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Welcome to the FPL Pod. Join Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield ahead of each Gameweek as they 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.



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After four blanks in his past five Premier League matches, Erling Haaland is starting to cause FPL managers a headache or two as they wonder what to do with the star forward 📉🤖📉So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review his recent performances, the wider problems at Man City, and look ahead to the favourable fixture changes in Gameweek 24.LISTEN * European review (04m 19s)* Haaland dilemma (06m 21s)* Chelsea consideration (22m 57s)* Investing in Man Utd (30m 00s)* Differential of the Week (35m 08s)* Transfers and captains (38m 50s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
It’s time to consider a midfield shake-up as Cup football finishes, the transfer window gets into full swing, and players return from AFCON 🤑🔄🤤So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss Semenyo’s move to Man City, selling Bukayo Saka, and the trio offer a deep dive into Sam’s Wildcard team.LISTEN 👇* Cup review (02m 24s)* AFCON latest (05m 50s)* Staying on Semenyo (08m 44s)* Sam’s Wildcard reveal (15m 51s)* Differential of the Week (37m 09s)* Transfers and captains (40m 29s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
The 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)* Wildcard team reveal (37m 15s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
More 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) * Ekitike issues (28m 00s) * Man City conundrum (36m 43s) * Differential of the Week (42m 19s) * Transfer and captains (44m 07s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xp Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X *This episode of the FPL Pod was recorded before the announcement of Ruben Amorim's departure from Man Utd.
The 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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
For 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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
Just 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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
A 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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
FPL 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 (41m 16s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
Phil 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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
It’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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
Tasty 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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
The international break has thrown us FPL managers a few headaches with some popular picks now flagged as injured 🔄🤕🔄 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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Ian on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
With 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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
With 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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
While 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 27s) * Transfers and captains (38m 44s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
There’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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
It’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) * The numbers behind Salah (27m 35s) * Differentials, transfers and captains (35m 37s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
After 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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
With 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) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
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Comments (10)

Chelemaz Chelemaz

Best fpl podcast of a tym 💥

Aug 16th
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Paschal Amaechi

Is Neco Williams a sustainable asset

Aug 19th
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FootprintsOnMoon

why not son???

Aug 5th
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Michael Daly

Really enjoyed the show this year-great work all round. see you for fpl 21-22

May 28th
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John Clark

When can we expect another episode?

Jun 12th
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Simy Kalolo

Nice one, James. Always good catching up on this while commuting!

Sep 27th
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joshua maitland

can people still join the pod league?

Sep 2nd
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George Bird

the incidental music is WAY too loud

Aug 30th
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Alex Mwangi

Hey, there isn't a third episode already?

Aug 22nd
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