Did anyone see the goal of the season nominees? Not one of our players is on there. Definitely some agenda. They included Mitoma's goal against Spurs, which was a good goal but not goal of season contender. How Caicedo's strike against Liverpool or Joao Pedro's goal against Forest was not nominated is a joke. Just look at the nominations and you will question how a lot of these were any better than Caicedo or Pedro's goals which were special.

Palace score

3 hours ago, strider6004 said:

It largely depends on how the ref cracks down on Arsenal fouling from corners.

Arsenal wont get away with their cheating in the final, i reckon PSG win 3-0

How is Adam Wharton not in the England squad? Absolute Rolls Royce of a player, if we had a CM with that quality at Chels next season we’d be dangerous.

Tuchel has had a howler bringing Henderson and co' over Wharton.

He bossed that final.

The crazy thing is that even after winning 2 trophies in 2 seasons, I think Palace will be one of the favourites to go down next season, unless the Europa League qualification allows them to bring in more players than they lose. Even with Mateta and Wharton, they are struggling, so if they lose those two, they are in big trouble.

48 minutes ago, The Boehly Babes said:

How is Adam Wharton not in the England squad? Absolute Rolls Royce of a player, if we had a CM with that quality at Chels next season we’d be dangerous.

We won't get him. I can see United going in for him though.

I f**king hate arsenal but it would be funny to see the rest of the European leagues lose their sh*t at the PL dominating all European competitions. I have no doubt they will be moaning to UEFA about PL money is making it unfair.

5 minutes ago, El regreso said:

I f**king hate arsenal but it would be funny to see the rest of the European leagues lose their sh*t at the PL dominating all European competitions. I have no doubt they will be moaning to UEFA about PL money is making it unfair.

Whilst it isn’t ‘unfair’, it’s just how the PL handled the TV deals, I do personally find it quite sad that clubs like A**x, Benfica, Anderlect, everyone in Germany apart from Bayern, Steau Bucharest, Red Star Belgrade, all the Italian giants etc etc are now little more than feeder clubs for Bournemouth and Burnley. The romanticism of European football is dead for me. Everyone knew before a ball was kicked that our actual youth team would win it last year and that Palace and Villa or Forest would win their competitions this year whilst fielding weakened teams all the way to the finals. That’s just how I feel about it, but I’m old and can remember the days when European football was still quite exotic and interesting. Before Man City played Real Madrid more often than they have training sessions.

1 hour ago, Scott Harris said:

We won't get him. I can see United going in for him though.

I think whoever misses out on Andersen snaps Wharton straight up. The fact we aren’t even being rumoured worries me. Absolutely bossed it tonight a proper CM.

1 hour ago, Snedger said:

Whilst it isn’t ‘unfair’, it’s just how the PL handled the TV deals, I do personally find it quite sad that clubs like A**x, Benfica, Anderlect, everyone in Germany apart from Bayern, Steau Bucharest, Red Star Belgrade, all the Italian giants etc etc are now little more than feeder clubs for Bournemouth and Burnley. The romanticism of European football is dead for me. Everyone knew before a ball was kicked that our actual youth team would win it last year and that Palace and Villa or Forest would win their competitions this year whilst fielding weakened teams all the way to the finals. That’s just how I feel about it, but I’m old and can remember the days when European football was still quite exotic and interesting. Before Man City played Real Madrid more often than they have training sessions.

I agree, but on the flipside European football is far more enjoyable than the dour PL these days. That's a statement no one dreamed of making watching AC Milan and Juventus draw 0-0 in a CL final 23 years ago.

The giants of Spain and Italy had their chance to do what the PL did, and they used to sneer and squawk at the idea of revenue sharing. Ironically, their only salvation lies in the formation of a Super League with appropriate revenue sharing.

6 hours ago, strider6004 said:

It largely depends on how the ref cracks down on Arsenal fouling from corners

The referees can't do anything, because the ball is not play at the moment they start grappling and obstructing. It is a tactic taken directly from NBA (screen setting) that we now know they extensively "consulted" with Howard Webb and PGMOL over.

