⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[AirtelBuzz]

What if Manchester City draws or losses against Fulham in their last game for the season and Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle wins theirs we all know that will thwart City's hope of getting the champions league ticket for next season. City has no reason to relent knowing how unpredictable Fulham can be when the meet big teams.
We all saw how City struggled to get their narrow victory against Fulham in the first leg of the season and this time Fulham is playing at home. It will be risky for City to end in a draw and very devastating if they end up losing the game. Because the need this last three points for full assurance purpose.

Manchester City have not achieved anything so far this season except winning the FA Community Shield. At the end of the season, they only got a chance to get a Champions League ticket. Maybe getting a Champions League ticket will be the best achievement this season. They are still one step away from this achievement and the achievement is not yet certain. Their Champions League future depends on their performance against Fulham in the last match. If they make a small mistake and fail to get full points, then they will fall behind in getting a Champions League ticket and the other team may not make a mistake to grab this opportunity. So they have to play the match carefully with full confidence and get 3 points. These 3 points are currently worth a trophy.

Obviously Manchester City have not achieved anything so far this season but it was believed that they would definitely win the FA Cup. But there is ample reason for your opinion that they only had a chance to get a ticket to the UEFA Champions League at the end of the season. Their journey to the next Champions League is not yet assured, so maybe I think they're waiting for their next match.

At the moment it appears that the Blues have taken third place, So if they are able to defeat Marco Silva's team then the door to the next Europa League will open for them. Manchester City are training very effectively at the moment because in matches like that final against Fulham they are focused through proper training.

[Jegileman]

Manchester City easy win over Bournemouth has given them a clear chance of qualifying for next season Champions League.
They will be hoping to do so if they win against Fulham on next Sunday. City dominated the game throughout but they should have scored more goals. Bournemouth played relatively well although I thought they wouldn't get goal, but Daniel Jebbison got the only goal in excess time.

Manchester City are showing their best form this season and without any doubt, they’re really going to be making it to the champions league next season after this victory against Bournemouth. Fulham don’t look like a very strong opponent for Manchester City that they may fall to after the victory against Bournemouth. I am very optimistic about them making it to the champions league next season, we shall see how they will play and make their way to the champions league next season. They deserve a spot in the champions league next season in my opinion.

At least Manchester city is pretty much at a comfortable state where they are not all that worried of not making it to next season's champions league. As long as the van win Thier next match which I certainly know they are going to face it like a final, then making it to the champions league will become a reality. Those that are going to have it tough is Newcastle and Chelsea who are at a tight corner and losing any point in their final game will cause too much damage to a journey that has come this far.

Newcastle and Chelsea are two teams I feel will make their way no matter what to qualify for the champions league next season. Newcastle and Chelsea will not want to lose in their last game which is a vital one for them both and I think they’re playing the most difficult game in the last fixture to see themselves qualify for the champions league next season. We shall get to see what happens next after this game, those teams that will make it to the champions league alongside Liverpool and Arsenal that already made their spot in the champions league for next season.

[LUCKMCFLY]

On the previous interview with Keown on talksport he rejected the notion that Arsenal's problem has to do with psychology or mentality issues, they lacked creativity, he said, after losing four key players - Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Martinelli, and Havertz to injury. Also during the transfer window they weren't able to procure a strong striker, the gunners need the specie of Theirry Henry back to strengthen their striking force. Arsenal players are good but the staminate rate amongst key players isn't strong, it's a loophole they must have to fix.

It's interesting, what happens is that the way they played against Madrid, they didn't give them any chance at all, wow, they played as if it had been a final, it really surprised me, I personally thought that all the physical problems had been resolved, but there is something that I have seen in the PL is that the physical condition of the players is essential and in that case Pep Guardiola of City Always puts a lot of emphasis on it and that is one of the reasons why Pep didn't take Messi to the PL, the case of Arsenal is also very curious.

[Hyphen(-)]

Newcastle and Chelsea are two teams I feel will make their way no matter what to qualify for the champions league next season. Newcastle and Chelsea will not want to lose in their last game which is a vital one for them both and I think they’re playing the most difficult game in the last fixture to see themselves qualify for the champions league next season. We shall get to see what happens next after this game, those teams that will make it to the champions league alongside Liverpool and Arsenal that already made their spot in the champions league for next season.

Both Chelsea, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest still have chance to play in the Champions league next season, and none of them will afford losing their match even though Nottingham Forest and Chelsea will play against each others, and a win from Chelsea will help them seal their Champions League spot, while a win for Nottingham Forest might not secure them a Champions League spot because they are still one point behind others.

