In this discussion, the hosts dive into the surprising success of budget players while premium assets underperform. Mo Salah’s reliability shines, alongside the rising value of Palmer and Solanke. They tackle Manchester United's recent challenges, Arsenal's defensive strategy, and assess Newcastle's fluctuating performances. The conversation also touches on Tottenham's resurgence and the rollercoaster of goalkeeper performances, providing valuable insights for fantasy football enthusiasts navigating a tumultuous season.

Erling Haaland is the hot topic once again after an underwhelming Gameweek, in which over 300,000 managers used the Triple Captain chip on the Man City forward 🔵📉 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss downgrading him and how best to use that money elsewhere in your squad. LISTEN 👇 * League Cup round-up (09m 31s) * Haaland headache (12m 35s) * Can Chris Wood continue? (20m 13s) * Wolves options (26m 18s) * Differentials (42m 55s) * Transfers & captains (46m 52s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Big hopes were pinned on Erling Haaland, as over 300,000 Triple Captain chips were played this Gameweek, but with just the single return, does that count as success? 🍟🃏 FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield look back on Man City’s performance, how crucial Cole Palmer is becoming, and the bargain buys upfront. LISTEN 👇 * Erling Haaland Triple Captain (03m 20s) * Man City conundrum (05m 49s) * Liverpool options (11m 58s) * Perfect Palmer (18m 27s) * Class Chris Wood (30m 04s) * Must-buy Mbeumo? (40m 52s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: q7yco0 Follow Az on Twitter Follow FPL Family on X

It was an easily forgettable Gameweek 8 in which we saw the lowest average score of the season, as well as Erling Haaland’s third blank in a row. ❌ Ahead of a Friday deadline, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod squad discuss the Norwegian’s dip in form, whether to bench or sell Saka and some tempting differential options as fixtures turn for some clubs. 👀 LISTEN 🎧  * A low-scoring week (00m 32s) * Part company with Saka? (09m 06s) * One more week for Haaland (22m 00s) * Wolves options tempting (29m 54s) * Red hot Raul (38m 18s) * Differential potentials (41m 20s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

The midfield premiums are all starting to step up at the same time so compromises must be made 👑🔥 FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Sam Bonfield consider selling Saka, bringing in Son, and discuss how good Chris Wood has been under Nuno Espirito Santo. LISTEN 👇 * Selling Saka? (07m 38s) * Son in (9m 57s) * Ditching Trent (18m 46s) * Goalkeeper options (28m 52s) * Wonderful Chris Wood (33m 15s) * Palmer v Son (42m 05s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow FPL Family on X Follow Gianni on X

With some tasty fixtures coming up for Man City, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether it’s time to take a punt on Phil Foden 💙🔥 They chat about his differential qualities, if Saka will be back, and whether the Triple Captain chip could be deployed soon. LISTEN 👇 * Will Saka start? (07m 12s) * Haaland Triple Captain (12m 49s) * Punting on Phil Foden (20m 00s) * Suspension tightrope (32m 08s) * Differentials (34m 36s) * Transfers & captains (39m 38s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

The international break gives Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team a chance to review the season so far and just how brilliant Bukayo Saka has been 👑⚽️ They discuss the Arsenal star’s fine form, if you can go without Haaland, and whether it’s time to ditch Ollie Watkins with the fixture swings LISTEN 👇 * Haaland headache? (07m 11s) * Letting Liverpool go (12m 36s) * Star man Saka (22m 17s) * Fixture swings (32m 32s) * Who to get at Man City (38m 06s) * Selling Watkins (42m 12s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Arsenal midfielder Bukayo Saka finally delivered on his performances with a massive haul against Southampton ❤️✨ So FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Az Phillips discuss if he is a must-have moving forward, what to do with Man City assets, and how great Mbeumo is. LISTEN 👇 * Brilliant Brennan (04m 37s) * Waiting on Brighton (10m 38s) * Magic Mbeumo (22m 46s) * Considering losing Liverpool players (29m 20s) * Super Saka (40m 39s) * Man City conundrum (45m 30s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow FPL Family on X Follow Az on Twitter

It’s been a long week for Kelly Somers after she followed the advice of the FPL Pod team on the last episode to go without Cole Palmer and he went on to score four goals 🔵🥲 But the gang are here to discuss the fallout from that decision, what approach to take with premiums, and Duran v Watkins at Aston Villa. LISTEN 👇 * Palmer heartache (00m 19s) * Villa forwards (17m 08s) * Premium approach (18m 56s) * Player price points (27m 43s) * Differentials (35m 57s) * Transfers & Captains (39m 32s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Cole Palmer proved the doubters wrong with a record-breaking four goals against Brighton ⚽️👑 FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Pras Singhal look back on his exploits, dissect tripling-up on Arsenal, and if it could be time to sell Salah soon. LISTEN 👇 * Perfect Palmer (00m 22s) * Best Arsenal assets (10m 01s) * What to do with Watkins (23m 53s) * Liverpool conundrum (28m 25s) * Spurs selections (35m 40s) * Long-term Mbeumo(39m 07s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: q7yco0 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Gianni on X Follow Prasun on X