
FPL Pod
Welcome to the FPL Pod. Join Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield ahead of each Gameweek as they invite special guests to discuss and digress about the world of Fantasy Premier League.
After each Gameweek, two Fantasy Premier League experts will discuss all the major talking points and analyse the key decisions in Off the Bench.
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Latest episodes

Oct 7, 2024 • 51min
S3 Ep7: Off The Bench: Is Saka essential?
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.
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* 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)
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Oct 3, 2024 • 45min
S7 Ep11: FPL Pod: Palmer punishes sellers
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.
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* Palmer heartache (00m 19s)
* Villa forwards (17m 08s)
* Premium approach (18m 56s)
* Player price points (27m 43s)
* Differentials (35m 57s)
* Transfers & Captains (39m 32s)
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Oct 1, 2024 • 43min
S3 Ep6: Off The Bench: Cole cooks for Chelsea
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.
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* 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)
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Sep 26, 2024 • 52min
S7 Ep10: FPL Pod: Does Diaz deserve Wildcard inclusion?
Despite improved returns for FPL managers last Gameweek, with favourable fixture-runs shifting, the Wildcard is being used heavily again 📈🃏
Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to discuss playing the Chip, going Gabriel over Saliba, best goalkeeper options, and Luis Diaz’s incredible start to the season.
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* Goalkeeper targets (08m 50s)
* Wildcard revelations (11m 54s)
* Gabriel v Saliba (23m 28s)
* Diaz delight (35m 57s)
* Differentials (47m 37s)
* Transfers & Captains (49m 12s)
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Sep 23, 2024 • 48min
S3 Ep5: Off The Bench: Diaz outshines Salah
Luis Diaz continued to delight his owners with his third double-digit haul of the season, once again outscoring Mo Salah. 💫
Harry Daniels and FPL Focal, aka Oscar, look back on yet another Gameweek with a goal for Erling Haaland, Morgan Rogers finally getting off the mark and we also have a Wildcard active. 👀
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* Another Gabriel goal (02m 43s)
* Doubts around Palmer (10m 19s)
* Make moves to Maddison? (14m 36)
* Rogers patience pays off (21m 53s)
* Best Liverpool picks (36m 05s)
* Eyes on the Wildcard (41m 46s)
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Sep 19, 2024 • 46min
S7 Ep9: FPL Pod: Handling Man City v Arsenal
With the clash between Man City and Arsenal looming, managers are pondering what to do with their star players. The team debates whether Haaland deserves the captain's armband. They explore tactical insights, including Arsenal's defensive challenges against City. The discussion shifts to recent performances in the EFL Cup and Champions League, highlighting key players impacting fantasy strategies. Listeners also get tips on selecting effective forwards and making smart transfers amidst fluctuating player forms.

Sep 16, 2024 • 52min
S3 Ep4: Off The Bench: Haaland can’t stop scoring
It might not have been a hat-trick on this occasion but Erling Haaland delivered another double-digit haul for his owners in Gameweek 4. 🥳
Join FPL experts, Lee Bonfield and Az Phillips, as they discuss the lowest-scoring week of the season so far, and a Gameweek which saw a Mo Salah blank for the first time this season. ❌
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* Another clean sheet for Arsenal (3m 23s)
* Villa forwards deliver (12m 02s)
* Mateta outscores Eze (20m 22s)
* Inevitable Haaland (32m 52s)
* Brentford options (37m 13s)
* Faltering forwards (45m 03s)
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Sep 11, 2024 • 45min
S7 Ep8: FPL Pod: Wildcard fever spreads
Julien Laurens, a seasoned FPL manager, shares his fresh Wildcard strategy after the international break. He discusses the impact of recent performances on player choices and addresses the tough captaincy dilemma between Salah and Haaland. The conversation also dives into the importance of planning for Arsenal's key players like Saka and Havertz, cautioning against risky transfers. Finally, they spotlight budget-friendly players to consider as the game week approaches.

Sep 4, 2024 • 54min
S7 Ep7: FPL Pod: Salah must-have on Wildcard
Joining the discussion is Salah, a must-have in fantasy football strategies. The conversation kicks off with insights on why the Wildcard is essential this season. They dive into goalkeeper selections and highlight budget-friendly defensive options. Salah’s pivotal role in team success is emphasized, along with thoughts on assembling a competitive lineup. The hosts also ponder the balance between premium stars and emerging talents, making for a lively debate on navigating fantasy dilemmas.

Sep 2, 2024 • 55min
S3 Ep3: Off The Bench: Essential Salah and Haaland
Another week, another hat-trick for Erling Haaland and double-digit returns for Salah 🐐👑
With them both in such good form, FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Andy Park assess how the pair are must-haves going forward.
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* Bringing Salah in with Haaland (00m 28s)
* Tripling up on Liverpool (11m 10s)
* Arsenal assets (27m 27s)
* Palmer disappointment (36m 24s)
* Excellent Eze (39m 51s)
* Mbeumo making it (51m 24s)
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