⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[ITExpert]

I don't think English clubs are doing very well in the Champions League. At the beginning of this season's Champions League, we considered Liverpool to be the favourites to win the Champions League. They played brilliantly in the first round and won consistently. But Liverpool were eliminated in the quarter-finals.
Arsenal managed to qualify for the semi-finals. However, we saw Arsenal play badly in both matches against PSG in the semi-finals. The Premier League clubs are very rich and the squads are strong. They all have the potential to qualify for the Champions League final. But I don't expect the English clubs to perform as well as I would like.

If we talk about clubs, as someone has written here that there are no more hopes from the English clubs. I personally think that it is wrong to make a final opinion about any one team of football because it cannot happen because the points you have, the position you have, the performance you have, you stand somewhere else after every match. As mentioned in the story of the Liverpool football team, they played very well. Liverpool has a good team, their players are very good, their strategy and way of playing are very good, but despite that, they got eliminated because it is wrong to say about anyone that they will win or lose based on a single performance. The is my personal opinion. Arsenal they have even qualified for the semi-finals. And it can happen that any team that we have been talking about is not a good team, but they can make a name for themselves in the league. Anything can happen.

[Adbitco]

A Europa League win should not shift the focus from the fact that Amorim has done horribly bad in the Premier League, they are now only better than the three relegated sides, and that statement “this isn’t his team” doesn't hold water here.
If now he can't win a game with this squad and we truly know only a few players will be added next season, Amorim should still be held responsible for that.

My friend that's a Manchester United fan said even though his team wins the Europa league it doesn't change his feelings that his team is shit. Yes, Manchester United has had a poor run in form this season but the thing is, Amorim didn't inherit an outstanding team so I really don't think he should be judged at this time yet in his Manchester United career. Let him start and finish a whole with the players of his choice only then can he be judged if he doesn't perform. If Manchester United manages to win the Europa, then for me, the team has had a better season than teams that went trophyless.

A better season compared to last season? Beating average teams from other leagues and beating Tottenham in a final that goes to the bottom of the EPL standings? That's a strange definition of a good season. I realise the previous ones have been bad, but this one is the worst as far as I'm concerned and having a European Cup, if they win it, won't make this season any better for them. Either way, the coach will have to be judged next season, although I think he's had plenty of time.

Yeah, it's way better than their previous season were they ended the season without a single thing to show that they were ever in any competition. Yes, again a better season that teams that are in the top 10 but have nothing to show for it. Either Manchester United or Tottenham will win it and they will have a better season than teams like Arsenal, Aston Villa and the rest who were to buy won absolutely nothing. The top five teams in EPL will make it to the Champions League as well as the team that wins the Europa League. A team you think performed poorly has a trophy and a team you think performed well doesn't have an trophy, can you make that to make sense?

[Oluwa-btc]

Arteta will I am sure take his revenge. For the three years in the past he has been second place and he feels like he is not going to end up taking that as ok anymore, he is going to want to win and he will do his best to win. That is not going to be a big deal at all, and that means we are going to see him do a great job this summer. He will not only sell some players, possibly even Saka, but he will get some stars without a doubt and will want to get some greater players. That is going to be tough but we can make it happen.

All we need right now is making sure that we are getting a good transfer period, because if they can do that, they have a great core group, with some good striker like Osimhen maybe, they can be so much better.

Well said but, i don't like the whole idea of wanting a revenge. Against who please? The Premier League? I expect a smother and quick transfer window this time around for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal. He has shown himself to be tactically great but huge slap and disgrace came from the management for not getting him a striker. Osimhen would be great finally,  but they have to find what's best for their project.

