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The Athletic FPL Podcast

The Athletic's Fantasy Premier League expert Mark McGettigan - aka FPL General - gets straight to the point and tells you what you need to know if you want to be a successful FPL manager.Transfer advice, captaincy picks, a regularly updated watchlist, this is the pod for you if you want to rise to the top of your mini league and stay there.

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Episodes

Temporary Haaland Replacement? Blank Gameweek 28

The General gives his thoughts on the upcoming blank and double gameweeks. With only one fixture in the next two gameweeks, could this be the week to transfer out Erling Haaland? The General gives his recommendations on potential temporary replacements and answers your twitter questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 202324 min

Time to activate the Wildcard?

With several double and blank gameweeks to prepare for, is now the time to activate the wildcard? The General answers your twitter question and also reveals his potential current wildcard draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 01, 202324 min

Future Chip Strategy and Blank/Double Gameweek Preparations

With a number of double gameweeks on the horizon, The General gives you an outline on potential chip strategy and when to think about playing the wildcard. He also answers your questions on which double game weeks assets should make your team this week. *** • Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL • Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code EPL23 at...

Feb 23, 202330 min

Rolling transfers and Haaland rotation concerns?

The General rounds up the Friday press conferences and answers your twitter questions on the prospects of Haaland being rotated and what preparations to make for the upcoming blank gameweek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202321 min

Time up for De Bruyne? Are Man City assets worth the risk?

The Pep Roulette wheel seems to be spinning faster than ever this season and The General gives his thoughts on what to do with your current and future Manchester City assets. The General also updates his watchlist and answers your twitter questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202319 min

Martinelli to Odegaard and Future Chip Strategy

The General gives his thoughts on the best Arsenal assets for their upcoming double gameweek. Plus with double gameweeks approaching thick and fast, The General gives his thoughts on the best way to utilise your remaining chips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202322 min

Long Term Planning For Blank Gameweeks

With blank gameweeks on the horizon for big FPL assets, the General give his advice on how to plan long term to be in a good position for BGW25. The General also updates his watchlist, answers your twitter questions and also gives an update on his own transfer plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 06, 202334 min

Preparing for Double GameWeek 22

The General gives his advice on which Manchester United assets to stock up on for DGW 22 while also offering strategy ahead of Blank Gameweek 25. He also answers your twitter questions and gives his transfer suggestions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 02, 202333 min

Press Conference Round Up and Twitter Questions

The General previews GW21 by rounding up the Friday afternoon press conferences and answering your twitter questions ahead of Saturday's 11am deadline. The General also shares his transfer plans and reveals his current starting eleven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202318 min

Stick or twist on Almiron? Is Ødegaard now a must have?

After three blanks is it time to give up on Almiron? The General outlines some great value mid-priced alternatives and answers your twitter questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 202328 min

Triple Captain Chip Activated?

A huge Double Gameweek appraoches FPL managers, with double fixtures awaiting some of the game's most exciting assets. The General advises on who you should be bringing into the team and whether it's time to activate the Triple Captain Chip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 202331 min

Replacements for Reece James?

The General reviews the boxing day fixtures and gives his advice on dealing with Reece James' recent injury setback. He answers your twitter questions and shares his updated watchlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 202230 min

FPL is back! Finalising our teams after the World Cup break

With Unlimited Transfers at your disposal, The General is here to advise you on who should be featuring in your FPL teams ahead of the boxing day fixtures. He gives you his latest watchlist, team draft and also answers your twitter questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 202235 min

Strategy before the World Cup Break

It's the final Gameweek before the World Cup break and The General gives you his top tips for finishing on a green arrow. The General also answers your questions on transferring De Bruyne to Salah, one week goalkeeper punts and how to use your remaining transfers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 202221 min

The Best One Week Punts

The General gives his thoughts on the best one week punts ahead of the final gameweek before the World Cup Break. The General also reviews the past gameweek and answers your twitter questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 07, 202227 min

Where to find Team News? Press Conference Round Up

The General reviews the latest Premier League Press Conferences, with updates on Haaland, Wilson and Salah. He also answers your twitter questions on GW15 transfer strategy and sources for early team news leaks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 04, 202222 min

Best Toney Replacements and The Ideal Newcastle triple up.

