⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[Oluwa-btc]

Aston Villa had to win that match as a revenge for their humiliation by Arsenal. The winning have made them enter the second position in the league table even ahead of Manchester City pending when the later play their Match against Chelsea tomorrow. Manchester City are the favorite to win Chelsea but we do know that Chelsea have a tradition of beauty big teams when they least expected. Unless they remember this history, Manchester City is going to flog them well to avoid losing a match after drawing the previous match.

It was a good way to come back after being defeated by Arsenal. I wasn't expecting anything less from them though, Everton got the better of Nottingham Forest, it would be wise to get the same result and they did. Shout out to Emery men, he has transformed this team into something else and every week, they seem like a must watch and looked at team because of their wonderful form. Manchester City against Chelsea is another game that will not be decided by the bookmakers. I won't expect suprises, Chelsea's a big side.

[Silence Scream]

Aston Villa had to win that match as a revenge for their humiliation by Arsenal. The winning have made them enter the second position in the league table even ahead of Manchester City pending when the later play their Match against Chelsea tomorrow. Manchester City are the favorite to win Chelsea but we do know that Chelsea have a tradition of beauty big teams when they least expected. Unless they remember this history, Manchester City is going to flog them well to avoid losing a match after drawing the previous match.

It was a good way to come back after being defeated by Arsenal. I wasn't expecting anything less from them though, Everton got the better of Nottingham Forest, it would be wise to get the same result and they did. Shout out to Emery men, he has transformed this team into something else and every week, they seem like a must watch and looked at team because of their wonderful form. Manchester City against Chelsea is another game that will not be decided by the bookmakers. I won't expect suprises, Chelsea's a big side.

The match between Manchester City and Chelsea is going to be a very competitive and enjoyable one. Both teams are performing very well in the Premier League. If they continue to compete like this, they won't give their opponents an easy time in any match until the end of the season. Both Manchester City and Chelsea are tough teams. Naturally, I think the rivalry between them will be very intense in this match.

[Shineup]

Aston Villa 2 - 0 Nottingham Forest and the game is still in the beginning of the second half.
The match is pretty much one sided. Aston Villa is dominating the game while Nottingham Forest players aren't that concentrating. In the second goal there was at least like 3 mistakes done by the midfielders and defenders. How easy missing the ball by these players is impressive..
Even the attacks of Nottingham Forest are pretty much easy to waste or to stop. I believe Aston Villa could add another goal if they want.

what more did you expect from the game, despite the fact that Arsenal beat them 4-1 in their previous game doesn't mean they have dropped form it only shows how formidable Arsenal is this season, anyone expecting even a draw in this game is quite hilarious because Nottingham Forest of this season is not that of last season had it been It was last season I'd know it might end in draw based on how inform Aston Villa is, so this is a well deserved win for Aston Villa and I believe their hope of fighting for the league is not yet gone it's still very much intact.

[Oluwa-btc]

The match between Manchester City and Chelsea is going to be a very competitive and enjoyable one. Both teams are performing very well in the Premier League. If they continue to compete like this, they won't give their opponents an easy time in any match until the end of the season. Both Manchester City and Chelsea are tough teams. Naturally, I think the rivalry between them will be very intense in this match.

Manchester City are performing to an extent but Chelsea?! No no. And not even with a manager we can not vouch for completely. I hate that the management of Chelsea, Todd Boehly and his co directors are gambling the club. They will eventually have themselves like Manchester United did with the glazers for the past 13 years if they fail to make the football quality. Focused more on profits from players sale will not bring a lot value to the club, if Arahamovich had done that as owner, Chelsea will never be what it is today.  Tongue-tied, but I see no rivalry.

[Zackz5000]

Aston Villa had to win that match as a revenge for their humiliation by Arsenal. The winning have made them enter the second position in the league table even ahead of Manchester City pending when the later play their Match against Chelsea tomorrow. Manchester City are the favorite to win Chelsea but we do know that Chelsea have a tradition of beauty big teams when they least expected. Unless they remember this history, Manchester City is going to flog them well to avoid losing a match after drawing the previous match.

