Best Sam Bonfield Podcasts (2025)

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S7 Ep50: FPL Pod: The 2024/25 season review 49:50

7d ago49:50

49:50

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. LISTEN 👇 …

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S7 Ep49: FPL Pod: Bold or safe on the final day? 42:53

12d ago42:53

42:53

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 t…

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S3 Ep28: Off The Bench: Who’s in form for the final Gameweek 45:48

14d ago45:48

45:48

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. LISTEN 👇 …

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S7 Ep48: FPL Pod: Making moves by selling Isak and Salah 42:38

19d ago42:38

42:38

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. LISTEN 👇 * Haaland benched? …

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S3 Ep27: Off The Bench: Premiums continue to disappoint 39:50

22d ago39:50

39:50

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. LISTEN 👇 * City …

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S7 Ep47: FPL Pod: Is it too risky buying Haaland? 43:49

26d ago43:49

43:49

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 causing concern 😬🤑😬 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether it’s worth bringing the Norwegian forward back, what his return could do to other Man City assets, and they take a look at…

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S3 Ep26: Off The Bench: Selling Salah for a Haaland haul? 49:57

28d ago49:57

49:57

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 Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss how to fund buying the Man City forward, which midfielders to consider, and how it’s time to switch Newcastle players out of your side. LISTEN 👇 * Cole c…

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S7 Ep46: FPL Pod: End of season strategy 45:45

1M ago45:45

45:45

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 help you maximise the run-in as they look at why Nottingham Forest are a team to invest in, which teams you should consider avoiding, and how it may be time to sell Crystal Palace assets. LIS…

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S3 Ep25: Off The Bench: Salah scores as Free Hit rewards 40:08

1M ago40:08

40:08

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 discuss Salah setting his sights on more records, how targeting the teams vying for Europe could pay off, and what to do with Newcastle assets. LISTEN 👇 * Sensational Salah (06m 33s) * Wonderful…

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S7 Ep45: FPL Pod: The Free Hit fun begins 42:30

1M ago42:30

42:30

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 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through each position to identify all the best picks if using the chip, how to manage the weekend if you don’t have a chip active, and Juls offers a dodgy di…

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S3 Ep24: Off The Bench: Underwhelming Double Gameweek returns 41:26

1M ago41:26

41:26

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 experts Prasun Singhal and Harry Daniels dissect what’s happened, who’s stood out, and the teams that are in-form ahead of the upcoming Blank Gameweek. LISTEN 👇 * Quiet Man City (03m 04s) * N…

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S7 Ep44: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek 33 fever 45:38

2M ago45:38

45:38

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 of it all as they pick out the best players to target, whether we should back KDB, and why you should consider holding onto some single Gameweekers. LISTEN 👇 * Sticking with Palace trio (09m …

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S3 Ep23: Off The Bench: Small returns from the Double Gameweekers so far 49:49

2M ago49:49

49:49

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 struggled to perform 😬👎😬 But FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Az Phillips are here to examine where the points are coming, how chips have been best played, and who to focus on going forward. LISTEN 👇 * P…

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S7 Ep43: FPL Pod: Making the most of the Double Gameweeks 46:04

2M ago46:04

46:04

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 picks from both sides, with single Gameweekers to consider, and how best to use your chips LISTEN 👇 * Palace Double Gameweek (17m 33s) * Newcastle Double Gameweek (22m 18s) * Triple Captain optio…

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S3 Ep22: Off The Bench: Captain fails as chips prove popular 49:07

2M ago49:07

49:07

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. However the top five most captained players all blanked 📉😱 So FPL experts Lee Bonfield and Az Phillips take a look at which Doubling teams played well, whether it’s best to reduce the number of Ar…

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S7 Ep42: FPL Pod: Time to hit the chips with Doubles in sight 45:26

2M ago45:26

45:26

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 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to take you through all the clubs with multiple fixtures, the best players to target, as well as what we can learn from Gameweek 30. LISTEN 👇 * Doubl…

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S7 Ep41: FPL Pod: A better idea of Blank Gameweek 34 48:07

2M ago48:07

48:07

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 discuss potential chip strategies with Double and Blanks coming, injuries to two popular forwards and preview the long-awaited Gameweek 30. Listen 🎧 * Blank Gameweek 34 planning (02m 15s) * Juls…

