⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Obim34]

Do you guys actually think that this current unorganized Manchester United stands a chance against Newcastle? when we start to analyze how awful they have been game after game, you cannot completely point at one area that is entirely the problem of the team that if worked on can change things for the better, today it is a coaching thing and the next day it becomes an attacking thing, the keeper is bad in the next match and then after that the defenders makes some really bad decision that ends up crumbling things down really bad. the truth is that the team has gotten to a stage where it needs to be overhauled if they are in any way hoping that things will change for the better. if you change only Onana and leave the rest of the team, things might remain the way they currently are.

They should have replaced Onan a long time ago, but he should not be replaced with a reserve goalkeeper who spent the entire season on the bench, or was injured, because this will definitely not change anything for the better. There are really a lot of problems in Manchester United, and the team with Amorim has become even worse than with ten Hag, this is obvious, even the conflicts with Rashford at the very beginning showed that there will be no sense in such an approach. And Newcastle is now in excellent shape, they can potentially bypass Nottingham, it will be deserved.

It has become clearer to everyone that Manchester United's poor performance is not to be held on a single being for match lapses. It should held on the entire players who are not qualified enough to be in the squad of Manchester United.

To what I know best is, Amorim will be coaching to the best of their knowledge, and the team performance will still be the same, if the management of Manchester United didn't thought it wise to let go of all Manchester United players, to sign new players that will come afresh to build the team from scratch.

I thought the initial cause was Onana, we all see that the cause has been shifted to a more general accountability. Nobody should get a single blame for why Manchester United has been this bad, i barely want to speak about how they managed to last this long in Europa, it can be small teams they play and take advantage of meanwhile they are puppy playing in the Premier League run.
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I hope Onana leaves the club, he shouldn't be taken most blame when rest of players are fractured. Will be best to conclude after they play Lyon, what will be the result will tell, if they should lose then the season is over for them in a worst way they expected, poorly finishing in Premier League and losing the only opportunity they have to qualify for Champions League.

[baeva]

They should have replaced Onan a long time ago, but he should not be replaced with a reserve goalkeeper who spent the entire season on the bench, or was injured, because this will definitely not change anything for the better. There are really a lot of problems in Manchester United, and the team with Amorim has become even worse than with ten Hag, this is obvious, even the conflicts with Rashford at the very beginning showed that there will be no sense in such an approach. And Newcastle is now in excellent shape, they can potentially bypass Nottingham, it will be deserved.

Manchester United definitely need a replacement for Onana. But they need to find a more experienced goalkeeper. But I would say that Manchester United's defense is weak, what is the point of blaming Onana alone?

Manchester United needs to make big changes to the entire squad. This requires big funds. That is why Manchester United management is not able to make big changes to the squad. However, looking at the overall situation of Manchester United, it can be said for sure that if the overall squad is not changed, it is not possible for Manchester United to play well consistently.

It's a matter of time. When they change the squad completely, which is unlikely to happen quickly, the players will first have to play with each other and only then it will be possible to count on any results. In the current situation I don't think the problem is in the coach, but if the goal is changed, there might be improvements, but mostly I think the problem is in the management.

[Issa56]

I thought the initial cause was Onana, we all see that the cause has been shifted to a more general accountability. Nobody should get a single blame for why Manchester United has been this bad, i barely want to speak about how they managed to last this long in Europa, it can be small teams they play and take advantage of meanwhile they are puppy playing in the Premier League run.

All player’s in Manchester United are suppose to be blamed. Am also among people that do criticize Onana, but I guess the problem is not from Onana alone, i know Onana is also a horrible goal keeper, but their is no difference between Onana and Manchester United second goal keep. I just have the feeling that if Manchester United defense is so poor, if United are having a quality defenders then most of the balls that do get to Onana won’t really get to him again, just few well be get Onana.

[kawetsriyanto]

All player’s in Manchester United are suppose to be blamed. Am also among people that do criticize Onana, but I guess the problem is not from Onana alone, i know Onana is also a horrible goal keeper, but their is no difference between Onana and Manchester United second goal keep. I just have the feeling that if Manchester United defense is so poor, if United are having a quality defenders then most of the balls that do get to Onana won’t really get to him again, just few well be get Onana.

