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About the show

Welcome to the FPL Pod. Join Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield ahead of each Gameweek as they 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. Hit the subscribe button to ensure you never miss an episode. Follow us on X Like us on Facebook Join the FPL Pod team's mini-league: xy6xpl

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FPL Pod: What to do with Arsenal defence?

Nov 12, 2026 41 min

Ezri Konsa has developed into a must-have in recent weeks but with William Saliba’s imminent return, FPL managers are wondering what’s best to do with the Arsenal backline 🔴🤨⚪️ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team dissect the Gunners’ dilemma, discuss chip usage, and work out best buys by position. LISTEN* Wildcard wonders (05m 43s)* Midfield options (09m 52s)* Arsenal defence (21m 37s)* Brilliant Bournemouth (26m 54s)* Muharemovic appeal (31m 32s)* Man City midfield (34m 57s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and FacebookFollow Kelly on TwitterFollow Julien on TwitterFollow FPL Family on Twitter

FPL Pod: Dealing with captaincy headache

Nov 5, 2026 44 min

FPL captaincy is a real headache this Gameweek. With so many strong options on the table, managers are turning away from Erling Haaland. But who should wear the armband instead? 🤨🤖🤨 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss all the armband candidates, how Bournemouth are the team to invest in, and what to do with any Chips you have left. LISTEN* Gameweek 9 review (03m 27s)* Forward options (07m 20s)* Brilliant Bournemouth (19m 41s)* Chip strategy (29m 56s)* Differential of the Week (38m 32s)* Transfers and captains (41m 14s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and Facebook Follow Kelly on TwitterFollow Julien on TwitterFollow FPL Family on Twitter

FPL Pod: Sell or hold João Pedro?

Oct 29, 2026 43 min

Kelly, Juls and Sam pick through the wreckage of Gameweek 8 and round up the EFL Cup action, before tackling the big question of the week: with João Pedro out injured, do you sell or hold? And if you’re selling, is it Nicolas Jackson, Isak or Evanilson who replaces him? Sam has an eye-watering £7.2m in the bank (!) so the team ask whether premiums are worth the money in such a strange season... and whether now is the moment for a Free Hit or Wildcard. Plus: differentials of the week, and the GW9 captaincy call... is it Haaland again, or a Villa alternative? Got last-minute questions before Saturday’s 11am deadline? Join Lee and Az on the FPL Deadline Countdown live stream from 9am on the Premier League YouTube channel. Join the FPL Pod mini-league: Q0HV1QLISTEN:Juls’ midweek roundup (4m 41s)Chelsea conundrum (6m 46s)João Pedro – hold or sell? (10m 3s)Best João Pedro replacements (14m 24s)Isak, Jackson or Evanilson? (16m 34s)Are we sleeping on Thiago? (20m 52s)What to do with DCL? (22m 13s)Good week to Free Hit? (23m 43s)Time for chips? (25m 54s)More money more problems (29m 29s)Differential of the week (35m 42s)Go big on Bournemouth? (36m 43s)Captains and transfers (38m 56s) Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and FacebookFollow Kelly on TwitterFollow Julien on TwitterFollow FPL Family on Twitter

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FPL Pod: What to do with Arsenal defence?

Nov 12, 2026 41 min

FPL Pod: Dealing with captaincy headache

Nov 5, 2026 44 min

FPL Pod: Sell or hold João Pedro?

Oct 29, 2026 43 min

FPL Pod: Are Premiums Worth It?

Oct 22, 2026 45 min

Gameweek 7 is done and dusted… and the FPL Pod is back to get you ready for Gameweek 8. Kelly, Juls and Sam look back on the ups and downs of GW7 and catch up on the headlines from Europe. Today, they get into the big question: who’s actually worth the money? Kelly and Sam both have cash to burn, but are the premiums worth it? And what to do about the Man City rotation causing chaos? 🤯 Isak’s back too and the team weigh up whether he’s the best use of cash. Plus... is GW8 the time to take the armband off Haaland? Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q LISTEN Juls’ European roundup (3m 26s)Man City rotation (9m 35s)Injury updates (14m 8s)Manzambi in? (16m 10s)Saka problems (16m 45s)Premium problems (19m 35s)Money to burn? (22m 50s)Time to sell Bruno? (25m 55s)Isak’s back (26m 54s)Four at the back? (29m 6s)Differential of the week (35m 41s)Transfers and captains (39m 15s) Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and FacebookFollow Kelly on TwitterFollow Julien on TwitterFollow FPL Family on Twitter

FPL Pod: Should you sell Bruno for Saka?

