⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Marvell1]

Manchester and Tottenham have completely given up on the league. Both lost in their matches yesterday. The UEFA Europa League Cup is the only goal and whoever loses the cup will lose the whole year.

Their position in the league is shameful for both teams.

Tottenham lost 2-0 away to Villa

Manchester lost 1-0 away to Chelsea. Both teams played their matches yesterday because their final match was on May 21.

I got the expected performance in both the matches and I won my bet. We have seen poor performances from these two teams in the Premier League. It is easy to guess from their performance that there is no interest in doing well in the Premier League between the two teams. I have never seen such a bad performance from United and Tottenham in the past.

Tottenham lost 2-0. The team had only 3 shots in the entire match. We did not see any attempt to score a goal from Tottenham players. On the other hand, Aston Villa had 18 shots, 7 of which were on target. If Tottenham had not played defensively, they would have lost by a bigger margin.

Manchester United also did not give much effort in this match. They had only 4 shots and their target was to finish the match 0-0. But Cucurella's goal ensured Chelsea's lead.

[X-ray]

Another bad achievement unlocked by Manchester United! Hardly to believe they're never winning 8 games in a row, which is first time in their history. It's hard to use europa league as an excuse. Their coach must be criticised even when he's focusing on to the europa league.

They will battle for the relegation zone next season if they still defend their coach. I don't think their manager is still capable to take them at his backs next season. 

[Issa56]

Manchester and Tottenham have completely given up on the league. Both lost in their matches yesterday. The UEFA Europa League Cup is the only goal and whoever loses the cup will lose the whole year.

For long I already know that Manchester United, and Tottenham have completely given up on premier league, are now focusing on the Europa league, I expected the two teams to lose yesterday which was what happened, the two teams have nothing to achieve, and no matter how they try, they are not having any position to fight for, so the best thing for them is just to focus on the league which they know they can win a trophy.

The Europa league final is going to be a interesting one, the two teams playing the final are really dedicated to win the trophy, am predicting Manchester United to win the final, but the match will definitely going to be a interesting one, and the winner will be difficult to predict.

Their position in the league is shameful for both teams.

Manchester United and Tottenham are just lucky this season to avoid relegation, they both are at the bottom of the table which is really shameful, when the season started, and Manchester United were performing poorly, I never expected to see Manchester United in the position which they are currently in.

[pawel7777]

Another bad achievement unlocked by Manchester United! Hardly to believe they're never winning 8 games in a row, which is first time in their history. It's hard to use europa league as an excuse. Their coach must be criticised even when he's focusing on to the europa league.

They will battle for the relegation zone next season if they still defend their coach. I don't think their manager is still capable to take them at his backs next season. 

It's a very tough decision to make for Jim Ratcliffe on whether or not to keep Amorim in. This is the worst league position for the club since the 70s. On one hand, it would make sense to show Amorim some support and trust and give him more time to build the team, on the other hand, with performance that bad, Man United could find themselves at a serious risk of relegation next season, which would be an absolute disaster, and something that the club potentially couldn't afford.
So I wouldn't be very surprised if they decided to replace Amorim with someone of a higher calibre who could promise better results in a shorter time.

That being said, Man United is starting to look like some sort of a cursed club, where no manager after Alex Ferguson could bring the team to perform according to expectation for a longer period of time. So it's possible the top names would not be super excited to take that responsibility, even if the money was great.

I think they should make a move on Xabi Alonso, who did great things with Leverkusen in the last two seasons but won't be renewing his contract. Or maybe they could tempt Jurgen Klopp to return to the Premier League.

[Lida93]

Another bad achievement unlocked by Manchester United! Hardly to believe they're never winning 8 games in a row, which is first time in their history. It's hard to use europa league as an excuse. Their coach must be criticised even when he's focusing on to the europa league.

This is too bad a record for any team how much more Manchester United. I do believe this isn't the first time Manchester United had to use the europa league to qualify for the champions league and they never had to go down 8 games in a row. What if they later lose the finals to Tottenham Hotspur? Because this is the first time since 2007 Spurs are finding themselves in a Europe finals and it's certain they would want to end their trophyless drought.

[fuguebtc]

This is too bad a record for any team how much more Manchester United. I do believe this isn't the first time Manchester United had to use the europa league to qualify for the champions league and they never had to go down 8 games in a row. What if they later lose the finals to Tottenham Hotspur? Because this is the first time since 2007 Spurs are finding themselves in a Europe finals and it's certain they would want to end their trophyless drought.

