⚽ Premier League 2025/2026 Discussion Thread ⚽

[SmartCharpa]

Maybe and just maybe if Slot cant make this team any better we can see Xabi Alonso taking charge on the Liverpool team as a coach, i really want to see it , imagine for the next season of Premier League having, Xabi Alonso on Liverpool and Luis Enrique on Manchester United, majestic. Plus Guardiola on City and Arteta on Arsenal.Is gonna be a coach season.

Xabi Alonso would have been Liverpool manager if he had not accepted the Real Madrid job last season. I agree with you, if Slot fails to improve Liverpool before the end of the season, we may see Xabi Alonso take over the role next season, they club is interested to bring him to the club, but this does not happen. It would be interesting if Luis Enrique could become Manchester United head coach.

Today Chelsea will face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. What’s the prediction here? In my view, Arsenal players are drinking more Carabao, so they’re bound to win. ^{Joke, of course.} I’m curious whether Arsenal will beat Chelsea on penalties, like they did against Crystal Palace, or finish the job in regular time by scoring two goals. My prediction is 2–1, and I’m betting on  Arsenal win.

This is a difficult game to predict because the last Chelsea game against Arsenal ended in a draw, despite that Chelsea played with 10 players. Arsenal performance look disappointing against big teams, they have failed to beat Chelsea and Liverpool this season, perhaps we may see some improvement in their game today, otherwise, I’m not betting on any side to win the match, I will bet on both teams to score, we might see a surprising result in this game.

[Volgastallion]

Maybe and just maybe if Slot cant make this team any better we can see Xabi Alonso taking charge on the Liverpool team as a coach, i really want to see it , imagine for the next season of Premier League having, Xabi Alonso on Liverpool and Luis Enrique on Manchester United, majestic. Plus Guardiola on City and Arteta on Arsenal.Is gonna be a coach season.

Xabi Alonso would have been Liverpool manager if he had not accepted the Real Madrid job last season. I agree with you, if Slot fails to improve Liverpool before the end of the season, we may see Xabi Alonso take over the role next season, they club is interested to bring him to the club, but this does not happen. It would be interesting if Luis Enrique could become Manchester United head coach.

Yes plus Xabi Alonso as a player was one of the most loved players in Liverpool when he played there, so for sure he is gonna have some really goo back from the fans if he arrives there, plus Liverpool management is not the Real MAdrid one in which is gonna throw out you pretty fast. But is a long way to know what is gonna happen and we also have the World cup in the middle of all of this.

[Nheer]

Xabi Alonso would have been Liverpool manager if he had not accepted the Real Madrid job last season. I agree with you, if Slot fails to improve Liverpool before the end of the season, we may see Xabi Alonso take over the role next season, they club is interested to bring him to the club, but this does not happen. It would be interesting if Luis Enrique could become Manchester United head coach.

It unfortunate that it ended this way for him at Real Madrid, sometimes you have to fail to learn and grow. I don't think it will take so long for Xabi Alonso to get a new job, failing at Madrid doesn't mean he is not good.
I am not sure if Luiz Enrique will want to sign for Manchester United but if he does it will be interesting to see him there and see if he can help the team redeem themselves.

Today Chelsea will face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. What’s the prediction here? In my view, Arsenal players are drinking more Carabao, so they’re bound to win. ^{Joke, of course.} I’m curious whether Arsenal will beat Chelsea on penalties, like they did against Crystal Palace, or finish the job in regular time by scoring two goals. My prediction is 2–1, and I’m betting on  Arsenal win.

Well we don't know the capabilities of the new Chelsea coach yet so It's difficult to predict something and seeing that Chelsea won last game in style while showing some glimpse of a different approach and style makes it more difficult to predict. On normal grounds Arsenal is currently the strongest and for the fact that Chelsea brought in a new coach recently I think Arsenal has higher advantage of winning and it still depends on the lineup of both teams. What I know for sure is that the game will be an interesting one.

[asriloni]

I don't think Xabi Alonso would like to deal with Manchester United's problems. It would be the same as saying that he accepts the defeat in his career.    The best place to go for him in the Premier League is crystal clear: Liverpool...

However Arne Slot still remains as their manager, at least for now. But in case of parting ways with him and seeing Xabi Alonso available they can just go for him. He is a great tactician already now.

So when Slot gets sacked? That's the question. He was just deliver EPL last season, and i see no reason for Liverpool not to back him.

However, I hope Xabi can coach EPL club whatever it is. He's good for the club that's listen to him. So it's clear if it won't be MU or Chelsea as the board never listen to the coach. Liverpool is possible, but for the next years, not now.

