FPL Pod
By: Godwin Oshoke Daniel
Language: en
Categories: Sports, Fantasy
Welcome to the FPL Pod. Join Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield ahead of each Gameweek as they invite special guests to discuss and digress about the world of Fantasy Premier League. After each Gameweek, two Fantasy Premier League experts will discuss all the major talking points and analyse the key decisions in Off the Bench. Hit the subscribe button to ensure you never miss an episode. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL) Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/fantasypremierleague) Join the FPL Pod team's mini-league: ib3wlk (https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ib3...
Episodes
S8 Ep28: FPL Pod: New year, new team
Jan 08, 2026The final Gameweek of a busy set of festive fixtures is almost complete, ahead of an FA Cup weekend, but it’s been a huge few days as drastic changes are made 😮🚨😮Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at the managerial moves at Chelsea and Man Utd, why it could be time to mix up your Man City assets, and there’s a surprise Chip activated by one of our pundits.LISTEN 👇* Manager changes (05m 48s)
* Thiago must have (15m 58s)
* Selling Everton defence (23m 48s)
* Man City conundrum (27m 07s)
* Brilliant Bruno Guimaraes (34m 58s)
* Wil...
S8 Ep27: FPL Pod: Managers face selection headaches
Jan 05, 2026More midweek matches are upon us as we near the end of the festive fixtures, but rotation and the absence of some popular players has got FPL managers looking to change up their squads 🤷♀️🤔🤷
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team debate Declan Rice’s importance after his incredible haul while Bukayo Saka sat on the bench, what to do with Hugo Ekitike after he was missing from Liverpool’s team, and if it’s time to get Ollie Watkins or Igor Thiago back in our sides.
LISTEN 👇
* In-form Watkins (05m 42s)
* Arsenal assets(16m 08s)
S8 Ep26: FPL Pod: Optimising your Arsenal investment
Jan 02, 2026The return of Gabriel means FPL managers are rethinking their Arsenal ownership as they try to bring in the Brazilian defender once again ❤️🇧🇷❤️
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at how to optimise your Arsenal investment, the best trio to own, and discuss what to do with Chelsea assets following Enzo Maresca’s departure.
LISTEN 👇
* Chelsea changes (04m 20s)
* Everton options (14m 00s)
* Best Arsenal trio (20m 17s)
* Cherki form (34m 37s)
* Differential of the Week (38m 46s)
* Transfer and captains (40m 25s)
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S8 Ep25: FPL Pod: The Ekitike and Wirtz double-up
Dec 29, 2025For the first time this season, it’s become a bit clearer which Liverpool attackers to focus on and bring in 🔴📈🔴
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the Wirtz and Ekitike double-up, why Rice is proving crucial for Arsenal, and how it’s time to switch up your defensive options.
LISTEN 👇
* Man Utd defence (08m 10s)
* Rice, Rice baby (17m 18s)
* Investing in Liverpool (26m 59s)
* Palace sales (36m 19s)
* Differential of the Week (40m 41s)
* Transfer and captains (43m 03s)
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S8 Ep24: FPL Pod: Best Bruno Fernandes replacements
Dec 23, 2025Just as managers were getting a settled midfield line-up, Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes picked up an injury that could see him miss a lot of the festive fixtures.
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at his possible replacements, highlighting Morgan Rogers’ fine form, and which teams have the most favourable fixtures in the next month.
LISTEN 👇
* Bye bye Bruno (05m 40s)
* Mighty Morgan Rogers (09m 07s)
* Looking at Liverpool (25m 30s)
* Targeting festive fixtures (35m 56s)
* Differential of the Week (38m 29s)
* Transfer and captains (40m 46s)
S8 Ep23: FPL Pod: Navigating the midfield power trio
Dec 18, 2025A template midfield is forming around three premium assets, but is that about to be challenged by other picks and which other budget options can we rely on? 🧐💪🤔
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss all that, if Cole Palmer may complicate matters, and they provide a timely reminder about your remaining Chips.
LISTEN 👇
* European round-up (07m 21s)
* Midfield power trio (11m 25s)
* Palmer possibility (16m 04s)
* Other midfield options (25m 14s)
* Differential of the Week (32m 42s)
* Transfer and captains (34m 42s)
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S4 Ep14: Off The Bench: Midfield premiums deliver
Dec 16, 2025Another Gameweek, another decent return from the growing group of midfielders who are hitting form all at the same time 🤤⚽️🤑
Cole Palmer reminded managers of his ability, while Harry Wilson and Bruno Fernandes continued their remarkable run. So FPL experts Az Philips and Lee Bonfield go through the best options and the emergence of other forward picks to consider.
LISTEN 👇
* Exciting Ekitike (05m 58s)
* Harry Wilson heroics (16m 42s)
* Cole Palmer returns (22m 09s)
* DCL impresses (30m 15s)
* Man City options (33m 43s)
* Bargain differential buy (41m 38s)
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S8 Ep22: FPL Pod: Making the most of the bonus Free Transfers
Dec 11, 2025FPL managers now have five Free Transfers to help them react to any of their players departing for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), but what’s the best way to use this early Christmas gift? 🔄🌍🔄
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their plans, who to target, and how to overcome injuries to some of the most popular picks in the game.
LISTEN 👇
* Five Free Transfers (06m 26s)
* Arsenal assets (12m 42s)
* Munoz injury (20m 22s)
* Brilliant Bruno (33m 47s)
* Differential of the Week (39m 17s)
* Transfer and captains (4...
S4 Ep13: Off The Bench: Bruno back to his best?
Dec 09, 2025Bruno Fernandes topped the Gameweek 15 points and is returning to form ahead of an appetising set of Man Utd fixtures 🔴🤤🔴
So FPL experts Giani Buttice and Sam Bonfield discuss his improvements, how Foden is hot property, and why it might be worth getting another Crystal Palace defender.
LISTEN 👇
* Brilliant Bruno (03m 25s)
* Foden fortunes (08m 06s)
* Aston Villa options (18m 30s)
* Palace defenders (28m 32s)
* Bournemouth issues (38m 21s)
* Bargain buys (43m 11s)
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S8 Ep21: FPL Pod: ALL EYES ON FODEN
Dec 04, 2025Phil Foden is proving a popular purchase for FPL managers after his consecutive double-digit returns 🔵🤑🔵
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the Man City midfielder's recent rise in form, how Aston Villa are also enjoying a golden patch, and provide an important reminder to use all of your transfers this Gameweek.
LISTEN 👇
* Fantastic Foden (06m 08s)
* Semenyo sale (16m 03s)
* Villa on the up (26m 18s)
* AFCON transfers (37m 33s)
* Differential of the Week (39m 24s)
* Transfer and captains (40m 53s)
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S8 Ep20: FPL Pod: Gearing up for midweek matches
Dec 01, 2025It’s the start of December, which means only one thing: festive fixtures. And lots of them ⚽️🎁🎄⚽️
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team dissect what happened at the weekend and look ahead to the midweek matches, including whether Isak is going to become the main man at Liverpool.
LISTEN 👇
* Chip fail (00m 30s)
* Selling Bournemouth assets? (13m 22s)
* Palace problems (24m 29s)
* Isak over Salah (32m 33s)
* Differential of the Week (40m 52s)
* Transfer and captains (43m 18s)
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S8 Ep19: FPL Pod: Big Gameweek to use Chips
Nov 27, 2025Tasty returns are potentially on the menu for FPL managers in Gameweek 13, with many activating a chip to try and gain those extra points 🍟🤑🍟
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through each Chip, which ones are proving popular, and how to make the most of them this weekend.
