⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Futurexxx]

It's first half played already and so far it was another miserable 45 minutes for Manchester United who had no shots on goal all through the first half meanwhile Everton had 4 shots on goal  and are currently leading 2:0 as I had earlier anticipated about them winning this game due to the poor performance of Manchester United which has really dragged them down the table. I expect to see more goals in the second half for Everton.

Funny enough, Everton is has one point above Manchester United, if Everton eventually wins this game, it will be four points, and United might actually be drifting towards the relegation zone. I was anticipating a draw, given the fact that both teams are on the average level because of their style of play, well let's just wait and see what the second half will bring, there is a lot of football be to played. The United attacking force haven't been aggressive enough, so let's see if something can still come out.

Actually with the performance of manchester united in the first half of the game, I was thinking that everton can even make it 4 in the second half of the game. Because I never thought or imagine that manchester united can even succeed in scoring one goal talk more of making an equalizer. because when you look at their shot on target, manchester united had only 3 shot on target while everton had 8 shot on target that's to show how difficult it was for manchester united. but it was quite unfortunate that after all the whole possession manchester united still succeeded in drawing the match.

But how is it possible that a team as big as Manchester united will fall so much like, because it still baffles me that Manchester united is no longer a mid table team but a team that now fight to avoid falling into the relegation zone, at first I thought that it's because of the coach or possibly the players, but by the look of things, their problem is way more above that.
So many top class managers has managed the team and in the process top quality players has been signed, but nothing to show for it over the years, this shows a dip structural flaws that needs to be addressed for them to return back to their glory days.
A team as inferior as Everton, playing Manchester united as if Manchester united is the smaller teams, no disrespect to Everton, but it's really shocking seeing how terrible Manchester united is at the moment
Though they got a draw, but I still feel terrible seeing Manchester united in 15th place in the table, if things doesn't improve and they fell into the relegation zone, I see Amorin losing his job in no distance time honestly.

[Alpha Marine]

First I want to point out a spelling mistake which you made you where suppose to write city or Manchester city but you wrote citizens which I know very well is a mistake.

It wasn't a mistake. Manchester City are also called "Citizens". The same way we have "gunners, red devils, blues, the reds" ete.

Now for arsenal I think there problem is not because of there players who are on injury there problem is lack of consistency they have a very good coach and player but they are never consistent even if all there players comes back from injury it won't change anything, last two seasons they had the opportunity to lift the premier league trophy but because of inconsistency they couldn't, this 8 point

I think people rate Arteta better than he actually is. I mean, he's a good coach, but there are some things he's lacking. One of those things is identifying areas his team needs to improve and figuring out the type of players that will fit into that area.
Two seasons ago, Arsenal were very good. I genuinely wanted them to win the league, but injury and fatigue came along the line and they dropped crucial points and Manchester City overtook them. They repeated the same thing last season. Now in the summer transfer window before this season, they had an opportunity to sign a striker and wingers, but they didn't. They could have also signed another creative midfielder to support Odergaard, but they didn't, now they're paying for it because I don't think they will win the league. They focused on defensive players instead.

With an attack like that, I don't see Arsenal overtaking Liverpool.

[mcdouglasx]

Tomorrow, I hope the match between Newcastle United FC and Nottingham Forest will result in a victory for Newcastle, playing at home, as they tend to be a strong team. A 2-1 outcome is what I would expect to happen. As for the match between Manchester City FC and Liverpool FC, being a high-level match, I lean towards a draw, which would be a fair result, adding that both teams score goals.

Prediction:

- Newcastle United 2-1 Nottingham Forest

- Manchester City 2-2 Liverpool

[shinratensei_]

Funny enough, Everton is has one point above Manchester United, if Everton eventually wins this game, it will be four points, and United might actually be drifting towards the relegation zone. I was anticipating a draw, given the fact that both teams are on the average level because of their style of play, well let's just wait and see what the second half will bring, there is a lot of football be to played. The United attacking force haven't been aggressive enough, so let's see if something can still come out.

Manchester United are very lucky I don't see any way to deny it. Manchester United managed to get 1 point from the match till the end. Everton played well in their home match. Everton team managed to take a 2-0 lead in just 33 minutes of the first half. After Everton took a 2-0 lead I didn't think that Everton would fail to get 3 points in this match.

