⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Juicyhome]

With the laxity of Arsenal to win all three points yesterday against Everton it's a clear indication that the gunners have given up on their hope in the race looking at the points gap between the league leaders Liverpool and them, and a loss of hope that they can't catch up no matter how many games they would want to win. If they continue this way Nottingham Forest might outrun them in the second place which may be another disappointing place for arsenal to be found in the third position. Their only hopes now is in the UCL competition but I wonder if they can't dismantle the Spanish side to move to the next round of the competition.

I keep saying Arsenal can't win any trophy they are not a good team, its just the name that is keeping them. a club that has not winning mentality can't achieve any trophy, they have missed used all their chances to gap up with Liverpool on the title race. when Arsenal is the only club competing with you for any title just know you have won it, that is why i say this season Liverpool are just lucky to win the league on a plater of gold, Manchester city and other top clubs are not inform this season is only Arsenal and Nottingham forest thats competing with Liverpool, that is enouch prove that the league top club lost form this season. Arsenal needs a coach an experienced coach to lead them to the title race, Arteta did nit win the league so he has no mentality for greeatness.

[Velvet78]

The sacking of the coach will also not change the discussion we are discussing - if it is true that the owner of Spurs only treats this as a business and I am not accusing for sure but based on assumptions.
Now, from the sources I searched on google, the owner of Tottenham is ENIC International Ltd which is chaired by Levy. ENIC not only dominates its shares in Spurs but also in others.

There is no need for us to go into too much detail about that, but what we want to say is that if it is true that this is only for business interests, then a great coach will not make Spurs fans see their favorite team lifting the trophy at the end of the season.

If Levy is seeing this as a business only and not any real passion for success then Tottenham has no good future.    Here at this point, I can just hope them to change their chairman, to bring a passionate person.

Because I believe this team has a good potential actually. They just don't go for it. If they have an owner with vision and money both, they can win trophies. It isn't that difficult to build a more solid squad than this as long as you have them.

[Proty]

I doubt Nothingham Forest would be able to go ahead of Arsenal. While they are inconsistent the remaining of matches of the season are few and so I don't think Nothingham Forest will go ahead of them.

With the way Nottingham forest is currently playing, they will find it difficult to finish ahead of Arsenal. Nottingham forest played against Aston  villa today, I knew the match will be a difficult one for the two teams, but honestly I expected Nottingham forest to get a win in the match, but they couldn’t win the match.

Since Nottingham forest played against Manchester United, I noticed a decline in their performance, they didn’t play well in the match, and even Manchester United that are not in form dominated the match, if Nottingham forest played against a better team, then they wouldn’t have won against Manchester United, United created some nice chances in the match, but they couldn’t score any.

Todays Nottingham forest lost to Aston villa, and Nottingham forest next match will be against Everton, if they can’t win the match, then they might even end up dropping from the third position which they are currently in.

Nottingham forest really played well morespecially in the second half they dominated the second half but success was far fetched, they were meet with so many hard luck even the first half they missed so many opportunities that would have given them an hedge over Aston villa.so the fact that they lost the match is not because of poor performance but because of poor finishing .

[Oshio-man]

Chelsea will be meeting Brentford, I think Chelsea will win this match with 0-1 in Brentford home, We all observed what Chelsea did to Tottenham last match to scored two goals but one goal was cancelled, Liverpool will be meeting Fulham which Fulham will take advantage of home to defeat Liverpool 1-0,  Manchester city will be meeting Manchester united  in the home of Manchester United, I believe they will play Manchester city like the way they played Liverpool to draw the match, which is what is going to happen in the home of Manchester United today to draw this match 1-1 with Manchester city, Just a prediction towards today matches.

[blomen]

It's another match day in the English Premier League and one of today's fixtures is the Manchester derby —one of the most exciting, interesting and entertaining derbies in club football. Manchester United are the home team today against Manchester City so I'm asking of your predictions on the game. Will this be another victory for Pep Guardiola's men or will Ruben Amorim be getting his first? Let me read your thoughts

manchester derbies have always been interesting. even if the teams are in a bad situation, you can see that the fans never lose this feeling.

i think manchester city will win tonight's match 2-1. that's my prediction if i need to say a clear score. bruno fernandes can score 1 goal for manchester united, he is playing well this season. but city is more successful in the league and they have progressed well in recent matches.

