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While more funds are being piled into the defence as we go big at the back, it means cheaper forward options are required, and the most popular purchase is Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta 🦅🔴🔵

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether you should invest in the Frenchman, why four in defence is so important, and if it’s time to start looking at Man Utd assets.

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* Four at the back (09m 19s)
* Pedro problems (15m 57s)
* Must-have Mateta? (18m 38s)
* Man Utd potential (30m 26s)
* Differential of the Week (36m...

With many FPL managers having invested heavily in their front line, now might be the time to release funds by swapping to a cheap third forward and utilising that money elsewhere 🤑📈🤑

So FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Prasun Singhal look at the bargain options up top and where those new found funds could then be used to give your team a boost.

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* Liverpool dilemma (02m 40s)
* Magical Mateta (13m 58s)
* Selling Gyokeres for Arsenal defence (18m 14s)
* Man Utd options (24m 16s)
* Cooling on Man City (31m 54s)
* Keen on Krou...

There’s been a tactical shift in the game as the top FPL managers play more defensive assets and use formations with at least four at the back 💪👟💪

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team do a deep dive on the defence, discuss the best Arsenal triple-up, and who drops to your bench.

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* Formation change (10m 27s)
* DEFCON importance (15m 28s)
* Arsenal triple-up (18m 20s)
* Sunderland bargains (24m 42s)
* Differential of the Week (41m 15s)
* Transfers and captains (43m 33s)

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There are lots of Arsenal assets to pick from but the defensive double-up appears to be the most rewarding following their latest away win 🔴💪🔴

So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, debate where to invest in the Gunners, other defensive options, and if a new role for Joao Pedro could improve his points.

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* Joao Pedro dilemma (03m 42s)
* Arsenal defensive double-up (12m 12s)
* Crystal Palace points(18m 50s)
* Everton defence (29m 42s)
* Man Utd consideration (34m 17s)
* Thiago turning heads (36m 54s)

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It’s been another long wait with the international break but Gameweek 8 is on the horizon, and despite being out of form Liverpool are a hot topic of discussion with some kind fixtures coming up. 🔴👀

Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are on hand to get you set for the weekend, Julien Laurens provides another excellent international round-up as Liverpool and Arsenal players are put under the microscope. 

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* International round up (01m 18s)
* Making sideways moves (05m 05s)
* Saka or Gyokeres? (07m 22s)
* Who to target at Liverpool? (14m 13s)
* T...

After a bumper Gameweek 7, the international break gives us time to reflect on how the season has gone and prepare for what’s ahead 💯🙇🧐

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team talk chip strategy, defensive contributions, and discuss the best players from each position.

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* Chip strategy (06m 19s)
* Fixture swing (14m 52s)
* Goalkeeper options (17m 29s)
* Defensive selections(20m 10s)
* Midfield picks (30m 15s)
* Forward thinking (35m 41s)

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Antoine Semenyo is having a season to remember and quickly becoming an FPL favourite ❤️⚽️🖤

So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss his latest performance and growing importance, why it might be best to go after Chelsea players instead of Liverpool, and provide a word of warning about Spurs assets.

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* Chelsea over Liverpool (08m 15s)
* Sensational Semenyo (12m 08s)
* Avoiding Raya (23m 27s)
* Spurs caution (32m 10s)
* Mateta frustration (38m 26s)
* Newcastle fixture turn (43m 24s)

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With the fixtures turning in Arsenal’s favour, now’s the time to consider a triple-up. But who to get? 🔴⚽️🔴

Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through all the options, whether it’s worth just having two Arsenal assets, and what to do with your front line.

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* Arsenal defence (09m 09s)
* Must-have Saka(15m 13s)
* Forward thinking (21m 36s)
* Isak issues (31m 05s)
* Differential of the Week (32m 29s)
* Transfers and captains (35m 35s)

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Despite being the most popular player in FPL, Joao Pedro is being transferred out by a lot managers as his struggles in front of goal continue 🔵📉🔵

So FPL experts Gianni Buttice and Oscar, aka FPL Focal, debate what to do with the Chelsea forward, how well the Haaland Triple Captain went, and where best to invest in Arsenal.