In the second half Manchester United scored their first goal in the 72nd minute. Fernendes scored the first goal. In the 80th minute, Manuel Ugarte's goal brought Manchester United back to parity. I am not satisfied with Manchester United's performance. Even then Manchester United managed to get 1 point this seems to be their big achievement.

Manchester United manager was interviewed about the progress of his team, he surprisingly said that the more you watch Manchester United the more problem you discover rather than progress and that is how it is. I was surprised that Manchester United managed to go home with 1 point in this match. I had switched off my TV and slept after the first half. Even though Manchester United managed to draw the match, it is still a bad result for club like Manchester United who is in the 15th place that is supposed to be aggressive and win obvious matches. In a real sense, if Manchester United is unable to win Everton who is in the 14th position, which other team will they be able to win?

No doubt Amorim said that. He knows very well about how terrible his team is. His team has problems in all of positions, and things worsen when his team rarely got three points. Amorim has shown how frustrated he was during the mid half of the game.

Look at his mimic, he feels worry to lose his job, and most likely to happen in the coming weeks.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Not surprised with Manchester United's losing points again.    At least they didn't lose the game. But it wasn't easy for them to get even one point.

Everton are much better in Moyes' control. They are scoring much easier than before. This was why I didn't expect them to have a difficulty in scoring multiple goals today.

By the way what are Arsenal doing right now? Are they really going to throw the chance of closing in on Liverpool more?

[SensitiveEyes]

Everton were better than Manchester United in the 1st half, they could have scored 3 but led 2-0. Late in the 2nd half Manchester United clicked after their subs were introduced. They were on top from 70 min on. Young fell to the ground like he was hit by a hurricane after his shirt was tugged but it was not a penalty.

[Amphenomenon]

Arsenal will get a win today, but in the match of Everton against Manchester United, I think United might bounce back, after all they are just inconsistent but although lack quality players but their current quality is still much better than that of Everton, a good defending from the defense and good saves from Onana will more likey get them a win or draw, that is if the attack can utilize their chances well.

I have no belief left for Manchester United and with very low position now but safe enough against relegation zone, perhaps most of their players are thinking of summer holidays especially in the next summer, there will be no World Cup or Euro tournament.

Manchester United would be fortunate for a draw, although not as entirely as I predicted but they got a draw at the closing minutes draws near coming from a two goals to nil, while also escaping an extra minute penalty thanks to the VAR.

I think many of the players doesn't care about the position they are on the table or rather trying really hard to become better and seeing David De Gea and Onana form, Manchester United fans will always see this as a bad buy, ETH really did mess to United more than he came to meet.

[Swordsoffreedom]

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Manchester United manager was interviewed about the progress of his team, he surprisingly said that the more you watch Manchester United the more problem you discover rather than progress and that is how it is. I was surprised that Manchester United managed to go home with 1 point in this match. I had switched off my TV and slept after the first half. Even though Manchester United managed to draw the match, it is still a bad result for club like Manchester United who is in the 15th place that is supposed to be aggressive and win obvious matches. In a real sense, if Manchester United is unable to win Everton who is in the 14th position, which other team will they be able to win?

At the end of the first half, I also didn't think the match would be a draw. I expected Everton to win. But in the end, both teams are happy to share the points. But I agree with you that the internal problems of Manchester United's squad are increasing day by day. Changing the coach is not a solution. Manchester United has changed their coach, it is definitely a smart move. However, along with the change of coach, Manchester United should change the squad. It has already been proven that good performance is not possible with this squad.

[Lida93]

Amorim doesn't seem to know what to do right now, I think the coach is being overwhelmed by the huge responsibility he met in the club. This problem however isn't a fault of Ruben Amorim but due to a long time mismanagement of the club since Ferguson retired.

It's first half played already and so far it was another miserable 45 minutes for Manchester United who had no shots on goal all through the first half meanwhile Everton had 4 shots on goal  and are currently leading 2:0 as I had earlier anticipated about them winning this game due to the poor performance of Manchester United which has really dragged them down the table. I expect to see more goals in the second half for Everton.