[letteredhub]

With the laxity of Arsenal to win all three points yesterday against Everton it's a clear indication that the gunners have given up on their hope in the race looking at the points gap between the league leaders Liverpool and them, and a loss of hope that they can't catch up no matter how many games they would want to win. If they continue this way Nottingham Forest might outrun them in the second place which may be another disappointing place for arsenal to be found in the third position. Their only hopes now is in the UCL competition but I wonder if they can't dismantle the Spanish side to move to the next round of the competition.

I keep saying Arsenal can't win any trophy they are not a good team, its just the name that is keeping them. a club that has not winning mentality can't achieve any trophy, they have missed used all their chances to gap up with Liverpool on the title race. when Arsenal is the only club competing with you for any title just know you have won it, that is why i say this season Liverpool are just lucky to win the league on a plater of gold, Manchester city and other top clubs are not inform this season is only Arsenal and Nottingham forest thats competing with Liverpool, that is enouch prove that the league top club lost form this season. Arsenal needs a coach an experienced coach to lead them to the title race, Arteta did nit win the league so he has no mentality for greeatness.

Arsenal can't win a trophy? Are you being serious. Well that's harsh but quite true if we cross analyze how they have been playing under Mikel Arteta. The only transformation Arteta has brought to the team is that they are usually in the top four title racers in each season but his team and coaching styles is one that lacks the perseverance to win. Arteta's lack of winning mentality has made all his improvements with the club unnoticed because what the fans wants to see is a trophy and not to always be found in the top four. Perhaps a new coach might do the dirty job for Arsenal going by the quality of players that are in the team. This season Liverpool just got lucky.

[odunybiz]

With the laxity of Arsenal to win all three points yesterday against Everton it's a clear indication that the gunners have given up on their hope in the race looking at the points gap between the league leaders Liverpool and them, and a loss of hope that they can't catch up no matter how many games they would want to win. If they continue this way Nottingham Forest might outrun them in the second place which may be another disappointing place for arsenal to be found in the third position. Their only hopes now is in the UCL competition but I wonder if they can't dismantle the Spanish side to move to the next round of the competition.

I keep saying Arsenal can't win any trophy they are not a good team, its just the name that is keeping them. a club that has not winning mentality can't achieve any trophy, they have missed used all their chances to gap up with Liverpool on the title race. when Arsenal is the only club competing with you for any title just know you have won it, that is why i say this season Liverpool are just lucky to win the league on a plater of gold, Manchester city and other top clubs are not inform this season is only Arsenal and Nottingham forest thats competing with Liverpool, that is enouch prove that the league top club lost form this season. Arsenal needs a coach an experienced coach to lead them to the title race, Arteta did nit win the league so he has no mentality for greeatness.

Arsenal can't win a trophy? Are you being serious. Well that's harsh but quite true if we cross analyze how they have been playing under Mikel Arteta. The only transformation Arteta has brought to the team is that they are usually in the top four title racers in each season but his team and coaching styles is one that lacks the perseverance to win. Arteta's lack of winning mentality has made all his improvements with the club unnoticed because what the fans wants to see is a trophy and not to always be found in the top four. Perhaps a new coach might do the dirty job for Arsenal going by the quality of players that are in the team. This season Liverpool just got lucky.

Arsenal has always been a profit gaining club. They are often after making profit than winning the league title. Well, if I need coach that love trophy for his fans is signed, there may be a difference since Arsenal played nice this days that almost help them to make it to the top. I believe with little improvement they could make it there.

[JeffBrad12]

It's another match day in the English Premier League and one of today's fixtures is the Manchester derby —one of the most exciting, interesting and entertaining derbies in club football. Manchester United are the home team today against Manchester City so I'm asking of your predictions on the game. Will this be another victory for Pep Guardiola's men or will Ruben Amorim be getting his first? Let me read your thoughts

You get 3.51 for MU and 2.19 for City. It means bookies are in favor City to win the game. However, their head to head is showing how the result is often unpredictable, and not following the odds. I remember City was being favored to win the game in their last derby, they got nearly same odds as this time, but lost against MU.

That's why i think i'd prefer to pick BTTS. I believe neither of them dominate the game soon.

[Smartvirus]

You get 3.51 for MU and 2.19 for City. It means bookies are in favor City to win the game. However, their head to head is showing how the result is often unpredictable, and not following the odds. I remember City was being favored to win the game in their last derby, they got nearly same odds as this time, but lost against MU.

