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

[DaveT316]

Yeah fair play to those who predicted they'd get very little in these 3 games, I thought they'd do better. Such a shame ....

 

[yiddo37]

I do, and thats why i am not counting my chickens. This is far from a done deal

Well thanks for bringing up that scenario from 10 years ago, another thing to stress about.

 

[glasgowspur]

The international break and fa Cup weekend killed the little momentum WHU had.

 

[Robbo]

Whatever happens, at least there won't be a biannual cup final against that annoying team next season. That's a positive.

 

[DeanoAustin]

I’ve just seen the United handball. While it’s good to see a referee not blindly following VAR, that’s an absolute shocker. When you consider some of the handballs given, it makes no sense…

 

[ricky2tricky4city]

Why on Earth would you mention that?
You DO REMEMBER what happened?

If there's anything pessimistic to say Paxtons your man

 

[Sandman]

I only just saw the Spam game. And soucek handball is a penalty. And how does he not get sent off for kicking Guimareas twice whilst he is on the floow? I just dont get it?

 

[Sandman]

How the hell is that not a hand ball for United. Its only that which controls the ball for him to shoot. And then Palace player having a nice dive and VAR confirms it as a penalty.

I swear I have lost all beleif in how they decide things these days. Its lost.

 

[stratnumberone]

I only just saw the Spam game. And soucek handball is a penalty. And how does he not get sent off for kicking Guimareas twice whilst he is on the floow? I just dont get it?

It’s because VAR is bent

 

[stratnumberone]

How the hell is that not a hand ball for United. Its only that which controls the ball for him to shoot. And then Palace player having a nice dive and VAR confirms it as a penalty.

I swear I have lost all beleif in how they decide things these days. Its lost.

It’s because VAR is bent

 

[billyiddo]

So bribes?

 

[Gazza]

So bribes?

Emirates Marketing Project putting in more votes in than allowed

 

[glasgowspur]

So bribes?

So clubs rich enough to break the rules can get around the rules by splashing more cash.
In your face corruption.

 

[Glenda's Legs]

That's outrageous. Totally ducking the issue and effectively sanctioning breaking the rules if you are rich enough. I mean we all know the way it works now is dodgy as hell, but really, what's the point of trying to do things the right way?

 

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

So clubs rich enough to break the rules can get around the rules by splashing more cash.
In your face corruption.

That's the way the world works, if you've got enough money you can buy anything. The simplest solution is for Sky to get together with teams they get most viewers from and PL and agree those clubs can do whatever the want.

 

[Robspur12]

I’ve just seen the United handball. While it’s good to see a referee not blindly following VAR, that’s an absolute shocker. When you consider some of the handballs given, it makes no sense…

The only thing I could think is that the referee wanted to be a hero in front of the home crowd.

 

[Robspur12]

It’s because VAR is bent

VAR recommended that the referee carry out a pitch side review. He did and went with his original decision. Not the fault of VAR in this case.

 

[parklane1]

It’s because VAR is bent

I am not sure i would call it bent but its brick and needs getting rid of.

 

[ricky2tricky4city]

Walker top corner thunderbastard
Edwards of the bench playing like Messi

 

[Rorschach]

Neville and Carragher are a bit spiky with each other tonight.