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S7 Ep40: FPL Pod: Going big in attack with the Wildcard 48:55

2M ago48:55

48:55

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 essential Salah, backing Bruno Fernandes, as well as picking Marmoush over Haaland up top. LISTEN 👇 * Must-have Salah (06m 16s) * Cole Palmer questions (09m 53s) * Backing Bruno (15m 15s) * Promisi…

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S7 Ep39: FPL Pod: Building from the back on Wildcard 43:08

3M ago43:08

43:08

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 Somers and the FPL Pod team are making sure to use that time wisely as they discuss some Wildcard options, focusing on the best goalkeeper and defenders to add to your squad. LISTEN 🎧 * BGW29…

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S3 Ep21: Off The Bench: Fernandes delivers for Free Hitters 42:39

3M ago42:39

42:39

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. 💪 Experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice examine a big week for the Free Hit chip, Man City’s forward dilemma and some worrying Chris Wood form as we begin the two-week wait for Gameweek …

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S7 Ep38: FPL Pod: Best Free Hit Team for Blank Gameweek 29 50:49

3M ago50:49

50:49

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 you can create if using the Free Hit chip to avoid the Blank Gameweek 🃏🤑🃏 They discuss an unusual goalkeeper pick, backing Bruno in the middle, and urge caution with Haaland. But, while focusin…

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S3 Ep20: Off The Bench: Record-breaking Salah resists Liverpool sales 43:17

3M ago43:17

43:17

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 nine matches to go 👑🇪🇬🔴 But outside of the star midfielder, Liverpool assets are being let go by managers with experts Sam Bonfield and Harry Daniels explaining the thinking behind the moves, wh…

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S7 Ep37: FPL Pod: How to cope with missing players 47:21

3M ago47:21

47:21

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 injury and suspension 🤕🔴🤔 So Kelly Somers and the Pod team are back to look at all the alternative defenders and forwards available, strategise for upcoming Blanks and Doubles following the FA C…

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S7 Ep36: FPL Pod: Isak absence causes dilemma 43:37

3M ago43:37

43:37

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 upcoming fixtures ⚫️🤔⚪️ The team also discuss that captaincy decision between Salah and Palmer, as well as recap the best players in each position so far this season. LISTEN 👇 * Palmer struggle…

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S7 Ep35: FPL Pod: Dropping in-form teams who Blank in GW29 44:04

3M ago44:04

44:04

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, it’s time to plan to transfer some of them out 👋🚪 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at who is a must-keep, whether the Free Hit chip might be the way to go, and give some love to Jarrod …

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S7 Ep34: FPL Pod: Resetting teams ahead of Blank Gameweek 29 53:55

3M ago53:55

53:55

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 Assistant Manager chip 🤔🤑🤔 They chat through letting Liverpool assets go, possibly selling Palmer, and whether Morgan Rogers is still great value for money. LISTEN 👇 * Ian returns (01m 38s) …

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S3 Ep19: Off The Bench: Big points from unfamiliar faces 49:59

4M ago49:59

49:59

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 consider moving off some popular picks 👍🤩👎 They cover Cole Palmer’s fall in form, Brighton’s improvement, and a special mention for Mo Salah as he’s on course to break his own FPL record. LISTEN 👇…

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S7 Ep33: FPL Pod: Preparing for another Liverpool Double Gameweek 46:14

4M ago46:14

46:14

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 which players to pick, who best to use the Assistant Manager chip on, and throw it forward to future fixture permutations. LISTEN 👇 * Future fixtures (06m 33s) * January signings (17m 22s) *…

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S7 Ep32: FPL Pod: Chips pay off after last minute twist 37:37

4M ago37:37

37:37

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 and the FPL Pod team review how the chips worked out, what move to make next with the Assistant Manager chip, and they look ahead to teams to target in Blank Gameweek 29. LISTEN 👇 * Chip chaos…

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S3 Ep18: Off The Bench: Wood outshines Double Gameweekers 43:08

4M ago43:08

43:08

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 Gameweek 🌳👏 Experts Harry Daniels and Lee Bonfield discuss his performance, all the Chips used, and who stood out in the Double Gameweek so far. LISTEN 👇 * Deadline chaos (02m 22s) * Spurs upturn (…

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S7 Ep31: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek time 45:03