[IceLincoln]

When will they become the BRIDE. These Liverpool fans were brutal with this poster, it tells the story of Arsenal. Arsenal always start well and end badly maybe they need to switch it up a bit. Start roughly and end well, they’re the gunners they need to prove it once again to their fans the whole English Premier League what they can do. But to do that they need a striker, I don’t know how long Arteta will continue being stubborn to that fact.
Maybe he likes the nicknames him and his clubs been getting …. lol
The Bridesmaids, Netflix club, We go again NEXT SEASON.., I just feel for Arsenal fans, very patient and persistent when will their long wait be over .

Arsenal's problem is not their strikers they have excellent forwards, and they score plenty of goals. They have great stats and a solid defense, but their constant issue is that they can lose to any opponent, whether strong or weak. They go on a run of great matches where they destroy their rivals, but then suddenly lose a few games. I don’t know what exactly they’re lacking. Obviously, Arteta will now demand new transfers and will try to replace some players in certain positions, but I would first pay attention to their stability, to avoid their main mistake, these slumps during the season.

Tell me please who are the excellent forwards? With the exception of Bukayo Saka who else is excellent in the front three they normally start games with, who plays the number 9 role. Is Mikel Merino the excellent Striker?….. they have no legit striker. Gabriel Martinelli is just an average player, Leandro Trossard I think has dipped in form, Saka has no proper replacement. When you take a look at the bench who do you see? How many players can come in from the bench of Arsenal and change the game. Their wingers are trying despite their form they can be managed but the man to lead the attack is what’s most lacking in Arsenal.
The game against PSG a lot of crosses but no one to properly utilise those opportunities. They clearly need reinforcements.

[Adbitco]

A better season compared to last season? Beating average teams from other leagues and beating Tottenham in a final that goes to the bottom of the EPL standings? That's a strange definition of a good season. I realise the previous ones have been bad, but this one is the worst as far as I'm concerned and having a European Cup, if they win it, won't make this season any better for them. Either way, the coach will have to be judged next season, although I think he's had plenty of time.

No matter how you down play the success of Manchester United on the Europa league this season, they have done so well for themselves already. If they win the Europa league, they will be playing the champions league next season in addition to being better than some big teams that will be ending those season. They may not have done so well in the English Premiership,  but we can see that they were more focused on the Europa than any other competition.

It still baffles me that certain people really is downplaying a team that has made it to the finals of the second most UEFA prestigious tournament after the UEFA Champions League and has the chance to win it. It still baffles me, so just because they are poor in the league phase means they've had it poor? Some of these teams that they claim are too in the league has absolutely nothing to show for it. Personally, I think secretly the fans of these teams are just jealous because one of the teams they thought has a bad season is definitely going to win something that probably the team they support has never won, lol.

[pawel7777]

Erling Haaland calls the current season 'catastrophic' and points at a lack of hunger as the main reason:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14704681/Erling-Haaland-makes-worrying-admission-Man-Citys-season-striker-reflects-catastrophic-campaign.html

I think he might be right. Fuelled by a string of successes and back-to-back Premier League wins, it looked like the team started taking it for granted and lost its edge. At this level of competition, even one element not clicking right could have a huge effect on the results.

What do you guys think about Man City's chances of winning the league next season? Do you believe they can return to their former glory? Or should they focus on acquiring new players and building a new team?

[sana54210]

Manchester United's performance in the Europa League platform is really good. In the first round, Manchester United did not face any strong opponents. However, in the knockout round, Manchester United played against Real Sociedad, Athletic Club and Lyon. We cannot consider these three teams as weak.

This is Amorim's first season with Manchester United. Before Amorim took charge, Manchester United was at the bottom of the Premier League table. So Amorim has taken a slightly different path  . He has targeted the Europa League title. If Manchester United can win the Europa League, Manchester United can also win a title and also qualify for the Champions League. This was the only way for Manchester United to qualify for the Champions League.

I understand that United has a terrible team, if you look at the squad and if you see how the team plays at premier league, they are doing an awful job and it's beyond Amorim, the players are terrible and they need to be changed, and I mean like if it was me, I would change all ten positions (would keep my dear old boy Bruno, he is awesome). That is not really easy to fix at this point because we are talking about something that takes a long time and we can't even expect much next season, because they won't be good.

