FPL Pod

As the international break unfolds, hosts assess the season's progress and tackle tough decisions. They debate whether to chase Liverpool's enticing fixtures and strategize around players affected by AFCON. DEFCON's influence on defender value is discussed, with a push for a four-defender setup becoming clearer. Budget players are surprisingly outperforming big names, reshaping traditional strategies. Plus, they share crucial insights on wildcard timing, maximizing transfers during AFCON, and planning chip usage for optimal point hauls.

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.

The conversation highlights Arsenal's impressive form and how to best strategize for FPL managers. The hosts debate whether to invest in defensive players or mix in attacking options like Saka and Rice. They discuss the impact of fixture swings while recommending key midfield picks and potential differentials. The value of players like Granit Xhaka as budget options gets a shoutout, and the panel dives into the ongoing dilemmas regarding transfers and captain choices. Risk versus certainty shapes their captaincy recommendations.

Erling Haaland continues to shine, leaving FPL managers pondering their options at Manchester City. Discussions reveal concerns about Joao Pedro's impact and the viability of Mateta as a must-have. As the hosts explore Liverpool's defensive prospects, they also weigh Arsenal's potential with a third pick dilemma. Fans eagerly anticipate strong insights on Bournemouth and Brentford, ensuring that every choice matters in the hunt for FPL glory.

In this episode, the hosts dive into the trend of playing four at the back, highlighting the strong returns from budget defenders. They evaluate the appeal of Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta as a must-have forward, discussing potential replacements and his rotation risks. The group also assesses Manchester United assets and explores Joao Pedro's struggles, debating whether it's time to sell. Plus, they reveal their low-ownership differential picks and outline strategies for transfers and captain choices.

With many FPL managers having invested heavily in their front line, now might be the time to release funds by swapping to a cheap third forward and utilising that money elsewhere 🤑📈🤑 So FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal look at the bargain options up top and where those new found funds could then be used to give your team a boost. LISTEN 👇 * Liverpool dilemma (02m 40s) * Magical Mateta (13m 58s) * Selling Gyokeres for Arsenal defence (18m 14s) * Man Utd options (24m 16s) * Cooling on Man City (31m 54s) * Keen on Kroupi (38m 08s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Prasun on X Follow Gianni on X

The podcast dives into the tactical shift towards defensive strategies in FPL, spotlighting the rising value of defenders. They analyze the best Arsenal triple-up options and discuss the importance of bench boosts. There's excitement over Sunderland bargains and a focus on differential picks like Danny Welbeck. Captain choices spark debate, with Haaland emerging as a favorite. The hosts also share their transfer plans and insights from top managers about forming effective squads.

There are lots of Arsenal assets to pick from but the defensive double-up appears to be the most rewarding following their latest away win 🔴💪🔴 So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, debate where to invest in the Gunners, other defensive options, and if a new role for Joao Pedro could improve his points. LISTEN 👇 * Joao Pedro dilemma (03m 42s) * Arsenal defensive double-up (12m 12s) * Crystal Palace points(18m 50s) * Everton defence (29m 42s) * Man Utd consideration (34m 17s) * Thiago turning heads (36m 54s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Harry on X Follow Oscar on X

With Gameweek 8 nearing, Liverpool's interesting upcoming fixtures spark debate. The team dissects potential sideways moves, pondering the benefits of Saka versus Gyokeres. A deep dive into Salah’s stats reveals concerning drops in performance. Liverpool’s underwhelming form prompts discussions on who to target, with Gakpo and Isak surfacing as appealing options. They also weigh in on captain choices, landing on Haaland while not overlooking Salah’s history against United. Differential picks of the week heat up the strategy as the deadline approaches.

The hosts dive into the season's highlights, tackling chip strategies and analyzing standout performances from Gameweek 7. They debate must-have player selections, focusing on affordable defenders and emerging midfield talent like Semenyo. The conversation includes goalkeeper comparisons and the best forward picks, emphasizing Haaland as a primary choice. With fixture swings on their radar, the team discusses which clubs present the best value options, particularly from Bournemouth. Fans get insights to sharpen their FPL strategies as the season progresses.