With Ivan Toney suspended and Newcastle firing on all cylinders, The General answers your twitter questions ahead of gameweek 15 including the best Ivan Toney replacements and the ideal Newcastle triple up. Produced by Sean Thorne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202222 min

Haaland's fitness and the best Pre-World Cup differentials

The General updates you on all of the Friday afternoon press conferences and answers your twitter questions ahead of gameweek 14. There is also an update on Erling Haaland's fitness and also which players could make for decent punts before the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202221 min

Sell Salah and spread the cash? Time for Almirón?

Gameweek 13 saw another frustrating Liverpool performance, and Miguel Almiron leapfrog Mohammad Salah's points total. With 6 goals this season is the man from Paraguay a must have? General also answers your twitter questions and advises on which Arsenal assets to stock up on before their fixture against Nottingham Forest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 202224 min

Return of Man City and Arsenal Assets - Foden or Saka?

The General gives us his thoughts on which Arsenal and Man City assets need to return to teams after the blank gameweek. He also answers your twitter questions on keeping the faith with Salah, and what to do with Zaha and Trossard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 202226 min

Planning for Blank Gameweek 12

Arsenal and Manchester City's blank gameweek, James Maddison's suspension and Mohamed Salah's return to form are providing a number of headaches for FPL managers heading in to Gameweek 12. The General answers your questions and gives his advice on how to tackle the tricky upcoming gameweek. Produced by Sean Thorne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 202231 min

Time up on Salah and Preparing for Gameweek 12

The General reviews Gameweek 10 and gives his advice ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal's blank in Gameweek 12. He also answers your twitter questions on Salah and whether it's worth keeping the faith in Mitrović. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 202230 min

Mitrovic strategy and is Salah now an 'expensive luxury'?

The General reviews the afternoon's press conferences ahead of the Gameweek 10 deadline with an update on Mitrović's injury. The General also answers 10 of your quickfire questions, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 07, 202219 min

FPL Captaincy is dead

As Erling Haaland makes FPL Captaincy all but redundant, The General discusses preparations for GW12 and what to do with Aleksandar Mitrović and Ivan Toney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 03, 202226 min

Kevin De Bruyne to Salah? Press Conference update

The General reviews the afternoon's press conferences ahead of the Gameweek 9 deadline. He also answers your questions surrounding Isak's injury and whether captaining Salah is worth the risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202221 min

Gameweek 9 transfers and captaincy strategy

The FPL General is back with the Premier League finally at full capacity again this weekend. He takes a look at Gameweek 9 transfers and captaincy, including why his latest draft is likely to feature no Liverpool players. He also picks a wildcard squad with a lot of FPL players looking to activate their chip this week and he tackles a host of questions from Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 202225 min

Planning our way through the postponements - GW 8 preview

FPL General guides us through the changing landscape of gameweek 8 with three games being postponed - is now the right time to wildcard or should we hold our nerve? He's also got an updated watchlist, plus transfer & captaincy advice, and as always answers ten of the best twitter questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 202227 min

Do we keep the faith in Salah or sell and spread the cash?

The FPL General looks ahead to gameweek 7 and tackles the big issue of what to do about the stuttering form of the usually indispensable Mo Salah. There's also plenty of advice on transfers, captaincy picks, and the General's latest watchlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 05, 202234 min

Do we need to get Haaland at all costs? Gameweek 6 preview

The FPL General previews gameweek six, gives you transfer advice, best captaincy picks, an updated watchlist, and answers your questions including the burning issue of whether managers who don't yet have Erling Haaland need to do so at all costs immediately. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 01, 202225 min

Midweek FPL fixtures preview (Don't mention Mo Salah!)

The FPL General attempts to put the madness of Mo Salah's blank in Liverpool's 9-0 win behind him and get ready for gameweek 5 which consists of games being played in the Premier League this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - don't miss that deadline! There's an updated watchlist, transfer and captaincy advice plus ten of the best questions from his army of twitter followers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 29, 202229 min
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