That's why i think i'd prefer to pick BTTS. I believe neither of them dominate the game soon.

It’s not out of place for the bookies to favor Manchester City in this fixture, of course you wouldn’t find gamblers very willing to take Manchester United on a win between these two but even at that, a win market in this fixture comes with a good measure of risk. Especially with the fact that, though Manchester United are not the favorites to win, they would be playing from a home side and would put up a tough performance for Manchester City team which isn’t in the best of form. Somehow, I try to imagine Manchester City coming out with all 3 points in this game, Marmoush is on the rush for goals and maybe he would get something in this one for the team.

[len01]

You get 3.51 for MU and 2.19 for City. It means bookies are in favor City to win the game. However, their head to head is showing how the result is often unpredictable, and not following the odds. I remember City was being favored to win the game in their last derby, they got nearly same odds as this time, but lost against MU.

That's why i think i'd prefer to pick BTTS. I believe neither of them dominate the game soon.

In this case there are still many people believe that Man City can still win against Man United. So the bookmakers favor Man City over Man United, which looks inconsistent in every EPL match.
But to be honest in this match I have a feeling if Man United can win or hold the match to a draw. We must remember that Man City's performance is not as good as last season.

BTTS(Yes) is a good choice but it looks like a smaller odds. It would be more challenging if we bet using the bet builder to get slightly bigger odds.

[Inwestour]

Fulham have always been a tough team at home, but I didn't expect them to beat Liverpool 3-1 with 20 minutes left. I think something happened after PSG's defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League, they lost their former belief in themselves and that's hindering them now. The same thing hindered them in the final with Newcastle, and the same thing is hindering them today, but Arsenal dropped points against Everton, so this defeat won't be something irreparable.

[ILuckyGuyI]

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You get 3.51 for MU and 2.19 for City. It means bookies are in favor City to win the game. However, their head to head is showing how the result is often unpredictable, and not following the odds. I remember City was being favored to win the game in their last derby, they got nearly same odds as this time, but lost against MU.

That's why i think i'd prefer to pick BTTS. I believe neither of them dominate the game soon.

I'm hoping for Manchester United to get some points at Old Trafford...    I know it doesn't look very easy to do that. But as a reminder to everyone, they won away earlier. So nothing is impossible.

BTTS would be a pretty good choice for this game. I don't think we'll watch a boring game. Yeah maybe the home side is aimless in the PL but Manchester City aim the CL.

By the way Chelsea are playing terrible today. I hope they don't lose.

[Adbitco]

I really wasn't expecting anything less than what's happening in the league currently, I knew this was the period lots of uncertainty will be happening and this ain't the last cause more will still happen as the week goes beyond untill match day 38. I know the big surprise would be Liverpool loosing, of course they will giving the fact that no one is really chasing them. Arsenal drew to Everton yesterday, this was a team that was supposed to be chasing the leaders. Nottingham Forest lost same yesterday. Today, Chelsea that's supposed to win and keep their top 4 hopes alive drew to Brentford. If Manchester City wins to then they will move above Chelsea. The team that's at advantage right now is Newcastle, they have two games at hand and if they win this two games then they will automatically leapfrog Aston Villa, Manchester City and Chelsea to move to 4th place.

[Slow death]

Results of today's games that have ended:

Tottenham 3 - 1 Southampton

Brentford 0 - 0 Chelsea

Aston Villa 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest

Fulham 3 - 2 Liverpool

I am very surprised with the results of the Chelsea and Liverpool games, honestly as a Liverpool fan I was very shocked to see Liverpool conceding 3 goals in the 1st half, I don't know what is happening with Liverpool's defense in the last 5 weeks


Manchester United - Manchester City

This is a big game even though both teams are not fighting for the title and we will be performing at our best this season, but the rivalry between these two teams is very big, so I predict a very intense game

Manchester United injured players: Ayden Heaven, Tom Heaton, K. Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, Onny Evans

https://www.besoccer.com/team/injuries-suspensions/manchester-united-fc

Manchester City injured players: E. Haaland, John Stones, M. Akanji, Rodri

https://www.besoccer.com/team/injuries-suspensions/manchester-city-fc

In my opinion Manchester City will win

[pawel7777]

Liverpool's loss means nothing. Only an absolute disaster could prevent them from winning the league. Despite the loss to Fulham, they are still 11 points ahead of the 2nd Arsenal, who also failed to win against Everton.
Arsenal's 2nd place is also not under much threat, with 5 points gap between them and Nottm Forest, who also have a nice, 4-points advantage over 4th Chelsea.

