FPL Pod
Welcome to the FPL Pod. Join Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield ahead of each Gameweek as they invite special guests to 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 Twitter (https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL) Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/fantasypremierleague) Join the FPL Pod team's mini-league: ib3wlk (https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/ib3wlk)
Episodes
September 11, 2024 • 44 mins
With the first international break of the season over plenty of managers have opted to activate their Wildcard, including the FPL Pod's very own Julien Laurens.
Kelly Somers and Sam Bonfield dissect Juls’ Wildcard as they also take a look at the popular transfers made by managers and weigh-up a tough week for captaincy in Gameweek 4.
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* A big week for Wildcards (00m 53s)
* International impact ...
Kelly Somers and Sam Bonfield dissect Juls’ Wildcard as they also take a look at the popular transfers made by managers and weigh-up a tough week for captaincy in Gameweek 4.
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* A big week for Wildcards (00m 53s)
* International impact ...
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September 4, 2024 • 53 mins
It may be an international break but Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to give you the lowdown on the best Wildcard picks 🃏🤝
They discuss how Salah is essential, budget defensive options, and where to go with your forward thinking.
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* Why Wildcard (08m 40s)
* Goalkeeper targets (14m 36s)
* Defender options (20m 08s)
* Must-have Salah (29m 38s)
* Sam’s Wildcard team...
They discuss how Salah is essential, budget defensive options, and where to go with your forward thinking.
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* Why Wildcard (08m 40s)
* Goalkeeper targets (14m 36s)
* Defender options (20m 08s)
* Must-have Salah (29m 38s)
* Sam’s Wildcard team...
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September 2, 2024 • 54 mins
Another week, another hat-trick for Erling Haaland and double-digit returns for Salah 🐐👑
With them both in such good form, FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Andy Park assess how the pair are must-haves going forward.
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* Bringing Salah in with Haaland (00m 28s)
* Tripling up on Liverpool (11m 10s)
* Arsenal assets (27m 27s)
* Palmer disappointment (36m 24s)
* Excellent Eze (39m 5...
With them both in such good form, FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Andy Park assess how the pair are must-haves going forward.
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* Bringing Salah in with Haaland (00m 28s)
* Tripling up on Liverpool (11m 10s)
* Arsenal assets (27m 27s)
* Palmer disappointment (36m 24s)
* Excellent Eze (39m 5...
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August 29, 2024 • 48 mins
Forward options are proving frustrating outside of Haaland, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look ahead to who could fill your frontline 💪⚽️
They chat Aston Villa options, offer up some differential picks, and Juls is trying to find out if “his mate” Ed Sheeran is into FPL.
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* Gameweek 2 reflections (00m 49s)
* Misfiring forwards (14m 06s)
* Solanke gone (20m 25s)
* Aston Vi...
They chat Aston Villa options, offer up some differential picks, and Juls is trying to find out if “his mate” Ed Sheeran is into FPL.
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* Gameweek 2 reflections (00m 49s)
* Misfiring forwards (14m 06s)
* Solanke gone (20m 25s)
* Aston Vi...
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August 26, 2024 • 47 mins
It was a Gameweek to rejoice for those brave enough to use their Triple Captain chip as experts Gianni Buttice and Pras Singhal look back on Haaland’s hat-trick exploits ⚽️⚽️⚽️
They also debate the best three players from Liverpool, whether to sell Isak, and keep a close eye on Brighton assets.
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* Haaland Triple Captain (00m 30s)
* Shining Son (12m 49s)
* Liverpool triple-up (16m 29s...
They also debate the best three players from Liverpool, whether to sell Isak, and keep a close eye on Brighton assets.
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* Haaland Triple Captain (00m 30s)
* Shining Son (12m 49s)
* Liverpool triple-up (16m 29s...
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August 22, 2024 • 51 mins
We’re only one Gameweek into the new season and already discussion about using our Triple Captain Chip is hotting up 🔥©
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss handing Erling Haaland the special armband, how brilliant Jota is, and keeping hold of those precious transfers.
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* Gameweek 1 reflections (00m 59s)
* Price changes (15m 53s)
* Palmer sales (23m 14s)
* Magnificent Jota ...
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss handing Erling Haaland the special armband, how brilliant Jota is, and keeping hold of those precious transfers.
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* Gameweek 1 reflections (00m 59s)
* Price changes (15m 53s)
* Palmer sales (23m 14s)
* Magnificent Jota ...
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August 20, 2024 • 45 mins
With FPL returning, so too does Off The Bench, as experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss all things from the opening weekend 🫶♻️
The pair examine Spurs assets, what to do with Liverpool’s bargain defender Quansah, and even tout Erling Haaland as a potential Triple Captain option next Gameweek.
