⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[satscraper]

I think Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa has seen a competent rival they will have to contend with in this tournament.

Couple more losses for Arsenal and win for Aston Villa, and the latter might climb to the top of the table. Frankly, I didn’t expect such pep from Aston Villa in their last match against Newcastle, and if they continue in the same vein, something incredible might happen ^{especially considering that Manchester City are currently slipping in their performance}. I expect the interesting development involving  Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa.

[RaltcoinsB]

I think Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa has seen a competent rival they will have to contend with in this tournament.

Couple more losses for Arsenal and win for Aston Villa, and the latter might climb to the top of the table. Frankly, I didn’t expect such pep from Aston Villa in their last match against Newcastle, and if they continue in the same vein, something incredible might happen ^{especially considering that Manchester City are currently slipping in their performance}. I expect the interesting development involving  Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa.

Aston Villa and Manchester City are tied at 46 points, while Arsenal is at 50. There's only a four-point difference, and they should thank Manchester United for that. Manchester United's away defeat to Arsenal suddenly reduced the gap to four points with Aston Villa and Manchester City. Panic has set in for Arsenal, and as we remember from previous years, they tend to lose points consecutively during such panic situations. If something similar happens again, Arsenal's championship hopes this year could diminish. However, we shouldn't speak negatively about Arsenal either, because Manchester United beat Manchester City. Therefore, recent results show that Manchester United is much better and stronger. I think they can still achieve successful results in their remaining matches.

[Youngrebel]

I think Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa has seen a competent rival they will have to contend with in this tournament.

Couple more losses for Arsenal and win for Aston Villa, and the latter might climb to the top of the table. Frankly, I didn’t expect such pep from Aston Villa in their last match against Newcastle, and if they continue in the same vein, something incredible might happen ^{especially considering that Manchester City are currently slipping in their performance}. I expect the interesting development involving  Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa.

Aston Villa and Manchester City are tied at 46 points, while Arsenal is at 50. There's only a four-point difference, and they should thank Manchester United for that. Manchester United's away defeat to Arsenal suddenly reduced the gap to four points with Aston Villa and Manchester City. Panic has set in for Arsenal, and as we remember from previous years, they tend to lose points consecutively during such panic situations. If something similar happens again, Arsenal's championship hopes this year could diminish. However, we shouldn't speak negatively about Arsenal either, because Manchester United beat Manchester City. Therefore, recent results show that Manchester United is much better and stronger. I think they can still achieve successful results in their remaining matches.

People were saying Arsenal would not win this season title because of their previous performance and from what is happening now, I am I doubt if Arsenal will win the season title. I was surprised yesterday. If Arsenal loses two matches again, they will drastically come down and Aston Villa and Manchester City will compete for the top and if Manchester United continue this their performance, the winner of this season will be unknown until the final Match is fixed. Last season, Liverpool was maintaining the top until the season ended and they took the trophy but things are different in this season.
Arsenal might have loss the game because they were having the confident that Manchester United could not do anything because they're not performing well in the season but they were surprised to see their new form. Manchester United is better than last season now.

[Solodoski]

Couple more losses for Arsenal and win for Aston Villa, and the latter might climb to the top of the table. Frankly, I didn’t expect such pep from Aston Villa in their last match against Newcastle, and if they continue in the same vein, something incredible might happen ^{especially considering that Manchester City are currently slipping in their performance}. I expect the interesting development involving  Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa.

Aston Villa are performing very well right now, but I still think Arsenal will win the premier league this season. I believe they are still the most consistent and also the strongest team right now. Manchester City would have been a better competitor,  but they are not in the best of form right now and Aston Villa on the other will not be able to withstand the pressure, so I still expect Arsenal to win the premier league.

[Stavri]

This match was like a lifeline for Manchester City. Even without Rodri and De Bruyne, Guardiola is trying new formations and sticking close to the leader. i’m sure both he and Emery who is doing wonders with Aston Villa this season are much happier tonight than Manchester United’s manager, Michael Carrick. Still, i think the London Gunners will be the ones celebrating at the end of the season.

Well I don’t like excuses when a manager fails to deliver, pep had all transfers windows to try to replace both players so it not an excuse that he his Trying to keep up because he lost most of his players. Big managers always find a way and such is expected from pep.

After that arsenal defeat today both Manchester city and Aston Villa now have a huge motivation to try to keep up with arsenal, let see if this result today will change the fate of who will win the premier league this season.