Amorim took over Manchester United at a time when the team was in a very bad shape. It was very difficult to qualify for the Champions League by doing well in the Premier League. That is why Amorim wanted to use the Europa League. The team also qualified for the Europa League final.

However, in the final, Manchester United faced a team whose target was the same as Manchester United. Tottenham also failed to win any title for a long time. And this season, like Manchester United, Tottenham is only trying to win the Europa League title. So it is difficult to choose the favorite team in the final match. Both teams have the potential to become champions.

[execijutiere]

Crystal Palace will face Manchester City in the cup final. Both teams have been in good form in recent weeks and will fight for this trophy until the last minute. Of course, Manchester City are the favorites in terms of squad quality, but the fact that Crystal Palace want to end the season with a trophy shows that they will put all their effort into this match. This match is more important for them as they are mid-table in the league.

[Slow death]

Manchester and Tottenham have completely given up on the league. Both lost in their matches yesterday. The UEFA Europa League Cup is the only goal and whoever loses the cup will lose the whole year.

Their position in the league is shameful for both teams.

Tottenham lost 2-0 away to Villa

Manchester lost 1-0 away to Chelsea. Both teams played their matches yesterday because their final match was on May 21.

In the case of Manchester United, they were playing with their best players yesterday, but it seemed to me that the coach had given them instructions to avoid too much physical contact in order to avoid injuries because they have an important game in the next few days. I believe that because the important game will be against a team from the Premier League, so the Manchester United coach yesterday put his best players against Chelsea

while the Tottenham coach did not put all his best players. luckily I got my bet right



My question is how will these two teams perform next season? I don't see Tottenham improving at all next season, but Manchester United still has a chance to improve next season.

[pusaka]

Crystal Palace will face Manchester City in the cup final. Both teams have been in good form in recent weeks and will fight for this trophy until the last minute. Of course, Manchester City are the favorites in terms of squad quality, but the fact that Crystal Palace want to end the season with a trophy shows that they will put all their effort into this match. This match is more important for them as they are mid-table in the league.

Both Manchester City and Crystal Palace will go all out in this match for the title. Indeed, on paper Manchester City will definitely be more favored, but that is only an advantage on paper which means the results on the field can be different. Crystal Palace knows very well the strength of their opponents, so they will prepare well to be able to hold back from conceding. And maybe they will force the match to continue to extra time and penalties and when that can happen then their chances will change to 50/50, because in the penalty shootout it will be very difficult to predict, and even a good kicker can fail.

[JoyMarsha]

Another bad achievement unlocked by Manchester United! Hardly to believe they're never winning 8 games in a row, which is first time in their history. It's hard to use europa league as an excuse. Their coach must be criticised even when he's focusing on to the europa league.

They will battle for the relegation zone next season if they still defend their coach. I don't think their manager is still capable to take them at his backs next season. 

Where Amorim will be judged and criticize fully will be if Manchester United didn't later win the Europa League since that's where the team channel its energy on to beat Tottenham, giving less performance in their Premier League matches.

However, next season it will be not be as bad season as this one. Manchester United will do better by starting to  flush the old players, bringing in new players to boost the team formation under Amorim.

[wakier]

They already know their faith so the best is to prepare and wait for the deal day for the final because that's their only hope of salvaging a good record for the next season ahead because with this type of position finished in the league I guess it would be kinda difficult to some extent for them to sign some players that would love to play European football for example player like osimien that have been rumored to have link with Manchester united.

It will be difficult for Manchester United to recruit players like Oshimen because after all players like Oshimen definitely want a club that also plays in big competitions even though it's only UEL and it would be better if they play in UCL, if Man United can win the UEL title it would be even better at least they can fix their name which has been bad in the EPL event.
For Tottenham they must have also been waiting for a moment like this to reach the final and fight for a trophy that has not been achieved for a long time so this match will be quite interesting to watch.

[Lida93]

This is too bad a record for any team how much more Manchester United. I do believe this isn't the first time Manchester United had to use the europa league to qualify for the champions league and they never had to go down 8 games in a row. What if they later lose the finals to Tottenham Hotspur? Because this is the first time since 2007 Spurs are finding themselves in a Europe finals and it's certain they would want to end their trophyless drought.

Amorim took over Manchester United at a time when the team was in a very bad shape. It was very difficult to qualify for the Champions League by doing well in the Premier League. That is why Amorim wanted to use the Europa League. The team also qualified for the Europa League final.

We all knew the situation Manchester United were before Ruben Amorin took over from Ten Hag but with same players as Ten Hag that are playing under Amorim if we look as the two coaches record this season Amorim has rather the worst results than Ten Hag. For a coach that was brought to improve the team's performance.