This game resulting draw 2-2. It's very disappointment to see how Everton is fucking ruining their lead. It's such a disgrace considering they're against a poor team. Fuck the referee, it should be a penalty. Fuck VAR.

I absolutely gutted about how Everon during the second half. They played like shit and really unaccetapble to see that.

Honestly, the refereeing in this league is a big joke.

Having been solid in the first half it's disappointing to see that they came into the second half playing so cheaply making Manchester United to get two goals in a row. It was an opportunity to upheave their points to continue to stay safe from relegation zone but Everton decided to be complacent with it sharing the points I'm same way they did with Liverpool.
For Manchester United this draw is anything better than a loss perhaps it could be a motivation for the next game having to comeback from 2 goals down isn't anything we see all the time in the EPL.

[WatChe]

By the way what are Arsenal doing right now? Are they really going to throw the chance of closing in on Liverpool more?

Things not looking good for Arsenal and it seems that Arsenal will lose the opportunity of closing the gap with Liverpool. Only 10 minutes of play left, Arsenal down by one goal and still looking for the equaliser. Arsenal dominating with ball possession (66%) but West Ham United dominating the scorecard with one goal lead. It will be a big surprise for West Ham United fans if there team can hang on for just 10 more minutes.

[shinratensei_]

Everton were better than Manchester United in the 1st half, they could have scored 3 but led 2-0. Late in the 2nd half Manchester United clicked after their subs were introduced. They were on top from 70 min on. Young fell to the ground like he was hit by a hurricane after his shirt was tugged but it was not a penalty.

Everton proven multiple times better than Manchester United. Although they were drawing, they recorded more goal attempts than their opponent. They have low budget squad, but able to always threatening United whole game.

The only shitty thing from Everton was pickford, he totally underperform in this game. If he could do better, they may be winning it.

Everton lost the possession, but it ain't nothing. The draw is good enough for them keep play in PL next season.

[iBaba]

West Ham is currently beating Arsenal and the clubs are in their second half already. I didn't envisaged that coming, not at this time when Arsenal needs all the energy to close more gaps between them and the Liverpool through winning their subsequent games. Considering that Arsenal is at home and West Ham is away, coupled with Arsenal leading in the second position whereas West Ham is in the 16th position, a position below Manchester United in the table standing, I really didn't expect Arsenal to lose this game. Well both clubs are already in their 80th minute and West Ham is still leading the game with a goal to none. To further worsen the chances of Arsenal winning is the red card that was given to Lewis-skelly making Arsenal side one man down against the West Ham.

Manchester United manager was interviewed about the progress of his team, he surprisingly said that the more you watch Manchester United the more problem you discover rather than progress and that is how it is. I was surprised that Manchester United managed to go home with 1 point in this match. I had switched off my TV and slept after the first half. Even though Manchester United managed to draw the match, it is still a bad result for club like Manchester United who is in the 15th place that is supposed to be aggressive and win obvious matches. In a real sense, if Manchester United is unable to win Everton who is in the 14th position, which other team will they be able to win?

Its quite amazing to see the manager speaks in such tone but I think he's only being realistic to himself to have made such assertions. Manchester United isn't getting any better and even today's match is really nothing to be proud off considering that they were fixturing the Everton side and could have done better. I was scared for them in the first half where they allowed Everton score two goals before Bruno Fernandez and Ugarte made the equalizer. Manchester United have lost it out this season but I hope next season will be  faced with more better our opportunities for them.

[Velvet78]

And now Arsenal are one man down still being 1-0 behind against West Ham... Do you think Lewis-Skelly did the right thing there? I don't think so honestly. I believe it is better to take the risk instead of getting a red card while your team is already behind.    Raya was quite ahead of the penalty area too so maybe the attacker was going to mess it up there. Anyways, now Arsenal are looking for ways to save one point at least.

This Arsenal just can't compete with Liverpool for the league title. End of story. They are desperate to start the game with a midfielder like Merino as the CF. Saka is also injured so they are in big trouble.

