Topic: ⚽ Premier League 2023/2024 Discussion Thread ⚽ - page 401. (Read 77933 times)

What I am more excited to see is their playoff match against Bayern Munich in April. I believe  Bayern Munich will win, however, considering their performance and experience. Arsenal’s squad is very young, lacking experience for these big games. Experience plays a big role in these kinds of matches. Bayern Munich on the other hand has always been playing these knockout games.

The Premier League fight is also getting very interesting as Liverpool and Arsenal both have the same amount of points and Manchester City is only one point behind them. But for some reason, I think Manchester City will end up winning the Premier League anyway. But I think one of the most important matches to decide is the match between Arsenal and Manchester City on March 31. This could have a big impact on the title race.

Arsenal scoring 31 goals in the shortest month of the year is just outrageous. If they can keep this up, I think they will be unbeatable.

City's talismanic and charismatic midfielder is into the last 18 months of his contract and will turn 33 in June, which could give the club an uncomfortable situation when it comes to discussing his future, particularly if he asks for a new contract to ward off the interest from Saudi Arabia and potentially Major League Soccer. To many, particularly the huge supporters who rose to their feet to welcome De Bruyne back from injury in January, City giving one of their best ever players a bumper new deal is a no-brainer. However, the club have an unwritten policy when it comes to contract negotiations to players into their thirties, which in theory prevents them from offering long-term deals. The policy is intended to prevent them paying high salaries for years-on-end to individuals who are no longer worth it.

 They are not the only club to do it. Bayern Munich only offer 12-month contracts to existing players who are past the age of 30. And notwithstanding their current season, it has served the Bavarians pretty well over the years. The main exception is Kyle Walker, who signed a three-year contract last summer at the age of 33. City were prepared to be flexible in that instance as Walker had a serious offer on the table from Bayern Munich and were wary of losing another senior player at the same time as parting with Gundogan. So far it is working out well, with Walker captaining the team and playing with even more consistency than last season, despite the turmoil in his private life.

 Nonetheless, City would be better off keeping Walker as the exception rather than making him the catalyst to end the policy. Even if it means parting ways with De Bruyne in 2025 or even sooner. KDB is one of the club’s greatest player if not the greatest especially as the numbers speaks for him. As a midfielder the heights he’s attained is worthy of every commendation and appreciation. The club can decide to appreciate him in better ways and cash out from him especially as finance is needed to keep the club moving. KDB is still worth it and I think staying one more season after his contract expires wouldn’t be a big deal as his presence will help in building the younger generation.

This is surprising to me truthfully. Because normally you would expect Liverpool or Manchester City to be the highest scoring teams. Liverpool have Salah who has been taking a big responsibility about this and it is Haaland for Manchester City. Arsenal don't even have a star name in their centre-forward position. Gabriel Jesus is also not like in the past after injuries he suffered. 

Arsenal are still able to score a lot of goals thanks to the great teamwork and distribution of the goals among many players. 

I can't even imagine what can happen if they make a much better striker transfer than their current options.

I understand what you are saying regarding Arsenal current improvement in performance but for me it is not convincing enough.
the reason I say this is because it is clear that last season's competition looked easier than this season, last season when they only competed with Man City without any other competing teams, but in the end Arsenal also failed to reach the top of the standings, whereas this season Arsenal is not only competing with Man City, but there is also Liverpool, which is a strong competitor to win the EPL title, while the difference between these three teams is always close because Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool both have big ambitions to win the title this season so they each maintain their performance.

from this statement it may be clear that this season's competition is very difficult to predict before there is one team that looks stronger than the three teams and you may have an opinion that Arsenal has a big chance of getting the title but for me Man City or Liverpool also have great opportunity to get to the top of the standings this season.

He really needs to be obsessed to see Arsenal lift the EPL trophy this time around because it has been years since they did that. They can't afford to let this season's PL title not be in their custody after showing a magnificent performance we can all be proud of, it got them the EPL trophy after 20 years of waiting without a single PL trophy in their hands. It will be surprising if Manchester City should jump Liverpool and Arsenal to lift the EPL trophy.

But for now KDB is still worth it. In terms of contracts, he will reach the time to run out but it is still very discussable for new contract issues, especially with the current conditions KDB is still one of the important factors in the midfield of Manchester City because he is indeed one of the good movers and of course he is still a good leader in the field. In terms of age he is also still not too old because the age he currently has for the size of the player is actually a fairly mature age in terms of mind and in terms of performance so that he is still very worthy of being retained because after all we must be aware that in fact there are still many ages older than KDB who are still playing in the EPL or big clubs so that it does not become a threat that really has to be thought of if he is retained.

But it would be different from a business point of view because apart from performances on the field for a club then surely business is another factor to make someone can leave easily and Manchester City is also a businessman so everything is still very possible in this case. It would be great to find a suitable successor first before actually letting KDB go just like Madrid who are seriously looking for a replacement player first for Modric and Kross in midfield. Even then, Manchester City must do it if they really think they want to sell KDB later.