The real battle will be fought for the 4th place, the last one in the Champions League zone. Currently, we have 4 teams competing for it, all within 3 points from each other: Chelsea, Man City, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
Newcastle has played 2 games less than the other teams, if they were to win both, they would be only 1 point behind the 3rd Nottm Forest.

[Velvet78]

What a shitty Manchester derby, a big disappointment... 

I thought we would watch some goals but none was scored. Manchester City once again struggled a lot against the Red Devils. Guardiola can't really find a way to beat Amorim.

This draw won't add so much to Manchester United maybe but it was an important opportunity wasted by Guardiola's students. They could have got past Chelsea by winning...

[Accardo]

What a shitty Manchester derby, a big disappointment... 

I thought we would watch some goals but none was scored. Manchester City once again struggled a lot against the Red Devils. Guardiola can't really find a way to beat Amorim.

This draw won't add so much to Manchester United maybe but it was an important opportunity wasted by Guardiola's students. They could have got past Chelsea by winning...

The poorest derby to be remembered, too many fan's expectations collapsed unapologetically. A goaless draw wasn't anybody's thought on the match. But it's as though what the both sides deserves, as their underperformances persists.

[Stable090]

Fulham have always been a tough team at home, but I didn't expect them to beat Liverpool 3-1 with 20 minutes left. I think something happened after PSG's defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League, they lost their former belief in themselves and that's hindering them now. The same thing hindered them in the final with Newcastle, and the same thing is hindering them today, but Arsenal dropped points against Everton, so this defeat won't be something irreparable.

Immediately Fulham scored three goals in the first half of the match, I knew Fulham will be winning the match, i knew the only thing which they would do in the second half of the match will just be for them to defend their win, and Fulham won’t allow Liverpool win them, and it happened, Liverpool were just able to score a goal in the second half of the match, and Fulham were able to secure a win in the match.

It’s really surprising to me how Liverpool lost the the match, they couldn’t even play draw. Just as you said something has been wrong since Liverpool lost to PSG in the champions league race, they haven’t really be performing well since then.

After losing to PSG in champions league, they also loss to Newcastle in the FA cup final, and they struggled to get a win against Everton, and they loss today against Fulham, seriously something is really wrong with Liverpool performance.

[puloweh555]

What a shitty Manchester derby, a big disappointment... 

I thought we would watch some goals but none was scored. Manchester City once again struggled a lot against the Red Devils. Guardiola can't really find a way to beat Amorim.

This draw won't add so much to Manchester United maybe but it was an important opportunity wasted by Guardiola's students. They could have got past Chelsea by winning...

The poorest derby to be remembered, too many fan's expectations collapsed unapologetically. A goaless draw wasn't anybody's thought on the match. But it's as though what the both sides deserves, as their underperformances persists.

Yes, this derby is beyond many people's expectations, usually in the Manchester derby there will be many goals but this time there were no goals at all. Man City who usually play very effectively but in this match they were unable to score a goal, maybe this is because Amorim has found a good defense strategy when facing a strong team because in this match Manchester United's defense was very good, this is also the key to them being able to hold Man City to a draw.

In this match I bet on over bet, because it is difficult for me to predict who will win but I predict this match will end with many goals. But in reality the match ended in a goalless draw, this is what made my bet lose. Very disappointing because all my parlays bet on over.

[Minor Miner]

The poorest derby to be remembered, too many fan's expectations collapsed unapologetically. A goaless draw wasn't anybody's thought on the match. But it's as though what the both sides deserves, as their underperformances persists.

Manchester derby is always very competitive. But this match was completely without excitement. We enjoyed a very bad match. Honestly I wasted my valuable time. Neither team could perform well today both teams played with a bit of defensive strategy. We were looking forward to seeing a competitive match.

Manchester United players only had 13 shots, on the other hand City players had 9 shots. However, City had 5 shots on target. And Manchester United had only 2 shots on target. I did not like the performance of either team's players. The performance of both teams' players was messy. The match strategy was also not good for either team.