[Richbased]

West Ham is currently beating Arsenal and the clubs are in their second half already. I didn't envisaged that coming, not at this time when Arsenal needs all the energy to close more gaps between them and the Liverpool through winning their subsequent games. Considering that Arsenal is at home and West Ham is away, coupled with Arsenal leading in the second position whereas West Ham is in the 16th position, a position below Manchester United in the table standing, I really didn't expect Arsenal to lose this game. Well both clubs are already in their 80th minute and West Ham is still leading the game with a goal to none. To further worsen the chances of Arsenal winning is the red card that was given to Lewis-skelly making Arsenal side one man down against the West Ham.

This has always been the problem with Arsenal for some seasons now, matches they are supposed to take advantage of they will just play beyond the expectation of everyone. Liverpool played draw against Aston Villa during the midweek which was an opportunity for Arsenal to near the gap to 5 points but what did they do today? lose to Westham. It's obvious that before Arsenal can have a chance of winning the Premier League again they have to improve their mentality of cutting people's hope when they have crucial matches that can determine the possibility of a league title. Even with the fact that they didn't engage in any of the midweek games for us to say it was fatigue that affected the players but yet they disgrace themselves in the Emirates Stadium again, such a baseless team Arsenal is.

I think it's high time we started removing our mind from Arsenal winning any trophy this season because it's already evident that nothing can come out of the club because even at Domestic competitions that they could have done better such as the EFL Cup and the F.A Cup but they were eliminated so how much more important trophies like the Premier League and the Champions League. It's even better for them to drop out of the Champions League qualification positions and allow a more vibrant and enthusiastic team to qualify and perform better than them because this whole thing is becoming unbearable.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

By the way what are Arsenal doing right now? Are they really going to throw the chance of closing in on Liverpool more?

Things not looking good for Arsenal and it seems that Arsenal will lose the opportunity of closing the gap with Liverpool. Only 10 minutes of play left, Arsenal down by one goal and still looking for the equaliser. Arsenal dominating with ball possession (66%) but West Ham United dominating the scorecard with one goal lead. It will be a big surprise for West Ham United fans if there team can hang on for just 10 more minutes.

And it's quite unfortunate despite Arsenal having the most ball possession and shots on targets, West Ham were able to win the game with 1 goal to nil and secured today's  3 points, of which Arsenal's defeat today has further more increased the gap difference they have between Liverpool who is currently first on the premier league table with 61 points, followed by Arsenal who is second on the table with 53 points, that is a difference of 8 points. But however, there are many factors which must have contributed to Arsenal's defeat and poor performance in today's game, because with the absent of its key players in the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinez and Kai Haverts must have contributed a lot to today's defeat, including Lewis Skelly's red card at 73 minutes into the game is another factor.

[HajiBagi]

Not surprised with Manchester United's losing points again.    At least they didn't lose the game. But it wasn't easy for them to get even one point.

Everton are much better in Moyes' control. They are scoring much easier than before. This was why I didn't expect them to have a difficulty in scoring multiple goals today.

By the way what are Arsenal doing right now? Are they really going to throw the chance of closing in on Liverpool more?

The result is not a surprise to me because I know that Manchester United can not defeat Everton, Everton is a very strong team and they play well against big teams, Manchester United's squad is not complete and with the kind of injury Manchester United is facing now I don't think they can make it to top 8 at the table of the league at the end of the season, Manchester United performance currently is very bad and even equalize against Everton is just a luck and also base on their good performance at the end of the game, Manchester United is going to suffer this season and for some fans that think Ruben Amorim is not trying they don't know what is wrong with the team.

Arsenal v West Ham will start soon. Liverpool lost points in their last match. This match will be a very important match for Arsenal. And there is an important statistic that Arsenal haven't lost in 15 matches in the league. And they won their last three matches. On the other hand, West Ham hoped for good results with Graham Potter. But they have only 1 win in 5 games with him. Arsenal are the hosts in this match. And they have a very important fixture advantage. I don't think they will make a mistake in this match. I think they will win this match.

I said before that Arsenal will find it difficult to close the gap between them and Liverpool and that is what Arsenal is showing after the match against Westham, Arsenal is not a team that we can think that they can play without their best players since Saka got injured Arsenal performance looks like a team that doesn't know what to do again, I said that Arsenal needs to buy players and stop depending on Saka every season and that was what is happening now, at least Arsenal should have more than 1 player in a position but they keep signing midfield player every season and midfield position was never their problem.

