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
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)
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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.
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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.
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* 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)
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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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September 25, 2025 • 42 mins
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 to Wildcard, and if it’s worth deploying the Triple Captain this Gameweek if you're not Wildcarding.
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* Wildcards are active (07m 04s)
* No-go Mo Salah (17m 22s)
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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.
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* Wildcards are active (07m 04s)
* No-go Mo Salah (17m 22s)
*...
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September 22, 2025 • 46 mins
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 discuss the current heavy-hitters, transfer plans for big name players, and look at Wildcard ideas.
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* Cole Palmer problems (06m 58s)
* Backing Bruno (08m 45s)
* Assessin...
So FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Harry Daniels discuss the current heavy-hitters, transfer plans for big name players, and look at Wildcard ideas.
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* Cole Palmer problems (06m 58s)
* Backing Bruno (08m 45s)
* Assessin...
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September 18, 2025 • 41 mins
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 Liverpool forward, how he will effect the whole side, and what to do with some of your other pricey picks.
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* Getting Isak in (08m 40s)
* What to do with Wirtz (13m 33s)
* W...
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.
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* Getting Isak in (08m 40s)
* What to do with Wirtz (13m 33s)
* W...
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September 15, 2025 • 46 mins
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 assess when to get him into your team and whether it’s time to sell Mo Salah to help fund the move.
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* Arsenal assets (03m 43s)
* Keeping Pedro (15m 28s)
* Superb Sem...
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.
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* Arsenal assets (03m 43s)
* Keeping Pedro (15m 28s)
* Superb Sem...
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September 11, 2025 • 38 mins
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, reaction to Ange Postecoglou taking over Nottingham Forest plus a look at the Fixture Difficult Ratings to help you make your moves.
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* International break wrap(1m 53s)
* Ange’s appoi...
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.
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* International break wrap(1m 53s)
* Ange’s appoi...
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September 4, 2025 • 42 mins
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 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.
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* Bringing in Isak?...
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.
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* Bringing in Isak?...
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September 1, 2025 • 51 mins
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 🤔🚪🤔
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.
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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.
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August 28, 2025 • 43 mins
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 the Chelsea midfielder, the injury impact on Saka, and focus on the extra points earned through defensive contributions.
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* Defensive contribution influence (06m 34s)
* W...
They chat through alternative options for the Chelsea midfielder, the injury impact on Saka, and focus on the extra points earned through defensive contributions.
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* Defensive contribution influence (06m 34s)
* W...
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