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The Athletic FPL Podcast
by The Athletic
The Athletic's Fantasy Premier League expert Mark McGettigan - aka FPL General - gets straight to the point and tells you what you need to know if you want to be a successful FPL manager.Transfer advice, captaincy picks, a regularly updated watchlist, this is the pod for you if you want to rise to the top of your mini league and stay there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Temporary Haaland Replacement? Blank Gameweek 28
The General gives his thoughts on the upcoming blank and double gameweeks. With only one fixture in the next two gameweeks, could this be the week to transfer out Erling Haaland? The General gives his recommendations on potential temporary replacements and answers your twitter questions. Hosted…
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Time to activate the Wildcard?
With several double and blank gameweeks to prepare for, is now the time to activate the wildcard? The General answers your twitter question and also reveals his potential current wildcard draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Future Chip Strategy and Blank/Double Gameweek Preparations
With a number of double gameweeks on the horizon, The General gives you an outline on potential chip strategy and when to think about playing the wildcard. He also answers your questions on which double game weeks assets should make your team this week. *** • Get a FREE 1-year supply of...
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Rolling transfers and Haaland rotation concerns?
The General rounds up the Friday press conferences and answers your twitter questions on the prospects of Haaland being rotated and what preparations to make for the upcoming blank gameweek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Time up for De Bruyne? Are Man City assets worth the risk?
The Pep Roulette wheel seems to be spinning faster than ever this season and The General gives his thoughts on what to do with your current and future Manchester City assets. The General also updates his watchlist and answers your twitter questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Martinelli to Odegaard and Future Chip Strategy
The General gives his thoughts on the best Arsenal assets for their upcoming double gameweek. Plus with double gameweeks approaching thick and fast, The General gives his thoughts on the best way to utilise your remaining chips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Long Term Planning For Blank Gameweeks
With blank gameweeks on the horizon for big FPL assets, the General give his advice on how to plan long term to be in a good position for BGW25. The General also updates his watchlist, answers your twitter questions and also gives an update on his own transfer plans. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Preparing for Double GameWeek 22
The General gives his advice on which Manchester United assets to stock up on for DGW 22 while also offering strategy ahead of Blank Gameweek 25. He also answers your twitter questions and gives his transfer suggestions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Press Conference Round Up and Twitter Questions
The General previews GW21 by rounding up the Friday afternoon press conferences and answering your twitter questions ahead of Saturday's 11am deadline. The General also shares his transfer plans and reveals his current starting eleven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stick or twist on Almiron? Is Ødegaard now a must have?
After three blanks is it time to give up on Almiron? The General outlines some great value mid-priced alternatives and answers your twitter questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Triple Captain Chip Activated?
A huge Double Gameweek appraoches FPL managers, with double fixtures awaiting some of the game's most exciting assets. The General advises on who you should be bringing into the team and whether it's time to activate the Triple Captain Chip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Replacements for Reece James?
The General reviews the boxing day fixtures and gives his advice on dealing with Reece James' recent injury setback. He answers your twitter questions and shares his updated watchlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FPL is back! Finalising our teams after the World Cup break
With Unlimited Transfers at your disposal, The General is here to advise you on who should be featuring in your FPL teams ahead of the boxing day fixtures. He gives you his latest watchlist, team draft and also answers your twitter questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Strategy before the World Cup Break
It's the final Gameweek before the World Cup break and The General gives you his top tips for finishing on a green arrow. The General also answers your questions on transferring De Bruyne to Salah, one week goalkeeper punts and how to use your remaining transfers. Hosted on Acast. See...
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The Best One Week Punts
The General gives his thoughts on the best one week punts ahead of the final gameweek before the World Cup Break. The General also reviews the past gameweek and answers your twitter questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where to find Team News? Press Conference Round Up
The General reviews the latest Premier League Press Conferences, with updates on Haaland, Wilson and Salah. He also answers your twitter questions on GW15 transfer strategy and sources for early team news leaks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Best Toney Replacements and The Ideal Newcastle triple up.
With Ivan Toney suspended and Newcastle firing on all cylinders, The General answers your twitter questions ahead of gameweek 15 including the best Ivan Toney replacements and the ideal Newcastle triple up. Produced by Sean Thorne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Haaland's fitness and the best Pre-World Cup differentials
The General updates you on all of the Friday afternoon press conferences and answers your twitter questions ahead of gameweek 14. There is also an update on Erling Haaland's fitness and also which players could make for decent punts before the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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Sell Salah and spread the cash? Time for Almirón?
