Episodes
With the international break here, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review how the season has gone so far 📈⚽️📉 They look back on what’s gone right and what's gone wrong with their team, compete at an FPL quiz, and decide which one they’d pick out of popular pairings. LISTEN 👇 * International break (07m 20s) * How we’ve started (13m 06s) * Season review (17m 42s) * FPL quiz (29m 19s) * Palmer v Saka (39m 45s) * Salah v Haaland (40m 47s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season...
Published 11/14/24
With only two goals in six matches for Erling Haaland, hard questions are being asked about what to do with the Man City forward 🤖👋 FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Chris James discuss the options, if an Arsenal defensive double-up is worth the cost, and how Salah is essential. LISTEN 👇 * Wicked Wissa (09m 20s) * What to do with Haaland (18m 05s) * Arsenal defence (30m 06s) * Essential Salah (35m 12s) * Villa decision (39m 37s) * Wolves options (42m 55s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL...
Published 11/11/24
Published 11/11/24
One of the FPL Pod team has hit the button on their Wildcard chip and no player is more important to that than the inclusion of Mohamed Salah 👑⚽️🇪🇬 Kelly Somers and the gang look at the best players to include on the Wildcard, discuss going without Haaland, and back Arsenal to come good defensively again. LISTEN 👇 * Wildcard selections (09m 25s) * Ditching Haaland (13m 18s) * Picking up Raya (17m 30s) * Forward options (26m 55s) * Differentials (38m 09s) * Transfers & captains (41m...
Published 11/06/24
While most of the premiums struggled to deliver this Gameweek, many of the cheaper players produced the goods again 💪⚽️ FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal reflect on what’s going on with the premium assets, why Salah and Palmer are crucial, and how Solanke could be hitting form at the right time. LISTEN 👇 * Surging Salah (02m 39s) * Man Utd developments (11m 34s) * Palmer must-have (15m 59s) * Double Arsenal defence (19m 20s) * Flekken heartache (27m 05s) * Spurs hit form (30m...
Published 11/05/24
Erling Haaland is the hot topic once again after an underwhelming Gameweek, in which over 300,000 managers used the Triple Captain chip on the Man City forward 🔵📉 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss downgrading him and how best to use that money elsewhere in your squad. LISTEN 👇 * League Cup round-up (09m 31s) * Haaland headache (12m 35s) * Can Chris Wood continue? (20m 13s) * Wolves options (26m 18s) * Differentials (42m 55s) * Transfers & captains (46m 52s) Win our FPL Pod...
Published 10/31/24
Big hopes were pinned on Erling Haaland, as over 300,000 Triple Captain chips were played this Gameweek, but with just the single return, does that count as success? 🍟🃏 FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield look back on Man City’s performance, how crucial Cole Palmer is becoming, and the bargain buys upfront. LISTEN 👇 * Erling Haaland Triple Captain (03m 20s) * Man City conundrum (05m 49s) * Liverpool options (11m 58s) * Perfect Palmer (18m 27s) * Class Chris Wood (30m 04s) * Must-buy...
Published 10/28/24
It was an easily forgettable Gameweek 8 in which we saw the lowest average score of the season, as well as Erling Haaland’s third blank in a row. ❌ Ahead of a Friday deadline, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod squad discuss the Norwegian’s dip in form, whether to bench or sell Saka and some tempting differential options as fixtures turn for some clubs. 👀 LISTEN 🎧  * A low-scoring week (00m 32s) * Part company with Saka? (09m 06s) * One more week for Haaland (22m 00s) * Wolves options tempting...
Published 10/23/24
The midfield premiums are all starting to step up at the same time so compromises must be made 👑🔥 FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Sam Bonfield consider selling Saka, bringing in Son, and discuss how good Chris Wood has been under Nuno Espirito Santo. LISTEN 👇 * Selling Saka? (07m 38s) * Son in (9m 57s) * Ditching Trent (18m 46s) * Goalkeeper options (28m 52s) * Wonderful Chris Wood (33m 15s) * Palmer v Son (42m 05s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the...
Published 10/22/24
With some tasty fixtures coming up for Man City, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether it’s time to take a punt on Phil Foden 💙🔥 They chat about his differential qualities, if Saka will be back, and whether the Triple Captain chip could be deployed soon. LISTEN 👇 * Will Saka start? (07m 12s) * Haaland Triple Captain (12m 49s) * Punting on Phil Foden (20m 00s) * Suspension tightrope (32m 08s) * Differentials (34m 36s) * Transfers & captains (39m 38s) Win our FPL Pod...
Published 10/17/24
The international break gives Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team a chance to review the season so far and just how brilliant Bukayo Saka has been 👑⚽️ They discuss the Arsenal star’s fine form, if you can go without Haaland, and whether it’s time to ditch Ollie Watkins with the fixture swings LISTEN 👇 * Haaland headache? (07m 11s) * Letting Liverpool go (12m 36s) * Star man Saka (22m 17s) * Fixture swings (32m 32s) * Who to get at Man City (38m 06s) * Selling Watkins (42m 12s) Win our FPL...
Published 10/09/24
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...
Published 10/07/24
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...
Published 10/03/24
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...
Published 10/01/24
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...
Published 09/26/24
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) *...
Published 09/23/24
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...
Published 09/19/24
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...
Published 09/16/24
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) *...
Published 09/11/24
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...
Published 09/04/24
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...
Published 09/02/24
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...
Published 08/29/24
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...
Published 08/26/24
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...
Published 08/22/24
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...
Published 08/20/24