It was a good way to come back after being defeated by Arsenal. I wasn't expecting anything less from them though, Everton got the better of Nottingham Forest, it would be wise to get the same result and they did. Shout out to Emery men, he has transformed this team into something else and every week, they seem like a must watch and looked at team because of their wonderful form. Manchester City against Chelsea is another game that will not be decided by the bookmakers. I won't expect suprises, Chelsea's a big side.

The match between Manchester City and Chelsea is going to be a very competitive and enjoyable one. Both teams are performing very well in the Premier League. If they continue to compete like this, they won't give their opponents an easy time in any match until the end of the season. Both Manchester City and Chelsea are tough teams. Naturally, I think the rivalry between them will be very intense in this match.

Let me assume that it's been long you watch Chelsea games if you do you can't include Chelsea as a team that is performing well this season, the only teams performing well in the English Premier league is Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa that rest of the teams are not consistent. Football games are sometimes full of surprises and unpredictable but Manchester City and Chelsea game is predictable, Manchester City is very much inform that Chelsea i don't think Chelsea can get a draw Manchester City will have all three points all to them self.

[WatChe]

Let me assume that it's been long you watch Chelsea games if you do you can't include Chelsea as a team that is performing well this season, the only teams performing well in the English Premier league is Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa that rest of the teams are not consistent. Football games are sometimes full of surprises and unpredictable but Manchester City and Chelsea game is predictable, Manchester City is very much inform that Chelsea i don't think Chelsea can get a draw Manchester City will have all three points all to them self.

In EPL we have seen many times a mediocre team beating the top team of the season, that's why its difficult to predict outcome of any match in advance. Man City and Chelsea had an important game today, to remain in title contest Man City must win today's game. Both Arsenal and Aston Villa had won there games scheduled for this weekend. Arsenal are very serious in winning the title this time and their biggest competitor at this time are Aston Villa and Man City. Still lots of game left in the season and it's important for Arsenal to remain consistent for remaining matches to retain there first position. 

[Akbarkoe]

Aston Villa had to win that match as a revenge for their humiliation by Arsenal. The winning have made them enter the second position in the league table even ahead of Manchester City pending when the later play their Match against Chelsea tomorrow. Manchester City are the favorite to win Chelsea but we do know that Chelsea have a tradition of beauty big teams when they least expected. Unless they remember this history, Manchester City is going to flog them well to avoid losing a match after drawing the previous match.

Emery only lost to Arteta in Arsenal's first fierce competition, which was defeated by Emery, and now Emery has been defeated by Arsenal in a previous rematch between Arsenal and Aston Villa. The match against Nottingham Forest, to be honest, has no connection to the previous one, but it shows that Villa can handle other teams besides Arsenal for now. It's quite reasonable and not a problem. The most important thing is that they are in the top four of the standings this season. We are looking forward to the Chelsea and Manchester City match because it involves two contested positions: first, the points gap between Arsenal and Manchester City will widen further, and second, it will confirm Aston Villa's second-place position. However, Chelsea will face greater instability after Maresca's intention to leave.

[ancafe]

Let me assume that it's been long you watch Chelsea games if you do you can't include Chelsea as a team that is performing well this season, the only teams performing well in the English Premier league is Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa that rest of the teams are not consistent. Football games are sometimes full of surprises and unpredictable but Manchester City and Chelsea game is predictable, Manchester City is very much inform that Chelsea i don't think Chelsea can get a draw Manchester City will have all three points all to them self.

Manchester City should have a much easier time beating Chelsea in this situation, especially after Chelsea fired their manager. I think Manchester City is far superior based on their performance in previous matches. I agree with you because in the Premier League, perhaps only Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa have performed much more consistently, while several other teams experience different conditions, sometimes playing well and then experiencing unfavorable results in the next match.

[laijsica]

Aston Villa had to win that match as a revenge for their humiliation by Arsenal. The winning have made them enter the second position in the league table even ahead of Manchester City pending when the later play their Match against Chelsea tomorrow. Manchester City are the favorite to win Chelsea but we do know that Chelsea have a tradition of beauty big teams when they least expected. Unless they remember this history, Manchester City is going to flog them well to avoid losing a match after drawing the previous match.

