FPL Pod
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
Episodes
December 11, 2025 • 47 mins
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 FPL Pod team discuss their plans, who to target, and how to overcome injuries to some of the most popular picks in the game.
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* Five Free Transfers (06m 26s)
* Arsenal as...
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their plans, who to target, and how to overcome injuries to some of the most popular picks in the game.
LISTEN 👇
* Five Free Transfers (06m 26s)
* Arsenal as...
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December 9, 2025 • 47 mins
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 property, and why it might be worth getting another Crystal Palace defender.
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* Brilliant Bruno (03m 25s)
* Foden fortunes (08m 06s)
* Aston Villa options (18m 30s)
* P...
So FPL experts Giani Buttice and Sam Bonfield discuss his improvements, how Foden is hot property, and why it might be worth getting another Crystal Palace defender.
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* Brilliant Bruno (03m 25s)
* Foden fortunes (08m 06s)
* Aston Villa options (18m 30s)
* P...
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December 4, 2025 • 43 mins
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 also enjoying a golden patch, and provide an important reminder to use all of your transfers this Gameweek.
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* Fantastic Foden (06m 08s)
* Semenyo sale (16m 03s)
* Vi...
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the Man City midfielder's recent rise in form, how Aston Villa are also enjoying a golden patch, and provide an important reminder to use all of your transfers this Gameweek.
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* Fantastic Foden (06m 08s)
* Semenyo sale (16m 03s)
* Vi...
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December 1, 2025 • 46 mins
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, including whether Isak is going to become the main man at Liverpool.
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* Chip fail (00m 30s)
* Selling Bournemouth assets? (13m 22s)
* Palace problems (24m 29s)
* Isak ov...
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team dissect what happened at the weekend and look ahead to the midweek matches, including whether Isak is going to become the main man at Liverpool.
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* Chip fail (00m 30s)
* Selling Bournemouth assets? (13m 22s)
* Palace problems (24m 29s)
* Isak ov...
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November 27, 2025 • 42 mins
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 proving popular, and how to make the most of them this weekend.
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* European round-up (07m 10s)
* What to do with Chips (9m 25s)
* Triple Captain picks (19m 36s)
* ...
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through each Chip, which ones are proving popular, and how to make the most of them this weekend.
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* European round-up (07m 10s)
* What to do with Chips (9m 25s)
* Triple Captain picks (19m 36s)
* ...
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November 25, 2025 • 41 mins
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, discuss the Crystal Palace forward, whether Eze is worth considering, and the emergence of Forest assets.
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* Chelsea conundrum (03m 35s)
* Semenyo stalling (06m 46s)
So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, discuss the Crystal Palace forward, whether Eze is worth considering, and the emergence of Forest assets.
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* Chelsea conundrum (03m 35s)
* Semenyo stalling (06m 46s)
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November 20, 2025 • 48 mins
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 of a Free Hit to solve your short-term worries, who might be worth letting go of, and potential replacements.
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* International round-up (04m 22s)
* Free Hit pick (8m 21s...
So Ian Irving, back in the hot seat for this Gameweek, and the FPL Pod team discuss the possibility of a Free Hit to solve your short-term worries, who might be worth letting go of, and potential replacements.
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* International round-up (04m 22s)
* Free Hit pick (8m 21s...
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November 13, 2025 • 41 mins
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 fixtures, what to do with players taking part in AFCON, and how best to use your final Chips.
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* Lessons learnt (09m 20s)
* Liverpool fixtures (10m 50s)
* DEFCON delight...
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at whether it’s best to avoid the tempting Liverpool fixtures, what to do with players taking part in AFCON, and how best to use your final Chips.
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* Lessons learnt (09m 20s)
* Liverpool fixtures (10m 50s)
* DEFCON delight...
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November 10, 2025 • 45 mins
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 picks struggled for returns. So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss who they’re backing to come good again and potential players to recruit.
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* Sticking by Saka (0...
Highly-owned players Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo both missed penalties and other popular picks struggled for returns. So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss who they’re backing to come good again and potential players to recruit.
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* Sticking by Saka (0...
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November 6, 2025 • 41 mins
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 out of our midfield and reinvesting elsewhere, and look ahead to the upcoming fixture swing.
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* Best Arsenal triple-up (07m 26s)
* Rice over Saka (13m 16s)
* Defens...
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.
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* Best Arsenal triple-up (07m 26s)
* Rice over Saka (13m 16s)
* Defens...
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November 4, 2025 • 47 mins
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 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.
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* Joao Pedro headache (10m 13s)
*...
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.
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* Joao Pedro headache (10m 13s)
*...
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October 30, 2025 • 42 mins
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 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.
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* Four at the...
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.
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* Four at the...
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October 27, 2025 • 46 mins
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 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.
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* Liverpool dilemma (02m 40s)
* Magical M...
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.
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* Liverpool dilemma (02m 40s)
* Magical M...
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October 23, 2025 • 47 mins
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, discuss the best Arsenal triple-up, and who drops to your bench.
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* Formation change (10m 27s)
* DEFCON importance (15m 28s)
* Arsenal triple-up (18m 20s)
* Sunderl...
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.
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* Formation change (10m 27s)
* DEFCON importance (15m 28s)
* Arsenal triple-up (18m 20s)
* Sunderl...
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October 21, 2025 • 40 mins
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 invest in the Gunners, other defensive options, and if a new role for Joao Pedro could improve his points.
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* Joao Pedro dilemma (03m 42s)
* Arsenal defensive double-up (12m...
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.
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* Joao Pedro dilemma (03m 42s)
* Arsenal defensive double-up (12m...
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October 16, 2025 • 44 mins
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 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.
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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.
LIST...
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October 8, 2025 • 42 mins
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, and discuss the best players from each position.
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* Chip strategy (06m 19s)
* Fixture swing (14m 52s)
* Goalkeeper options (17m 29s)
* Defensive selections(20m 1...
So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team talk chip strategy, defensive contributions, and discuss the best players from each position.
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* Chip strategy (06m 19s)
* Fixture swing (14m 52s)
* Goalkeeper options (17m 29s)
* Defensive selections(20m 1...
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October 6, 2025 • 48 mins
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 after Chelsea players instead of Liverpool, and provide a word of warning about Spurs assets.
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* Chelsea over Liverpool (08m 15s)
* Sensational Semenyo (12m 08s)
* Avoi...
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.
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* Chelsea over Liverpool (08m 15s)
* Sensational Semenyo (12m 08s)
* Avoi...
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October 2, 2025 • 42 mins
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 assets, and what to do with your front line.
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* Arsenal defence (09m 09s)
* Must-have Saka(15m 13s)
* Forward thinking (21m 36s)
* Isak issues (31m 05s)
* Differen...
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 👇
* Arsenal defence (09m 09s)
* Must-have Saka(15m 13s)
* Forward thinking (21m 36s)
* Isak issues (31m 05s)
* Differen...
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September 30, 2025 • 49 mins
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 do with the Chelsea forward, how well the Haaland Triple Captain went, and where best to invest in Arsenal.
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* Heroic Haaland (03m 24s)
* Arsenal triple-up (08m 10s)
...
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.
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* Heroic Haaland (03m 24s)
* Arsenal triple-up (08m 10s)
...
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