 Although am still part of those persons advocating to give Amorim more time to be able to fix the team at least from the next transfer window he can make the right decision with the type of players he would want in the club. But then, losing almost every match in the EPL because of his focus on winning europa league doesn't really sit well as an excuse.

However, in the final, Manchester United faced a team whose target was the same as Manchester United. Tottenham also failed to win any title for a long time. And this season, like Manchester United, Tottenham is only trying to win the Europa League title. So it is difficult to choose the favorite team in the final match. Both teams have the potential to become champions.

Of course the two sides share same fate this season and that's what makes this clash tough and unpredictable.

[AYOBA]

Manchester and Tottenham have completely given up on the league. Both lost in their matches yesterday. The UEFA Europa League Cup is the only goal and whoever loses the cup will lose the whole year.

Their position in the league is shameful for both teams.

Tottenham lost 2-0 away to Villa

Manchester lost 1-0 away to Chelsea. Both teams played their matches yesterday because their final match was on May 21.

Both Tottenham and Manchester United have playing a surprise game yesterday after they lose their opponents, because I was not expecting that they cannot able to equalize back due to how their able to put in much efforts right from the beginning of the match, but still they refuse to having single goal. And what you said earlier that’s the fact, is only the Europa league’s that they left and who ever lose can definitely lose the all season title this is right time for them to the best thing.

Nevertheless, let us hope for both teams in their final match either they can ale to revenge back, since will be playing in their own home and although that any teams playing at home always strong and good if they keep their performances maintained and using their home advantages; they will able to win the match.

[Unsoldier]

Many people usually just make assumptions without actually understanding the reasons behind it, if you have been watching Chelsea match of recent and that of Manchester United and with the line up that Manchester United has put up together it was logical for them to actually be set up as they did today, Manchester United fiddle in their best squad today with nothing much to take from this game but yet they still wanted to win this against Chelsea so the best thing is nothing other than actually playing safe from the back.

They came out with a squad that might even be the best they have but they were unable to create a single chance on target which is a bit too much.

Manchester United were quite good in terms of possession at least in this match that is all they can be proud of but otherwise they were completely outclassed by Chelsea because in terms of mentality, attacking scheme and overall performance on the pitch they were completely outclassed.
Luckily there is no reason for them to prepare for the Europa League final because if there was a reason like this then I would probably laugh at it lol

Manchester United had a bad end to the season even if you look at their statistics now, their last 8 matches in the EPL continuation they have not even tasted victory and brought 3 points from what they played.

You're right, United didn’t look hopeless — they created some chances and kept the tension alive, but in the end, Chelsea’s win felt fair. They even got lucky with that handball from Højlund — on another day that’s a clear penalty. But what worries me more is the communication between the players. When Bruno and Højlund start going at each other like that, it doesn’t exactly scream “team ready for a European final.”

Chelsea, on the other hand, are starting to come together. Funny how it's the full-backs scoring instead of the forwards, but results are what matter now. And honestly, their most important game isn't the cup final — it's the one against Forest. That match could decide a Champions League spot, and they can’t afford to let it slip.

[Cossyblack]

Manchester and Tottenham have completely given up on the league. Both lost in their matches yesterday. The UEFA Europa League Cup is the only goal and whoever loses the cup will lose the whole year.

Their position in the league is shameful for both teams.

Tottenham lost 2-0 away to Villa

Manchester lost 1-0 away to Chelsea. Both teams played their matches yesterday because their final match was on May 21.

My question is how will these two teams perform next season? I don't see Tottenham improving at all next season, but Manchester United still has a chance to improve next season.

Tottenham were at a better form last season compared to what's am seeing here this season and likewise the same goes for Manchester United. Look at Manchester City,they were Chiampions of the premiership,they won the premier League trophy last season and now they seriously struggling to be among the Top 4 teams in other to qualify for the champions league next season. So to know if a team in the premiership will perform better next season is quite uncertain. Yeah, Manchester United might do better next season depending if the right things are put in place. Like selling players that perform awkwardly while buying young & skillful players into the team with a better formation that will suit their playing patterns. Maybe with this , Manchester United might go further than this next season.

[execijutiere]

Crystal Palace will face Manchester City in the cup final. Both teams have been in good form in recent weeks and will fight for this trophy until the last minute. Of course, Manchester City are the favorites in terms of squad quality, but the fact that Crystal Palace want to end the season with a trophy shows that they will put all their effort into this match. This match is more important for them as they are mid-table in the league.

