Planet Premier League
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?
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Mar 28, 2024 • 42min
Manchester City v Arsenal - The Big Preview
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, World Cup winner Cesc Fàbregas, and Statman Dave are joined by yet another World Cup winner, former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit, to look ahead to Manchester City v Arsenal.
What are the key battles? Is Guardiola v Arteta the master against the apprentice?
Also, how important is Declan Rice to Arsenal’s solidity? And should Rodri have won the Ballon d’Or last season?
Plus, away from Manchester City v Arsenal, do Manchester United need a new manager to ensure success in the future?
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.
Mar 20, 2024 • 49min
Messi’s Leadership, Arteta’s Tactics & Best England XI?
Mark Chapman, World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas, former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, and Statman Dave answer your questions!
Is the international break disruptive to a player? Who were the best leaders Cesc and Nedum played with? And Statman Dave gives us his statistical England XI.
Plus, how has Mikel Arteta turned Arsenal’s fortunes around? Which legend do the guys wish they had played with? And who was the most flexible in-game coach Cesc worked under?
And the big question, has Cesc watched The Full Monty yet?
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.
Mar 14, 2024 • 39min
Van Dijk v Haaland & How Effective Is Spurs' Style Of Play?
Mark Chapman, World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas, former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, and Statman Dave discuss Tottenham’s season so far, and analyse the tactics of ‘Ange-Ball’.
We also reflect on the week in football, talking Van Dijk v Haaland, and Arsenal’s progression in the Champions League.
Plus they look ahead to the FA Cup quarter finals. As they take on Liverpool, is the competition a priority for Manchester United? And what has gone wrong at Newcastle this season, ahead of their match at Manchester City?Finally, Chappers asks the questions on everyone’s mind… has Cesc Fabregas ever watched The Full Monty?
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.
Mar 6, 2024 • 48min
Liverpool v Manchester City – A Title Battle?
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 game of the season so far, Liverpool v Manchester City.
We’re joined by former Manchester United, City and Denmark goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel to preview the clash. Will Klopp or Guardiola alter their playing style? Is Phil Foden the best player in the Premier League this season? And how will the Haaland v Van Dijk battle take shape?
Plus, we reminisce about famous title matches of the past.
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.
Feb 29, 2024 • 44min
Liverpool’s Youngsters & Can United Stop 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 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.
Feb 21, 2024 • 45min
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 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.
Feb 15, 2024 • 46min
Can Chelsea Play On The Counter Against Manchester City?
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.
Feb 7, 2024 • 50min
Unai Emery's Villa & How Do Chelsea Improve?
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.
Jan 31, 2024 • 43min
Arsenal's Title Hopes & Liverpool Without Klopp?
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.
Jan 24, 2024 • 45min
Rondos With Xavi & How Valuable Is Set Piece Coaching?
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.
