The Official Fantasy Premier League Podcast

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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

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 X Follow FPL Family on X

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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

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 Facebook Follow FPL Family on X Follow Tom on X

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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

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 X Follow Oscar on X

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 Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X

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 assets, and there’s a surprise Chip activated by one of our pundits. LISTEN 👇 * Manager changes (05m 48s) * Thiago must have (15m 58s) * Selling Everton defence (23m 48s) * Man City conundrum (27m 07s) * Brilliant Bruno Guimaraes (34m 58s) * Wildcard team reveal (37m 15s) 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

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 Bukayo Saka sat on the bench, what to do with Hugo Ekitike after he was missing from Liverpool’s team, and if it’s time to get Ollie Watkins or Igor Thiago back in our sides. LISTEN 👇 * In-form Watkins (05m 42s) * Arsenal assets(16m 08s) * Ekitike issues (28m 00s) * Man City conundrum (36m 43s) * Differential of the Week (42m 19s) * Transfer and captains (44m 07s) Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xp Follow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X *This episode of the FPL Pod was recorded before the announcement of Ruben Amorim's departure from Man Utd.

The return of Gabriel means FPL managers are rethinking their Arsenal ownership as they try to bring in the Brazilian defender once again ❤️🇧🇷❤️ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at how to optimise your Arsenal investment, the best trio to own, and discuss what to do with Chelsea assets following Enzo Maresca’s departure. LISTEN 👇 * Chelsea changes (04m 20s) * Everton options (14m 00s) * Best Arsenal trio (20m 17s) * Cherki form (34m 37s) * Differential of the Week (38m 46s) * Transfer and captains (40m 25s) 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

For the first time this season, it’s become a bit clearer which Liverpool attackers to focus on and bring in 🔴📈🔴 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the Wirtz and Ekitike double-up, why Rice is proving crucial for Arsenal, and how it’s time to switch up your defensive options. LISTEN 👇 * Man Utd defence (08m 10s) * Rice, Rice baby (17m 18s) * Investing in Liverpool (26m 59s) * Palace sales (36m 19s) * Differential of the Week (40m 41s) * Transfer and captains (43m 03s) 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

Just as managers were getting a settled midfield line-up, Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes picked up an injury that could see him miss a lot of the festive fixtures. So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team look at his possible replacements, highlighting Morgan Rogers’ fine form, and which teams have the most favourable fixtures in the next month. LISTEN 👇 * Bye bye Bruno (05m 40s) * Mighty Morgan Rogers (09m 07s) * Looking at Liverpool (25m 30s) * Targeting festive fixtures (35m 56s) * Differential of the Week (38m 29s) * Transfer and captains (40m 46s) 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

A template midfield is forming around three premium assets, but is that about to be challenged by other picks and which other budget options can we rely on? 🧐💪🤔 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss all that, if Cole Palmer may complicate matters, and they provide a timely reminder about your remaining Chips. LISTEN 👇 * European round-up (07m 21s) * Midfield power trio (11m 25s) * Palmer possibility (16m 04s) * Other midfield options (25m 14s) * Differential of the Week (32m 42s) * Transfer and captains (34m 42s) 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

Another Gameweek, another decent return from the growing group of midfielders who are hitting form all at the same time 🤤⚽️🤑 Cole Palmer reminded managers of his ability, while Harry Wilson and Bruno Fernandes continued their remarkable run. So FPL experts Az Philips and Lee Bonfield go through the best options and the emergence of other forward picks to consider. LISTEN 👇 * Exciting Ekitike (05m 58s) * Harry Wilson heroics (16m 42s) * Cole Palmer returns (22m 09s) * DCL impresses (30m 15s) * Man City options (33m 43s) * Bargain differential buy (41m 38s) 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

FPL managers now have five Free Transfers to help them react to any of their players departing for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), but what’s the best way to use this early Christmas gift? 🔄🌍🔄 Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their plans, who to target, and how to overcome injuries to some of the most popular picks in the game. LISTEN 👇 * Five Free Transfers (06m 26s) * Arsenal assets (12m 42s) * Munoz injury (20m 22s) * Brilliant Bruno (33m 47s) * Differential of the Week (39m 17s) * Transfer and captains (41m 16s) 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

Bruno Fernandes topped the Gameweek 15 points and is returning to form ahead of an appetising set of Man Utd fixtures 🔴🤤🔴 So FPL experts Giani Buttice and Sam Bonfield discuss his improvements, how Foden is hot property, and why it might be worth getting another Crystal Palace defender. LISTEN 👇 * Brilliant Bruno (03m 25s) * Foden fortunes (08m 06s) * Aston Villa options (18m 30s) * Palace defenders (28m 32s) * Bournemouth issues (38m 21s) * Bargain buys (43m 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 Gianni on X Follow FPL Family on X

Phil Foden is proving a popular purchase for FPL managers after his consecutive double-digit returns 🔵🤑🔵 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the Man City midfielder's recent rise in form, how Aston Villa are also enjoying a golden patch, and provide an important reminder to use all of your transfers this Gameweek. LISTEN 👇 * Fantastic Foden (06m 08s) * Semenyo sale (16m 03s) * Villa on the up (26m 18s) * AFCON transfers (37m 33s) * Differential of the Week (39m 24s) * Transfer and captains (40m 53s) 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

It’s the start of December, which means only one thing: festive fixtures. And lots of them ⚽️🎁🎄⚽️ So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team dissect what happened at the weekend and look ahead to the midweek matches, including whether Isak is going to become the main man at Liverpool. LISTEN 👇 * Chip fail (00m 30s) * Selling Bournemouth assets? (13m 22s) * Palace problems (24m 29s) * Isak over Salah (32m 33s) * Differential of the Week (40m 52s) * Transfer and captains (43m 18s) 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

Tasty returns are potentially on the menu for FPL managers in Gameweek 13, with many activating a chip to try and gain those extra points 🍟🤑🍟 So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through each Chip, which ones are proving popular, and how to make the most of them this weekend. LISTEN 👇 * European round-up (07m 10s) * What to do with Chips (9m 25s) * Triple Captain picks (19m 36s) * Sam Free Hit team (25m 35s) * Differential of the Week (35m 16s) * Transfer and captains (38m 54s) 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