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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. After each Gameweek, two Fantasy Premier League experts will discuss all the major talking points and analyse the key decisions in Off the Bench. Hit the subscribe button to ensure you never miss an episode. Follow us on X Like us on Facebook Join the FPL Pod team's mini-league: xy6xpl

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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. After each Gameweek, two Fantasy Premier League experts will discuss all the major talking points and analyse the key decisions in Off the Bench. Hit the subscribe button to ensure you never miss an episode. Follow us on X Like us on Facebook Join the FPL Pod team's mini-league: xy6xpl

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S4 Ep5: Off The Bench: Premium player problems

9/22/2025
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 πŸ“ˆπŸ€•πŸ“ˆ So FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Harry Daniels discuss the current heavy-hitters, transfer plans for big name players, and look at Wildcard ideas. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Cole Palmer problems (06m 58s) * Backing Bruno (08m 45s) * Assessing Arsenal assets (15m 57s) * Salah conundrum (23m 01s) * What to do with Watkins? (30m 26s) * Buying Bournemouth (38m 28s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Harry on X Follow FPL Family on X

Duration:00:46:22

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

9/18/2025
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? πŸ”΄πŸ€”πŸ”΄ Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team have their say on the Liverpool forward, how he will effect the whole side, and what to do with some of your other pricey picks. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Getting Isak in (08m 40s) * What to do with Wirtz (13m 33s) * Watkins' last chance (17m 13s) * Grealish hold off (21m 32s) * Differential of the Week (33m 37s) * Transfers and captains (38m 11s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:41:40

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

9/15/2025
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 πŸ“ˆπŸ’ͺΒ© So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield assess when to get him into your team and whether it’s time to sell Mo Salah to help fund the move. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Arsenal assets (03m 43s) * Keeping Pedro (15m 28s) * Superb Semenyo (27m 01s) * Selling Salah (34m 44s) * Superhuman Haaland (37m 54s) * Watkins' last chance (42m 57s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Az on X Follow FPL Family on X

Duration:00:46:56

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

9/11/2025
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. πŸ“ˆ We’ve got an international round-up, reaction to Ange Postecoglou taking over Nottingham Forest plus a look at the Fixture Difficult Ratings to help you make your moves. LISTEN 🎧 * International break wrap(1m 53s) * Ange’s appointment (6m 05s) * Who has nice fixtures? (13m 12s) * The Watkins question (14m 42s) * Teams with tough tuns (25m 51s) * Differentials, transfers and captains (32m 27s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:38:54

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

9/4/2025
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 πŸ“ˆπŸƒπŸ“ˆ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to run through the best selections if you're using the chip, as well as assessing all the major deadline day moves. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Bringing in Isak? (11m 44s) * Standout transfers (18m 21s) * Wildcard considerations (27m 24s) * Defensive considerations (30m 35s) * Cheaper midfielder options (34m 15s) * All-firing front three (38m 08s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:42:39

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

9/1/2025
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 πŸ€”πŸšͺπŸ€” FPL experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice discuss what they’ll do with the Aston Villa forward, premium player struggles, and whether Jack Grealish is back to his best. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Promising Pedro (02m 40s) * Bournemouth options (13m 13s) * Backing Haaland? (25m 05s) * Salah reconsider (34m 43s) * Selling Watkins (37m 02s) * Going for Grealish (47m 19s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Prasun on X Follow Gianni on X

Duration:00:51:21

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

8/28/2025
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 πŸ”΅πŸ€”πŸ”΅ They chat through alternative options for the Chelsea midfielder, the injury impact on Saka, and focus on the extra points earned through defensive contributions. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Defensive contribution influence (06m 34s) * Wildcard consideration (17m 28s) * Selling Cole Palmer (21m 42s) * Sticking with Saka (26m 12s) * Differential of the Week (36m 18s) * Transfers and captaincy (39m 04s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:43:36

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S4 Ep2: Off The Bench: Premium players disappointing

8/26/2025
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 πŸ’°πŸ‘‰πŸšͺ So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield are here to assess whether it’s time to sell or hold. They cover Cole Palmer missing out through injury, Ollie Watkins' lack of goals, and what to do with misfiring Liverpool assets LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Palmer problem (03m 49s) * Going for Grealish (13m 20s) * What to do with Wirtz (26m 59s) * Cunha options (38m 29s) * Goal-shy Watkins (42m 19s) * Investing in Forest (44m 14s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Az on X Follow FPL Family on X

Duration:00:46:50

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S8 Ep5: FPL Pod: No Wildcard panic needed

8/21/2025
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, as they discuss Chelsea players, forward options, and debate the best captaincy picks LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Don’t panic (08m 10s) * Chelsea conundrum (16m 09s) * Waiting for Watkins returns (21m 50s) * Considering Etikeke (26m 46s) * Differential of the Week (29m 45s) * Transfers and captaincy (37m 56s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:42:58

