Arsenal midfielder Bukayo Saka finally delivered on his performances with a massive haul against Southampton ❤️✨ So FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Az Phillips discuss if he is a must-have moving forward, what to do with Man City assets, and how great Mbeumo is. LISTEN 👇 * Brilliant Brennan (04m 37s) * Waiting on Brighton (10m 38s) * Magic Mbeumo (22m 46s) * Considering losing Liverpool players (29m 20s) * Super Saka (40m 39s) * Man City conundrum (45m 30s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod...
Oct 07, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 7
It’s been a long week for Kelly Somers after she followed the advice of the FPL Pod team on the last episode to go without Cole Palmer and he went on to score four goals 🔵🥲 But the gang are here to discuss the fallout from that decision, what approach to take with premiums, and Duran v Watkins at Aston Villa. LISTEN 👇 * Palmer heartache (00m 19s) * Villa forwards (17m 08s) * Premium approach (18m 56s) * Player price points (27m 43s) * Differentials (35m 57s) * Transfers & Captains (39m 32...
Oct 03, 2024•45 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Cole Palmer proved the doubters wrong with a record-breaking four goals against Brighton ⚽️👑 FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Pras Singhal look back on his exploits, dissect tripling-up on Arsenal, and if it could be time to sell Salah soon. LISTEN 👇 * Perfect Palmer (00m 22s) * Best Arsenal assets (10m 01s) * What to do with Watkins (23m 53s) * Liverpool conundrum (28m 25s) * Spurs selections (35m 40s) * Long-term Mbeumo(39m 07s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end o...
Oct 01, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Despite improved returns for FPL managers last Gameweek, with favourable fixture-runs shifting, the Wildcard is being used heavily again 📈🃏 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to discuss playing the Chip, going Gabriel over Saliba, best goalkeeper options, and Luis Diaz’s incredible start to the season. LISTEN 👇 * Goalkeeper targets (08m 50s) * Wildcard revelations (11m 54s) * Gabriel v Saliba (23m 28s) * Diaz delight (35m 57s) * Differentials (47m 37s) * Transfers & Captains (49m ...
Sep 26, 2024•52 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Luis Diaz continued to delight his owners with his third double-digit haul of the season, once again outscoring Mo Salah. 💫 Harry Daniels and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, look back on yet another Gameweek with a goal for Erling Haaland, Morgan Rogers finally getting off the mark and we also have a Wildcard active. 👀 LISTEN 🎧 * Another Gabriel goal (02m 43s) * Doubts around Palmer (10m 19s) * Make moves to Maddison? (14m 36) * Rogers patience pays off (21m 53s) * Best Liverpool picks (36m 05s) * Eyes...
Sep 23, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 5
With Man City taking on Arsenal in Gameweek 5, many managers are facing a conundrum of what to do with the popular picks from those clubs. 🤔 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod crew give you their thoughts on whether to start, bench or sell City and Arsenal players, as well as discussing a busy week of Cup and European action. 👊 LISTEN 🔊 * A Gameweek to forget (01m 37s) * Should you captain Haaland? (11m 01s) * Managing City and Arsenal assets (16m 54s) * Midweek action (25m 48s) * Optimal front thr...
Sep 19, 2024•46 min•Season 7Ep. 9
It might not have been a hat-trick on this occasion but Erling Haaland delivered another double-digit haul for his owners in Gameweek 4. 🥳 Join FPL experts, Lee Bonfield and Az Phillips, as they discuss the lowest-scoring week of the season so far, and a Gameweek which saw a Mo Salah blank for the first time this season. ❌ LISTEN 🎧 * Another clean sheet for Arsenal (3m 23s) * Villa forwards deliver (12m 02s) * Mateta outscores Eze (20m 22s) * Inevitable Haaland (32m 52s) * Brentford options (3...
