The wait is over. The new season is here. Kelly Somers and her FPL Pod team are back to bring you all the info ahead of Gameweek 1. They chat Arsenal triple-up, Man Utd options, and offer some intriguing season predictions. Note this episode was recorded before the reports of Spurs agreeing a fee for Harry Kane. LISTEN 👇 Man City headache (3m 30s) Backing Arsenal (8m 59s) Man Utd selections (19m 20s) Season predictions (31m 21s) Team drafts (36m 01s) Captaincy (40m 30s) Try to win an FPL bundle...
Aug 10, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Kelly Somers and the Pod panel are joined by expert, Gianni Buttice as the curtain starts to rise for the 2023/24 season 🙌 The team dive into the best premiums to own, which mid-price midfielders they have their eyes on and a special surprise returning for the new FPL campaign… 👀 LISTEN 👇 Pre-season headaches 3m 2s Panel’s premiums 4m 24s Mid-price midfielders 15m 43s Saliba a shoe-in? 29m 2s Jesus replacements 33m 23s Draft updates 41m 2s Join the FPL Pod team mini-league now: ib3wlk Follow ...
Aug 03, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 3
As the start of the season approaches, Kelly Somers is joined by FPL stalwarts Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens, diving into the most popular assets for 2023/24 The team discuss FPL’s hot property, early chip strategies and their draft teams ahead of the new Premier League season LISTEN Jules’ scout report 2m 7s Chip strategy 8m 10s Early Blank announced 11m 27s Popular picks 16m 38s Panel’s drafts 37m 8s Who are the must-haves? 44m 1s Join the FPL Pod team mini-league now: ib3wlk Follow @Officia...
Jul 28, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Did you miss us? Kelly Somers and her trusty panel of Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens are raring to go for another season of Fantasy Premier League action 👊 The team discuss price reveals, position changes and who they’ve chosen in their first draft for the 2023/24 campaign 📝 LISTEN 👇 Squad structure (3m 51s) ‘Threemiums’ (7m 35s) Position changes (9m 27s) Spurs selections (11m 32s) Panel squad reveals (20m 16s) Darwin decisions (36m 17s) Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and Facebook Follow Kel...
Jul 05, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Well, there you have it! A season of highs and lows comes to a close, so we look back on what’s been another amazing season of FPL 🤩 Harry Daniels joins Kelly Somers and the team as they hear from this year’s winner, review 2022/23 and give us their Squad of the Season 👏 LISTEN 👇 Gameweek 38 (2m 17s) FPL’s world No 1 (7m 08s) Pod Squad of the season (15m 30s) Season-defining differentials (36m 54s) 2023/24 resolutions (45m 15s) Season round-up (51m 30s) Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and Face...
May 30, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 45
Kelly Somers and the FPL gang are joined ahead of the final Gameweek of the season by former Premier League striker Dean Ashton ⚽️ The panel discuss which teams to target, who might be differential gold and who to give the captain’s armband to 👀 LISTEN 👇 The final Gameweek 9m 51s Who to target 12m 06s Invest in Arsenal 19m 05s Seagulls soaring 25m 21s Assets at the bottom 36m 03s Captaincy picks 42m 35s Try to beat the FPL Pod team in our mini-league: cyr1y6 Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and ...
May 25, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 44
The FPL season finale is nearly upon us as Gianni Buttice and Az Phillips talk us through how their Gameweek 37 has treated them so far 👍👎 The pair discuss Man City’s never-ending rotation, which clubs are ‘on the beach’ and Fulham’s firing forward 🔥 LISTEN 👇 Pep doing Pep (1m 59s) Consistent Kane (12m 58s) Brighton rotation (16m 39s) Arsenal drop-off (20m 43s) Who’s 'on the beach'? (28m 11s) Moving for Mitrovic (32m 25s) See if you can beat the experts in the FPL Pod mini-league: cyr1y6 Fol...
May 23, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team deep dive into the four sides enjoying the final Double Gameweek of the season, as well as those with a single match that are worth considering 🤑 They discuss the difficulties picking from Man City’s midfield, who best to select from Brighton, and what to do about Man Utd and Chelsea. LISTEN 👇 Jules and Jones (00m 24s) Goalkeeper options (05m 23s) Defender decisions (09m 24s) Midfield dilemma (19m 16s) Forward thinking (35m 38s) Transfers and captains (43m 26s...
