Three well-known experts analyze the Premier League's two big matches: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool vs Manchester City.
On 6 Feb 2026 GMT+7, three experts—Jay Worapat Arunpakdee, host, with guests Meng Summerhill (Chumpot Songsaisakul) and Jay Dam Supachai Numart—jointly analyzed the Premier League fixtures of Manchester United hosting Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool hosting Manchester City, on the Thai Rath Sport YouTube channel 'Clear Rim Sen' aired last night.
Meng Summerhill (Chumpot Songsaisakul) commented: “Manchester United players tend to lose focus. In the 2-2 draw, it was fortunate they scored a third goal to win; otherwise, it would have ended in a draw. Previous coaches couldn’t fix this, but Michael Carrick has addressed it first. He understands the problem and the team’s structure well, having been with the club long-term and following the team even when away. A good coach must identify the problem and fix it before implementing systems. It’s not about being skilled or not; Carrick recognized and quickly solved the issue.”
“With improved results, the media highlighted positive news, leading to less practice time and more focused individual sessions targeting specific areas. For every opposing team, staff collect detailed information. It’s unclear who does this, but the backroom staff help fix issues. Daily sessions have become tighter and more effective.”
“Looking at this week’s schedule, it’s a golden opportunity: Manchester United plays at home against an incomplete Tottenham Hotspur side. Liverpool faces Manchester City. Afterwards, if United plays well, they can win. But even if United beats Tottenham, there's no guarantee of further wins. United must capitalize on this golden chance and aim to win 8-9 of their remaining matches, aiming for 69-70 points. They currently have 41 points and need 29 points from the next 5 games, meaning winning 3-4 matches is possible.”
“Tottenham Hotspur lacks many players, with 5-6 injured, requiring adjustments. Manchester United is confident at home. From Tottenham’s perspective, they play better away than at home, counter-attacking well—this might suit them. Last week, they managed a draw with Manchester City and at times pressured City so much that City couldn’t break through.”
“I believe it won’t be as easy as the last two or three matches. Manchester United is not clearly superior; the game will be back and forth. I expect the home side to win 2-1. Overall, the pleasing aspect from recent matches is their style: pressing adjustments and deep passing. This is good; now they need to refine defensive details.”
“Liverpool have talented players, but the problem lies with the coach. Why does he still want to stay and hasn’t been sacked? They play poorly but still manage to win sometimes. If poor results continue, it will be difficult to stay. If changes happen, they should be clear. Arsène Wenger doesn’t integrate well with the players, unlike Michael Carrick. Wenger contributes to a lack of team spirit and energy; this has been an issue for a long time. When he first arrived, it wasn’t like this. Now players and coach are disconnected, each going their own way.”
“Currently, both teams are in unusual states. Last season, when Liverpool beat Manchester City away, that was Liverpool’s best performance all season. Teams that solved one team would struggle against the other. Both clubs have changed many players and tactics; their standards are not as good as before. Neither team is in good form; this match will likely end 2-2.”
Meanwhile, Jay Dam Supachai Numart said: “Currently, Manchester United shouldn’t focus on the title but rather aim for third place. We don’t believe Aston Villa can maintain their form until season’s end. If United qualifies for the UEFA Champions League, it will greatly improve the team’s direction.”
“Regarding the Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur game, I believe United is confident now. Tottenham’s only advantage is having Dominic Solanke, who is a professional striker in the right place at the right time. Others hardly score.”
“For Manchester United, if they perform at the level of the first two and a half games, excluding the second half of the 3-2 win against Fulham, they will be hard to beat. The rest depends on game details improving. I believe Manchester United will win four consecutive matches with a 2-0 scoreline.”
“As for Liverpool vs Manchester City, I believe Arsène Wenger will stay until season’s end. I think the pressure of almost being sacked after losing 9 of 12 matches has passed. Even if they qualify for the UEFA Champions League, Wenger might still be at risk. When the team plays well, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah perform well, and sometimes players listen more to senior teammates than the coach.”
“From what I see, even after a comfortable win over Newcastle, the team still has problems. In this match, Liverpool’s performance at Anfield will be better than City’s away game. Both goalkeepers are good, but defensive errors may occur on both sides leading to goals. I expect a 1-1 draw.”},{
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