Actor David Hunter joins Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team to look ahead to the Blanks and Doubles of Gameweek 25 🤩 Leaning into Liverpool, other Double options, and what to do with players who Blank are all covered on the show LISTEN 👇 Future DGW announcement (5m 54s) Selling Man Utd (12m 19s) Liverpool consideration (23m 27s) Martinelli difficulties (31m 56s) Everton assets (36m 23s) Captains & Transfers (45m 41s) Take on the FPL Pod team in our mini-league: cyr1y6 Follow @OfficialFPL on...
Feb 22, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Gianni Buttice and Harry Daniels look back on a thrilling Double Gameweek 24 and examine how many transfers are required for the next set of tricky fixtures 🧐 With Gameweek 25 featuring four teams blanking and four teams doubling, the FPL experts debate the number of Liverpool players required, what to do with those without a match, and if it’s time to bring in Everton assets LISTEN 👇 Man City conundrums (02m 37s) Liverpool options (07m 10s) Arsenal triple-up (11m 53s) Everton examination (18m...
Feb 20, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are joined by comedian Annie McGrath to discuss her first season playing FPL and what she’s learnt along the way as one of the writers of Sky’s Fantasy Football League TV show 📺⚽️ They also look ahead and assess the different options managers can take as they plan for all the upcoming blank and double Gameweeks. LISTEN 👇 Annie’s debut season (1m 39s) Sam strategies (11m 52s) Chelsea conundrum (19m 25s) To bench or sell blankers (24m 52s) Premium purchases (34m...
Feb 16, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Sam Bonfield and Az Phillips dissect Double Gameweek 23 and discuss transfer plans with the upcoming Blanks in mind 🧐 The FPL experts cover Chelsea’s attacking options, what to do with Martinelli, and how Mahrez is becoming Man City’s main man. LISTEN 👇 Spurs doubts (02m 56s) Chelsea upturn (09m 00s) Arsenal angst (12m 53s) Brighton double-up (17m 59s) Magical Mahrez (30m 29s) Liverpool conundrum (35m 29s) Take on the experts in our FPL Pod mini-league: cyr1y6 Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter an...
Feb 14, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Kelly Somers and the FPL team assess another Double Gameweek for the top two in the table, with the company of Everton legend Leon Osman 🍬💙 They discuss if you need three Man City players, to keep or swap Martinelli, and reveal what Leon (maybe) once asked a team-mate of his. LISTEN 👇 Leon’s life in FPL (1m 33s) Everton review (13m 40s) Arsenal options (20m 49s) Man City riddle (34m 50s) Single Gameweekers (42m 11s) Captains & Transfers (47m 25s) Take on the FPL Pod team in our mini-leagu...
Feb 09, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 28
FPL experts Az Phillips and Oscar (FPL Focal) review a prosperous Gameweek 22 and look at the fall out ahead of another Double Gameweek next weekend 👀 They discuss the difficulties deciding on Man City assets, cheap options to bolster your squad, and tapping into Arsenal’s defensive options. LISTEN 👇 Man City conundrums (05m 07s) Brighton blank dilemma (13m 06s) Bargain defenders (15m 49s) Not Triple Captaining Haaland (26m 18s) Is Kane essential (29m 20s) Arsenal defence options (37m 41s) Cha...
Feb 06, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 17
With a tempting Double Gameweek coming up, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are joined by Manchester football reporter Ian Irving to chat all things Red Devils ahead of their two matches against Crystal Palace and Leeds. A Pod triple-up of Triple Captains is discussed, as well as Leeds options, and January’s new arrivals. LISTEN 👇 Wan-Bissaka consideration (10m 04s) Bruno brain-teaser (11m 12s) Leeds dilemma (17m 33s) Triple Captain Rashford (20m 53s) Mudryk verdict (32m 51s) Captains & tr...