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* Holding Spurs (08m 19s)
* Man City defence (18m 03s)
* Triple Captaining Haaland ...
The pair examine Spurs assets, what to do with Liverpool’s bargain defender Quansah, and even tout Erling Haaland as a potential Triple Captain option next Gameweek.
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* Holding Spurs (08m 19s)
* Man City defence (18m 03s)
* Triple Captaining Haaland ...
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August 13, 2024 • 47 mins
The start of the new season is almost upon us, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are making their final tweaks to their squads 🤙
They discuss bringing in Dominic Solanke, the new Spurs no.9, picking Jota over Salah, and offer some armband picks outside of Haaland.
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* Join the FPL Pod mini-league (04m 10s)
* Making way for Solanke (12m 17s)
* How our squads look (20m 58s)
* St...
They discuss bringing in Dominic Solanke, the new Spurs no.9, picking Jota over Salah, and offer some armband picks outside of Haaland.
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* Join the FPL Pod mini-league (04m 10s)
* Making way for Solanke (12m 17s)
* How our squads look (20m 58s)
* St...
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August 7, 2024 • 51 mins
We’ve just over a week to go until the season gets under way and plenty of managers have been tinkering with their first drafts, including the FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens. 🔧
They dive into sides starting with favourable fixtures, weigh up leaving out some big hitters and make their selections of the best players per position. 👀
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* Pre-season round-up (2m30...
They dive into sides starting with favourable fixtures, weigh up leaving out some big hitters and make their selections of the best players per position. 👀
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* Pre-season round-up (2m30...
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July 31, 2024 • 53 mins
The countdown continues until the new season starts and Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to discuss their current Fantasy drafts.
They talk about midfield options, how defenders are the best enablers, and if Kai Havertz is a great forward selection.
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* FPL Challenge returns (01m 52s)
* Defensive dreams (09m 07s)
* Midfield selections (13m 56s)
* Forward thinking (18m 46...
They talk about midfield options, how defenders are the best enablers, and if Kai Havertz is a great forward selection.
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* FPL Challenge returns (01m 52s)
* Defensive dreams (09m 07s)
* Midfield selections (13m 56s)
* Forward thinking (18m 46...
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July 17, 2024 • 57 mins
FPL is back for the 2024/25 and so are the full FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield to get the season started. 🥳
Changes to the game, first drafts and whether or not the most-expensive asset of all-time will be making their Gameweek 1 sides are all on the agenda.
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* Interesting prices (01m 24s)
* Team building strategy (06m 48s)
* Haaland or no Haaland? (13m 37...
Changes to the game, first drafts and whether or not the most-expensive asset of all-time will be making their Gameweek 1 sides are all on the agenda.
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* Interesting prices (01m 24s)
* Team building strategy (06m 48s)
* Haaland or no Haaland? (13m 37...
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May 20, 2024 • 53 mins
Another fascinating Premier League season comes to a close! So join Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team as they look back on all the highs and lows from a thrilling campaign 🎢🥳
They quiz each other on the big performers, bask in Juls’ incredible rank, and even look ahead to next season’s prices.
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* Testing trivia (06m 13s)
* Juls’ mini-league gift (15m 47s)
* Season review (19m 44s)<...
They quiz each other on the big performers, bask in Juls’ incredible rank, and even look ahead to next season’s prices.
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* Testing trivia (06m 13s)
* Juls’ mini-league gift (15m 47s)
* Season review (19m 44s)<...
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May 16, 2024 • 49 mins
No more long-term planning and vision necessary as we have reached the final Gameweek of the FPL season. 🥲
Unsure whether to go bold or to play it safe? We’ve got all bases covered with the full FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Ian Irving, Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens ahead of the last Gameweek of the 2023/24 season. 🙌
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* A high-scoring GW37 (00m 38s)
* How the Pod squad stand (08m 50...
Unsure whether to go bold or to play it safe? We’ve got all bases covered with the full FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Ian Irving, Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens ahead of the last Gameweek of the 2023/24 season. 🙌
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* A high-scoring GW37 (00m 38s)
* How the Pod squad stand (08m 50...
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May 9, 2024 • 52 mins
We bring you some midnight madness (thanks Juls) ahead of the final Double Gameweek of the season. 😮
The full FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Sam Bonfield, Julien Laurens and the returning Ian Irving are on hand as managers weigh up single Gameweekers v Doublers, as well as a likely big week for the Bench Boost. 💺📈
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* Haaland regret in Gameweek 36 (02m 14s)
* Bench Boost fever (10m 23s)...
The full FPL Pod team of Kelly Somers, Sam Bonfield, Julien Laurens and the returning Ian Irving are on hand as managers weigh up single Gameweekers v Doublers, as well as a likely big week for the Bench Boost. 💺📈
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* Haaland regret in Gameweek 36 (02m 14s)
* Bench Boost fever (10m 23s)...
