⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Adiljutt156]

Honestly I didn't expect this result, a team with odds of 1.31 if I remember correctly had to suffer defeat from a team with odds of 9,++, I thought the surprise would happen in another match but it turned out to come from Newcastle. I forgot that Everton is a surprise team that can always be a bet destroyer when playing against strong teams. Luckily even though Newcastle lost, they still secured a UCL ticket because in other matches Nottingham and Aston Villa lost.

Everton football team played very well against Newcastle United football team and that was interesting match because we saw effort from both sides. Alcaraz was a person who did goal in the second half and we didn't see any goal in the first half which was expected. Alcaraz did goal at 65 minutes and that was match of Premier League and we enjoyed this match very much and I supported Everton team and that team won this match in the end and that was brilliant effort by players of that team. The stats of Newcastle United football team was excellent in this match and shots of that team were 17 and only 6 shots were on target and possession percentage of that team was also excellent in this match and but that team could not win this match and match was ended with result of 1-0 .

[TelolettOm]

I think with the position they ended in the premier League, they are qualified to go for the Europa League next season, we will be hoping to see an improve Aston Villa next season.

Indeed, the final result is rather disappointing from Aston Villa, after their performance declined until the end of the season. And as one of the representatives of the Premier League to go to the UEFA Europa League together with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa still has to take some risks, after this disappointing season, based on their considerations.

yes, it is reported that Aston Villa must sell some of their stars because this season's disappointing result road to Champions League Disappointment. They must have that transfer strategy, the owners actually want to put more money in, but, the rules hamstrung it.


Source: Aston Villa could be forced to sell £50m-rated star after Champions League heartbreak
Source: Aston Villa Must Sell Stars After Champions League Disappointment

[Chikito]

So what can Chelsea do after winning the UEFA Conference League?, Will they keep playing on Champions League, or play on the Europa League?
As we know, After got thropy the UEFA Conference League, Chelsea automatically gets a place in the Europa League next season, Chelsea also stand on 4th place premier league where they will get ticket on champions league. this situation makes them think, What the best for team, because when they fight on champions league, they are faced with great teams which is certainly difficult to get the trhopy, but when they fight on the Europa League, they still get hope to get throphy, because the opponent is not so tough compared to champions league team.

[Adbitco]

It seems like it's all getting heated up for Arteta in Arsenal as Henry Thierry has back lashed on the Arsenal manager. According to him,his furious that Arsenal who claims to building the squad hasn't landed a final in 3 years yet. While Manchester United that people are laughing at has been to at least two finals in these same three years. Seriously, it's been a disappointing season for Arsenal, I for one thought this was going to be Arsenal's season but it turned out to be the same old story again.

[SatoPrincess]

Emery made a really good effort with Aston Villa until the end of the season. But last match was a big disappointment surely. 

Martinez, just come on man... How can you get that silly red card? That was a near miss for the Champions League as a result.

Emery is normally a winner coach. Who knows, maybe next season he'd achieve the Europa League trophy next season. Usually he wins something at the team he goes to. 

I won't blame Emery for Aston Villa's misfortune, they did very well all season but failed to make it all count on the final day to achieve champions league qualification. Martinez conceding that red card made it all worse and too away their chances of getting a good result from that game. If anyone should be held responsible it should be Martinez.

[Egii Nna]

This year Aston Villa has some distractions that cost them a lot, i feel like if they were a little bit more consistent they can also fight for the title, but in some parts of the season they drop points against some weaks teams.

And well this last match was a prove of that.

Aston Villa has everything it takes to compete for the title this season, but they were unable to maintain their performance. Their performance improved early this year when Unai Emery brought in more players and loaned in some players, including Rashford and Asensio from PSG, and other players. We saw how their performance improved after gathering those players, and they hoped they could have done that from the start of the season, I believe the Premier League battle could be more difficult than what we watched.

I wasn't expecting Aston Villa to compete in any European competitions next season because their performance was poor from the beginning and they dropped key points to weak clubs, as you said, but they are going to play in the Europa League next season after competing in the Champions League this season. It will be great if Unai Emery keeps his current squad for next season because I was impressed with their second leg against PSG.

Despite the fact that Aston Villa crashed out in the Champions League, I must say that they had a quality try during their stay in the Champions League and PSG in their second leg felt the impact of Aston Villa whenever their anger whenever it rises. Unia Emery Brought in some good players that really improved their performance and that is why I'm saying there is likelihood that they might perhaps retain Marcus rashford loan deal or just entirely go for a buy out clause, because his support at the front line really gave them some improvement.

I think with the position they ended in the premier League, they are qualified to go for the Europa League next season, we will be hoping to see an improve Aston Villa next season.