Feb 02, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 27
It’s been a busy spell for FPL managers since the Premier League returned, so who better than Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team to review all the action and look ahead 👀 Joining them is the other half of FPL Family, Lee Bonfield, as they discuss Arsenal attackers, Man Utd’s resurgence, and moving on those misfiring players. LISTEN 👇 Current standings (01m 30s) Arsenal attackers (12m 47s) Adios Almiron (23m 01s) Keeping Kepa (39m 04s) Investing in Man Utd (44m 46s) Transfers (47m 50s) Show what...
Jan 26, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 26
With more Double Gameweeks on the horizon, Fantasy Premier League experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice review Gameweek 21 and the players with multiple matches that could shine 🤩 Switching Arsenal assets, deploying the Triple Captain chip, and waiting to see who's best from Man Utd are covered in the latest episode of Off The Bench. LISTEN 👇 Ditching Man City defence (02m 05s) Doubling Newcastle defence (08m 09s) Leeds options (12m 22s) All-out Arsenal attack(26m 57s) Waiting on Man Utd (...
Jan 24, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Guitarist Max Helyer, of You Me At Six fame, joins Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team to discuss his love for the game and what to expect from Gameweek 21 🎸🤩 Man Utd assets against Arsenal, whether to go big on Brighton, and a long look at differentials that could boost your rank are all covered in the latest episode. LISTEN 👇 FPL life in a band (01m 44s) Brighton be good(15m 48s) Arsenal v Man Utd (26m 36s) Chelsea conundrum (36m 20s) Differential delights (40m 14s) Transfer and captains (47m...
Jan 19, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Fantasy Premier League experts Lee Bonfield and Harry Daniels assess the fall out from a huge derby weekend and what that has meant to Gameweek 20 so far 💪 Tripling up on Man Utd, what to do with Pep’s City, and bargains at Brighton are all discussed on the new episode of Off The Bench. LISTEN 👇 Triple captain chat (00m 40s) Man Utd attacking picks (05m 56s) Ditching Man City assets (11m 21s) Arsenal options (16m 30s) Brilliant Brighton (28m 56s) Newcastle puzzle (34m 11s) Challenge our expert...
Jan 16, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The Double Gameweeks are coming thick and fast as we start 2023, with Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team here to talk you through the best approaches. Discussing the upcoming fixtures with them is Team GB Olympic hockey champion Shona McCallin, as Man Utd assets, Brighton options, and Man City conundrums are all covered. LISTEN 👇 Man Utd attacking choices (07m 25s) Man City puzzle (12m 39s) King Kane (20m 15s) Double Newcastle defence (32m 59s) Brilliant Brighton (38m 46s) Captains (43m 53s) Tak...
Jan 11, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Fantasy Premier League experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal begin 2023 by taking a detailed look at each position as they review Gameweek 19 so far. Double Newcastle defence, Man City conundrums, and the worry of ditching all Liverpool assets is covered on the latest Off The Bench. LISTEN 👇 Cancelo out (01m 39s) Newcastle double-up (07m 29s) Fifth midfield option (14m 23s) Arsenal assets (22m 08s) Liverpool lacking in attack (31m 33s) Haaland Triple Captain (47m 17s) See if you can beat th...
Jan 06, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The festive fixtures keep on coming as we see out 2022 and welcome in the new year, with Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team previewing Gameweek 18 and Double Gameweek 19. Joining them is Fantasy guru Mark Sutherns to discuss the bumper fixture list, value in Arsenal, and how to rejig your team after the unlimited transfer window. LISTEN 👇 Reece James dilemma (09m 05s) Arsenal attackers (12m 10s) Darwin decision (22m 52s) In form Newcastle (28m 05s) Double Gameweek planning (36m 27s) Captains (48...
Dec 29, 2022•56 min•Season 5Ep. 23
FPL returns with a Boxing Day football feast for you to tuck into as comedian Lloyd Griffith joins Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team to inspect all things Gameweek 17. On the agenda is utilising those unlimited transfers, prepping for Double Gameweeks, and looking at potential differentials to help you make up places in your mini-league. LISTEN 👇 Gabriel Jesus replacements (11m 16s) Double Gameweek fixtures (12m 13s) Goalkeeper options (19m 25s) Defensive delights (25m 03s) Midfield conundrum (...
