club captain Bruno Fernandes. And Cunha?! Doing the word of the lord with final blow on the best club when playing at home. Mikel Arteta did his best but the highlights of yesterday was for Manchester United. I'm not choosing to be carried away, they need to be consistent and maybe, display Manchester City and Aston Villa and I'll be glad.

[ILuckyGuyI]

This is how it looks in top 6 now:



Arsenal are losing their advantage in the title race again slowly. They just can't take advantage of Man City's point losses well. And they lost to Man Utd home while Guardiola's club were winning...

What's next? Do you think this will be another year in which Arsenal give their fans hope but finish in 2nd place? I'd just like to see some change you know. A different champion... So I'd rather see Arsenal going for it.

[jostorres]

Arsenal are losing their advantage in the title race again slowly. They just can't take advantage of Man City's point losses well. And they lost to Man Utd home while Guardiola's club were winning...

What's next? Do you think this will be another year in which Arsenal give their fans hope but finish in 2nd place? I'd just like to see some change you know. A different champion... So I'd rather see Arsenal going for it.

I do not agree about this view. Arsenal losing their advantage because in last 5 games, Manchester City gained 6 points, Aston Villa 7 and Arsenal 8 meant that they are still ahead of their opponents while their lead is now 4 points from both the teams.

15 matches remaining in this season, these are enough to have changes at top, but Arsenal is now having good depth which will help them for having their control on this spot and title their opponents are also having problems, players are having enough work load which is preventing them from having their best still it's time to keep consistency and rhythm because if they fail, they can face humiliation, this could be not acceptable after giving performance like this.

[masulum]

So cold Michael Carrick haha he's a talented coach who never gets exposed. I'm sure with the rest of the season now that Machester United is handled by Michael Carrick that the club's position can be better. Believe me! With this victory Manchester United fans in Indonesia are too noisy because of this victory.

Unfortunately Arsenal can't spread the points too far, 3 matches with 2 points earned by Arsenal is too bad considering Arsenal are always predicted to be a difficult team to beat while the fact is the competition in the PL is too difficult.

yup I see the joke of MU fans when their team success to beat the top four team so far. The more surprising me is, Carrick success to bring 2 wins in a row, their records this season with 3 wins in a row under Amorim. do you think Carrick can break this record?

Very unfortunate if Arsenal failed to get the title at the end of season. 14 matches to go, Arsenal must set their winning again, because if another lose, their dream to be the champions will be gone again. Arteta already missed a lot of title chance since he become Arsenal players, he have a dream to get EPL title since then. He must setting up his team again to find the reason, why they are losing from MU and draw before that matches. finding solutions is a must to keep their position safe, 4 points is very close.

[Stable090]

The more surprising me is, Carrick success to bring 2 wins in a row, their records this season with 3 wins in a row under Amorim. do you think Carrick can break this record?

Carrick will need 2 more wins in a row to break Amorim 3 straight win in a row. Manchester United next 3 matches isn’t against a team which they going to find so difficult to win, so I will say Carrick should be able to achieve that. Manchester United next 3 matches is against Fulham, Tottenham and west ham. Let’s see how Manchester United are going to perform in those matches, since they were finding it difficult to win weaker teams during Amorim period, let’s wait and see if things will change under Carrick management.

Very unfortunate if Arsenal failed to get the title at the end of season. 14 matches to go, Arsenal must set their winning again, because if another lose, their dream to be the champions will be gone again.

Are you still expecting Arsenal to win the premier league title this season? Have given up on Arsenal, they already missed the opportunity which they have. I don’t know the cause of sudden decline in their performance, if they really want to win the premier league, they not going to be playing draw unnecessarily.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Next time there are Leeds vs Arsenal and Tottenham vs Man City games. I think the gap between top 2 teams is likely to open again. Arsenal should be winning that. Tottenham aren't having good days but they are good at countering Man City on one hand. Let's see...

I do not agree about this view. Arsenal losing their advantage because in last 5 games, Manchester City gained 6 points, Aston Villa 7 and Arsenal 8 meant that they are still ahead of their opponents while their lead is now 4 points from both the teams.

15 matches remaining in this season, these are enough to have changes at top, but Arsenal is now having good depth which will help them for having their control on this spot and title their opponents are also having problems, players are having enough work load which is preventing them from having their best still it's time to keep consistency and rhythm because if they fail, they can face humiliation, this could be not acceptable after giving performance like this.

The gap was 7 points a week before but now it's 4. Yeah the point difference is still not too bad for Arsenal. But this form needs to get better soon.

0 wins in last 3 games and only 2 points collected. Not the Arsenal we know from early season...

[rezakurnia66]

Premier League matchday 23 has bad result for Arsenal and Liverpool as the top fourth position team after defeating from their opponent teams, Arsenal losing to Manchester United and Liverpool defeating by Bournemouth. Sadly for Liverpool losing at the matchday 23 have dropped from top fourth position and for Arsenal has close points with Manchester City become 4 points left.