It was a good way to come back after being defeated by Arsenal. I wasn't expecting anything less from them though, Everton got the better of Nottingham Forest, it would be wise to get the same result and they did. Shout out to Emery men, he has transformed this team into something else and every week, they seem like a must watch and looked at team because of their wonderful form. Manchester City against Chelsea is another game that will not be decided by the bookmakers. I won't expect suprises, Chelsea's a big side.

The match between Manchester City and Chelsea is going to be a very competitive and enjoyable one. Both teams are performing very well in the Premier League. If they continue to compete like this, they won't give their opponents an easy time in any match until the end of the season. Both Manchester City and Chelsea are tough teams. Naturally, I think the rivalry between them will be very intense in this match.

Today match is going to be very competitive. Aston Villa defeated Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the last match and went ahead in points and went ahead of Man City. The match with Chelsea is definitely an important match for them. I don't think either team is strong because even though there is a point gap between them this season, they are strong enough to beat each other. Chelsea played great at the beginning of the season but are currently in a slightly less strong position but still I think they are a great team. If you analysis the past matches you will see that Chelsea had drew with Arsenal but next matches they could not maintain their performance. The defeat with Aston Villa in the previous match may have an impact on this match.

[Jostern]

Aston Villa had to win that match as a revenge for their humiliation by Arsenal. The winning have made them enter the second position in the league table even ahead of Manchester City pending when the later play their Match against Chelsea tomorrow. Manchester City are the favorite to win Chelsea but we do know that Chelsea have a tradition of beauty big teams when they least expected. Unless they remember this history, Manchester City is going to flog them well to avoid losing a match after drawing the previous match.

It was a good way to come back after being defeated by Arsenal. I wasn't expecting anything less from them though, Everton got the better of Nottingham Forest, it would be wise to get the same result and they did. Shout out to Emery men, he has transformed this team into something else and every week, they seem like a must watch and looked at team because of their wonderful form. Manchester City against Chelsea is another game that will not be decided by the bookmakers. I won't expect suprises, Chelsea's a big side.

The match between Manchester City and Chelsea is going to be a very competitive and enjoyable one. Both teams are performing very well in the Premier League. If they continue to compete like this, they won't give their opponents an easy time in any match until the end of the season. Both Manchester City and Chelsea are tough teams. Naturally, I think the rivalry between them will be very intense in this match.

Today match is going to be very competitive. Aston Villa defeated Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the last match and went ahead in points and went ahead of Man City. The match with Chelsea is definitely an important match for them. I don't think either team is strong because even though there is a point gap between them this season, they are strong enough to beat each other. Chelsea played great at the beginning of the season but are currently in a slightly less strong position but still I think they are a great team. If you analysis the past matches you will see that Chelsea had drew with Arsenal but next matches they could not maintain their performance. The defeat with Aston Villa in the previous match may have an impact on this match.

Which game do you think it’s going to be competitive ? A Chelsea team that isn’t good enough, have you seen Chelsea play football recently? Chelsea is a team that isn’t good enough because they’re absolutely not playing well, Currently right now Chelsea doesn’t have a Coach right now after surprisingly Enzo Maresca left his position as Chelsea head Coach.

I will advice you that you should be careful how you trust a game like this, because I have been watching a game in Premier League where so many things are expected and at the end of the game it’s never what it seems to be, assuming the head Coach Enzo Maresca is there we would’ve seen something different in the game, there would be more urgency in the game, Chelsea looks like a mess.

[Uhde]

I can't believe how the referee ended the Arsenal and Bournemouth game. It was 90+6 and the extra time was almost over, but only 10 seconds more passed. And there was a very dangerous position for a goal. But the referee stopped the game right there... Why didn't he wait for 5 more seconds? For me this is a big scandal in the Premier League. The timing was really very bad.