LISTEN 👇
* European round-up (07m 10s)
* What to do with Chips (9m 25s)
* Triple Captain picks (19m 36s)
* Sam Free Hit team (25m 35s)
* Differential of the Week (35m 16s)
* Transfer and captains (38m 54s)
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S4 Ep12: Off The Bench: Mateta minutes a concern
Nov 25, 2025Popular picks experienced a challenging Gameweek, as Haaland and Semenyo left FPL managers disappointed, which also saw Mateta subbed off before the hour mark 📉🦅 📉
So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, discuss the Crystal Palace forward, whether Eze is worth considering, and the emergence of Forest assets.
LISTEN 👇
* Chelsea conundrum (03m 35s)
* Semenyo stalling (06m 46s)
* Forest fortunes (13m 46s)
* Forward options (19m 36s)
* Mateta matters (27m 01s)
* Excellent Eze (35m 18s)
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S8 Ep18: FPL Pod: Free Hit the answer to injury flags?
Nov 20, 2025The international break has thrown us FPL managers a few headaches with some popular picks now flagged as injuried 🔄🤕🔄
So Ian Irving, back in the hot seat for this Gameweek, and the FPL Pod team discuss the possibility of a Free Hit to solve your short-term worries, who might be worth letting go of, and potential replacements.
LISTEN 👇
* International round-up (04m 22s)
* Free Hit pick (8m 21s)
* Selling Gabriel? (13m 51s)
* Semenyo struggle(29m 41s)
* Differential of the Week (41m 12s)
* Transfer and captains (44m 46s)
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S8 Ep17: FPL Pod: Key learnings to improve your season
Nov 13, 2025With the international break upon us, it’s time to take stock and review how things have gone so far this season 🙇📉📈🙇
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at whether it’s best to avoid the tempting Liverpool fixtures, what to do with players taking part in AFCON, and how best to use your final Chips.
LISTEN 👇
* Lessons learnt (09m 20s)
* Liverpool fixtures (10m 50s)
* DEFCON delight (14m 11s)
* AFCON plans (20m 27s)
* AFCON Free Transfers (28m 47s)
* Chip strategy (36m 45s)
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S4 Ep11: Off The Bench: Challenging Gameweek brings squad questions
Nov 10, 2025It was a disappointing FPL weekend, as Gameweek 11 ended up becoming the lowest average points so far this season 📉🤯📉
Highly-owned players Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo both missed penalties and other popular picks struggled for returns. So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss who they’re backing to come good again and potential players to recruit.
LISTEN 👇
* Sticking by Saka (05m 20s)
* Backing Mbeumo (11m 15s)
* Heroic Haaland (23m 39s)
* Staying with Semenyo (26m 13s)
* Chelsea considerations(31m 29s)
* Importance of Thiago (38m 33s)
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S8 Ep16: FPL Pod: Best Arsenal players to pick
Nov 06, 2025With Arsenal performing so well, FPL managers are heavily invested in the Gunners but are we picking the right trio? 🔴🔴🔴
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best Arsenal strategy, if we should be taking money out of our midfield and reinvesting elsewhere, and look ahead to the upcoming fixture swing.
LISTEN 👇
* Best Arsenal triple-up (07m 26s)
* Rice over Saka (13m 16s)
* Defensive midfielders (20m 09s)
* Fixture swing (29m 20s)
* Differential of the Week (34m 43s)
* Transfers and captains (37m 23s)
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S4 Ep10: Off The Bench: Essential Haaland the only Man City focus
Nov 04, 2025Erling Haaland is enjoying a remarkable season and so are all of his FPL owners, but outside of the Norwegian forward, it’s difficult to know which Man City team-mate to pick 🔵💪🔵
FPL experts Harry Daniels and Sam Bonfield look at the options, whether we should mix up our forward line, and if there’s a less obvious third pick to bring in from Arsenal.
LISTEN 👇
* Joao Pedro headache (10m 13s)
* Man City outside Haaland? (15m 23s)
* Magical Mateta (19m 37s)
* Woltemade worries (29m 29s)
* Potential Liverpool defence (37m 04s)
* Rice, Ri...
S8 Ep15: FPL Pod: Mateta a must-have?
Oct 30, 2025While more funds are being piled into the defence as we go big at the back, it means cheaper forward options are required, and the most popular purchase is Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta 🦅🔴🔵
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether you should invest in the Frenchman, why four in defence is so important, and if it’s time to start looking at Man Utd assets.
LISTEN 👇
* Four at the back (09m 19s)
* Pedro problems (15m 57s)
* Must-have Mateta? (18m 38s)
* Man Utd potential (30m 26s)
* Differential of the Week (36m...
S8 Ep15: Off The Bench: Selling forwards to raise funds
Oct 27, 2025With many FPL managers having invested heavily in their front line, now might be the time to release funds by swapping to a cheap third forward and utilising that money elsewhere 🤑📈🤑
So FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal look at the bargain options up top and where those new found funds could then be used to give your team a boost.
LISTEN 👇
* Liverpool dilemma (02m 40s)
* Magical Mateta (13m 58s)
* Selling Gyokeres for Arsenal defence (18m 14s)
* Man Utd options (24m 16s)
* Cooling on Man City (31m 54s)
* Keen on Krou...
S8 Ep14: FPL Pod: Going big at the back
Oct 23, 2025There’s been a tactical shift in the game as the top FPL managers play more defensive assets and use formations with at least four at the back 💪👟💪
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team do a deep dive on the defence, discuss the best Arsenal triple-up, and who drops to your bench.
LISTEN 👇
* Formation change (10m 27s)
* DEFCON importance (15m 28s)
* Arsenal triple-up (18m 20s)
* Sunderland bargains (24m 42s)
* Differential of the Week (41m 15s)
* Transfers and captains (43m 33s)
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S4 Ep8: Off The Bench: Double Arsenal defence paying off
Oct 21, 2025There are lots of Arsenal assets to pick from but the defensive double-up appears to be the most rewarding following their latest away win 🔴💪🔴
So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, debate where to invest in the Gunners, other defensive options, and if a new role for Joao Pedro could improve his points.
LISTEN 👇
* Joao Pedro dilemma (03m 42s)
* Arsenal defensive double-up (12m 12s)
* Crystal Palace points(18m 50s)
* Everton defence (29m 42s)
* Man Utd consideration (34m 17s)
* Thiago turning heads (36m 54s)
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S8 Ep13: FPL Pod: Where is best to invest in Liverpool?
Oct 16, 2025It’s been another long wait with the international break but Gameweek 8 is on the horizon, and despite being out of form Liverpool are a hot topic of discussion with some kind fixtures coming up. 🔴👀
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are on hand to get you set for the weekend, Julien Laurens provides another excellent international round-up as Liverpool and Arsenal players are put under the microscope.
LISTEN 🎧
* International round up (01m 18s)
* Making sideways moves (05m 05s)
* Saka or Gyokeres? (07m 22s)
* Who to target at Liverpool? (14m 13s)
* T...
S8 Ep12: FPL Pod: Assessing the season so far
Oct 08, 2025After a bumper Gameweek 7, the international break gives us time to reflect on how the season has gone and prepare for what’s ahead 💯🙇🧐
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team talk chip strategy, defensive contributions, and discuss the best players from each position.
LISTEN 👇
* Chip strategy (06m 19s)
* Fixture swing (14m 52s)
* Goalkeeper options (17m 29s)
* Defensive selections(20m 10s)
* Midfield picks (30m 15s)
* Forward thinking (35m 41s)
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S4 Ep7: Off The Bench: Sensational Semenyo a must own
Oct 06, 2025Antoine Semenyo is having a season to remember and quickly becoming an FPL favourite ❤️⚽️🖤
So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss his latest performance and growing importance, why it might be best to go after Chelsea players instead of Liverpool, and provide a word of warning about Spurs assets.