Yea, from previous season shows that Arsenal should not be trusted on their consistency, because if there is a little injury on any of the first 11 players it might become a big problem for the team. This is why no one knows for how long will they be able to maintain their consistency to the end of the end of the season.

Like uiu said Liverpool and Manchester city is still the two clubs that people are looking up to no matter that Arsenal is on the first position. Manchester city against Arsenal match is what will determine if Arsenal will be able to continue to be on the top of the league. A very tight corner for both three rivals.

When a team’s key player star attaining a certain age, the options of a sell out of the player is considered especially if he’s still in contract as this will help the club generate funds. Finance is one major way to keep a club or business running and on that note, the need to always try to do the needed to pump in money for the club is key. Man City’s midfield expert, KDB is already attaining the age where he seems not to offer much to the club because of his age. His performance wouldn’t be up like it used to be when he was much younger.

 A lot would want the club to consider selling him out and cashing out real good especially from the Saudi Clubs as they’ll be willing to pay handsomely for him. I feel the club can still keep for him for one more season and use his presence to build the younger generation and that way get a perfect replacement for the dude in the midfield. If they let him leave anytime soon, I think they will probably be regretting it as this guy is really a killer when it comes to handling the midfield. Well with money anything is possible and we can only suggest for the club.

 The club too is already grooming a player to replace him when he’s gone and who knows they might have considered the options and are ready to cash out on his transfer. Whatever be the case, I know Pep still remains the centre and he’s tactically sound and knows what’s best for the club. Any decision he takes will be considered and respected by the club. I’m having high hopes that they’ll let KDB stay at least one more season till they’re ready and the replacement is ready and I think that’s the best option for the club.

Arteta is very obsessed with seeing his club win the EPL and paid off Arsenal's mistake last season, but his competition is getting even tougher since it's not only Arsenal and Manchester City. Liverpool is now joining the title race. I'm sure Arsenal can bottle this season again like the previous one.


We are still around 9-10 matches remaining before the end of season. Arsenal is still possible to repeat the same result achieved by the club last season. In terms of mentality, arsenal is far weak compared to manchester city and Liverpool.
Liverpool and City are being favored to win the competition soon. Arsenal needs to work even harder.

This Mikel Arteta's gunner's scored thirty plus goals in the month of February and they're top of the Premier League Table right. This flight to the top of the Premier League hasn't come by luck or whatever but they have definitely earned this position through hardworking, discipline and consistency. They might not have the best of the best squad but they have unity, sportsmanship and everything. The win over Brentford gave me shivers despite not being a fan, that goal.from Kai Havertz displayed how seriously they want to ein the Premier League Competition. Lots of predictions ruling Arsenal off bit I don't think that would have same way they might have predicted.

Did I not say the other week they remind me of Napoli from last season? They failed to win the other season  ( 2 seasons ago ) but did all they could do last season to graph the Scudetto Competition.

Losing to West Ham and Fulham sank em from the top of the Premier League Competition during the festive periods. They lacking a central forward is well obvious but right now they be playing game after game with one and that incredibly beautiful.

We have Arsenal in another title race. After being unsuccessful in the one in the previous season they are trying for it again. I must admit that they are in a really great shape recently as well. They have been winning for 8 weeks in a row. This is really a huge form they have had so far. However how long can they go on like this?

I remember a similar scenario from the previous season. They lost three points in really unexpected games and lost their chance. Now they have two opponents in the race. I see Liverpool and Manchester City's chance more than them honestly.  

There are some players which you shouldn’t just sell anyhow, the only thing which I know is affecting De Bruyne is the injury, De Bruyne is not a player which you can easily get replacement for, and we saw how the absence of De Bruyne affected Manchester City performance at the beginning of the season. You will notice that most matches that De Bruyne is absent, Manchester City performance is not really impressive. If Manchester City sells De Bruyne, who will be replacing him? And who is going to be feeding Haaland with passes? If you notice that Haaland do score more goals when De Bruyne is in a match.

Seriously I will suggest they shouldn’t sell De Bruyne yet, they shouldn’t be moved by the money, because I haven’t seen any player that can replace de Bruyne, the only thing affecting him is just the injury.

That's a little hard to do but when it comes to business and money then anything can still happen. Although there will definitely be a lot of changes when KDB is not present in the squad and there are no more players as creative as him in managing the Manchester City midfield but when it comes to money then anything can still happen.
There will definitely be a lot of regrets if indeed KDB has to leave Manchester City for next season because after all we know Manchester City is weak without KDB in it considering there is no substitute that can really be used as a reference for organising attacks and it was proven when KDB was injured in a period of time not long before Manchester City was really troubled by his performance.
I think Manchester City are definitely considering this but if in the end the worst possibility of KDB leaving the squad then surely they will look for replacement options first because after all this is an important thing. If last season there was still Gundogan as a good midfield organiser apart from KDB but now there is no one else who can do it well apart from KDB in the Manchester City squad.