You're right. It is very wrong if we assume the problem is in the goalkeeper only. We must admit that Man United defense is so fragile. As long as Man United defenders are weak, there will be no goalkeeper to perform well in Man United. I don't understand that people only blame on Onana, they don't see a bigger problem on the defenders. Even if Man United changes Onana, the problem will never be solved as long as Man United never strengthen their defenders. Most of the defenders need to be changed, they deserve to put on the transfer list. Man United should rebuild the defense line totally with new stronger players. And they also need to change the strikers with better players as well. Also, I think the coach should take the responsibility for the bad performance of Man United. Amorim didn't apply a proper tactic and formation. That's why Newcastle easily defeated them with 4 goals. Amorim should also be blamed in this case. Don't only blame the players only!!

[bitLeap]

I thought the initial cause was Onana, we all see that the cause has been shifted to a more general accountability. Nobody should get a single blame for why Manchester United has been this bad, i barely want to speak about how they managed to last this long in Europa, it can be small teams they play and take advantage of meanwhile they are puppy playing in the Premier League run.

All player’s in Manchester United are suppose to be blamed. Am also among people that do criticize Onana, but I guess the problem is not from Onana alone, i know Onana is also a horrible goal keeper, but their is no difference between Onana and Manchester United second goal keep. I just have the feeling that if Manchester United defense is so poor, if United are having a quality defenders then most of the balls that do get to Onana won’t really get to him again, just few well be get Onana.

I also think so and indeed it should not only be Onana but more to all parties involved and deserve to be blamed. Starting from the head of Man United to the lower staff also deserve to be blamed. As far as I know Man United has become a club that is difficult to save, all means have been done starting from the coach and players but there is a much bigger problem where the club owner still does not show a serious response to convince the public to improve its management.

[Inwestour]

All player’s in Manchester United are suppose to be blamed. Am also among people that do criticize Onana, but I guess the problem is not from Onana alone, i know Onana is also a horrible goal keeper, but their is no difference between Onana and Manchester United second goal keep. I just have the feeling that if Manchester United defense is so poor, if United are having a quality defenders then most of the balls that do get to Onana won’t really get to him again, just few well be get Onana.

Well, if you compare Onana with a reserve goalkeeper, then Onana will not be so bad, but you understand that this is not a choice between good and bad, but between what is, it should not be like that, if they want to make Manchester United a good team, then they need an appropriate goalkeeper.

Why look for someone to blame if it is obvious that the team has a lot of problem positions, there are also those in defense who should be replaced, the most important thing is to start doing this, and not just talk, or replace them with players from the bench, because it is obvious that there are also weaker players there.

[Pokapoka124]

We are feeling the heat of several matches in the Premier League today, one of the most heated matches was the match between Nottingham Forest and Everton. I am already aware that this match has started and at this stage 42 minutes of the match have passed but Notting Forest and Everton are not getting any scoring opportunities. For now considering today's match, I have come to the conclusion that today's game will probably have the highest chance of being a draw. By the way if Nottingham Forest unexpectedly draws today's match, it will put a lot of pressure on them.

It was a poor result for Nottingham Forest, for their top 4 aspirations they are supposed to win and take home all three points. Normally I would have expected nothing more than a draw but Everton beat the odds to win against Nottingham Forest who are fighting to finish top 4.

[SatoPrincess]

Arsenal lost points against Brentford in this match and lost their hope in the league, Arsenal lost control of Arsenal's game especially in the second half and could not resist Brentford's physical play, so losing points was inevitable. I expected Mikel Arteta to make substitutions earlier, he was late.

Arsenal need to focus completely on the UCL now and the cup there. Arsenal are like the monsters at the end of the season in the UCL, but meh in the league.

I have lost interest in Arsenal’s Premier League games this season so I didn’t have any expectations before the game. It’s already obvious that Arsenal have lost the league title race to Liverpool for the season. All their focus will be shifted now to the Champions League to see how everything turns out.

[Pokapoka124]

Don't tell me United doesn't need to sign a new goalie. All of their goalie were awful to watch. The picture above is the moment when Bayindir did stupid mistake by passing to the opponent's attackers, then his club conceded 4th goal.

They have no good goalie available, and must be their top priority to sign a proper goalie. I'd also see a new goalie is far important than a new striker.  

Getting a goalkeeper shouldn’t be difficult for Manchester United as they are a big club with rich history in the Premier League. However, I think it will be difficult for United to get a top striker when you cannot offer Champions League football or for the least any European competition.

[mamesso]

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It's a matter of time. When they change the squad completely, which is unlikely to happen quickly, the players will first have to play with each other and only then it will be possible to count on any results. In the current situation I don't think the problem is in the coach, but if the goal is changed, there might be improvements, but mostly I think the problem is in the management.