Sep 16, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 4
With the first international break of the season over plenty of managers have opted to activate their Wildcard, including the FPL Pod's very own Julien Laurens. Kelly Somers and Sam Bonfield dissect Juls’ Wildcard as they also take a look at the popular transfers made by managers and weigh-up a tough week for captaincy in Gameweek 4. LISTEN * A big week for Wildcards (00m 53s) * International impact (13m 29s) * Is selling Saka sensible? (20m 59s) * Make a plan for Arsenal (23m 10s) * Differentia...
Sep 11, 2024•45 min•Season 7Ep. 8
It may be an international break but Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to give you the lowdown on the best Wildcard picks 🃏🤝 They discuss how Salah is essential, budget defensive options, and where to go with your forward thinking. LISTEN 👇 * Why Wildcard (08m 40s) * Goalkeeper targets (14m 36s) * Defender options (20m 08s) * Must-have Salah (29m 38s) * Sam’s Wildcard team (38m 53s) * Forward thinking (43m 33s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundl...
Sep 04, 2024•54 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Another week, another hat-trick for Erling Haaland and double-digit returns for Salah 🐐👑 With them both in such good form, FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Andy Park assess how the pair are must-haves going forward. LISTEN 👇 * Bringing Salah in with Haaland (00m 28s) * Tripling up on Liverpool (11m 10s) * Arsenal assets (27m 27s) * Palmer disappointment (36m 24s) * Excellent Eze (39m 51s) * Mbeumo making it (51m 24s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: q...
Sep 02, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Forward options are proving frustrating outside of Haaland, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look ahead to who could fill your frontline 💪⚽️ They chat Aston Villa options, offer up some differential picks, and Juls is trying to find out if “his mate” Ed Sheeran is into FPL. LISTEN 👇 * Gameweek 2 reflections (00m 49s) * Misfiring forwards (14m 06s) * Solanke gone (20m 25s) * Aston Villa attack (29m 40s) * Differentials (39m 18s) * Transfers and captains(44m 20s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league ...
Aug 29, 2024•49 min•Season 7Ep. 6
It was a Gameweek to rejoice for those brave enough to use their Triple Captain chip as experts Gianni Buttice and Pras Singhal look back on Haaland’s hat-trick exploits ⚽️⚽️⚽️ They also debate the best three players from Liverpool, whether to sell Isak, and keep a close eye on Brighton assets. LISTEN 👇 * Haaland Triple Captain (00m 30s) * Shining Son (12m 49s) * Liverpool triple-up (16m 29s) * Nkunku no-go (29m 44s) * Is Isak a hold? (37m 55s) * Fulham assets (43m 10s) Win an FPL bundle by top...
Aug 26, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We’re only one Gameweek into the new season and already discussion about using our Triple Captain Chip is hotting up 🔥© Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss handing Erling Haaland the special armband, how brilliant Jota is, and keeping hold of those precious transfers. LISTEN 👇 * Gameweek 1 reflections (00m 59s) * Price changes (15m 53s) * Palmer sales (23m 14s) * Magnificent Jota (25m 33s) * Differentials (37m 08s) * Triple Captain Haaland (43m 17s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end...
Aug 22, 2024•51 min•Season 7Ep. 5
With FPL returning, so too does Off The Bench, as experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss all things from the opening weekend 🫶♻️ The pair examine Spurs assets, what to do with Liverpool’s bargain defender Quansah, and even tout Erling Haaland as a potential Triple Captain option next Gameweek. LISTEN 👇 * Holding Spurs (08m 19s) * Man City defence (18m 03s) * Triple Captaining Haaland (21m 17s) * Quansah conundrum (28m 41s) * Man Utd decisions (30m 23s) * Arsenal assets (40m 40s) Win an F...
Aug 20, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The start of the new season is almost upon us, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are making their final tweaks to their squads 🤙 They discuss bringing in Dominic Solanke, the new Spurs no.9, picking Jota over Salah, and offer some armband picks outside of Haaland. LISTEN 👇 * Join the FPL Pod mini-league (04m 10s) * Making way for Solanke (12m 17s) * How our squads look (20m 58s) * Standout pre-season players (25m 00s) * Differentials (34m 48s) * Captaincy selection (40m 33s) Win our FPL Pod...
