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September 19, 2025 Introducing... The Wayne Rooney Show
Hello Planet Premier League listeners, we’d like to introduce you to The Wayne Rooney Show. If you like it then make sure you search for The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sounds and hit subscribe.
In this episode, Wayne Rooney relives football’s fiercest grudge matches with Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd, just in time for Liverpool v Everton and Arsenal v Man City. From feeling sick before Merseyside derbies to locking Coleen out the house for hanging Liverpool flags up. He opens up on Pizzagate, smashing into opponents, and why his friendship with Steven Gerrard stopped at kick-off. Plus, why Jamie Carragher acted like Liverpool’s referee, why Arsenal’s squad is the strongest in the league, and why tiredness is no excuse before big games. Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube and iPlayer, or listen now on BBC Sounds.
37 min
December 17, 2024 Back Threes, Spurs’ Priority & Durán’s Form
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?
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42 min
December 10, 2024 Gaël Clichy On Manchester Derby & Chelsea’s Title Hopes
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?
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42 min
December 05, 2024 Gilberto Silva On Set-Pieces & Everton v Liverpool
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?
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45 min
November 27, 2024 Joleon Lescott On City’s Woes & Salah’s Situation
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.
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40 min
November 20, 2024 Aaron Lennon On Tottenham, Dyche & Wing-Backs
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.
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42 min
November 13, 2024 Aaron Ramsey On Liverpool, Odegaard & Amorim
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?
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39 min
November 05, 2024 Graham Potter On Edu & Arsenal’s Wobble
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.
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51 min
October 30, 2024 Phil Jones & Hasselbaink on Manchester United’s Future
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.
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43 min
October 23, 2024 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 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?
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51 min

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