LISTEN 👇
* Chelsea over Liverpool (08m 15s)
* Sensational Semenyo (12m 08s)
* Avoiding Raya (23m 27s)
* Spurs caution (32m 10s)
* Mateta frustration (38m 26s)
* Newcastle fixture turn (43m 24s)
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S8 Ep11: FPL Pod: All in on Arsenal
Oct 02, 2025With the fixtures turning in Arsenal’s favour, now’s the time to consider a triple-up. But who to get? 🔴⚽️🔴
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through all the options, whether it’s worth just having two Arsenal assets, and what to do with your front line.
LISTEN 👇
* Arsenal defence (09m 09s)
* Must-have Saka(15m 13s)
* Forward thinking (21m 36s)
* Isak issues (31m 05s)
* Differential of the Week (32m 29s)
* Transfers and captains (35m 35s)
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S4 Ep6: Off The Bench: To sell or hold Joao Pedro
Sep 30, 2025Despite being the most popular player in FPL, Joao Pedro is being transferred out by a lot managers as his struggles in front of goal continue 🔵📉🔵
So FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, debate what to do with the Chelsea forward, how well the Haaland Triple Captain went, and where best to invest in Arsenal.
LISTEN 👇
* Heroic Haaland (03m 24s)
* Arsenal triple-up (08m 10s)
* Bye bye Pedro (15m 55s)
* Backing Bruno? (27m 53s)
* Selling Forest (36m 17s)
* DEFCON influence (43m 50s)
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S8 Ep10: FPL Pod: Must-have Haaland
Sep 25, 2025Plenty of Wildcards are being activated and almost all are doing so to bring in Man City forward Erling Haaland 🇳🇴💪🇳🇴
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best options for those playing the Chip, when else to Wildcard, and if it’s worth deploying the Triple Captain this Gameweek if you're not Wildcarding.
LISTEN 👇
* Wildcards are active (07m 04s)
* No-go Mo Salah (17m 22s)
* Must-have Haaland (24m 03s)
* Triple Captain chat (32m 03s)
* Differential of the Week (36m 01s)
* Transfers and captains (39m 37s)
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S4 Ep5: Off The Bench: Premium player problems
Sep 22, 2025Some premium players aren’t delivering as they have done previously which is causing headaches for FPL managers as they try to predict where points will come from 📈🤕📈
So FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Harry Daniels discuss the current heavy-hitters, transfer plans for big name players, and look at Wildcard ideas.
LISTEN 👇
* Cole Palmer problems (06m 58s)
* Backing Bruno (08m 45s)
* Assessing Arsenal assets (15m 57s)
* Salah conundrum (23m 01s)
* What to do with Watkins? (30m 26s)
* Buying Bournemouth (38m 28s)
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S8 Ep9: FPL Pod: Isak straight into your team?
Sep 18, 2025After playing an hour for Liverpool midweek, FPL managers are already starting to bring Alexander Isak into their teams. But have they gone too soon? 🔴🤔🔴
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team have their say on the Liverpool forward, how he will effect the whole side, and what to do with some of your other pricey picks.
LISTEN 👇
* Getting Isak in (08m 40s)
* What to do with Wirtz (13m 33s)
* Watkins' last chance (17m 13s)
* Grealish hold off (21m 32s)
* Differential of the Week (33m 37s)
* Transfers and captains (38m 11s)
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S4 Ep4: Off The Bench: Haaland performing better than ever
Sep 15, 2025Erling Haaland is becoming a must-have this season following his match-winning display in the Manchester derby, which saw him climb to the top of the FPL points standing 📈💪©
So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield assess when to get him into your team and whether it’s time to sell Mo Salah to help fund the move.
LISTEN 👇
* Arsenal assets (03m 43s)
* Keeping Pedro (15m 28s)
* Superb Semenyo (27m 01s)
* Selling Salah (34m 44s)
* Superhuman Haaland (37m 54s)
* Watkins' last chance (42m 57s)
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S8 Ep8: FPL Pod: Teams to target as FPL returns
Sep 11, 2025As the international break draws to a close, FPL nears its return for Gameweek 4 with the FPL Pod team taking a close look at the sides you can target to fly up the ranks. 📈
We’ve got an international round-up, reaction to Ange Postecoglou taking over Nottingham Forest plus a look at the Fixture Difficult Ratings to help you make your moves.
LISTEN 🎧
* International break wrap(1m 53s)
* Ange’s appointment (6m 05s)
* Who has nice fixtures? (13m 12s)
* The Watkins question (14m 42s)
* Teams with tough tuns (25m 51s)
* Differenti...
S8 Ep7: FPL Pod: Your guide to the best Wildcard picks
Sep 04, 2025Now that the transfer window has closed and the international break is upon us, FPL managers are using the opportunity to review how their players have been performing with some turning to their Wildcards 📈🃏📈
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to run through the best selections if you're using the chip, as well as assessing all the major deadline day moves.
LISTEN 👇
* Bringing in Isak? (11m 44s)
* Standout transfers (18m 21s)
* Wildcard considerations (27m 24s)
* Defensive considerations (30m 35s)
* Cheaper midfielder options (34m 15s)
* All-firing front three...
S4 Ep3: Off The Bench: What to do with Ollie Watkins?
Sep 01, 2025Following a fruitful pre-season, lots of FPL managers expected big returns from Ollie Watkins who had favourable fixtures to start the season. But three blanks in a row has left many considering his place in their team 🤔🚪🤔
FPL experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice discuss what they’ll do with the Aston Villa forward, premium player struggles, and whether Jack Grealish is back to his best.
LISTEN 👇
* Promising Pedro (02m 40s)
* Bournemouth options (13m 13s)
* Backing Haaland? (25m 05s)
* Salah reconsider (34m 43s)
* Selling Watkins (37m 02s)
* Going for Grealish (47m...
S8 Ep6: FPL Pod: Time to sell off Cole Palmer?
Aug 28, 2025With the international break on the horizon and some underwhelming form, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team debate whether we should be removing Cole Palmer from our teams 🔵🤔🔵
They chat through alternative options for the Chelsea midfielder, the injury impact on Saka, and focus on the extra points earned through defensive contributions.
LISTEN 👇
* Defensive contribution influence (06m 34s)
* Wildcard consideration (17m 28s)
* Selling Cole Palmer (21m 42s)
* Sticking with Saka (26m 12s)
* Differential of the Week (36m 18s)
* Transfers and captaincy (39m 04s)
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S4 Ep2: Off The Bench: Premium players disappointing
Aug 26, 2025Two Gameweeks in and some big name players are struggling to deliver for FPL managers, with lots of early transfers being made to ship them out 💰👉🚪
So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield are here to assess whether it’s time to sell or hold. They cover Cole Palmer missing out through injury, Ollie Watkins' lack of goals, and what to do with misfiring Liverpool assets
LISTEN 👇
* Palmer problem (03m 49s)
* Going for Grealish (13m 20s)
* What to do with Wirtz (26m 59s)
* Cunha options (38m 29s)
* Goal-shy Watkins (42m 19s)
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S8 Ep5: FPL Pod: No Wildcard panic needed
Aug 21, 2025One Gameweek into the new season and FPL managers are already trying to rip up their teams and start again 😱⚽️😱
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to reassure you there’s no need to panic just yet, as they discuss Chelsea players, forward options, and debate the best captaincy picks
LISTEN 👇
* Don’t panic (08m 10s)
* Chelsea conundrum (16m 09s)
* Waiting for Watkins returns (21m 50s)
* Considering Etikeke (26m 46s)
* Differential of the Week (29m 45s)
* Transfers and captaincy (37m 56s)
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S4 Ep1: Off The Bench: Best players in Gameweek 1?