No doubt Aston Villa really played a wonderful performance this season; Marcus Rashford was of great help for them in the front line, and if they are able to retain his loan deal, then I will say their performance next season, both in the Premier League and the Europa League, will definitely improve because for them to qualify for the Europa League means they still have a chance of winning the championship of the Europa League, which will be an achievement for them. If they can buy Rashford fully, then I think it will be a different situation for them, as they will know their front line is Alfred secured.

[reagansimms]

So what can Chelsea do after winning the UEFA Conference League?, Will they keep playing on Champions League, or play on the Europa League?
As we know, After got thropy the UEFA Conference League, Chelsea automatically gets a place in the Europa League next season, Chelsea also stand on 4th place premier league where they will get ticket on champions league. this situation makes them think, What the best for team, because when they fight on champions league, they are faced with great teams which is certainly difficult to get the trhopy, but when they fight on the Europa League, they still get hope to get throphy, because the opponent is not so tough compared to champions league team.

Having successfully made history as the first club to win all three major UEFA competitions (UCL, UEL and UECL), Chelsea will be faced with two choices (UCL and UEL) to compete in next season. I think Chelsea will choose the highest competition in Europe (UCL) because it is a higher level than UEL, Todd Boehly will try to spend money to add depth to his team to be able to compete in that competition.
As a team that has won 2 UCL trophies, of course Chelsea will try to compete with other strong teams to win the most prestigious trophy in European competition, even though it is a bit difficult, they have to try.

[asriloni]

So what can Chelsea do after winning the UEFA Conference League?, Will they keep playing on Champions League, or play on the Europa League?
As we know, After got thropy the UEFA Conference League, Chelsea automatically gets a place in the Europa League next season, Chelsea also stand on 4th place premier league where they will get ticket on champions league. this situation makes them think, What the best for team, because when they fight on champions league, they are faced with great teams which is certainly difficult to get the trhopy, but when they fight on the Europa League, they still get hope to get throphy, because the opponent is not so tough compared to champions league team.

That's obvious they will play in the Champion league, and leave their europa league spot. They have given the choice whether to play at UCL or UEL, and the answer is pretty obvious, right?

The europa spot reserved by Chelsea won't be given to the another EPL club, though Chelsea opt to play in UCL.

I also remind you when Chelsea won UCL when they are worst season in the domestic league. There's no need to doubt them.

[knowngunman]

So what can Chelsea do after winning the UEFA Conference League?, Will they keep playing on Champions League, or play on the Europa League?
As we know, After got thropy the UEFA Conference League, Chelsea automatically gets a place in the Europa League next season, Chelsea also stand on 4th place premier league where they will get ticket on champions league. this situation makes them think, What the best for team, because when they fight on champions league, they are faced with great teams which is certainly difficult to get the trhopy, but when they fight on the Europa League, they still get hope to get throphy, because the opponent is not so tough compared to champions league team.

So what's your suggestion? Chelsea should forfeit their champions league spot and go for Europa? That would be the most stupid decision from them if they ever do that. Chelsea has won champions league two times before and shouldn't be scared to participate in the champions league at this stage because that's where big teams are supposed to be playing. If they should be afraid to meet with tough teams, they are gradually losing their big team status and even playing in the Europa league will eventually become harder for them.

Their participation in the conference league this season was a mistake and embarrassing despite that they won the trophy. Making appearance alone in the champions league is worth more than playing in the Europa league or lower denominations. Arsenal almost reach the final of champions league this season despite being a long time they made it to competition. Chelsea should face that challenge with their full chest and prove they're still a big team not just by name but by performance.

[Oluwa-btc]

Emery made a really good effort with Aston Villa until the end of the season. But last match was a big disappointment surely. 

Martinez, just come on man... How can you get that silly red card? That was a near miss for the Champions League as a result.

Emery is normally a winner coach. Who knows, maybe next season he'd achieve the Europa League trophy next season. Usually he wins something at the team he goes to. 

Who coached a winning side, started a winning team but when shit hits the fan the way it did that day, results like that comes up. I'm a Manchester United fan but I wanted Villa going for that Champions League Competition.

Too many people blaming Martinez. I don't know if they don't know how to think for themselves or if they watch the back of their TV's. If that was the best way to say goodbye to Aston Villa fans, then I'm super proud of him for taking ome for his side.
Unai Emery has won this Europa League Competition with Sevilla and Villareal,  I won't be boggled of he wins it again with Villa.

[Issa56]

No doubt Aston Villa really played a wonderful performance this season; Marcus Rashford was of great help for them in the front line, and if they are able to retain his loan deal, then I will say their performance next season, both in the Premier League and the Europa League, will definitely improve because for them to qualify for the Europa League means they still have a chance of winning the championship of the Europa League, which will be an achievement for them. If they can buy Rashford fully, then I think it will be a different situation for them, as they will know their front line is Alfred secured.

