FPL Pod S4 Ep11: Off The Bench: Challenging Gameweek brings squad questions
Nov 10, 2025
This week, FPL experts dive into a challenging Gameweek, reflecting on disappointing player performances, including missed penalties from Haaland and Semenyo. They discuss the potential of sticking with Saka and backing Mbeumo for better returns. The hosts analyze Spurs' home struggles and Liverpool’s heavy loss, while also praising Haaland's consistency. Chelsea's attacking options and the impressive form of Thiago with Brentford are key highlights as they navigate a sea of squad dilemmas.
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A Very Poor Gameweek For FPL
- Gameweek 11 was unusually low-scoring and many popular assets underperformed across the board.
- Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield frame the weekend as broadly disappointing for FPL managers and set up deeper discussions.
Auto-Sub Cost A Clean Sheet
- Lee missed a clean sheet because Marc Guehi didn't play and an auto sub ruined his score swing.
- That single no-show converted his small green into a small red and cost him rank.
Sunderland's Defensive Rise
- Sunderland have emerged as an unexpectedly strong defensive side with several clean sheets and low expected conceded chances.
- Dan Ballard grabbed headlines and is proving a set-piece threat for Sunderland.