"Manchester United" still stubbornly holds on to "Michael Carrick"? Liverpool in fierce form with five consecutive wins faces Arsenal.
On 30 Oct 2026, football analysis discusses why "the Red Devils" Manchester United, a famous Premier League club, still stubbornly retain Michael Carrick despite many believing he won’t last given their winless streak of 8 matches and only 7 points from 8 league games. Meanwhile, "the Reds" Liverpool are in fierce form with five straight wins and face a heated clash against "the Gunners" Arsenal in the "Clear the Flank" program hosted by "Je Dam" Supachai Numart alongside "Meng Summerhill" Chumpot Songsaisakul, a renowned football guru, and Dusakorn Thonglao, former Thai national midfielder, who shared their opinions.
"Meng Summerhill" Chumpot Songsaisakul said, "I think Manchester United had a good chance facing Chelsea who have been in poor form and have adjusted tactics. Previously, Chelsea was a fierce team, especially early in games, showing their coach had prepared well. But without Joao Pedro, it affected them because he runs well in channels and off the line. Using Danny Welbeck is different because of his age, disrupting Chelsea’s game plan, making Xabi Alonso think harder. Chelsea’s defense has been prone to conceding goals repeatedly, swapping mistakes due to these issues. Plus, as I said, with Joao Pedro injured and tactical changes, it added even bigger problems. I believe if the team was struggling early in the week, it would be very difficult, but as time passed, cracks began to improve and Chelsea isn’t in great shape either. I think it will end in a 1-1 draw."
Meanwhile, Dusakorn Thonglao stated, "Bruno Fernandes might be too emotionally affected by the results. He may not be producing the results he did before, but can’t do so now. The team is fractured; players look one way, the coach another. But this game will be the one to bring everything back. Ultimately, if they lose, it’s okay, as long as they play with fighting spirit and fans understand they gave their all. I believe playing at Chelsea’s home, even with poor form, when facing big teams like Manchester City and Liverpool, they have won before. Chelsea wants to regain confidence, just like Manchester United. But I believe Manchester United will attack and win 1-0."