Premier League Podcast

Manchester City legend Peter Reid and Hull City goalkeeper Steve Harper join Marcus Buckland and Stewart Robson to look back at a busy festive period in the Barclays Premier League. Arsenal lead the way but Reid tells us why Joe Hart has helped to make City the team to beat, while Harper gives credit to the fans who have been braving the elements. We hear from the new Cardiff City manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on his ambitions in South Wales, as well as the unbeaten Tim Sherwood after Tottenham Hotspur’s shock win at Old Trafford. Plus we speak to a Crystal Palace fan about the battle at the bottom end of the table.

Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard joins Marcus Buckland and Alan Curbishley to discuss his incredible career, Mourinho’s return to the Bridge, and the responsibilities of a being a professional footballer. We discuss Steve Clarke and Andre Villas Boas’ surprise dismissals and review another unpredictable weekend of action including Manchester City’s emphatic 6 -3 win over leaders Arsenal and Liverpool’s 5-0 demolition of Spurs at White Hart Lane. Alan Shearer surprises an unsuspecting Newcastle fan and we hear from Tom Cleverley, Gareth Barry, Jay Rodriguez and many more. #cfc #lfc #mcfc #thfc #bpl #epl #premierleague #avb #lampard #chelseafc #afc #arsenal #mancity

Newcastle United midfielder Vurnon Anita joins Dave Farrar and Graham Stuart to chat about his side’s historic win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. We also hear from both managers, David Moyes and Alan Pardew. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger talks to us about having a five-point cushion at the top of the table, while the Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers pays further tribute to his in-form striker Luis Suarez. We also look back at the rest of the weekend's action and hear from all those involved including Jose Mourinho, Rene Meulensteen and Cameron Jerome. #nufc #mufc #afc #arsenal #bpl #manutd

Hull City defender Alex Bruce joins Jacqui Oatley and Paul Walsh to reflect on the club's historic win over title-chasing Liverpool, as well as to discuss how he copes with having his dad as the manager. We find out how Sunderland legend Michael Gray got on when he boarded the Barclays Bus with three generations of Mackems. Plus we ask why Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey was applauded by the Cardiff City fans despite putting them to the sword, pay tribute to the evergreen Barclays Premier League legend Ryan Giggs, and hear from Bryan Oviedo, Samir Nasri and many more. #bpl #epl #hcfc #hullcity #lfc #ccfc #ryangiggs #mufc #afc #sfc

Ryan Giggs turns 40 on 29 November and, to celebrate the milestone, here is the Manchester United legend answering questions from fans on Twitter for premierleague.com last year. #ryangiggs #giggs #mufc #manutd #classof92

Former Everton defender David Weir joins Dave Farrar and Matt Holland to look back on another weekend of unpredictability, sublime finishes and last minute goals – and that was just the Merseyside derby! We hear from both Roberto Martinez and Brendan Rodgers after that dramatic 3-3 draw at Goodison Park. Crystal Palace legend Mark Bright discusses Tony Pulis' arrival at the club. We hear from Frazier Campbell, Malkay Mackay and David Moyes after Cardiff City leave it late to draw 2-2 with champions Manchester United. We speak to a Manchester City fan about their 6-0 thumping of Spurs and the bizarre tattoo he got for charity. Plus we review the rest of the weekend's action and hear from Jose Mourinho, Charlie Adam and an in form Loic Remy. #bpl #everton #liverpool #lfc #efc #cpfc

Norwich City legend Bryan Gunn joins Iain Dowie, journalist Neil Ashton and Marcus Buckland to discuss how the Barclays Premier League is shaping up with just over a quarter of the season gone. The title race is wide open - with only six points separating the top eight - and we discuss all the contenders. We speak to Spanish football expert Graham Hunter about how Mauricio Pochettino has managed to inspire Southampton into the top four. We hear from Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Manchester United manager David Moyes and Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini on their teams' title chances. Plus we look ahead to one of football’s greatest derbies - Everton v Liverpool - which takes place at Goodison Park this weekend. #bpl #ncfc #sfc #afc #efc #mufc #mcfc #lfc