Nevertheless, there are teams with highest chance which are Aston Villa and Newcastle United because they can win their matches because Aston Villa can easily with against Manchester United because they might be happy for their Europa League victory if they end up winning today, while Newcastle United might have a easy win against Everton.

[pawel7777]

It's hard not to feel sorry for Nottm Forest. It was their 3rd and best season after they got promoted to the Premier League in 2022-23. Hardly anyone believed they could be a serious contenders for the fight for the top 5, but they managed to stay at the top right until the very end, but unfortunately fell a bit short and ended up 7th, so just outside the European cup places.

The biggest disappointment is Man United, who haven't ended up so low in the last few decades. 16th place is not something the owners or the fans could tolerate, even considering Ruben Amorim's short time with the club.

Man City didn't disappoint with their last push as they defeated Bournemouth 3-1, which gave them 3rd place. This should be considered a success, given what they went through this season. It was a farewell game for Kevin De Bruyne who is leaving the squad. Apparently two clubs are seriously interested in signing him: Italian Napoli and American Chicago Fire.

[knowngunman]

Obviously Manchester City have not achieved anything so far this season but it was believed that they would definitely win the FA Cup. But there is ample reason for your opinion that they only had a chance to get a ticket to the UEFA Champions League at the end of the season. Their journey to the next Champions League is not yet assured, so maybe I think they're waiting for their next match.

At the moment it appears that the Blues have taken third place, So if they are able to defeat Marco Silva's team then the door to the next Europa League will open for them. Manchester City are training very effectively at the moment because in matches like that final against Fulham they are focused through proper training.

Manchester city needed this win desperately and luckily they have it to move a step closer to champions league. These few remaining games are very crucial for them and they aren't taking it likely with the opponent that comes their way. If they were playing this way all this while, their season would have been much better and they could probably finish in a more decent position or even competing for the title. The target now is to get three points against Fulham again to maintain their chances of finishing in the champions league zone. 

[Chikito]

Manchester city needed this win desperately and luckily they have it to move a step closer to champions league. These few remaining games are very crucial for them and they aren't taking it likely with the opponent that comes their way. If they were playing this way all this while, their season would have been much better and they could probably finish in a more decent position or even competing for the title. The target now is to get three points against Fulham again to maintain their chances of finishing in the champions league zone. 

The clubs that exist in Manchester are facing the current dilemma at the moment. Manchester United is already at the bottom standings without competing in the European league next season, while Manchester City will suffer the same fate if they cannot win when away to Fulham.  I don't know what happened to them, because both enough powerful on previous session, and dropped drastically on current session. This is going to be their worst season ever. Manchester is home to 2 big clubs, but today both club outclassed by promoted clubs, and will probably decline further on next session if other club increase their performance by buying potential player on next summer.

[UchihaSarada]

Manchester city needed this win desperately and luckily they have it to move a step closer to champions league. These few remaining games are very crucial for them and they aren't taking it likely with the opponent that comes their way. If they were playing this way all this while, their season would have been much better and they could probably finish in a more decent position or even competing for the title. The target now is to get three points against Fulham again to maintain their chances of finishing in the champions league zone. 

Manchester City won their match and managed to get a third position from Newcastle United. In the last match of season, they have only one task, winning this match and going to Champions League by themselves. They have biggest advantage among Newcastle United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest for finishing in top five. A win will surely bring them to Champions League but they can achieve it with just a draw, but of course they will not want to have a draw and depend on results of other competitors.

The clubs that exist in Manchester are facing the current dilemma at the moment. Manchester United is already at the bottom standings without competing in the European league next season, while Manchester City will suffer the same fate if they cannot win when away to Fulham.  I don't know what happened to them, because both enough powerful on previous session, and dropped drastically on current session. This is going to be their worst season ever. Manchester is home to 2 big clubs, but today both club outclassed by promoted clubs, and will probably decline further on next session if other club increase their performance by buying potential player on next summer.

Manchester United bet in Europa League and nearly achieved it but they failed in the final match. It's bad ending for their bet which is not helpful for their next season and even sooner than that with an uncertain summer transfer window to come. Ruben Amorim took over a head coach position from Ten Hag when Manchester United were in big crisis already but he did not improve anything.

The final match in Europa League is the only good thing he has shown in the club so far and I don't know if Ten Hag had been the coach, would he have brought Manchester United to the final match like Ruben Amorim. Like Ten Hag would not be able to do this but it does not heal massive pain from this disappointed season for Manchester United.

[reagansimms]

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Manchester United bet in Europa League and nearly achieved it but they failed in the final match. It's bad ending for their bet which is not helpful for their next season and even sooner than that with an uncertain summer transfer window to come. Ruben Amorim took over a head coach position from Ten Hag when Manchester United were in big crisis already but he did not improve anything.

