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FPL Pod

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Welcome to the FPL Pod. Join Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield ahead of each Gameweek as they discuss and digress about the world of Fantasy Premier League.

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After each Gameweek, two Fantasy Premier League experts will discuss all the major talking points and analyse the key decisions in Off the Bench.

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  1. S8 Ep26: FPL Pod: Optimising your Arsenal investment

    · 43 min · S8 E26

    The return of Gabriel means FPL managers are rethinking their Arsenal ownership as they try to bring in the Brazilian defender once again ❤️🇧🇷❤️ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at how to optimise your Arsenal…

  2. S8 Ep25: FPL Pod: The Ekitike and Wirtz double-up

    · 46 min · S8 E25

    For the first time this season, it’s become a bit clearer which Liverpool attackers to focus on and bring in 🔴📈🔴 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the Wirtz and Ekitike double-up, why Rice is proving crucial…

  3. S8 Ep24: FPL Pod: Best Bruno Fernandes replacements

    · 43 min · S8 E24

    Just as managers were getting a settled midfield line-up, Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes picked up an injury that could see him miss a lot of the festive fixtures. So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at his possible…

  4. S8 Ep23: FPL Pod: Navigating the midfield power trio

    · 38 min · S8 E23

    A template midfield is forming around three premium assets, but is that about to be challenged by other picks and which other budget options can we rely on? 🧐💪🤔 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss all that, if…

  5. S4 Ep14: Off The Bench: Midfield premiums deliver

    · 47 min · S4 E14

    Another Gameweek, another decent return from the growing group of midfielders who are hitting form all at the same time 🤤⚽️🤑 Cole Palmer reminded managers of his ability, while Harry Wilson and Bruno Fernandes…

  6. S8 Ep22: FPL Pod: Making the most of the bonus Free Transfers

    · 47 min · S8 E22

    FPL managers now have five Free Transfers to help them react to any of their players departing for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), but what’s the best way to use this early Christmas gift? 🔄🌍🔄 Kelly Somers and the…

  7. S4 Ep13: Off The Bench: Bruno back to his best?

    · 48 min · S4 E13

    Bruno Fernandes topped the Gameweek 15 points and is returning to form ahead of an appetising set of Man Utd fixtures 🔴🤤🔴 So FPL experts Giani Buttice and Sam Bonfield discuss his improvements, how Foden is hot…

  8. S8 Ep21: FPL Pod: All eyes on Foden

    · 44 min · S8 E21

    Phil Foden is proving a popular purchase for FPL managers after his consecutive double-digit returns 🔵🤑🔵 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the Man City midfielder's recent rise in form, how Aston Villa are…

  9. S8 Ep20: FPL Pod: Gearing up for midweek matches

    · 46 min · S8 E20

    It’s the start of December, which means only one thing: festive fixtures. And lots of them ⚽️🎁🎄⚽️ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team dissect what happened at the weekend and look ahead to the midweek matches,…

  10. S8 Ep19: FPL Pod: Big Gameweek to use Chips

    · 43 min · S8 E19

    Tasty returns are potentially on the menu for FPL managers in Gameweek 13, with many activating a chip to try and gain those extra points 🍟🤑🍟 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through each Chip, which ones are…

  11. S4 Ep12: Off The Bench: Mateta minutes a concern

    · 42 min · S4 E12

    Popular picks experienced a challenging Gameweek, as Haaland and Semenyo left FPL managers disappointed, which also saw Mateta subbed off before the hour mark 📉🦅 📉 So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal,…

  12. S8 Ep18: FPL Pod: Free Hit the answer to injury flags?

    · 48 min · S8 E18

    The international break has thrown us FPL managers a few headaches with some popular picks now flagged as injured 🔄🤕🔄 So Ian Irving, back in the hot seat for this Gameweek, and the FPL Pod team discuss the possibility…

  13. S8 Ep17: FPL Pod: Key learnings to improve your season

    · 42 min · S8 E17

    With the international break upon us, it’s time to take stock and review how things have gone so far this season 🙇📉📈🙇 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at whether it’s best to avoid the tempting Liverpool…

  14. S4 Ep11: Off The Bench: Challenging Gameweek brings squad questions

    · 46 min · S4 E11

    It was a disappointing FPL weekend, as Gameweek 11 ended up becoming the lowest average points so far this season 📉🤯📉 Highly-owned players Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo both missed penalties and other popular…

  15. S8 Ep16: FPL Pod: Best Arsenal players to pick

    · 42 min · S8 E16

    With Arsenal performing so well, FPL managers are heavily invested in the Gunners but are we picking the right trio? 🔴🔴🔴 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best Arsenal strategy, if we should be taking money…

  16. S4 Ep10: Off The Bench: Essential Haaland the only Man City focus

    · 48 min · S4 E10

    Erling Haaland is enjoying a remarkable season and so are all of his FPL owners, but outside of the Norwegian forward, it’s difficult to know which Man City team-mate to pick 🔵💪🔵 FPL experts Harry Daniels and Sam…