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* Heroic Haaland (03m 24s)
* Arsenal triple-up (08m 10s)
* Bye bye Pedro (15m 55s)
* Backing Bruno? (27m 53s)
* Selling Forest (36m 17s)
* DEFCON influence (43m 50s)

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Plenty of Wildcards are being activated and almost all are doing so to bring in Man City forward Erling Haaland 🇳🇴💪🇳🇴

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss the best options for those playing the Chip, when else to Wildcard, and if it’s worth deploying the Triple Captain this Gameweek if you're not Wildcarding.

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* Wildcards are active (07m 04s)
* No-go Mo Salah (17m 22s)
* Must-have Haaland  (24m 03s)
* Triple Captain chat (32m 03s)
* Differential of the Week (36m 01s)
* Transfers and captains (39m 37s)

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Some premium players aren’t delivering as they have done previously which is causing headaches for FPL managers as they try to predict where points will come from 📈🤕📈

So FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Harry Daniels discuss the current heavy-hitters, transfer plans for big name players, and look at Wildcard ideas.

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* Cole Palmer problems (06m 58s)
* Backing Bruno (08m 45s)
* Assessing Arsenal assets (15m 57s)
* Salah conundrum (23m 01s)
* What to do with Watkins? (30m 26s)
* Buying Bournemouth (38m 28s)

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After playing an hour for Liverpool midweek, FPL managers are already starting to bring Alexander Isak into their teams. But have they gone too soon? 🔴🤔🔴

Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team have their say on the Liverpool forward, how he will effect the whole side, and what to do with some of your other pricey picks.

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* Getting Isak in (08m 40s)
* What to do with Wirtz (13m 33s)
* Watkins' last chance (17m 13s)
* Grealish hold off (21m 32s)
* Differential of the Week (33m 37s)
* Transfers and captains (38m 11s)
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Erling Haaland is becoming a must-have this season following his match-winning display in the Manchester derby, which saw him climb to the top of the FPL points standing 📈💪©

So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield assess when to get him into your team and whether it’s time to sell Mo Salah to help fund the move.

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* Arsenal assets (03m 43s)
* Keeping Pedro (15m 28s)
* Superb Semenyo (27m 01s)
* Selling Salah (34m 44s)
* Superhuman Haaland (37m 54s)
* Watkins' last chance (42m 57s)

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As the international break draws to a close, FPL nears its return for Gameweek 4 with the FPL Pod team taking a close look at the sides you can target to fly up the ranks. 📈

We’ve got an international round-up, reaction to Ange Postecoglou taking over Nottingham Forest plus a look at the Fixture Difficult Ratings to help you make your moves.

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* International break wrap(1m 53s)
* Ange’s appointment (6m 05s)
* Who has nice fixtures? (13m 12s)
* The Watkins question (14m 42s)
* Teams with tough tuns (25m 51s)
* Differenti...

Now that the transfer window has closed and the international break is upon us, FPL managers are using the opportunity to review how their players have been performing with some turning to their Wildcards 📈🃏📈

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to run through the best selections if you're using the chip, as well as assessing all the major deadline day moves.

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* Bringing in Isak? (11m 44s)
* Standout transfers (18m 21s)
* Wildcard considerations (27m 24s)
* Defensive considerations (30m 35s)
* Cheaper midfielder options (34m 15s)
* All-firing front three...

Following a fruitful pre-season, lots of FPL managers expected big returns from Ollie Watkins who had favourable fixtures to start the season. But three blanks in a row has left many considering his place in their team 🤔🚪🤔

FPL experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice discuss what they’ll do with the Aston Villa forward, premium player struggles, and whether Jack Grealish is back to his best.

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* Promising Pedro (02m 40s)
* Bournemouth options (13m 13s)
* Backing Haaland? (25m 05s)
* Salah reconsider (34m 43s)
* Selling Watkins (37m 02s)
* Going for Grealish (47m...