But even with that, we need to ask Amorim one thing, how is this team so great at Europa and so terrible at premier league? That is the most important part, sure Amorim should be given time, but he should still be asked, why is there such a huge difference?

[reefsea]

Arteta will I am sure take his revenge. For the three years in the past he has been second place and he feels like he is not going to end up taking that as ok anymore, he is going to want to win and he will do his best to win. That is not going to be a big deal at all, and that means we are going to see him do a great job this summer. He will not only sell some players, possibly even Saka, but he will get some stars without a doubt and will want to get some greater players. That is going to be tough but we can make it happen.

All we need right now is making sure that we are getting a good transfer period, because if they can do that, they have a great core group, with some good striker like Osimhen maybe, they can be so much better.

Arteta has indeed succeeded in bringing progress to Arsenal but Arteta has not succeeded in bringing Arsenal to win the EPL trophy. They must be disappointed again this season because they lost their chances in the Premier League and also the Champions League so that this season is the third time for Arsenal to mourn disappointment at the end of the season.

Indeed, there must be changes that must be made by Arteta, where he must re-overhaul the team by bringing in new attackers in order to increase their aggressiveness in front of the opponent's goal. Osimhen will be difficult to get because many big teams are interested in recruiting him, even Osimhen is widely rumored to be joining Juventus and Chelsea are trying to get Osimhen's signature.

[sokani]

I understand that United has a terrible team, if you look at the squad and if you see how the team plays at premier league, they are doing an awful job and it's beyond Amorim, the players are terrible and they need to be changed, and I mean like if it was me, I would change all ten positions (would keep my dear old boy Bruno, he is awesome). That is not really easy to fix at this point because we are talking about something that takes a long time and we can't even expect much next season, because they won't be good.

The squad needs to be overhauled, but I don't think Manchester United is going to change the entire starting eleven next season. It's going to be done gradually. Some players will leave next season and others will follow in the upcoming season. They will only give priority to some key positions like striker, midfielder, goalkeeper, RWB and build from there. Despite their awful performance in the premier league, I believe Amorim is a good coach and can be successful at United, If the board can support him to get the right players.

[Akbarkoe]

When will they become the BRIDE. These Liverpool fans were brutal with this poster, it tells the story of Arsenal. Arsenal always start well and end badly maybe they need to switch it up a bit. Start roughly and end well, they’re the gunners they need to prove it once again to their fans the whole English Premier League what they can do. But to do that they need a striker, I don’t know how long Arteta will continue being stubborn to that fact.
Maybe he likes the nicknames him and his clubs been getting …. lol
The Bridesmaids, Netflix club, We go again NEXT SEASON.., I just feel for Arsenal fans, very patient and persistent when will their long wait be over .

Arsenal's problem is not their strikers they have excellent forwards, and they score plenty of goals. They have great stats and a solid defense, but their constant issue is that they can lose to any opponent, whether strong or weak. They go on a run of great matches where they destroy their rivals, but then suddenly lose a few games. I don’t know what exactly they’re lacking. Obviously, Arteta will now demand new transfers and will try to replace some players in certain positions, but I would first pay attention to their stability, to avoid their main mistake, these slumps during the season.

yes it must be admitted that arsenal has a pretty great striker, but on the other hand they do not have a pure striker and goal scoring machine for the club, so that's why the results they get are inconsistent, where they can win with a big score, and after that in the next match they are unable to score a single goal against the opponent. In addition, Arsenal also does not have a playmaker who can regulate the rhythm of the arsenal game and also help to balance between the defense and attack lines, so far arsenal has only relied on martin Odegard, and when Osegard was injured, suddenly the rhythm of the arsenal game on the field was a little chaotic.

