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
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 City options (13m 48s)* Chelsea picks (21m 59s)* Super Alex Scott (31m 12s)* Differential of the Week (37m 58s)* Transfers and Captains (39m 33s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
16/04/2026 • 43:19
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 worth keeping.LISTEN 👇* Avoiding Arsenal (07m 02s)* Waiting on Nico (16m 29s)* Brighton options (20m 11s)* Brilliant Bruno (25m 43s)* Thiago(28m 22s)* Tempting Palace (40m 46s)Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPLFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Tom on XFollow FPL Family on X
14/04/2026 • 47:43
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 07s)* Teams to target (22m 49s)* Gameweek 32 (34m 27s)* Differential of the Week (39m 24s)* Transfers and Captains (41m 41s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
09/04/2026 • 44:34
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 * International round-up (01m 36s)* Spurs changes (04m 47s)* What’s left to fight for (17m 19s)* Wildcard options (21m 17s)* Man City consideration (26m 03s)* When Doubles are decided (38m 10s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
02/04/2026 • 40:07
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 praise Mo Salah after his midweek announcement.LISTEN * Wildcard when? (06m 46s)* Premium picks (20m 13s)* Defensive picks (24m 48s)* Midfield magic (32m 20s)* Thank you Salah (37m 04s)* Forward thinking (39m 00s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
26/03/2026 • 43:34
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 of Anthony Gordon, Harry Wilson and of course Bruno Fernandes delivered.LISTEN 🎧* Another Fernandes haul (02m 38s)* Toffees beat Blues (06m 07s)* Ekitike's brief appearance (09m 43s)* The Tyne-Wear derby (16m 59s)* Thiago troubles (23m 48s)* Wonderful Wilson (32m 41s)Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPLFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Harry on XFollow Prasun on X
23/03/2026 • 36:43
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 sell. They also look at the best forward options to consider.LISTEN * Double expectations (01m 19s)* Selling Arsenal (08m 53s)* Letting Haaland go (17m 34s)* Forward thinking (29m 58s)* Differential of the week (38m 30s)* Transfers and captains (41m 57s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
19/03/2026 • 48:01
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 Arsenal's Blank Gameweek 31.LISTEN 🎧* Shock Ekitike benching (04m 31s)* Brilliant Bruno (11m 30s)* Another Rogers blank (17m 15s)* Going with Gordon (24m 10s)* Just bench Gabriel (28m 58s)* Haaland frustrations continue (34m 26s)Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPLFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow FPL Family on X
17/03/2026 • 45:40
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 strategies following the FA Cup giving us a clearer picture of future blanks.LISTEN 🎧* Midweek round-up (01m 26s)* FA Cup impact (04m 06s)* Chip strategy (10m 35s)* Eyes on the Blank (17m 28s)* Gameweek 30 targets (21m 02s)* Differentials, captains and transfers (32m 20s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and Facebook Follow Kelly on X Follow FPL Family on X Follow Julien on X
12/03/2026 • 40:51
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 happened in Gameweek 29 so far.LISTEN * Thiago frustrations (09m 42s)* Goalkeeper swaps (13m 50s)* Backing Virgil (22m 33s)* Pedro perfection (29m 4s)* Arsenal defence (33m 20s)* Essential Bruno (40m 47s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
05/03/2026 • 43:49
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 Gameweek 31.LISTEN * Bournemouth options (16m 31s)* Liverpool duo (23m 48s)* Haaland dilemma (30m 14s)* Holding Gabriel (43m 36s)* Differential of the Week (47m 24s)* Transfers and captains (49m 31s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
02/03/2026 • 51:01
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, as well as looking ahead to what the FA Cup results could mean for future Blanks and Doubles.LISTEN * Selling Chelsea and Arsenal (06m 00s)* Who has nice fixtures (12m 28s)* Time to go back to Thiago (18m 41s)* The impact of the FA Cup (25m 22s)* Differential of the Week (36m 05s)* Transfers and captains (40m 04s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
26/02/2026 • 43:28
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 his form again.LISTEN 👇* Selling Chelsea (02m 54s)* Haaland form (09m 53s)* Go on Gyokeres (18m 29s)* Liverpool picks (26m 07s)* Bournemouth potential (31m 36s)* Rogers frustration (43m 45s)Win an FPL bundle by topping the FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season: XY6XPLFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Prasun on XFollow FPL Family on X
24/02/2026 • 50:59
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 Liverpool, and look ahead to future Blanks and Doubles.LISTEN * Selling Arsenal assets (06m 29s)* Holding onto Haaland (14m 46s)* Investing in Liverpool (28m 04s)* Long-term strategy (33m 04s)* Differential of the Week (35m 57s)* Transfers and captains (38m 52s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
19/02/2026 • 41:39
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 at Bournemouth, and the three best picks from Man City.LISTEN * Chelsea conundrum (05m 05s)* Bournemouth options (10m 16s)* Villa frustrations (22m 51s)* Must-have Semenyo (27m 37s)* Arsenal frustration (42m 11s)* Wildcard planning (43m 53s)Win our FPL Pod mini-league at the end of the season and get an FPL bundle: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
13/02/2026 • 45:24
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: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
09/02/2026 • 45:48
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: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
05/02/2026 • 43:59
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: XY6XPLFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Harry on XFollow FPL Family on X
03/02/2026 • 51:17
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: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
29/01/2026 • 42:35
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: XY6XPLFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow FPL Family on XFollow Tom on X
27/01/2026 • 48:27
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: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
22/01/2026 • 41:13
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: XY6XPLFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Az on XFollow Oscar on X
20/01/2026 • 41:49
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: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
15/01/2026 • 42:04
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: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
08/01/2026 • 45:32
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.
05/01/2026 • 46:38
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: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
02/01/2026 • 42:56
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: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
29/12/2025 • 46:24
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: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
23/12/2025 • 43:03
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: xy6xplFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Kelly on XFollow FPL Family on XFollow Julien on X
18/12/2025 • 38:21
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: XY6XPLFollow @OfficialFPL on X and FacebookFollow Az on XFollow FPL Family on X
16/12/2025 • 47:06
