Did Liverpool show where they need to strengthen?

Chelsea's 3-1 loss will be of no help to Liverpool as they celebrate their due title. But if someone questioned the Arne Slot side that might be hurt, that's how it was.

Liverpool's performance is flat and less intense than usual, and there may be some party-related reasons, but Arne Slot hopes to use these four games to help him plan the summer. He brought those in the Stamford Bridge team without impressing.

The entire midfield changed, with the trio of Wataru Endo, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott unable to cope with their Chelsea rivals, especially Romeo Lavia and Cole Palmer, who attended the show.

Jones glided in Chelsea’s first game and Elliott was dragged down after the Blues’ second game – Endo shows he will work hard to replicate the outstanding performances Ryan Gravenberch had throughout the season at the age of 32.

At the top of the court, Diogo Jota had only 13 contacts Anonymous - he had a league goal in 2025 - and Darwin Nunez missed two good vacancies after getting on the court. At least he has a lot more than Jota.

While none of them had a worse outing than Jarell Quansah, one goal and one free throw were in a disappointing and convincing mid- and late-stage performance that reminded him of his struggles at Ipswich’s opening ceremony.

And, since Kostas Tsimikas can't ease Liverpool's left back harassment, it seems like Liverpool can strengthen four regions this summer. Left back, centre back, midfielder and forward - If Trent Alexander-Arnold sets out, don't forget the right back.
Sam Blitz

Why does Manchester United's Premier League struggle continue?

Bilbao or bust has always been Manchester United's mantra. It's clear to watch them beat the 16th League of the season as they lost 4-3 at Brentford, their highest in 35 years. But there is more behind their struggle.

Ruben Amorim appointed the third-year team in Premier League history at Brentford. Given Manchester United's recent domestic form and eight changes after defeating the sports club on Thursday, failure is almost inevitable and sounds strange.

Understandably, everything is focused on the Europa League. This does not answer the question of why Manchester United, the only unbeaten team in the European game, has not defeated a team that will play first-class football next season since January 26.

United played 10 teams outside of partial two-thirds but failed to beat any of them due to a deflection strike by Lisandro Martinez since its 1-0 victory at Fulham. After the victory, they are still on the left side of the Europa League stage.

Meanwhile, in Europe, Manchester United overcomes real society and Lyon. Unless an impact crash occurs, you can add athletic club to this list. Then they were a match for the European trophy. Confusing.

While not the fairest game to draw conclusions from it, Brentford's defeat offers a perfect example of the problems that plagued Amorim in the Premier League: United simply couldn't handle Brentford's body, rhythm and direct football.

Whoever is chosen, as this season has shown us, these vulnerabilities will remain.

Amorim inherited an underequipped squad to deal with the rigor of British football. Those construction squads’ mistakes must be corrected this summer, especially if they qualify for the Champions League, otherwise Amorim will not improve.
Zinny Boswell

Can Isak catch Salah in the Golden Boot game?

Alexander Isak must have felt his moments never get to Newcastle in Brighton's 1-1 draw. He played twice after referee Craig Pawson pointed out the position, thinking he was about to get a free shot from 12 yards. Var ruined Newcastle's fun by discovering two incorrect calls from Pawson, so it looks like one of the day Isak and his team.

But when Pawson finally correctly discovers the legal fine, there will be another chance in 89 minutes, and Isak has no doubts.

When scoring, he became the first player in his Premier League season to score 23 goals in his Premier League season since Alan Shearer in 2002, and now has 22 goals in his last 26 league appearances. There is still time to catch Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boots game. He has five games in his matches, with Salah only scoring once in his last six Premier League games. Something strange happened.
Lewis Jones

Verbruggen once again showed first quality

Some parts of Brighton fans called goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to be replaced.

The Seagulls admitted at least twice in each of their last six Premier League games and scored 24 goals in the top 11 leagues before a 1-1 draw with Newcastle. Not only did Verbruggen blame him, but his lack of confidence and authority did not help his defenders. Brighton also has the worst savings ratio in the Premier League this season (59.6%).

However, Verbruggen performed best in 2025 to beat Newcastle. Verbruggen was solid from the fixtures and looked even more stressful, making four saves - a downtime option to deny that Callum Wilson was a winning goal. If he can keep this in this form, then Brighton's defense process and numbers should be improved again.
Lewis Jones

TEL submits the case to Bodo/Glimt to start

Ange Postecoglou's wholesale change in Tottenham's 1-1 draw at West Ham allowed those who filed the case to start in Bodo/Grimt on Thursday's second leg of the Europa League semi-finals, while Mathys Tel accepted that.

The French striker is the Spurs' most dangerous player at the London Stadium as he assists Wilson Odobert's opening game after he makes a mistake by West Ham defender Max Kilman.

TEL tried eight dribbles, the most dribble of all players in the game - and only two shots, only Jarrod Bowen had more.

It was another promising show of the Noam Bayern Munich man who found his foot on the Spurs' left wing, before Ecoglo praised the 20-year-old in his post-game press conference.

He said: “He already has the information and he knows that the characters are much better now, especially on the left.

"We obviously have Heung-Min Son out over the past few weeks. We need him to fill that gap and I think he's doing a great job."

If TEL starts in Norway on Thursday, it's well deserved. With such a show, the Spurs will be eager to activate the £45 million option to sign him from Bayern forever.
Declan Olley

Kayode searches for real deals in Brentford

Michael Kayode started Brentford in less than three months after Michael Kayode borrowed from Fiorentina in January. Before that, there were some glimpses of what he had to offer. The compelling cameo offers what’s going to happen.

But he has already started at right-back in the last three games of the Bees and is a key part of the team, winning three games in a row between October 21 and November 4, 2023.

The 20-year-old looks like he's tempted to visit GTECH from Man Utd and its infinite energy promotes Amorim's side problems from the very beginning - as Luke Shaw's own goal points out, so is his horrible throw.

Kayode completed the most dribbling in the game (5), won the most duels (10), and ended with 97% passing accuracy (up to 45 minutes or more players). Thomas Frank later said: "He looks like he just likes playing football."

There is no doubt that Brentford will take this option at the end of the season to make Kayode permanent accommodation in West London.
And very long

Hammer season is quickly sent

If one day you're going to hit West Ham under Graham Potter, then Tottenham's visit to London Stadium is surely that's what it is.

The Hammers have a week of preparation, a luxury for the London Derby compared to the Spurs' Europa League semi-finals against Bodo-Glimt on Thursday.

The Spurs' round against Thursday was not just focused on Norway's pre-match changes, so Porter's plagued Hammer's chance to end seven games waiting for victory.

Before playing football, frustration sums up the emotions in a fan base that hasn't seen a victory since late February, but it turns into a passionate full-time.

Although the scoreboard reading was 1-1, hoards were still exported early, but the early derby victory was still on the seat.

It's not enough to put a disgruntled fan base in their seats, showing how deep West Ham's ruts are and three more games to save some of the season.
Jack Wilkinson