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

8/19/2025
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 πŸ†πŸ§πŸ† They discuss the best performers at Liverpool, regret at not owning Haaland, and how Newcastle’s defence might cause a few captaincy headaches next week. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Who to pick at Liverpool (02m 21s) * Keeping hold of Watkins (09m 41s) * Defiant Newcastle defence (12m 25s) * Avoiding Spurs (14m 24s) * Haaland regret (26m 30s) * Missing Arsenal defence? (34m 08s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Harry on X Follow Oscar on X

Duration:00:42:41

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

8/14/2025
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 πŸ€πŸ€—πŸ€ They discuss going without Mo Salah, who’s in their line-up, and what to do with your front line. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Going without Salah (02m 27s) * Picking your back line (17m 11s) * What to do in midfield? (23m 01s) * Forward conundrum (28m 02s) * Differential of the Week (34m 08s) * Captaincy (38m 14s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:42:15

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

8/7/2025
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 πŸ”΄πŸ˜–πŸ”΅ They chat through going without the Man City forward, if we should avoid attacking players who featured at the Club World Cup, and pick out the best players from each position. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Our latest teams (03m 53s) * On avoiding Cole Palmer (11m 06s) * Goalkeeper picks (16m 07s) * Midfield selections (31m 44s) * What to do with Haaland (37m 37s) * Best forward options (39m 48s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:45:49

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S8 Ep2: FPL Pod: Best players to pick?

7/31/2025
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 β™»οΈπŸ‘£β™»οΈ They discuss who looks good in pre-season, how to cover big-name players you’re missing, and which teams have the best fixtures at the start of the season LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Pre-season friendlies (02m 51s) * Our team changes (06m 39s) * Picking premiums (18m 00s) * Forward dilemma (31m 46s) * Differential selections (33m 38s) * Best team fixtures (36m 33s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:42:28

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

7/21/2025
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 contributions, as well as pick their first squad draft. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * More chips (02m 27s) * Defensive contributions (08m 05s) * Assist changes (14m 59s) * AFCON transfers (17m 55s) * Squad reveals (28m 12s) * Salah v Haaland (30m 42s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:50:59

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

5/27/2025
As an awesome Premier League campaign comes to a close, we look back on a rollercoaster FPL season and hand out our inaugural #FPLPodAwards πŸ†πŸ˜ƒπŸ† Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their highs and lows, who deserves the Juls inspired β€˜Talent, Vision and Planning’ accolade, and look ahead to potential player price changes next season. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * How our season went (00m 50s) * Mini-league champion (20m 56s) * Differential of the season (23m 49s) * Player of the season (30m 52s) * Talent, Vision and Planning award (32m 16s) * Next season's prices (35m 52s) Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:49:50

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

5/22/2025
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 advice, whether you’re fighting it out in your mini-league or chasing an overall rank, they assess the best strategy and picks for you to end the season on a high. LISTEN 🎧 * Gameweek 37 review (02m06s) * Big strategy calls ahead (09m55s) * Selling KDB for Saka? (21m43s) * Going big on Villa (24m26s) * Solving Saliba problem (30m23s) * Differentials, captains, transfers (36m38s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:42:53

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

5/20/2025
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 πŸ”„πŸ†πŸ”„ So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Sam Bonfield dissect the action so far, how Bowen keeps returning, if it’s important to have Newcastle assets, and what to do with the Arsenal forward line. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Ndiaye drama (07m 03s) * Underinvesting in Villa (12m 47s) * Brilliant Bowen (22m 46s) * Liverpool dilemma (30m 55s) * Which Arsenal attacker? (39m 12s) * No Newcastle assets (41m 49s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Harry on X Follow FPL Family on X

Duration:00:45:48

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

5/15/2025
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 😲πŸšͺ😲 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review the sales of Isak and Salah, if they’re the right moves to be making, and who could replace them. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Haaland benched? (10m 02s) * Wanting Watkins (15m 40s) * Letting Isak go (21m 21s) * Selling Salah (24m 17s) * Differential of the Week (34m 23s) * Captain choices (36m 50s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:42:38

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S3 Ep27: Off The Bench: Premiums continue to disappoint

5/12/2025
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 β­οΈπŸ“‰β­οΈ FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka Focal, review the weekend’s action, as they weigh up the risky moves you could make to climb the ranks, with just two Gameweeks remaining. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * City stutter against Saints (03m 18s) * Moving on from Isak? (08m 50s) * Another Salah blank (15m 51s) * Schade starts (17m 59s) * Eze outscores Sarr again (21m 11s) * Bowen’s on fire (29m 11s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Oscar on X Follow Harry on X

Duration:00:39:50

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

5/8/2025
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 πŸ˜¬πŸ€‘πŸ˜¬ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether it’s worth bringing the Norwegian forward back, what his return could do to other Man City assets, and they take a look at the teams playing the bottom three. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * What to do with Haaland (14m 33s) * Buying Brentford (25m 49s) * Forest options (27m 38s) * Selling Saka (34m 18s) * Differential of the Week (37m 58s) * Captain choices (40m 48s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Duration:00:43:49