⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Moreno233]

Arsenal still have a chance, but it's obviously very tough because they are not only required to play well consistently, but they also have to hope that Liverpool will struggle in the following games. But if Arteta can be realistic, then it would be better if they quickly waved the white flag in the EPL race, so they can focus on other competitions (eg, the Champions League), and that might increase their chances there.

Arsenal still have a chance at what? Winning the league? . You initially sounded like a motivational speaker before you later came back to face reality which is good for the sake of your peace of mind.

You are actually right that the smart thing to do now is for Arteta to focus on the champions league, who knows, they might win it . Don't get me wrong, they can do well but winning it is what I seriously doubt. If they can end the season in top 4 and go far in the champions league, that should already be seen as success.

[Kristiyana]

What a huge win for Aston villa tonight in the FA cup against Cardiff, actually I think Aston villa was finding it very difficult to score in the first half of the game because cardiff never gave them the opportunity, you know looking at their odd from the early stage. You won't believe that they can only end up with 2 goals, and I'm pretty sure that majority of this gamblers will prefer going for over 2.5 instead of going for straight win because the odd will be very low for them, but it was quite unfortunate that they didn't get the outcome they were actually expecting.

In this fifth round, Aston Villa won the victory for the initial match this week at Palan FA, this firmness was certainly an additional key to continuing to the Fa Cup in the FA Cup, having previously defeated Tottenham with a score of 2-1 and this week added another victory with a 2-0 perfect victory over Cadiff.

But very unfortunately they experienced a decline in performance in the English Premier League now, currently in the 10th position of the English Premier League standings, of course this season is very different from last season for Aston Villa's achievement in the English Premier League.

You're right I also noticed that in their previous match against crystal p that ended with the score of 4:1 in the favour of crystal p I guess that's were they started reducing from their form, but let's be realistic you know crystal p in question is also in a very good performance this season. So we shouldn't make it look as if crystal p is that easy to be defeated, obviously crystal p has fully recovered so they are now feet to play. Which is why their opponents always find it very difficult to win them so easily.

[X-ray]

Arsenal still have a chance, but it's obviously very tough because they are not only required to play well consistently, but they also have to hope that Liverpool will struggle in the following games. But if Arteta can be realistic, then it would be better if they quickly waved the white flag in the EPL race, so they can focus on other competitions (eg, the Champions League), and that might increase their chances there.

Arsenal still have a chance at what? Winning the league? . You initially sounded like a motivational speaker before you later came back to face reality which is good for the sake of your peace of mind.

You are actually right that the smart thing to do now is for Arteta to focus on the champions league, who knows, they might win it . Don't get me wrong, they can do well but winning it is what I seriously doubt. If they can end the season in top 4 and go far in the champions league, that should already be seen as success.

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I wonder people never bored to talk Arsenal always has chance to winning the league, while it very very low chance. It's even lower than the chance of Asteroid is hitting the earth. 

I'd rather believe Arsenal who will struggle in the upcoming weeks instead of Liverpool. Arsenal has no striker and what can they do?

[Pablo-wood]

Arsenal, Manchester city and maybe Chelsea at some point we're suppose to give Liverpool a run for their money but this season they have really been inconsistent making the race to Liverpool being crowned champions very smooth.

The only club that would have been a serious contender to Liverpool EPL title this summer is Manchester City but that's not possible atm, there was a point I kept believing in them to pick up their form but it seems the work force between the players is very low, the energy had decrease massively that I don't think City will at least get any title out of this season. No strategy has ever worked so far and it's been a total breakdown on the players and the coach also. It's messy.

It is quite unfortunate Manchester City had to face several drawbacks this season. From the August when the season started most of Manchester City players were already on Injury. 10 in the month of August alone and it continued till almost half of the season and still some of Manchester city's players are yet to recover. This affected their performance and made them struggle with their games, else they would have given the premier league the competition it deserves. Liverpool won't be seated at the top position comfortably without being bothered of being replaced because City would have made them work harder for that spot.

[Adbitco]

Arsenal still have a chance, but it's obviously very tough because they are not only required to play well consistently, but they also have to hope that Liverpool will struggle in the following games. But if Arteta can be realistic, then it would be better if they quickly waved the white flag in the EPL race, so they can focus on other competitions (eg, the Champions League), and that might increase their chances there.

You said Arsenal has a chance to do what exactly? Win the league! Is it EPL or the Championship? Because if it's EPL then surely you might be having a nightmare, even Arsenal fans themselves can't and won't be dreaming of such as it stands now. An Arsenal team that's rocked with inconsistency can never win the league. Even if Arsenal was top with 13 points in place of Liverpool, I bet you Arsenal will still look for a way to bottle it without any second thought about it. Sorry but that's just how I see the team.

