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August 22, 2025 47 mins
Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant are back with Episode 2 of Wildcards, diving straight into the biggest Premier League headlines and Fantasy Premier League chaos from Gameweek 1. From Arsenal hijacking Spurs’ move for Eberechi Eze, to Tottenham’s stalled transfers under Daniel Levy, the lads don’t hold back on their verdict. They also debate Sunderland’s shock result, Alexander Isak’s messy Newcastle transfer saga, and whether Nottingham Forest could finish higher than Spurs this season. On the FPL side, JJ and Pennant reveal their Gameweek 1 scores, set a weekly forfeit challenge, break down why defenders are dominating under new bonus point rules, and argue over whether Mo Salah should be dropped for Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka. Plus, the famous Volders Curse strikes again, changing matches in real time. Arsenal hijack Spurs’ transfer for Eberechi Eze and Daniel Levy backlash Tottenham’s failed deals and lack of ambition in the transfer market Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 1 review: JJ vs Pennant scores and forfeits Sunderland’s shock Premier League result and Jermaine Pennant’s apology The Volders Curse explained: how one mate’s superstition wrecks FPL teams Defenders dominating FPL bonus points under new rules Should Mo Salah be sold for Bukayo Saka in Gameweek 2? Nottingham Forest’s strong start and whether they could finish above Spurs Alexander Isak’s transfer saga at Newcastle and player-club loyalty debate Premier League managers already under pressure after opening weekend If you’re deep into FPL tips, fantasy football strategy, and Premier League predictions, this is your new weekly fix. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a gameweek – or a forfeit. Follow @wildcardspod on Instagram and you can even join our official Wildcards Pod FPL league to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant 00:00 Arsenal hijack Spurs’ transfer – Eze fallout 02:30 Daniel Levy slammed for failed deals 06:00 Spurs’ fans reaction and lack of ambition 08:15 Gameweek 1 scores: JJ vs Pennant 09:45 Weekly forfeits agreed – let the chaos begin 12:30 Sunderland shock West Ham – Pennant apologises (sort of) 16:00 The Volders Curse strikes again 18:30 FPL team names – funniest entries revealed 22:00 Gameweek 2 transfer dilemmas: Salah vs Saka 27:30 Can you fit Haaland and Salah in your squad? 32:00 Nottingham Forest’s strong start and City Ground atmosphere 34:00 Alexander Isak transfer saga – loyalty vs ambition 42:00 Managers already under pressure after GW1 44:30 Looking ahead to Gameweek 2 Wildcards is a Pivot Productions Group podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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