[Adbitco]

I think people rate Arteta better than he actually is. I mean, he's a good coach, but there are some things he's lacking. One of those things is identifying areas his team needs to improve and figuring out the type of players that will fit into that area.
Two seasons ago, Arsenal were very good. I genuinely wanted them to win the league, but injury and fatigue came along the line and they dropped crucial points and Manchester City overtook them. They repeated the same thing last season. Now in the summer transfer window before this season, they had an opportunity to sign a striker and wingers, but they didn't. They could have also signed another creative midfielder to support Odergaard, but they didn't, now they're paying for it because I don't think they will win the league. They focused on defensive players instead.

With an attack like that, I don't see Arsenal overtaking Liverpool.

I too genuinely wanted Arsenal to win the league last two seasons ago, I think most people that just watch the English Premier League actually wanted Arsenal to win it back then but somehow managed to lose it against Manchester City that year, that made me to start having trust issues with Arsenal and Areteta. Just like you said, he really can't identify specific place for the type of player that suits that place, maybe it's just because his stubborn. Even that number 9 position, for a team that wants to win the league and you're having a striker like Kia in your main offence, lol. It's just funny though.

[Palakka]

Manchester United managed to get a 2-2 draw today after in the first half they were 2-0 down to Everton, I don't know what Amorim said in the dressing room, but I think it has raised their spirits and motivation in the second half, I see Manchester United's game actually improved and more daring to pressure Everton to equalize the score to 2-2, in the rest of the time they continued to try to attack by attack, but unfortunately they failed made a comeback in the match to win.

In another match, again ans again Arsenal failed to take advantage of the existing opportunities to catch up with Liverpool after the Red squad drew with Aston Villa in another match earlier, the defeat from West Ham has made Arsenal further behind Liverpool, so Arsenal also has a smaller chance to be able to thwart Liverpool be championship this season because of their poor mentality in taking advantage of the existing opportunities.

[AYOBA]

Manchester United were able to get a draw today, which I never expected because they played poorly at the beginning of the match, but they were able to change things at the second half of the match. At least they were able to get 1 point in the match, but even with the draw, Manchester United will be maintaining the 15th position for another week.

Today Manchester United have played a wonderful games against Everton that nobody expected from them, base on how their performance was poorly all this while; because I can see that even the possession Manchester United are able to Everton with the high number. If to say the way they played well in the second half of the match that’s how they start right from the beginning of the game, they could win the game not by played a draw; they even try since they were able to secure 1 points is also a something: in the next match if they can the same pattern of todays own they will do much better.

[Dzwaafu11]

I think people rate Arteta better than he actually is. I mean, he's a good coach, but there are some things he's lacking. One of those things is identifying areas his team needs to improve and figuring out the type of players that will fit into that area.
Two seasons ago, Arsenal were very good. I genuinely wanted them to win the league, but injury and fatigue came along the line and they dropped crucial points and Manchester City overtook them. They repeated the same thing last season. Now in the summer transfer window before this season, they had an opportunity to sign a striker and wingers, but they didn't. They could have also signed another creative midfielder to support Odergaard, but they didn't, now they're paying for it because I don't think they will win the league. They focused on defensive players instead.

With an attack like that, I don't see Arsenal overtaking Liverpool.

I too genuinely wanted Arsenal to win the league last two seasons ago, I think most people that just watch the English Premier League actually wanted Arsenal to win it back then but somehow managed to lose it against Manchester City that year, that made me to start having trust issues with Arsenal and Areteta. Just like you said, he really can't identify specific place for the type of player that suits that place, maybe it's just because his stubborn. Even that number 9 position, for a team that wants to win the league and you're having a striker like Kia in your main offence, lol. It's just funny though.

Seriously. Arsenal have been showing some signs of winning the Premier League for a long time now, but their problem is that they only show it up when the season has not gone anywhere. Once the season starts getting tough, Arsenal's performance will start dropping from some previous seasons when Arsenal were ripping the league standings and later dropping in points.

Manchester City took over; that was the last season I stopped believing in Arsenal.Performance However, Arteta is a kind of confused person; I don’t think he can handle a full season to get a trophy. I feel like anytime the season gets to some stage where it gets tough, he becomes more confused.