Newcastle United’s £55m signing Yoane Wissa has been a major disappointment, scoring just once in 13 league appearances. The forward, who netted 19 goals for Brentford last season, has started only four games and failed to adapt to Eddie Howe’s system. Newcastle finished 12th, dropping seven places, and will miss out on European football.
Tottenham endured a turbulent campaign, finishing 17th after sacking Thomas Frank in February. The club went through three managers—Frank, Igor Tudor (44 days, one draw), and Roberto De Zerbi—who narrowly avoided relegation. Captain Cristian Romero criticised the hierarchy amid dressing-room unrest.
The Premier League’s entertainment value has been criticised, with many matches deemed poor quality. The focus on physicality and set-pieces over skill has drawn complaints, while the congested fixture schedule overworks elite players.
Ange Postecoglou’s 40-day stint at Nottingham Forest was one of the shortest in Premier League history, yielding two points from eight games. Replacing popular Nuno Espírito Santo, the Australian failed to adapt his tactics, dragging Forest into an unexpected relegation battle.
Rúben Amorim faced challenges at Manchester United, inheriting a disjointed squad and sticking rigidly to his 3-4-3 formation. Despite a full pre-season and significant investment, results remained inconsistent.