[baeva]

A Europa League win should not shift the focus from the fact that Amorim has done horribly bad in the Premier League, they are now only better than the three relegated sides, and that statement “this isn’t his team” doesn't hold water here.
If now he can't win a game with this squad and we truly know only a few players will be added next season, Amorim should still be held responsible for that.

My friend that's a Manchester United fan said even though his team wins the Europa league it doesn't change his feelings that his team is shit. Yes, Manchester United has had a poor run in form this season but the thing is, Amorim didn't inherit an outstanding team so I really don't think he should be judged at this time yet in his Manchester United career. Let him start and finish a whole with the players of his choice only then can he be judged if he doesn't perform. If Manchester United manages to win the Europa, then for me, the team has had a better season than teams that went trophyless.

A better season compared to last season? Beating average teams from other leagues and beating Tottenham in a final that goes to the bottom of the EPL standings? That's a strange definition of a good season. I realise the previous ones have been bad, but this one is the worst as far as I'm concerned and having a European Cup, if they win it, won't make this season any better for them. Either way, the coach will have to be judged next season, although I think he's had plenty of time.

Yeah, it's way better than their previous season were they ended the season without a single thing to show that they were ever in any competition. Yes, again a better season that teams that are in the top 10 but have nothing to show for it. Either Manchester United or Tottenham will win it and they will have a better season than teams like Arsenal, Aston Villa and the rest who were to buy won absolutely nothing. The top five teams in EPL will make it to the Champions League as well as the team that wins the Europa League. A team you think performed poorly has a trophy and a team you think performed well doesn't have an trophy, can you make that to make sense?

What's there to explain? I think if I start explaining why a trophy isn't an indicator when a team is going just outside the relegation zone, it would take a very long time and it would turn into an argument. The fact remains that MU have been playing terribly for at least two seasons now, this season they finish the season in 16th place and will play in the final against the same team in a terrible state which is in 17th place in the league and these are their main indicators, no trophy will brighten up their terrible stats. Out of the past 36 matches they have lost points in 26, you can't think of worse, except for the ones that have already gone out

[Franctoshi]

When will they become the BRIDE. These Liverpool fans were brutal with this poster, it tells the story of Arsenal. Arsenal always start well and end badly maybe they need to switch it up a bit. Start roughly and end well, they’re the gunners they need to prove it once again to their fans the whole English Premier League what they can do. But to do that they need a striker, I don’t know how long Arteta will continue being stubborn to that fact.
Maybe he likes the nicknames him and his clubs been getting …. lol
The Bridesmaids, Netflix club, We go again NEXT SEASON.., I just feel for Arsenal fans, very patient and persistent when will their long wait be over .

Arsenal's problem is not their strikers they have excellent forwards, and they score plenty of goals. They have great stats and a solid defense, but their constant issue is that they can lose to any opponent, whether strong or weak. They go on a run of great matches where they destroy their rivals, but then suddenly lose a few games. I don’t know what exactly they’re lacking. Obviously, Arteta will now demand new transfers and will try to replace some players in certain positions, but I would first pay attention to their stability, to avoid their main mistake, these slumps during the season.

yes it must be admitted that arsenal has a pretty great striker, but on the other hand they do not have a pure striker and goal scoring machine for the club, so that's why the results they get are inconsistent, where they can win with a big score, and after that in the next match they are unable to score a single goal against the opponent. In addition, Arsenal also does not have a playmaker who can regulate the rhythm of the arsenal game and also help to balance between the defense and attack lines, so far arsenal has only relied on martin Odegard, and when Osegard was injured, suddenly the rhythm of the arsenal game on the field was a little chaotic.

The question is, what stops the coach and the management team of Arsenal football club from getting a world class striker?
because after this season, the window transfer market opportunity will open for clubs to sell and buy players of their choice who will help in the improvement of their clubs.  Arsenal is looking for a way to win major trophies but doesn't want to increase spending to get the world class strikers into their team.