Aug 13, 2024•47 min•Season 7Ep. 4
We’ve just over a week to go until the season gets under way and plenty of managers have been tinkering with their first drafts, including the FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens. 🔧 They dive into sides starting with favourable fixtures, weigh up leaving out some big hitters and make their selections of the best players per position. 👀 LISTEN 🎧 * Pre-season round-up (2m30s) * Drafts so far (9m21s) * Favourable Fulham (16m01s) * Liverpool options (19m58s) * Long-term ...
Aug 07, 2024•52 min•Season 7Ep. 3
The countdown continues until the new season starts and Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to discuss their current Fantasy drafts. They talk about midfield options, how defenders are the best enablers, and if Kai Havertz is a great forward selection. LISTEN 👇 * FPL Challenge returns (01m 52s) * Defensive dreams (09m 07s) * Midfield selections (13m 56s) * Forward thinking (18m 46s) * Haaland ownership (28m 37s) * Enabler options (38m 40s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the se...
Jul 31, 2024•53 min•Season 7Ep. 2
FPL is back for the 2024/25 and so are the full FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield to get the season started. 🥳 Changes to the game, first drafts and whether or not the most-expensive asset of all-time will be making their Gameweek 1 sides are all on the agenda. LISTEN 👇 * Interesting prices (01m 24s) * Team building strategy (06m 48s) * Haaland or no Haaland? (13m 37s) * 24/25 Changes (25m 12s) * First drafts (43m 24s) Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Ke...
Jul 17, 2024•58 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Another fascinating Premier League season comes to a close! So join Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team as they look back on all the highs and lows from a thrilling campaign 🎢🥳 They quiz each other on the big performers, bask in Juls’ incredible rank, and even look ahead to next season’s prices. LISTEN 👇 * Testing trivia (06m 13s) * Juls’ mini-league gift (15m 47s) * Season review (19m 44s) * FPL awards (32m 56s) * Price guesses (39m 43s) * Differentials (46m 28s) Congratulations to our FPL Pod...
May 20, 2024•53 min•Season 6Ep. 48
No more long-term planning and vision necessary as we have reached the final Gameweek of the FPL season. 🥲 Unsure whether to go bold or to play it safe? We’ve got all bases covered with the full FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Ian Irving, Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens ahead of the last Gameweek of the 2023/24 season. 🙌 LISTEN 🎧 * A high-scoring GW37 (00m 38s) * How the Pod squad stand (08m 50s) * FPL wrapped is coming (14m 12s) * Teams to target (18m 45s) * One week punts (26m 50s) * Diffs, c...
May 16, 2024•49 min•Season 6Ep. 47
We bring you some midnight madness (thanks Juls) ahead of the final Double Gameweek of the season. 😮 The full FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Sam Bonfield, Julien Laurens and the returning Ian Irving are on hand as managers weigh up single Gameweekers v Doublers, as well as a likely big week for the Bench Boost. 💺📈 LISTEN 👇 * Haaland regret in Gameweek 36 (02m 14s) * Bench Boost fever (10m 23s) * Single or Double? (11m 27s) * Doublers in focus (14m 21s) * Best Single Gameweek options (31m 48s)...
May 09, 2024•52 min•Season 6Ep. 46
It’s been a weekend to remember for one of our FPL experts as they look back on a prosperous Gameweek 💯💍 Harry Daniels and Lee Bonfield review Chelsea’s upturn in form, Haaland's exploits, and what to do with Man Utd assets LISTEN 👇 * Chelsea finale (04m 10s) * Selling Spurs (16m 08s) * Newcastle options (20m 01s) * Man City conundrum (23m 48s) * Arsenal assets (30m 12 seconds) * Ditching Dalot (40m 08 seconds) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: ib3...
May 07, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 28
It’s crunch time in FPL as we near the end of the season and every decision counts 🎲♻️ Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review which three Man City options are the best to go with, changes in defence, and Chip strategy for the Run-in. LISTEN 👇 * Chip plans (10m 04s) * Defensive worries (14m 18s) * Magnificent Man City (18m 39s) * Foden v KDB (24m 46s) * Differentials (29m 58s) * Transfers and captaincy (34m 58s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: ib3wl...