Oct 15, 2026 45 min

Kelly, Juls and Sam reflect on a frustrating Gameweek 6 & look ahead to Gameweek 7 now that the Premier League is back 🥳🥳🥳 Do you need THREE Brighton players? Is time to sell Bruno for Saka? And if you sold João Pedro… is it time to buy him back? Plus... the team pick out the differentials you should be looking at this week, and discuss what impact European games might have on squad rotation. ⏰ GW7 deadline: Saturday 17 October, 11:00 Kelly’s wildcard review (4mins 10s) Jules’ European roundup (7mins 3s) Go big on Brighton? (9mins 10s) Which Arsenal three? (14mins 37s) Do we need Leeds? (24mins 12s) Are there any Spurs options? (28mins 28s) Time to sell Bruno? (29mins 58s) Schade: hold or sell? (30mins 58s) Fulham fixtures vs form (32mins 27s) Differential of the week (39mins 12s) Captains, transfers & chips (42mins 24s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and Facebook Follow Kelly on TwitterFollow Julien on TwitterFollow FPL Family on Twitter

FPL Pod: Is Saka Essential? Arsenal Defence Decisions & Do We Need Gross?

Oct 8, 2026 44 min

The international break is nearly over… and the Premier League is BACK this weekend for Gameweek 6 🙌 Kelly, Juls and Sam round up the international action over the break, including the latest on Pedro and Palmer, before getting into the big Arsenal question: which trio do you trust? Is Saka essential? And who should you back in that Arsenal defence? Kelly's wildcard is back on the table too… she reworks her draft throughout the episode as the team weigh up who makes the cut. Plus: the Second Chance League is here for anyone whose season has already gone wrong… is it time for Kostoulas, do we need Gross, and is Schade's form here to stay? LISTEN: International roundup (6 mins 0s)Pedro and Palmer latest (6 mins 21s) Arsenal defence decisions (9mins 18s )Time for Kostoulas? (17 mins 13s)Is Saka essential? (26 mins 10s)Which Arsenal trio? (27 mins 27s) Do we need Gross? (31 mins 7s)Differential of the week (36 mins 21s) Captains and transfers (39 mins 50s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and FacebookFollow Kelly on TwitterFollow Julien on TwitterFollow FPL Family on Twitter

FPL Pod: Premiums, Punts & the Back Four Debate

Oct 1, 2026 41 min

It's another international break week on the FPL Pod, which means decision time before the Gameweek 6 deadline is creeping closer 🥳😬🥳 Kelly, Juls and Sam are back to talk through the injury picture from around the world, the latest on Kelly's wildcard rebuild, and who the best differentials are as things stand. Plus… is it time to ditch the back three? LISTEN: Juls' International Roundup (01m 48s) Injury Issues: Havertz, Isak & Brobbey (03m 45s) Kelly's Wildcard Latest (08m 00s) Schade or Thiago? (13m 07s) Bruno Decisions (16m 08s) Is Big at the Back, Back? (20m 56s) How Many Premiums? (32m 15s) Best Differential Picks (35m 45s) We don't have another FPL deadline until Saturday 10th October, so plenty of time to mull it over! Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: Q0HV1Q Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and Facebook Follow Kelly on TwitterFollow Julien on TwitterFollow FPL Family on Twitter

FPL Pod: Wildcard time?

Sep 24, 2026 51 min

Gameweek 5 was a low-scoring slog… but with the international break coming up, the big question isn't your starting XI anymore… it's whether to pull that wildcard trigger. Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team break down GW5, work through the Szoboszlai conundrum, and Kelly lays out her full wildcard draft. Plus: Tarkowski time, Chelsea's attacking issues, as well as the big question… Bru-yes, or Bru-no? LISTEN Low scoring GW5 (44s) Arsenal Anomaly? (7m 32s) The Szobozslai conundrum (15m 12s) Is it Tarkowski time? (20m 20s) The João Pedro prognosis (22m 0s) Kelly's Wildcard draft (34m 40s) Bruno Fernandes - Bru-Yes or Bru-No? (48m 48s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and Facebook Follow Kelly on TwitterFollow Julien on TwitterFollow FPL Family on Twitter

FPL Pod: Is It Time to Load Up on Defenders?

Sep 17, 2026 45 min

The FPL Pod team review the latest Gameweek, where a host of clean sheets have put defenders firmly in the FPL spotlight🔥😳🔥 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team debate Chelsea’s attack, the best defensive picks and the key decisions facing FPL managers. LISTEN Gameweek review (00m 38s) Chelsea attack (06m 34s) Defensive Picks (16m 22s) Arsenal Options (20m 50s) Chip strategy (29m 34s) Premium picks (37m 02s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and Facebook Follow Kelly on TwitterFollow Julien on TwitterFollow FPL Family on Twitter

FPL Pod: Is It Time to Drop Your Premiums?

Sep 10, 2026 47 min

The FPL Pod team review Gameweek 3 and ask which premium players could make way ahead of the next deadline😵‍💫😱😵‍💫 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod Team debate the Arsenal midfield, Liverpool options, transfer targets and the players they’re considering for the next Gameweek. LISTEN Gameweek review (00m 37s) Premium dilemmas (11m 52s) Arsenal options (19m 06s) Manchester picks (24m 58s) Chip strategy (33m 07s) Transfer targets (41m 15s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and Facebook Follow Kelly on TwitterFollow Julien on TwitterFollow FPL Family on Twitter

FPL Pod: Time to Triple Captain Haaland?

Sep 3, 2026 46 min

The FPL Pod team dive into the latest Gameweek and tackle the biggest captaincy calls ahead of the next deadline🫨😱🫨 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team weigh up premium compromises, defensive gambles, transfer targets and the differentials ready to shake up the rankings. LISTEN Gameweek review (00m 36s) Captaincy calls (04m 45s) Premium compromises (07m 30s) Transfer talk (21m 44s) Chip plans (36m 45s) Differential picks (41m 58s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on Twitter and Facebook Follow Kelly on TwitterFollow Julien on TwitterFollow FPL Family on Twitter (edited)

FPL Pod: Chelsea triple-up and updated squad drafts!

Aug 27, 2026 42 min

Gameweek 1 is in the books and FPL managers have plenty to think about ahead of Gameweek 2 👀 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team react to Chelsea's flying start, debate Arsenal and Manchester United assets, and discuss transfer plans. LISTEN* Chelsea triple-up (04m 45s)* Arsenal assets (08m 14s)* Squad results (14m 00s)* Transfer plans (23m 20s)* Leeds defence (33m 29s)* Differential picks (37m 57s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

FPL Pod: How to be Gameweek 1 ready

Aug 20, 2026 42 min

The opening Gameweek of the 2026/27 Premier League season is here and the chance to make final changes to your squad is almost over 🥳😬🥳 But before you lock in your side, tune into Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team as they discuss the best Arsenal attackers, who to go for in midfield, and whether to spend big at the back to start the new campaign. LISTEN* Odegaard v Tzolis (02m 45s)* Pre-season friendlies (17m 47s)* Final teams selections (21m 22s)* Backing Szoboszlai (33m 40s)* Differential of the Week (35m 36s)* Captain picks (38m 30s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

FPL Pod: Can you go without Erling Haaland?

Aug 13, 2026 47 min

FPL managers are changing their squad on a daily basis but can you go without the top points-scorer last season, Erling Haaland 💙🤖💙 That’s the question Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team attempt to answer as they look at alternative options and how the money could be spent elsewhere. LISTEN* Pre-season friendlies (01m 55s)* Yes or no Haaland (08m 00s)* Arsenal attackers (24m 51s)* New manager impact (33m 16s)* Best position picks (40m 53s)* Brilliant Brian Madjo (45m 55s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Ian on X

FPL Pod: Pre-season shakes up the draft

Aug 6, 2026 43 min

Pre-season is in full swing and there's plenty for FPL managers to get stuck into ahead of the 26/27 campaign 🔥🙌🔥 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team react to the latest friendlies and transfer activity, update their squad drafts, and reveal chip strategies. LISTEN Pre-season friendlies (01m 20s) Latest transfer reaction (04m 05s) Best defensive picks (07m 57s) Midfield debate (14m 52s) Forward picks (21m 45s) Chip strategy (27m 20s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