[TelolettOm]

Oh yea, after this defeat, again, Amorim in his interview, he explained quite brutally honestly the situation of himself and Man United:
Source: Ruben Amorim reaction

Amorim always reacts in a strange way after losing in the EPL, which I'd interpret as a way of not completely blaming his players, but boost their charisma to face the Europa league in a much serious manner. Though winning the final is not the bigger picture for him, as he said, but fixing the team and getting in the right players to bring back the red devils glory days. Losing to Westham was so embarrassing.

Yes, because of that, he was even willing to leave Man United if he failed in everything, because he felt that he was not the one who could do it, and there had to be someone else who was more capable at the club. This is quite different from Ten Hag who is always confident and forces himself to be great even though in reality he often fails. But this time. I am still quite sure and hope that Amorim can at least bring the UEFA Europa League trophy this season.

[Bobrox]

This is Amorim's first season with Manchester United. Before Amorim took charge, Manchester United was at the bottom of the Premier League table. So Amorim has taken a slightly different path  . He has targeted the Europa League title. If Manchester United can win the Europa League, Manchester United can also win a title and also qualify for the Champions League. This was the only way for Manchester United to qualify for the Champions League.

Not too bad first season for Ruben Amorim as Manchester United's head coach after success bring team qualify to Europe League final, faced huge pressure from fans and club get financial crisis but Amorim can bring Man United lead to final without loss since phase league round.
I think any manager get difficult become Manchester United's head coach without good financial support and every window transfer opening can't sign new players.
Respect for Ruben Amorim after giving free ticket for Manchester United staff watching the final match due the team management not give them yet ticket for watching the final match. How terrible financial condition of Manchester United since Ruben Amorim become head coach and not sure will next season Manchester United have better performance?

[asriloni]

Arteta will I am sure take his revenge. For the three years in the past he has been second place and he feels like he is not going to end up taking that as ok anymore, he is going to want to win and he will do his best to win. That is not going to be a big deal at all, and that means we are going to see him do a great job this summer. He will not only sell some players, possibly even Saka, but he will get some stars without a doubt and will want to get some greater players. That is going to be tough but we can make it happen.

All we need right now is making sure that we are getting a good transfer period, because if they can do that, they have a great core group, with some good striker like Osimhen maybe, they can be so much better.

Arteta always doing great job, but ended being trophyless. Already bored to see him always being runner up, and lowered my expectation to his club. I believe his club will only finish at the 2nd as their best, and it will never change. 

[SatoPrincess]

If you ask me I will possibly tell you that tottenham hotspur is a copy of manchester united but I think tottenham hotspur is a little bit better, because if tottenham hotspur is that strong as you think they wouldn't have been in the 17th place that's the bottom of the table. Well if you're actually talking about the side of Europa league I think tottenham hotspur is likely to be considered as the favorite team to win this Europa league title, but don't be surprise to see things working differently because I keep wondering if this is the manchester united that made it all the way from group stage till this final stage with unbeaten record. Honestly I'm beginning to see it as a nightmare LoL, of course that's how it is.

Both teams have similar situations with their performances this season however it is not certain in my opinion which side is better than the other. I will be supporting Tottenham to win when they face Manchester United in the Europa league Final.

[death69]

This is Amorim's first season with Manchester United. Before Amorim took charge, Manchester United was at the bottom of the Premier League table. So Amorim has taken a slightly different path  . He has targeted the Europa League title. If Manchester United can win the Europa League, Manchester United can also win a title and also qualify for the Champions League. This was the only way for Manchester United to qualify for the Champions League.

Not too bad first season for Ruben Amorim as Manchester United's head coach after success bring team qualify to Europe League final, faced huge pressure from fans and club get financial crisis but Amorim can bring Man United lead to final without loss since phase league round.
I think any manager get difficult become Manchester United's head coach without good financial support and every window transfer opening can't sign new players.
Respect for Ruben Amorim after giving free ticket for Manchester United staff watching the final match due the team management not give them yet ticket for watching the final match. How terrible financial condition of Manchester United since Ruben Amorim become head coach and not sure will next season Manchester United have better performance?

