The Athletic FPL Podcast

The Athletic FPL Podcast

The Athletic's Fantasy Premier League expert Mark McGettigan - aka FPL General - gets straight to the point and tells you what you need to know if you want to be a successful FPL manager. Transfer advice, captaincy picks, a regularly updated watchlist, this is the pod for you if you want to rise to the top of your mini league and stay there.

Episodes

March 16, 2023 28 mins
The General gives his thoughts on the upcoming blank and double gameweeks. With only one fixture in the next two gameweeks, could this be the week to transfer out Erling Haaland? The General gives his recommendations on potential temporary replacements and answers your twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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With several double and blank gameweeks to prepare for, is now the time to activate the wildcard? The General answers your twitter question and also reveals his potential current wildcard draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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With a number of double gameweeks on the horizon, The General gives you an outline on potential chip strategy and when to think about playing the wildcard. He also answers your questions on which double game weeks assets should make your team this week. *** • Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL • Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued...
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The General rounds up the Friday press conferences and answers your twitter questions on the prospects of Haaland being rotated and what preparations to make for the upcoming blank gameweek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Pep Roulette wheel seems to be spinning faster than ever this season and The General gives his thoughts on what to do with your current and future Manchester City assets. The General also updates his watchlist and answers your twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The General gives his thoughts on the best Arsenal assets for their upcoming double gameweek. Plus with double gameweeks approaching thick and fast, The General gives his thoughts on the best way to utilise your remaining chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 6, 2023 38 mins
With blank gameweeks on the horizon for big FPL assets, the General give his advice on how to plan long term to be in a good position for BGW25. The General also updates his watchlist, answers your twitter questions and also gives an update on his own transfer plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 2, 2023 37 mins
The General gives his advice on which Manchester United assets to stock up on for DGW 22 while also offering strategy ahead of Blank Gameweek 25. He also answers your twitter questions and gives his transfer suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The General previews GW21 by rounding up the Friday afternoon press conferences and answering your twitter questions ahead of Saturday's 11am deadline. The General also shares his transfer plans and reveals his current starting eleven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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After three blanks is it time to give up on Almiron? The General outlines some great value mid-priced alternatives and answers your twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 12, 2023 36 mins
A huge Double Gameweek appraoches FPL managers, with double fixtures awaiting some of the game's most exciting assets. The General advises on who you should be bringing into the team and whether it's time to activate the Triple Captain Chip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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December 29, 2022 34 mins
The General reviews the boxing day fixtures and gives his advice on dealing with Reece James' recent injury setback. He answers your twitter questions and shares his updated watchlist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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With Unlimited Transfers at your disposal, The General is here to advise you on who should be featuring in your FPL teams ahead of the boxing day fixtures. He gives you his latest watchlist, team draft and also answers your twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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November 11, 2022 25 mins
It's the final Gameweek before the World Cup break and The General gives you his top tips for finishing on a green arrow. The General also answers your questions on transferring De Bruyne to Salah, one week goalkeeper punts and how to use your remaining transfers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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November 7, 2022 32 mins
The General gives his thoughts on the best one week punts ahead of the final gameweek before the World Cup Break. The General also reviews the past gameweek and answers your twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The General reviews the latest Premier League Press Conferences, with updates on Haaland, Wilson and Salah. He also answers your twitter questions on GW15 transfer strategy and sources for early team news leaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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With Ivan Toney suspended and Newcastle firing on all cylinders, The General answers your twitter questions ahead of gameweek 15 including the best Ivan Toney replacements and the ideal Newcastle triple up. Produced by Sean Thorne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The General updates you on all of the Friday afternoon press conferences and answers your twitter questions ahead of gameweek 14. There is also an update on Erling Haaland's fitness and also which players could make for decent punts before the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gameweek 13 saw another frustrating Liverpool performance, and Miguel Almiron leapfrog Mohammad Salah's points total. With 6 goals this season is the man from Paraguay a must have? General also answers your twitter questions and advises on which Arsenal assets to stock up on before their fixture against Nottingham Forest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The General gives us his thoughts on which Arsenal and Man City assets need to return to teams after the blank gameweek. He also answers your twitter questions on keeping the faith with Salah, and what to do with Zaha and Trossard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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