⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Amphenomenon]

I'd recommend you to watch the Manchester City v Brighton match right now if you aren't. It's 1-1 after 20 minutes passed. Estupiñán has just scored a lovely free-kick goal as an equalizer.  

It looks like this is going to be another tough match for Guardiola.    Not surprised even a bit. You know that they have been inconsistent already.

About their Champions League fight, I don't know. It's really hard to believe in them while they are playing good one day and much worse on the other one.

I'm still surprised how they fell off this season. Brighton did well, by the way, to get a tie today. Surprisingly, the entire four goals came in the first half. Manchester City are really missing Ederson.

Anyway I'm happy they got a tie, this will make the top race for Chelsea less difficult for us, who I don't really expect much from again this season.

[JeffBrad12]

Today was a really tough day for Manchester City. Yeah they didn't play badly. I really liked their game in offense. But for defense no, not so much. 

Besides City's awful defence, Ortega should be blamed as well. This guy did nothing and always watched the ball to go to the back of the net. He didn't dive, or try to block the ball. He's awful goal keeper and worth to be benched. Pep must get his replacement in summer. I hope they replace him with quality goal keeper.  

[Woodie]

Too many draws for a gameweek opening, infact if not Wolves and Nottingham Forest winning the rest of the results were upsets which translates into be a bad weekend for most pundits. Can't believe City lost their lead again..probably this is their 10th time doing this  

Atleast I vouched for Brentford to win and the lads did come through,  happy days for me.

[AmaGold70]

With the way Manchester City is playing I just hope they won't cut my game just as they did last week in the English premier league against Nottingham Forest where they lost 1-0 at away, today I have to give them another win or draw option and currently they are still playing 2-2 draw while Brighton has more goal attempt in that game I just wish Manchester City will be able to hold this game draw till FT instead of them to loss and I lost my bet, Manchester City problem is beyond what i thought I won't have them in my bet slip again because you don't know when they want to lose a game or not you will believe since they lost at away 1-0 last week that they are supposed to win this time at home but you will see a different thing I wish them win or draw in this game so my bet will be safe.

58th minutes still 2-2 draw.

As is stance now in the premier league betting on Manchester city to win or draw is your own risk. though Manchester city performance now is not encouraging at all any game they win now is just by luck they are not worthy to be rely on anymore because of their poor form. Anyway congratulations to you as they finally make you proud at last because it was not really easy on them, the team is not like as it is before as they are just struggling to survive in the league.

[Ryu_Ar1]

58th minutes still 2-2 draw.

The score remained the same until the final whistle was blown but indeed in this match I was not too surprised let alone felt that this was an unexpected situation because even though there was a good hope for Mancehster City in getting 3 points but a draw or even defeat in a match in the end became a situation that seemed to be seen as normal for Manchester City this season.

They still can't give anything to be proud of even though this is the only competition they live in but they still can't talk more because they still have a lot to improve for now.

With results like this it looks like they are likely to be displaced again because with the acquisition of points owned at this time it is likely that Newcastle can seize the position owned by Manchester City now.

[Kristiyana]

I'm really pissed at myself right now. The EPL games I had already picked both teams to score and later removed all played both teams to score as I just checked live score now. I just feel like crying because those games I removed have all played the option I gave them but didn't play it and replaced them with other games and options. Since last week I have being on a losing streak. What's really happening na!

You don't need to be pissed mate, you should know how gambling works before now, Of course this always happen to me most times when I'm gambling. moreover, I think you're just being scared of losing that is why you end up making the wrong selection, I guess you were thinking that the possibility for those games to play exactly as you predicted before is not certain, Which is why you choose to remove the ones you have already predicted and still replace it with other games.

[Derekfunds]

I'm really pissed at myself right now. The EPL games I had already picked both teams to score and later removed all played both teams to score as I just checked live score now. I just feel like crying because those games I removed have all played the option I gave them but didn't play it and replaced them with other games and options. Since last week I have being on a losing streak. What's really happening na!

You don't need to be pissed mate, you should know how gambling works before now, Of course this always happen to me most times when I'm gambling. moreover, I think you're just being scared of losing that is why you end up making the wrong selection, I guess you were thinking that the possibility for those games to play exactly as you predicted before is not certain, Which is why you choose to remove the ones you have already predicted and still replace it with other games.

