S6 Ep26: FPL Pod: Wishing you a Happy New (FPL) Year!
Jan 3, 2024
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Kelly Somers, a host of FPL Pod team takes a deep dive into 2023 and discusses players standing out in their teams. Topics covered include Arsenal's defensive woes, sensational Salah, AFCON/Asian Cup replacements, position-leading players, and deciding whether to sell Son and keep Salah on the bench.
Consider investing in a top goalkeeper like Alisson due to Liverpool's improved defensive form.
Cheaper defenders like Joachim Andersen and James Tarkowski have performed well and offer great value for money.
Bukayo Saka is an essential pick in midfield, with consistent performances and upcoming favorable fixtures.
Deep dives
Goalkeepers to Consider
Alisson and Leno have been the top-performing goalkeepers in the league, with Alisson leading in clean sheets and Leno in save points. It may be worth considering spending more money on a goalkeeper like Alisson, especially with Liverpool's improved defensive form. However, it's also worth noting that cheaper options like Ariola and Anderson have performed well and could be good choices.
Defensive Rolls-Royces
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been the highest-scoring defender in the league, followed by Kieran Trippier and Pedro Porro. While Trent is an excellent choice, it's important to consider your overall team budget and future plans, as his high price may limit your flexibility in other areas. Additionally, cheaper options like Joachim Andersen and James Tarkowski have also performed well and could be great value for money.
The Importance of Sakho
With several top midfielders unavailable due to international tournaments, Bukayo Saka becomes an essential pick. Despite some recent underperformance, Saka has the potential to deliver big returns, especially considering Arsenal's upcoming favorable fixtures. He may be highly owned, but his consistency and attacking threat make him a worthwhile investment.
Forward Options and Tactics
Ollie Watkins has been the top-scoring forward in the league, even surpassing Erling Haaland. His consistent performances and good fixtures make him a strong option. With the availability of budget forwards like Salanki, Bummo, and Keena, it may be worth playing three forwards and reallocating funds from the midfield to strengthen your forward line. However, keep an eye on Haaland's availability for future planning.
Balancing Your Team
Consider playing three forwards and adopting a 3-4-3 or 4-3-3 formation to take advantage of the available forward options. By doing so, you can differentiate your team and potentially gain an advantage over managers who haven't adopted this strategy. Additionally, reassess your budget distribution between defense, midfield, and attack to ensure flexibility for future transfers and to maximize your overall team performance.
New Year, new FPL strategy? Kelly Somers is joined by the FPL Pod team as they take a deep dive into 2023 and which players stood out in our teams š
They also discuss each teamās highest scoring player, where to look as we replace Salah and Son and whether Jarrod Bowen is still a priority target šÆ
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Purring over Palmer (7m 39s)
Arsenalās defensive woes (12m 21s)
Bowen blanks (16m 51s)
Sensational salah (25m 32s)
AFCON/Asian Cup replacements (30m 35s)
Position-leading players (38m 35s)
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