[Qhunman]

Manchester City are performing to an extent but Chelsea?! No no. And not even with a manager we can not vouch for completely. I hate that the management of Chelsea, Todd Boehly and his co directors are gambling the club. They will eventually have themselves like Manchester United did with the glazers for the past 13 years if they fail to make the football quality. Focused more on profits from players sale will not bring a lot value to the club, if Arahamovich had done that as owner, Chelsea will never be what it is today.  Tongue-tied, but I see no rivalry.

Not only that Manchester City would  perform better than Chelsea they are also at home. This season Manchester City has only lost at home to tottenham since then they have never been defeated at home. Chelsea is still disorganized without a Coach Manchester City may capitalize on it to override Chelsea on the field. Todd boehly and Abramovic business perspective are different. Tod boehly looks desperate for money so he doesn't care about gambling with his club to get it.

[Alonso_]

I can't believe how the referee ended the Arsenal and Bournemouth game. It was 90+6 and the extra time was almost over, but only 10 seconds more passed. And there was a very dangerous position for a goal. But the referee stopped the game right there... Why didn't he wait for 5 more seconds? For me this is a big scandal in the Premier League. The timing was really very bad.

What are you suggesting ? Are you suggesting that it was a match fixing ? Well you will not hear anything from Arsenal fans because it favors them today, sometimes this officials are supporters of some of the clubs which is why you see this errors in officiating games, and it’s a mess up things, because I don’t see a reason why a referee wouldn’t leave a game to play in a dangerous position which maybe it’s probably remaining just 5 seconds, so many things can happen in 5 seconds in football Everytime is important.

[Spack17]

I can't believe how the referee ended the Arsenal and Bournemouth game. It was 90+6 and the extra time was almost over, but only 10 seconds more passed. And there was a very dangerous position for a goal. But the referee stopped the game right there... Why didn't he wait for 5 more seconds? For me this is a big scandal in the Premier League. The timing was really very bad.

By the way it was really hilarious the way Adli tried to get a penalty in the last moments.    He just headbutted Gabriel's elbow and expected for a penalty. What a desperate move!

When it comes to the match Arsenal got a nice win but it wasn't too easy though. Rice played amazingly by scoring 2 goals. He was actually injured earlier but it turns out he recovered before this match.

[Uhwuchukwu53]

Manchester City are performing to an extent but Chelsea?! No no. And not even with a manager we can not vouch for completely. I hate that the management of Chelsea, Todd Boehly and his co directors are gambling the club. They will eventually have themselves like Manchester United did with the glazers for the past 13 years if they fail to make the football quality. Focused more on profits from players sale will not bring a lot value to the club, if Arahamovich had done that as owner, Chelsea will never be what it is today.  Tongue-tied, but I see no rivalry.

Not only that Manchester City would  perform better than Chelsea they are also at home. This season Manchester City has only lost at home to tottenham since then they have never been defeated at home. Chelsea is still disorganized without a Coach Manchester City may capitalize on it to override Chelsea on the field. Todd boehly and Abramovic business perspective are different. Tod boehly looks desperate for money so he doesn't care about gambling with his club to get it.

Well in the game of football not all criteria that work man city is at home and their strength is little ahead of Chelsea on the table but it's never a yardstick, to believe that man city will just win with ease implies some area on how game can change is not considered, this match will be very tough, it's better to play this game over 1.5 or draw at the appearance is not far from been draw game.

[Juicyhome]

I can't believe how the referee ended the Arsenal and Bournemouth game. It was 90+6 and the extra time was almost over, but only 10 seconds more passed. And there was a very dangerous position for a goal. But the referee stopped the game right there... Why didn't he wait for 5 more seconds? For me this is a big scandal in the Premier League. The timing was really very bad.

This is not an official timing, the referee decides whatsoever he likes with it, they had the whole 90 minutes to play so the additional time is just extra and the referee is decide it.  I watched the match and it was 6 minutes already,so don't blame the referee, he keeps to time. Even if Bournemouth was in the penalty box he can decide to end it without being questioned.

In all it was a very tough game, Bournemouth gave they best in the game and I was really impressed, Arsenal is winning the title this season, they played like those willing to fight till they end. They fought hard and end the game with a win. In every game they have to play like it's final game that's the only way to win this title, Aston Villa and Manchester city are not joking either.