Yea that is gambling for you sometimes it looks like we are bias whenever we are making game selection but sometimes it looks like we are been manipulated because there are times one will select the right game but all of a sudden you will just hear something like a whisper that this game or these games will not play and you will just remove it thinking is the right thing to do but sometimes it do happen that the game you heard whisper to remove would have been the game that will would have cut your ticket, it is a game of luck so we should accept anything we see from it.

[Issa56]

I'm still surprised how they fell off this season. Brighton did well, by the way, to get a tie today. Surprisingly, the entire four goals came in the first half. Manchester City are really missing Ederson.

I wasn’t surprised with the result of todays match, Brighton is a dangerous club, and they are not to be underestimated, I knew todays match will be difficult for Manchester City based on how they have been playing this season, and a club like Brighton will do everything possible to get a win when playing against a club like Manchester city, since they know that city is not in form.

Brighton played well today, they made the match so difficult for Manchester city, and they couldn’t get a win in the match, seriously pep Guardiola will have to work on Manchester city’s performance, if their performance doesn’t improve, then they might not be able to qualify for the champions league next season.

[pawel7777]

There's a big chance Chelsea will be losing points tomorrow, as they're playing away against Arsenal, but Man City didn't use this opportunity to get to the Champions League zone (the top 4) of the table.
They split points with Brighton at home as the game ended with 2-2. It was a fun one to watch with both teams having multiple great scoring opportunities, but I expected the City to be much more dominant. That just wasn't the case and it looked like a clash between teams on the same skill level.

Another good performance by Nottm Forest. They tend to struggle when playing with higher-rated clubs but are consistent in winning with the weaker ones, and this pays off with them sitting comfortably in the 3rd place without much challenge from Chelsea and Man City. Who knows, if everything goes right for them, Forest could even end up at number 2.

[blue Snow]

With results like this it looks like they are likely to be displaced again because with the acquisition of points owned at this time it is likely that Newcastle can seize the position owned by Manchester City now.

Yes, it's possible Newcastle can shift Manchester City to 5th place, but not anytime soon. Maybe next month after the international break.
There will be many possibilities for Manchester City not to compete in the Europa League zone in the next session because they have a problem with the lag squad. Pep can't continue to hold the performance without Rodri controlling the game. He needs a substitute which so far does not exist to cover the gap. They must be realistic to don't have target on this year. They just have to win the remaining matches, and wait another team slip if still want to compete on the Europa League zone.

[Zackz5000]

Manchester City full strength football team could not give good performance in last match and that team could not do any goal in last match and that is the reason that team lost  the match against Nottingham Forest full strength football team. Nottingham Forest football team did 1 goal in this match and that team players tried hard to stop goal in this match and Manchester City football team need improvement in their game between they are doing mistakes again and again. And with these mistakes they will not be successful in their mission. Today,they will play against Brighton football team and that match will be interesting because both teams are full prepared for this match.Brighton football team have to give hundred percent to win this match and should try to stop the goals in this match .

Indeed it is an interesting game today between Manchester City and Brighton, it is very terrifying that at the point am making this post the goal line is 2:2 with a 2:1 first half win by Manchester City, at this point is it very difficult to decide on which will win the game at full because both teams are currently in their best performance. However, for Manchester City Lossing in their previous game against Nottingham forest, Lossing to Brighton today might not be an option but rather they may do all their best to at least have a draw game in full time instead of losing, I must say that the both teams are performing extremely well and the game is very tough just as expected.

Man City got a tough fight from Brighton. Although they dominated the game, but they could not maintain their lead long enough. There are still 15 minutes left in the match, but I doubt that Man City will be able to score another goal because the Man City players look tired, and even if Man City are careless, I think Brighton can get a goal through a counter attack as they have good speed on the flange. If this match ends in a draw or even loses, then the gap between Man City and Chelsea will widen even further, which means their chances of getting into the Champions League will be increasingly closed.

Brighton gave them tough time and because Manchester City first scored their goal I thought they would win the game but Brighton was not just playful team but a tough one in that matter. And in the table now, Chelsea has surpassed Manchester City. Chelsea is on the fourth position while Manchester City is on the fifth position. Nottingham Forest is on the third position. Liverpool is undisputable to win the title.