Aug 19, 2025It’s great to have FPL back. So what better way to review the opening Gameweek than with Off The Bench and FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal 🏆🧐🏆
They discuss the best performers at Liverpool, regret at not owning Haaland, and how Newcastle’s defence might cause a few captaincy headaches next week.
LISTEN 👇
* Who to pick at Liverpool (02m 21s)
* Keeping hold of Watkins (09m 41s)
* Defiant Newcastle defence (12m 25s)
* Avoiding Spurs (14m 24s)
* Haaland regret (26m 30s)
* Missing Arsenal defence? (34m 08s)
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S8 Ep4: FPL Pod: Final team changes before the season starts
Aug 14, 2025The time for tweaking your squad is almost over, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to give you some last-minute advice 🤝🤗🤝
They discuss going without Mo Salah, who’s in their line-up, and what to do with your front line.
LISTEN 👇
* Going without Salah (02m 27s)
* Picking your back line (17m 11s)
* What to do in midfield? (23m 01s)
* Forward conundrum (28m 02s)
* Differential of the Week (34m 08s)
* Captaincy (38m 14s)
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S8 Ep3: FPL Pod: Can you go without Haaland?
Aug 07, 2025Picking a team with both Salah and Haaland that doesn’t destroy the rest of your squad is proving a challenge. So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their approach to the dilemma 🔴😖🔵
They chat through going without the Man City forward, if we should avoid attacking players who featured at the Club World Cup, and pick out the best players from each position.
LISTEN 👇
* Our latest teams (03m 53s)
* On avoiding Cole Palmer (11m 06s)
* Goalkeeper picks (16m 07s)
* Midfield selections (31m 44s)
* What to do with Haaland (37m 37...
S8 Ep2: FPL Pod: Best players to pick?
Jul 31, 2025After a busy week of tinkering with our first squad drafts, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are back to look over their changes and chat about which premiums to pick ♻️👣♻️
They discuss who looks good in pre-season, how to cover big-name players you’re missing, and which teams have the best fixtures at the start of the season
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* Pre-season friendlies (02m 51s)
* Our team changes (06m 39s)
* Picking premiums (18m 00s)
* Forward dilemma (31m 46s)
* Differential selections (33m 38s)
* Best team fixtures (36m 33s)
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S8 Ep1: FPL Pod: FPL 2025/26 is live!
Jul 21, 2025FPL is back bigger and better than ever before, and the FPL Pod team are here to take you through all the updates to the game we love and know 😍⚽️😍
They discuss the SEVEN major changes, from chip increases to defensive contributions, as well as pick their first squad draft.
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* More chips (02m 27s)
* Defensive contributions (08m 05s)
* Assist changes (14m 59s)
* AFCON transfers (17m 55s)
* Squad reveals (28m 12s)
* Salah v Haaland (30m 42s)
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S7 Ep50: FPL Pod: The 2024/25 season review
May 27, 2025As an awesome Premier League campaign comes to a close, we look back on a rollercoaster FPL season and hand out our inaugural #FPLPodAwards 🏆😃🏆
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their highs and lows, who deserves the Juls inspired ‘Talent, Vision and Planning’ accolade, and look ahead to potential player price changes next season.
LISTEN 👇
* How our season went (00m 50s)
* Mini-league champion (20m 56s)
* Differential of the season (23m 49s)
* Player of the season (30m 52s)
* Talent, Vision and Planning award (32m 16s)
* Next season's prices (35m 52s)
S7 Ep49: FPL Pod: Bold or safe on the final day?
May 22, 2025Can you believe it’s already here? 37 Gameweeks have all led to this as the final Gameweek of the season is just around the corner. 😳
Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and a very happy Sam Bonfield are on hand to offer advice, whether you’re fighting it out in your mini-league or chasing an overall rank, they assess the best strategy and picks for you to end the season on a high.
LISTEN 🎧
* Gameweek 37 review (02m06s)
* Big strategy calls ahead (09m55s)
* Selling KDB for Saka? (21m43s)
* Going big on Villa (24m26s)
S3 Ep28: Off The Bench: Who’s in form for the final Gameweek
May 20, 2025With just one more Gameweek left for managers to achieve FPL glory, the lessons from this weekend are vital when making those final transfer moves 🔄🏆🔄
So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Sam Bonfield dissect the action so far, how
Bowen keeps returning, if it’s important to have Newcastle assets, and what to do with the Arsenal forward line.
LISTEN 👇
* Ndiaye drama (07m 03s)
* Underinvesting in Villa (12m 47s)
* Brilliant Bowen (22m 46s)
* Liverpool dilemma (30m 55s)
* Which Arsenal attacker? (39m 12s)
* No Newcastle assets (41m 49s)
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S7 Ep48: FPL Pod: Making moves by selling Isak and Salah
May 15, 2025Two of the most popular players in the game this season are being shipped out as returns dwindle and managers try some bold moves to finish as high as possible in the rankings 😲🚪😲
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review the sales of Isak and Salah, if they’re the right moves to be making, and who could replace them.
LISTEN 👇
* Haaland benched? (10m 02s)
* Wanting Watkins (15m 40s)
* Letting Isak go (21m 21s)
* Selling Salah (24m 17s)
* Differential of the Week (34m 23s)
* Captain choices (36m 50s)
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S3 Ep27: Off The Bench: Premiums continue to disappoint
May 12, 2025It was another Gameweek in which the likes of Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and even the fit again Erling Haaland failed to make the desired impact ⭐️📉⭐️
FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka Focal, review the weekend’s action, as they weigh up the risky moves you could make to climb the ranks, with just two Gameweeks remaining.
LISTEN 👇
* City stutter against Saints (03m 18s)
* Moving on from Isak? (08m 50s)
* Another Salah blank (15m 51s)
* Schade starts (17m 59s)
* Eze outscores Sarr again (21m 11s)
* Bowen’s on fire (29m 11s)
S7 Ep47: FPL Pod: Is it too risky buying Haaland?
May 08, 2025Erling Haaland is expected to come back and get some minutes against a relegated Southampton side this Gameweek, but for how long no-one is sure, which is causing concern 😬🤑😬
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether it’s worth bringing the Norwegian forward back, what his return could do to other Man City assets, and they take a look at the teams playing the bottom three.
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* What to do with Haaland (14m 33s)
* Buying Brentford (25m 49s)
* Forest options (27m 38s)
* Selling Saka (34m 18s)
* Differential of the Week (37...
S3 Ep26: Off The Bench: Selling Salah for a Haaland haul?
May 06, 2025There are some big premium moves potentially being made as Erling Haaland gears up to return and managers look for ways to climb the rankings 🔵💪
So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss how to fund buying the Man City forward, which midfielders to consider, and how it’s time to switch Newcastle players out of your side.
LISTEN 👇
* Cole comeback (4m 57s)
* Selling Salah for Haaland (11m 12s)
* Brentford triple-up (20m 10s)
* Newcastle departures (26m 58s)
* Brilliant Bowen (31m 19s)
* Forest decisions (44m 04s)
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S7 Ep46: FPL Pod: End of season strategy
May 01, 2025With just four matches left of the season, it’s now or never if you want to go big and climb the rankings 📈💪📈
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to help you maximise the run-in as they look at why Nottingham Forest are a team to invest in, which teams you should consider avoiding, and how it may be time to sell Crystal Palace assets.