Waiting OP update about premier league matchday 24 and next match Arsenal has away match against Leeds United, how the progress of Arsenal next matchday will get back 3 points and keep leading top position?

[CLS63]

yup I see the joke of MU fans when their team success to beat the top four team so far. The more surprising me is, Carrick success to bring 2 wins in a row, their records this season with 3 wins in a row under Amorim. do you think Carrick can break this record?

Carrick actually has a nice chance ahead to do better than that. A few matches of them ahead respectively:

▪️Fulham (home)
▪️Tottenham (home)
▪️West Ham (away)

Even all of them are winnable matches for him. We already know what he is capable of in big matches. They leave the ball to their opponents more but they win anyway. Now I wonder what they will do with him in the matches they will have most ball possession.

[masulum]

Waiting OP update about premier league matchday 24 and next match Arsenal has away match against Leeds United, how the progress of Arsenal next matchday will get back 3 points and keep leading top position?

Schedules for match day 24 has been update last week, just not changed the title. next match Arsenal will meet Leeds, in paper Arsenal can win the match without any problem.

Carrick actually has a nice chance ahead to do better than that. A few matches of them ahead respectively:

we will see, all of them just a middle team, if Carrick strategy's matches with MU players it should be win again. something rare for MU, we are waiting for just a few match win in a row for them, because this season becoming hard achievement for them.

[Webetcoins]

24th round is having few interesting matches while Leeds United hosting Arsenal, this could be a crucial for visitors because now they need a win for having their confidence back and for staying ahead against their opponents for the title race.

Manchester City visiting Tottenham, this is also not an easy game for the Manchester City because both are struggling while Tottenham is looking for breakthrough. Liverpool is going to host Newcastle United, both are in bad shape, but Liverpool can go through for win due to their home advantage which is always favourable but now it's still time for Arne Slot to show good improvement before he would be kicked by management as we watch few in last few weeks.

[Oluwa-btc]

This is how it looks in top 6 now:



Arsenal are losing their advantage in the title race again slowly. They just can't take advantage of Man City's point losses well. And they lost to Man Utd home while Guardiola's club were winning...

What's next? Do you think this will be another year in which Arsenal give their fans hope but finish in 2nd place? I'd just like to see some change you know. A different champion... So I'd rather see Arsenal going for it.

And the top 6 screams the big boys!!

Are they really?! I'm glad they've lost to Manchester United but they still remains the favourite to win the Premier League title. Why so much focus on Manchester City when they can focus on themselves. They failed to win the fixture against Nottingham Forest United, otherwise, they'd be still seven points clear.

The Premier League Competition and football comes with a lot of surprises, let's enjoy every fixture bit by bit and not rush it. Arsenal's still an elite club with special and elite players, the manager Mikel Arteta needs to damnad more from the players, especially in front of goal. Hopefully they win it. I'd rather them over City and Villa.

[emrecemsan]

What about these Xabi Alonso => Liverpool speculations?

It's started to break out on the recent days. It's even said that Liverpool has started talks with him. As long as there isn't any statement regarding parting ways with Arne Slot I won't believe any of this.

But to tell the truth, I'd be eager to see him manage this team. With patience I think he can turn Liverpool into a competitive team for the PL title again. Florentino Perez disrespected him.

[9ja Amaka]

Whenever Carrick manages Manchester United they really win or draw against big teams...  

The way Micheal Carruck set up Manchester United to okay is very impressive, they don't get a lot of possession,  but they are good in absorbing pressure and also effective in counter attacking which has proved to be working for them. I think Manchester United has really improved under him. He started his appointment with two very difficult match and he has won them both, which tells more about his tactics.  If they continue playing this way, they will be a serious force in the EPL and the board should be thinking of making his appointment permanent,  so he can continue to improve the team.

[Oluwa-btc]

What about these Xabi Alonso => Liverpool speculations?

It's started to break out on the recent days. It's even said that Liverpool has started talks with him. As long as there isn't any statement regarding parting ways with Arne Slot I won't believe any of this.

But to tell the truth, I'd be eager to see him manage this team. With patience I think he can turn Liverpool into a competitive team for the PL title again. Florentino Perez disrespected him.

No direct contact between the both parties yet, so they still remain speculations.

Liverpool are not consistent this season and it is sad to see how quickly they have dropped form. It's obvious the tactics of Jurgen Klopp was mainly used by Arne Slot last season to win the league. Trying to inject it with his own philosophy and it is not clicking.

I don't know what to say about the president of Real Madrid but giving players power in the dressing room is the fastest way to see them chase up and sack whatever manager in charge. Good thing he left. His former players in Liverpool will welcome him with warm hands.