May 18, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 43
As the season nears its conclusion, FPL experts Harry Daniels and Lee Bonfield recap Gameweek 36 and examine which main-stays they may no longer need 🧐 From ditching Newcastle defence to mixing up your midfield, the pair assess the implications of the weekend’s results. LISTEN 👇 Newcastle questions (02m 48s) Backing Liverpool (10m 20s) Brighton dilemma (18m 28s) Arsenal sells (22m 38s) Man City triple-up (26m 17s) Man Utd options (34m 00s) See if you can beat the experts in the FPL Pod mini-le...
May 16, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The FPL Pod team look ahead to Double Gameweek 36, with crucial decisions to be made on which Newcastle and Brighton players you could think about bringing into your team. With Gameweeks running out, there’s some big calls to consider: Joelinton or Joe Willock in midfield? Alexander Isak or Callum Wilson (or both) up front? Which Brighton midfielder will get regular minutes? To help navigate these dilemmas, broadcaster and fellow FPL podcast host Alistair Bruce-Ball joins Kelly Somers and the te...
May 11, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 42
It was a testing Gameweek for FPL managers with lots of goals on offer but not so many Fantasy points. Experts Az Phillips and FPL Focal, Oscar, examine what’s gone on and how we move forward. They discuss Brighton and Newcastle assets ahead of their Doubles, must-haves for the run-in, and how formations have changed. LISTEN 👇 Brighton questions (02m 39s) Newcastle dilemma (06m 44s) Liverpool triple-up (09m 55s) Man Utd considerations (15m 04s) Watkins sell (22m 46s) Formations (30m 33s) Take o...
May 09, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Double Gameweek 34 has proved to be full of points but not from all the players predicted. So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to look back on a week of rotation roulette and how that could effect the run-in 🔀🤷 They’re joined by Hashtag United founder and YouTube star, Spencer FC, who discusses Newcastle assets, whether to go big or not on Man City, and if Kane should be bought in for the final four fixtures LISTEN 👇 Brighton decisions (12m 26s) Man City picks (16m 00s) Season run-i...
May 04, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 41
Midway through a bumper Double Gameweek 34 and FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal are here to discuss all the major talking points. From Liverpool forward thinking, to Newcastle triple-ups, and Man City’s defensive dilemma, Off The Bench has you covered. LISTEN 👇 Liverpool options (01m 35s) Brighton Doubles (10m 20s) Newcastle forwards (16m 45s) Man Utd considerations (22m 21s) Man City dilemma (29m 27s) Personal targets (38m 20s) Take on the experts in the FPL Pod mini-league: cyr1y...
May 02, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 27
There’s no rest for FPL managers as big Double Gameweek 34 is upon us, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to talk through all the options for your side 🤩 Former England goalkeeper Rob Green joins them to discuss who to back at Brighton, Liverpool decision, and what to do with single Gameweekers LISTEN 👇 Brighton troubles (10m 54s) Man City conundrum(18m 57s) All on Rashford (26m 27s) Liverpool selection (30m 37s) Single Gameweekers (43m 29s) Transfers and captains (50m 02s) Take on ...
Apr 28, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 40
Kelly Somers and the Pod team are joined by FPL’s high-flying expert, Harry Daniels ahead of potentially the biggest match of the season with Man City facing Arsenal ⚔️ The panel discuss newly added Double Gameweeks, Liverpool’s resurgence and which Brighton assets to consider for the run-in 🔵⚪️ LISTEN 👇 Gameweek 32 review (07m 01s) More Double Gameweeks! (17m 39s) Midweek matches (18m 48s) Man City v Arsenal conundrum (20m 49s) Harry’s watchlist (31m 37s) Brighton triple up (44m 04s) Beat the...