FPL Pod: Welcome back FPL 2026/27

Jul 23, 2026 44 min

We’re back! Kelly Somers is joined by Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield as the trio examine FPL’s return and look ahead to the 26/27 season 😍🤩😍 The team discuss rule changes, player position moves, and go through each position building their first squad drafts. LISTEN * New rules (09m 07s)* Player position changes (13m 13s)* Goalkeeper options (14m 33s)* Best defensive picks (18m 52s)* Big in midfield (28m 05s)* Who to join Haaland? (36m 29s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: q0hv1q Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

FPL Pod: 2025/26 season recap

May 25, 2026 50 min

After 380 drama-filled matches, shocking upsets and FPL heartbreak, the 2025/26 Premier League season comes to an end, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to break down every major moment 😍😭🤩 From the biggest winners to the game-changing new defensive contribution rules, the trio reveal their standout players in every position, revisit their Differential of the Week battle, and come up with FPL resolutions to follow next season. LISTEN * Chip impact (16m 15s)* Best defensive options (24m 28s)* Stand out midfielders (35m 49s)* Forward thinking (41m 41s)* Differential of the Week (45m 11s)* Seasons resolutions (47m 43s) Congrats to our FPL Pod mini-league winner, Oluwatobi Ajayi 👏 Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

FPL Pod: Finishing the season on a high

May 21, 2026 41 min

It all comes down to this, the last Gameweek of the season. And FPL managers will be keen for one final big points haul as they look to top their mini-leagues 📈🤑📈 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best options to go for, what to do with Arsenal and Man City assets, and forward options to consider. LISTEN * Gameweek 37 review (10m 03s)* Arsenal and Man City assets (25m 00s)* Salah signing off (26m 59s)* King Kroupi (32m 02s)* Differential of the Week (35m 47s)* Transfers and Captains (37m 14s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

Off The Bench: The Gunners smell glory

May 19, 2026 46 min

With Gameweek 37 coming to an end, Arsenal look hopeful as they push for the title. 🤔😬🤔 So FPL experts Lee Bonfield and Harry Daniels discuss Arsenal’s defence being the focal point, Fernandes’ record breaking form, and whether to invest in Aston Villa’s attack. LISTEN 👇 Arsenal Action (03m 00s) Lacklustre Liverpool? (10m 18s) Aston Villa’s Attack (15m 55s) Boisterous Bruno (18m 55s) Forest Focus (20m 57s) Crystal Palace chaos (23m 55s) Broken Brighton (29m 07s) Shaky Spurs(38m 09s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season:XY6XPL Follow @O@icialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Harry on X Follow FPL Family on X

FPL Pod: Arsenal attack or defence?

May 14, 2026 43 min

Arsenal have the title in sight but Man City are close behind, so will the Gunners be going all out attack or holding strong at the back? 🔴🥅⚽️ That’s the question Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss as they decide who to invest in, what to do with Man City players, and differential picks for the final two Gameweeks. LISTEN * Best Arsenal trio (08m 11s)* Man City dilemma (14m 44s)* Backing Brighton (23m 11s)* Investing in Everton (30m 58s)* Differential of the Week (38m 53s)* Transfers and Captains (40m 43s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

Off The Bench: Double Gameweek fallout

May 12, 2026 45 min

The final Double Gameweek of the season is almost over and there are lessons to learn ahead of the last two rounds of fixtures 🤔🙇🤔 So FPL experts Prasun Singhal and Sam Bonfield discuss Arsenal's backline over attack, why Man Utd have lots to play for, and whether Brighton are still the team to invest in. LISTEN 👇 * Man City options (03m 51s)* Raya rally (08m 43s)* Chelsea conundrum (21m 40s)* Brighton consideration (25m 39s)* Superb Senesi (32m 29s)* Backing Bruno (36m 56s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Prasun on XFollow FPL Family on X

FPL Pod: All in on the last Double Gameweek

May 7, 2026 42 min

It’s the final Double Gameweek of the season and FPL managers are looking to maximise their points for one last time 🤑📈🤑 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team talk through the best Man City trio picks, if it’s worth investing in Crystal Palace players, and why single Gameweekers might be more tempting buys. LISTEN * Best Man City trio (06m 29s)* Palace problems (15m 03s)* Arsenal attackers (21m 12s)* Single Gameweek options (27m 36s)* Differential of the Week (32m 36s)* Transfers and Captains (36m 26s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

Off The Bench: Saka shines on return

May 5, 2026 50 min

Bukayo Saka bagged a goal and an assist in a emphatic first-half performance as Arsenal stamped their title credentials. 🏆 FPL experts Lee Bonfield and Az Phillips discuss an impressive Arsenal performance, another week of returns for Bruno and a title stutter for Man City ahead of their Double Gameweek. Listen 🎧 * Saka x Gyokeres combo (03m 01s)* Another Semenyo blank (10m 44s)* Kroupi’s starring role (17m 50s)* Spurs improvements (25m 37s)* Bruno the best asset (29m 55s)* Chelsea downturn (36m 17s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Az on XFollow FPL Family on X

FPL Pod: The final Double Gameweek confirmed

Apr 30, 2026 40 min

FPL managers have one more Double Gameweek to look forward to with Man City and Crystal Palace both doubling in GW36 🩵🦅 But before that we’ve got GW35 to contend with and Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are on hand to help you finish the season strongly. They discuss the Blank Gameweek 34 fallout, chip strategy if you have any remaining and the top trio of City picks with the Double incoming. LISTEN 🎧* Blank Gameweek review (01m 06s)* Double Gameweek announced (08m 49s) * Best Man City triple up (10m 36s)* Optimal chip strategy (15m 35s)* GW35 Wildcard picks (23m 10s)* Differential, transfers and captains (33m 50s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

Off The Bench: Coping with the Blank Gameweek

Apr 28, 2026 49 min

Despite it being a Blank Gameweek, it was a huge weekend for FPL as over 1.5 million managers played a Chip to deal with the reduction in fixtures 🤑🍟🤑 FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Harry Daniels discuss the Arsenal backline, cheap options at Man Utd, and what to do with Aston Villa assets. LISTEN 👇 * Focus on Arsenal defence (04m 02s)* Liverpool conundrum (10m 59s)* Villa assets (18m 41s)* Case for Casemiro (29m 56s)* Forest fixtures (37m 20s)* Backing Porro (45m 10s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Harry on XFollow FPL Family on X

FPL Pod: Joining the 100-point club before the Blank

Apr 23, 2026 42 min

The Double Gameweek delivered in style for FPL managers as many scored over 100 points, but now attention turns to Blank Gameweek 34 😱🫠😱 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss who impressed, what to do with your chips, and if it’s worth targeting teams in the relegation fight. LISTEN * Chip strategy (08m 46s)* New Chelsea boss (14m 16s)* Best BGW34 players (21m 56s)* Aston Villa assets (31m 11s)* Differential of the Week (37m 07s)* Transfers and Captains (39m 27s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Off The Bench: Double Gameweek 33 fallout

Apr 21, 2026 50 min

The biggest Double Gameweek of the season has seen mixed results for FPL managers so far as popular picks returned while differentials didn’t deliver as hoped 💪🙃💪 So FPL experts Prasun Singhal and Sam Bonfield take us through Cherki’s rise, why it may be time to avoid Chelsea, and how Ollie Watkins is pushing for inclusion in your team. LISTEN 👇 * Chip usage (00m 32s)* Creative Cherki (06m 50s)* Chelsea problems (17m 10s)* Gakpo shines (30m 02s)* Watkins form (36m 45s)* Forward options (44m 55s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow Prasun on XFollow FPL Family on X

FPL Pod: Double Gameweek fun begins

Apr 16, 2026 43 min

It’s the biggest Double Gameweek of the season and the chips are flowing as managers look to maximise their points 📈🤤📈 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team identify the best players to pick, how to use your chips, and if single Gameweekers are worth owning. LISTEN * Chip strategy (09m 59s)* Man City options (13m 48s)* Chelsea picks (21m 59s)* Super Alex Scott (31m 12s)* Differential of the Week (37m 58s)* Transfers and Captains (39m 33s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Off The Bench: final chance to impress before Double Gameweek

Apr 14, 2026 47 min

It was the last opportunity for all the players to showcase why they should be included in FPL managers’ Double Gameweek 33 teams and some names stood out 🧐💪🧐 So FPL experts Tom Johnson and Lee Bonfield discuss who impressed, about injuries to certain picks, and whether single Gameweekers are worth keeping. LISTEN 👇 * Avoiding Arsenal (07m 02s)* Waiting on Nico (16m 29s)* Brighton options (20m 11s)* Brilliant Bruno (25m 43s)* Thiago(28m 22s)* Tempting Palace (40m 46s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Tom on XFollow FPL Family on X