Dec 20, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 22
As the World Cup winds down, FPL is gearing up for a big end of year finish, with Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team looking ahead to the Premier League’s return ⚽️👀 Expert Andy Park joins them to review injuries, key targets and who to use those unlimited transfers on while keeping Double Gameweeks in mind. LISTEN 👇 Second Chance League (02m 31s) World Cup impact (5m 12s) Diaz injury (18m 51s) Double Gameweek delight (23m 05s) Newcastle options (29m 32s) Differential picks (32m 35s) Take on th...
Dec 16, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Gameweek 17 is edging closer, so Sam Bonfield and Andy Park are here to talk all things FPL before the Premier League restart 🔜 The pair dive into the first scheduled Double Gameweek of the season, how to budget effectively in your midfield and how best to setup your forward line. LISTEN 👇 Gabriel Jesus’ injury (3m 13s) Double Gameweek 19 (6m 46s) Man City’s game congestion (9m 49s) Unlimited transfer teams (22m 27s) Spreading your budget (34m 05s) Threemium forwards? (43m 30s) Take on the FPL...
Dec 05, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The World Cup is well under way and Az Phillips and Harry Daniels are here to talk through the standout stars so far and where to look when Gameweek 17 is upon us 🔎 Chelsea’s goalkeeping dilemma, who’s playing where in Qatar and Man Utd’s healthy fixtures are all on the agenda. LISTEN 👇 Through the groups (01m 58s) Mendy or Kepa? (05m 54s) KDB off the boil? (21m 32s) Arsenal’s Brazilian duo (26m 51s) Pundits drafts (33m 22s) Liverpool asset decisions (38m 02s) Take part in our FPL Pod mini-lea...
Nov 28, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The Premier League may be on a World Cup break, but here at FPL we have important matters like unlimited free transfers to tinker with until Boxing Day 🎁🎄 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team guide you through different strategies and teams to target, as well as review the season so far, as managers begin to overhaul their squads ahead of the Premier League's return LISTEN 👇 World Cup strategy (06m 07s) Favourable fixtures (11m 58s) Threemium too much premium? (18m 05s) Goalkeeper picks (22m 22s...
Nov 15, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Fantasy Premier League experts Gianni Buttice and Andy Park return to review a challenging Gameweek 16 and look ahead to the World Cup 👀 Premium forwards, budget-enablers, and tripling up on Arsenal and Newcastle players are all assessed on the latest Off The Bench. LISTEN 👇 Puzzling Liverpool (02m 15s) Buoyant Bournemouth (8m 02s) Arsenal assets (12m 07s) Newcastle selections (16m 40s) Budget options (20m 50s) Suspect Spurs (26m 28s) Challenge the experts in our FPL Pod mini-league: cyr1y6 Fo...
Nov 14, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are joined by former Premier League forward Glenn Murray to discuss the best player options for the final Gameweek ahead of the World Cup. Liverpool, Man City, and differential picks are all covered, as well as a reminder this is the last Gameweek to use your first Wildcard in! LISTEN 👇 Spurs selection (11m 35s) Darwin delight (14m 06s) Goalkeeper shake-up (17m 37s) Wildcard reactions (27m 10s) World Cup prep (32m 33s) Captains and transfers (37m 42s) See if yo...
Nov 10, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Lee Bonfield and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, assess what happened in a tough Gameweek 15 and select potential one-week punts for the final set of fixtures before the men’s World Cup begins 🤤 Attacking Liverpool assets, taking cheap options seriously, and a couple of left-field picks are all on the agenda for the FPL experts. LISTEN 👇 What to do with Liverpool (01m 31s) Avoiding Newcastle double-up (4m 55s) Aston Villa assets (13m 58s) Pereira possibilites (19m 41s) Zaha conundrum (23m 04s) Spurs pot...