I don't know whether Man United management is capable of managing the team or not, in my opinion, since the change of club owner, Man United seems to have difficulty finding its identity as an elite team in the EPL. Several classy players have been brought in, and coaching changes have been made very frequently, but none of them have been able to boost Man United performance.
In my opinion, Man United should give Amorim at least one more season and give him the freedom to bring in players according to his wishes, if he still fails, the Management should look for a more experienced coach like Luis Enrique, Ancelotti and Guardiola.

[Pokapoka124]

Everton again being the team who destroy almost all the bets your put on them?

In the first half of the season you trust them and they were again a shit team like the start of the last seasons, and after the mid of the league they again start to show something and start to collect incredible results like the tie against Arsenal and until now doing the same against Forest.

The Premier League is becoming more difficult to predict this season because any team can surprise you with a shocking win just like Everton has done against a tough opponent. I think my expectations for Nottingham Forest was too high, I made a bet that they would win Everton with a two goals margin.

[Barikui1]

Don't tell me United doesn't need to sign a new goalie. All of their goalie were awful to watch. The picture above is the moment when Bayindir did stupid mistake by passing to the opponent's attackers, then his club conceded 4th goal.

They have no good goalie available, and must be their top priority to sign a proper goalie. I'd also see a new goalie is far important than a new striker.  

Getting a goalkeeper shouldn’t be difficult for Manchester United as they are a big club with rich history in the Premier League. However, I think it will be difficult for United to get a top striker when you cannot offer Champions League football or for the least any European competition.

You are actually right about the goalkeeping department, it would be very easy for them to get another top class goalkeeper if they wish to do so, but I don't think that that's their greatest problem this season, their porous defense can make any world class goalkeeper look ordinary, so replacing onana wouldn't solve the defensive lapses they are suffering from right now.


Then as for the ability to attract world class central forwarder, I still feels that it would be very easy for them regardless of European football or not because the name Manchester united have made in the past is still speaking for them uptil now, what they just have to do is to offer the player an enticing contract that he can't say no to, that's all, because to the best of my knowledge, it's all about the money at the end of the day, and a top European team as Manchester united offering you that, when their is no better offer, why wouldn't the player take the contract?
So it's all about the money bro.

[Velvet78]

Today Newcastle are going to play their absent game. It is against Crystal Palace home...

Honestly I can already see a decent win for Eddie Howe's students.    They are one of the best teams in the league recently if we compare form graphs of teams. Newcastle are given 1.72 odds for the win which is like a gift...

By the way Eddie Howe has been diagnosed with pneumonia and he is likely to miss some games. I hope he gets well soon.

[Pokapoka124]

By the way have you known it is official that England has got one of the extra spots for the Champions League? 



Not surprising much. Now it is going to be more fun to follow the last weeks of the Premier League. Manchester City got a superb win today. Aston Villa also did the same.

Now both are waiting for tomorrow. For what Chelsea and Newcastle will do... 4 teams fighting for the same goal. Manchester City and Newcastle are my favourites to finish 4th and 5th.

Yes it is officially stated that the premier league will have an extra spot in the champions league for the next season. This occured because both Arsenal and Aston Villa made it through to the quarter finals of the competition. It will even be more exciting if Manchester United or Tottenham wins the Europa league trophy then it will be six teams to compete in the Champions League next season.

[AirtelBuzz]

We are feeling the heat of several matches in the Premier League today, one of the most heated matches was the match between Nottingham Forest and Everton. I am already aware that this match has started and at this stage 42 minutes of the match have passed but Notting Forest and Everton are not getting any scoring opportunities. For now considering today's match, I have come to the conclusion that today's game will probably have the highest chance of being a draw. By the way if Nottingham Forest unexpectedly draws today's match, it will put a lot of pressure on them.

It was a poor result for Nottingham Forest, for their top 4 aspirations they are supposed to win and take home all three points. Normally I would have expected nothing more than a draw but Everton beat the odds to win against Nottingham Forest who are fighting to finish top 4.

It is entirely believable that Nottingham Forest did not achieve the expected result in that match. Moreover the desired place they was trying to achieve may not remain. Watching the game of Nottingham Forest in that match, it seems that their fate may not be helpful because they were left out of that match at Add Time. In fact the attention of the Everton Football Club was very sharp, they were suddenly waiting for an opportunity.

Nottingham Forest have lost two matches in a row, which in my opinion is a very unfortunate situation for them because they will gradually fall behind. Even in the next match, their opponent will be Tottenham Club, if luck is good then there is no alternative to winning this match.

[Marvell1]

I have lost interest in Arsenal’s Premier League games this season so I didn’t have any expectations before the game. It’s already obvious that Arsenal have lost the league title race to Liverpool for the season. All their focus will be shifted now to the Champions League to see how everything turns out.