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* Gameweek 34 review (00m 36s)
* Forest fortunes (23m 35s)
* Poor fixture run-ins (33m 18s)
* Selling Sarr (35m 42s)
* Differential of the Week (38m 53s)<...
S3 Ep25: Off The Bench: Salah scores as Free Hit rewards
Apr 28, 2025It’s been a great Gameweek so far for FPL managers who used their Free Hit chip as popular picks returned big 🤑📈🤑
Experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice discuss Salah setting his sights on more records, how targeting the teams vying for Europe could pay off, and what to do with Newcastle assets.
LISTEN 👇
* Sensational Salah (06m 33s)
* Wonderful Wolves (09m 43s)
* Newcastle dilemma (17m 34s)
* Palmer blank (21m 57s)
* Man Utd consideration (28m 11s)
* Teams targeting eighth (31m 55s)
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S7 Ep45: FPL Pod: The Free Hit fun begins
Apr 24, 2025Just as back-to-back Double Gameweeks end, FPL managers now have Blank Gameweek 34 to navigate, and lots of Free Hit chips are expected to be played 🍟🤤🍟
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through each position to identify all the best picks if using the chip, how to manage the weekend if you don’t have a chip active, and Juls offers a dodgy differential pitch.
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* Goalkeeper picks (13m 06s)
* Selecting defenders (15m 52s)
* Midfielders options (23m 24s)
* Forward thinking (32m 28s)
* Differential of the Week (37m 01s)
* Captain...
S3 Ep24: Off The Bench: Underwhelming Double Gameweek returns
Apr 22, 2025We're through the first 10 matches of Double Gameweek 33 and the points have been hard to come by so far, as popular players experience quiet weeks 😢📉😢
So FPL experts Prasun Singhal and Harry Daniels dissect what’s happened, who’s stood out, and the teams that are in-form ahead of the upcoming Blank Gameweek.
LISTEN 👇
* Quiet Man City (03m 04s)
* Newcastle suffer (10m 43s)
* Saka on the up (14m 04s)
* Palmer consideration (18m 26s)
* Backing Trent? (26m 35s)
* Wonderful Wolves (30m 03s)
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S7 Ep44: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek 33 fever
Apr 17, 2025The Double Gameweek fun continues with four teams playing twice and big points on offer for excited managers 🤑🃏 🤑
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team make sense of it all as they pick out the best players to target, whether we should back KDB, and why you should consider holding onto some single Gameweekers.
LISTEN 👇
* Sticking with Palace trio (09m 38s)
* Aston Villa assets (14m 13s)
* Arsenal treble-up(23m 34s)
* Risk it on KDB? (29m 20s)
* Differential of the Week (40m 22s)
* Transfers and captains (43m 02s)
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S3 Ep23: Off The Bench: Small returns from the Double Gameweekers so far
Apr 15, 2025Most of the way through Double Gameweek 32 and it’s been a quiet one for many managers using their chips as the big stars from teams with two fixtures struggled to perform 😬👎😬
But FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Az Phillips are here to examine where the points are coming, how chips have been best played, and who to focus on going forward.
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* Palace problems (05m 04s)
* Vintage KDB (09m 42s)
* Arsenal defence (14m 20s)
* Aston Villa attack (23m 18s)
* Salah swansong (31m 57s)
* Isak frustration (35m 48s)
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S7 Ep43: FPL Pod: Making the most of the Double Gameweeks
Apr 10, 2025It’s the first of two back-to-back Double Gameweeks as Newcastle and Crystal Palace play twice 📈
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team examine the standout picks from both sides, with single Gameweekers to consider, and how best to use your chips
LISTEN 👇
* Palace Double Gameweek (17m 33s)
* Newcastle Double Gameweek (22m 18s)
* Triple Captain options (28m 16s)
* Single Gameweekers (34m 48s)
* Differential of the Week (39m 07s)
* Transfers and captains (42m 10s)
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S3 Ep22: Off The Bench: Captain fails as chips prove popular
Apr 08, 2025It was a big weekend for chips being activated with plenty pushing the button on Assistant Managers and Wildcards ahead of back-to-back Double Gameweeks. However the top five most captained players all blanked 📉😱
So FPL experts Lee Bonfield and Az Phillips take a look at which Doubling teams played well, whether it’s best to reduce the number of Arsenal players you have, and who’s a good candidate for the Triple Captain chip.
LISTEN 👇
* Aston Villa assets (08m 30s)
* Struggling Man City (16m 02s)
* Palace problems (20m 42s)
* All in on Isak (27m...
S7 Ep42: FPL Pod: Time to hit the chips with Doubles in sight
Apr 03, 2025It’s a huge Gameweek for activating chips as managers look to use their Wildcard or Assistant Manager following the announcement of Double Gameweek 33 🃏🤑🃏
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to take you through all the clubs with multiple fixtures, the best players to target, as well as what we can learn from Gameweek 30.
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* Double Gameweek announcement (00m 40s)
* Arsenal decisions (12m 25s)
* Magic Marmoush (19m 22s)
* Assistant Manager chip (29m 33s)
* Differential of the Week (42m 00s)
* Transfers and captains (44m 06s)
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S7 Ep41: FPL Pod: A better idea of Blank Gameweek 34
Mar 31, 2025With the FA Cup quarter-finals complete we now know how Blank Gameweek 34 might look with six sides currently blanking. 👀
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss potential chip strategies with Double and Blanks coming, injuries to two popular forwards and preview the long-awaited Gameweek 30.
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* Blank Gameweek 34 planning (02m 15s)
* Juls’ Wildcard run through (12m 20s)
* Haaland’s injury scare (24m 04s)
* Chris Wood a doubt (26m 16s)
* Players returning from injury (35m 20s)
* Differentials, transfers and captains (40m 10s)
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S7 Ep40: FPL Pod: Going big in attack with the Wildcard
Mar 27, 2025Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team continue to utilise the international break to complete their perfect Wildcard teams ahead of the Run In.
They discuss essential Salah, backing Bruno Fernandes, as well as picking Marmoush over Haaland up top.
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* Must-have Salah (06m 16s)
* Cole Palmer questions (09m 53s)
* Backing Bruno (15m 15s)
* Promising Palace (22m 16s)
* Bournemouth options (25m 38s)
* Marmoush v Haaland (37m 28s)
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S7 Ep39: FPL Pod: Building from the back on Wildcard
Mar 20, 2025Off the back of Blank Gameweek 29, FPL Managers now face a long wait until Gameweek 30 with an international break and an FA Cup weekend taking place. 😫
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are making sure to use that time wisely as they discuss some Wildcard options, focussing on the best goalkeeper and defenders to add to your squad.
LISTEN 🎧
* BGW29 review (00m 35s)
* Chip strategies (09m 13s)
* Best goalkeepers (17m 48s)
* Avoid the Liverpool defence (26m 30s)
* Double Arsenal defence (31m 10s)
* Best five defenders (40m 15s)
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S3 Ep21: Off The Bench: Fernandes delivers for Free Hitters
Mar 17, 2025Bruno Fernandes was the star of the show in Blank Gameweek 29 hauling a massive 17 points as he became the fourth-most bought player in a Gameweek of all time. 💪
Experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice examine a big week for the Free Hit chip, Man City’s forward dilemma and some worrying Chris Wood form as we begin the two-week wait for Gameweek 30 to come around.