Nov 07, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Former England and Man Utd goalkeeper Ben Foster gives the inside track on how popular FPL is with players and why he loves the game so much 🤩 He also joins Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team to discuss what they’re doing with Haaland and how attention is turning to one particular forward option LISTEN 👇 Ben Foster on getting into FPL (01m 20s) Goalkeeper prospects (16m 47s) Forward thinking (22m 50s) What to do with Haaland (23m 04s) Favourable fixtures (36m 40s) Captains and transfers (46m 55...
Nov 03, 2022•55 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Off The Bench pundits Az Phillips and Prasun Singhal examine which players to target as they look to spice up their FPL teams ahead of the World Cup. Favourable fixtures for Brighton, Everton and Man Utd are all explored, while the triple-up on Arsenal and Man City is discussed. LISTEN 👇 Incredible Brighton (02m 09s) Arsenal excellence continues (6m 01s) Newcastle flying (10m 38s) Liverpool disappointments (20m 02s) Everton fixtures (27m 49s) Man City triple-up (31m 32s) Man Utd on the up (38m ...
Oct 31, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 9
England cricket legend and Fantasy Premier League fan Stuart Broad joins this Gameweek to relieve his memorable Manager of the Week win and look ahead to Gameweek 14 🏆 Meanwhile Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team assess Liverpool options and the best front three for the run-in to the World Cup LISTEN 👇 Broad’s Manager of the Week win (03m 00s) Liverpool prospects (11m 44s) Five star Almiron (17m 24s) Keeping Haaland (22m 55s) Differentials discussion (33m 44s) Captains (43m 47s) Take on the FPL...
Oct 27, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Off The Bench, particularly aptly named this week, tackles all the big talking points from FPL after Gameweek 14, which saw a lot of managers leave points outside of their starting XIs. Gianni Buttice and Andy North keep this week’s bench warm, discussing which players to target with three Gameweeks left before the World Cup… LISTEN 👇 • Newcastle assets (00m 33s) • Mid-price strikers (05m 09s) • Man City triple up (09m 45s) • Best Arsenal picks? (23m 00s) • Man Utd’s run (26m 04s) • Budget defe...
Oct 25, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team return partway through the midweek fixtures to chat strategy ahead of the final four Gameweeks before the World Cup 🏆 They talk Man City and Arsenal assets, who has the most favourable run of fixtures, and hear from BBC and Sky Sports broadcaster Eilidh Barbour about her experiences of FPL LISTEN 👇 Newcastle on the up (03m 42s) Bringing back Arsenal and Man City (13m 47s) What to do with Salah (22m 18s) Foden fun (27m 46s) Sam’s Wildcard (37m 10s) Captain pick...
Oct 20, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 16
With no fixture for Man City and Arsenal in Gameweek 12, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at how many of their players we should be holding onto and who could replace them. Meanwhile BBC 5 Live presenter Steve Crossman takes the guest spot to discuss bringing in Mo Salah and whether to hand him the armband or not 💪 LISTEN 👇 Mason mounting up the points (04m 25s) Maddison dilemma (08m 30s) Goalkeeper options (27m 27s) Free Hit GW12 (29m 38s) Salah selection time (35m 56s) Captains (37m 05...
Oct 17, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 15
The list of injuries is increasing rapidly but Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to help guide you through the possible replacements ahead of Gameweek 11 🔄 Joining them is former professional tennis player Anna Fitzpatrick as they discuss moving on premium defenders and possible rotation risks LISTEN 👇 Midweek matches round-up (07 m 15s) Liverpool alternatives (11m 27s) Scamacca consideration (19m 42s) End of big at the back (24m 29s) Potter rotation (31m 36s) Transfers and captains (...
Oct 13, 2022•47 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Off The Bench assesses a high-scoring Gameweek 10, as Lee Bonfield and Harry Daniels start plotting a course to navigate an upcoming blank Gameweek While the pair also look at possible options at London clubs with West Ham and Chelsea seeing an improvement in form and fixtures LISTEN 👇 Arsenal v Liverpool recap (02m 15s) Is it Hammer time? (12m 05s) Toon in your team (16m 58s) King Kane overlooked (20m 02s) Man City flying high (27m 23s) Take a pick in the Potter lottery (33m 38s) Take part in ...
Oct 11, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
