Why Arsenal and Liverpool Are About to Absolutely Demolish Everyone Next Season

By Lewis Barnett 10 June, 2025 6 mins read 43 Views

Look, I've been watching football long enough to know when something's about to go sideways. And brother, Manchester City and Chelsea are walking straight into a buzzsaw.

Thomas Tuchel just dropped some truth bombs that had me texting my mate Dave at 2am. The England boss basically said what we've all been thinking but were too scared to admit: this Club World Cup thing is going to wreck City and Chelsea's title hopes before the season even starts.

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The Scheduling Nightmare Nobody Wants to Talk About

Here's the deal. FIFA's shiny new Club World Cup kicks off this weekend in America, running until July 13th. Sounds fine, right? Wrong. Dead wrong.

That's exactly five weeks before the Premier League starts again. Five. Weeks.

While Liverpool and Arsenal players are sipping cocktails in Ibiza and getting proper rest, City and Chelsea's stars will be grinding through matches in American heat, then scrambling for a quick holiday, then showing up to pre-season looking like they've been hit by a truck.

Tuchel put it perfectly when he was chatting before that Senegal friendly at the City Ground: "It will have a huge impact and it will give Liverpool and Arsenal a huge advantage next season to not be there."

Pre-Season? What Pre-Season?

This is where it gets really ugly.

Chelsea and City players will literally have zero proper pre-season. Think about that for a second. These guys will finish the Club World Cup, take maybe two weeks off (if they're lucky), then jump straight into competitive football.

Meanwhile, Arsenal's getting Bukayo Saka fresh as a daisy, and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah will be chomping at the bit after a full summer of recovery.

I remember back in 2019 when City had that weird schedule issue - they looked knackered for the first month of the season. This is ten times worse.

Tuchel's Playing It Cool (But He's Worried)

The German's trying to stay diplomatic about the whole mess. "It will be a very nice experience for the players who are there to play this tournament for the first time," he said, probably through gritted teeth.

Then he added something that made me laugh: "I have decided not to worry too much because why should I? No one knows teh outcome of it."

Classic Tuchel. Philosophical on the surface, but you know he's already calculating how this affects his England squad selections.

Harry Kane's Caught in the Middle

Poor Harry's stuck playing for Bayern Munich in this tournament, then expected to show up fresh for England duties. The man's going to be running on fumes by August.

When Tuchel was asked about player availability, he just shrugged: "If you go and ask the players, you would get 25 who say 'I want to start'. The clubs are concerned and I get that after a long season."

Translation: everyone wants to play, but the clubs are panicking about their £100 million assets getting burned out before the real season starts.

The Ripple Effects Nobody's Mentioning

Here's what's really going to hurt. It's not just about being tired - it's about team chemistry, tactical preparation, and that crucial bonding time during pre-season tours.

Arsenal and Liverpool will have six weeks of proper preparation. City and Chelsea? They'll be throwing lineups together like a Sunday league team that just met at the pub.

Crystal Palace's Dean Henderson might get his third England cap against Senegal tonight, which is nice for him but shows how thin things are getting with all these scheduling conflicts.

My Bold Prediction

Arsenal wins the title.

I said it. Liverpool will be strong too, but Arsenal's been building something special, and now they're getting handed a massive advantage on a silver platter.

City will still be dangerous because, well, they're City. But those first few months are going to be rough. Really rough.

Chelsea? God help them. They're already trying to figure out their identity, and now they're walking into the season with players who've been globe-trotting all summer.

Jude Bellingham missed training yesterday for a family funeral (thoughts with him and his family), and Ivan Toney's still waiting for his chance after being benched against Andorra. Even the England setup is feeling the strain of this packed schedule.

Mark my words - when we look back at the 2025-26 season, this Club World Cup will be remembered as the moment everything changed. Arsenal and Liverpool just got the best early Christmas present imaginable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How has Premier League developed since its formation?

The Premier League has evolved significantly since its creation in 1992. It began with a breakaway from the Football League to take advantage of a lucrative television rights deal. Since then, it has grown into a global sporting phenomenon, attracting top talent from all over the world, undergoing branding changes, and experiencing massive increases in revenue. The league also saw advancements in training facilities, stadium technologies and sports science.

What role does the Video Assistant Referee play in the Premier League?

In the Premier League system, Video Assistant Referee is used by referees to make correct decisions on goals, penalty calls, direct red-card incidents and in cases of mistaken identities. The VAR analyses the footage in question, advises and guides the referee. Before making a decision, the referee has the option of viewing a playback on the pitchside screen. The system is intended to minimize human mistakes that could affect the outcome a match.

What impact does the Premier League have on the English National Team?

The Premier League has a big role to play in the development and growth of English football talent. Many Premier League players are selected to the English national football team. They contribute their skills and experiences in international competitions. The competitive nature of leagues and their quality players is thought to benefit the English national team. However, there has been debate over the league's high number of foreign players and how it affects the opportunities for English players to get regular first-team football.

How do you determine the Premier League champion?

The Premier League's winner is the club that accumulates the greatest number of points during the season of 38 games. A team receives three points if they win, one for a draw and zero for losing. In the case of two teams having the same total of points for the entire season, the winner of the league is determined by goal differences and, if necessary, number of goals. If the teams remain level, they may use a match at a neutral stadium to decide the championship. This scenario has never been seen in Premier League.

What happens to teams who finish bottom of the Premier League table?

At the end of each Premier League season, the teams that finish in the bottom three positions of the league table are relegated to the Championship, which is the second tier of English football. In their place, the top two teams from the Championship, along with the winner of the Championship playoffs, are promoted to the Premier League for the following season.

Statistics

The record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League season by a player is 32, achieved by Mohamed Salah during the 2017-2018 campaign.
Chelsea established the Premier League’s greatest goal difference of +71 in the 2009–2010 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
Manchester United holds the record for the most Premier League titles, having been crowned champions 20 times.
The 2018–19 season saw Manchester City accumulate a staggering 100 points, setting the record for the highest total in Premier League history.
Durability is exemplified by Gareth Barry who made an impressive 653 Premier League appearances, the highest number to date.

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