Gameweek 13 saw another frustrating Liverpool performance, and Miguel Almiron leapfrog Mohammad Salah's points total. With 6 goals this season is the man from Paraguay a must have? General also answers your twitter questions and advises on which Arsenal assets to stock up on before their fixture...
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Return of Man City and Arsenal Assets - Foden or Saka?
The General gives us his thoughts on which Arsenal and Man City assets need to return to teams after the blank gameweek. He also answers your twitter questions on keeping the faith with Salah, and what to do with Zaha and Trossard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Planning for Blank Gameweek 12
Arsenal and Manchester City's blank gameweek, James Maddison's suspension and Mohamed Salah's return to form are providing a number of headaches for FPL managers heading in to Gameweek 12. The General answers your questions and gives his advice on how to tackle the tricky upcoming gameweek....
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Time up on Salah and Preparing for Gameweek 12
The General reviews Gameweek 10 and gives his advice ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal's blank in Gameweek 12. He also answers your twitter questions on Salah and whether it's worth keeping the faith in Mitrović. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mitrovic strategy and is Salah now an 'expensive luxury'?
The General reviews the afternoon's press conferences ahead of the Gameweek 10 deadline with an update on Mitrović's injury. The General also answers 10 of your quickfire questions, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FPL Captaincy is dead
As Erling Haaland makes FPL Captaincy all but redundant, The General discusses preparations for GW12 and what to do with Aleksandar Mitrović and Ivan Toney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kevin De Bruyne to Salah? Press Conference update
The General reviews the afternoon's press conferences ahead of the Gameweek 9 deadline. He also answers your questions surrounding Isak's injury and whether captaining Salah is worth the risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gameweek 9 transfers and captaincy strategy
The FPL General is back with the Premier League finally at full capacity again this weekend. He takes a look at Gameweek 9 transfers and captaincy, including why his latest draft is likely to feature no Liverpool players. He also picks a wildcard squad with a lot of FPL players looking to…
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Planning our way through the postponements - GW 8 preview
FPL General guides us through the changing landscape of gameweek 8 with three games being postponed - is now the right time to wildcard or should we hold our nerve? He's also got an updated watchlist, plus transfer & captaincy advice, and as always answers ten of the best twitter questions Hosted...
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Do we keep the faith in Salah or sell and spread the cash?
The FPL General looks ahead to gameweek 7 and tackles the big issue of what to do about the stuttering form of the usually indispensable Mo Salah. There's also plenty of advice on transfers, captaincy picks, and the General's latest watchlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Do we need to get Haaland at all costs? Gameweek 6 preview
The FPL General previews gameweek six, gives you transfer advice, best captaincy picks, an updated watchlist, and answers your questions including the burning issue of whether managers who don't yet have Erling Haaland need to do so at all costs immediately. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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Midweek FPL fixtures preview (Don't mention Mo Salah!)
The FPL General attempts to put the madness of Mo Salah's blank in Liverpool's 9-0 win behind him and get ready for gameweek 5 which consists of games being played in the Premier League this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - don't miss that deadline! There's an updated watchlist, transfer...
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Gameweek 4 injury news and 10 quick-fire questions
Join the FPL General as he provides all the last minute injury updates from key Premier League players this weekend, including James Maddison and Anthony Martial. Then there's advice on captaincy and 10 quick-fire questions answered from listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Reasons to play your wildcard early...
The FPL General surveys the scene after gameweek 3, with a lot of people waiting anxiously to see what Liverpool can do at Old Trafford on Monday night. He's got an updated watchlist, transfer and captaincy advice for gameweek 4, and he tackles the pressing issue of whether or not it's too early…
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Should we sell Robertson for Reece James? + team news update
The FPL General is here with some last-minute advice for you before Saturday's gameweek 3 deadline. He's taken in all the managers press conference, is across the latest team news and has tips on transfers, captaincy and selection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Banishing Bailey and previewing Gameweek 3 transfers and captaincy
Join the FPL General as he assesses Gameweek 2 and updates his watchlist ahead of Gameweek 3. Is it time to move on from Leon Bailey? Who is the best midfielder under £8m? Is it time to sell Mason Mount? He also welcomes two new members to the dreaded 59th Minute Club. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Should Kane owners move to Haaland now?
The FPL General is here to assess gameweek 1, with all eyes on Erling Haaland after his impressive debut. Should Kane owners bite the bullet and make the transfer to Haaland? There's an answer to this plus nine other burning questions from our listeners. There's also a comprehensive review of…
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The big FPL gameweek 1 preview
The FPL General is here with a big preview of gameweek 1 of the 2022/23 Fantasy Premier League season. He'll be answering ten crucial squad related questions from listeners, giving you his updated watchlist, and that all important advice on captaincy. If you're looking at your team and feel...