FPL Pod: FPL returns to Double Gameweek prep

Apr 9, 2026 44 min

The Run In is officially here and it’s time to cash in all those Chips for the upcoming Double Gameweeks 😁🤑😁 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best chip strategy, teams and players to focus on, and how to handle Gameweek 32. LISTEN * Chip strategy (07m 37s)* Man City trio (20m 07s)* Teams to target (22m 49s)* Gameweek 32 (34m 27s)* Differential of the Week (39m 24s)* Transfers and Captains (41m 41s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

FPL Pod: Preparing for the Run In

Apr 2, 2026 40 min

It’s a strategy special as the Premier League break continues, with international fixtures giving way to the FA Cup 🧐♟️🧐 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the teams with the best Run In fixtures, who Wildcarders should consider, and what Roberto De Zerbi will bring to Spurs. LISTEN * International round-up (01m 36s)* Spurs changes (04m 47s)* What’s left to fight for (17m 19s)* Wildcard options (21m 17s)* Man City consideration (26m 03s)* When Doubles are decided (38m 10s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

FPL Pod: How the season is shaping up

Mar 26, 2026 43 min

The international break is upon us so it’s time to take a second and review how things have gone so far and prepare for the Premier League run-in 🤔🛌🤔 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss all the main talking points so far this season, when Chips should be used, and take a moment to praise Mo Salah after his midweek announcement. LISTEN * Wildcard when? (06m 46s)* Premium picks (20m 13s)* Defensive picks (24m 48s)* Midfield magic (32m 20s)* Thank you Salah (37m 04s)* Forward thinking (39m 00s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Off The Bench: Bruno delights in Blank Gameweek

Mar 23, 2026 36 min

The first Blank Gameweek of the season has passed and for many managers it wasn’t a Blank that caused too much heartbreak. 👍 FPL experts Harry Daniels and Prasun Singhal review the weekend as the likes of Igor Thiago, Joao Pedro and Hugo Ekitike who disappointed, whilst popular Gameweek 31 picks of Anthony Gordon, Harry Wilson and of course Bruno Fernandes delivered. LISTEN 🎧 * Another Fernandes haul (02m 38s)* Toffees beat Blues (06m 07s)* Ekitike's brief appearance (09m 43s)* The Tyne-Wear derby (16m 59s)* Thiago troubles (23m 48s)* Wonderful Wilson (32m 41s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Harry on XFollow Prasun on X

FPL Pod: Coping with Blank Gameweek 31

Mar 19, 2026 48 min

The first Blank Gameweek of the season is finally here and managers are having to decide what to do with all their Arsenal and Man City players 🤔🤑🤔 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod teams go through all four teams without a match this weekend and discuss who’s worth keeping and who’s best to sell. They also look at the best forward options to consider. LISTEN * Double expectations (01m 19s)* Selling Arsenal (08m 53s)* Letting Haaland go (17m 34s)* Forward thinking (29m 58s)* Differential of the week (38m 30s)* Transfers and captains (41m 57s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

Off The Bench: Bruno does it again

Mar 17, 2026 45 min

Some popular picks failed to make an impact in Gameweek 30, but Bruno Fernadnes maintained his excellent form to delight his owners 🎉 FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Lee Bonfield review all the goings on in the Gameweek gone by as Erling Haaland delivered yet another blank ahead of his and Arsenal's Blank Gameweek 31. LISTEN 🎧* Shock Ekitike benching (04m 31s)* Brilliant Bruno (11m 30s)* Another Rogers blank (17m 15s)* Going with Gordon (24m 10s)* Just bench Gabriel (28m 58s)* Haaland frustrations continue (34m 26s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow FPL Family on X

FPL Pod: Blank Gameweek 31 nears closer

Mar 12, 2026 40 min

There’s just one Gameweek to go before the first Blank Gameweek of the season. With Arsenal and Man City not playing in GW31, should you sell now? 🤔 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to help you answer that very question. As they also discuss targets for the upcoming GW30 and chip strategies following the FA Cup giving us a clearer picture of future blanks. LISTEN 🎧* Midweek round-up (01m 26s)* FA Cup impact (04m 06s)* Chip strategy (10m 35s)* Eyes on the Blank (17m 28s)* Gameweek 30 targets (21m 02s)* Differentials, captains and transfers (32m 20s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

FPL Pod: Fixture proof players

Mar 5, 2026 43 min

With Blank Gameweek 31 on the horizon and a shift in favourable fixtures, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team run their eye over some of the players who should still remain in your side 💪📈💪 They discuss Arsenal and Chelsea assets, why Virgil Van Dijk is worth the outlay, and review all that’s happened in Gameweek 29 so far. LISTEN * Thiago frustrations (09m 42s)* Goalkeeper swaps (13m 50s)* Backing Virgil (22m 33s)* Pedro perfection (29m 4s)* Arsenal defence (33m 20s)* Essential Bruno (40m 47s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

FPL Pod: Keep or sell Erling Haaland?