The plot twist is that Tottenham/Newcastle gave up with their coach, and they're signing Xabi as a new coach. This still far away from becoming true, but who knows. 

[Solodoski]

Manchester United is currently like a team that is going to start another season because Amorim tactics have affected the team and the new manager will have a lot to do by getting out the best out of some players, Manchester City have, Smenyo, Cherki, Haaland, Doku and Foden who are very good in scoring goals and if you look at Manchester United there is not any player you will mention and think that they will score like two goals for Manchester United in the match, so Manchester City is winning the game.

On paper this match should be won by Manchester City, because I don't think Manchester United is at the same level with them right now and Manchester City also know how important this match is for them in the title race, but this is a derby match and teams seems to improve they way they play when it comes to derby match. I believe Manchester United will definitely put up a fight, but I still expect Manchester City to win the day, but I won't be surprised if there is a different outcome in the match.

[Hardyrobust]

Manchester United is currently like a team that is going to start another season because Amorim tactics have affected the team and the new manager will have a lot to do by getting out the best out of some players, Manchester City have, Smenyo, Cherki, Haaland, Doku and Foden who are very good in scoring goals and if you look at Manchester United there is not any player you will mention and think that they will score like two goals for Manchester United in the match, so Manchester City is winning the game.

On paper this match should be won by Manchester City, because I don't think Manchester United is at the same level with them right now and Manchester City also know how important this match is for them in the title race, but this is a derby match and teams seems to improve they way they play when it comes to derby match. I believe Manchester United will definitely put up a fight, but I still expect Manchester City to win the day, but I won't be surprised if there is a different outcome in the match.

you are right. Manchester city is in good position of winning this match and I don't think they are willing to make any mistakes. Also Manchester United is not in good form, making it more easier for Manchester city to win then. However, Manchester united will put in all there best since they are playing against big team. But Manchester city won't take this match less serious because they really need to win this match to close in the gap between them and arsenal.
Yes Manchester city really have very good squad, with semenyo who has scored in two matches already. It will really be a win for Manchester city.

[Webetcoins]

Between UCL games and La Liga games, Real Madrid will need to rush to get someone decent. United could use this opportunity to get Xabi but I am %100 sure that they will fail. That is the problem with United isn't it? Not doing the correct thing and then blaming everyone but themselves as owners? I mean this is clear, if they get Xabi right now, United will get better, I know this, you know this players knows this, fans knows this, and yet the owners will fail to get him. This is why they are so bad.

[Alonso_]

I wouldn’t want Xabi Alonso to coach Liverpool, he got the opportunity of Coaching Liverpool when Klopp announced he was leaving Liverpool, he was the first manager that was approached for the job and he turned down the opportunity and decided to sigh another one year contract after Ancelotti left the club, then he Signed for Real Madrid, now it didn’t go well for him at Real Madrid unfortunately he got sacked, I don’t want to see Alonso coach Liverpool, he doesn’t deserve to be a Liverpool manager.

And I don’t think Liverpool is sacking Arne Slot anytime soon he is going to stay and revive the team, I believe he is going to make this team grate again next season, Liverpool doesn’t just sack managers like Chelsea and Real Madrid and Manchester United, Arne Slot have won the Premier League in his first season, and his brought in new players, and they are going to find there rhythm and would be ruthless once again, to win something for the club, and I know Liverpool is winning a silverware at the end of the Season.

[Velvet78]

Between UCL games and La Liga games, Real Madrid will need to rush to get someone decent. United could use this opportunity to get Xabi but I am %100 sure that they will fail. That is the problem with United isn't it? Not doing the correct thing and then blaming everyone but themselves as owners? I mean this is clear, if they get Xabi right now, United will get better, I know this, you know this players knows this, fans knows this, and yet the owners will fail to get him. This is why they are so bad.

I don't think Xabi Alonso would be able to handle this squad well. The maximum level of work to be done with this set of players is really limited I think. Only top 4 finish for a Champions League spot.

And probably Manchester United owners would show him expendable too. They aren't patient with their managers unlike Liverpool has always been. This is why I would rather see him at Liverpool in the future.

[xzone]

I wouldn’t want Xabi Alonso to coach Liverpool, he got the opportunity of Coaching Liverpool when Klopp announced he was leaving Liverpool, he was the first manager that was approached for the job and he turned down the opportunity and decided to sigh another one year contract after Ancelotti left the club, then he Signed for Real Madrid, now it didn’t go well for him at Real Madrid unfortunately he got sacked, I don’t want to see Alonso coach Liverpool, he doesn’t deserve to be a Liverpool manager.

