The Premier League returns!

Football Daily

BBC

Soccer, Sports

4.3 • 4.6K Ratings

🗓️ 20 October 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Kelly Somers is joined by Mario Melchiot and Stewart Downing to look ahead to the return of the Premier League following the international break. They reflect on the state of the table after eight games and ask if it's a fair reflection. The Merseyside derby kicks off the weekend, but can Everton build on their recent results to cause a shock at Anfield? Or will Liverpool continue their dominance in this fixture? It's Chelsea v Arsenal in the first of two London derbies. Have back-to-back wins eased the pressure on Mauricio Pochettino? And will Saka start despite missing out on international duty? Can Tottenham pick up where they left off or will the loss of Yves Bissouma prove crucial? And Stewart predicts goals between Aston Villa and West Ham - two sides who have been in great form. TOPICS 0'45 The Premier League is back & Mario's piano skills 2'20 The league standings 8'13 Liverpool v Everton with Klopp & Dyche 16'00 Man City v Brighton with Guardiola 23'16 Chelsea v Arsenal with Pochettino 30'18 Tottenham v Fulham 34'09 Aston Villa v West Ham

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0:00.0	Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to introduce myself.
0:03.7	My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a load of sport podcasts.
0:08.4	I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with a leading journalist, experienced
0:12.2	pundits and the biggest sport stars.
0:14.3	Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the players'
0:18.5	mouths.
0:19.5	But the best thing about doing this at the BBC is our unique access to the sport world.
0:25.0	What that means is that we can bring you podcasts that create a real connection to
0:28.8	dedicated sports fans across the UK.
0:31.2	So if you like this podcast, head over to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more.
0:45.9	Hello and welcome to the football daily podcast with myself at Kelly Summers.
0:49.9	The international break is over England and Scotland have both secured their places at Euro 2024
0:56.7	with Wales edging closer to joining them.
0:59.6	So now our attention turns back to the Premier League and what to return weekend we have.
1:04.3	Two London Darby's, the Merseyside Darby Manchester City versus Brighton,
1:08.8	just a few of the mouthwatering games we've all got to look forward to.
1:12.6	And joining me to preview all the weekend's action, our Stuart Downing and Mario Melcott.
1:17.2	Hello to both of you. Are you ready for the Premier League to be back Stuart?
1:20.8	I can't wait. I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan of the international breaks.
1:24.8	I did watch the England game, but I do miss the Premier League and it feels like an age
1:29.2	isn't it not too weak breaks or yeah, I can't wait.
1:31.9	Like I said, some big games to watch.
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