Manchester city shouldn't been mentioned this season because they are not going anywhere this season and I doubt if they will win any trophy this season and there tenure is over. Manchester city has lost it this season I was thinking they will even win today but they didn't even scoring first it wasn't up to 10 minutes Brighton equalized, they have make the league easy for Chelsea so even if Chelsea didn't win they will still be at top 4.

You are right it will even be difficult for them to make it to the top 4 this season, this is Manchester City worst season so far, currently they are 5th in the table with 48 points while Chelsea who is above them has 49 points with a game ahead today against Arsenal if Chelsea wins Arsenal today it will be 52 points though they still have a chance to make it to the top 4 if they only they can start winning games again.

Honestly I thought Manchester city will win yesterday after losing to Forest in their last game 1-0 so I just believe they will so better yesterday but I noticed they even struggle to play draw in that game as there was so much pressure on them by Brighton.

Chelsea still needs winning to maintain their top 4 spot  because to me one point is not a point since there are still few games to be played though I understand what you mean because even if Chelsea losses today they will be on top of Manchester City just with a point, but they need to put more effort in winning games to retain their top 4 position.

[Princess Leah]

You are right it will even be difficult for them to make it to the top 4 this season, this is Manchester City worst season so far, currently they are 5th in the table with 48 points while Chelsea who is above them has 49 points with a game ahead today against Arsenal if Chelsea wins Arsenal today it will be 52 points though they still have a chance to make it to the top 4 if they only they can start winning games again.

Honestly I thought Manchester city will win yesterday after losing to Forest in their last game 1-0 so I just believe they will so better yesterday but I noticed they even struggle to play draw in that game as there was so much pressure on them by Brighton.

Chelsea still needs winning to maintain their top 4 spot  because to me one point is not a point since there are still few games to be played though I understand what you mean because even if Chelsea losses today they will be on top of Manchester City just with a point, but they need to put more effort in winning games to retain their top 4 position.

Every team have their good and bad times, Manchester City have been very dominate and reigned as champions for years this is their bad time and they should face it just as teams like Manchester United, Chelsea have done when City dominated as champions, their reign is really over or should I say Pep  Guardiola's reign is over he won't last long in the club after this season maybe he'll coach then for another year and resign.

 Brighton have become very tough ever since they moved into the Premier league, I call them the giant slayers cause they're one of those underdogs that causes havoc to bigger teams, the likes of Manchester United can testify to that. Talking about Chelsea, the match against Arsenal is going to be a very tough one and am hoping our midfield and defence would be very fierce when he meet Arsenal today.

[blomen]

There's a big chance Chelsea will be losing points tomorrow, as they're playing away against Arsenal.

i see about the same chances for both teams to win.

in the overall league arsenal are in a good position, but they have lost a lot of strength in the last 3 games in the league. yes this match could be an opportunity to recover, but the current situation of arsenal is not very good.

chelsea, on the other hand, have had very good results in the last 2 games, as a result, i think this match is a general favorite for arsenal, while recent results suggest that chelsea can win.

[Berry2d]

Chelsea stands a better  chance to qualify than Manchester City, looking at their current form this season in the premier League. The one point difference and one astanding game to be played  against arsenal today can end in  favour of Chelsea even if the odd difference is much in the game.  Arsenal maybe in good position to win the game but winning can be in favour of Chelsea at the end of the game today.

[knowngunman]

With the quality of players that are currently at the disposal of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, I wasn't expecting the Spanish manager to be struggling to get results at home against Brighton. He initially complained that the absence of his star players were the major reason for the club's poor results but we all witnessed how he signed three world class players in January so what then is still the problem with Manchester City this season.

Finishing the season in the top four now looks more unlikely for them which means Manchester City might not be playing in the UEFA Champions League competition next season. At this point, I won't be surprised if the club management decides to part ways with Guardiola at the end of the current season

Manchester City were playing at home against Brighton but the game prove otherwise. It was as if Manchester City were the away team seeing how they struggled against Brighton at their own backyard. No one has idea of what is wrong with Pep and his players but one thing is sure, if they continue playing this way they will definitely find it hard to play in European competition next season. This season from beginning has been a setback for Manchester City but how they are still maintaining their position on the fifth in the league table is surprising. Let see what Chelsea and Arsenal will play today because I still believe Manchester City is more stronger to make top four than Chelsea.