LISTEN 🎧
* EFL Cup final review (02m 17s)
* Haaland or Marmoush? (10m 30s)
* Forest in focus (16m 51s)
* Bruno goes big (21m 56s)
* No Cole leaves a hole...
S7 Ep38: FPL Pod: Best Free Hit Team for Blank Gameweek 29
Mar 12, 2025With four teams absent from the Premier League this weekend because of the League Cup final, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team take a look at the best sides you can create if using the Free Hit chip to avoid the Blank Gameweek 🃏🤑🃏
They discuss an unusual goalkeeper pick, backing Bruno in the middle, and urge caution with Haaland. But, while focusing on a Free Hit side, these are of course good players to consider for this week even if you aren’t using the chip and are planning to play though.
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* Super Salah (06...
S3 Ep20: Off The Bench: Record-breaking Salah resists Liverpool sales
Mar 11, 2025Mo Salah continues to earn his title as the FPL King after he broke his own season points total record against Southampton at the weekend. And he still has nine matches to go 👑🇪🇬🔴
But outside of the star midfielder, Liverpool assets are being let go by managers with experts Sam Bonfield and Harry Daniels explaining the thinking behind the moves, why it’s still difficult to back Erling Haaland, and if it’s worth a punt on Bruno Fernandes.
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* Selling Liverpool assets (04m 32s)
* Cole conundrum (09m 06s)
* Avoiding Man City (15m 56s)
* Back...
S7 Ep37: FPL Pod: How to cope with missing players
Mar 06, 2025While there was no Premier League matches to deal with, it’s been a big week for FPL as popular picks have been ruled out for forthcoming Gameweeks through injury and suspension 🤕🔴🤔
So Kelly Somers and the Pod team are back to look at all the alternative defenders and forwards available, strategise for upcoming Blanks and Doubles following the FA Cup results, and urge caution with Salah against Saints.
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* FA Cup fallout (08m 01s)
* Lewis Hall injury (17m 23s)
* Isak headache (22m 16s)
* Forward replacements (27m 44s)
* Differential of the Week (35m 3...
S7 Ep36: FPL Pod: Isak absence causes dilemma
Feb 27, 2025The surprise resting of Alexander Isak in Gameweek 27 caught a lot of FPL managers out, so Kelly Somers and the Pod team look at our forward options and the upcoming fixtures ⚫️🤔⚪️
The team also discuss that captaincy decision between Salah and Palmer, as well as recap the best players in each position so far this season.
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* Palmer struggles (07m 48s)
* Isak conundrum (16m 37s)
* Bringing in Haaland? (19m 01s)
* Pedro problem (22m 52s)
* Player of the season so far (30m 14s)
* Mbeumo leads the mids (35m 50s)
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S7 Ep35: FPL Pod: Dropping in-form teams who Blank in GW29
Feb 24, 2025Players from Liverpool, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are hitting great form but with a Blank for all four teams on the horizon in Gameweek 29, it’s time to plan to transfer some of them out 👋🚪
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at who is a must-keep, whether the Free Hit chip might be the way to go, and give some love to Jarrod Bowen ahead of the next set of fixtures.
LISTEN 👇
* GW26 review (02m 17s)
* Letting Liverpool go (07m 54s)
* BGW29 Free Hit (26m 10s)
* GW27 preview...
S7 Ep34: FPL Pod: Resetting teams ahead of Blank Gameweek 29
Feb 19, 2025There’s a big difference to the pod this week as Kelly Somers and the team start to look ahead to Blank Gameweek 29 and discuss how to make the most out of the Assistant Manager chip 🤔🤑🤔
They chat through letting Liverpool assets go, possibly selling Palmer, and whether Morgan Rogers is still great value for money.
LISTEN 👇
* Ian returns (01m 38s)
* Assistant Manager Chip (14m 44s)
* Palmer priority sell? (28m 10s)
* De-investing in Liverpool (36m 30s)
* Differentials (41m 31s)
* Transfers & captains (51m 04s)
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S3 Ep19: Off The Bench: Big points from unfamiliar faces
Feb 17, 2025With Double Gameweek 25 almost over, FPL experts Sam Bonfield and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, look back on the weekend’s action and debate whether it’s time to consider moving off some popular picks 👍🤩👎
They cover Cole Palmer’s fall in form, Brighton’s improvement, and a special mention for Mo Salah as he’s on course to break his own FPL record.
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* Palmer stumble (04m 22s)
* Brighton upturn (07m 11s)
* Arsenal triple options (08m 37s)
* Shining Salah (20m 46s)
* Manchester decisions (25m 51s)
* Bournemouth consideration (45m 28s)
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S7 Ep33: FPL Pod: Preparing for another Liverpool Double Gameweek
Feb 13, 2025After the fun of one Double Gameweek, we quickly have another as Liverpool again play twice in Double Gameweek 25 🔴😍🔴
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss which players to pick, who best to use the Assistant Manager chip on, and throw it forward to future fixture permutations.
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* Future fixtures (06m 33s)
* January signings (17m 22s)
* Assistant manager plans (24m 14s)
* Liverpool and Villa Double (27m 36s)
* Differentials (34m 41s)
* Transfers & captains (39m 08s)
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S7 Ep32: FPL Pod: Chips pay off after last minute twist
Feb 06, 2025A dramatic deadline to Double Gameweek 24 saw the most chips ever deployed, with news coming just before of another Double in Gameweek 25 🤑🍟🤑
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review how the chips worked out, what move to make next with the Assistant Manager chip, and they look ahead to teams to target in Blank Gameweek 29.
LISTEN 👇
* Chip chaos (00m 40s)
* Double Gameweek 25 (12m 40s)
* Assistant manager thoughts (19m 56s)
* Buying Bournemouth (22m 10s)
* Everton consideration (28m 25s)
* Sidestepping Mbeumo? (31m 13s)
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S3 Ep18: Off The Bench: Wood outshines Double Gameweekers
Feb 04, 2025Chris Wood once again showed his incredible form this season with a hat-trick against Brighton, despite being a popular transfer out ahead of the Double Gameweek 🌳👏
Experts Harry Daniels and Lee Bonfield discuss his performance, all the Chips used, and who stood out in the Double Gameweek so far.
LISTEN 👇
* Deadline chaos (02m 22s)
* Spurs upturn (08m 52s)
* Forest so good (14m 47s)
* Backing Bournemouth (22m 05s)
* Liverpool plans (26m 25s)
* Crystal Palace dilemma (39m 10s)
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S7 Ep31: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek time
Jan 30, 2025The first Double Gameweek of the season is upon us and there’s some big decisions to make 🤑🤔
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to discuss all things Liverpool and Everton, whether to play a Chip or not, and which single Gameweekers to back.
LISTEN 👇
* Liverpool Double Gameweek (09m 17s)
* Everton options (13m 47s)
* Chip strategy (20m 00s)
* Single Gameweekers (27m 50s)
* Differential of the Week (32m 102s)
* Transfers and captains (37m 14s)
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S3 Ep17: Off The Bench: Caution for Cole Palmer sellers
Jan 27, 2025While it was a good Gameweek for FPL managers as the popular captaincy picks returned handsomely, one FPL favourite, Cole Palmer, had a difficult time for the second week running 🔵🤔
Experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal discuss why Palmer sellers should hold fire, Arsenal defensive options on the up, and Liverpool’s upcoming Double Gameweek.
LISTEN 👇
* Arsenal backline (04m 59s)
* Liverpool Double Gameweek (10m 20s)
* Assistant Manager chip (16m 46s)
* Magic Mbeumo (25m 50s)
* Bournemouth midfield options (30m 13s)
* Retaining Palmer (33m 40s)
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S7 Ep30: FPL Pod: Avoiding Traitors to find FPL faithfuls
Jan 23, 2025Who can you trust 100% to supply returns? Are their players that need banishing from your side? 🤝🤷
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look to uncloak the best Liverpool assets ahead of a big Double Gameweek, as well as discussing if it’s worth investing in Man City.
