⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Issa56]

Manchester United problems goes beyond Andre Onana. Although he was part of the problem looking at costly mistakes he do makes but Onana leaving is just one of the problems for them to sort out.

Onana do make some crazy mistakes in matches, but I knew Onana wasn’t Manchester United problem alone. Everyone was blaming only Onana and they were ignoring other players, now Onana is no longer at Manchester United, and there is no improvement in Manchester United performance, Onana is now performing well at his new club.

It’s just obvious that Manchester United problem is beyond the coach, and players. We all can see how players do perform before they join Manchester United, but immediately they join United, their performance is always dropping, the same thing is applicable to their coaches. I don’t really know how Manchester united will solve their current problem, but even if they sack Amorim and come in with another coach, I don’t really think anything will change.

[Youngrebel]

Manchester United’s major problem is in defense and midfield, the team lacks solidity in  these areas of the pitch. Against Manchester City United didn’t show any form of confidence in their play, they could barely even defend properly and conceded three goals. It’s a shame that up till now the so called philosophy of Amorim is not effective and is causing more damage to the club than good.

Exactly, big problem of Manchester United every season because weakness performed of defense and midfielder players, but many fans appointed underperformance of Andre Onana but watching last match defeated by Manchester City we know what biggest problem of Man United. Little surprising of Manchester United's transfer activities success signing three striker but not any signing of defense or midfielder position, can't predicting when Ruben Amorim improving his team performance after bad started in this season and still dropping at bottom standings awhile.
Actually Manchester United not participants at European tournament and only focus at domestic league matches but can't perform quite well regarding last several matches in premier league.

Manchester United’s issues are within the players, which is the midfield and the defenders, and the management and the coach are to be blamed. I don’t see the reason why they will sign more strikers without signing any midfielder or defenders. Although they are already seeing the results of their poor management, the team has become weak again. I am seeing others blaming the coach and saying they deserve to sack him, which, to me, they need to give him time to work on the team. If not, Manchester United’s reputation will be ruined, as they are not performing anymore, while there are only players in the domestic league.

Those are the major things in any club and from what you have mentioned it is the whole team is to be blamed. The two left and right wings are to always give ball to the center which are the strikers and it is the duty of the central players (strikers) to score goals and that is where assisting comes from the left and right. And once the strikers are not good then defense would face pressure and when the defense can't face the pressure the goalkeeper has to face the consequences.
It is the duty of the management to select a good Coach for the team and in turn the coach need to know more of his players. And the players have to do their best to make the fans proud. And so far from the performance of the team, I don't think the problem of the Manchester United is from the coach but the players.

[Oluwa-btc]

Meanwhile, Arsenal also secured a 2-0 victory over Athletic Club, retaining a clean sheet. This time, it was the players on the bench who scored as substitutes. Martinelli, who had just come on as a substitute for Eberechi Eze in the 71st minute, scored less than a minute after coming on. Trossard, who replaced Gyokeres in the 65th minute, also scored in the 87th minute, also assisted by Martinelli. Cool guys.

Source: FT: 0-2 to Arsenal

I love the confidence that comes with scoring goals,  now Martinelli and Trossad who both assisted and scored yesterday night should be buzzing in the right confidence ahead of the fixtures against Manchester City.  David Raya also has not just been good in the Premier League Competition but also the Champions League Competition. He kept his cool and also had a clean slate as they prepare for Manchester City at home. But City would be though, I expect goals.

[red4slash]

Everything that keeps happening around Manchester United and the bad results the team keeps getting shows how clueless Amorim has been and yet he goes on acting arrogant like he knows what he is doing. I’m sure Zirkzee will be reconsidering his decision to stay at Manchester United past the summer.

Sesko is struggling and doesn't look fast enough to adapt to the league anytime soon, Cunha is injured. Zirkzee could use his chances but the problem is Amorim; he doesn't trust him enough to start him in games. He may cause things doesn't seem to be working with the manager except something changed before January.

But seeing this situation, I am not surprised when the club in question is Manchester United. What I mean is that players have come and gone at Old Trafford in recent seasons, and based on their abilities, they seemed capable of improving Manchester United, but ended up failing. The same is true now. Although it is not fair to say that they have failed based on just a few games, it does take a long time to adapt before the situation can improve.

