Episode 3636: Premier League Preview, The Pep Power Vacuum, Arsenal’s Time, Lampard Arrives

Thu 20th Aug 2026

Welcome to the 2026/27 Second Captains Premier League Preview!

We chat to Dion Fanning and Rory Smith about Pep’s Beautiful Obsession, the power vacuum in the league, Arteta’s next step, Maresca and chill, Lampard’s aura, Carrick’s second album, and the Iraola formula.

Plus there’s set piece specialists, Andrews and Duff greening the league, new rules on hair pulling and predictions galore.

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