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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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S8 Ep16: FPL Pod: Best Arsenal players to pick

11/6/2025
With Arsenal performing so well, FPL managers are heavily invested in the Gunners but are we picking the right trio? πŸ”΄πŸ”΄πŸ”΄ Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best Arsenal strategy, if we should be taking money out of our midfield and reinvesting elsewhere, and look ahead to the upcoming fixture swing. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Best Arsenal triple-up (07m 26s) * Rice over Saka (13m 16s) * Defensive midfielders (20m 09s) * Fixture swing (29m 20s) * Differential of the Week (34m 43s) * Transfers and captains (37m 23s) 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 Ep10: Off The Bench: Essential Haaland the only Man City focus

11/4/2025
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 πŸ”΅πŸ’ͺπŸ”΅ FPL experts Harry Daniels and Sam Bonfield look at the options, whether we should mix up our forward line, and if there’s a less obvious third pick to bring in from Arsenal. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Joao Pedro headache (10m 13s) * Man City outside Haaland? (15m 23s) * Magical Mateta (19m 37s) * Woltemade worries (29m 29s) * Potential Liverpool defence (37m 04s) * Rice, Rice baby (41m 07s) 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:00:47:33

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

10/30/2025
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 πŸ¦…πŸ”΄πŸ”΅ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether you should invest in the Frenchman, why four in defence is so important, and if it’s time to start looking at Man Utd assets. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Four at the back (09m 19s) * Pedro problems (15m 57s) * Must-have Mateta? (18m 38s) * Man Utd potential (30m 26s) * Differential of the Week (36m 27s) * Transfers and captains (38m 44s) 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:00:42:22

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S8 Ep15: Off The Bench: Selling forwards to raise funds

10/27/2025
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 πŸ€‘πŸ“ˆπŸ€‘ So FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal look at the bargain options up top and where those new found funds could then be used to give your team a boost. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Liverpool dilemma (02m 40s) * Magical Mateta (13m 58s) * Selling Gyokeres for Arsenal defence (18m 14s) * Man Utd options (24m 16s) * Cooling on Man City (31m 54s) * Keen on Kroupi (38m 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 Prasun on X Follow Gianni on X

Duration:00:46:49

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S8 Ep14: FPL Pod: Going big at the back

10/23/2025
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 πŸ’ͺπŸ‘ŸπŸ’ͺ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team do a deep dive on the defence, discuss the best Arsenal triple-up, and who drops to your bench. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Formation change (10m 27s) * DEFCON importance (15m 28s) * Arsenal triple-up (18m 20s) * Sunderland bargains (24m 42s) * Differential of the Week (41m 15s) * Transfers and captains (43m 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:00:47:06

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

10/21/2025
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 πŸ”΄πŸ’ͺπŸ”΄ So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, debate where to invest in the Gunners, other defensive options, and if a new role for Joao Pedro could improve his points. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Joao Pedro dilemma (03m 42s) * Arsenal defensive double-up (12m 12s) * Crystal Palace points(18m 50s) * Everton defence (29m 42s) * Man Utd consideration (34m 17s) * Thiago turning heads (36m 54s) 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:00:40:58

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

10/16/2025
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. πŸ”΄πŸ‘€ Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are on hand to get you set for the weekend, Julien Laurens provides another excellent international round-up as Liverpool and Arsenal players are put under the microscope. LISTEN 🎧 * International round up (01m 18s) * Making sideways moves (05m 05s) * Saka or Gyokeres? (07m 22s) * Who to target at Liverpool? (14m 13s) * The numbers behind Salah (27m 35s) * Differentials, transfers and captains (35m 37s) 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:00:44:25

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S8 Ep12: FPL Pod: Assessing the season so far

10/8/2025
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 πŸ’―πŸ™‡πŸ§ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team talk chip strategy, defensive contributions, and discuss the best players from each position. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Chip strategy (06m 19s) * Fixture swing (14m 52s) * Goalkeeper options (17m 29s) * Defensive selections(20m 10s) * Midfield picks (30m 15s) * Forward thinking (35m 41s) 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:00:42:06

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

10/6/2025
Antoine Semenyo is having a season to remember and quickly becoming an FPL favourite β€οΈβš½οΈπŸ–€ So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss his latest performance and growing importance, why it might be best to go after Chelsea players instead of Liverpool, and provide a word of warning about Spurs assets. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Chelsea over Liverpool (08m 15s) * Sensational Semenyo (12m 08s) * Avoiding Raya (23m 27s) * Spurs caution (32m 10s) * Mateta frustration (38m 26s) * Newcastle fixture turn (43m 24s) 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:00:48:55

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S8 Ep11: FPL Pod: All in on Arsenal

10/2/2025
With the fixtures turning in Arsenal’s favour, now’s the time to consider a triple-up. But who to get? πŸ”΄βš½οΈπŸ”΄ Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through all the options, whether it’s worth just having two Arsenal assets, and what to do with your front line. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Arsenal defence (09m 09s) * Must-have Saka(15m 13s) * Forward thinking (21m 36s) * Isak issues (31m 05s) * Differential of the Week (32m 29s) * Transfers and captains (35m 35s) 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:00:42:38

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

9/30/2025
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 πŸ”΅πŸ“‰πŸ”΅ So FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, debate what to do with the Chelsea forward, how well the Haaland Triple Captain went, and where best to invest in Arsenal. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Heroic Haaland (03m 24s) * Arsenal triple-up (08m 10s) * Bye bye Pedro (15m 55s) * Backing Bruno? (27m 53s) * Selling Forest (36m 17s) * DEFCON influence (43m 50s) 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 Gianni on X Follow Oscar on X

Duration:00:49:37

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S8 Ep10: FPL Pod: Must-have Haaland

9/25/2025
Plenty of Wildcards are being activated and almost all are doing so to bring in Man City forward Erling Haaland πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄πŸ’ͺπŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best options for those playing the Chip, when else to Wildcard, and if it’s worth deploying the Triple Captain this Gameweek if you're not Wildcarding. LISTEN πŸ‘‡ * Wildcards are active (07m 04s) * No-go Mo Salah (17m 22s) * Must-have Haaland (24m 03s) * Triple Captain chat (32m 03s) * Differential of the Week (36m 01s) * Transfers and captains (39m 37s) 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:00:42:25

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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