May 02, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 45
It was a week for Wildcard users to rejoice as many of the popular Run-In picks produced 🃏🥳 FPL experts Gianni Buttice and FPL Family’s Sam Bonfield look back at the first 10 matches of the Gameweek and chat through Newcastle delivering at home, ditching Liverpool attackers, and whether it’s worth owning Bruno. LISTEN 👇 * Spurs conundrum (05m 01s) * Man City triple-up (10m 34s) * Great Gordon (18m 47s) * Should we bother with Bruno (28m 20s) * Chelsea assets (34m 11 seconds) * Selling Salah (...
Apr 29, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 27
It’s been a big Double Gameweek 34, unless your name is Mohamed Salah 👑😢 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the Egyptian King’s future, what to do with Chelsea and Spurs assets, and some of the huge points hauls. LISTEN 👇 * Must-have Havertz (05m 04s) * See you Salah (12m 53s) * Chelsea and Spurs Double (23m 17s) * Backing Watkins (33m 11s) * Differentials (42m 07s) * Transfers and captaincy (44m 38s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: ib3wlk Fo...
Apr 25, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 44
The much-anticipated Double Gameweek 34 got off with a bang thanks to Crystal Palace’s exploits 🏰🎉 FPL experts Az Phillps and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, discuss the big performers, Watkins' incredible season, and the importance of Chips. LISTEN 👇 * Single Gameweekers (11m 20s) * Arsenal sale (15m 30s) * Picking Pickford (20m 31s) * Wonderful Watkins (24m 32s) * Palace delight (27m 35 seconds) * Liverpool challenge (44m 22s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the sea...
Apr 22, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The big Double Gameweek is finally upon us so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team dissect how best to attack it 💪😍 They review all the teams involved, potential Palace propositions, and some single Gameweekers to be aware of. LISTEN 👇 * Doubling teams (08m 56s) * Arsenal additions (20m 04s) * Palace dreams (26m 33s) * Single Gameweekers (31m 52s) * Differentials (35m 56s) * Transfers and captaincy (38m 27s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: ib3wlk Follo...
Apr 18, 2024•45 min•Season 6Ep. 43
A Gameweek that started and ended with hat-tricks for popular FPL picks, saw a number of other well-owned players struggle ⚽️⚽️⚽️ FPL experts Prasun Singhal and Sam Bonfield look back on Man City’s performance, Arsenal treble-ups, and what to do with single Gameweekers LISTEN 👇 * Liverpool conundrum (04m 40s) * Bye bye Son (14m 48s) * Arsenal treble-up (28m 08s) * Man City dilemma (33m 56s) * Palmer performance (37m 35s) * Wolves interest (44m 22s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-...
Apr 16, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 25
The final fixtures that needed rearranging have had their dates set, meaning we now have a complete scheduled for the run in. 🙌 With DGW37 confirmed, Kelly Somers, Sam Bonfield and (eventually) Julien Laurens discuss the best way to go about planning for the three Double Gameweeks ahead in GW34, GW35 and GW37. 📝 LISTEN 🎧 * DGW37 confirmed (01m 14s) * Jules arrives (17m 36s) * Remaining chips strategy (22m 24s) * Best Arsenal trio (27m 21s) * Double or triple Liverpool? (34m 04s) * GW33 differ...
Apr 11, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 42
Plenty of big names provided returns in Gameweek 32 but attention is now beginning to turn to the big Double Gameweek around the corner 😬 With Double GW34 approaching, FPL experts Lee Bonfield and Harry Daniels discuss the best options for the run 👀 LISTEN 🎧 *Gamewek 32 review (00m 55s) *Remaining chip strategy (03m 37s) *Dream Arsenal triple-up (06m 00s) *Pep roulette strikes again (09m 16s) *Don’t go big on Chelsea (25m 57s) *Handling Spurs in Blank 34 (31m 05s) *Watkins haunts sellers (36m...
Apr 08, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 24