  17. S8 Ep15: FPL Pod: Mateta a must-have?

    · 42 min · S8 E15

    While more funds are being piled into the defence as we go big at the back, it means cheaper forward options are required, and the most popular purchase is Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta 🦅🔴🔵 So Kelly Somers and…

  18. S4 Ep9: Off The Bench: Selling forwards to raise funds

    · 47 min · S4 E9

    With many FPL managers having invested heavily in their front line, now might be the time to release funds by swapping to a cheap third forward and utilising that money elsewhere 🤑📈🤑 So FPL experts Gianni Buttice and…

  19. S8 Ep14: FPL Pod: Going big at the back

    · 47 min · S8 E14

    There’s been a tactical shift in the game as the top FPL managers play more defensive assets and use formations with at least four at the back 💪👟💪 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team do a deep dive on the defence,…

  20. S4 Ep8: Off The Bench: Double Arsenal defence paying off

    · 41 min · S4 E8

    There are lots of Arsenal assets to pick from but the defensive double-up appears to be the most rewarding following their latest away win 🔴💪🔴 So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, debate where to…

  21. S8 Ep13: FPL Pod: Where is best to invest in Liverpool?

    · 44 min · S8 E13

    It’s been another long wait with the international break but Gameweek 8 is on the horizon, and despite being out of form Liverpool are a hot topic of discussion with some kind fixtures coming up. 🔴👀 Kelly Somers and…

  22. S8 Ep12: FPL Pod: Assessing the season so far

    · 42 min · S8 E12

    After a bumper Gameweek 7, the international break gives us time to reflect on how the season has gone and prepare for what’s ahead 💯🙇🧐 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team talk chip strategy, defensive contributions,…

  23. S4 Ep7: Off The Bench: Sensational Semenyo a must own

    · 49 min · S4 E7

    Antoine Semenyo is having a season to remember and quickly becoming an FPL favourite ❤️⚽️🖤 So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss his latest performance and growing importance, why it might be best to go…

  24. S8 Ep11: FPL Pod: All in on Arsenal

    · 43 min · S8 E11

    With the fixtures turning in Arsenal’s favour, now’s the time to consider a triple-up. But who to get? 🔴⚽️🔴 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through all the options, whether it’s worth just having two Arsenal…

  25. S4 Ep6: Off The Bench: To sell or hold Joao Pedro

    · 50 min · S4 E6

    Despite being the most popular player in FPL, Joao Pedro is being transferred out by a lot managers as his struggles in front of goal continue 🔵📉🔵 So FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, debate what to…

  26. S8 Ep10: FPL Pod: Must-have Haaland

    · 42 min · S8 E10

    Plenty of Wildcards are being activated and almost all are doing so to bring in Man City forward Erling Haaland 🇳🇴💪🇳🇴 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best options for those playing the Chip, when else…

  27. S4 Ep5: Off The Bench: Premium player problems

    · 46 min · S4 E5

    Some premium players aren’t delivering as they have done previously which is causing headaches for FPL managers as they try to predict where points will come from 📈🤕📈 So FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Harry Daniels…

  28. S8 Ep9: FPL Pod: Isak straight into your team?

    · 42 min · S8 E9

    After playing an hour for Liverpool midweek, FPL managers are already starting to bring Alexander Isak into their teams. But have they gone too soon? 🔴🤔🔴 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team have their say on the…

  29. S4 Ep4: Off The Bench: Haaland performing better than ever

    · 47 min · S4 E4

    Erling Haaland is becoming a must-have this season following his match-winning display in the Manchester derby, which saw him climb to the top of the FPL points standing 📈💪© So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield…

  30. S8 Ep8: FPL Pod: Teams to target as FPL returns

    · 39 min · S8 E8

    As the international break draws to a close, FPL nears its return for Gameweek 4 with the FPL Pod team taking a close look at the sides you can target to fly up the ranks. 📈 We’ve got an international round-up,…

  31. S8 Ep7: FPL Pod: Your guide to the best Wildcard picks

    · 43 min · S8 E7

    Now that the transfer window has closed and the international break is upon us, FPL managers are using the opportunity to review how their players have been performing with some turning to their Wildcards 📈🃏📈 So Kelly…

  32. S4 Ep3: Off The Bench: What to do with Ollie Watkins?

    · 51 min · S4 E3

    Following a fruitful pre-season, lots of FPL managers expected big returns from Ollie Watkins who had favourable fixtures to start the season. But three blanks in a row has left many considering his place in their team…

  33. S8 Ep6: FPL Pod: Time to sell off Cole Palmer?

    · 44 min · S8 E6

    With the international break on the horizon and some underwhelming form, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team debate whether we should be removing Cole Palmer from our teams 🔵🤔🔵 They chat through alternative options for…

