S6 Ep47: FPL Pod: Risk or reward in the final Gameweek
May 16, 2024
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FPL experts Kelly Somers, Ian Irving, Sam Bonfield, and Julien Laurens discuss high-scoring GW37, team standings, FPL wrapped emails, teams to target, one-week punts, differentials, captains, and transfers for the final Gameweek. Strategies include risk-taking, midfield picks like Kai Havertz and Mohamed Salah, differential choices, captain dilemmas, and transfer discussions involving Salah, Esak, and more. Banter and predictions spice up the conversation as they prepare for the season finale.
Harvey Elliott offers a unique and promising differential choice for FPL managers.
Cody Gakkpo presents consistent form, points potential, and low ownership for a fresh impact in FPL teams.
John Felipe Mateta stands out with impressive form, top scorer potential, and strong forward pick attributes in FPL squads.
Deep dives
Harvey Elliott, the Differential Pick
Harvey Elliott, owned by 0.3%, 4.8 million cost, scored back-to-back game weeks, with three double-digit returns. Known for sublime set-piece threat, top of points scored at home games. A unique and promising differential choice.
Cody Gakkpo, the Rising Star
Cody Gakkpo, owned at 2.5%, priced at 7.1 million. Shows consistent form with two consecutive returns. Earned a start position ahead of Darwin Nunez, key contributor for Wolves in recent matches. Offers points potential and low ownership for a fresh impact.
John Felipe Mateta, the In-Form Striker
John Felipe Mateta, owned by 5.6%, at 5 million cost. Impressive form with goals in all six home appearances. Fancied as the top scorer since the new manager's arrival. Holds a standout record in recent matches and offers strong potential as a forward pick.
Sam's Transfer Dilemma
Sam faces a tough decision on transfers, pondering options while considering a potential burn. Contemplates switching Sakari for a Liverpool midfielder, exploring various scenarios to optimize squad setup for the final match. Balancing risks and rewards to enhance team dynamics.
Ian's Contemplation and Transfer Strategy
Ian evaluates Salah as a potential target while weighing up necessary sacrifices. Considers swapping De Bruyne for Salah, eyes potential midfield adjustments for squad enhancement. Balances budget and player value to optimize captaincy and transfer decisions for the closing fixture.
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. 🙌
LISTEN 🎧
* A high-scoring GW37 (00m 38s)
* How the Pod squad stand (08m 50s)
* FPL wrapped is coming (14m 12s)
* Teams to target (18m 45s)
* One week punts (26m 50s)
* Diffs, captains and transfers (35m 01s)
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