But then last season, Arsenal did well consistently until the game against Southampton and further more ahead. They should have been Champions of the Premier League Competition if not for the limitations of depth they had within the squad. Like I always say, Arsenal off course reminds me of Napoli from last two seasons and last season. Strikes me that Arsenal is following the same footsteps this season also. In the Premier League game against Manchester City, they'll be with Kevin De Bruyne and these would be such a good game for them the gunners to win if they can take control.

I feel like they're going to be winners of the Competition and would go a long way to win it. The improvement brought in had also been seen working perfectly fine. It seem like Mikel Arteta is also following Pep Guardiola's style of not using a central forward to win the Premier League Competition only attackers.

Well in every business around the globe, there’s always a retirement age as one can’t continue to fill a particular position forever. This is because due to age, his or her performance will sure decline and won’t be able to be more efficient like when they were much younger. This happens to all sphere of work around the globe talk more of football which is a contact sport and requires physicality. As a football player, there’s a time you get to and you won’t be able to run into some tackles anymore like you did when you were younger.

 This is the reason why you see most of the players who were exceedingly wonderful at their prime, when they get old, they go and play in leagues that the style of football doesn’t require much strength and pace as it could affect their health. This is the case for Man City and KDB at this point. Yes we all know the effect KDB adds and bring to this city squad but we can’t just overlook his age and retirement drawing closer as this is one major factor to know if the Club should keep him. Yes, I’m with the club if they decide to keep him for one more season as his presence can help in training the younger generations and that way, one of the young lads can develop his or her football and start to perform like KDB.

 Also his presence next season will be a big boost because a Man like KDB should be bowing out with winning the EPL as that way he’ll get a very loud applaud as it ought to be. Though even if he decides to leave now, I think he’s paid his dues to the club and he’s really deserving of so many accolades. The club can also consider keeping him to help out in training of young players but I don’t think this is very realistic as the dude still has potentials and could perform at his peak in the fast rising Saudi Premier league. For this season and next the club should still consider keeping him as it’ll do them more good to have that midfielder expert around than playing without him.

Arsenal have been usual with loss consistency at the end season, its not the first time have been last several season Arsenal always got difficult for winning in the last game weeks of Premier League. Last season almost close become the winner but losses on many crucial match exactly against Manchester City and dropped to 2nd standings after leading top position more longer time than Manchester City.
I withdrew Arsenal from premier league winner candidate for this season although manage with the top position standings, they can't compete and keep consistency their performance until the last game weeks exactly have to face with many top premier league teams from Manchester City, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

So far this season, the gunners have shown they can commit to being consistent and can still perform in other league fixtures even if they encounter a loss in any of their matches. The champions league qualification has done more to sharpen this sides focus and am sure they are ready to hold onto their top spot position on the EPL with more consistent performance no matter how uneasy it might be,in the next few fixtures.
Last season was just unfortunate, but with the kind of steam the team is gathering this season, it will be hard to ignore them as possible champions of the EPL in the end.

Last season Arsenal only focused on Premier League matches but they also failed to maintain consistency at the end of the season.
It's all about mentality and Arsenal is a team that doesn't have a good mentality (in the previous season) so this season many doubt Arsenal because of this, when they are under pressure their performance will really decline.
And indeed, in terms of mentality, it must be admitted that Liverpool and Man City are much better than Arsenal, but I still hope that there will be something different from Arsenal this season because in terms of strength, the Arsenal team this season is much stronger than last season.
Having to share focus between the Champions League and the Premier League, I think it would actually be better if it went as desired, most likely it would also improve the mentality and confidence of the Arsenal team.

Arsenal will face a pretty hectic schedule at the moment after they have secured a forge in the Champions League, Arsenal's tough journey this season I think will begin soon and what you are saying is very true because at times like this the consistency of the Arsenal squad is tested, I think Arteta must be able to balance their squad to keep their position in the league and their chances in the Champions League.  In the next two weeks, Arsenal will get a real test in the Premier League competition by facing Manchester City and if they win of course the chances of winning the Premier League season are wide open.

I think comparing Arsenal and Manchester City can be a reference for us to see who deserves to win the Premier League this season, but I think, the depth of the squad that both teams have is actually what really affects their consistency at the moment, Manchester City have good consistency because they are supported by qualified squad depth both main and reserve players, while Arsenal only have good main players  but their reserve squad is pretty bad, so that is what causes Arsenal often inconsistent when facing a busy schedule.

as I said previously in this thread, Arsenal always find it difficult to maintain the consistent performance of their players and on the one hand we will see Arsenal really have to maintain the performance of their players to remain stable ahead of big matches in the UCL and this is like a new experience that is difficult to done.
this is different from Man City, which is used to a match schedule like this, so the match schedule will also affect the future at the end of the season, except when Arsenal fail in the UCL, of course they can focus on every EPL match to get the title they want.
currently Arsenal is at the top of the standings and many people will praise this team but look later when Arsenal failure against Man City will bring about a big change in the standings.