[yudi09]

Liverpool travels to Craven Cottage to face Fulham. In their last match, Liverpool only managed a draw with Leeds United. Fulham also drew in their last match against Crystal Palace.
A win would put Liverpool further ahead of Chelsea, who may not necessarily win their match against Manchester City.

Ekitike must improve on his performance in the match against Leeds United, and Slot needs to start some players who came off the bench in the last match. A loss would make things even more difficult for Liverpool.

[GiftedMAN]

I can't believe how the referee ended the Arsenal and Bournemouth game. It was 90+6 and the extra time was almost over, but only 10 seconds more passed. And there was a very dangerous position for a goal. But the referee stopped the game right there... Why didn't he wait for 5 more seconds? For me this is a big scandal in the Premier League. The timing was really very bad.

When that incident happened yesterday, I said to myself that someone is surely gonna write about it on the forum and just like I predicted, I'm reading your submission concerning that last minute decision by the referee. The truth is that what the referee did was very legal, there was no scandal of whatsoever. The additional time has elapsed and that gives the referee the freedom to sound the final whistle but if he had allowed play to go on, he would've been queried if it led to a goal. The only thing that should've warranted more time was if there was a time wastage during the additional time but from what we all saw, there wasn't. We all need to understand how these things work so we stop calling out referees for supposed errors when they're realistically not.

[Futurexxx]

I can't believe how the referee ended the Arsenal and Bournemouth game. It was 90+6 and the extra time was almost over, but only 10 seconds more passed. And there was a very dangerous position for a goal. But the referee stopped the game right there... Why didn't he wait for 5 more seconds? For me this is a big scandal in the Premier League. The timing was really very bad.

When that incident happened yesterday, I said to myself that someone is surely gonna write about it on the forum and just like I predicted, I'm reading your submission concerning that last minute decision by the referee. The truth is that what the referee did was very legal, there was no scandal of whatsoever. The additional time has elapsed and that gives the referee the freedom to sound the final whistle but if he had allowed play to go on, he would've been queried if it led to a goal. The only thing that should've warranted more time was if there was a time wastage during the additional time but from what we all saw, there wasn't. We all need to understand how these things work so we stop calling out referees for supposed errors when they're realistically not.

You do know that people are very quick to cry foul play if it's against them, but if it's in their favour, it will seems normal.
 Looking at it from different angles, you will understand the sentiment of both teams.
Arsenal would have said that they were robbed if the referee left the play to continue and it later led to a goal against them, while the Bournemouth team believes that they have been deprived of an equalizer, as if they were in the shoes of arsenal they wouldn't have been happy that the referee ended the game that exact time .

So sometimes like this is nothing new in the English premier League, their will always be some controversial decisions by the referee, so the Bournemouth team should just move on from that because if they really wanted to take some points of arsenal, the 90 minutes was enough for them to do something, not at the dieing minute they are crying foul play for.

[satscraper]

Manchester City are performing to an extent but Chelsea?! No no. And not even with a manager we can not vouch for completely. I hate that the management of Chelsea, Todd Boehly and his co directors are gambling the club. They will eventually have themselves like Manchester United did with the glazers for the past 13 years if they fail to make the football quality. Focused more on profits from players sale will not bring a lot value to the club, if Arahamovich had done that as owner, Chelsea will never be what it is today.  Tongue-tied, but I see no rivalry.

Not only that Manchester City would  perform better than Chelsea they are also at home. This season Manchester City has only lost at home to tottenham since then they have never been defeated at home. Chelsea is still disorganized without a Coach Manchester City may capitalize on it to override Chelsea on the field. Todd boehly and Abramovic business perspective are different. Tod boehly looks desperate for money so he doesn't care about gambling with his club to get it.

As history shows Chelsea always has the ability to spring the surprise in any match, so the best option today seems to be BTTS bet. A sure win for Manchester City may look attractive since they are playing at home, but it still feels a bit risky to me. Regarding the Chelsea coach, they currently have McFarlane serving as the interim one, and ^{in my view} he has the potential to secure the permanent position if Chelsea wins.