The FPL Draft Zone

On this week’s pod we take a quick look back at Gameweek 16 - where Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to victory and Mo Salah made his return for Liverpool - before we fast-forward to Gameweek 17 with a full match preview, top waiver picks and much more! If you like FPL, and you’re more draft than classic, this is the pod for you!  TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro  1:04 - Gameweek 16 Headlines 3:00 - Midweek Fixtures  3:41 - Newcastle v Chelsea Waivers 7:30 - Bournemouth v Burnley Waivers 9:30 - Brighton v Sunderland Waivers 11:55 - Manchester City v West Ham Waivers 13:57 - Wolves v Brentford 15:41 - Spurs v Liverpool Waivers 17:48 - Everton v Arsenal Waivers 20:42 - Leeds v Crystal Palace Waivers 23:11 - Aston Villa v Manchester United Waivers 24:36 - Fulham v Nottingham Forest Waivers 27:13 - Gameweek 17 Top Picks 28:29 - To Do List   Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone AND you can follow us on our socials: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X:  https://x.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After another dramatic weekend of Premier League action we look ahead to Gameweek 16, with key games for title hopefuls Arsenal and Manchester City, and another stern test for fallen champions Liverpool. We’ve got all the usual bits - key waiver picks, trade options and a full fixture list preview, plus we try to solve the conundrum of what to do with Egyptian King Mo Salah - is it time to move him on, or sign him up? TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro  1:02 - Gameweek 15 Headlines 3:08 - Midweek Fixtures  4:08 - Chelsea v Everton Waivers 8:15 - Liverpool v Brighton Waivers 10:32 - Burnley v Fulham Waivers 12:53 - Arsenal v Wolves Waivers 15:53 - Crystal Palace v Manchester City Waivers 18:11 - Nottingham Forest v Spurs Waivers 19:42 - Sunderland v Newcastle Waivers 22:37 - West Ham v Aston Villa Waivers 24:43 - Brentford v Leeds Waivers 26:51 - Manchester United v Bournemouth Waivers 29:37 - Gameweek 16 Top Picks 30:57 - Trade Targets 34:14 - To Do List  Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone AND you can follow us on our socials: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X:  https://x.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Gameweek 14 right around the corner, and Gameweek 15 also coming up fast, it's a double Gameweek special for you this week, as we look ahead to BOTH sets of fixtures and highlight key assets for you to consider ahead of the waiver deadline. We reveal the key fixtures to target, the teams you should be honing in on, and the players who can make or break your Gameweek... TWICE! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone AND you can follow us on our socials: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X:  https://x.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's pod we analyse the key performers from Gameweek 12 - what has happened to Liverpool, is Mo Salah a busted flush, and is Ollie Watkins now a very real rotation risk? Then it’s time to talk Gameweek 13, with a full fixture preview - including a look at Chelsea v Arsenal and the potential return of Cole Palmer - before we hit those all important waiver picks, with options from Manchester United, Manchester City and Spurs.  No Erling Haaland in your draft team?  No problem! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! You can also watch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone AND you can follow us on our socials: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X:  https://x.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got an extra pod for you this week, and it's an interview with Doug from Win Your Draft League, a Substack newsletter that you can get delivered to your inbox every single week! We talk draft night rules, surprises of the season so far and the impact of DEFCON on FPL Draft - PLUS there's another trend to take into consideration when plotting your waivers this week - the ever increasing importance of home advantage... Get listening! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss and episode, and check out Win Your Draft League at: https://winyourdraftleague.substack.com/ Please follow us on the socials too! INSTA:  https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X:  https://x.com/fpldraftzone You can also watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone And PLEASE give us a five star review and some kind words on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on - it takes 30 seconds and it'll mean the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the international break slowly plods on, we turn our attention to the return of the Premier League, and Gameweek 12. We've got a full preview of all ten matches, the latest injury news, those key waiver picks to get your side moving in the right direction, some trade suggestions to get one over on your rivals, and much MUCH more! Don't forget to like and subscribe, and please follow us on the socials too! INSTA:  https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X:  https://x.com/fpldraftzone You can also watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone And PLEASE give us a five star review and some kind words on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on - it takes 30 seconds and it'll mean the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we take a deep dive into the underlying stats of the season so far.  We flag a few surprise overperformers, give hope to some underperforming sides, and ask if we all need to take Brentford a little more seriously.   We've then got some recommended early waiver options from both a defensive and attacking perspective, and we review last week's waiver picks - did any of our selections help you win your gameweek? Don't forget to like and subscribe, and please follow us on the socials too! INSTA:  https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X:  https://x.com/fpldraftzone You can also watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone And PLEASE give us a five star review and some kind words on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on - it takes 30 seconds and it'll mean the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's pod we take a look back at all the action from Gameweek 10 and flag a few headlines, and we assess Arsenal's key performers and pick our very own Star Boy. Then it's full steam ahead to Gameweek 11 - we've got a full fixture preview, underlying stats that shouldn't be ignored, those all important waiver picks, trade options to bring in AND move out, and MUCH MUCH MORE! Don't forget to like and subscribe, and please follow us on the socials too! Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X:  https://x.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky:  https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social We're also now on YouTube, so check us out there too! https://youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone?si=HsqtqQLCTJw-avEe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No pod this week I'm afraid - but good luck ahead of Gameweek 10 - YOU'VE GOT THIS! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! We're also on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone?si=HsqtqQLCTJw-avEe And you can follow us on our socials too: X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's pod we take a look back at the major headlines from Gameweek 8 before turning our attention to Gameweek 9! We've got a full preview of the fixtures that will make or break your draft team, and we've got those all important waiver picks, trade options and MORE! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a five star review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! We're also on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone?si=HsqtqQLCTJw-avEe And you can follow us on our socials too: X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special bonus pod, we look at all the latest injury news ahead of Gameweek 8, following on from the international break. Which players are going to miss the weekend's action, who are long-term casualties you HAVE to drop, and which players are set to return to first team duties in the next week and could prove to be very astute waiver pick ups? Get listening! Don’t forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on our socials! X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone CHAPTERS 0:00 - INTRO 1:33 - NOTTINGHAM FOREST 2:36 - CHELSEA 4:36 - BRIGHTON 4:57 - NEWCASTLE 6:28 - BURNLEY 6:49 - LEEDS 7:27 - CRYSTAL PALACE & BOURNEMOUTH 7:44 - MANCHESTER CITY 9:12 - EVERTON 10:39 - SUNDERLAND 11:33 - FULHAM 12:21 - ARSENAL 13:18 - SPURS 14:25 - ASTON VILLA 14:53 - LIVERPOOL 16:54 - MANCHESTER UNITED 17:14 - WEST HAM & BRENTFORD 18:03 - GOODBYES #FPL #fantasypremierleague #fpltips #GW8 #fplinjuries #gameweek8 #fplanalysis #fplpodcast #draftfantasy #fplstrategy #fplchannel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's pod we look ahead to Gameweek 8 with a full fixture preview and some key waiver picks for you to consider. Are Manchester City full backs an option or are they too much of a rotation risk? What does Ollie Watkins' injury mean for Donyell Malen's role with Aston Villa? And how dead is Kolo Muani's dead leg? We have all the answers and more, so get listening! Don't forget to like and subscribe, and if you prefer a visual feast for your eyes, check us out on YouTube! YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thefpldraftzone?si=HsqtqQLCTJw-avEe You can also follow us on our socials: X: https://x.com/fpldraftzone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special bonus edition of The FPL Draft Zone we take a deep dive into the first seven gameweeks, looking at some key underlying metrics to try and predict what might happen NEXT in the Premier League. - Which teams are HUGELY overperforming and should be far lower in the table than they actually are? - Who are the sides that deserve MORE points than they've got so far? - Who are the Premier League's standout defensive side? (spoiler alert: it's not Arsenal) - Who are the monster chance creators? Get ahead of your rivals and get prepping your waivers with some stats that might just help you win your draft league! Don't forget to like and subscribe, and pretty please give us a FIVE STAR RATING! You can also follow us on: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone/ X:  https://x.com/fpldraftzone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the dust settles on Gameweek 6 we take a look back at all the key action and flag a few players who might be worthy additions to your draft team. We also take a look at the top 20 defensive contribution monsters so far and see if there's a pattern of players vs position, and then it's full steam ahead to Gameweek 7, with a full preview AND those all important waivers! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod and (if you would be so kind) give us a review! We're also on X, Instagram and Blue Sky: https://x.com/FPLDraftZone https://www.instagram.com/fpldraftzone https://bsky.app/profile/fpldraftzone.bsky.social And now there's added YouTube goodness for your eyes! https://www.youtube.com/@TheFPLDraftZone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's pod we take a look back at the weekend that was with a full Gameweek 5 review, and then it's full steam ahead with a look ahead to Gameweek 6. We've got waiver picks, trade talk and we touch on the midweek fixtures which could impact your thinking ahead of the deadline - plus much, MUCH MORE! Please don't forget to subscribe to the pod if you haven't already, and PRETTY PLEASE give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts or some lovely words of encouragement on Spotify or whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's pod we take a look back at the key talking points from Gameweek 4 before turning our attention to Gameweek 5. With a full UEFA Champions League fixture list in midweek, plus some league cup fixtures, the risk of rotation is high, so who are the players that are fixture proof ahead of this weekend's games, and who are those under the radar picks that could help you win your match up? Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss and episode - and PLEASE give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts or some kind words on Spotify so we can overcome the mighty ALGORITHM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's pod we pretend we don't still have another week of international football to get through, and look ahead to the return of the Premier League with a Gameweek 4 preview. There's a whole host of wavier options for you to consider, including some tried and trusted performers AND some big-name new signings - plus there's even a few under the radar picks as well. Get listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's pod we look back at Transfer Deadline Day and rank the key players coming into the Premier League, and we have some rising and falling stocks - who are the players in your squad you need to bin off? Plus there's also an update on our FPL Draft Zone Draft Leagues and an opportunity for you to get involved in the new year! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod if you haven't already, and if you could spare 30 seconds to leave us a five star rating on Apple Podcasts or some nice words on Spotify or whatever podcast platform you listen to us on that would be GREAT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's pod we take a whistlestop look back at the insanity that was Gameweek 2, and then it's time for a full Gameweek 3 preview, with key waiver picks, trade targets, DEFCON beasts and some potential new signings who are already available in Draft FPL! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss and episode, and please give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts or some dynamite words on Spotify or whatever podcast platform you're listening to us on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode we take a look back at Gameweek 1 and flag a few lessons we learnt along the way, and then it's full steam ahead with Gameweek 2 - and those all-important waiver picks! Don't forget to leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts (if you would be so kind) and some lovely words on Spotify or whatever podcast platform you listen to us on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices