FPL Pod

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

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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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?...
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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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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...
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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 💰👉🚪

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

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* Palmer problem...
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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

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* Don’t panic (08m 10s)
* Chelsea conundrum (16m 09s)
* Waiting fo...
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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 🏆🧐🏆

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.

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* Who to pick at Liverpool (02m 21s)
* Keeping hold of Watkins (09m 41...
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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 🤝🤗🤝

They discuss going without Mo Salah, who’s in their line-up, and what to do with your front line.

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* Going without Salah (02m 27s)
* Picking your back line (17m 11s)
* What to do in midfield? (23m 01s)
* Forward conundrum (28m 02s)
* Differ...
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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 🔴😖🔵

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.

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* Our latest teams (03m...
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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 ♻️👣♻️

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

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* Pre-season friendlies (02m 51s)
* Our team changes (06m 3...
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July 21, 2025 50 mins
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.

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* More chips (02m 27s)
* Defensive contributions (08m 05s)
* Assist changes (14m 59s)
* AFCON transfers ...
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As an awesome Premier League campaign comes to a close, we look back on a rollercoaster FPL season and hand out our inaugural #FPLPodAwards 🏆😃🏆

Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their highs and lows, who deserves the Juls inspired ‘Talent, Vision and Planning’ accolade, and look ahead to potential player price changes next season.

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* How our season went (00m 50s)
* Mini-league...
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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.

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* Gameweek 37 revie...
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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 🔄🏆🔄

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.

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* Ndiaye drama (07m 03s)
* Underinvestin...
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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 😲🚪😲

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.

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* Haaland benched? (10m 02s)
* Wanting Watkins (15m 40s)
* L...
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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 ⭐️📉⭐️

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.

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* City stutter against Saints (03m 18s)
* Moving on fr...
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