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BBC Radio 5 Live

Mark Chapman, former Manchester City and Real Salt Lake defender Nedum Onuoha and Statman Dave are alongside some of the biggest names from the Premier League to share their insight, experiences and stories.

Planet Premier League delves into the biggest stories from some of the biggest clubs in Europe including the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Arsenal, Everton, West Ham, Aston Villa, Newcastle and many more. 

Want to know why Erling Haaland's xG is so high? What Mo Salah's heat map is like week to week? Kevin de Bruyne's pass completion rate? Virgil van Dijk's clean sheets? Bukayo Saka's goal and assist rates? There's plenty of tactical breakdowns every week on the pod.

Is the Premier League the biggest league in the world and how is soccer viewed outside of the UK? How does it compare to the likes of La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1?

And with the success of English clubs in Europe, what knock on effect does the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League have on the Premier League?

Planet Premier League

Mark Chapman, former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha & Statman Dave look ahead to the weekend's action, including Tottenham v Liverpool and Crystal Palace v Arsenal.
 
The team also look back on the Manchester derby. Gary discusses the pros and cons of a back three system.
 
Why is James Maddison not playing every time for Spurs? And is winning a trophy their priority?

We analyse Jhon Durán’s form for Aston Villa, and his long-range shooting ability, ahead of their match with Manchester City.
 
Plus, Arsenal’s creativity issues surface again. Should they be concerned by their lack of goals from open play?
 
To get involved in the podcast you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a message or voicenote on WhatsApp at +443306781078.

Back Threes, Spurs’ Priority & Durán’s Form

Former Manchester City defender Gaël Clichy joins Mark Chapman & Nedum Onuoha to look ahead to Manchester City vs Manchester United in the Premier League.
 
Why are City struggling so much at the moment? 
 
How much time does Ruben Amorim need to be given to get the best out of his players? 
 
Plus, we talk about Chelsea and their title credentials. Given the amount of money they’ve spent, should the Blues be challenging at the top every season?

And, we discuss styles of play. Should managers adapt their style when results don’t go their way? 
 
To get involved in the podcast you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a message or voicenote on WhatsApp at +443306781078.

Gaël Clichy On Manchester Derby & Chelsea’s Title Hopes

Premier League, World Cup and Copa America winner Gilberto Silva joins Jules Breach, Nedum Onuoha & Statman Dave to discuss why Arsenal can’t stop scoring from corners. What makes Mikel Arteta’s side so dangerous from set-pieces?
 
Plus, can Liverpool bounce back to winning ways in the final Merseyside derby against Everton at Goodison Park?
 
And will Chelsea continue their rich goalscoring form in the London derby against Tottenham Hotspur?
 
To get involved in the podcast you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a message or voicenote on WhatsApp at +443306781078.

Gilberto Silva On Set-Pieces & Everton v Liverpool

Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott joins Mark Chapman, Nedum Onuoha & Statman Dave to preview Liverpool vs Manchester City in a Premier League top of the table clash.
 
Why are Pep Guardiola’s side six matches without a win?
 
How do Liverpool approach this match? And how impactful is the Mo Salah contract situation?
 
Plus, Joleon talks about his experiences working under Lee Carsley as part of the interim coaching set-up with the England men’s senior team.
 
To get involved in the podcast you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a message or voicenote on WhatsApp at +443306781078.

Joleon Lescott On City’s Woes & Salah’s Situation

Former Tottenham and Everton winger Aaron Lennon joins Mark Chapman, Nedum Onuoha and Statman Dave to look ahead to Manchester City vs Spurs.
 
Do Ange Postecoglou’s side need to adjust their playing style?
 
How significant is Pep Guardiola’s contract extension at City?
 
The team also talk about Everton, and Aaron discusses what Sean Dyche is like to play under.
 
Plus, we look ahead to Manchester United’s first match under Ruben Amorim at Ipswich, while Dave and Nedum discuss their recent trials and tribulations playing against each other in a local 5-a-side match.
 
To get involved in the podcast you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a message or voicenote on WhatsApp at +443306781078.

Aaron Lennon On Tottenham, Dyche & Wing-Backs

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey joins Mark Chapman and Nedum Onuoha to talk about the title race.
 
Is it Liverpool’s to lose? Can Manchester City and Arsenal afford any more slip-ups if they want to stay in the race? 
 
Aaron delves into what Manchester City miss without Rodri, and what Arsenal gain with Martin Odegaard’s return.
 
The team also look at what adaptations Manchester United’s players will need to make to fit into new manager Ruben Amorim’s system playing with a back three. 
 
Plus, we discuss Ipswich’s start to life in the Premier League after their first win of the season. They face United next. 
 
And why have England faced so many withdrawals during this international break? But does it mean more young players will be given a chance? 
 
To get involved in the podcast you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a message or voicenote on WhatsApp at +443306781078.

Aaron Ramsey On Liverpool, Odegaard & Amorim

Former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter joins Mark Chapman, Nedum Onuoha and Statman Dave to talk Edu’s Arsenal resignation, plus look ahead to the Premier League weekend.
 
Just what does a sporting director do, and how big an impact will his departure have at Arsenal? 
 
We also look ahead to the Gunners trip to Chelsea on the weekend. Are Arsenal just having a wobble or are there bigger problems? How big a miss is Martin Odegaard? 
 
Brighton host Manchester City – why are City going through a bad spell? Should Brighton adapt their style of play ahead of playing the champions? 
 
Plus, we talk about Nottingham Forest’s strong start to the season.
 
To get involved in the podcast you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a message or voicenote on WhatsApp at +443306781078.

Graham Potter On Edu & Arsenal’s Wobble

Former Manchester United defender, Phil Jones, and ex-Chelsea striker, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, join Mark Chapman and Statman Dave to talk about the situation at Manchester United following the sacking of Erik ten Hag. 
 
The team debate playing styles and whether United should go back to basics. Why couldn’t ten Hag bring his form from Ajax to Manchester? 

We look ahead to what’s next at Old Trafford. Hasselbaink’s former teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy takes interim charge, but for how long with rumours of the appointment of Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim?
 
Plus, the team preview United’s clash with Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. How impressive have Chelsea been so far this season? And we get an insight into what Cole Palmer is like to coach.
 
To get involved in the podcast you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a message or voicenote on WhatsApp at +443306781078.

Phil Jones & Hasselbaink on Manchester United’s Future

Mark Chapman and former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha are joined by Statman Dave as well as former Brighton and Chelsea head coach Graham Potter.

The team discuss opportunities for English coaches in the Premier League and ask whether Graham was approached by the FA about the vacant England manager position.

Plus we look ahead to Arsenal v Liverpool with the Gunners missing key players and the Reds flying high at the top of the Premier League table.

And with Danny Welbeck on the scoresheet yet again, what’s behind the 33-year-old’s renaissance?
 
To get involved in the podcast you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a message or voicenote on WhatsApp at +443306781078.

Graham Potter on England, Arsenal Discipline & Welbeck Renaissance

Mark Chapman and former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha are joined by Statman Dave as well as former Aston Villa, West Ham and Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger.
 
The team react to Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England head coach. How different will the style of his reign be to that of Gareth Southgate? And what has the reaction been to the news in Germany? 
 
Plus, we preview the big game of the Premier League weekend as Chelsea travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool. Can the Reds retain their place at the top of the table?
 
And will Aston Villa continue their good run of form? Nedum and Thomas think Pau Torres could be crucial for Unai Emery’s side yet again this season.
 
To get involved in the podcast you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a message or voicenote on WhatsApp at +443306781078.

Aaron Ramsey On Liverpool, Odegaard & Amorim

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