And I don’t think Liverpool is sacking Arne Slot anytime soon he is going to stay and revive the team, I believe he is going to make this team grate again next season, Liverpool doesn’t just sack managers like Chelsea and Real Madrid and Manchester United, Arne Slot have won the Premier League in his first season, and his brought in new players, and they are going to find there rhythm and would be ruthless once again, to win something for the club, and I know Liverpool is winning a silverware at the end of the Season.

I agree, Liverpool changing managers wouldn't be a good thing. The most important thing at big clubs is having a stable coach; changing coaches doesn't always work. We've seen hundreds of examples of this. The Premier League is arguably the toughest league; Liverpool, despite not having a particularly strong squad, are currently 4th in the league.
I think that's an achievement; the top three teams are already very good. Catching them will be really difficult

[Adbitco]

Since Xabi Alonso’s appointment, I knew that the pressure he would get from Real Madrid would be more than he expected. I thought he would be able to overcome it, which was a bit hard for him. Even though we all know that Xabi Alonso tried his best for Real Madrid, that best was not enough. Real Madrid still have defaults in their defense. Although Bayer Leverkusen is not Real Madrid, Real Madrid was somehow too big for Xabi Alonso. If he is able to go to Liverpool after Slot, then I think he might be able to do something there because Xabi is better than Slot.

The pressure was something he was fully aware of and he knew exactly what he was going into but he didn't think that some players were going to back stab him. Back stabbing him I mean by ganging up against him. Alonso to me knew that there are definitely going to be ego problems in the team and I think he had thought the management was going to give him the necessary backings he needed to clamp those egos. At first it worked when he limited their freedom and some of the revolted but no serious issues but gradually, more players joined the revolt and the management didn't step in to help and address the issue by telling the players who the real boss is. Alonso was going to make a real difference in that team if only he was allowed to. Real Madrid players and ego is just on a different level.

[jakdanyel]

The 22nd week matches are going to start with a Manchester derby...

At Old Trafford of course the expectations by Manchester United fans will be bigger. But can they win though? Or even steal a point from their powerful opponent? I'm doubtful about that.  

Carrick has already changed Amorim's 3-defender formation to 4-2-3-1 they say. New system and another time period of adaptation for it. I don't think Manchester City will leave points there.

[Phoenix Anka]

Manchester United is currently like a team that is going to start another season because Amorim tactics have affected the team and the new manager will have a lot to do by getting out the best out of some players, Manchester City have, Smenyo, Cherki, Haaland, Doku and Foden who are very good in scoring goals and if you look at Manchester United there is not any player you will mention and think that they will score like two goals for Manchester United in the match, so Manchester City is winning the game.

On paper this match should be won by Manchester City, because I don't think Manchester United is at the same level with them right now and Manchester City also know how important this match is for them in the title race, but this is a derby match and teams seems to improve they way they play when it comes to derby match. I believe Manchester United will definitely put up a fight, but I still expect Manchester City to win the day, but I won't be surprised if there is a different outcome in the match.

A big derby will be played in three days. United attaches great importance to these matches. They especially value the Manchester City game. There is a great rivalry between the two teams from the same city. United can win, Manchester City can win, but in the end I expect an enjoyable match.

[Adiljutt156]

Today Chelsea will face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. What’s the prediction here? In my view, Arsenal players are drinking more Carabao, so they’re bound to win. ^{Joke, of course.} I’m curious whether Arsenal will beat Chelsea on penalties, like they did against Crystal Palace, or finish the job in regular time by scoring two goals. My prediction is 2–1, and I’m betting on  Arsenal win.

You are absolutely right. Arsenal football team performance is good in the last matches because they won more matches against different teams and they could not lose any match out of 5 matches which is good sign for that team. Chelsea football team performance is very weak because they won only 1 match out of 5 matches and two matches lost by that team and two matches were ended with draw result. Arsenal team head to head performance is also good because they won 2 matches out of 5 matches and Chelsea team could not win any match against Arsenal team as that is not capable team and they will lose this match but they should try to give hundred percent to win this match.

[Amphenomenon]

Xabi Alonso would have been Liverpool manager if he had not accepted the Real Madrid job last season. I agree with you, if Slot fails to improve Liverpool before the end of the season, we may see Xabi Alonso take over the role next season, they club is interested to bring him to the club, but this does not happen.

Xabi Alonso will be loved more than Slot if he keep up a good performance. I won't be surprised if the management are already making contact with him already about next season because he is one of the most capable manager to fit the role.

It would be interesting if Luis Enrique could become Manchester United head coach.