Everyone knows thats Aston villa played well this season, they had the opportunity to quantify for the champions league, but they were not lucky, things didn’t really end well for them. Rashford is the only player that surprised me in Aston villa, honestly I never expected such a good performance from him, Rashford is a player which most Manchester United fans wanted him to just because of his poor performance in Manchester United, but he got to Aston villa and his performance changed, seriously Rashford has really playing well in Aston villa.

Aston villa should be able to work on position’s which they know that their performance is not so good, Aston villa performance should be better by next season. Aston villa should be able to perform well in the Europa league also if they play well, then they should be able to win the Europa league.

[Egii Nna]

No doubt Aston Villa really played a wonderful performance this season; Marcus Rashford was of great help for them in the front line, and if they are able to retain his loan deal, then I will say their performance next season, both in the Premier League and the Europa League, will definitely improve because for them to qualify for the Europa League means they still have a chance of winning the championship of the Europa League, which will be an achievement for them. If they can buy Rashford fully, then I think it will be a different situation for them, as they will know their front line is Alfred secured.

Everyone knows thats Aston villa played well this season, they had the opportunity to quantify for the champions league, but they were not lucky, things didn’t really end well for them. Rashford is the only player that surprised me in Aston villa, honestly I never expected such a good performance from him, Rashford is a player which most Manchester United fans wanted him to just because of his poor performance in Manchester United, but he got to Aston villa and his performance changed, seriously Rashford has really playing well in Aston villa.

Aston villa should be able to work on position’s which they know that their performance is not so good, Aston villa performance should be better by next season. Aston villa should be able to perform well in the Europa league also if they play well, then they should be able to win the Europa league.

You also said Rashford's performance is one of the reasons Aston Villa really played a wonderful performance this season. Both in the Premier League and also in the Champions League, no one expects that Aston Villa will make it that far in the Champions League this season, but they did. They even made it to the quarterfinals and also in the Premier League, Newcastle were just ahead of them due to higher goals; if not, they would have the same points, but still is not bad, as they have made it to the Europa League, and if their performance gets better, then we will be anticipating them to win the Europa League next season, but maintaining Rashford should be their aim, as he displays a good performance in Aston Villa more than in Manchester United.

[Promocodeudo]

Having successfully made history as the first club to win all three major UEFA competitions (UCL, UEL and UECL), Chelsea will be faced with two choices (UCL and UEL) to compete in next season. I think Chelsea will choose the highest competition in Europe (UCL) because it is a higher level than UEL, Todd Boehly will try to spend money to add depth to his team to be able to compete in that competition.
As a team that has won 2 UCL trophies, of course Chelsea will try to compete with other strong teams to win the most prestigious trophy in European competition, even though it is a bit difficult, they have to try.

Of course the pride of London will definely be chosing the UEFA champions what a great history and achievement Chelsea got as it stands, this point you raised about the owner getting more quality and deserving players to Chelsea folds is really needed because this fusre need not to quech just like, there should be continuity and that continuity can only be achieved if chelsea management decdid to do whats excited of them to do which is making sure that new quality players are been added, as it stands Chelsea need one more effective striker, strong 2 midfielder, there defense aren't that bad but there should be more options to avoid looking for a replacement at the wrong time, my greatest happiness is that Chelsea will decide where to play in those two competition that one of the best thing that'll ever happen to a club, congratulations to them once more.

[Velvet78]

So what can Chelsea do after winning the UEFA Conference League?, Will they keep playing on Champions League, or play on the Europa League?
As we know, After got thropy the UEFA Conference League, Chelsea automatically gets a place in the Europa League next season, Chelsea also stand on 4th place premier league where they will get ticket on champions league. this situation makes them think, What the best for team, because when they fight on champions league, they are faced with great teams which is certainly difficult to get the trhopy, but when they fight on the Europa League, they still get hope to get throphy, because the opponent is not so tough compared to champions league team.

Of course they will automatically go to the Champions League league phase directly.    But the thing I'm wondering is whether they will pass their Europa League ticket to the 7th finisher, Forest...

There are differrent opinions on this but I assume there won't be such thing happening. I still don't see any update on score websites related to that either. This must be meaning that only Aston Villa go to the Europa League. And Forest go to the Conference League.

[dezoel]

I'm quite excited about Liverpool next season. Arne Slot is already taking steps for transfers. First Frimpong and now Wirtz deal is also closing in on done.    With a more solid squad I think they won't make do with only a single trophy.

Manchester City looks like they won't be dominant in the PL anymore. They can change roles with Liverpool from now on. This could even end in Guardiola's leaving his team sooner than we think maybe but still early to make sure of it.