Mar 2, 2026 51 min

Despite favourable fixtures, Erling Haaland’s absence from Man City’s squad this weekend has seen him become a popular transfer out 👋🤖👋 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss if that’s the right course to take, who to replace him with, and how to deal with the teams that blank in Gameweek 31. LISTEN * Bournemouth options (16m 31s)* Liverpool duo (23m 48s)* Haaland dilemma (30m 14s)* Holding Gabriel (43m 36s)* Differential of the Week (47m 24s)* Transfers and captains (49m 31s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

FPL Pod: Dealing with fixture swings

Feb 26, 2026 43 min

The favourable fixture runs are coming to an end for the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea, while several clubs are about to enter a nice run of fixtures themselves 📈🤑📈 With plenty of chopping and changing needed, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team guide you through the players and teams to target, as well as looking ahead to what the FA Cup results could mean for future Blanks and Doubles. LISTEN * Selling Chelsea and Arsenal (06m 00s)* Who has nice fixtures (12m 28s)* Time to go back to Thiago (18m 41s)* The impact of the FA Cup (25m 22s)* Differential of the Week (36m 05s)* Transfers and captains (40m 04s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

Off The Bench: Locking in Liverpool

Feb 24, 2026 50 min

Expectations were high for big returns this Gameweek but the results didn’t quite live up to the predictions as popular picks struggled 📉🫠📉 So FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Prasun Singhal review what went on, discuss Liverpool’s promising run of fixtures, and whether Erling Haaland is finding his form again. LISTEN 👇 * Selling Chelsea (02m 54s)* Haaland form (09m 53s)* Go on Gyokeres (18m 29s)* Liverpool picks (26m 07s)* Bournemouth potential (31m 36s)* Rogers frustration (43m 45s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Prasun on XFollow FPL Family on X

FPL Pod: Double Gameweek disappointment

Feb 19, 2026 41 min

The first Double Gameweek of the season proved an underwhelming experience for FPL managers as heavily-backed Arsenal drew both their fixtures 🙃🔴🙃 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to brighten your day as they discuss what to do with Arsenal assets, who best to invest in at Liverpool, and look ahead to future Blanks and Doubles. LISTEN * Selling Arsenal assets (06m 29s)* Holding onto Haaland (14m 46s)* Investing in Liverpool (28m 04s)* Long-term strategy (33m 04s)* Differential of the Week (35m 57s)* Transfers and captains (38m 52s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

FPL Pod: Double Gameweek 26 so far

Feb 13, 2026 45 min

The first part of Double Gameweek 26 is complete, ahead of a weekend of FA Cup action, and it was one that left managers with a few questions to answer 🤔🃏🤔 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team run through the points so far, discussing Arsenal's underwhelming returns at Brentford, who to target at Bournemouth, and the three best picks from Man City. LISTEN * Chelsea conundrum (05m 05s)* Bournemouth options (10m 16s)* Villa frustrations (22m 51s)* Must-have Semenyo (27m 37s)* Arsenal frustration (42m 11s)* Wildcard planning (43m 53s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

FPL Pod: Double Gameweek fever

Feb 9, 2026 45 min

The first Double Gameweek of the season is upon us and FPL managers are getting excited at the points on offer 🤑🤤🤑 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best players to pick, if it’s a good time to use a chip, and whether we should be investing in Cole Palmer yet. LISTEN * Backing Bruno (10m 44s)* Best Arsenal picks (13m 48s)* Waiting on Palmer (21m 32s)* Haaland returns (34m 05s)* Differential of the Week (37m 42s)* Transfers and captains (39m 59s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

FPL Pod: Double Gameweek planning

Feb 5, 2026 43 min

We have confirmation of the first Double Gameweek of the season following the EFL Cup semi-finals, so it’s time to get planning 🤤🧐🧐 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at the popular players from those sides with two games, the new arrivals in the transfer window, and how Erling Haaland is no longer a guaranteed captaincy pick. LISTEN * Double Gameweek announced (07m 08s)* Best Arsenal trio (08m 09s)* Transfer window (16m 35s)* Non-Haaland captaincy (24m 55s)* Differential of the Week (35m 40s)* Transfers and captains (38m 32s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

Off The Bench: Is Bruno Fernandes a perma-captain candidate?

