⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Franctoshi]

It seems that Chelsea has learnt how to win by all means, either by crooks or hard work.
If Chelsea will continue to win this way, they are going to be threat to many teams.
But now it seems that Chelsea has an issue, Palmer is out and today Delap is injured and infact, Chelsea wanted Jackson back to fill the space but it seems that Jackson has already sealed his fate and already made up his mind to be in Germany with the Bundesliga giant.

So, if Chelsea doesn't play their game well, they might be having attacking issues and it will affect them especially when champions league sets in and they will be having many matches to play.

From the look of things Chelsea is already a threat to so many teams, just look at how they performed in the club world cup, the chemistry between the team is something else. Last season in the first half of the season, the team solely depended on mainly one player which is Palmer. But from their strategy and way of playing, they don't depend on just one man anymore, they play more as a unit and look for spaces to exploit from various angles and from different players.

Chelsea has been fantastic this season with performance and the forulm they showed recently in the last couple of matches though we're just 3 games played from this season's games and likely going to be the best and most formidable team this season if they continue this way and with their strikeer Jao Pedro who likely going to win the highest goal scorer the season with his incredible performance so far in the Premier league.

[SatoPrincess]

Manchester United got their first win of the season after a tough start to their campaign. Their supporters were so excited with this development and from my perspective I think it was a well deserved win for United because they fought and never stopped believing they could win throughout the game.

[Issa56]

Chelsea has been fantastic this season with performance and the forulm they showed recently in the last couple of matches though we're just 3 games played from this season's games and likely going to be the best and most formidable team this season if they continue this way and with their strikeer Jao Pedro who likely going to win the highest goal scorer the season with his incredible performance so far in the Premier league.

Chelsea performance has been good this season, they are currently in 2nd position with 7 points which is really a good start for them. With the kind of players Chelsea signed, then I expect a good performance from them this season. The season is just starting, let’s just hope Chelsea continues with there good performance, but with the kind of squad Chelsea are having currently, the only thing that can make there performance drop is just injury, which some of there players are already getting injured.

Most people were saying that Chelsea can’t perform well without palmer, but we all can see that it’s false, Palmer didn’t play against west ham and Chelsea were able to get a win, also Palmer didn’t play against Fulham which is Chelsea last match and they were able to win, so we should know that even without Palmer, Chelsea is still going to perform well, Chelsea is having a intelligent coach, and we already have replacement for Palmer already. Since the season is just starting, let’s just see how Chelsea will perform in their subsequent matches.

[SatoPrincess]

It is true that Bruno Fernandes' team got their first win of the new season at Old Trafford today as the team has played two matches before but have not won any of the PL matches there. Maybe this match will give them strength but today they managed to score in extra time against Burnley football team,there was a lot of speculation about the Portuguese player when he missed a penalty in a previous match but today that player was able to meet the team's needs because his contribution was truly undeniable against Burnley.
We all saw that the pressure was on Man United in this match too but the Portuguese player may have been able to give this team some relief by scoring in extra time.

Not a very good performance as Manchester United team struggled to win I was personally not convinced about today's win because it was more of luck because this game should have ended up in a draw this united team really needs to improve if they are finish in a good position this season

Compared to other games that Manchester United have performed really poorly I think they played well yesterday. Despite Burnley’s troubles they managed to get all three points and that is what I take as the highlight of the day so to me they were very impressive!

[Abbatty]

After match week 3 a lot have changed on the premier league table and it getting more interesting, Liverpool maintain their 100 percent record, leaving them at top of the table with 9 points, Chelsea are now second with 7 points, still yet to lose a match this season. Arsenal after losing to league leaders yesterday now move to 3rd position with just 2 win in 3 matches. Tottenham are not fourth after that shocking home defeat to Bournemouth. Everton have Also been impressive so far picking up 6 points in 3 matches. This Everton team is really doing good at the moment, well it was expected after spending so much and bringing in much quality to the team. The likes of Jack Greelish and KDH are bringing in so much flair to the team.

The big Drama continues after the international break,well the break is just for a week but it seems too much. Imagine going almost 2 weeks with a premier league action. Can’t wait to have the premier league back after the break.

[SatoPrincess]

It seems that Chelsea has learnt how to win by all means, either by crooks or hard work.
If Chelsea will continue to win this way, they are going to be threat to many teams.
But now it seems that Chelsea has an issue, Palmer is out and today Delap is injured and infact, Chelsea wanted Jackson back to fill the space but it seems that Jackson has already sealed his fate and already made up his mind to be in Germany with the Bundesliga giant.

So, if Chelsea doesn't play their game well, they might be having attacking issues and it will affect them especially when champions league sets in and they will be having many matches to play.

Chelsea are Fifa Club World Cup champions you should put some respect on their name lol. To be fair Chelsea have recorded a number of injuries in just three weeks of resumption. They have no choice than to withdraw whatever deal they made with Bayern Munich for Nicolas Jackson. Chelsea do not have the best defense in the Premier League but they had a lethal attack and strong midfield last season and even if they conceded goals you were sure that they would outscore their opponents but with Palmer, Delap, and Nicolas Jackson out, it will difficult for them challenge for a trophy this season.

[Pandu Geddon]

After match week 3 a lot have changed on the premier league table and it getting more interesting,

What surprised me in week 3 was Man City's performance, having lost 2 out of 3 matches played. I thought their poor performance was over after last season, but it seems they are continuing it into this season.
Man City lost to Tottenham and Brighton. This is a bad start for them. Is it possible that their era is over, and they will start the season like United? If this continues, they won't just be unable to compete with Liverpool, but Pep's position as coach might also be at risk.

[Abbatty]

What surprised me in week 3 was Man City's performance, having lost 2 out of 3 matches played. I thought their poor performance was over after last season, but it seems they are continuing it into this season.
Man City lost to Tottenham and Brighton. This is a bad start for them. Is it possible that their era is over, and they will start the season like United? If this continues, they won't just be unable to compete with Liverpool, but Pep's position as coach might also be at risk.

Yeah I think Manchester city poor performance is Will continue again this season, in this 2 matches they have lost they really played below expectations. After that Erling Haaland first half goal I though after the break Manchester city would kill off Brighton by scoring a second goal but that didn’t happen and gave Brighton more momentum to push for a goal and they were awarded a penalty which former Manchester city player James Milner scored and it was looking like Manchester city would get a second but they didn’t and Brighton scored a second from a Sweet counter attack. It was a good match for the home side and a big blow for Manchester city. Guardiola poor performance continues and eye brows are being raised.

Another big blow is Manchester city losing Their new signing Rayan cherki to a 2 months injury. This is a player who bring in much flair to the squad. Today is the last day of the summer transfer let see if anything changes in the Manchester city squad.

[SatoPrincess]

Manchester City’s loss yesterday came as a shock indeed especially after losing their the previous game to Tottenham I expected Guardiola will want to make up for the loss with a return win but Brighton were up for a different business entirely, they came for the three points and stayed focus on that.

[Sandra_hakeem]

It was so unfortunate that Manchester United spent over £200 million this season on new signings, but have yet to show any improvement in quality display.The match against Burnley also showed, yet again, the same level of performance.

They were expected to score more goals in that match. It was obvious that the problem still lies in the Frontline. Imagine the goal missed by Amad Diallo, Mbeumo, and Bruno Fernandez; those were clear chances to put united far ahead, but they failed to convert them to goals. The annoying part was how they conceded two goals at home to Burnley. A football club in the premier League with two useless Goalies!!

[Volgastallion]

What a funny place is the transfermarket on football, is just incredible how anyone can cost a fortune but a high level and top 3 goalkeeper of the world like Donnaruma is gonna cost Manchester City only 30 millions euros, i know this transfer have some special things about and time was running, but come on is just crazy to see any other goalkeeper being much more expensive.

[Coin_info]

What a funny place is the transfermarket on football, is just incredible how anyone can cost a fortune but a high level and top 3 goalkeeper of the world like Donnaruma is gonna cost Manchester City only 30 millions euros, i know this transfer have some special things about and time was running, but come on is just crazy to see any other goalkeeper being much more expensive.

Manchester City are going through a phase and to me no matter the player that they bring in to help the team they will still not be as good as they were two seasons ago because the era has passed. The era of football is moving more towards the teams like Liverpool Arsenal and Chelsea, currently Manchester City's best chance is to ensure that they keep qualifying for the Champions League because from the very few games they've played this season and the amount of money they've invested into the clubs without any visible results, I do not think that they will be able to win the Premier League.

[Cookdata]

It was so unfortunate that Manchester United spent over £200 million this season on new signings, but have yet to show any improvement in quality display.The match against Burnley also showed, yet again, the same level of performance.

They were expected to score more goals in that match. It was obvious that the problem still lies in the Frontline. Imagine the goal missed by Amad Diallo, Mbeumo, and Bruno Fernandez; those were clear chances to put united far ahead, but they failed to convert them to goals. The annoying part was how they conceded two goals at home to Burnley. A football club in the premier League with two useless Goalies!!

I woke up this morning and I saw Leverkusen quickly issued a sack letter to Erik Ten Hag and I was happy. I wasn't happy because he was relieved from his job but the club was quick to take action instead of letting him bring that unlucky performance to the team. A club don't have to wait for the end of the season to appoint a new manager, if they see the sign chase their weak performance from your club and look for a competent person but I guess Manchester United is deaf and don't listen.

Amorim poor performance started when he took over last season but everyone thought it was some certain players, they are actually but at the moment, it's safe to say Amorim can't handle the growth of this club, he can't give Manchester United what they are looking for unless they go for another person but I know they are going to let him stay until it's too worse that the team will be like division 2 team before they final let go of Amorim from his job.

[Adams0001]

Manchester City’s loss yesterday came as a shock indeed especially after losing their the previous game to Tottenham I expected Guardiola will want to make up for the loss with a return win but Brighton were up for a different business entirely, they came for the three points and stayed focus on that.

Manchester City don't really have the opportunity to challenge big club this season in the Premier League, I didn't believe they will lose three point last weekend because with how they start the first half with good performance. Guadiola as be struggling since Rodri get injured is team is not performing good anymore. Any club that face Manchester City always feel that they are better then them and always have the chance to achieve the three point.  Losing back to back in the Premier League, lost against Tottenham and now they lose another three point against Brighton. The season just started we can consider Guadiola and see if he will do good in there next fixture games in the league competition.

Let see after the international break, if they will improve better and start challenging the top clubs in the League competition. If Guadiola didn't improve this season and perform poor like they did last season, i don't think they can perform well in the ucl this season because there opponents in the ucl competition is not a small club they need to improve better to perform in the competition. In my opinion am thinking arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are the most club that will challenge to win the Premier League this season. I think that Tottenham is even better then Manchester City this time around.

[skarais]

Matchday 3 has concluded and we already know that Liverpool is the only team to have won three consecutive matches. Liverpool secured a total of 9 points against Bournemouth, Newcastle, and Arsenal and that's a great start for the reigning champions. Manchester City and Arsenal lost, while Chelsea and Manchester United both won, as did Tottenham.

Week 4 is certainly no less interesting and I think the Manchester derby is one of them. It might not be the most exciting match of the bunch, but derbies are usually a different kind of match. There's prestige between the two teams and of course, I'm really looking forward to Manchester City's comeback after their 2 consecutive defeats to Tottenham and Brighton.

[Merit.s]

What a funny place is the transfermarket on football, is just incredible how anyone can cost a fortune but a high level and top 3 goalkeeper of the world like Donnaruma is gonna cost Manchester City only 30 millions euros, i know this transfer have some special things about and time was running, but come on is just crazy to see any other goalkeeper being much more expensive.

The fact is that, when the club that you are does not want your service anymore, other clubs will take advantage of that player and start pricing lesser amount compared to his value. It has happened time without number. Manchester City is taking advantage of Donnaruma condition to sign him for a lower amount. Football is business and only the footballers with great potentials enjoy high pay all the time.

[sotelorene]

What a funny place is the transfermarket on football, is just incredible how anyone can cost a fortune but a high level and top 3 goalkeeper of the world like Donnaruma is gonna cost Manchester City only 30 millions euros, i know this transfer have some special things about and time was running, but come on is just crazy to see any other goalkeeper being much more expensive.

Manchester City are going through a phase and to me no matter the player that they bring in to help the team they will still not be as good as they were two seasons ago because the era has passed. The era of football is moving more towards the teams like Liverpool Arsenal and Chelsea, currently Manchester City's best chance is to ensure that they keep qualifying for the Champions League because from the very few games they've played this season and the amount of money they've invested into the clubs without any visible results, I do not think that they will be able to win the Premier League.

Yea I think Pep Guardiola have been distracted lately and it started from last season though because of how good he is in this management, he later qualified for Champions league regardless but for them to go far in this season in all competition they must improve else they won't go anywhere. I can't believe they later lose there game after leading with a goal, when I check score line and saw Manchester city winning I concluded the game has ended only for my friend to come and told me that Manchester city lose the game 2:1. This is not about era rather it is more like a seasonal something, some seasons again Liverpool, Chelsea, arsenal and some others were struggling just like the way Manchester city is struggling now but it will be fine even though not now.

[Phoenix Anka]

What a funny place is the transfermarket on football, is just incredible how anyone can cost a fortune but a high level and top 3 goalkeeper of the world like Donnaruma is gonna cost Manchester City only 30 millions euros, i know this transfer have some special things about and time was running, but come on is just crazy to see any other goalkeeper being much more expensive.

The crucial point here is that Donnarumma's contract expires very soon. Therefore, transfer fees that seem reasonable to us are considered normal for these transfers. Of course, I don't think it's unreasonable for some Premier League teams to pay €90 million for newly announced players. Perhaps transfer fees in football need to be restructured.

[Abbatty]

It was so unfortunate that Manchester United spent over £200 million this season on new signings, but have yet to show any improvement in quality display.The match against Burnley also showed, yet again, the same level of performance.

They were expected to score more goals in that match. It was obvious that the problem still lies in the Frontline. Imagine the goal missed by Amad Diallo, Mbeumo, and Bruno Fernandez; those were clear chances to put united far ahead, but they failed to convert them to goals. The annoying part was how they conceded two goals at home to Burnley. A football club in the premier League with two useless Goalies!!

I think you are getting it all wrong mate, I don’t think Manchester United problem still lies up front. You can only say the front line is the problem if they are not scoring at all, but in the matches they played they only failed to score against Arsenal.

For me I think the problem in that Manchester United is the Defense and in that defensive midfield. Do you watch Manchester United matches and see how awful Manchester United defense is, imagine a defense of a team in the premier league conceding 2 goals to league 2 team. Funny enough the funny thing is Amorim don’t see that they need to make total recruitment in that defense.

A lot of disaster will still happen to Manchester United this season, if they can finish top half of the table then I think they perform above my expectations.

[pawel7777]

As I had a pretty busy weekend, I'm just catching up with the results and I think the biggest surprise was West Ham beating Nottm Forest. It looked like their going to split points, but West Ham pressed on the gas pedal and scored 3 in the last minutes. Just about time. The pressure was mounting on West Ham's manager (Graham Potter). His name was being mentioned as the most likely to be replaced among all Premier League managers.

Things are not looking very rosy for Man City. After a great start of the season (4-0 win against Wolves), they noted their 2nd loss in a row to an average club. Too soon to make judgements, but it doesn't seem very likely that they'll be able to fight for the top spot. Their next league games are a derby against Man United and an away game against Arsenal. Guardiola needs to get the team sorted really soon. If he was to lose both of these, I don't think his position would be very secure.