Arne Slot ends his first season at Liverpool which is surely dreamed for any coach now he is having good chance of fixing his problems which was giving some problem during their winning campaign in last season. Frimpong and Wirtz both are going to be one of the best signings for them because few players are already on radar to leave this club with few are also under other clubs radar so they are doing right things this could be give them good improvement while Manchester City and Arsenal are still big threats for them in coming season.

Even right now having any prediction is too early but most chances these three clubs will be again dominating while Chelsea, Newcastle United and Aston Villa will be also teams to stay in good touch because these have balance squads and good performance.

[slapper]

So what can Chelsea do after winning the UEFA Conference League?, Will they keep playing on Champions League, or play on the Europa League?
As we know, After got thropy the UEFA Conference League, Chelsea automatically gets a place in the Europa League next season, Chelsea also stand on 4th place premier league where they will get ticket on champions league. this situation makes them think, What the best for team, because when they fight on champions league, they are faced with great teams which is certainly difficult to get the trhopy, but when they fight on the Europa League, they still get hope to get throphy, because the opponent is not so tough compared to champions league team.

Are Chelsea even built today for the Europa League? Conference League was their “reset” button after a few years, but now they re-established the culture of winning knockout ties under pressure. The next step is proving they are not only comeback kings versus tired Betis teams. Might they bring that second-half ruthlessness to the Bernabeu or Allianz?

The decision isn't really theirs to make, but when considering the team's best interests, it is always Champions League. Not just for the curve of development but also for the reputation. Young guns like Palmer, Caicedo, Jackson deserve the test against the nastiest midfields in Europe, not another round at Slavia Prague and Rennes. Maresca shows halftime tactical behaviour. Those are the managers who thrive in the UCL, not just the Europa knockout rounds

One more thing: club finances. For the board, Champions League revenue is the actual difference-maker, especially after some rough spending cycles. It means more squad depth, more room for the next Sancho or a big striker signing. They are not looking back. They are shooting for legacy, money, and closing the "it was just the Conference League" noise

[SatoPrincess]

England are sending 6 teams to the Champions League next season. 6 TEAMS...    This means 1/6 of the number of all teams in league phase. But how many of them will be successful for real? That's the actual question.

English teams were horrible there this season. All of them got eliminated before even reaching the final. It is hard to predict next time of course but I feel like at least one of them would make it to the finale. Liverpool or Manchester City...

We can't tell for now until the Champions League resumes next season and we see how well all the EPL teams perform in the group stage then we can be able to predict how well and how far each of these teams will progress in the Champions League next season but for now we await the transfer window to see how all teams will strengthen their squad for the coming season.

[ILuckyGuyI]

I'm quite happy with Chelsea's not finishing the season trophyless.    First the Champions League qualification and now a Conference League trophy...

This is a good step forward to bring the old days back. However there is still a long way to go of course. I'm aware of that. Still nice to see Enzo Maresca not messing up at the end.

Because I had worries when Boehly decided to replace Pochettino with him while the club were already on the rise. Thankfully this didn't bring about bad results.

[fuguebtc]

We can't tell for now until the Champions League resumes next season and we see how well all the EPL teams perform in the group stage then we can be able to predict how well and how far each of these teams will progress in the Champions League next season but for now we await the transfer window to see how all teams will strengthen their squad for the coming season.

It is not possible to predict which teams will perform well in the Champions League next season before the start of the Champions League. Premier League teams are more likely to do well in the first round. However, almost every team is going to make big changes to their squad. So it is not possible to predict with certainty how they will perform next season.

We have seen Liverpool perform well in every match of the first round. But in the knockout round match against PSG, the team failed to play well and lost. Another giant team of the Premier League, Arsenal, also lost against PSG.

Liverpool is going to add Florian Wirtz to the squad to strengthen their midfield. City is also trying to add several players to the squad. We will see changes in almost every squad next season.

[SatoPrincess]

So what can Chelsea do after winning the UEFA Conference League?, Will they keep playing on Champions League, or play on the Europa League?
As we know, After got thropy the UEFA Conference League, Chelsea automatically gets a place in the Europa League next season, Chelsea also stand on 4th place premier league where they will get ticket on champions league. this situation makes them think, What the best for team, because when they fight on champions league, they are faced with great teams which is certainly difficult to get the trhopy, but when they fight on the Europa League, they still get hope to get throphy, because the opponent is not so tough compared to champions league team.

This is an interesting one and I am witnessing such a scenario for the first time and I am wondering how would the UEFA address this issue, will the UEFA have to pick which tournament Chelsea will play or will Chelsea pick for themselves and if Chelsea pick one what then happens to the space they have left?