Apr 24, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 39
Free Hits or free fall, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss plans for Blank Gameweek 32 with or without the use of a chip 🍟 They’re joined by former Man City player Nedum Onuoha to look at Liverpool assets, defensive options, and partake in a tricky captaincy debate LISTEN 👇 When to use your Free Hit (10m 09s) Essential Liverpool assets (16m 37s) Defender decisions (27m 54s) Arsenal triple-up (32m 25s) Newcastle dilemma (41m 27s) Transfers and captains (46m 07s) Take on the FPL Pod team ...
Apr 20, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 38
After an improvement in form for Liverpool, FPL experts Harry Daniels and Lee Bonfield reflect on what that means for our teams ahead of Blank Gameweek 32 and beyond 🔴⚪️ They go on to talk about Arsenal assets, double Crystal Palace midfield, and the core players for a Free Hit team! LISTEN 👇 Liverpool triple-up (02m 40s) Palace options (09m 55s) Bournemouth improvements (17m 46s) Sell or keep Spurs (22m 32s) Arsenal conundrum (32m 20s) Free Hit choices (37m 11s) See if you are able to beat th...
Apr 18, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Kelly Somers and FPL Pod team debate what to do about the injured Marcus Rashford ahead of the season run-in, while long-term strategy for the upcoming Blank and Double Gameweek are top of the agenda 🧐 They’re joined by Hard-Fi front man Richard Archer who discusses his club, Brentford, and an exciting exclusive announcement about the band… LISTEN 👇 Keep or sell Rashford (09m 23s) Rashford replacements (13m 13s) Brighton decision (18m 33s) Chelsea conundrum (28m 36s) Liverpool options (35m 29s...
Apr 13, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 37
FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Sam Bonfield reflect on a revealing Gameweek 30 and what’s required ahead of the season finale 📈 They discuss going big on Man City, debate Arsenal assets, and whether it could be time to sell Marcus Rashford LISTEN 👇 Move on Man City (04m 07s) Chelsea difficulties (11m 17s) Arsenal conundrum (20m 40s) Palace fly high (26m 44s) Rashford decisions (31m 32s) Liverpool assets (35m 41s) Try and beat our experts in the FPL Pod mini-league: cyr1y6 Follow @OfficialFPL o...
Apr 10, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are joined by The Athletic’s Carl Anka off the back of the biggest Double Gameweek of the season so far 💰 New managers, preparation for Double Gameweek 34 and Pep Guardiola’s defensive ‘garden’ analogy are all discussed in this week’s episode. LISTEN 👇 Takeaways from Double Gameweek 29 (5m 25s) Jesus back in the fold (7m 16s) Managerial changes (14m 58s) Double Gameweek 34 preparation (22m 22s) Are Newcastle assets back on? (27m 46s) Sam’s Wildcard picks (36m ...
Apr 06, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 36
FPL experts Az Phillips and Andy North look back on a pivotal point in the season as managers try to make the most of a bountiful Double Gameweek 🤑 They review Arsenal assets, what to do with Haaland, and if it’s time to starting reducing the number of Brighton midfielders you own. LISTEN 👇 Jesus dilemma (03m 27s) Haaland headache (10m 14s) Bye bye Brighton assets (18m 10s) Chelsea conundrum (23m 46s) Villa defenders (26m 38s) Long term Man Utd (31m 46s) Challenge our experts in the FPL Pod mi...
Apr 04, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Fresh from victory in the ePL, Tom Stokes joins Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team to discuss preparation for a massive Double Gameweek 34 🤩📈 Best Double options, what to do with Arsenal assets and how to handle single Gameweekers are the hot topics. LISTEN 👇 Fixture announcements (04m 37s) Double options (10m 25s) Steele at the back (17m 41s) Keeping Arsenal midfield (19m 09s) Salah consideration (27m 21s) Transfers and captains (34m 33s) Take on the FPL Pod team in our mini-league: cyr1y6 Fo...
Mar 29, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 35
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are joined by former footballer Adrian Clarke to recap what’s gone on since the Premier League restarted ♻️⚽️ Best players per position, Wildcard teams during the international break, and how to use your Chips for the season run-in are all discussed... LISTEN 👇 Adrian’s FPL campaign (02m 44s) Goalkeeper options (11m 41s) Defensive delights (21m 15s) Midfield conundrums (31m 26s) Forward thinking (43m 37s) Chip chat (50m 17s) Take on the FPL Pod team in our mini...