LISTEN 👇
* Liverpool triple-up (13m 24s)
* Double Arsenal defence (22m 43s)
* Best forward line-up (32m 53s)
* Man City conundrum (35m 53s)
* Differential of the Week (41m 12s)
* Transfers and captains (45m 34s)
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S3 Ep16: Off The Bench: How long to hold Liverpool assets
Jan 21, 2025Despite topping the table, FPL mangers are already looking ahead to post-DGW24 life and questioning how many Liverpool assets are really producing for their price 🔴🤔
So experts Andy Park, aka FPL Sonaldo, and Sam Bonfield assess the situation, look at alternative options, and discuss whether Phil Foden is worth investing in.
LISTEN 👇
* Hat-trick king Kluivert (04m 46s)
* Letting Liverpool go (10m 52s)
* Everton conundrum (21m 23s)
* Arsenal assets (28m 24s)
* Side-stepping Foden (41m 33s)
* Wonderful Wood (49m 24s)
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S7 Ep29: FPL Pod: Planning for Double Gameweek 24
Jan 16, 2025We have our first Double Gameweek of 2025 confirmed, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look ahead to what that means to managers 🃏🤑
They discuss the Liverpool triple-up, potentially using the Assistant Manager Chip as soon as it’s available, and also evaluate Newcastle and Crystal Palace assets.
LISTEN 👇
* Double GW24 (11m 13s)
* Liverpool conundrum (14m 53s)
* Toon treble-up (27m 15s)
* Picking Palace (33m 07s)
* Differential of the Week (38m 47s)
* Transfers and captains (43m 24s)
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S7 Ep28: FPL Pod: Is this the week not to captain Salah?
Jan 13, 2025With the cup action out of the way, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look ahead to the upcoming midweek action and whether or not you should go against Mo Salah with your armband this week 😳
Talking points this week also include; the north London derby, investing in Palace and Assistant Manger strategy, as the manager prices have been revealed.
LISTEN 🎧
* FA Cup recap (00m 58s)
* Best-value managers (08m 11s)
* Top of table clash (19m 14s)
* The north London derby (26m 38s)
* Who to buy from Palace (32m 40s)
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S7 Ep27: FPL Pod: Everything to know for a winning Chip strategy
Jan 09, 2025There’s a lot of cup football to be played before the Gameweek 21 deadline, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team take the opportunity to discuss the best use of Chips in the second half of the season 🍟🧐
They look at planning for the Double and Blank Gameweeks, when ideally to use your Chips, and the best picks on a Wildcard.
LISTEN 👇
* Chip use strategy (09m 13s)
* Wildcard defence picks (15m 39s)
* Wildcard midfield picks (22m 27s)
* Wildcard forward picks (26m 54s)
* Bench boost & Free Hit (30m 46s)
* Assistant Ma...
S3 Ep15: Off The Bench: What to do with Trent Alexander-Arnold?
Jan 07, 2025A popular FPL asset, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled to produce the points deserving of his price tag 🔴📉
So experts Harry Daniels and Lee Bonfield assess his recent performances and what to do if you own him, as well as Newcastle’s upturn in form and Crystal Palace’s inviting fixtures.
LISTEN 👇
* Trent trouble (06m 49s)
* Magical Murphy (11m 09s)
* Man City avoid (21m 08s)
* Backing Palace (27m 40s)
* Chelsea dilemma (30m 57s)
* Flying Forest (42m 59s)
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S7 Ep26: FPL Pod: How to start 2025 in style
Jan 02, 2025New year, new plans for FPL managers. So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team begin 2025 by looking at ways to give their teams a boost 📈🤞
They discuss trebling-up on Liverpool, finding alternatives for Cunha, and what to do with the Arsenal attack.
LISTEN 👇
* Liverpool triple-up (07m 47s)
* Arsenal options (21m 55s)
* Cunha alternatives (29m 53s)
* FPL in 2024 (38m 38s)
* Differential of the Week (43m 16s)
* Transfers and captains (45m 43s)
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S7 Ep25: FPL Pod: Bruno Fernandes an easy sell?
Dec 28, 2024A popular purchase going into Gameweek 18, Bruno Fernandes’ red card against Wolves leaves managers questioning whether to hold or sell him 👹👋
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to assess the options, how you could use his funds, as well as looking at tripling-up on Newcastle and the teams with the best upcoming fixtures runs.
LISTEN 👇
* Bye bye Bruno (10m 47s)
* Goalkeeper replacements (19m 31s)
* Brilliant Newcastle (23m 54s)
* Fantastic fixtures (35m 10s)
* Differential of the Week (40m 46s)
* Transfers and captains (44m 37s)
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S7 Ep24: FPL Pod: What to do with Bukayo Saka?
Dec 23, 2024Following Saka’s injury scare in Arsenal’s match against Crystal Palace, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team assess the options and who could replace him 🔴🔂
They discuss reinvesting in another Arsenal asset, alternative players, and about having Isak envy
LISTEN 👇
* Spurs dilemma (09m 54s)
* Incredible Isak (15m 37s)
* Bournemouth performance (22m 32s)
* Selling Saka (30m 07s)
* Differential of the Week (42m 04s)
* Transfers and captains (44m 47s)
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S7 Ep23: FPL Pod: Ait-Nouri alternatives
Dec 19, 2024With popular pick Rayan Ait-Nouri suspended and then facing a tricky fixture run, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at who you could replace him with 🐺🔄
They also discuss premium defensive options, chat through the best forward picks, and what names the underlying data are suggesting you should consider.
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* Ait-Nouri woes (06m 45s)
* Premium defence double-up (16m 35s)
* Forward thinking (21m 12s)
* Underlying data (33m 23s)
* Differential of the Week (41m 20s)
* Transfers and captains (44m 10s)
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S3 Ep14: Off The Bench: Budget buys proving worthy purchases
Dec 17, 2024FPL managers are looking for some festive bargains with cheaper options stepping up in recent Gameweeks and delivering the goods 🎁🤑
So experts Sam Bonfield and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, discuss the great form of Amad Diallo, low-cost defenders, and who to get the most out of upfront.
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* Arsenal defence (05m 28s)
* Liverpool double-up (10m 57s)
* Ait-Nouri alternatives (16m 20s)
* First choice Isak (21m 52s)
* Amazing Amad (28m 05s)
* Spurs decisions (38m 11s)
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S7 Ep22: FPL Pod: Mystery Chip planning
Dec 12, 2024An exciting new development dropped this week with the reveal of the Mystery Chip 🃏😍
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to give you the lowdown on the new addition and how best to play it, as well as looking ahead to Gameweek 16.
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* Mystery Chip reveal (00m 25s)
* Mystery Chip manager changes (07m 50s)
* How to use with other Chips (10m 57s)
* Selling Mbeumo (32m 05s)
* Differential of the Week (41m 57s)
* Transfers and captains (44m 20s)
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S3 Ep13: Off The Bench: Captain dilemma with Salah out
Dec 10, 2024FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal look at the fall out from the Merseyside derby postponement and managers having to select alternative captaincy options to Mo Salah ©🤔
The pair discuss the options, Chelsea’s improving form, and how premium picks have probably settled themselves with Haaland’s continued struggles.