Both Manchester City and Crystal Palace will go all out in this match for the title. Indeed, on paper Manchester City will definitely be more favored, but that is only an advantage on paper which means the results on the field can be different. Crystal Palace knows very well the strength of their opponents, so they will prepare well to be able to hold back from conceding. And maybe they will force the match to continue to extra time and penalties and when that can happen then their chances will change to 50/50, because in the penalty shootout it will be very difficult to predict, and even a good kicker can fail.

I don't know if it will go to a penalty shootout, but if it does, as you say, it's hard to know who will win. If Crystal Palace defend completely, maybe City can find an opening and score, so they need to attack every now and then. Crystal Palace will look for an opening and try to score but it will be difficult for them. Manchester City, on the other hand, will want to win a trophy in a bad season, so they will at least give everything they have and will want to score early and keep the game under their control.

[X-ray]

Another bad achievement unlocked by Manchester United! Hardly to believe they're never winning 8 games in a row, which is first time in their history. It's hard to use europa league as an excuse. Their coach must be criticised even when he's focusing on to the europa league.

They will battle for the relegation zone next season if they still defend their coach. I don't think their manager is still capable to take them at his backs next season. 

It's a very tough decision to make for Jim Ratcliffe on whether or not to keep Amorim in. This is the worst league position for the club since the 70s. On one hand, it would make sense to show Amorim some support and trust and give him more time to build the team, on the other hand, with performance that bad, Man United could find themselves at a serious risk of relegation next season, which would be an absolute disaster, and something that the club potentially couldn't afford.
So I wouldn't be very surprised if they decided to replace Amorim with someone of a higher calibre who could promise better results in a shorter time.

That being said, Man United is starting to look like some sort of a cursed club, where no manager after Alex Ferguson could bring the team to perform according to expectation for a longer period of time. So it's possible the top names would not be super excited to take that responsibility, even if the money was great.

I think they should make a move on Xabi Alonso, who did great things with Leverkusen in the last two seasons but won't be renewing his contract. Or maybe they could tempt Jurgen Klopp to return to the Premier League.

A good manager would at least find the way for his players not to embarassing themselves. It would still acceptable when they can still finish at the 10th or 9th. He has so many players where not all of premier league clubs could afford. That's why unacceptable when his club keep break more and more bad record not even for this season, but in club's history.

Still genuinely like him as a young manager, but he's done at MU.

[Zlantann]

A good manager would at least find the way for his players not to embarassing themselves. It would still acceptable when they can still finish at the 10th or 9th. He has so many players where not all of premier league clubs could afford. That's why unacceptable when his club keep break more and more bad record not even for this season, but in club's history.

Still genuinely like him as a young manager, but he's done at MU.

Ruben Amorim should be ready for ceaseless attacks if Manchester United loses the Europa League finals. The fans and sports analysts are just silent because he had let the Red Devils to the finals of a European competition. For I would say Amorim performed far below expectations. He had shown that he was not prepared or qualified to coach this English side, considering their performance in the English Premier League. Much was expected of him after his outstanding performance in Sporting Lisbon, but he had failed to replicate the same success in England. He would have to pray that he let his side beat Tottenham because he might be sacked if they lose.

[AirtelBuzz]

Arsenal team is a very good team and this time there is no doubt that they have scored very good points and goals and they are also they have a good striker rate but where there are strengths in any team there are also weaknesses so Same is the case with the Arsenal team because they also have some points where they need to improve themselves if they improve themselves then they can prove to be a better team. It is not necessary that if someone is playing very well then they are perfect we cannot find perfection in anything well if they want to improve their performence they should improve their weaknesses. So that they will set an example of weak to strong ones.

This may apply to all parties where they have energy, they also have weaknesses. We forgot about the Premier League when Arsenal were on the rampage in Europe, their attacking department was very efficient then and still is. However the way they played in the two Champions League matches against PSG, there are major problems in their defense. Perhaps the failure to resolve this issue has not had a positive impact on Arsenal as a result, they are now a much larger point gap behind Liverpool.

Despite being such a top local team, many teams in the points table are close to them, perhaps it was their own failure because they could not reach the heights of those teams.

[ILuckyGuyI]

Manchester City are out of the FA Cup officially. Now they have only one job to do:

• To finish the PL in top 5

But at the moment they are out of the area.    Because of the wins Chelsea and Aston Villa got of course. But I'd have a really good laugh if Manchester City fail to finish in top 5.

Bournemouth (H) and Fulham (A) are their remaining games. Let's see...