[SatoPrincess]

Don't you know the fact that if Arsenal is always tie to the Saka? Once he missed the game, then Arsenal is nothing than a bunch of guys who being so clueless. Arsenal is absolutely terrible without him, not many big chances created, unable to break the line, and many more.

I don't think Arsenal relies on one player only. Saka may have a big role in Arsenal but Arsenal never relies on him only. If Arsenal relies on Saka, it means Arteta has no function at all. For me, the coach's role is always bigger than one player. The coach who choose the lineup, formation, and tactics. These are the things that influence much on the match.

Saka’s injury opened my eyes to realised that Arsenal as a team was wholly dependent on SaKa and Martin Odegaard that when both players were unable to perform and carry the team the team struggled for a while and only managed to win some games thanks to the individual brilliance of Gabriel the defender and other defensive players who stepped up on several occasions to help the team win games. The team’s weakness have been exposed and Arteta should sign a striker in the summer window.

[Felicity_Tide]

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I wonder people never bored to talk Arsenal always has chance to winning the league, while it very very low chance. It's even lower than the chance of Asteroid is hitting the earth. 

I'd rather believe Arsenal who will struggle in the upcoming weeks instead of Liverpool. Arsenal has no striker and what can they do?

That image was so cold, but it's just the real fact.
They failed to add to the squad in January,
Their star boy has been out since December last year,
Odegaard hasn't being at this best since returning from that injury in the beginning of the season.
Injury hitting their suppose striker with quality (Havertz).
At this very point, I want to believe that most of the Arsenal fans are not longer interested in that usual slogan, "Keep believing until the very end". They've been believing for three seasons now, while their momentum keeps dropping.

The Arsenal of two seasons ago stands a better Chance to win the league last season.
The Arsenal of last season stands a chance to also win the league this season, if we are to evaluate their performance. And, the Arsenal of this season might even stand a chance to win the league next season due to their decrease in momentum. I guess making the top four is a good result for the Arsenal owners.

[Akbarkoe]

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It is quite unfortunate Manchester City had to face several drawbacks this season. From the August when the season started most of Manchester City players were already on Injury. 10 in the month of August alone and it continued till almost half of the season and still some of Manchester city's players are yet to recover. This affected their performance and made them struggle with their games, else they would have given the premier league the competition it deserves. Liverpool won't be seated at the top position comfortably without being bothered of being replaced because City would have made them work harder for that spot.

Pep Guardiola made some changes before the season started by selling some of his players. But who would have thought that a storm of injuries would hit them, which finally made their consistency waver and fell far from the top of the standings, and even now they are thirsty to be eliminated early in the most prestigious competition in Europe, namely the Champions League. In the middle of this season, Manchester City began to overhaul its squad again by bringing in new players to deepen its squad, but it seems that it is still not enough to be able to restore Manchester City's performance completely. The reason is that several new players are still having difficulty adapting to the Premier League, and building good chemistry with the team. We might see Manchester City return to their best performance and dominate the league again when the season has changed.

[SatoPrincess]

Leicester City seem to have really fallen down the pecking order in English football. After winning the Premier League trophy I expected that they will seal their stay in the top 6 in the Premier League but that obviously hasn’t happened. It’s a shame that Leicester City are not performing well and are fighting relegation this season.

[Velvet78]

Arsenal still have a chance, but it's obviously very tough because they are not only required to play well consistently, but they also have to hope that Liverpool will struggle in the following games. But if Arteta can be realistic, then it would be better if they quickly waved the white flag in the EPL race, so they can focus on other competitions (eg, the Champions League), and that might increase their chances there.

Man, I'm quite sure even Arteta and the chairman wouldn't believe that they have a chance for a Premier League title anymore. Let's face the truth.  


From now on the biggest thing Arsenal can do is to secure the 2nd position. Normally they are in a comfortable place now but who knows... If they continue not to score in games then they will surely lose this position as well. They should be thankful for Forest's poor form these days.    Forest are also very inconsistent. In one game they score like a machine, in another they screw up big time.

Recently Bournemouth were one of the teams I liked to watch but not anymore. They also started to mess up but still nice work done before.

[Iranus]

In the match, Liverpool has shown how consistent and also the best performance of this team so that it is not difficult for Liverpool to win the match even though Newcastle is also a strong Premier League team this season, but Liverpool can overcome it without any significant obstacles.
So for now there is no more debate and competition, no one can stop Liverpool from winning the Premier League title this season, this is truly an extraordinary season for Arne Slot and also Liverpool and they deserve it after what they have shown so far.