No manager walks into this United and gets a fair shot unless INEOS flips the whole model. Amorim had to switch from dream football to survival ball by April. Still, the big tell was in his pressure comments: called this maybe the worst team in club history = not to slate the lads, but to wake the board up.

If they back him? Casemiro gets phased out, Antony’s permanently gone, and the kids like Obi and Amass start shining. But if it’s another “budget window,” he’s gone by Christmas. Not because he’s bad but because you can’t fix a cracked institution with pure vibes and academy miracles forever.

[Inwestour]

Erling Haaland calls the current season 'catastrophic' and points at a lack of hunger as the main reason:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14704681/Erling-Haaland-makes-worrying-admission-Man-Citys-season-striker-reflects-catastrophic-campaign.html

I think he might be right. Fuelled by a string of successes and back-to-back Premier League wins, it looked like the team started taking it for granted and lost its edge. At this level of competition, even one element not clicking right could have a huge effect on the results.

What do you guys think about Man City's chances of winning the league next season? Do you believe they can return to their former glory? Or should they focus on acquiring new players and building a new team?

Maybe there’s some truth to it City players started to take their dominance in the Premier League for granted. But with such competition and such a high level from their rivals, they paid the price for that attitude very quickly. They can definitely win the Premier League next season, and it will mostly depend on how well Guardiola manages to restore the players’ belief in themselves during the offseason. Also, a lot will depend on how well City perform in the transfer market this summer. As we’ve seen, the Marmoush transfer turned out to be a good one, he adapted well to the team. If they continue making smart signings like that, they’ll have solid chances.

[Velvet78]

Arsenal's problem is not their strikers they have excellent forwards, and they score plenty of goals. They have great stats and a solid defense, but their constant issue is that they can lose to any opponent, whether strong or weak. They go on a run of great matches where they destroy their rivals, but then suddenly lose a few games. I don’t know what exactly they’re lacking. Obviously, Arteta will now demand new transfers and will try to replace some players in certain positions, but I would first pay attention to their stability, to avoid their main mistake, these slumps during the season.

Man, you just made my day.    Arsenal have excellent forwards? Who exactly do they have?

Gabriel Jesus who is injured all the time? Trossard who can't be reliable most of the time? Or you mean Havertz who isn't even a CF normally but being used like that because of having no choice? 

Their biggest need is to sign a proper CF right now. They should be ready to pay whatever amount is needed for it.

[Promocodeudo]

His aware that his team wasn't initially managed by Amorim from the start, the coach only came in after his predecessor Ten Hang was sacked after a shitty display. These no way a coach can just come in and start making significant amounts of success with some sets of players. Talking about Liverpool, Aston Villa, Arsenal and Manchester City being a stumbling block for Tottenham and Manchester United if they were in the Europa League, some truth to that though but the thing they took were in a different competition why didn't they get to the finals? They were never in the Europa league means they were never there so no need saying "if"
Manchester United or Tottenham will still have a better season than team in the top 10 who went trophyless.

I think some person's don't really understand how things are been done in the football managerial stuff although if a new manager is not doing well he will be blamed after all he's been employed to manage a club so excuses may not be entertained by the owner of the club and the entire club management but in this case amorim has shown excellent skills as a coach of Manchester United as a matter of fact, I think every Manchester United fans, the club management and the owners should be very grateful to him because he met they club at the point of collapse with outdated players that has nothing to offer, it will be very difficult for any manager to keep managing those set of unrepentant players that got nothing to offer presently, personally I think the problem of Manchester United currently is the players I hope they purchase good players for the next season battle, I don't think I have to make any argument to make about the other statements you quoted but the fact is the red devils aren't good this season, that's my take.