⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Velvet78]

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.  

Ederson would play normally but he was called for national duty so Guardiola had to give Ortega the shirt. Otherwise I also think he is a horrible goalkeeper. Not reliable even a bit. Manchester City can find a much better backup goalkeeper than him this summer.


I have heard Saka is expected to start recovering by next week, is it true?    When I checked his condition I saw he was expected to be out until April 1.



His return would be really great for Arsenal in the attacking line. They are struggling to get wins without him as they don't have a good CF either. I would like to see Saka playing against Real Madrid in both legs. The first leg is at Emirates on April 8th.

[SensitiveEyes]

Pep has not been focused because of problems in his marriage. He separated from his wife, she lives in Barca. Pep took a private jet last week to meet her. Man City fans must blame the players if they start in the Europa Conference League next season.

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.

[MainIbem]

Pep has not been focused because of problems in his marriage. He separated from his wife, she lives in Barca. Pep took a private jet last week to meet her. Man City fans must blame the players if they start in the Europa Conference League next season.

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.

I think it's time for Pep to be replaced, if his marriage issue is affecting his career he should resign and go sort himself out cause this is not the Pep Guardiola we watch dominated the Premier league for the past 5 seasons or so and it would be very sad that they finish  end up playing the Europa League, even though his supremacy in the Premier League is coming to an end, it shouldn't finish this way, by finishing below the top 4 and even without any trophy. Well, there's still hope for them cause the gap with Chelsea is not very much and if Chelsea fail to win against Arsenal then they could take advantage of that in their next match. Pep should put himself together and look for solutions before it becomes too late.

[EarnOnVictor]

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.

Well, in the Champions League, yes, Man City didn't do anything astonishing and we all know this from the local league itself, so I don't think of their UCL again. Except for the qualification for the next season's UCL, even if they do not win the local league Pep Guardiola will make sure that they win the qualifier, and indeed, they deserve it after a slight improvement against how they played initially. Chelsea is the only obstacle now and I am sure they will finish ahead of Chelsea by displacing it lower. It's only a point remaining, it's doable.

[SatoPrincess]

Tough game for Manchester City yesterday. It must be really be a difficult time for the entire team after making history by winning the league title four times in a role to now struggling to win games not just even qualifying for Champions League football at the end of the season. Their draw to Brighton yesterday further toughens their chances of finishing in top four position. Arsenal-Chelsea will soon kickoff, if Chelsea wins, they will increase the gap from Manchester City.

[Fuso.hp]

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.

Until last season Manchester City was a strong team so betting on Manchester City in any Premier League competition would have given them a chance to win but now the statistics are completely different. In this season we can see that Manchester City is not performing well and also if any other team is playing against Manchester City and if the bet is in favor of Manchester City against that opposition team then many times it is seen that the gambler has to lose money in that match. Manchester City has lost a lot of trust to gamblers. Until Manchester City can improve their performance, I don't think the Premier League competition will be bet on them. Gamblers should be careful about betting because when the team is doing well, bet on that team be it Manchester City or Real Madrid or any other team.

[abhiseshakana]

Tough game for Manchester City yesterday. It must be really be a difficult time for the entire team after making history by winning the league title four times in a role to now struggling to win games not just even qualifying for Champions League football at the end of the season. Their draw to Brighton yesterday further toughens their chances of finishing in top four position. Arsenal-Chelsea will soon kickoff, if Chelsea wins, they will increase the gap from Manchester City.

Nobody thought Man City would be like this. Not only did they fail to become champions this season, they even struggled to get a ticket to the Champions League next season. If they really fail to get that ticket, then this is truly heartbreaking as they would have already been knocked out so early in the season.

Chelsea have the opportunity to widen their gap with Man City but it is clearly not easy because they are playing as guests and their opponent is Arsenal. The host looked to have the upper hand in possession of the ball for the time being, and Chelsea is really under constant pressure, but somehow I feel there will be a surprise in this match.

[aylabadia05]

Tough game for Manchester City yesterday. It must be really be a difficult time for the entire team after making history by winning the league title four times in a role to now struggling to win games not just even qualifying for Champions League football at the end of the season.

It was unexpected that Manchester City could get a draw. Man City has been eliminated from the Champions League so ahead of the match vs Brighton there was a chance for Manchester City to win. Yesterday's match was also at Manchester City's home.

Arsenal-Chelsea will soon kickoff, if Chelsea wins, they will increase the gap from Manchester City.

Merino made Chelsea lose just in the 20th minute. This is not the final result of the Arsenal-Chelsea match, but with the current conditions, Manchester City can hope to get 4th position.