After failing to win the UEL trophy, Man United are certain not to play in European competition next season, they must be satisfied with just being spectators while other teams fight in the UCL, UEL and UECL. Amorim first season at Old Trafford did not go as expected, this was a step back for Man United since the last few seasons.
There has been no change at all in Man United performance since Amorim took over, they also had no luck when facing Tottenham in the last 5 matches.

Congratulations to Son who has followed in Harry Kane footsteps to win the first title in his career, Tottenham also have to make major changes to be able to compete in the UCL next season.

[Barikui1]

Obviously Manchester City have not achieved anything so far this season but it was believed that they would definitely win the FA Cup. But there is ample reason for your opinion that they only had a chance to get a ticket to the UEFA Champions League at the end of the season. Their journey to the next Champions League is not yet assured, so maybe I think they're waiting for their next match.

At the moment it appears that the Blues have taken third place, So if they are able to defeat Marco Silva's team then the door to the next Europa League will open for them. Manchester City are training very effectively at the moment because in matches like that final against Fulham they are focused through proper training.

Manchester city needed this win desperately and luckily they have it to move a step closer to champions league. These few remaining games are very crucial for them and they aren't taking it likely with the opponent that comes their way. If they were playing this way all this while, their season would have been much better and they could probably finish in a more decent position or even competing for the title. The target now is to get three points against Fulham again to maintain their chances of finishing in the champions league zone. 

Looking at the league table currently, Manchester city just need a draw in their final fixtures to qualify for a place in the uefa champions league, and I am 100% certain that they can achieve that without stress considering what they knows that it's at stake.
Where the real battle is, is the game between Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest, that's where the finals is, though Newcastle united are still not safe either, but the defining game is Nottingham forest vs Chelsea, though am not that certain of who might carry the day because football can be very unpredictable sometimes, but it would be a very big shame if Chelsea can't at least draw this Nottingham forest side considering the fact that they are a bigger team than their opposition, no disrespect to them, but let's be expecting a tense and fascinating game all through.

[Hanadawa]

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If you look at the last match I think Newcastle and Aston Villa have the biggest chance to qualify for UCL next season. They will face Everton and Manchester United. There is a possibility that Newcastle and Aston Villa will win that match. On the other hand Chelsea and Forest will compete in the last match. Chelsea must win this match to ensure one last ticket. On the other hand Nottingham Forest's chance to qualify must wait for the results of other teams' matches. Which in my opinion Nottingham Forest is in a disadvantageous position. All four teams must win their last match to qualify for UCL. And for City a draw is enough to maintain their position in the UCL zone.

[Cossyblack]

What if Manchester City draws or losses against Fulham in their last game for the season and Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle wins theirs we all know that will thwart City's hope of getting the champions league ticket for next season. City has no reason to relent knowing how unpredictable Fulham can be when the meet big teams.
We all saw how City struggled to get their narrow victory against Fulham in the first leg of the season and this time Fulham is playing at home. It will be risky for City to end in a draw and very devastating if they end up losing the game. Because the need this last three points for full assurance purpose.

Manchester City have not achieved anything so far this season except winning the FA Community Shield. At the end of the season, they only got a chance to get a Champions League ticket. Maybe getting a Champions League ticket will be the best achievement this season. They are still one step away from this achievement and the achievement is not yet certain. Their Champions League future depends on their performance against Fulham in the last match. If they make a small mistake and fail to get full points, then they will fall behind in getting a Champions League ticket and the other team may not make a mistake to grab this opportunity. So they have to play the match carefully with full confidence and get 3 points. These 3 points are currently worth a trophy.

Obviously Manchester City have not achieved anything so far this season but it was believed that they would definitely win the FA Cup. But there is ample reason for your opinion that they only had a chance to get a ticket to the UEFA Champions League at the end of the season. Their journey to the next Champions League is not yet assured, so maybe I think they're waiting for their next match.

At the moment it appears that the Blues have taken third place, So if they are able to defeat Marco Silva's team then the door to the next Europa League will open for them. Manchester City are training very effectively at the moment because in matches like that final against Fulham they are focused through proper training.

Pep Guardiola have won the Champions league and premiership for Manchester City and if he couldn't secure any titles for the club this season is understandable that, Everyday isn't a victory day and sometimes things might not go the way you wanted it to. Pep is a great coach and a respected one for that even though this season was a hard bone in the  throat for him as I believe next season will be better for his teams. In the Match of Manchester City Vs Fulham, the final games are always intense as both teams are ready to play anything to secure a victory. We can all agree that Manchester City is a big club and in a better form than Fulham this season Although, Small clubs can be tough for big clubs to defeat but in the case of Manchester City and especially when Pep Guardiola and his team knows what's is at stake, they  wouldn't want to loose this particular match. I am certain they will defeat Fulham to qualify for the next season champions league.