With the international break on the horizon and some underwhelming form, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team debate whether we should be removing Cole Palmer from our teams 🔵🤔🔵

They chat through alternative options for the Chelsea midfielder, the injury impact on Saka, and focus on the extra points earned through defensive contributions.

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* Defensive contribution influence (06m 34s)
* Wildcard consideration (17m 28s)
* Selling Cole Palmer (21m 42s)
* Sticking with Saka (26m 12s)
* Differential of the Week (36m 18s)
* Transfers and captaincy (39m 04s)

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Two Gameweeks in and some big name players are struggling to deliver for FPL managers, with lots of early transfers being made to ship them out 💰👉🚪

So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield are here to assess whether it’s time to sell or hold. They cover Cole Palmer missing out through injury, Ollie Watkins' lack of goals, and what to do with misfiring Liverpool assets

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* Palmer problem (03m 49s)
* Going for Grealish (13m 20s)
* What to do with Wirtz (26m 59s)
* Cunha options (38m 29s)
* Goal-shy Watkins (42m 19s)
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One Gameweek into the new season and FPL managers are already trying to rip up their teams and start again 😱⚽️😱

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to reassure you there’s no need to panic just yet, as they discuss Chelsea players, forward options, and debate the best captaincy picks

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* Don’t panic (08m 10s)
* Chelsea conundrum (16m 09s)
* Waiting for Watkins returns (21m 50s)
* Considering Etikeke (26m 46s)
* Differential of the Week (29m 45s)
* Transfers and captaincy (37m 56s)

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It’s great to have FPL back. So what better way to review the opening Gameweek than with Off The Bench and FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka FPL Focal 🏆🧐🏆

They discuss the best performers at Liverpool, regret at not owning Haaland, and how Newcastle’s defence might cause a few captaincy headaches next week.

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* Who to pick at Liverpool (02m 21s)
* Keeping hold of Watkins (09m 41s)
* Defiant Newcastle defence (12m 25s)
* Avoiding Spurs (14m 24s)
* Haaland regret (26m 30s)
* Missing Arsenal defence? (34m 08s)

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The time for tweaking your squad is almost over, so Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to give you some last-minute advice 🤝🤗🤝

They discuss going without Mo Salah, who’s in their line-up, and what to do with your front line.

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* Going without Salah (02m 27s)
* Picking your back line (17m 11s)
* What to do in midfield? (23m 01s)
* Forward conundrum (28m 02s)
* Differential of the Week (34m 08s)
* Captaincy (38m 14s)

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Picking a team with both Salah and Haaland that doesn’t destroy the rest of your squad is proving a challenge. So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their approach to the dilemma 🔴😖🔵

They chat through going without the Man City forward, if we should avoid attacking players who featured at the Club World Cup, and pick out the best players from each position.

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* Our latest teams (03m 53s)
* On avoiding Cole Palmer (11m 06s)
* Goalkeeper picks (16m 07s)
* Midfield selections (31m 44s)
* What to do with Haaland (37m 37...

After a busy week of tinkering with our first squad drafts, Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are back to look over their changes and chat about which premiums to pick ♻️👣♻️

They discuss who looks good in pre-season, how to cover big-name players you’re missing, and which teams have the best fixtures at the start of the season

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* Pre-season friendlies (02m 51s)
* Our team changes (06m 39s)
* Picking premiums (18m 00s)
* Forward dilemma (31m 46s)
* Differential selections (33m 38s)
* Best team fixtures (36m 33s)

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FPL is back bigger and better than ever before, and the FPL Pod team are here to take you through all the updates to the game we love and know 😍⚽️😍

They discuss the SEVEN major changes, from chip increases to defensive contributions, as well as pick their first squad draft.

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* More chips (02m 27s)
* Defensive contributions (08m 05s)
* Assist changes (14m 59s)
* AFCON transfers (17m 55s)
* Squad reveals (28m 12s)
* Salah v Haaland (30m 42s)

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As an awesome Premier League campaign comes to a close, we look back on a rollercoaster FPL season and hand out our inaugural #FPLPodAwards 🏆😃🏆

Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss their highs and lows, who deserves the Juls inspired ‘Talent, Vision and Planning’ accolade, and look ahead to potential player price changes next season.