Feb 3, 2026 51 min

With Man Utd’s stunning improvement under Michael Carrick, the form of Bruno Fernandes is hard to ignore, especially as captain while Erling Haaland continues to struggle in front of goal ⚽️👹⚽️ So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Lee Bonfield discuss whether the midfielder deserves the armband full-time, going with two Chelsea attackers, and how Nordi Mukiele could go down in FPL history. LISTEN 👇 * Double Chelsea (04m 07s)* Wirtz decision (10m 05s)* Selling Saka (18m 05s)* Haaland struggles (24m 37s)* Bruno perma-captain (31m 14s)* Mukiele v Lundstrum (48m 00s) 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 XFollow FPL Family on X

FPL Pod: Gameweek 24 Wildcard guide

Jan 29, 2026 42 min

It’s the hottest topic this Gameweek as FPL managers decide whether to try and capitalise on the favourable fixture changes by using their Wildcard now or save it for later 📈🃏📈 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best players to go after, how to juggle the midfield spots, as well as if we’re starting to have a problem with Erling Haaland. LISTEN * European review (04m 50s)* Chelsea investment (10m 42s)* Man Utd double (16m 26s)* Haaland dilemma (26m 30s)* Differential of the Week (39m 17s)* Transfers and captains (40m 47s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

Off The Bench: Reworking attacking options

Jan 27, 2026 48 min

FPL managers were left shocked to see popular picks like Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Hugo Ekitike on the bench in Gameweek 23, while other, less well-owned players racked up the points 😱📉😱 So FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Tom Johnson take a look at where you can freshen up your attacking options, including a Man Utd double, the return of Joao Pedro and what other forwards to consider. LISTEN 👇 * Farewell Foden (05m 39s)* Man Utd double-up (10m 01s)* Arsenal concerns (11m 02s)* Backing Joao Pedro (15m 19s)* Villa attackers (31m 40s)* Brilliant Barry (44m 38s) Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPL Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow FPL Family on XFollow Tom on X

FPL Pod: What to do with Erling Haaland?

Jan 22, 2026 41 min

After four blanks in his past five Premier League matches, Erling Haaland is starting to cause FPL managers a headache or two as they wonder what to do with the star forward 📉🤖📉 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review his recent performances, the wider problems at Man City, and look ahead to the favourable fixture changes in Gameweek 24. LISTEN * European review (04m 19s)* Haaland dilemma (06m 21s)* Chelsea consideration (22m 57s)* Investing in Man Utd (30m 00s)* Differential of the Week (35m 08s)* Transfers and captains (38m 50s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

Off The Bench: Man Utd move into focus

Jan 20, 2026 41 min

With players returning from AFCON and favourable fixtures coming up, the instant reaction to Michael Carrick’s arrival as head coach against rivals Man City has pulled Man Utd players back into consideration 🔴🧐⚫️ So FPL experts Az Phillips and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, discuss options at Old Trafford, if it’s tell to sell Saka, and who to invest in at Chelsea. LISTEN 👇 * Man Utd midfielders (02m 16s)* Chelsea commitment (08m 40s)* Wirtz problem (15m 42s)* Leeds system (19m 18s)* Saka sales (27m 54s)* DefCon returns (30m 11s) 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 Az on XFollow Oscar on X

FPL Pod: Making the most of your midfield spots

Jan 15, 2026 42 min

It’s time to consider a midfield shake-up as Cup football finishes, the transfer window gets into full swing, and players return from AFCON 🤑🔄🤤 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss Semenyo’s move to Man City, selling Bukayo Saka, and the trio offer a deep dive into Sam’s Wildcard team. LISTEN 👇 * Cup review (02m 24s)* AFCON latest (05m 50s)* Staying on Semenyo (08m 44s)* Sam’s Wildcard reveal (15m 51s)* Differential of the Week (37m 09s)* Transfers and captains (40m 29s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xpl Follow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X

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Created by: Premier League
Status: Active
Latest episode: Nov 12, 2026
Episodes: 447
Release period: Weekly
Avg. episode length: 46 min
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Language: English

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