Premier League 2025-26

[J70]

Yep, does it really matter how they score their goals? They have superb weapons in Declan Rice's delivery and the ability of the likes of Gabriel in attacking the ball and scoring. Maybe teams will learn how to defend them better, but they've had this strength for quite a while. As said, they're just much tighter in defense now as well.

[quit yo jibbajabba]

From a winning the title point of view - no

From an entertainment point of view - yes

[mrdeeds]

Arsenal face the deepest defensive lines of any team and yet they are accused of being boring? For an open game you need two teams to go for it like Arsenal playing Athletico. Even Pep parked the bus against Arsenal and Haaland was positioned at left back at times in game.

[thewobbler]

Arsenal face the deepest defensive lines of any team and yet they are accused of being boring? For an open game you need two teams to go for it like Arsenal playing Athletico. Even Pep parked the bus against Arsenal and Haaland was positioned at left back at times in game.

I just checked back through your posts to make sure you're not a WUM, and it seems not.

But by god this post feels like an absolute pisstake.

[mrdeeds]

Arsenal face the deepest defensive lines of any team and yet they are accused of being boring? For an open game you need two teams to go for it like Arsenal playing Athletico. Even Pep parked the bus against Arsenal and Haaland was positioned at left back at times in game.

I just checked back through your posts to make sure you're not a WUM, and it seems not.

But by god this post feels like an absolute pisstake.

In what way? Stats show Arsenal play the highest line and face the lowest. Also that Arsenal have more touches in opposition box compared to other teams.

[tiempo]

From a winning the title point of view - no

From an entertainment point of view - yes

3 entertaining points at a time

[Look-Up!]

10 games in, over a quarter of the way there!

Have to say, apart from Arsenal, extremely slow pace being set so far. Huge congestion in the middle of the table, with 4 points separating 2nd and 11th. Everyone has had a wobble apart from gunners. Bottom three at a crawl too. Managerial changes may come good and improve performances but looking like a low bar being set for survival. Wolves look goosed already. They've turned it around before with a change in the dugout but ETH being mentioned as replacement wouldn't be tempting you to back them for redemption.

Huge top 4 clashes this weekend. City v Liverpool and Arsenal away to the mighty Sunderland. Not too many would have picked them start of season. While well organised I think they'll struggle badly against the league leaders. City and Liverpool is a hard one to call. Don't know what tactics Slot will deploy but can see a high line being very badly exposed against this current direct ball Pep outfit. If Haaland gets released in behind them the way they've being doing of late it will be a long afternoon for the scousers. Either way it's good news for Arteta's men no matter what happens as at least one of them will be dropping points. They'll need to score against the black cats themselves of course, but I think they will. Might take a set piece, again, but that hardly matters.

[quit yo jibbajabba]

Very stop start so far mainly due to the internationals. Hard to get excited about it all. Maybe I'm just getting old

[rodney trotter]

Tottenham say they are supporting Destiny Udogie after confirming the Italy defender was allegedly threatened with a gun by a football agent.

On Monday, BBC Sport reported an unnamed Premier League footballer was targeted in London on 6 September.

Another man is also alleged to have been blackmailed and threatened by the same individual during the incident in question. No injuries were reported.

The Metropolitan police, who are investigating, said a 31-year-old man was arrested on 8 September on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, blackmail and driving without a licence. He has been bailed while enquiries continue.

In a statement on Tuesday, Spurs said: "We have been providing support for Destiny and his family since the incident and will continue to do so. Given this is a legal matter, we cannot comment any further.

[Blowitupref]

Sunderland good start to the season continues with a 2-2 draw against Arsenal.

[seafoid]

Sunderland good start to the season continues with a 2-2 draw against Arsenal.

Arsenal drop 2 points. Liverpool vs Man City tomorrow. If Man City win they will be 4 points behind Arsenal. If Liverpool win they will be 5 points behind Arsenal. 

[seafoid]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/11/08/sunderland-vs-arsenal-live-score-latest-updates-premier/

"Arsenal have ticked a lot of boxes as title contenders so far this season, but they left Sunderland after this bruising draw with a question mark against them.

Could they scrap and fight for a win when things were not going well? When they were being frustrated and annoyed, could they find a way to take three points?

When they are being bullied, when they are being roughed up, when they are being dragged into a football match resembling a combat sport, in front of a partisan home crowd, a long way from home, could they bite down, stick their chin down and punch back?

The answer appeared to be a resounding yes right up until the moment, under pressure at the end, they allowed Sunderland to equalise through Brian Brobbey
Beaten up by their hosts before half-time, Arsenal looked fragile; vulnerable for the first time in a while. The way they came out in the second and took control of the contest was encouraging, but they could not hold on because they could not clear their lines. Their lead at the top of the table could be well be cut and others will look at this and believe Arsenal can be hurt.

If you get in their face, if you scratch and claw, go direct and hustle them for every second ball, is this the blueprint to derail another Arsenal title charge?"

[Mourne Red]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/11/08/sunderland-vs-arsenal-live-score-latest-updates-premier/

"Arsenal have ticked a lot of boxes as title contenders so far this season, but they left Sunderland after this bruising draw with a question mark against them.

Could they scrap and fight for a win when things were not going well? When they were being frustrated and annoyed, could they find a way to take three points?

When they are being bullied, when they are being roughed up, when they are being dragged into a football match resembling a combat sport, in front of a partisan home crowd, a long way from home, could they bite down, stick their chin down and punch back?

The answer appeared to be a resounding yes right up until the moment, under pressure at the end, they allowed Sunderland to equalise through Brian Brobbey
Beaten up by their hosts before half-time, Arsenal looked fragile; vulnerable for the first time in a while. The way they came out in the second and took control of the contest was encouraging, but they could not hold on because they could not clear their lines. Their lead at the top of the table could be well be cut and others will look at this and believe Arsenal can be hurt.

If you get in their face, if you scratch and claw, go direct and hustle them for every second ball, is this the blueprint to derail another Arsenal title charge?"

I don't think the squad left bruised but certainly Arteta.. 1 sub the whole game and on 87 mins, absolutely scandalous

[Blowitupref]

Keith Andrews Brentford with another good win this afternoon.  Newcastle having a bit of struggle this season with just 3 wins in 11 games and only two points off 18th place.

[Armagh18]

Keith Andrews Brentford with another good win this afternoon.  Newcastle having a bit of struggle this season with just 3 wins in 11 games and only two points off 18th place.

Wild how tight that league is at the minute.