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* How our season went (00m 50s)
* Mini-league champion (20m 56s)
* Differential of the season (23m 49s)
* Player of the season (30m 52s)
* Talent, Vision and Planning award (32m 16s)
* Next season's prices (35m 52s)

Can you believe it’s already here? 37 Gameweeks have all led to this as the final Gameweek of the season is just around the corner. 😳

Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and a very happy Sam Bonfield are on hand to offer advice, whether you’re fighting it out in your mini-league or chasing an overall rank, they assess the best strategy and picks for you to end the season on a high.

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* Gameweek 37 review (02m06s)
* Big strategy calls ahead (09m55s)
* Selling KDB for Saka? (21m43s)
* Going big on Villa (24m26s)

With just one more Gameweek left for managers to achieve FPL glory, the lessons from this weekend are vital when making those final transfer moves 🔄🏆🔄

So FPL experts Harry Daniels and Sam Bonfield dissect the action so far, how
Bowen keeps returning, if it’s important to have Newcastle assets, and what to do with the Arsenal forward line.

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* Ndiaye drama (07m 03s)
* Underinvesting in Villa (12m 47s)
* Brilliant Bowen (22m 46s)
* Liverpool dilemma (30m 55s)
* Which Arsenal attacker? (39m 12s)
* No Newcastle assets (41m 49s)

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Two of the most popular players in the game this season are being shipped out as returns dwindle and managers try some bold moves to finish as high as possible in the rankings 😲🚪😲

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team review the sales of Isak and Salah, if they’re the right moves to be making, and who could replace them.

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* Haaland benched? (10m 02s)
* Wanting Watkins (15m 40s)
* Letting Isak go (21m 21s)
* Selling Salah (24m 17s)
* Differential of the Week (34m 23s)
* Captain choices (36m 50s)

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It was another Gameweek in which the likes of Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and even the fit again Erling Haaland failed to make the desired impact ⭐️📉⭐️

FPL experts Harry Daniels and Oscar, aka Focal, review the weekend’s action, as they weigh up the risky moves you could make to climb the ranks, with just two Gameweeks remaining.

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* City stutter against Saints (03m 18s)
* Moving on from Isak? (08m 50s)
* Another Salah blank (15m 51s)
* Schade starts (17m 59s)
* Eze outscores Sarr again (21m 11s)
* Bowen’s on fire (29m 11s)

Erling Haaland is expected to come back and get some minutes against a relegated Southampton side this Gameweek, but for how long no-one is sure, which is causing concern 😬🤑😬

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team discuss whether it’s worth bringing the Norwegian forward back, what his return could do to other Man City assets, and they take a look at the teams playing the bottom three.

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* What to do with Haaland (14m 33s)
* Buying Brentford (25m 49s)
* Forest options (27m 38s)
* Selling Saka (34m 18s)
* Differential of the Week (37...

There are some big premium moves potentially being made as Erling Haaland gears up to return and managers look for ways to climb the rankings 🔵💪

So FPL experts Az Phillips and Lee Bonfield discuss how to fund buying the Man City forward, which midfielders to consider, and how it’s time to switch Newcastle players out of your side.

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* Cole comeback (4m 57s)
* Selling Salah for Haaland (11m 12s)
* Brentford triple-up (20m 10s)
* Newcastle departures (26m 58s)
* Brilliant Bowen (31m 19s)
* Forest decisions (44m 04s)

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With just four matches left of the season, it’s now or never if you want to go big and climb the rankings 📈💪📈

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to help you maximise the run-in as they look at why Nottingham Forest are a team to invest in, which teams you should consider avoiding, and how it may be time to sell Crystal Palace assets.

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* Gameweek 34 review (00m 36s)
* Forest fortunes (23m 35s)
* Poor fixture run-ins (33m 18s)
* Selling Sarr (35m 42s)
* Differential of the Week (38m 53s)<...

It’s been a great Gameweek so far for FPL managers who used their Free Hit chip as popular picks returned big 🤑📈🤑

Experts Prasun Singhal and Gianni Buttice discuss Salah setting his sights on more records, how targeting the teams vying for Europe could pay off, and what to do with Newcastle assets.