[Adiljutt156]

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.

Arsenal is taking on Newcastle United and are leading 1-0 in the 60th minute of the play. No team was able to score in the first half but still it was Arsenal who dominated throughout the game. They got 65% of the possession and I thought they should have scored at least a goal before halftime. However in the 55th minute, Declan Rice gave them the lead. Both these teams stand at 2nd and 3rd position at the Premier League but i am not much impressed by the Newcastle play today. They had a few shots on target but missed all of them. Arsenal is clearly the favorite today.

Arsenal football team performance was very well in last match because they did goal in that match and match was ended with result and we didn't see draw result as we did not like that kind of result.  Both teams performed well in this match and we saw excellent result . Newcastle United football team was favorite for that match will because that team did well always head to head but they could not perform well and all players could not do any goal in this match which was embarrassing situation for the team. The passes of Arsenal team were more in this match and these were 408 and possession percentage was also excellent in this match and we saw good competition and result of that match.

[EarnOnVictor]

Manchester United bet in Europa League and nearly achieved it but they failed in the final match. It's bad ending for their bet which is not helpful for their next season and even sooner than that with an uncertain summer transfer window to come. Ruben Amorim took over a head coach position from Ten Hag when Manchester United were in big crisis already but he did not improve anything.

The final match in Europa League is the only good thing he has shown in the club so far and I don't know if Ten Hag had been the coach, would he have brought Manchester United to the final match like Ruben Amorim. Like Ten Hag would not be able to do this but it does not heal massive pain from this disappointed season for Manchester United.

Well, Man U played well yesterday, but luck was not on their side. They lack the scoring sense, and more reason why Amorim should work on his attack, Man U was the man of the match against Tottenham, and everyone knew it.

As I have said many times in the past, the issue of Man U is beyond the changing of the coach, it is complex. Has the changing of more than 4 coaches in the past few years solved anything? Man U need a long-term dedicated coach, and it would have been lovely if they allowed Ole Gunnar Solskjær to prove himself for years instead of discarding him the way they did. The issue started around that time, it would have been fixed by now.

[punk.zink]

Newcastle and Chelsea are two teams I feel will make their way no matter what to qualify for the champions league next season. Newcastle and Chelsea will not want to lose in their last game which is a vital one for them both and I think they’re playing the most difficult game in the last fixture to see themselves qualify for the champions league next season. We shall get to see what happens next after this game, those teams that will make it to the champions league alongside Liverpool and Arsenal that already made their spot in the champions league for next season.

Both Chelsea, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest still have chance to play in the Champions league next season, and none of them will afford losing their match even though Nottingham Forest and Chelsea will play against each others, and a win from Chelsea will help them seal their Champions League spot, while a win for Nottingham Forest might not secure them a Champions League spot because they are still one point behind others.

Nevertheless, there are teams with highest chance which are Aston Villa and Newcastle United because they can win their matches because Aston Villa can easily with against Manchester United because they might be happy for their Europa League victory if they end up winning today, while Newcastle United might have a easy win against Everton.

The match between Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea will be interesting, and I think it will be a tight one. Victory won't necessarily see Nottingham through, but I think they'll be in the game to get the win, because they still have a chance, even if it depends on someone else. For another match, I think Aston Villa will not be able to get an easy win because it is likely that Man United will put up a tough fight as a way of venting their anger after losing in the Europa League final.

Newcastle looks set to get the win as they have the home advantage in this match, and their opponent is just Everton. While Man City probably won't get an easy win.

[Sim_card]

Newcastle and Chelsea are two teams I feel will make their way no matter what to qualify for the champions league next season. Newcastle and Chelsea will not want to lose in their last game which is a vital one for them both and I think they’re playing the most difficult game in the last fixture to see themselves qualify for the champions league next season. We shall get to see what happens next after this game, those teams that will make it to the champions league alongside Liverpool and Arsenal that already made their spot in the champions league for next season.

Both Chelsea, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest still have chance to play in the Champions league next season, and none of them will afford losing their match even though Nottingham Forest and Chelsea will play against each others, and a win from Chelsea will help them seal their Champions League spot, while a win for Nottingham Forest might not secure them a Champions League spot because they are still one point behind others.