I feel like Arsenal can’t be champions no way. It’s just a dream. They’re totally panicking as the weeks go by. It’s because they don’t know how to win. Plus, they don’t have a real goalscorer. They create so many chances and get tons of corners but they still can't win. They play amazing football it's like a one way game no matter the opponent but they end up with zero.

[Velvet78]

That was really an epic game between Arsenal and Manchester United! I thought Carrick's team wouldn't lose by a big gap but instead he even brought 3 points for the team...

Arsenal are really hard to beat at Emirates but they managed to do it. I really loved the reaction in the last minutes. A great goal by Cunha. Arsenal have been losing points for 3 weeks. Are they about to lose the title to Manchester City again you think?

[hyudien]

I feel like Arsenal can’t be champions no way. It’s just a dream. They’re totally panicking as the weeks go by. It’s because they don’t know how to win. Plus, they don’t have a real goalscorer. They create so many chances and get tons of corners but they still can't win. They play amazing football it's like a one way game no matter the opponent but they end up with zero.

A dream that can come true if arsenal is really serious and can get out of the trap of 3 consecutive seasons where only almost winning because of a decline in performance at the end of the season. Yes of course their defeat last night was another sign of that trap, but there are still 15 games left, Arteta needs to fix his squad's mistakes immediately, otherwise, maybe this season is Arteta last season managing Arsenal.

[Xackie]

I think Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa has seen a competent rival they will have to contend with in this tournament.

Couple more losses for Arsenal and win for Aston Villa, and the latter might climb to the top of the table. Frankly, I didn’t expect such pep from Aston Villa in their last match against Newcastle, and if they continue in the same vein, something incredible might happen ^{especially considering that Manchester City are currently slipping in their performance}. I expect the interesting development involving  Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa.

Hadn't been it was Manchester City of last 2 seasons, they could capitalize this opportunity. But this current city are poor interms of performance, they keep losing points to small teams. It's like there is no passion from the team. Now that Manchester United has open opportunities for Manchester City again, they need to use it well if they want to win this league.

[DanWalker]

I probably need to change my profession and move into the bookies’ business, because my gut feeling about the outcome of Newcastle vs. Aston Villa clash seems to be better than theirs. As promised, I bet on Aston Villa win, securing it with the draw‑no‑bet option, and Aston Villa won 2-0. So my bet succeeded, giving thenice boost to my bankroll. Besides, they delivered the great performance, which was a pleasure to watch.

hahaha. You are probably very experienced. And probably very lucky in gambling. Your guess was right. The bookies considered newcastle as the favorite considering their home match. Also, Newcastle's performance in the past matches against big teams was quite  good. Even in this match, even after losing 2-0 , there is no way to say that Newcastle played very badly. They had 62 % ball possession and managed to take 18 shots. But Aston Villa's defenders were able to do their job properly. As a result, Newcastle could not score any goals.

[AprilioMP]

I feel like Arsenal can’t be champions no way. It’s just a dream. They’re totally panicking as the weeks go by. It’s because they don’t know how to win. Plus, they don’t have a real goalscorer. They create so many chances and get tons of corners but they still can't win. They play amazing football it's like a one way game no matter the opponent but they end up with zero.

A dream that will come true. Don't worry, bro. Arsenal did lose yesterday against Manchester United, but that result won't close the door on Arsenal finishing this season as Premier League winners.
There are still around 15 matches left in the English Premier League that Arsenal will play this season. It's impossible for Arsenal to lose all of them or draw in the remaining 15 matches. Additionally, the teams below them won't lose in their remaining 15 matches either.

Arsenal's bad habit of struggling in the second half of the season. For the past two seasons, Arsenal has seen a decline, allowing the teams below them to win the trophy. This season, that won't happen.

[KTChampions]

United secure their second win over a top-two side and return to the title race!

Arsenal - 1.40

City - 3.80

Aston Villa - 15.00

Manchester United - 41.00

 
Arsenal have significantly worsened their position (previously it was 1.25), but they are still the main favorites, City are still expecting gifts. Aston Villa and United are the only dark horses (Chelsea are next and are 1 in 151, Liverpool 1 in 251). It's great to see United so high up, but this is something I wrote before/during Amorim's sacking - the season is not lost yet as a top-four finish would be a successful outcome.