[emrecemsan]

The better if you're watching City until full time before try to take such conclusion. Estupiñán equalized the score, but marmoush is adding another goal. It's now 2-1 they leads the game against Brighton.

It was just an analysis after watching a big part of the 1st half. I wasn't wrong at the end as Manchester City really failed. Their game was impressive but only as for attacking. The defending was poor and that's why Brighton found so many goal chances easily. 


At the moment Arsenal are leading the London derby by 1-0. Chelsea just can't answer them properly. I didn't even know Palmer wasn't going to be playing in this one. He must be called for the World Cup qualifiers ahead.

Palmer's absence would also make things harder for Chelsea to create a plenty of dangerous attacks. By the way I really don't like Robert Sanchez. Can't they find a better goalkeeper? 

[Adbitco]

Until last season Manchester City was a strong team so betting on Manchester City in any Premier League competition would have given them a chance to win but now the statistics are completely different. In this season we can see that Manchester City is not performing well and also if any other team is playing against Manchester City and if the bet is in favor of Manchester City against that opposition team then many times it is seen that the gambler has to lose money in that match. Manchester City has lost a lot of trust to gamblers. Until Manchester City can improve their performance, I don't think the Premier League competition will be bet on them. Gamblers should be careful about betting because when the team is doing well, bet on that team be it Manchester City or Real Madrid or any other team.

Before the start of this season,  In the place we usually watch matches most of us had already said Manchester City will retain the title. I said same too back then because, I personally don't see Arsenal as a team that can challenge for the trophy, so I already ruled them out. Liverpool was going to be having a new a coach, so in my opinion I thought he was going to struggle at first then come alive and he would qualify for top 4. Chelsea on the other hand was not a serious team again after the take over so I ruled them out too. Manchester City on the other hand were in a rink of making another history, eyeing 5 Premiership in a roll, bit right now, most of us were wrong about City and didn't see this sudden decline coming.

[DiMarxist]

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.

Even though the season is not a favorable one to them, Manchester City fans and others who like their performance in the previous seasons will mention them so mentioning them has nothing to do with other teams performance. And it has been discussed several times that it is because of their key players absent because of injury is the caused of the down fall of them in the season and if they can get another strong players in next season, things can change to good again. But as for this season they can't go far again.
Coming to Chelsea who is in the 4th position in the table is beating by Arsenal again right now. Chelsea took that position at the Mercy of God. Because any of those top 3 team will beat them. And Arsenal might end the game with the 1-0. I don't think Chelsea can score goal.

[koang]

Pep has not been focused because of problems in his marriage. He separated from his wife, she lives in Barca. Pep took a private jet last week to meet her. Man City fans must blame the players if they start in the Europa Conference League next season.

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.

I think it's time for Pep to be replaced, if his marriage issue is affecting his career he should resign and go sort himself out cause this is not the Pep Guardiola we watch dominated the Premier league for the past 5 seasons or so and it would be very sad that they finish  end up playing the Europa League, even though his supremacy in the Premier League is coming to an end, it shouldn't finish this way, by finishing below the top 4 and even without any trophy. Well, there's still hope for them cause the gap with Chelsea is not very much and if Chelsea fail to win against Arsenal then they could take advantage of that in their next match. Pep should put himself together and look for solutions before it becomes too late.

Thomas Tuchel had one of his worst runs as a coach when he happened to be going through a divorce and now Pep Guardiola...
This shows us how women mess up even the best men mentally
Maybe it's time for Pep Guardiola to do what he does best - RUN
Just like he did at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, he must leave City. Just kidding
I'm not a Manchester City fan but I don't think Pep is finished, Pep is the reason why Klopp got tired, and why Liverpool is considered in the best run but not winning the league. Pep is a strong man... It's only a matter of time before he rises.

[Distraction]

Thomas Tuchel had one of his worst runs as a coach when he happened to be going through a divorce and now Pep Guardiola...
This shows us how women mess up even the best men mentally
Maybe it's time for Pep Guardiola to do what he does best - RUN
Just like he did at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, he must leave City. Just kidding
I'm not a Manchester City fan but I don't think Pep is finished, Pep is the reason why Klopp got tired, and why Liverpool is considered in the best run but not winning the league. Pep is a strong man... It's only a matter of time before he rises.

While reading your post I thought for once that you were serious. 

Because Guardiola isn't going anywhere undoubtedly. Yeah, the season isn't going on well for his team. But it happens... There is no guarantee that you will always be a winner team every year no matter how strong squad you have. The bond between your players is very valuable. It looks like this bond is broken among Manchester City players. But I should say not only this. There are some players who should leave this summer to create space for fresh ones who will fight harder than them.