Mar 23, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 34
FPL experts Harry Daniels and FPL Focal (Oscar) review the tricky Blank Gameweek 28 as managers navigated a reduced fixture list as they attempted to get a full XI out 🧐 The pair discuss Arsenal assets, Chelsea’s performance, when to bring back Erling Haaland and exciting picks from Man Utd. LISTEN 👇 Martinelli decisions (03m 06s) Moving on Man Utd (06m 14s) Chelsea conundrum (8m 18s) Isak consideration (19m 10s) Haaland returns (24m 18s) Aston Villa assets (25m 29s) Take on our experts in the...
Mar 20, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to preview a tricky Gameweek for managers as six sides Blank before a big Double 🧐💯 Comedian and FPL fanatic Luke Kempner joins them to chat selling Haaland, Chelsea assets, and spicy options to see you beat your mini-league opposition LISTEN 👇 Goodbye Erling Haaland (18m 10s) Removing Brighton defenders (24m 51s) Chelsea consideration (29m 41s) Moving for Maddison (32m 18s) Differential discussion (35m 02s) Captains & Transfers (38m 13s) See if ...
Mar 16, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 33
A decision few managers thought they would be making this season, but is it time to sell Man City’s Erling Haaland? That’s the question Lee Bonfield and Gianni Buttice consider as they assess Gameweek 27 and look ahead to more Blanks and Doubles 👑😬 The FPL experts discuss Chip strategy, Chelsea’s upturn in form, the Haaland conundrum, and going big on Brighton. LISTEN 👇 Free Hit plans (05m 37s) Letting go of Liverpool (09m 37s) Chelsea improvements (14m 30s) Haaland out (19m 10s) Brighton tri...
Mar 13, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are joined this week by Prasun Singhal, diving into the next few Gameweeks and looking at the teams to invest in and shy away from 👀 Leaving Liverpool assets out, not forgetting single Gameweek players and chip strategy are all covered in this week’s episode ✅ LISTEN 👇 Panel’s Gameweek 26 review (0m 48s) What to do with Liverpool (6m 38s) Brentford and Brighton assets (11m 15s) Single Gameweek players (30m 47s) Chelsea players back on the menu? (33m 42s) Chip ...
Mar 08, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 32
Az Phillips and Andy Park dissect Gameweek 26 and discuss the pros and cons of managers using their Wildcard 🃏 The pair talk us through the players to pick for Double Gameweek 27, the Harry Kane conundrum and potential Chelsea assets to look out for 👀 LISTEN 👇 Wildcarding in Gameweek 27 (1m 30s) A Man Utd reaction (6m 11s) Brighton assets (8m 01s) Newcastle slipping away? (22m 20s) Harry Kane, in or out? (25m 06s) Chelsea’s tempting calendar (27m 45s) Take on the FPL Pod team in our own mini-...
Mar 07, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Kelly Somers and the FPL team look towards Gameweek 26, joined by Australian snooker player Neil Robertson 🎱🇦🇺 On this week’s episode the panel look at two huge fixtures in the Premier League calendar and what to do with Eddie Nketiah. LISTEN 👇 Neil’s FPL story (4m 44s) FPL in the Snooker community (6m 35s) Gameweek 25 review (9m 01s) How the FA Cup affects FPL (18m 10s) Bees buzzing (33m 50s) Gameweek 26 plans (55m 55s) Take on the FPL Pod team in our mini-league: cyr1y6 Follow @OfficialFPL...
Mar 02, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 31
FPL experts Lee Bonfield and FPL Focal (Oscar) review a challenging Double Gameweek 25 and what lessons there are to learn about identifying teams for short and long term gain 📈 They discuss Man Utd prospects, an up turn in Spurs’ form, and single Gameweek players. LISTEN 👇 Keeping Man Utd (02m 44s) Learning from GW25 (09m 32s) Chelsea conundrum (14m 54s) Spurs assets (17m 47s) Looking ahead to GW28 (26m 58s) No for Nketiah (32m 50s) Challenge our experts in the FPL Pod mini-league: cyr1y6 Fol...
Feb 27, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 20