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* Liverpool postponement (01m 48s)
* Excellent Enzo (06m 17s)
* Leaving Bruno (13m 00s)
* Arsenal defence (19m 25s)
* Man City problems (23m 25s)
* Alternative forwards (32m 50s)
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S7 Ep21: FPL Pod: Salah shines again in midweek
Dec 05, 2024Mo Salah cannot stop hauling for his owners as he delivered his 10th double-digit return of the season. 🔥
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss some of the standout stars of the midweek round including; Salah, (of course) Isak and Watkins before turning their attention to the nearing Gameweek 15.
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* Chelsea rotation frustrates (09m 48s)
* Inevitable Salah (23m 48s)
* Arsenal defenders deliver (26m 50s)
* Gameweek 15 standouts (30m 42s)
* Captaincy conundrums (36m 44s)
* Differentials and transfers (40m 51s)
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S7 Ep20: FPL Pod: Preparing for the first midweek round
Dec 02, 2024A short turnaround means the next Gameweek gets under way in just 2 days time with our first set of midweek fixtures of the season. 👀
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the GW13 highlights; including another blank for Haaland and three midfield premiums stealing to show, as well as looking ahead to rapidly approaching GW14. ⏱️
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* Set your alarms (06m 59s)
* Haaland blanks again (13m 23s)
* Man Utd on the up (20m 57s)
* Faltering forwards (28m 48s)
* Tackling midweek action (34m 34s)
* Differentials and transfers (45m 03s)
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S7 Ep19: FPL Pod: What to do with Man City players?
Nov 28, 2024Erling Haaland’s ownership continues to drop as Man City struggle, so
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss what to do with their players 🤔📉
They debate the merits of keeping and selling Haaland, other midfield premium options, and look ahead to the festive fixtures.
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* Hold or sell Haaland (07m 09s)
* How to spend Haaland money (13m 03s)
* Festive fixture planning (28m 28s)
* Arsenal on the up (36m 31s)
* Differential of the Week (43m 32s)
* Transfers and captains (45m 24s)
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S3 Ep12: Off The Bench: King Cunha shows class
Nov 26, 2024Matheus Cunha is enjoying a remarkable run for Wolves and has a number of tasty fixtures coming up 🐺🇧🇷
So FPL experts Lee Bonfield and Az Phillips assess how important he’s become, why Salah is a must-have, and provide a word of caution over Bruno Fernandes.
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* Still holding Haaland (05m 57s)
* King Cunha (15m 05s)
* Promising Pedro (20m 57s)
* Attractive Arsenal (25m 42s)
* Essential Salah (30m 46s)
* Bruno caution (37m 57s)
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S7 Ep18: FPL Pod: Time to consider Man Utd options
Nov 21, 2024As Ruben Amorim has now officially taken over as Man Utd manager, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at what players we should consider from the Red Devils 🤔👹
They discuss Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund, the importance of Cole Palmer, and turning attention back to Arsenal.
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* International break (01m 30s)
* Team formation (06m 58s)
* Man Utd players (21m 24s)
* Chelsea considerations (33m 22s)
* Differential of the Week (41m 34s)
* Transfers and captains (44m 06s)
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S7 Ep17: FPL Pod: Best picks and biggest FPL mistakes so far
Nov 14, 2024With the international break here, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review how the season has gone so far 📈⚽️📉
They look back on what’s gone right and what's gone wrong with their team, compete at an FPL quiz, and decide which one they’d pick out of popular pairings.
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* International break (07m 20s)
* How we’ve started (13m 06s)
* Season review (17m 42s)
* FPL quiz (29m 19s)
* Palmer v Saka (39m 45s)
* Salah v Haaland (40m 47s)
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S3 Ep11: Off The Bench: To sell or hold Haaland
Nov 11, 2024With only two goals in six matches for Erling Haaland, hard questions are being asked about what to do with the Man City forward 🤖👋
FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Chris James discuss the options, if an Arsenal defensive double-up is worth the cost, and how Salah is essential.
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* Wicked Wissa (09m 20s)
* What to do with Haaland (18m 05s)
* Arsenal defence (30m 06s)
* Essential Salah (35m 12s)
* Villa decision (39m 37s)
* Wolves options (42m 55s)
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S7 Ep16: FPL Pod: Salah central to Wildcard special
Nov 06, 2024One of the FPL Pod team have hit the button on their Wildcard chip and no player is more important to that than the inclusion of Mohamed Salah 👑⚽️🇪🇬
Kelly Somers and the gang look at the best players to include on the Wildcard, discuss going without Haaland, and back Arsenal to come good defensively again.
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* Wildcard selections (09m 25s)
* Ditching Haaland (13m 18s)
* Picking up Raya (17m 30s)
* Forward options (26m 55s)
* Differentials (38m 09s)
* Transfers & captains (41m 47s)
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S3 Ep10: Off The Bench: Bargain buys proving worth
Nov 05, 2024While most of the premiums struggled to deliver this Gameweek, many of the cheaper players produced the goods again 💪⚽️
FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal reflect on what’s going on with the premium assets, why Salah and Palmer are crucial, and how Solanke could be hitting form at the right time.
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* Surging Salah (02m 39s)
* Man Utd developments (11m 34s)
* Palmer must-have (15m 59s)
* Double Arsenal defence (19m 20s)
* Flekken heartache (27m 05s)
* Spurs hit form (30m 17s)
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S7 Ep15: FPL Pod: Sell Haaland for midfield premiums?
Oct 31, 2024Erling Haaland is the hot topic once again after an underwhelming Gameweek, in which over 300,000 managers used the Triple Captain chip on the Man City forward 🔵📉
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss downgrading him and how best to use that money elsewhere in your squad.
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* League Cup round-up (09m 31s)
* Haaland headache (12m 35s)
* Can Chris Wood continue? (20m 13s)
* Wolves options (26m 18s)
* Differentials (42m 55s)
* Transfers & captains (46m 52s)
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S3 Ep9: Off The Bench: Haaland Triple Captain struggle
Oct 28, 2024Big hopes were pinned on Erling Haaland, as over 300,000 Triple Captain chips were played this Gameweek, but with just the single return, does that count as success? 🍟🃏
FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield look back on Man City’s performance, how crucial Cole Palmer is becoming, and the bargain buys upfront.
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* Erling Haaland Triple Captain (03m 20s)
* Man City conundrum (05m 49s)
* Liverpool options (11m 58s)
* Perfect Palmer (18m 27s)
* Class Chris Wood (30m 04s)
* Must-buy Mbeumo? (40m 52s)
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S7 Ep14: FPL Pod: It’s time to talk about Haaland
Oct 23, 2024It was an easily forgettable Gameweek 8 in which we saw the lowest average score of the season, as well as Erling Haaland’s third blank in a row. ❌
Ahead of a Friday deadline, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod squad discuss the Norwegian’s dip in form, whether to bench or sell Saka and some tempting differential options as fixtures turn for some clubs. 👀
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* A low-scoring week (00m 32s)
* Part company with Saka? (09m 06s)
* One more week for Haaland (22m 00s)
* Wolves options tempting (29m 54s)
* Red hot Raul (38m 18s)
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S3 Ep8: Off The Bench: Moving midfield premiums
Oct 22, 2024The midfield premiums are all starting to step up at the same time so compromises must be made 👑🔥
FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Sam Bonfield consider selling Saka, bringing in Son, and discuss how good Chris Wood has been under Nuno Espirito Santo.
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* Selling Saka? (07m 38s)
* Son in (9m 57s)
* Ditching Trent (18m 46s)
* Goalkeeper options (28m 52s)
* Wonderful Chris Wood (33m 15s)
* Palmer v Son (42m 05s)
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