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Top ten tips for Fantasy Premier League success
Whether you're a complete Fantasy Premier League newbie or veteran campaigner if you listen to this podcast you will become a better FPL manager, as the FPL General draws upon decades of experience to give you his top ten tips for success ahead of the new season. Hosted on Acast. See...
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FPL is back - player price reaction & 50-man watchlist
FPL is live for the 2022/23 season, and that means the FPL General is here with a look at all the player price reveals and some of the early fixtures, to help you start building your squad ahead of the big kick-off in a month's time. We take you through each team, looking at all the eye catching...
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Son, KdB, Diaz & The Final Gameweek
The General looks ahead to the final Gameweek of the season, as he tries to push into the overall top 10k, and details various strategies to help you triumph in your mini-leagues... Plus answers to the following: Are hits in the final Gameweek worth it? Would you swap out Salah for Son or Mane as…
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Stick or twist with Salah?
The FPL General previews the penultimate gameweek of the season and comes armed with plenty of advice for those of you who are still in with a chance of moving up your mini-leagues... Stick or twist with Salah? I'm chasing down a 40-point deficit in my mini-league. We both have Salah. Should I…
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Deciding which teams to big on for double gameweek 36
FPL General is here to look ahead to double gameweek 36 as we approach the business end of the FPL season. He's got an update on his watchlist, transfer advice and captaincy picks, plus these questions answered: With the rotation risk ahead of the cup final, should we transfer out our Chelsea...
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FPL Friday - time to replace Reece James?
FPL General is here ahead of Saturday's gameweek 35 deadline with some last minute advice to help you push on record a strong end to the FPL season as we enter the closings stages. Do I sell James for Cancelo? Replace Reece James with Laporte or Alonso and is Matty Cash a good buy for upcoming...
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Should we hold misfiring Son/Kane or move to KDB?
With just five gameweeks left until the end of the season the FPL General is here to help you try and eek out that last bit of improvement that could see you rise up the mini-leagues. He's got a review of gw34, a watchlist update, captaincy advice and answers to these questions: What should we do...
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Chelsea players for double gameweek 34 - gamble with Werner or play safe with Mount?
FPL General looks ahead to gameweek 34, reflects on a mixed bag for many managers in gw33, and answers these questions: Is it safe to transfer out Saka for a Chelsea midfielder? Should we chase the next possible haul by getting Werner or go safe with Havertz and Mount? Would Reece James playing…
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FPL Friday - Time to swap Salah for Bruno?
FPL General is on hand with some last minute help ahead of Saturday's gameweek 33 deadline. He's got up-to-date team news, captaincy picks, transfer advice, plus answers to these questions: Is Cornet, who is guaranteed a start, a better midfield option than the Leicester players, Maddison…
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Double gameweek 33 preview - finding the best replacements for Matt Doherty
FPL General looks ahead to gameweek 33 and it's another big one with plenty of teams playing twice, and a few not playing at all. There's also a quick review of gw32, a watchlist update, plus these questions answered: Best Doherty replacements? With Doherty out for the season, is it worthwhile…
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Team news and transfer advice
FPL General is here with a last-minute preview of gameweek 31 including some up-to-date team news and plenty of transfer advice via answers to these questions: If we get the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold is not going to play against Watford, is it worth it to transfer him out? Then for who?...
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Picking the best Man City & Chelsea assets for the run-in
FPL General is here to get you back focused on your FPL team as we approach the end of the international break. He looks ahead to double gameweek 31 with his usual variety of advice on captaincy, transfers, players to add to the watchlist, plus answers for these questions: Which Burnley assets…
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Navigating blank gameweek 30 - to free hit or not to free hit
FPL General is here to help you navigate the choppy waters of gameweek 30 which sees only eight Premier League teams in action, plus there's an update on his watchlist, his captaincy picks and these questions answered: If I have 9 BGW30 players, am I better to bank a transfer this week to have…
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Planning for Double Gameweek 29 and Blank Gameweek 30
The FPL General picks up the pieces after a big double gameweek and looks ahead to another double in GW29 while also keeping an eye on the upcoming GW30 where a number of teams do not play. We've also got a watchlist update, captaincy advice, plus answers for these questions: Who are the best...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Athletic's Fantasy Premier League expert Mark McGettigan - aka FPL General - gets straight to the point and tells you what you need to know if you want to be a successful FPL manager.Transfer advice, captaincy picks, a regularly updated watchlist, this is the pod for you if you want to rise to the top of your mini league and stay there.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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