[Inwestour]

Manchester City were playing at home against Brighton but the game prove otherwise. It was as if Manchester City were the away team seeing how they struggled against Brighton at their own backyard. No one has idea of what is wrong with Pep and his players but one thing is sure, if they continue playing this way they will definitely find it hard to play in European competition next season. This season from beginning has been a setback for Manchester City but how they are still maintaining their position on the fifth in the league table is surprising. Let see what Chelsea and Arsenal will play today because I still believe Manchester City is more stronger to make top four than Chelsea.

City showed that they are still weak, even in a home game they could not beat Brighton, who are also not doing well. By the way, yesterday not a single team in the Premier League won a home match, so I think Arsenal can fix this in the match with Chelsea, although Chelsea probably has more motivation in this match, because they still have to fight for the top 4, and for Arsenal it is already becoming obvious that they will not be able to get to Liverpool.

[Donneski]

Chelsea stands a better  chance to qualify than Manchester City, looking at their current form this season in the premier League. The one point difference and one astanding game to be played  against arsenal today can end in  favour of Chelsea even if the odd difference is much in the game.  Arsenal maybe in good position to win the game but winning can be in favour of Chelsea at the end of the game today.

Chelsea's result today against Arsenal I think will likely be a huge impact on who will finish in a better position between the London based club and Manchester City. Yesterday, Manchester City failed to win their game against Brighton and are currently a point behind Chelsea who have a game to play today. Should Chelsea win their game against Arsenal today which I think will be extremely difficult, Pep Guardiola and his players might just be fighting for the fifth position which might also guarantee them a place in the UEFA Champions League competition next season (that's, if any English team wins any of they can quarter final games across the three European competitions).

[X-ray]

Chelsea stands a better  chance to qualify than Manchester City, looking at their current form this season in the premier League. The one point difference and one astanding game to be played  against arsenal today can end in  favour of Chelsea even if the odd difference is much in the game.  Arsenal maybe in good position to win the game but winning can be in favour of Chelsea at the end of the game today.

Chelsea stands greater chance to qualify for UCL only if they will able to beat Arsenal. Their chance to qualify for UCL is also getting bigger after EPL ahs secured 5 UCL spots next season. I think they will qualify along with City.

[HajiBagi]

Today was a really tough day for Manchester City. Yeah they didn't play badly. I really liked their game in offense. But for defense no, not so much. 

They could have scored more goals. Doku is a great player when it comes to one-on-ones. But his crosses were really poor. In defense they always welcomed Brighton for dangerous attacks which caused them to lose 2 points...

Now we are waiting for the result of the London derby tomorrow. Chelsea can make the gap 4 points. Apart from that, Newcastle could even push Manchester City down if they beat Crystal Palace home. Guardiola must be really disappointed now.

Can someone explain to me what is happening to Manchester City because I don’t understand the team at all, Manchester City can not defeat Brighton every Premier League team is defeated, to be honest, I was surprised by the result because Manchester City is winning the match and before the end of the match Manchester City player scored an own goal, Manchester City is finished and I think this is the beginning because next season is not going to be easy after Manchester sell some of their players out.

With the current situation Manchester City is facing, they can end up playing the Europa League or Europa Conference League next season because Chelsea will not want to lose any matches, Manchester City has lost hope of qualifying for next season's Champions League and before the season ends Manchester City will play against big teams and they will lose matches again.

[Catenaccio]

Chelsea's result today against Arsenal I think will likely be a huge impact on who will finish in a better position between the London based club and Manchester City. Yesterday, Manchester City failed to win their game against Brighton and are currently a point behind Chelsea who have a game to play today. Should Chelsea win their game against Arsenal today which I think will be extremely difficult, Pep Guardiola and his players might just be fighting for the fifth position which might also guarantee them a place in the UEFA Champions League competition next season (that's, if any English team wins any of they can quarter final games across the three European competitions).

Arsenal now have only 1 point more than Nottingham Forest and they have to win against Chelsea to secure their second position. Chelsea in their side are in a very tough competition with many clubs for a fourth position in Premier League. Every match with Chelsea is like a final match that they need to win it and this big match with Arsenal is not different. Chelsea need to win it, firstly for their fourth position and secondly for their club pride of one of biggest clubs and most successful clubs in Premier League last 20 years.

Chelsea seem to have more motivation for fighting and winning this match than Arsenal but this match possibly ends with a draw result for them.