Nevertheless, there are teams with highest chance which are Aston Villa and Newcastle United because they can win their matches because Aston Villa can easily with against Manchester United because they might be happy for their Europa League victory if they end up winning today, while Newcastle United might have a easy win against Everton.

The match between Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea will be interesting, and I think it will be a tight one. Victory won't necessarily see Nottingham through, but I think they'll be in the game to get the win, because they still have a chance, even if it depends on someone else. For another match, I think Aston Villa will not be able to get an easy win because it is likely that Man United will put up a tough fight as a way of venting their anger after losing in the Europa League final.

Newcastle looks set to get the win as they have the home advantage in this match, and their opponent is just Everton. While Man City probably won't get an easy win.

If Chelsea cannot take the advantage of winning Nottingham Forest for them to qualify to the Champions League next season, it means that they are not yet ready to go to UCL. Chelsea has what it takes to win thismmatch if they're determined but they might still mess it up.

[Hyphen(-)]

If Chelsea cannot take the advantage of winning Nottingham Forest for them to qualify to the Champions League next season, it means that they are not yet ready to go to UCL. Chelsea has what it takes to win thismmatch if they're determined but they might still mess it up.

Chelsea’s performance has not been impressive lately, they hardly have a comfortable win easily and the fans are also not confident in the team even though just as they manage to defeat Liverpool and Manchester United, they will try as much as they can to secure a win because a win will determine their faith in the next season’s Champions League competition.

Nottingham Forest has not been doing well towards the end of this season if not they had the opportunity to finish third above Manchester City and Newcastle United, but they lose form and started to perform bad towards the end of the season when they needed to be at their best form.

However, they can do it again because they held Chelsea to a draw in the first leg, and they also have good performances against top six Premier League teams this season, since they are playing at home, they can try as much as they can to win also even though they can win and still not make it to the Champions League next season.

[dezoel]

If you look at the last match I think Newcastle and Aston Villa have the biggest chance to qualify for UCL next season. They will face Everton and Manchester United. There is a possibility that Newcastle and Aston Villa will win that match. On the other hand Chelsea and Forest will compete in the last match. Chelsea must win this match to ensure one last ticket. On the other hand Nottingham Forest's chance to qualify must wait for the results of other teams' matches. Which in my opinion Nottingham Forest is in a disadvantageous position. All four teams must win their last match to qualify for UCL. And for City a draw is enough to maintain their position in the UCL zone.

Current scenario is looking easy on papers but still 5 teams 3 spots and four games are going to be important in last round of this season with Nottingham Forest is hosting Chelsea it's most interesting game. Fulham hosting Manchester City it's also tricky one while Newcastle United having challenge of Everton which is doing good in last few games Red Devils after losing UEFA Europa League final against Tottenham completely crap but still fightback for last game against Aston Villa which is also looking for spot into top 5 next season 6 English teams are having spots in Champions League Tottenham, Champions Liverpool and Arsenal already qualified.

Nottingham Forest was hot favourite for top spots, but sadly they chock and now facing consequences if they can blame themselves for this poor end because they were doing good job and have better chance in middle of this season.

[el kaka22]

Manchester City is third, and they have won so many of their last games, and I bet that they will easily win their last game as well. I do not get why people are so upset, did they really think that City would end up winning 10 years in a row like Juventus or Bayern (or even sort of PSG)? This is premier league, you do not get to do that here, no team can, even the 4 years in a row was a first in history, think about it, a league that existed for well over 100 years, and it is the first time someone won 4 in a row, City achieved way more than anyone ever assumed they would.

We need to see this, and just assume that we are not going to see them be "bad" suddenly just because they failed. They should be considering this as a good break season where they can regroup and do better. They already got better by second half of the season, and with a summer camp and new transfers all getting ready, they will be much better next season.

[Agbe]

Manchester City is third, and they have won so many of their last games, and I bet that they will easily win their last game as well. I do not get why people are so upset, did they really think that City would end up winning 10 years in a row like Juventus or Bayern (or even sort of PSG)? This is premier league, you do not get to do that here, no team can, even the 4 years in a row was a first in history, think about it, a league that existed for well over 100 years, and it is the first time someone won 4 in a row, City achieved way more than anyone ever assumed they would.

We need to see this, and just assume that we are not going to see them be "bad" suddenly just because they failed. They should be considering this as a good break season where they can regroup and do better. They already got better by second half of the season, and with a summer camp and new transfers all getting ready, they will be much better next season.

I think city will be competing for the premier League trophy come next season because they are gradually getting back to form towards the tail end of the season so they will bring in one or two players to strengthen their squad especially in the midfield and defense where they are having problems this season pep is one coach that I respect so much because when it comes to building of a team he is an expert in it