It is not difficult for liverpool to win the premier league title . Liverpool's performance is very consistent. Liverpool's main rival is now Arsenal. Since Arsenal's performance is irregular, the road to winning the title has become easier for liverpool. arsenal have lost points in the last  two matches. Therefore , the gap between Liverpool and Arsenal has increased..
At the moment , Liverpool is ahead of Arsenal by a huge margin of 13-points . I do not see the possibility that Arsenal will reduce the gap by 13 points in 11 matches . liverpool will definitely win the title this time.

[JeffBrad12]

Leicester City seem to have really fallen down the pecking order in English football. After winning the Premier League trophy I expected that they will seal their stay in the top 6 in the Premier League but that obviously hasn’t happened. It’s a shame that Leicester City are not performing well and are fighting relegation this season.

I'm only wanna saying good bye to the Leicester City. They have no quality to stay, and disappointed with how RVN destroyed his CV by joining there. he could wait a better club to sign him, but joining in Leicester is his biggest mistake.

Van Nistelrooy gets no fund to rebuild the club, yet he has burdened with very big target. His club is relegating to the Championship soon.

[SensitiveEyes]

The 3 promoted teams are staring at relegation. Southampton is bottom so they have a mountain ahead if they are to survive. Leicester and Ipswich are the other teams. If Kieran McKenna saves Ipswich and Ruud saves Leicester which teams get relegated?

I'm only wanna saying good bye to the Leicester City. They have no quality to stay, and disappointed with how RVN destroyed his CV by joining there. he could wait a better club to sign him, but joining in Leicester is his biggest mistake.

Van Nistelrooy gets no fund to rebuild the club, yet he has burdened with very big target. His club is relegating to the Championship soon.

[RockBell]

We saw last match of Liverpool football team which they played against Newcastle United football team. That match was totally one sided because one team did 2 goals in this match and other team could not do any goal in this match and that match was organized in the Anfield . I am impressed by the players of Liverpool because they always try to win every match and now they are at the top because of their hard work and they have 67 points on the table and opponent team which was Newcastle United has 44 points on the table and has 6 position on the table.Szoboszlai was the person who gave goal to his team at the start because team requirement was goal and he did this at 11 minutes of the match.

Been that this is the last game that they played in the Premier league at first it gave a doubtful circumstances because we know that Newcastle is a strong team and they always do what ever is possible to give there opponent a tough time so I was surprised how they were easily compressed by Liverpool and football is just another way to enjoy your self and the more you don't accept it as a sport you will only frustrate your self because the game might not always favor your club you don't have choice than to accept that way.

The game been a one sided game shows that Liverpool was seriously dominating the game and it was interesting to watch and there was no way out for Newcastle during that game, and Newcastle can only continue to play but there is no major course so there is nothing for them to lose because they have gone to far already, there wont be to much need for them to struggle and its an open space and its always a matter of winning or losing.

[Sandra_hakeem]

In the match, Liverpool has shown how consistent and also the best performance of this team so that it is not difficult for Liverpool to win the match even though Newcastle is also a strong Premier League team this season, but Liverpool can overcome it without any significant obstacles.
So for now there is no more debate and competition, no one can stop Liverpool from winning the Premier League title this season, this is truly an extraordinary season for Arne Slot and also Liverpool and they deserve it after what they have shown so far.

Things can still fall apart we know. My only problem with Arteta is that he knew he needed to close the gap between them and Liverpool and he ended up losing against WestHam and drew against Nottingham Forest. This two games dropped his chances to a very slim possibility but I still believe anything CV and still happen.

Arne Slot built a big team for him self and has stood as the giant of the premier league for the season but I am sure this isn't the end of the road. We could be hoping Liverpool have lifted the trophy only for things to begin going sour as we start approaching the end of the season.

[Amphenomenon]

Leicester City seem to have really fallen down the pecking order in English football. After winning the Premier League trophy I expected that they will seal their stay in the top 6 in the Premier League but that obviously hasn’t happened. It’s a shame that Leicester City are not performing well and are fighting relegation this season.

I'm only wanna saying good bye to the Leicester City. They have no quality to stay, and disappointed with how RVN destroyed his CV by joining there. he could wait a better club to sign him, but joining in Leicester is his biggest mistake.

Van Nistelrooy gets no fund to rebuild the club, yet he has burdened with very big target. His club is relegating to the Championship soon.

Ironic fact is that it has already affected his CV big time, I think he should be planning on how to strengthen his team for their championship league after relegation and hopefully bounce back to the EPL hopefully after that coming season, if he still remain the club head coach.