Currently, the arrival of new players in the attacking line has not yet had a significant impact on Manchester United's drought.

The hope remains the same, that new players such as Sesko, Mbeumo, or even Cunha can return to their previous club's form to lift Manchester United's performance to a higher level, as there are still very high expectations for them at this time.             

[Agbe]

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Onana do make some crazy mistakes in matches, but I knew Onana wasn’t Manchester United problem alone. Everyone was blaming only Onana and they were ignoring other players, now Onana is no longer at Manchester United, and there is no improvement in Manchester United performance, Onana is now performing well at his new club.

It’s just obvious that Manchester United problem is beyond the coach, and players. We all can see how players do perform before they join Manchester United, but immediately they join United, their performance is always dropping, the same thing is applicable to their coaches. I don’t really know how Manchester united will solve their current problem, but even if they sack Amorim and come in with another coach, I don’t really think anything will change.

That is true now that Onana is gone and they are still conceiving three goals in one match who is next scape goat that will face all the blame maybe the new goal keeper, the truth is that all the departments in Manchester United is bad and should improve because Manchester United players are performing below average and the worst is that they are not showing any signs of improvement Manchester United management should have brought more players to strengthen their squad because the players that were brought in to the club were enough.

[pawel7777]

Speculations over the future of Ruben Amorim and whether or not he will be sacked continue.
Today, the Sun revealed that should Man United decide to part ways with him, the cost of that will be huge, because of the severance they would have to pay him if they sacked him before November:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/36734981/ruben-amorim-man-utd-sack-cost-revealed-november-1/

As per the article, if that happened, he would get paid £12 million ($16.4m). This is not a trivial amount even for a wealthy club like Man United.
So I think he's safe for at least 1.5 months.

[Abbatty]

Chelsea begin their champions league campaign with a defeat, not how they wanted it but they could do much today. Enzo maresca came with the game plan he used against PSG just that it didn’t work today, and it Cost them the game. Now they play this weekend against Manchester United.

This weekend  when Chelsea take on Manchester United they would both want to win because they both have lost  and really need a bounce back, Ruben Amorim would want to win this game so he can get some relief about his job while Chelsea desperately need a win to show the world they are stage world champions.

I think it going to be a match with end to end attack, so it will be more competitive, I expect goals in this match let hope to a very exciting game.

[Amphenomenon]

That is true now that Onana is gone and they are still conceiving three goals in one match who is next scape goat that will face all the blame maybe the new goal keeper, the truth is that all the departments in Manchester United is bad and should improve because Manchester United players are performing below average and the worst is that they are not showing any signs of improvement Manchester United management should have brought more players to strengthen their squad because the players that were brought in to the club were enough.

I think except the new goalie makes a significant mistakes like Onana he won't be scared of criticism or pressure from the team like Onana while him still trying to be humble and improve. Although the toughest problems are still available more needs to be done, players needs to be sold or let go and a more competitive players eager for us should be signed, but all these will depend on how well Cunha, Mbeumo and Ben Sesko before the next transfer window in order for the management to see reasons why thy should spend more in bringing new players and aiding the birth of a new United.

[DYOR+BTC]

Chelsea begin their champions league campaign with a defeat, not how they wanted it but they could do much today. Enzo maresca came with the game plan he used against PSG just that it didn’t work today, and it Cost them the game. Now they play this weekend against Manchester United.

This weekend  when Chelsea take on Manchester United they would both want to win because they both have lost  and really need a bounce back, Ruben Amorim would want to win this game so he can get some relief about his job while Chelsea desperately need a win to show the world they are stage world champions.

I think it going to be a match with end to end attack, so it will be more competitive, I expect goals in this match let hope to a very exciting game.

Indeed the game plan was never a bad one but the only problem their was Bayern Munich players never underestimate their performance the same PSG did that cost them the club world cup final.
In today's game Bayern Munich recognized them as there greatest nightmare without giving chance for reformation or proper balancing from Chelsea's team starting from the first half that was why they lost balance and gave room for Bayern Munich to identify there weakness and capitalise on that deficiency to send Chelsea packing at the end of the game.