Aston Villa defender Leandro Bacuna tells us the secret to his free-kick success and West Brom’s Steven Reid joins us after their dramatic late draw at Chelsea. Presenter Jacqui Oatley is also joined by former Arsenal and West Ham midfielder Stewart Robson to review the rest of the weekend’s action including Manchester United’s 1-0 victory over leaders Arsenal at Old Trafford. John Beresford helps explain Newcastle’s recent resurgence after their 1-0 victory at Spurs. We hear from Sunderland’s match winner Phil Bardsley and Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini after the Black Cats saw off City 1-0 at the Stadium of Light. Plus we hear from Chris Hughton, Wayne Rooney, Morgen Schneiderlin and many more. #avfc #wbafc #cfc #bpl #arsenal #afc #mufc #mcfc #safc #nufc #ncfc

Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is our special guest as we discuss his incredible goal at the weekend after only 13 seconds! Dean Saunders also joins us to discuss the first ever South Wales derby with Cardiff City edging out Swansea City 1-0. Presenter Dave Farrar is also joined by Paul Walsh to look back on the rest of the weekend’s action, including Manchester City's 7-0 thumping of Norwich City, Manchester United’s 3-1 victory at Fulham and an impressive 2-0 victory for League leaders Arsenal over in form Liverpool. We hear from Arsene Wenger, Brendan Rodgers, Jose Mourinho as well as the under pressure Chris Hughton and Martin Jol. Plus we talk to a member of the Arsenal Supporters Club in Egypt about the optimism surrounding the League leaders in Cairo.

Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva is the special guest as we discuss the club's flying start to the season, Luis Suarez’s hat-trick against West Bromwich Albion, and his own role in this strong Liverpool side. Presenter Marcus Buckland is also joined by Iain Dowie to review a dramatic weekend in the English top flight, where Chelsea's Fernando Torres was the leading man against Manchester City, David Moyes did things the Fergie way at Old Trafford, and Gus Poyet won his first game in charge of Sunderland. Plus we speak to Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel about how overseas fans go mad for the Barclays Premier League.

Fulham midfielder, Steve Sidwell, and Southampton legend, Matt Le Tissier, join Jacqui Oatley and Matt Jackson to look back on an enthralling weekend of action which treated us to some great goals – from Jack Wilshere’s superb team effort against Norwich to Pajtim Kasami’s bit of individual brilliance at Selhurst Park. Martin Keown shares his thoughts about Arsenal’s title hopes. We hear from Andros Townsend as he continued his superb recent form as well as from Steven Gerrard who became the latest member of the 100 club. Plus we talk to the Newcastle Super Scout who discovered Gazza….

Everton manager Roberto Martinez joins Alan Curbishley, journalist Jason Burt and Dave Farrar in a managers special this week. Martinez speaks exclusively about his start to life at Goodison Park, his hopes for the future and his excitement at the talent of Ross Barkley. Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson tells us why Alan Pardew is the right man for the Magpies and previews their match this weekend against Liverpool. Southampton Under-18 coach Jason Dodd explains the secret to their success in producing world-class players. And we discuss the managerial changes at the top and bottom of the table, ask which managers are getting it right and hear from David Moyes, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho and the newest recruit to the Barclays Premier League, Gus Poyet. #efc #bpl #afc #wenger #safc #mufc #saintsfc

Marcus Buckland is joined by the former Chelsea and Everton midfielder, Graham Stuart, to reflect on a weekend where the Barclays Premier League’s young stars shone, with Manchester United’s Adnan Januzaj, West Ham’s Ravel Morrison and Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere all getting their names on the scoresheet. West Ham United legend Julian Dicks joins to discuss the Hammers’ 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. We speak exclusively to Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale after their last-gasp victory over Stoke City. We hear from Gus Poyet after he was appointed Sunderland’s new manager and also hear from Joleon Lescott, Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana. Plus we talk to a life-long Crystal Palace fan about an away day to remember at Anfield on Saturday. #safc #ffc#afc #wilshere #whufc #westham #ravelmorrison #thfc #poyet #lfc #bpl #premierleague #barclayspremierleague #cpfc

Dave Farrar is joined by former Charlton Athletic and Republic of Ireland midfielder Matt Holland to look back on another unpredictable weekend of top-flight action including shock wins for West Brom and Aston Villa over two of the title favourites. West Brom goalkeeping coach, Dean Kiely, joins the podcast to discuss their historic win at Old Trafford and former Manchester City manager Brian Horton analyses the Citizens’ worrying away form. Daniel Sturridge and Brendan Rodgers discuss the goalscoring return of Luis Suarez. Roberto Martinez hails Everton’s new striking sensation, Romelu Lukaku. We hear from Vincent Kompany, Rickie Lambert and Jordan Mutch. Plus we talk to a Southampton season ticket holder about their European ambitions. #mcfc #bpl #lfc #wbafc #mufc #premierleague #ccfc #saintsfc