I also think Van Nistelrooy still got much to learn and do better though I won't ignore the fact that resources are needed for growth.

[Donneski]

In the match, Liverpool has shown how consistent and also the best performance of this team so that it is not difficult for Liverpool to win the match even though Newcastle is also a strong Premier League team this season, but Liverpool can overcome it without any significant obstacles.
So for now there is no more debate and competition, no one can stop Liverpool from winning the Premier League title this season, this is truly an extraordinary season for Arne Slot and also Liverpool and they deserve it after what they have shown so far.

Things can still fall apart we know. My only problem with Arteta is that he knew he needed to close the gap between them and Liverpool and he ended up losing against WestHam and drew against Nottingham Forest. This two games dropped his chances to a very slim possibility but I still believe anything CV and still happen.

@Sandra_hakeem, do you actually think that Liverpool can suffer a set back that could result to them missing out from winning the English Premier League title at the end of the season? I think it's almost impossible for that to happen. Arne Slot's men have easily been the best performing team in the English Premier League this season and with a 13 points gap above second placed Arsenal with just 10 games to go,  I don't think it's possible for things to still still fall apart mate.

[Juicyhome]

@Sandra_hakeem, do you actually think that Liverpool can suffer a set back that could result to them missing out from winning the English Premier League title at the end of the season? I think it's almost impossible for that to happen. Arne Slot's men have easily been the best performing team in the English Premier League this season and with a 13 points gap above second placed Arsenal with just 10 games to go,  I don't think it's possible for things to still still fall apart mate.
 

There is no set back they can deny Liverpool the title race, even when we have witnessed such a set back before. It won't happen with Liverpool this season. They have a solid squash at are determined to win every game, Arne Slot is about taking history with Liverpool, no one believes he could do it in his first season after kloop. He has been sensational with his tactics.  Beside the Arsenal is not a good team to compete with Liverpool for the title, Arsenal don't know how to fight or compete for title, as they are in second place in the  league Liverpool isn't feeling any threat from them. Liverpool is just comfortable on top the league.  

As if Manchester City was inform or at the second place Liverpool would have feel heat but Arsenal is just there losing  important game they would used to close gap Liverpool.  

[Jaycoinz]

In the match, Liverpool has shown how consistent and also the best performance of this team so that it is not difficult for Liverpool to win the match even though Newcastle is also a strong Premier League team this season, but Liverpool can overcome it without any significant obstacles.
So for now there is no more debate and competition, no one can stop Liverpool from winning the Premier League title this season, this is truly an extraordinary season for Arne Slot and also Liverpool and they deserve it after what they have shown so far.

Things can still fall apart we know. My only problem with Arteta is that he knew he needed to close the gap between them and Liverpool and he ended up losing against WestHam and drew against Nottingham Forest. This two games dropped his chances to a very slim possibility but I still believe anything CV and still happen.

@Sandra_hakeem, do you actually think that Liverpool can suffer a set back that could result to them missing out from winning the English Premier League title at the end of the season? I think it's almost impossible for that to happen. Arne Slot's men have easily been the best performing team in the English Premier League this season and with a 13 points gap above second placed Arsenal with just 10 games to go,  I don't think it's possible for things to still still fall apart mate.

It would have been very possible if the other teams in the league were actually in a good form but with the way I see things they lack form and I don't any team can meet up with the standard of covering that point gap. Liverpool can suffer set back no doubt I mean this is actually not even the first time that they flopped and lose the league to their rivals Manchester city and the funny part is that they suffered just defeat that season.

[Issa56]

Arsenal still have a chance, but it's obviously very tough because they are not only required to play well consistently, but they also have to hope that Liverpool will struggle in the following games. But if Arteta can be realistic, then it would be better if they quickly waved the white flag in the EPL race, so they can focus on other competitions (eg, the Champions League), and that might increase their chances there.

Hope you not saying Arsenal is having a chance to win the premier league title this season, because that’s not just possible for Arsenal to win the premier league title this season. Liverpool is ahead of Arsenal with 13 points, how will arsenal be able to cover that points up? Even if Liverpool performance drops, I don’t think Arsenal will be able to cover up, because their performance has dropped also, Arsenal can’t win all the matches which they are having left, they are definitely going to win, draw and lose some, so I just dont know how Arsenal will win the premier league.

What Arsenal should focus on is the champions league, that’s the only trophy which they can win this season, and I don’t really think that’s going to be possible also, with Arsenal current performance, I don’t really think they will be able to win most of the clubs in champions league currently, Arsenal next match will be against PSV, let’s see how they will perform in the match.