*** The official 2025/26 Premier League thread ***

[Bedfordspurs]

Wirtz doesn't fit at all, they haven't played a free role type like that and he looks way over paid for

The RW at RB is a shocker too

They have signed so top drawer players
But none fit what they had
Frimpong can’t defend but is good attacking (not great)
kerkez is good at attacking but erratic in defence IMO
Wirtz is class but then so was another ex Leverkusen player who went to Chelsea and maybe moved a year too early (they sold him to Arsenal)
Their striker options are top drawer and quality players but the supply line doesn’t seem to be there
Salah seems to have dropped off a lot too

 

[K.D.D.D.D.Soc]

I see Ange has gone with 5 defenders, a holding midfielder and a thug today, big change from his style with us.

 

[fernadez]

I see Ange has gone with 5 defenders, a holding midfielder and a thug today, big change from his style with us.

Played it in that Everton game which I've tried to erase from my memory.

 

[tommysvr]

He played 3 at the back for a long time as Australia manager. They also played that formation in midweek.

 

[Legohamster]

Sky Multiview is pretty good when there is this number of games on at once

 

[Robspur12]

Ange shaking his head on the sidelines...where have I seen that before,.

 

[Legohamster]

That was so weak by MGW

 

[Nutter-Naylor]

Ange Postanoclue

 

[paxtonwolf]

Ange shaking his head on the sidelines...where have I seen that before,.

ha ha you read my mind

Initially once appointed, I thought yes Ange will win them a trophy in his 2nd season...the Championship.

That's in doubt now, I dont see him being at Forest in April, let alone next season

 

[paxtonwolf]

Palace winning again, they are on some run right now

 

[paxtonwolf]

Villa coming into some form, just in time for their visit in 2 weeks timw

 

[Mikey10]

Villa coming into some form, just in time for their visit in 2 weeks timw

Forget any chance of points in that one - I’m at it.

 

[paxtonwolf]

Everton equalise that will do

 

[paxtonwolf]

Not sure how Toon are only 1-0 up

edit: Might not be soon, Penalty

 

[fernadez]

Everton equalise that will do

Palace threw about 100 chances away before Everton scored. Been battering them.

 

[Legohamster]

Not sure how Toon are only 1-0 up

edit: Might not be soon, Penalty

Even with a changed formation they look garbage defending.

 

[paxtonwolf]

Ange - we've seen the pose before

 

[paxtonwolf]

Palace threw about 100 chances away before Everton scored. Been battering them.

They look a threat this season Palace, a point for Everton will help us out

 

[paxtonwolf]

"Sacked in the morning". He's heard that before

 

[fernadez]

Nice variation from Ange there adopting 'The Thinker' pose.

Added to the head shake, hands in pockets and hands outstretched he already had in his locker.