Arsenal's performance in the Premier League is quite erratic. And Arsenal has no chance of winning the title at the moment. I thought we would see Liverpool and Arsenal fight for the title until the end of the season. But Arsenal has not been able to play well. Arsenal has lost points in three of the last 5 matches. Arsenal is 13 points behind Liverpool.

Now Arsenal's main target is the Champions League. The team is playing brilliantly on the Champions League platform. Arsenal won the first leg against Real Madrid by 3-0. We are eagerly waiting to see Arsenal's performance in the second leg today. Hopefully no accident will happen today and Arsenal will not lose by a big margin.

[emrecemsan]

I wonder what's taking Tottenham chairman so long to sack Ange Postecoglou?    Probably waiting for the end of the Europa League I guess...

He is obviously not the right manager for the team. This is his 2nd season there.

- Finished last season as 5th
- Currently in 15th place while the season is about to end

This is a huge downfall... Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola are the current rumours. They have done a good work with Fulham - Bournemouth this season.

[knowngunman]

I thought the initial cause was Onana, we all see that the cause has been shifted to a more general accountability. Nobody should get a single blame for why Manchester United has been this bad, i barely want to speak about how they managed to last this long in Europa, it can be small teams they play and take advantage of meanwhile they are puppy playing in the Premier League run.

All player’s in Manchester United are suppose to be blamed. Am also among people that do criticize Onana, but I guess the problem is not from Onana alone, i know Onana is also a horrible goal keeper, but their is no difference between Onana and Manchester United second goal keep. I just have the feeling that if Manchester United defense is so poor, if United are having a quality defenders then most of the balls that do get to Onana won’t really get to him again, just few well be get Onana.

Onana is not the problem in that squad despite that he's not in good form now. Before the ball get to him, it pass so many players before reaching his place. I just observe that there are too many of them who have lost the mentality and determination to play for the team. Everyone in that club should shoulder the responsibility for their bad performance including the coach who makes the selection. They can't continue shifting blame from one person to another while the team continues to sink.

At first, they blamed Rashford for not being effective in the front and they sent him away but nothing change. Now, they blamed Onana and swapped him with a guy that swallowed four goals in his first trial making things worse. The earlier they realise the problem is from the team coordination and not the individual, the better for them.

[Bobrox]

Arsenal's performance in the Premier League is quite erratic. And Arsenal has no chance of winning the title at the moment. I thought we would see Liverpool and Arsenal fight for the title until the end of the season. But Arsenal has not been able to play well. Arsenal has lost points in three of the last 5 matches. Arsenal is 13 points behind Liverpool.

Now Arsenal's main target is the Champions League. The team is playing brilliantly on the Champions League platform. Arsenal won the first leg against Real Madrid by 3-0. We are eagerly waiting to see Arsenal's performance in the second leg today. Hopefully no accident will happen today and Arsenal will not lose by a big margin.

Poorly for Arsenal back to back three consecutives season just finish at 2nd standings, last two season loss from Manchester City for winning premier league and this season have to face Liverpool almost winning EPL tittle.
Arsenal have 13 points left behind Liverpool with 6 matches left, if Liverpool win 2 matches later premier league tittle race season 2024/25 have been over and Arsenal must settle at 2nd place again.

Liverpool have chance get early to be winner if Arsenal loss two consecutives matches in premier league, focus at Champion League match just good way for Arsenal get winning one tittle after losing opportunity at EFL Cup, FA Cup and Premier League tittle.

[Obim34]

By the way have you known it is official that England has got one of the extra spots for the Champions League? 



Not surprising much. Now it is going to be more fun to follow the last weeks of the Premier League. Manchester City got a superb win today. Aston Villa also did the same.

Now both are waiting for tomorrow. For what Chelsea and Newcastle will do... 4 teams fighting for the same goal. Manchester City and Newcastle are my favourites to finish 4th and 5th.

Yes it is officially stated that the premier league will have an extra spot in the champions league for the next season. This occured because both Arsenal and Aston Villa made it through to the quarter finals of the competition. It will even be more exciting if Manchester United or Tottenham wins the Europa league trophy then it will be six teams to compete in the Champions League next season.

I just saw Aston Villa and Chelsea points are the same, Chelsea should be automatically out of the race because it's difficult to accept their success over teams they will be facing, and also competing as well for that spot. I can't wait to see how Arsenal play Real Madrid today, the only Premier League side left competing, getting too excited for five Premier League teams qualifying, and they still can't get to the final or win the trophy.