Premier League Playground: Lad and Dad

Premier League Playground – Week 5! We’re back for another episode of the Premier League Playground, where the football never stops and the debates are always heating up! This week we will look at all the games but highlight City’s crazy 5-3 win over Sunderland and Brighton dismantling the defending champs Arsenal at home 3-0!  Did You Know? We dive into one of the biggest stories in English footb...

It was a HUGE week on and off the pitch! The Premier League delivered another weekend full of surprises, big results, and plenty to talk about — including Arsenal’s impressive win, a Manchester derby decided by a single (very sketchy) goal, and some unexpected results around the league. But this week was extra special for us because while we were watching the Premier League action, Luca was battli...

Premier League Playground: Week 3 is HERE!  The Lad & Dad are back, and the Premier League is already delivering plenty to talk about! We break down all the biggest Week 3 games, goals, surprises and storylines from another action-packed weekend. We spend some extra time breaking down the biggest game as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1!  Viewer Mailbag: Should the transfer window close BEFORE the sea...

Premier League Playground: Week 2 is HERE!  The Premier League is heating up, and the Lad & Dad are back to break down all the action from Week 2!  We talk about the biggest games, biggest moments, surprises and storylines from another wild weekend of Premier League football. Then it’s time for the Viewer Mailbag! We tackle the big question: Does the Premier League have enough superstars? ️ Ar...

The Premier League is BACK!  Week 1 is in the books, and the Premier League Playground is here to break it all down! The Lad & Dad recap all the biggest games, surprises, storylines, and early takeaways from the opening weekend. We’ll also dive into the new Premier League rule changes, update everyone on the latest transfers, share a classic Kevin Keegan quote, and debate what it all means for...

The Premier League is BACK—and so is the Premier League Playground!  The Lad & Dad are back in the booth, breaking down the biggest summer transfers, debating which teams are ready to make a splash, and taking a look at how every club is shaping up for the new season. Who crushed the transfer window? Who’s flying under the radar? And most importantly… who are we picking to win it all?  We’ve g...

The Dad and Lad are coming back from summer vacation with an ask Luca segment! The Lad gives us his takes and opinions on all things soccer and we’re getting caught up on our busy summer activities of World Cup games and European travels. Plus we starting to look ahead to the Premier League season in 19 days. Keep an eye out for our Premier League season preview and predictions episode before the...

The countdown is over—FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here. For the first time ever, 48 nations will battle across three host countries—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—in the biggest World Cup in history. On this episode, the Lad and Dad will break down the favorites, the dark horses, the breakout stars ready to announce themselves on the global stage, and the storylines that could define the...

The curtain has fallen on another unforgettable Premier League season — a campaign filled with drama, heartbreak, last-minute winners, breakout stars, and historic moments. From the intensity of the title race to the battle for European places and survival, every matchday delivered storylines that kept us glued to the action. Clubs rose, rivals stumbled, and heroes emerged as we witnessed one of t...

This week on the PLP we of course dive into one of the biggest moments in modern English football history as Arsenal are crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years. As much as we love to cover the whole Premier League the Dad and Lad are massive Gunners at heart! We break down Mikel Arteta’s incredible rebuild, the key performances from stars like Gabriel, Declan Rice, and Dav...

What a week 36 in the Premier League! Arsenal remain 5 points up on City (who have a game in hand) after one of the most consequential VAR checks in the history of the Premier League. And the battle for the last relegation spot still remains tight with Spurs leading West Ham by two points with two games to go. Luca gives us his take on who the top three Ballon d’Or candidates should be at this poi...

Week 35 in the Premier League is done and we only have three weeks left of the Premier League season. Arsenal gained a little bit of an edge in the title race as City tie Everton in a thrilling 3-3 game. Tottenham move above West Ham in the race to not be relegated. We get Luca’s opinion on his favorite sports to watch and play. We learn a little bit more about the Scottish Premier League and an i...

Happy 12th birthday to the Lad! We had a big birthday this week as well as some big games in the Premier League. Week 34 in the books. Luca gives us his take on the best soccer leagues in the world. We learn a few more soccer terms and the origin of the words. And of course Luca gives us his picks for a hugely important week 35 coming up.

We are coming down the stretch in the Premier League season and City are chasing down Arsenal and look to be the clear favorites to win the league after beating Arsenal 2-1. In other soccer news Luca and his teammates did great in a weekend tournament winning their division in dramatic fashion scoring a goal to win the championship game 2-1 with no time left on the clock. Great job by FCC Gold JD!...

Week 32 in the books and we’re definitely into the business end of the season now. The title race is getting tighter as Man City pick up three big points on Arsenal with Arsenal’s loss to Bournemouth. West Ham leapfrog Tottenham putting them in the relegation zone. And the battle for fifth, six and seventh is as tight as it’s been all season. Join us as we break down all the action. Luca gives us...

The first trophy of the season was given out and City are the winners. A decisive victory in the League Cup final against Arsenal. Not a whole lot of movement in the table after week 31. We now go into an international break as the World Cup final spots are decided and we get the FA cup quarterfinals going. Luca runs down his team's tournament from last weekend and we look at the new Champions...

Did a 16 year-old help Arsenal win the title? Max Dowman becomes the youngest ever Premier League goal scorer at 16 years 73 days old as Arsenal win in dramatic fashion extending their lead over City by two points. All teams in the relegation battle tied and its still too close to call for Champions League spots.

Week 29 in the books and we’re definitely getting to the homestretch of the Premier League season. Arsenal gain a couple of points after City tied and the battle for Champions League spots is as tight as ever. Could Spurs actually get relegated? Luca gives us his opinion on what two soccer stadiums (that he’s never been to) he’d most like to go visit and we look at Wolverhampton Wanderers in our D...

Week 28 in the books and no movement between the top two or in the bottom relegation battle. There were a ton of goals scored this weekend mostly it seemed like from corner kicks and deflections. Luca gives us his take on whether the Premier League should have a playoff system. And we take a look at West Ham United in our Did You Know section.

London is red as Arsenal down Spurs in the North London Derby to maintain their slim lead over Manchester City at the top of the table. The battle for the top 5 (and Champions League spots for next year) is very tight as well. We learn more about the loan process in our mailbag question and we look at Tottenham in our Did You Know section.

The battle for Champion's League spots is tight and likely will go down to the wire with Villa, United, Chelsea, Liverpool and maybe even Brentford battling for 3 spots (likely). Luca tells us the best piece of advice a coach has ever given him and we look at Sunderland AFC in our Did You Know section.

It is a busy time in the Premier League nowadays with lots of games and tournaments (League Cup and FA Cup). We are here to breakdown all the great week 25 action. City and Arsenal going at it for the title while the race for Champions League spots heats up as well. Luca gives us his take on the hardest part of attacking and defending when he plays and we take a look at Nottingham Forest, the olde...

63% of the Premier League season is in the books and Arsenal continue to lead but City and Villa are breathing down their necks. An interesting battle for the (likely) last 2 Champions League spots is shaping up too. We review ESPN's top 50 Premier League Players list and learn more about Newcastle United in our Did You Know section.

Arsenal drop points again and the Premier League title race is getting closer between Arsenal, City and Aston Villa. Luca gives us his take on which soccer players he would like to interview and what he would ask them. Plus we look at Manchester United in our Did You Know section,

Not much movement at the top of the Premier League as none of the top 4 win in their games...again!! We ask Luca if he was a manager what formation and style of play he would choose. Plus we learn all about the The Citizens in our Did You Know section.