FPL Pod S4 Ep6: Off The Bench: To sell or hold Joao Pedro
Sep 30, 2025
FPL managers are grappling with whether to keep or sell Joao Pedro amid his goal struggles. Haaland's standout performance raises questions about his must-have status. The hosts also explore Arsenal's upcoming fixtures and potential triple-up strategies. Crystal Palace's improving form presents underrated options, while discussions about tricky forwards and budget picks abound. Plus, the impact of Europe matches on transfers adds another layer of complexity to this week's decisions.
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Hosts' Chip Week Stories
- Gianni and Oscar shared personal chip experiences from the big chip week where 812,000 triple captains were played.
- Oscar used a wildcard and Gianni played a triple captain on Haaland and both reported strong returns.
Haaland's Dominant XG Impact
- Haaland massively outperforms teams in expected goals and rewards triple-captain punts in favourable fixtures.
- His XGI (7.43) already exceeds many entire teams, making him a near-essential FPL asset right now.
Make Arsenal A Wildcard Priority
- Prioritise Arsenal when wildcarding because their upcoming fixture run is the best for attacking returns.
- Try to force double defence (Raya + Gabriel) or include Saka and Jokorez to maximise returns and set-piece/penalty routes.