Dave Farrar is joined by former Arsenal and West Ham United midfielder Stewart Robson to look back on all the weekend’s Barclays Premier League drama including a one-sided Manchester derby, a Leighton Baines-inspired win for Everton against West Ham and a first top-flight goal for John Obi Mikel. Former Sunderland midfielder, Kevin Kilbane, discusses Paolo Di Canio’s departure from Sunderland. We speak exclusively to Aston Villa’s assistant manager Ian Culverhouse, as he and Paul Lambert continue to mastermind the club’s revival. And we hear from Michael Laudrup, Jose Mourinho and Dejan Lovren after his shock winner for Southampton at Anfield. #bpl #avfc #mikel #lfc #saintsfc #safc #paolodicanio #perfectpunter #culverhouse #efc #whufc #mcfc #mufc #swanseacity

Marcus Buckland and former Everton and Norwich City defender Matt Jackson review the weekend’s action in the Barclays Premier League, including an emotional night for Swansea City midfielder Jonjo Shelvey against his former club Liverpool on Monday night. John Hartson joins us to discuss a dramatic evening at the Liberty Stadium. Also we discuss maiden home wins for Manchester United’s David Moyes and Everton’s Roberto Martinez and we speak exclusively to Cardiff City manager Malkay Mackay about their start to life in the top flight. Plus we hear from Christian Eriksen, Gareth Barry and Hatem Ben Arfa. #thfc #ccfc #mufc #bpl #swans #lfc #liverpoolfc #shelvey #premierleague #christianeriksen #nufc

Jacqui Oatley is joined by former Liverpool and Spurs defender John Scales and football journalist Paddy Barclay, to look at how the Barclays Premier League is shaping up with Liverpool leading the way after three matches. Crystal Palace defender Dean Moxey talks ahead of his team’s trip to Old Trafford this Saturday. Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins explains how his players had to be brought back down to earth after last season’s heroics. We hear from Marouane Fellaini on his dream move to Manchester United, Theo Walcott on Mesut Ozil, Arsenal’s record-breaking signing, and Roberto Martinez on Everton’s successful transfer business. And we speak exclusively to former Aston Villa and Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov about his fight against leukaemia. #Arsenal #AFC #Ozil #cpfc #petrov #mufc #efc #theowalcott #bpl #manutd #liverpoolfc #lfc #fellaini #swanseacity

Dave Farrar and Alan Curbishley discuss a frenetic final day of transfer activity in which Gareth Bale left North London to become the world’s most expensive player and Mesut Ozil came the other way as he joined Arsenal in a club-record deal. European football expert Gabriele Marcotti talks us through all the other last-minute comings and goings in the transfer window. We speak to former Liverpool manager Roy Evans as the Reds honoured the great Bill Shankly by beating their arch-rivals Manchester United at Anfield. We talk to West Brom defender Steven Reid about their difficult start to the season and working with Nicolas Anelka. And we look back at all of the rest of the weekend’s action, hearing from Olivier Giroud, Ian Holloway, Paolo Di Canio and many more.... #bpl #arsenal #lfc #afc# #mesutozil @marcotti @perfectpunter #safc #cpfc #deadlineday #mufc

In this special Preview of the 2013/14 Barclays Premier League season, Dave Farrar is joined by two special guests, former Arsenal and West Ham midfielder, Stewart Robson, and ex Norwich and Nigeria striker, Efan Ekoku. It’s the first time in living memory that England's top three clubs begin their campaigns with a new manager – we hear from the three new men in charge – David Moyes at Manchester United, Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City and a returning Jose Mourinho at Chelsea. Cardiff City’s Ben Turner and Hull City’s James Chester both join us to discuss their clubs’ return to the top flight. European football expert Andy Brassall talks us through all the major transfer news in what’s been a summer of speculation. And we hear from Arsene Wenger, Roberto Martinez, Mark Hughes and Ryan Giggs among others.

Marcus Buckland is joined by former Republic of Ireland midfielder Matt Holland to look back on a compelling opening weekend of the season. We speak to former Chelsea midfielder Pat Nevin about the Jose Mourinho effect at Stamford Bridge. We hear from the two new managers in Manchester, David Moyes and Manuel Pellegrini, who both got off to winning starts. Young Southampton starlet James Ward-Prowse joins us after their 1-0 opening day win at West Brom. And we speak to a Crystal Palace season ticket holder about the buoyant atmosphere at Selhurst Park on Sunday.