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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

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

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

Mark Chapman is joined by Cesc Fabregas & Nedum Onuoha to talk Premier League.

Welcome to Planet Premier League

Mark Chapman is joined by World Cup winner, Cesc Fabregas, former Manchester City defender, Nedum Onuoha, as well as Statman Dave to give insight and stories from the Premier League. This week the team analyse the influence Kevin De Bruyne has for Manchester City following his return from injury. Plus, they look ahead to Liverpool’s encounter with Bournemouth and ponder how Jurgen Klopp’s side will cope without star attacker Mohamed Salah who is on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations. You can get involved in the podcast as well: email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk and pose your questions to Cesc and Nedum.

Liverpool Without Salah & Is De Bruyne Dropping Deeper?

Mark Chapman is joined by World Cup winner, Cesc Fabregas, former Manchester City defender, Nedum Onuoha, as well as Statman Dave to give insight and stories from the Premier League. 

This week, the team analyse Arsenal’s set pieces, and discuss how valuable set piece coaching is. Plus, they talk about the Africa Cup of Nations, and look ahead to the fourth round of the FA Cup. 

To get involved in the podcast you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk and pose your questions to Cesc and Nedum.

Rondos With Xavi & How Valuable Is Set Piece Coaching?

Mark Chapman, Cesc Fabregas, and Nedum Onuoha look ahead to the game of the weekend, Arsenal v Liverpool. 

With the news of Jurgen Klopp's departure, they explore what he's brought to the Premier League. Plus, they talk about the January transfer window, and Cesc reveals the one match from his career he wishes he could change the outcome of. 

To get involved in the podcast you can email your questions to planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk.

Arsenal's Title Hopes & Liverpool Without Klopp?

Mark Chapman, Cesc Fabregas, Nedum Onuoha, and Statman Dave are talking Aston Villa’s season so far and Chelsea’s poor form on this week’s pod.

They talk about the best Premier League 4-4 draws and Cesc and Nedum tell us whether players eye a new manager up in the dressing room. 

Plus, with Statman Dave’s new found fame, we ask if he should have got the call over Kim Kardashian to announce the opening game of the 2026 Men’s World Cup.

To get involved in the podcast you can email us at planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk. You can also send us your voice notes and messages on WhatsApp +443306781078.

Unai Emery's Villa & How Do Chelsea Improve?

Mark Chapman, Cesc Fabregas, Nedum Onuoha, and Statman Dave ask whether Chelsea can play on the counter ahead of their match with Manchester City.

How does Erling Haaland come back from being criticised by Pep Guardiola for his body language? 

There's also plenty of praise for Luton's Ross Barkley, and how is Nedum feeling after Ivory Coast's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations?

To get involved in the podcast you can send us your voice notes and messages on WhatsApp +443306781078. Or you can email us at planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk.

Can Chelsea Play On The Counter Against Manchester City?

Mark Chapman is joined by World Cup winner, Cesc Fabregas, former Manchester City defender, Nedum Onuoha, as well as Statman Dave to look ahead to the Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool.

Who will win the tactical battle between Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp? They talk about the emergence of Conor Bradley and Enzo Fernandez's role in Chelsea's midfield.

Plus, they discuss Manchester United’s recent good form, and Rasmus Hojlund’s goalscoring exploits. 

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.

Hojlund's Form & Will Poch Get One Over Klopp?

Mark Chapman is joined by World Cup winner, Cesc Fabregas, former Manchester City defender, Nedum Onuoha, as well as Statman Dave to look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action, including Liverpool’s trip to Nottingham Forest and the Manchester derby.
 
Will Liverpool’s youngsters continue their great form, or should they be left alone? We look ahead to Manchester City vs Manchester United, and ask whether United can stop their city rivals by playing on the counter attack.
 
Plus, will playing on a Monday night impact Arsenal in the title race?
 
To get involved you can send us a message or voicenote on WhatsApp at +443306781078, or you can email planetpremierleague@bbc.co.uk.

Liverpool’s Youngsters & Can United Stop City?

Mark Chapman and former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha are joined by Statman Dave as well as former Premier League and United States goalkeeper, Brad Friedel.
 
The team reflect on Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal and discuss some of the ‘dark arts’ of football. Is it just a normal part of the game? Brad and Nedum reflect on their previous experiences, including a ploy to wind up Sir Alex Ferguson!
 
Plus, Brad discusses the state of US soccer and whether more quality is needed in the MLS.
 
We also discuss Newcastle’s current form, and the importance of sporting directors. How pivotal are they to a club’s success?
 
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.

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