4M ago45:03

45:03

The first Double Gameweek of the season is upon us and there’s some big decisions to make 🤑🤔 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to discuss all things Liverpool and Everton, whether to play a Chip or not, and which single Gameweekers to back. LISTEN 👇 * Liverpool Double Gameweek (09m 17s) * Everton options (13m 47s) * Chip strategy (20m 0…

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S3 Ep17: Off The Bench: Caution for Cole Palmer sellers 44:54

4M ago44:54

44:54

While it was a good Gameweek for FPL managers as the popular captaincy picks returned handsomely, one FPL favourite, Cole Palmer, had a difficult time for the second week running 🔵🤔 Experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal discuss why Palmer sellers should hold fire, Arsenal defensive options on the up, and Liverpool’s upcoming Double Gameweek. LI…

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S7 Ep30: FPL Pod: Avoiding Traitors to find FPL faithfuls 47:34

4M ago47:34

47:34

Who can you trust 100% to supply returns? Are their players that need banishing from your side? 🤝🤷 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look to uncloak the best Liverpool assets ahead of a big Double Gameweek, as well as discussing if it’s worth investing in Man City. LISTEN 👇 * Liverpool triple-up (13m 24s) * Double Arsenal defence (22m 43s) * Best f…

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S3 Ep16: Off The Bench: How long to hold Liverpool assets 51:56

4M ago51:56

51:56

Despite topping the table, FPL mangers are already looking ahead to post-DGW24 life and questioning how many Liverpool assets are really producing for their price 🔴🤔 So experts Andy Park, aka FPL Sonaldo, and Sam Bonfield assess the situation, look at alternative options, and discuss whether Phil Foden is worth investing in. LISTEN 👇 * Hat-trick ki…

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S7 Ep29: FPL Pod: Planning for Double Gameweek 24 48:39

5M ago48:39

48:39

We have our first Double Gameweek of 2025 confirmed, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look ahead to what that means to managers 🃏🤑 They discuss the Liverpool triple-up, potentially using the Assistant Manager Chip as soon as it’s available, and also evaluate Newcastle and Crystal Palace assets. LISTEN 👇 * Double GW24 (11m 13s) * Liverpool conun…

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S7 Ep28: FPL Pod: Is this the week not to captain Salah? 51:11

5M ago51:11

51:11

With the cup action out of the way, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look ahead to the upcoming midweek action and whether or not you should go against Mo Salah with your armband this week 😳 Talking points this week also include; the north London derby, investing in Palace and Assistant Manger strategy, as the manager prices have been revealed. LI…

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S7 Ep27: FPL Pod: Everything to know for a winning Chip strategy 47:34

5M ago47:34

47:34

There’s a lot of cup football to be played before the Gameweek 21 deadline, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team take the opportunity to discuss the best use of Chips in the second half of the season 🍟🧐 They look at planning for the Double and Blank Gameweeks, when ideally to use your Chips, and the best picks on a Wildcard. LISTEN 👇 * Chip use str…

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S3 Ep15: Off The Bench: What to do with Trent Alexander-Arnold? 49:20

5M ago49:20

49:20

A popular FPL asset, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled to produce the points deserving of his price tag 🔴📉 So experts Harry Daniels and Lee Bonfield assess his recent performances and what to do if you own him, as well as Newcastle’s upturn in form and Crystal Palace’s inviting fixtures. LISTEN 👇 * Trent trouble (06m 49s) * Magical M…

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S7 Ep26: FPL Pod: How to start 2025 in style 47:46

5M ago47:46

47:46

New year, new plans for FPL managers. So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team begin 2025 by looking at ways to give their teams a boost 📈🤞 They discuss trebling-up on Liverpool, finding alternatives for Cunha, and what to do with the Arsenal attack. LISTEN 👇 * Liverpool triple-up (07m 47s) * Arsenal options (21m 55s) * Cunha alternatives (29m 53s) * F…

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S7 Ep25: FPL Pod: Bruno Fernandes an easy sell? 48:41

5M ago48:41

48:41

A popular purchase going into Gameweek 18, Bruno Fernandes’ red card against Wolves leaves managers questioning whether to hold or sell him 👹👋 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to assess the options, how you could use his funds, as well as looking at tripling-up on Newcastle and the teams with the best upcoming fixtures runs. LISTEN 👇 *…