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May 7, 2024 • 45 mins
It’s been a weekend to remember for one of our FPL experts as they look back on a prosperous Gameweek 💯💍
Harry Daniels and Lee Bonfield review Chelsea’s upturn in form, Haaland's exploits, and what to do with Man Utd assets
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* Chelsea finale (04m 10s)
* Selling Spurs (16m 08s)
* Newcastle options (20m 01s)
* Man City conundrum (23m 48s)
* Arsenal assets (30m 12 seconds)
...
Harry Daniels and Lee Bonfield review Chelsea’s upturn in form, Haaland's exploits, and what to do with Man Utd assets
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* Chelsea finale (04m 10s)
* Selling Spurs (16m 08s)
* Newcastle options (20m 01s)
* Man City conundrum (23m 48s)
* Arsenal assets (30m 12 seconds)
...
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May 2, 2024 • 38 mins
It’s crunch time in FPL as we near the end of the season and every decision counts 🎲♻️
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review which three Man City options are the best to go with, changes in defence, and Chip strategy for the Run-in.
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* Chip plans (10m 04s)
* Defensive worries (14m 18s)
* Magnificent Man City (18m 39s)
* Foden v KDB (24m 46s)
* Differentials (29m 58s)
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Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review which three Man City options are the best to go with, changes in defence, and Chip strategy for the Run-in.
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* Chip plans (10m 04s)
* Defensive worries (14m 18s)
* Magnificent Man City (18m 39s)
* Foden v KDB (24m 46s)
* Differentials (29m 58s)
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April 29, 2024 • 49 mins
It was a week for Wildcard users to rejoice as many of the popular Run-In picks produced 🃏🥳
FPL experts Gianni Buttice and FPL Family’s Sam Bonfield look back at the first 10 matches of the Gameweek and chat through Newcastle delivering at home, ditching Liverpool attackers, and whether it’s worth owning Bruno.
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* Spurs conundrum (05m 01s)
* Man City triple-up (10m 34s)
* Great Gor...
FPL experts Gianni Buttice and FPL Family’s Sam Bonfield look back at the first 10 matches of the Gameweek and chat through Newcastle delivering at home, ditching Liverpool attackers, and whether it’s worth owning Bruno.
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* Spurs conundrum (05m 01s)
* Man City triple-up (10m 34s)
* Great Gor...
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April 25, 2024 • 48 mins
It’s been a big Double Gameweek 34, unless your name is Mohamed Salah 👑😢
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the Egyptian King’s future, what to do with Chelsea and Spurs assets, and some of the huge points hauls.
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* Must-have Havertz (05m 04s)
* See you Salah (12m 53s)
* Chelsea and Spurs Double (23m 17s)
* Backing Watkins (33m 11s)
* Differentials (42m 07s)
* Tr...
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the Egyptian King’s future, what to do with Chelsea and Spurs assets, and some of the huge points hauls.
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* Must-have Havertz (05m 04s)
* See you Salah (12m 53s)
* Chelsea and Spurs Double (23m 17s)
* Backing Watkins (33m 11s)
* Differentials (42m 07s)
* Tr...
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April 22, 2024 • 41 mins
The much-anticipated Double Gameweek 34 got off with a bang thanks to Crystal Palace’s exploits 🏰🎉
FPL experts Az Phillps and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, discuss the big performers, Watkins' incredible season, and the importance of Chips.
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* Single Gameweekers (11m 20s)
* Arsenal sale (15m 30s)
* Picking Pickford (20m 31s)
* Wonderful Watkins (24m 32s)
* Palace delight (27m 35 se...
FPL experts Az Phillps and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, discuss the big performers, Watkins' incredible season, and the importance of Chips.
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* Single Gameweekers (11m 20s)
* Arsenal sale (15m 30s)
* Picking Pickford (20m 31s)
* Wonderful Watkins (24m 32s)
* Palace delight (27m 35 se...
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April 18, 2024 • 45 mins
The big Double Gameweek is finally upon us so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team dissect how best to attack it 💪😍
They review all the teams involved, potential Palace propositions, and some single Gameweekers to be aware of.
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* Doubling teams (08m 56s)
* Arsenal additions (20m 04s)
* Palace dreams (26m 33s)
* Single Gameweekers (31m 52s)
* Differentials (35m 56s)
* Trans...
They review all the teams involved, potential Palace propositions, and some single Gameweekers to be aware of.
LISTEN 👇
* Doubling teams (08m 56s)
* Arsenal additions (20m 04s)
* Palace dreams (26m 33s)
* Single Gameweekers (31m 52s)
* Differentials (35m 56s)
* Trans...
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