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* Sensational Salah (06m 33s)
* Wonderful Wolves (09m 43s)
* Newcastle dilemma (17m 34s)
* Palmer blank (21m 57s)
* Man Utd consideration (28m 11s)
* Teams targeting eighth (31m 55s)

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Just as back-to-back Double Gameweeks end, FPL managers now have Blank Gameweek 34 to navigate, and lots of Free Hit chips are expected to be played 🍟🤤🍟

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team go through each position to identify all the best picks if using the chip, how to manage the weekend if you don’t have a chip active, and Juls offers a dodgy differential pitch.

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* Goalkeeper picks (13m 06s)
* Selecting defenders (15m 52s)
* Midfielders options (23m 24s)
* Forward thinking (32m 28s)
* Differential of the Week (37m 01s)
* Captain...

We're through the first 10 matches of Double Gameweek 33 and the points have been hard to come by so far, as popular players experience quiet weeks 😢📉😢

So FPL experts Prasun Singhal and Harry Daniels dissect what’s happened, who’s stood out, and the teams that are in-form ahead of the upcoming Blank Gameweek.

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* Quiet Man City (03m 04s)
* Newcastle suffer (10m 43s)
* Saka on the up (14m 04s)
* Palmer consideration (18m 26s)
* Backing Trent? (26m 35s)
* Wonderful Wolves (30m 03s)

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The Double Gameweek fun continues with four teams playing twice and big points on offer for excited managers 🤑🃏 🤑

Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team make sense of it all as they pick out the best players to target, whether we should back KDB, and why you should consider holding onto some single Gameweekers.

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* Sticking with Palace trio (09m 38s)
* Aston Villa assets (14m 13s)
* Arsenal treble-up(23m 34s)
* Risk it on KDB?  (29m 20s)
* Differential of the Week (40m 22s)
* Transfers and captains (43m 02s)

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Most of the way through Double Gameweek 32 and it’s been a quiet one for many managers using their chips as the big stars from teams with two fixtures struggled to perform 😬👎😬

But FPL experts Sam Bonfield and Az Phillips are here to examine where the points are coming, how chips have been best played, and who to focus on going forward.

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* Palace problems (05m 04s)
* Vintage KDB (09m 42s)
* Arsenal defence (14m 20s)
* Aston Villa attack (23m 18s)
* Salah swansong (31m 57s)
* Isak frustration (35m 48s)

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It’s the first of two back-to-back Double Gameweeks as Newcastle and Crystal Palace play twice 📈

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team examine the standout picks from both sides, with single Gameweekers to consider, and how best to use your chips

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* Palace Double Gameweek (17m 33s)
* Newcastle Double Gameweek (22m 18s)
* Triple Captain options (28m 16s)
* Single Gameweekers (34m 48s)
* Differential of the Week (39m 07s)
 * Transfers and captains (42m 10s)

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It was a big weekend for chips being activated with plenty pushing the button on Assistant Managers and Wildcards ahead of back-to-back Double Gameweeks. However the top five most captained players all blanked 📉😱

So FPL experts Lee Bonfield and Az Phillips take a look at which Doubling teams played well, whether it’s best to reduce the number of Arsenal players you have, and who’s a good candidate for the Triple Captain chip.

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* Aston Villa assets (08m 30s)
* Struggling Man City (16m 02s)
* Palace problems (20m 42s)
* All in on Isak (27m...

It’s a huge Gameweek for activating chips as managers look to use their Wildcard or Assistant Manager following the announcement of Double Gameweek 33 🃏🤑🃏

So Kelly Somers and the FPL Pod team are here to take you through all the clubs with multiple fixtures, the best players to target, as well as what we can learn from Gameweek 30.

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* Double Gameweek announcement (00m 40s)
* Arsenal decisions (12m 25s)
* Magic Marmoush (19m 22s)
* Assistant Manager chip (29m 33s)
* Differential of the Week (42m 00s)
* Transfers and captains (44m 06s)

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