Luis Enrique is not leaving PSG, I doubt he would want to neither does PSG management want that.

[Distraction]

Xabi Alonso will be loved more than Slot if he keep up a good performance. I won't be surprised if the management are already making contact with him already about next season because he is one of the most capable manager to fit the role.

Xabi Alonso played for Liverpool in the past. I think the fans would love to see him back as a manager there.    I don't believe in Slot to be much permanent there.

Liverpool likes to give their managers more time unlike other teams. But I think they will run out of patience at some point.

Luis Enrique is not leaving PSG, I doubt he would want to neither does PSG management want that.

For now yeah I also don't see it happening. It depends on the success rate this season. If he has a bad season then maybe he might get sacked at the end of the season.

[Minor Miner]

On paper this match should be won by Manchester City, because I don't think Manchester United is at the same level with them right now and Manchester City also know how important this match is for them in the title race, but this is a derby match and teams seems to improve they way they play when it comes to derby match. I believe Manchester United will definitely put up a fight, but I still expect Manchester City to win the day, but I won't be surprised if there is a different outcome in the match.

Manchester City are the favourites in this match. They are in good form. Manchester United have a strong squad but their performance is poor. They have not shown any improvement even after the sacking of coach Amorim. Naturally, City has a big chance of winning.

But in the past seasons, we have seen that City vs United matches are always exciting. Both teams have won two of the last 5 head to head match. United were in very bad form last season. But then they managed toa draw in the home match against United. Even though City are favourites in this match, there is no guarantee that they will win.

[Promocodeudo]

Since Xabi Alonso’s appointment, I knew that the pressure he would get from Real Madrid would be more than he expected. I thought he would be able to overcome it, which was a bit hard for him. Even though we all know that Xabi Alonso tried his best for Real Madrid, that best was not enough. Real Madrid still have defaults in their defense. Although Bayer Leverkusen is not Real Madrid, Real Madrid was somehow too big for Xabi Alonso. If he is able to go to Liverpool after Slot, then I think he might be able to do something there because Xabi is better than Slot.

Even Xabi Alonso knows the pressure he was going to get before accepting the offer to become the coach of Real Madrid but the sudden decision he made by leaving the team when he couldn't take them to the position they expected is best for him. He was doing so great at Leverkusen and should have stayed with the team but his decision to coach the biggest team in the world comes with a bigger challenge but he couldn't take the club to their expected position.

He took the best decision you're right and we know but how about taking up such role knowing very well that it won't be easy and you might not be able to achieve what they club need from them whats that for, he don't want to answer a sack manager, but he couldn't do what the club wants from him, that's to say that as some point he couldn't take it any longer and couldn't also face his fears, or is because he wanted to answer a manager that has managed such a big club before, don't we think that Realmdrid is big for Xabi alonso to coach, and may be he's realizing that at this die minute.

[GiftedMAN]

He took the best decision you're right and we know but how about taking up such role knowing very well that it won't be easy and you might not be able to achieve what they club need from them whats that for, he don't want to answer a sack manager, but he couldn't do what the club wants from him, that's to say that as some point he couldn't take it any longer and couldn't also face his fears, or is because he wanted to answer a manager that has managed such a big club before, don't we think that Realmdrid is big for Xabi alonso to coach, and may be he's realizing that at this die minute.

All this questions should be directed to Xabi Alonso himself because only him can give good response to the questions you are asking her meanwhile his aim was to have Real Madrid as one of the clubs he has managed in his portfolios but I don't think he considered the big task ahead of the job before choosing the job. Xabi was afraid to continue because he wasn't sure if he was going to win a trophy for the team this season and he's sure that he as going to be sacked if he couldn't win any trophy that was why he decided to step down to avoid further embarrassment after the end of the season. Managers should consider the clubs they want to choose before moving to the club where they were already successful, if Xabi has remained at Bayer Leverkusen by now he would still be regarded as a good manager.

[Issa56]

Manchester City are the favourites in this match. They are in good form. Manchester United have a strong squad but their performance is poor. They have not shown any improvement even after the sacking of coach Amorim. Naturally, City has a big chance of winning.

Manchester city performance hasn’t been so good lately, we can all see how they have been performing lately, their performance hasn’t been so good, but they play better than Manchester United, and I think they should be able to win the match, if Manchester United can’t win, then the match might end as draw, I don’t really expect much from Manchester United in the match.

Manchester United just sacked their coach which is going to destabilize them more, but we know they playing against Manchester city so even if they are not in form, they going to play well in the match, but getting a win in the match is just going to be a difficult one for them.