FPL Pod
by Premier League
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
Episodes
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S9 Ep14: FPL Pod: Sell or hold João Pedro?
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...
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S9 Ep13: FPL Pod: Are Premiums Worth It?
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,...
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S9 Ep12: FPL Pod: Should you sell Bruno for Saka?
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...
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S9 Ep11: FPL Pod: Is Saka Essential? Arsenal Defence Decisions & Do We Need Gross?
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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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)…
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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…
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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 *...
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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…
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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) *...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.…
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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 *...
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S4 Ep22: Off The Bench: Double Gameweek 33 fallout
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...
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S8 Ep44: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek fun begins
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...
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S4 Ep21: Off The Bench: final chance to impress before Double Gameweek
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...
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S8 Ep43: FPL Pod: FPL returns to Double Gameweek prep
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...
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S8 Ep42: FPL Pod: Preparing for the Run In
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 *...
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S8 Ep41: FPL Pod: How the season is shaping up
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...
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S4 Ep20: Off The Bench: Bruno delights in Blank Gameweek
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...
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S8 Ep40: FPL Pod: Coping with Blank Gameweek 31
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…
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S4 Ep19: Off The Bench: Bruno does it again
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…
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S8 Ep39: FPL Pod: Blank Gameweek 31 nears closer
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...
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S8 Ep38: FPL Pod: Fixture proof players
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...
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S8 Ep37: FPL Pod: Keep or sell Erling Haaland?
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…
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S8 Ep36: FPL Pod: Dealing with fixture swings
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…
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S4 Ep18: Off The Bench: Locking in Liverpool
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…
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S8 Ep35: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek disappointment
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...
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S8 Ep34: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek 26 so far
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...
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S8 Ep33: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek fever
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...
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S8 Ep32: FPL Pod: Double Gameweek planning
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…
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S4 Ep17: Off The Bench: Is Bruno Fernandes a perma-captain candidate?
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...
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S8 Ep31: FPL Pod: Gameweek 24 Wildcard guide
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…
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S4 Ep16: Off The Bench: Reworking attacking options
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...
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S8 Ep30: FPL Pod: What to do with Erling Haaland?
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…
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S4 Ep15: Off The Bench: Man Utd move into focus
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...
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S8 Ep29: FPL Pod: Making the most of your midfield spots
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....
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S8 Ep28: FPL Pod: New year, new team
The final Gameweek of a busy set of festive fixtures is almost complete, ahead of an FA Cup weekend, but it’s been a huge few days as drastic changes are made 😮🚨😮 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at the managerial moves at Chelsea and Man Utd, why it could be time to mix up your Man City...
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S8 Ep27: FPL Pod: Managers face selection headaches
More midweek matches are upon us as we near the end of the festive fixtures, but rotation and the absence of some popular players has got FPL managers looking to change up their squads 🤷♀️🤔🤷 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team debate Declan Rice’s importance after his incredible haul while...
About this 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.
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