[Princess Leah]

Chelsea begin their champions league campaign with a defeat, not how they wanted it but they could do much today. Enzo maresca came with the game plan he used against PSG just that it didn’t work today, and it Cost them the game. Now they play this weekend against Manchester United.

This weekend  when Chelsea take on Manchester United they would both want to win because they both have lost  and really need a bounce back, Ruben Amorim would want to win this game so he can get some relief about his job while Chelsea desperately need a win to show the world they are stage world champions.

I think it going to be a match with end to end attack, so it will be more competitive, I expect goals in this match let hope to a very exciting game.

Indeed the game plan was never a bad one but the only problem their was Bayern Munich players never underestimate their performance the same PSG did that cost them the club world cup final.
In today's game Bayern Munich recognized them as there greatest nightmare without giving chance for reformation or proper balancing from Chelsea's team starting from the first half that was why they lost balance and gave room for Bayern Munich to identify there weakness and capitalise on that deficiency to send Chelsea packing at the end of the game.

Well I never expected that Chelsea would beat Bayern Munich just because they beat PSG to the club world cup, every team have their different tactics moreover Bayern Munich is not a weak team, they're in a good form currently and have got good Champions League history to motivate the players to do better in the tournament.

 Despite the lose, I'm just so happy with the current form of Cole Palmer, he's no more having the Ill luck of last season and I believe that he'll help Chelse to score lots of goals this season, if not that VAR canceled one of his goal he would've had two goals in that match, maybe that goal would've even motivated Chelsea to equalize but the deed has been done and hope Chelsea would correct their wrongs and try to win the next Champions league fixture.

[Iroh]

Speculations over the future of Ruben Amorim and whether or not he will be sacked continue.
Today, the Sun revealed that should Man United decide to part ways with him, the cost of that will be huge, because of the severance they would have to pay him if they sacked him before November:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/36734981/ruben-amorim-man-utd-sack-cost-revealed-november-1/

As per the article, if that happened, he would get paid £12 million ($16.4m). This is not a trivial amount even for a wealthy club like Man United.
So I think he's safe for at least 1.5 months.

Yes, he's likely safe till November 1st. And he seems to have the backing of the board as they seemingly still have faith in his abilities. Or perhaps that's the image that want to create so as not to demoralize the team by chastising Amorim after each game they played and lost. His stats in the premier league since taking over as manager hasn't been impressive as he, at this point, has under his belt, more losses than his wins and draws combined.

He likely has over a month to prove himself cause the backing he seemingly still has would easily and quickly dissipate when they're not obligated anymore to pay to let him go.

[Jewan420]

Indeed the game plan was never a bad one but the only problem their was Bayern Munich players never underestimate their performance the same PSG did that cost them the club world cup final.
In today's game Bayern Munich recognized them as there greatest nightmare without giving chance for reformation or proper balancing from Chelsea's team starting from the first half that was why they lost balance and gave room for Bayern Munich to identify there weakness and capitalise on that deficiency to send Chelsea packing at the end of the game.

There is no reason to think that Chelsea will win the match because of their great performance in the Club World Cup and the final win against PSG. Chelsea's plan and momentum against PSG were in their favor and they were able to defeat PSG with momentum. This did not show that PSG underestimated Chelsea. If we talk about today's match, Bayern Munich is not a team against which you see Chelsea winning easily, especially when the game is at Bayern Munich's home ground. Bayern Munich is not a small team or a weak team. They have a good history in the Champions League and they are a successful team in the domestic league as well. Bayern Munich was the best to win the match even before the match, especially when the game is at Bayern Munich's home ground.

[KingsDen]

Indeed the game plan was never a bad one but the only problem their was Bayern Munich players never underestimate their performance the same PSG did that cost them the club world cup final.
In today's game Bayern Munich recognized them as there greatest nightmare without giving chance for reformation or proper balancing from Chelsea's team starting from the first half that was why they lost balance and gave room for Bayern Munich to identify there weakness and capitalise on that deficiency to send Chelsea packing at the end of the game.

There is no reason to think that Chelsea will win the match because of their great performance in the Club World Cup and the final win against PSG. Chelsea's plan and momentum against PSG were in their favor and they were able to defeat PSG with momentum. This did not show that PSG underestimated Chelsea. If we talk about today's match, Bayern Munich is not a team against which you see Chelsea winning easily, especially when the game is at Bayern Munich's home ground. Bayern Munich is not a small team or a weak team. They have a good history in the Champions League and they are a successful team in the domestic league as well. Bayern Munich was the best to win the match even before the match, especially when the game is at Bayern Munich's home ground.

I do not actually understand why some forks really do think that Chelsea will win Bayern Munich. Could it just be because Chelsea won the overrated Club World cup.
This makes me agree with Carragher when he said that "How can Chelsea claim to be the world champion in a competition that England champion, Spanish champion and Italian champions did not attend. It sounds funny though and we also forgot that Chelsea rode the easy lane till that very final.

Chelsea is far behind Bayern as long as champions league is concerned. Even if the match is rescheduled, Bayern will still win.

[Iranus]

Chelsea is far behind Bayern as long as champions league is concerned. Even if the match is rescheduled, Bayern will still win.

Chelsea have spent a lot of money to build their squad but they have failed to perform as well as expected this season. They have dropped points in two of their four Champions League matches. They have also not been able to perform well in the Champions League. Bayern Munich dominated their home match and won. Since Chelsea had a strong squad, we were all expecting the same fiercely competitive match. But Chelsea have not performed well. Chelsea are going to face Manchester United in their next match. If Chelsea fails to get full points in this match too, then their dream of dominating the Premier League should be abandoned.

[SilverCryptoBullet]

Chelsea is far behind Bayern as long as champions league is concerned. Even if the match is rescheduled, Bayern will still win.

Chelsea is far behind Bayern Munich in Champions League history with more titles won by Bayern Munich than by Chelsea. It's still memorable that Chelsea won their club first title in Champions League in a final match with Bayern Munich years ago. This latest direct match between them is a big match between two big and ambitious clubs that have spent a lot of money for players in recent years for ambitious developments to win Champions League title.

This result shows that Bayern Munich are better than Chelsea at least at the moment of season but Chelsea can improve in coming months and this defeat is not the ending in Champions League.

Chelsea have spent a lot of money to build their squad but they have failed to perform as well as expected this season. They have dropped points in two of their four Champions League matches. They have also not been able to perform well in the Champions League. Bayern Munich dominated their home match and won. Since Chelsea had a strong squad, we were all expecting the same fiercely competitive match. But Chelsea have not performed well. Chelsea are going to face Manchester United in their next match. If Chelsea fails to get full points in this match too, then their dream of dominating the Premier League should be abandoned.

Harry Kane shown his value in this match and will continue the main attacking power of Bayern Munich in Champions League adventure this season. He is at peak of player career and has only next several seasons for playing at highest level and best performances before ageing will affect his body, fitness and performance quality. Bayern Munich actually put a lot of hope on Kane's contribution in this season while Chelsea must diversifying their attacking tasks from Cole Palmer as this player is a hub of their attacking creativeness and operation but also their Achilles which can be exploited by their opponents.

[Barikui1]

Chelsea is far behind Bayern as long as champions league is concerned. Even if the match is rescheduled, Bayern will still win.

Chelsea have spent a lot of money to build their squad but they have failed to perform as well as expected this season. They have dropped points in two of their four Champions League matches. They have also not been able to perform well in the Champions League. Bayern Munich dominated their home match and won. Since Chelsea had a strong squad, we were all expecting the same fiercely competitive match. But Chelsea have not performed well. Chelsea are going to face Manchester United in their next match. If Chelsea fails to get full points in this match too, then their dream of dominating the Premier League should be abandoned.

you are not wrong buddy, all your said here are actually true, I never expected Chelsea to perform so naively yesterday against Bayern Munich because I taught that they would have rose up to the challenge, but I was actually wrong here. What really surprised me was how poor Enzo Fernandes was and the coach refuse to change him till all damage has been done. Though Bayern Munich is a very high quality team, but I didn't expect them to  play Chelsea the way they did, and with what I saw, it seems like experience was the major brain behind the success of Bayern Munich last night against Chelsea, a massive three points and a massive start for them, congratulations to Bayern Munich on their convincing winning.

[Xcode7]

Chelsea is far behind Bayern as long as champions league is concerned. Even if the match is rescheduled, Bayern will still win.

Chelsea have spent a lot of money to build their squad but they have failed to perform as well as expected this season. They have dropped points in two of their four Champions League matches. They have also not been able to perform well in the Champions League. Bayern Munich dominated their home match and won. Since Chelsea had a strong squad, we were all expecting the same fiercely competitive match. But Chelsea have not performed well. Chelsea are going to face Manchester United in their next match. If Chelsea fails to get full points in this match too, then their dream of dominating the Premier League should be abandoned.

you are not wrong buddy, all your said here are actually true, I never expected Chelsea to perform so naively yesterday against Bayern Munich because I taught that they would have rose up to the challenge, but I was actually wrong here. What really surprised me was how poor Enzo Fernandes was and the coach refuse to change him till all damage has been done. Though Bayern Munich is a very high quality team, but I didn't expect them to  play Chelsea the way they did, and with what I saw, it seems like experience was the major brain behind the success of Bayern Munich last night against Chelsea, a massive three points and a massive start for them, congratulations to Bayern Munich on their convincing winning.

Bayern Munich has a stronger team than Chelsea, so we shouldn't be surprised by what happened in this match. Bayern Munich was able to dominate and control the game, preventing Chelsea from developing their game.
I still can't judge Chelsea this season, although their early performance was a bit poor. However, Enzo still has progress to make, so we have to be patient.
Last season, Chelsea slowly improved, so the same thing could happen again this season.

[Sims25]

Chelsea is far behind Bayern as long as champions league is concerned. Even if the match is rescheduled, Bayern will still win.

Chelsea have spent a lot of money to build their squad but they have failed to perform as well as expected this season. They have dropped points in two of their four Champions League matches. They have also not been able to perform well in the Champions League. Bayern Munich dominated their home match and won. Since Chelsea had a strong squad, we were all expecting the same fiercely competitive match. But Chelsea have not performed well. Chelsea are going to face Manchester United in their next match. If Chelsea fails to get full points in this match too, then their dream of dominating the Premier League should be abandoned.

While the club has spent a lot of money, the players being bought are below average players. Even Maresca still wants a Center back as he doesn't trust Tosin and Chalobah's pairing. I believe once the defense is upgraded then Maresca can build from there. I still believe the club is in a rebuilding phase, and Maresca has proven that he's capable. Unlike Amorim of Manchester United. 

[Sims25]

Just thinking if Manchester United are to sack Amorim, which other manager will be willing to take up the job. Personally, I don't think a seasoned manager would take the job as it'd put a dent on his CV.
The club should back Amorim and support him fully but my fear is the players also are losing confidence in his abilities.

[Cossyblack]

Chelsea begin their champions league campaign with a defeat, not how they wanted it but they could do much today. Enzo maresca came with the game plan he used against PSG just that it didn’t work today, and it Cost them the game. Now they play this weekend against Manchester United.

This weekend  when Chelsea take on Manchester United they would both want to win because they both have lost  and really need a bounce back, Ruben Amorim would want to win this game so he can get some relief about his job while Chelsea desperately need a win to show the world they are stage world champions.

I think it going to be a match with end to end attack, so it will be more competitive, I expect goals in this match let hope to a very exciting game.

With the worth of Chelsea Squads,I was expecting to see a very competitive game,a strong fight from Chelsea against Bayern Munich but none of that actually happens. It was as if Chelsea players weren't prepared to face Bayern Munich. Everyone thought Chelsea would defeat Bayern Munich this same way they defeated PSG at the club world cup but it didn't work. Chelsea will be facing Manchester United in old Trafford,this is another match  Enzo Maresca should win to impress Chelsea supporters and to balance the scale for the Bayern Munich defeat. Chelsea will be transferring their aggression on Manchester United, Chelsea will defeat Manchester United with a large margin.