  34. S4 Ep2: Off The Bench: Premium players disappointing

    · 47 min · S4 E2

    Two Gameweeks in and some big name players are struggling to deliver for FPL managers, with lots of early transfers being made to ship them out 💰👉🚪 So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield are here to assess whether…

  35. S8 Ep5: FPL Pod: No Wildcard panic needed

    · 43 min · S8 E5

    Ekitiké One Gameweek into the new season and FPL managers are already trying to rip up their teams and start again 😱⚽️😱 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to reassure you there’s no need to panic just yet,…

  36. S4 Ep1: Off The Bench: Best players in Gameweek 1?

    · 43 min · S4 E1

    It’s great to have FPL back. So what better way to review the opening Gameweek than with Off The Bench and FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal 🏆🧐🏆 They discuss the best performers at Liverpool, regret at…

  37. S8 Ep4: FPL Pod: Final team changes before the season starts

    · 42 min · S8 E4

    The time for tweaking your squad is almost over, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to give you some last-minute advice 🤝🤗🤝 They discuss going without Mo Salah, who’s in their line-up, and what to do with…

  38. S8 Ep3: FPL Pod: Can you go without Haaland?

    · 46 min · S8 E3

    Picking a team with both Salah and Haaland that doesn’t destroy the rest of your squad is proving a challenge. So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their approach to the dilemma 🔴😖🔵 They chat through going…

  39. S8 Ep2: FPL Pod: Best players to pick?

    · 42 min · S8 E2

    After a busy week of tinkering with our first squad drafts, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are back to look over their changes and chat about which premiums to pick ♻️👣♻️ They discuss who looks good in pre-season,…

  40. S8 Ep1: FPL Pod: FPL 2025/26 is live!

    · 51 min · S8 E1

    FPL is back bigger and better than ever before, and the FPL Pod team are here to take you through all the updates to the game we love and know 😍⚽️😍 They discuss the SEVEN major changes, from chip increases to defensive…

  41. S7 Ep50: FPL Pod: The 2024/25 season review

    · 50 min · S7 E50

    As an awesome Premier League campaign comes to a close, we look back on a rollercoaster FPL season and hand out our inaugural #FPLPodAwards 🏆😃🏆 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their highs and lows, who…

  42. S7 Ep49: FPL Pod: Bold or safe on the final day?

    · 43 min · S7 E49

    Can you believe it’s already here? 37 Gameweeks have all led to this as the final Gameweek of the season is just around the corner. 😳 Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and a very happy Sam Bonfield are on hand to offer…

  43. S3 Ep28: Off The Bench: Who’s in form for the final Gameweek

    · 46 min · S3 E28

    With just one more Gameweek left for managers to achieve FPL glory, the lessons from this weekend are vital when making those final transfer moves 🔄🏆🔄 So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Sam Bonfield dissect the action so…

  44. S7 Ep48: FPL Pod: Making moves by selling Isak and Salah

    · 43 min · S7 E48

    Two of the most popular players in the game this season are being shipped out as returns dwindle and managers try some bold moves to finish as high as possible in the rankings 😲🚪😲 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team…

  45. S3 Ep27: Off The Bench: Premiums continue to disappoint

    · 40 min · S3 E27

    It was another Gameweek in which the likes of Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and even the fit again Erling Haaland failed to make the desired impact ⭐️📉⭐️ FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka Focal, review the…

  46. S7 Ep47: FPL Pod: Is it too risky buying Haaland?

    · 44 min · S7 E47

    Erling Haaland is expected to come back and get some minutes against a relegated Southampton side this Gameweek, but for how long no-one is sure, which is causing concern 😬🤑😬 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team…

  47. S3 Ep26: Off The Bench: Selling Salah for a Haaland haul?

    · 50 min · S3 E26

    There are some big premium moves potentially being made as Erling Haaland gears up to return and managers look for ways to climb the rankings 🔵💪 So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss how to fund buying…

  48. S7 Ep46: FPL Pod: End of season strategy

    · 46 min · S7 E46

    With just four matches left of the season, it’s now or never if you want to go big and climb the rankings 📈💪📈 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to help you maximise the run-in as they look at why Nottingham…

  49. S3 Ep25: Off The Bench: Salah scores as Free Hit rewards

    · 40 min · S3 E25

    It’s been a great Gameweek so far for FPL managers who used their Free Hit chip as popular picks returned big 🤑📈🤑 Experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice discuss Salah setting his sights on more records, how…

  50. S7 Ep45: FPL Pod: The Free Hit fun begins

    · 43 min · S7 E45

    Just as back-to-back Double Gameweeks end, FPL managers now have Blank Gameweek 34 to navigate, and lots of Free Hit chips are expected to be played 🍟🤤🍟 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through each position to…

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