Premier League 2025-26

statto · February 02, 2026, 12:01:52 PM

Quote from: johnnycool on February 02, 2026, 11:54:42 AM
Quote from: J70 on February 02, 2026, 10:14:48 AM
Quote from: moonster on February 01, 2026, 11:13:49 PMLiverpool will overtake both Man C and A Villa for second spot.

Based on what?

Unless things change dramatically, Liverpool are in a dogfight for fourth or fifth.

Impressive and all as they were for 60 minutes on Saturday, they were awful for the first 30.

Liverpool are entirely dependent on 2 players keeping up their top level performances to have a chance of a top 4 place.

Ekitike and Szoboszlai, no matter where he plays are now the main men at Anfield.

Don't think that is the case. If Konate and Virgil find some form then there should be more clean sheets. They have conceded in 17/24 premier league games which is below the level you would expect. More clean sheets equals more points.

Wirtz has also been very good the last few months and if Salah can find some sort of form this would also help with the top 4 push and would compensate for any drop off from Szoboszlai oe Ekitike.

square_ball · February 02, 2026, 12:06:12 PM

Wirtz does look very good the past 6 weeks. It'll be interesting to see how Slot sets them up when Isak returns.

laoislad · February 02, 2026, 12:15:19 PM

Quote from: square_ball on February 02, 2026, 12:06:12 PMWirtz does look very good the past 6 weeks. It'll be interesting to see how Slot sets them up when Isak returns.

We're not going to see the best of Isak until next season, not sure when he's due back but there probably won't be much of the season left.
Will Slot even be there next season is another question.

Milltown Row2 · February 02, 2026, 01:02:21 PM

Quote from: NAG1 on February 02, 2026, 09:55:28 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on February 02, 2026, 09:47:01 AMUnited and Chelsea could possibly catxh Villa the way things are going. Annoyingly Liverpool and Chelsea have started winning at the same time United have.

The longer both keep going in Europe and FA Cup the more it should play to United being fresher for the league games, but that's a big if going by recent seasons.

Getting a European spot would be a bonus considering their recent form, I'm just happy that guy gets his hair cut

statto · February 03, 2026, 03:56:14 PM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4g01rmz1lqo

Light a candle for Dwight and his partner at weekend.

moonster · February 03, 2026, 07:39:08 PM

This spoofer Rosiener will be showing up against set piece Athletic tonight. Will be shattered after cup final against West Ham at weekend.

Saka won't be much of a loss, can't cross the road anyway.

quit yo jibbajabba · February 03, 2026, 08:33:33 PM

I know this is carabao and not premiership but jees football as a spectacle is finished, for me anyway. Foul after foul, jostling at every set piece, which take an age to set up, girnin st the ref over nearly everything. So stop start

Maybe I'm just getting too old

Blowitupref · February 03, 2026, 08:58:22 PM

Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 03, 2026, 08:33:33 PMI know this is carabao and not premiership but jees football as a spectacle is finished, for me anyway. Foul after foul, jostling at every set piece, which take an age to set up, girnin st the ref over nearly everything. So stop start

Maybe I'm just getting too old

It's truly boring and Arsenal have been involved in a lot of these type of contests this season now.

moonster · February 03, 2026, 09:27:34 PM

Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 03, 2026, 08:33:33 PMI know this is carabao and not premiership but jees football as a spectacle is finished, for me anyway. Foul after foul, jostling at every set piece, which take an age to set up, girnin st the ref over nearly everything. So stop start

Maybe I'm just getting too old

Modern PL. Playing for set pieces and hoof ball up in air. Will be Arsenal and Man City final

Blowitupref · February 03, 2026, 09:58:17 PM

Former Chelsea player seals the win for Arsenal, into a first cup final for 6 years and that was in front of a empty Wembley during covid.

Mourne Red · February 03, 2026, 09:58:30 PM

Declan Rice superb again

square_ball · February 03, 2026, 10:18:14 PM

Rosenior did realise it was a cup tie? Looked like he was playing for a point in the league. Cowardly performance from Chelsea.

statto · Reply #762 - Re: Premier League 2025-26

Arsenal did the hard work in the first leg. Arteta playing with the handbrake on will catch them out in the Champions League eventually, but they should win the league at a canter now given how poor Liverpool and City have been this season.

As others have said the EPL is getting hard to watch.

johnnycool · Reply #763 - Re: Premier League 2025-26

Quote from: statto on Today at 08:18:04 AMArsenal did the hard work in the first leg. Arteta playing with the handbrake on will catch them out in the Champions League eventually, but they should win the league at a canter now given how poor Liverpool and City have been this season.

As others have said the EPL is getting hard to watch.

Referees are letting a fair bit of blatant pushing in the back go in the PL.

I've never noticed it so much as this season.

Milltown Row2 · Reply #764 - Re: Premier League 2025-26

Quote from: statto on Today at 08:18:04 AMArsenal did the hard work in the first leg. Arteta playing with the handbrake on will catch them out in the Champions League eventually, but they should win the league at a canter now given how poor Liverpool and City have been this season.

As others have said the EPL is getting hard to watch.

Was it better last year?