Salah OR Haaland? You Can’t Skip Both! FPL Gameweek 1 Tips, Wildcard Picks & Premier League 2025/26 Predictions

The Premier League is back - and so is the chaos in our Fantasy Premier League group chat. Former England internationals Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant kick off the very first episode of Wildcards by tearing into Gameweek 1 team selections, calling out lies about leaving Mo Salah or Erling Haaland out, and revealing their must-have FPL picks. From inside knowledge on new FPL rule changes (DEFCON points, anyone?) to behind-the-scenes dressing room stories, this episode blends fantasy football tips with real Premier League insight you won’t get on TV. Expect strong opinions, elite-level banter, and some outrageous season predictions – including top five finishes, relegation picks, and Golden Boot winners. We’re also talking Spurs vs PSG, Liverpool’s title chances, transfer sagas (Isak to Liverpool?), Everton’s surprise signings, and the Premier League’s worst-ever kits. Plus – find out why Jermaine Pennant once had to go on a “date” with Martha from Baby Reindeer as a fantasy football forfeit. In this episode: Gameweek 1 FPL picks & captains Why Haaland and Salah might be non-negotiables Secret FPL chip strategies for the 2024/25 season New DEFCON points rule explained (and who benefits most) Top 5 Premier League predictions – and who’s going down Golden Boot & breakout star predictions Spurs’ Champions League hopes & Liverpool’s title push Behind-the-scenes Premier League dressing room banter The kit design disaster that has everyone talking If you’re deep into FPL tips, fantasy football strategy, and Premier League predictions, this is your new weekly fix. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a gameweek – or a forfeit. Follow @wildcardspod on Instagram and you can even join our official Wildcards Pod FPL league to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant Wildcards is a Pivot Productions Group podcast.  Key Moments:  0:00 Intro & FPL Gameweek 1 hype 2:17 Haaland, Salah & captain pick mind games 4:40 The “Voldemort” FPL chip 7:24 New DEFCON bonus points rule explained 10:11 Must-have FPL players for GW1 13:58 Underrated defenders & midfield bargains 17:32 Spurs vs PSG analysis 24:21 Liverpool’s title push & transfer talk 27:59 Isak to Liverpool? Transfer saga chat 33:28 Relegation predictions 42:00 Golden Boot & breakout star picks 45:25 FPL tweaks before deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices