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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…
Episodes
FPL PodS4 Ep12: Off The Bench: Mateta minutes a concern
Popular picks experienced a challenging Gameweek, as Haaland and Semenyo left FPL managers disappointed, which also saw Mateta subbed off before the hour mark…
FPL PodS8 Ep18: FPL Pod: Free Hit the answer to injury flags?
The international break has thrown us FPL managers a few headaches with some popular picks now flagged as injuried 🔄🤕🔄 So Ian Irving, back in the hot seat for…
FPL PodS8 Ep17: FPL Pod: Key learnings to improve your season
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…
FPL PodS4 Ep11: Off The Bench: Challenging Gameweek brings squad questions
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep16: FPL Pod: Best Arsenal players to pick
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…
FPL PodS4 Ep10: Off The Bench: Essential Haaland the only Man City focus
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep15: FPL Pod: Mateta a must-have?
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep15: Off The Bench: Selling forwards to raise funds
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep14: FPL Pod: Going big at the back
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…
FPL PodS4 Ep8: Off The Bench: Double Arsenal defence paying off
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep13: FPL Pod: Where is best to invest in Liverpool?
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep12: FPL Pod: Assessing the season so far
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 PodS4 Ep7: Off The Bench: Sensational Semenyo a must own
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep11: FPL Pod: All in on Arsenal
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…
FPL PodS4 Ep6: Off The Bench: To sell or hold Joao Pedro
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep10: FPL Pod: Must-have Haaland
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…
FPL PodS4 Ep5: Off The Bench: Premium player problems
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep9: FPL Pod: Isak straight into your team?
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…
FPL PodS4 Ep4: Off The Bench: Haaland performing better than ever
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep8: FPL Pod: Teams to target as FPL returns
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…
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S8 Ep7: FPL Pod: Your guide to the best Wildcard picks
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…
FPL PodS4 Ep3: Off The Bench: What to do with Ollie Watkins?
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep6: FPL Pod: Time to sell off Cole Palmer?
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…
FPL PodS4 Ep2: Off The Bench: Premium players disappointing
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep5: FPL Pod: No Wildcard panic needed
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…
FPL PodS4 Ep1: Off The Bench: Best players in Gameweek 1?
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep4: FPL Pod: Final team changes before the season starts
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep3: FPL Pod: Can you go without Haaland?
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep2: FPL Pod: Best players to pick?
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…
FPL PodS8 Ep1: FPL Pod: FPL 2025/26 is live!
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…
FPL PodS7 Ep50: FPL Pod: The 2024/25 season review
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…
FPL PodS7 Ep49: FPL Pod: Bold or safe on the final day?
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…
FPL PodS3 Ep28: Off The Bench: Who’s in form for the final Gameweek
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…
FPL PodS7 Ep48: FPL Pod: Making moves by selling Isak and Salah
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…
FPL PodS3 Ep27: Off The Bench: Premiums continue to disappoint
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…
FPL PodS7 Ep47: FPL Pod: Is it too risky buying Haaland?
Erling Haaland is expected to come back and get some minutes against a relegated Southampton side this Gameweek, but for how long no-one is sure, which is…
FPL PodS3 Ep26: Off The Bench: Selling Salah for a Haaland haul?