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S7 Ep24: FPL Pod: What to do with Bukayo Saka? 47:35

5M ago47:35

47:35

Following Saka’s injury scare in Arsenal’s match against Crystal Palace, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team assess the options and who could replace him 🔴🔂 They discuss reinvesting in another Arsenal asset, alternative players, and about having Isak envy LISTEN 👇 * Spurs dilemma (09m 54s) * Incredible Isak (15m 37s) * Bournemouth performance (22m 32…

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S7 Ep23: FPL Pod: Ait-Nouri alternatives 49:47

6M ago49:47

49:47

With popular pick Rayan Ait-Nouri suspended and then facing a tricky fixture run, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at who you could replace him with 🐺🔄 They also discuss premium defensive options, chat through the best forward picks, and what names the underlying data are suggesting you should consider. LISTEN 👇 * Ait-Nouri woes (06m 45s) * P…

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S3 Ep14: Off The Bench: Budget buys proving worthy purchases 48:29

6M ago48:29

48:29

FPL managers are looking for some festive bargains with cheaper options stepping up in recent Gameweeks and delivering the goods 🎁🤑 So experts Sam Bonfield and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, discuss the great form of Amad Diallo, low-cost defenders, and who to get the most out of upfront. LISTEN 👇 * Arsenal defence (05m 28s) * Liverpool double-up (10m 57s) …

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S7 Ep22: FPL Pod: Mystery Chip planning 47:14

6M ago47:14

47:14

An exciting new development dropped this week with the reveal of the Mystery Chip 🃏😍 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to give you the lowdown on the new addition and how best to play it, as well as looking ahead to Gameweek 16. LISTEN 👇 * Mystery Chip reveal (00m 25s) * Mystery Chip manager changes (07m 50s) * How to use with other Chi…

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S3 Ep13: Off The Bench: Captain dilemma with Salah out 43:57

6M ago43:57

43:57

FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal look at the fall out from the Merseyside derby postponement and managers having to select alternative captaincy options to Mo Salah ©🤔 The pair discuss the options, Chelsea’s improving form, and how premium picks have probably settled themselves with Haaland’s continued struggles. LISTEN 👇 * Liverpool p…

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S7 Ep21: FPL Pod: Salah shines again in midweek 48:29

6M ago48:29

48:29

Mo Salah cannot stop hauling for his owners as he delivered his 10th double-digit return of the season. 🔥 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss some of the standout stars of the midweek round including; Salah, (of course) Isak and Watkins before turning their attention to the nearing Gameweek 15. LISTEN 🎧 * Chelsea rotation frustrates (09m 48s)…

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S7 Ep20: FPL Pod: Preparing for the first midweek round 50:56

6M ago50:56

50:56

A short turnaround means the next Gameweek gets under way in just 2 days time with our first set of midweek fixtures of the season. 👀 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the GW13 highlights; including another blank for Haaland and three midfield premiums stealing to show, as well as looking ahead to rapidly approaching GW14. ⏱️ LISTEN 👇 * Set…

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S7 Ep19: FPL Pod: What to do with Man City players? 49:26

6M ago49:26

49:26

Erling Haaland’s ownership continues to drop as Man City struggle, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss what to do with their players 🤔📉 They debate the merits of keeping and selling Haaland, other midfield premium options, and look ahead to the festive fixtures. LISTEN 👇 * Hold or sell Haaland (07m 09s) * How to spend Haaland money (13m 03…

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S3 Ep12: Off The Bench: King Cunha shows class 46:07

6M ago46:07

46:07

Matheus Cunha is enjoying a remarkable run for Wolves and has a number of tasty fixtures coming up 🐺🇧🇷 So FPL experts Lee Bonfield and Az Phillips assess how important he’s become, why Salah is a must-have, and provide a word of caution over Bruno Fernandes. LISTEN 👇 * Still holding Haaland (05m 57s) * King Cunha (15m 05s) * Promising Pedro (20m 57…

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S7 Ep18: FPL Pod: Time to consider Man Utd options 47:23

6M ago47:23

47:23

As Ruben Amorim has now officially taken over as Man Utd manager, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at what players we should consider from the Red Devils 🤔👹 They discuss Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund, the importance of Cole Palmer, and turning attention back to Arsenal. LISTEN 👇 * International break (01m 30s) * Team formation (06m 58s) …

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