Premier League 2024-2025

AustinPowers · July 30, 2025, 11:00:44 PM

This time of year was always interesting for transfer rumours and new signings. Now I haven't a clue who 90% of new PL signings are.

I can't get excited about the new season at all . Granted, that's partly down to me following United .

I miss the 1990's.

SouthOfThe Bann · July 30, 2025, 11:41:45 PM

Quote from: Look-Up! on July 30, 2025, 08:02:10 PMI'm not sure on Liverpool. A lot of change there, looks exciting on paper but doesn't always translate. Could be vulnerable defensively.

Think Arsenal will struggle for goals again despite signings. Fall shy of 80 points.

Think City will go well enough. I think Chelsea have a great squad if they settle.

No way Man Utd get relegated. 30 points will be enough and there's too many other clubs are going to really struggle up front. But if I had to bet on them, it'd be for managerial upheaval again.

I just said the exact same thing earlier today.

Liverpool could find it hard to keep all their players happy.

Incredible squad no doubt but Isak will want to play every game if signed.

lurganblue · August 06, 2025, 03:23:32 PM

Newcastle seem to be taking an absolute pasting in their attempts to improve their squad. Apart from Elanga, their main targets are going to Liverpool, Spurs and even United. Plus they could be losing their star. Champions League football appears to have not helped them at all.

NAG1 · August 06, 2025, 03:28:31 PM

Quote from: lurganblue on August 06, 2025, 03:23:32 PMNewcastle seem to be taking an absolute pasting in their attempts to improve their squad. Apart from Elanga, their main targets are going to Liverpool, Spurs and even United. Plus they could be losing their star. Champions League football appears to have not helped them at all.

Listened to something the other day on a pod cast and it seems they are having difficulty in selling, living in the area to potential signings. London has the biggest draw in terms of a place live, with United still being able to compete with their profile.

statto · August 06, 2025, 03:37:13 PM

Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on July 30, 2025, 11:41:45 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on July 30, 2025, 08:02:10 PMI'm not sure on Liverpool. A lot of change there, looks exciting on paper but doesn't always translate. Could be vulnerable defensively.

Think Arsenal will struggle for goals again despite signings. Fall shy of 80 points.

Think City will go well enough. I think Chelsea have a great squad if they settle.

No way Man Utd get relegated. 30 points will be enough and there's too many other clubs are going to really struggle up front. But if I had to bet on them, it'd be for managerial upheaval again.

I just said the exact same thing earlier today.

Liverpool could find it hard to keep all their players happy.

Incredible squad no doubt but Isak will want to play every game if signed.

Last year they had Diaz, Gakpo, Nunez, Jota, Salah, Chiesa and Elliot who could operate in front three roles.

Ekitike has came in Diaz and Jota(rip) of the regular starters not going to be there and a few more likely to leave of the above. So they are probably still a little short there.

A new left back was required as Robertson looks to be ageing and TAA and a replacement was also required.

They have been doing business in areas that needed reinforced. They seem to have learned from a few years ago when didn't reinforce an ageing midfield.

Cunny Funt · August 06, 2025, 03:43:22 PM

New thread or at least update the thread heading.

Captain Scarlet · August 06, 2025, 04:13:47 PM

Are City in bad shape still? Their defence was looking its age last year and exposed without Rodri.
I know he is class but Christ one man can't plug all those gaps with the other midfielders no spring chickens.
They have flashy lads out wise and Haaland will bang them in, but they don't seem to be shoring things up.

Liverpool's business has been top class, even without Isak. If Arsenal's #9 can do the business they won't rely on Saka so much. They also have Zubimendi and Merino to let Rice push on more.

I know it was Club WC, but Chelsea destroyed PSG and if they settle are another serious outfit.

gallsman · August 06, 2025, 06:46:55 PM

It may have been Club WC, but it was a full PSG team who were trying to win the thing. Chelsea will absolutely be a force.

From the Bunker · August 07, 2025, 12:16:01 PM

Quote from: gallsman on August 06, 2025, 06:46:55 PMIt may have been Club WC, but it was a full PSG team who were trying to win the thing. Chelsea will absolutely be a force.

Yeah, but you'd have to wonder about how mentally tired PSG were going in this.

gallsman · August 07, 2025, 12:24:06 PM

They had torched everyone up to that point.

From the Bunker · August 07, 2025, 12:26:09 PM

Quote from: gallsman on August 07, 2025, 12:24:06 PMThey had torched everyone up to that point.

Fair enough - I paid little or no attention to the Club WC.

ONeill · August 07, 2025, 10:33:47 PM

Only a pre-season friendly, but I thought Liverpool were exciting to watch v Athletic.

I can see them hammering a few sides this year.

Captain Scarlet · August 07, 2025, 11:59:04 PM

Everything you see of Wirtz and his interviews he just seems a class act.
Sesko inbound for United but they still need legs in the middle and a keeper.