Until IFAB or a league change the rules so that referees can intervene prior to the ball being in play, this tactic will always work.

6 hours ago, Snedger said:

Whilst it isn’t ‘unfair’, it’s just how the PL handled the TV deals, I do personally find it quite sad that clubs like A**x, Benfica, Anderlect, everyone in Germany apart from Bayern, Steau Bucharest, Red Star Belgrade, all the Italian giants etc etc are now little more than feeder clubs for Bournemouth and Burnley. The romanticism of European football is dead for me. Everyone knew before a ball was kicked that our actual youth team would win it last year and that Palace and Villa or Forest would win their competitions this year whilst fielding weakened teams all the way to the finals. That’s just how I feel about it, but I’m old and can remember the days when European football was still quite exotic and interesting. Before Man City played Real Madrid more often than they have training sessions.

Good shout.

On 25/05/2026 at 01:40, axman2526 said:

Who do you say wins?

PSG or Arsenal?

For the good of football, PSG HAVE to win.

PSG play such good football and in Kvaratskhelia have the best player in the world currently. Good football must triumph over the masters of set-pieces.

I am hoping for a repeat of last years final when PSG totally battered Inter. I want to see Gooner supporters brought back down to earth with a mighty BUMP.

Come on PSG - we are all rooting for you......................!!

11 hours ago, Snedger said:

Whilst it isn’t ‘unfair’, it’s just how the PL handled the TV deals, I do personally find it quite sad that clubs like A**x, Benfica, Anderlect, everyone in Germany apart from Bayern, Steau Bucharest, Red Star Belgrade, all the Italian giants etc etc are now little more than feeder clubs for Bournemouth and Burnley. The romanticism of European football is dead for me. Everyone knew before a ball was kicked that our actual youth team would win it last year and that Palace and Villa or Forest would win their competitions this year whilst fielding weakened teams all the way to the finals. That’s just how I feel about it, but I’m old and can remember the days when European football was still quite exotic and interesting. Before Man City played Real Madrid more often than they have training sessions.

I hear you but there was a time when Spain,Italy and Germany dominated European football and had the biggest stars they didn’t build on it. The PL to its time and build a brand globally that is enjoyed by many because of the fast paced action packed matches.

That’s how under threat because because of the Arsenal type of football we are seeing and the PL will protect its product if they see audience falling off because of Arsenal sh*te football.

Just like they made sure city didn’t win this season they will make sure Arsenal get stopped if global fans start to get bored.

Arsenal will win. PSG score a lot, but their defence lets in a lot. Arsenal one of the best defences in Europe, so that will win out.

16 minutes ago, Zeta said:

Arsenal will win. PSG score a lot, but their defence lets in a lot. Arsenal one of the best defences in Europe, so that will win out.

If Carlsberg did predictions - THIS isn't it.

Couldn't think of anywhere else to post this. Fixtures changes galore.

BBC Sport

How nine teams in Europe affects Premier League

For the second season in a row, the Premier League will have nine teams in Europe - and that will have knock-on effects domestically.

Really need PSG to turn up on Saturday. Please don’t mess it up.

This of course is the first time I have ever thought about it, but I am all of a sudden a big fan of us being the 12:30 fixture on Saturdays.

With more english teams in europe, should be good for coefficient ranking but monday/friday fixture sucks though for fans...

My life depends on PSG winning. Would be catastrophic if Arsenal lift that trophy.

I like the new "Shed End PSG " logo @Mod !

23 hours ago, Boyne said:

Couldn't think of anywhere else to post this. Fixtures changes galore.

BBC Sport

How nine teams in Europe affects Premier League

For the second season in a row, the Premier League will have nine teams in Europe - and that will have knock-on effects domestically.

I know Europe is great for teams that qualify especially for teams outside the so called big 6, but I think the massive financial disparity between the PL and every other National League will ultimately make European football extremely uncompetitive. . Unless it's Chelsea winning European trophies, I usually can't stand other English teams winning them. .

Come on you PSG !