There are some big premium moves potentially being made as Erling Haaland gears up to return and managers look for ways to climb the rankings 🔵💪 So FPL experts…
FPL PodS7 Ep46: FPL Pod: End of season strategy
With just four matches left of the season, it’s now or never if you want to go big and climb the rankings 📈💪📈 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to…
FPL PodS3 Ep25: Off The Bench: Salah scores as Free Hit rewards
It’s been a great Gameweek so far for FPL managers who used their Free Hit chip as popular picks returned big 🤑📈🤑 Experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice…
FPL PodS7 Ep45: FPL Pod: The Free Hit fun begins
Just as back-to-back Double Gameweeks end, FPL managers now have Blank Gameweek 34 to navigate, and lots of Free Hit chips are expected to be played 🍟🤤🍟 So…
FPL PodS3 Ep24: Off The Bench: Underwhelming Double Gameweek returns
We're through the first 10 matches of Double Gameweek 33 and the points have been hard to come by so far, as popular players experience quiet weeks 😢📉😢 So FPL…
FPL PodS7 Ep44: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek 33 fever
The Double Gameweek fun continues with four teams playing twice and big points on offer for excited managers 🤑🃏 🤑 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team make sense…
FPL PodS3 Ep23: Off The Bench: Small returns from the Double Gameweekers so far
Most of the way through Double Gameweek 32 and it’s been a quiet one for many managers using their chips as the big stars from teams with two fixtures…
FPL PodS7 Ep43: FPL Pod: Making the most of the Double Gameweeks
It’s the first of two back-to-back Double Gameweeks as Newcastle and Crystal Palace play twice 📈 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team examine the standout…
FPL PodS3 Ep22: Off The Bench: Captain fails as chips prove popular
It was a big weekend for chips being activated with plenty pushing the button on Assistant Managers and Wildcards ahead of back-to-back Double Gameweeks…
FPL PodS7 Ep42: FPL Pod: Time to hit the chips with Doubles in sight
It’s a huge Gameweek for activating chips as managers look to use their Wildcard or Assistant Manager following the announcement of Double Gameweek 33 🃏🤑🃏 So…
FPL PodS7 Ep41: FPL Pod: A better idea of Blank Gameweek 34
With the FA Cup quarter-finals complete we now know how Blank Gameweek 34 might look with six sides currently blanking. 👀 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team…
FPL PodS7 Ep40: FPL Pod: Going big in attack with the Wildcard
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team continue to utilise the international break to complete their perfect Wildcard teams ahead of the Run In. They discuss…
FPL PodS7 Ep39: FPL Pod: Building from the back on Wildcard
Off the back of Blank Gameweek 29, FPL Managers now face a long wait until Gameweek 30 with an international break and an FA Cup weekend taking place. 😫 Kelly…
FPL PodS3 Ep21: Off The Bench: Fernandes delivers for Free Hitters
Bruno Fernandes was the star of the show in Blank Gameweek 29 hauling a massive 17 points as he became the fourth-most bought player in a Gameweek of all time…
FPL PodS7 Ep38: FPL Pod: Best Free Hit Team for Blank Gameweek 29
With four teams absent from the Premier League this weekend because of the League Cup final, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team take a look at the best sides…
FPL PodS3 Ep20: Off The Bench: Record-breaking Salah resists Liverpool sales
Mo Salah continues to earn his title as the FPL King after he broke his own season points total record against Southampton at the weekend. And he still has…
FPL PodS7 Ep37: FPL Pod: How to cope with missing players
While there was no Premier League matches to deal with, it’s been a big week for FPL as popular picks have been ruled out for forthcoming Gameweeks through…
FPL PodS7 Ep36: FPL Pod: Isak absence causes dilemma
The surprise resting of Alexander Isak in Gameweek 27 caught a lot of FPL managers out, so Kelly Somers and the Pod team look at our forward options and the…
FPL PodS7 Ep35: FPL Pod: Dropping in-form teams who Blank in GW29
Players from Liverpool, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are hitting great form but with a Blank for all four teams on the horizon in Gameweek 29…
FPL PodS7 Ep34: FPL Pod: Resetting teams ahead of Blank Gameweek 29
There’s a big difference to the pod this week as Kelly Somers and the team start to look ahead to Blank Gameweek 29 and discuss how to make the most out of the…
FPL PodS3 Ep19: Off The Bench: Big points from unfamiliar faces
With Double Gameweek 25 almost over, FPL experts Sam Bonfield and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, look back on the weekend’s action and debate whether it’s time to…
FPL PodS7 Ep33: FPL Pod: Preparing for another Liverpool Double Gameweek
After the fun of one Double Gameweek, we quickly have another as Liverpool again play twice in Double Gameweek 25 🔴😍🔴 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss…
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S7 Ep32: FPL Pod: Chips pay off after last minute twist
A dramatic deadline to Double Gameweek 24 saw the most chips ever deployed, with news coming just before of another Double in Gameweek 25 🤑🍟🤑 So Kelly Somers…
FPL PodS3 Ep18: Off The Bench: Wood outshines Double Gameweekers
Chris Wood once again showed his incredible form this season with a hat-trick against Brighton, despite being a popular transfer out ahead of the Double…