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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.

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S9 · E10
Thursday · 41 min
S9 Ep10: FPL Pod: Premiums, Punts & the Back Four Debate
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 Twitter Follow Julien on Twitter Follow FPL Family on Twitter
S9 · E9
September 24 · 51 min
S9 Ep9: FPL Pod: Wildcard time?
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 Twitter Follow Julien on Twitter Follow FPL Family on Twitter
S9 · E8
September 17 · 45 min
S9 Ep8: FPL Pod: Is It Time to Load Up on Defenders?
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 Twitter Follow Julien on Twitter Follow FPL Family on Twitter
S9 · E7
September 10 · 47 min
S9 Ep7: FPL Pod: Is It Time to Drop Your Premiums?
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 Twitter Follow Julien on Twitter Follow FPL Family on Twitter
S9 · E6
September 3 · 46 min
S9 Ep6: FPL Pod: Time to Triple Captain Haaland?
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 Twitter Follow Julien on Twitter Follow FPL Family on Twitter (edited)
S9 · E5
August 27 · 42 min
S9 Ep5: FPL Pod: Chelsea triple-up and updated squad drafts!
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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
S9 · E4
August 20 · 42 min
S9 Ep4: FPL Pod: How to be Gameweek 1 ready
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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
S9 · E3
August 13 · 47 min
S9 Ep3: FPL Pod: Can you go without Erling Haaland?
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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Ian on X
S9 · E2
August 6 · 43 min
S9 Ep2: FPL Pod: Pre-season shakes up the draft
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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
S9 · E1
July 23 · 44 min
S9 Ep1: FPL Pod: Welcome back FPL 2026/27
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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
S8 · E50
May 25 · 50 min
S8 Ep50: FPL Pod: 2025/26 season recap
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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
S8 · E49
May 21 · 41 min
S8 Ep49: FPL Pod: Finishing the season on a high
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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
S4 · E26
May 19 · 46 min
S4 Ep26: Off The Bench: The Gunners smell glory
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
S8 · E48
May 14 · 43 min
S8 Ep48: FPL Pod: Arsenal attack or defence?
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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
S4 · E25
May 12 · 45 min
S4 Ep25: Off The Bench: Double Gameweek fallout
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 Facebook Follow Prasun on X Follow FPL Family on X
S8 · E47
May 7 · 42 min
S8 Ep47: FPL Pod: All in on the last Double Gameweek
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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
S4 · E24
May 5 · 50 min
S4 Ep24: Off The Bench: Saka shines on return
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 Facebook Follow Az on X Follow FPL Family on X
S8 · E46
April 30 · 40 min
S8 Ep46: FPL Pod: The final Double Gameweek confirmed
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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
S4 · E23
April 28 · 49 min
S4 Ep23: Off The Bench: Coping with the Blank Gameweek
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 Facebook Follow Harry on X Follow FPL Family on X
S8 · E45
April 23 · 42 min
S8 Ep45: FPL Pod: Joining the 100-point club before the Blank
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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

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