[blomen]

a very enjoyable first half to watch. merino's goal was very interesting. i don't think he even tried to score, if he did it on purpose it's very difficult to head it in that way.

arsenal led for most of the first half and chelsea pressed a lot in the last minutes. i think chelsea will get a goal in the second half.

[Tmoonz]

a very enjoyable first half to watch. merino's goal was very interesting. i don't think he even tried to score, if he did it on purpose it's very difficult to head it in that way.

arsenal led for most of the first half and chelsea pressed a lot in the last minutes. i think chelsea will get a goal in the second half.

Indeed it is a derby match at Emirate stadium, Arsenal started the game with such efficiency while Chelsea wasn't in their best form at the initials of the first half with lost of composure and a poor midfield given Arsenal the opportunity to have made out with 1 goal at twenty minutes of the game. However, in the last the last 15 minutes of the first Chelsea showed more of an impressive performance were they dominated most of last minute of the game of which if only they can continue with such momentum in the second half surely there is high possibility of them scoring a goal, but Arsenal stand a better chance of winning the game even if Chelsea had to score.

[Smartvirus]

a very enjoyable first half to watch. merino's goal was very interesting. i don't think he even tried to score, if he did it on purpose it's very difficult to head it in that way.

arsenal led for most of the first half and chelsea pressed a lot in the last minutes. i think chelsea will get a goal in the second half.

I don’t think Chelsea would be able to get anything out of this one, neither will there be any more goals in this match. It’s going to be a 1 goal win match for Arsenal the way I see it. Chelsea isn’t having any much chance creation at the front, most of their attention is fixed on Pedro Neto and the Arsenal defense is well aware of the tactics.
Cucurella has been more forward these days and I’m very much impressed at his new found courage to push forward and try to make something happen with the ball but, it’s very unlikely they would get a goal here.

[SatoPrincess]

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!

It was a very interesting match day yesterday as almost all the EPL matches played both teams to score. So sorry you had to remove the options you made in your bet is unfortunate you would have made quite a fortune. Shits happen you will be lucky today. Arsenal are currently 1 nil up against Chelsea.

[Accardo]

a very enjoyable first half to watch. merino's goal was very interesting. i don't think he even tried to score, if he did it on purpose it's very difficult to head it in that way.

arsenal led for most of the first half and chelsea pressed a lot in the last minutes. i think chelsea will get a goal in the second half.

However, in the last the last 15 minutes of the first Chelsea showed more of an impressive performance were they dominated most of last minute of the game of which if only they can continue with such momentum in the second half surely there is high possibility of them scoring a goal, but Arsenal stand a better chance of winning the game even if Chelsea had to score.

Arsenal will only have to press on for opportunities, Maresca's line up is not great. He fixed Reece James to play midfield, which is not the right position for the right back player.. That wing is losing support and James isn't doing enough tackling to back up his team mates when he's not with the ball. Arsenal only need to pick up the vulnerability at the back and convert it to a goal.

[JeffBrad12]

I don’t think Chelsea would be able to get anything out of this one, neither will there be any more goals in this match. It’s going to be a 1 goal win match for Arsenal the way I see it. Chelsea isn’t having any much chance creation at the front, most of their attention is fixed on Pedro Neto and the Arsenal defense is well aware of the tactics.
Cucurella has been more forward these days and I’m very much impressed at his new found courage to push forward and try to make something happen with the ball but, it’s very unlikely they would get a goal here.

Draw must be a very good result for Chelsea consider how awful their team. What i alway seeing from them the entire game is that they always do backpass, backpass, backpass and backpass.

There's no progress when they have chance to counter attack, and it's very damn slow. They move right, middle, left, then back to the middle. That's fucking weird pattern. They devoid of ideas, and totally rely upon individual brilliance.

Their game play remind me with how the mediocre club plays.

[Fiatless]

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!

It was a very interesting match day yesterday as almost all the EPL matches played both teams to score. So sorry you had to remove the options you made in your bet is unfortunate you would have made quite a fortune. Shits happen you will be lucky today. Arsenal are currently 1 nil up against Chelsea.

Chelsea is just dominating in ball possession but very blunt in the attack. Arsenal twelve shots and four was on target, while Chelsea have seven shots and just one on target. It's already eighty fourth minute in Emirates stadium, it seems Arsenal will repeat thesame thing they did to the Blues in Stamford Bridge where the host lost by one goal. Chelsea's top-four finish this season is hanging in the balance.