The Athletic FPL Podcast

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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/EPL• Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code EPL23 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 information.

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.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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 information.

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.

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 information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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 more information.

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 against Nottingham Forest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.Produced by Sean Thorne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 activate their chip this week and he tackles a host of questions from Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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 for more information.

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 and captaincy advice plus ten of the best questions from his army of twitter followers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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 to press the wildcard button already Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 GW1, transfer and captaincy advice for GW2, and the General reveals his updated watchlist now he's had a chance to see everyone in action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 completely lost already then this pod will see you right.If you want to join the Athletic's FPL mini-league and pit your wits against the General and Athletic writers then simply use the code - 7i82qe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 player valuations and what they could mean for the ideal gameweek 1 team, plus the General unveils his first watchlist of the season with the top 50 players he's already got his eye on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 a punt? Is it worth doing a -4 for Salah to Son, or just do a straight swap of Salah to KDB?Best Coutinho replacement?Differential players to consider for the final gameweek of the season if you are chasing? Probably going to transfer Salah to Son, but also tempted to do either Saka to Bowen or Mount to Diaz for a -4. Should I just play safe with the one transfer?Still have the triple captain chip left, should I place it on Son or KDB? Do you think there will be any changes to the game (chips, etc) next season?Any tips that we should do to prepare for a new season ahead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 get rid and gamble?Who's the best Saka replacement at around £6.5 after his poor double gameweek? Cash or Digne?Best 3 or 4 premium assets to own on a Free Hit?Your top 3 free hit differential picks this week?Does it make sense to get a Villa defender on FH if you have Zaha?Is Vardy a worthwhile punt for 120+mins? Any Wolves player on FH? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 assets for other DGW starters?Hold James? Or move to Dias for double city defence?Keep or sell Mount?Are there any Chelsea players you’d include on a free hit this week based on current form?Should we move Chelsea assets to Man City ones even if it’s for a hit?Is Mount to Foden worth a hit?Is KDB the best differential captain this week and is it better to go for Foden or Laporte on a Free Hit?For those of us that went Dewsbury-Hall in recent weeks, is it worth a -4 to move to Gordon due to security of starts in the upcoming doubles? Is it worth removing Kulusevski for another mid-price option with better fixtures but less certainty of minutes such as Foden or Maddison? Depending on minutes and fitness tomorrow I really like a punt on Vardy. Is he forgotten?Is it worth transferring Ramsdale for any other keeper at this stage of the season?Is free hit a given even if you have 9 players playing twice? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 fixtures?Which Chelsea players are most likely to be rotated against Everton? Worth selling Werner and Havertz/Mount for Watkins and Coutinho?Is Ramsey a good Villa asset to bring in to attack their upcoming fixtures, if you're tight on funds? Him or Dewsbury-Hall as a cheap midfielder?Who is the better buy for the rest of the season... Foden or Coutinho? Or, hold Havertz and re-evaluate next week with two FT's before the double?Sell Sterling for Son or go without Spurs players for the run-in?Is a triple up on Arsenal attackers a viable option with the players being Saka, Odegaard and Nketiah?Would you consider Zaha? Playing the worst defence in Southampton next followed by another poor defence in Watford followed by a decent double in 37?Best Broja replacements? Need a striker for bench boost on DGW36?Would it be safe to double up on Man City and Liverpool defenders? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with Reece James?Who are the best Man City assets to have for the rest of the season?Raheem Sterling - Should we keep the faith?Would you move Havertz/Mount to Foden for GW35?No shot on target for Spurs in the last two games. Should we hold Son/Kane or move to a KDB?Best differentials to catch up in mini-leagues as well as getting to desired rank at the end of the season?Who are the best budget striker options for the upcoming DGW36 if you are on a Bench Boost?If I have to drop one of Trent or Robertson to make my bench boost work, which one should it be?What’s your preferred gameweek to Free Hit - 36 or 37? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 as a right sided centre back put you off bringing him in on wildcard?Rate the Top 3 assets from Chelsea please?Is it worth selling Coutinho for Mount?Are Leicester midfielders a sell despite their double/double in gw36/37?Would you be tempted by Sadio Mane over a City attacker?Ederson or Mendy?Who is the best sub 5m midfielder from now until the end of the season?If planning to WC35, what one-week punts to go for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Barnes, etc. who will be subject to rotation?Should I sell Barnes for Maddison who’s in much better form, or are both rotation risks in equal measure due to conference league involvement?Best Leicester defender? Should we sell one of our premium assets (Salah/Son/Kane) for Bruno/Ronaldo?Your opinion on Sancho if Bruno is unaffordable?Is the Bruno two week punt for Salah worth it? Which is the best defence to double up on? Liverpool, Chelsea, or City?Do we keep Coutinho now with the possible DGW for AVL in GW35?Out of these 3 forwards: Broja, Adams & Weghorst, which one would you replace first? Free Hit question - should you go all DGWers or mix it with SGWers who have good fixtures? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 just going sideways to either Emerson or Reguilon?If you don't own Son but you own Kane, Kulusevski and Doherty, does the Irishman’s injury present a must have opportunity to buy Son? Or is Kane & Kulusevski enough?Is KDB now on the verge of becoming an essential, given his form and fixture run until the end of the season?Is it time to remove Arsenal assets?Which goalkeeper aside from the big three can we trust for the rest of the season?Is it worth it to ship a DGW player (Broja/Weghorst) to Saint-Maximin/Wood for a -4?Best picks on a Free Hit this week?Which combination of DGWs is the best with two free hits left? Who are the stand out picks for triple captain between now and the end of the season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Which Chelsea defender to buy? James, Rudiger, Silva or Chalobah?How much of a risk is bringing in Cancelo with an impending UCL fixture that Walker is suspended for?Best Ramsdale replacement?What to do with Coutinho? Put money in defence or get a Man City or Chelsea midfielder? Havertz vs Foden vs Mahrez. Best long term hold? Best strikers around the £5-6 million range?Who are the must-have players on a GW31 wildcard?I’m planning to free hit in GW33 and wildcard in GW34. With 2 frees I can punt on a player or two for GW31 and GW32, who would you suggest? Is going with two non-playing bench players too risky if we are loading up on players from the likes of City and Chelsea? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 (if any) would you be interested in bringing in for their DGW31 and future fixtures? What are your thoughts on having NO DGW players for this week? Is punting on Weghorst a good move? Thoughts on picking five defenders from Liverpool, City and Chelsea? Top 3 Man City assets and Top 3 Chelsea assets for the run-in? Is it time to sell Raphinha for a Leicester midfielder? Smith-Rowe to Saka for a hit? What do you think of Man United assets, particularly given DGW33. Would a FH in GW33 eliminate any need for Man United assets? With Ramsdale and Dubravka both in doubt, is Pope for a -4 a clever shout for GW31, given his doubles? For those with 1 FH left, which do you think of FH33 or FH36 is better? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 2FTs for 31?Is Salah to Son worth it for GW30? Is rotating Salah in and out for GW30 and 31 worth it. For example, Salah to Barnes for 30, then Coutinho to Salah in 31?Is it worth selling Son to redistribute the funds?Do we get Leicester defenders this week?Can we genuinely ignore Burnley and Everton totally and only consider Leicester from GW33?Under what circumstances is it acceptable to use your last FH this week?How many players should be enough for BGW30?Would you double/triple up on defences with the Free Hit or distribute the teams?What are your favourite differential picks for those of us on a free hit for GW30 and looking to climb the rankings? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 assets from teams that play twice in DGW29 and don’t blank in BGW30?Stuck with Son but want Kane. Is a Son and Jimenez to Kulusevski and Kane for a -4 worthwhile?Would you sell Coutinho for Kulusevski?Which one Spurs player to pick for the next 2 GWs, Doherty or Kulusevski?Is it worth selling someone like Digne or Saiss ahead of GW29 for a Spurs defender (probably Doherty) for the extra fixture in 29 even though both Villa & Wolves do both play in 30?With Spurs & Arsenal doubling in 29, playing in 30 & good fixtures going forward…are ‘big hits’ (-8,-12) justifiable if single game week players with poor fixtures (eg. Villa or teams blanking in 30) are being replaced?If you owned Reece James, would you hold as he’s due back in GW31? Or sell him on? If so, who for?Jota or Diaz to fill the Bowen spot in midfield?How many and which Leicester assets do we need for the upcoming gameweeks?Best Leicester defensive asset to bring in?Is GW30 worthy of a Free Hit if you can only field 6-7 players or would it be better utilised later in the season for a big DGW? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.