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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 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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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.
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* 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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1It’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.
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* 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)
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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.
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* 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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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.
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* 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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Plenty 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.
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* 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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After 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.
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* 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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As 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.
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* 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)
* Differentials, transfers and captains (32m 27s)
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Now 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.
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* 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 (38m 08s)
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With 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.
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* 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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Ekitiké
One 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
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* Don’t panic (08m 10s)
* Chelsea conundrum (16m 09s)
* Waiting for Watkins returns (21m 50s)
* Considering Ekitike (26m 46s)
* Differential of the Week (29m 45s)
* Transfers and captaincy (37m 56s)
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**Update** Thank you to all the FPL managers that correctly pointed out Konsa is suspended for just one match, not three. Do keep that in mind when making your transfers this Gameweek.
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The 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.
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* 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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Picking 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.
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* 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 37s)
* Best forward options (39m 48s)
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After 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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FPL 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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As 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.
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* 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)
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Can 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.
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* Gameweek 37 review (02m06s)
* Big strategy calls ahead (09m55s)
* Selling KDB for Saka? (21m43s)
* Going big on Villa (24m26s)
* Solving Saliba problem (30m23s)
* Differentials, captains, transfers (36m38s)
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Two 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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Erling 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 (37m 58s)
* Captain choices (40m 48s)
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With 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)
* Captain choices (41m 43s)
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Just 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 choices (40m 32s)
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Best fpl podcast of a tym 💥
Is Neco Williams a sustainable asset
why not son???
Really enjoyed the show this year-great work all round. see you for fpl 21-22
When can we expect another episode?
Nice one, James. Always good catching up on this while commuting!
can people still join the pod league?
the incidental music is WAY too loud
Hey, there isn't a third episode already?