Eze Pickings | GW2 Team Selection
In this week’s Above Average FPL audio edition, hosts Adam and Baker deliver a rapid-fire GW2 primer. Expect deep tactical insight, data-driven expected goals analysis and no-nonsense picks. Highlights Tottenham Fumble: Why Spurs’ collapsed deal matters for FPL managers Captain Debate: Haaland, Saka or Salah? Figuring out the optimal armband Fixtures & xG: Who’s projected to score 2+ goals in GW2? Defensive Roundtable: Saliba vs. Gabriel, Frimpong’s injury fallout Budget Power Plays: Best £4.5–£5.5 picks to free up funds Goalkeeper Showdown: Sánchez vs. Dubravka vs. breakout candidates Listener Q&A: Super-chat strategy, bench orders and live-leak panic Patreon Roll Call: Massive thanks to our new patrons this season Sponsor Spotlight: Crypto Block Dan – get 15 min of crypto & Web3 advice Support the Show • Become a patron: https://patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl • Rate & review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform • Join our Discord for 24/7 FPL banter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Aug 56min
Go Go Power Reijnders! GW2 First Look
With a view to FPL Gameweek 2 we revisit Gameweek 1 of the 2025/26 Premier League season with all the data, drama and differential gems you need. We deep-dive into: • Reijnders: why Pep’s new £5.5m “Power Reijnders” smashed 10 points on his debut • xG plots: who massively over-performed (and who flopped) • Hot takes: captaincy winners, chips to burn and early template traps • GW2 transfer shortlist: the budget pivots and premium pivots to plug next week Join the conversation on Discord and support the show → patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Aug 1h 36min
Our Final GW1 Teams!
Nothing else needs to be said.....it's go time. Join the conversation on Discord and support the show → patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Aug 1h 6min
Salah OUT, Power 5 IN! GW1 Draft That Defies the Norm
In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of leaving out Liverpool's talisman from your initial squad. From alternative captaincy options to unlocking premium flexibility, we explore whether fading Salah could be the edge you need to climb the ranks early. 📈 💡 Topics Covered:- Salah’s GW1 fixture vs. other premiums- Budget redistribution strategies 💸- Captaincy alternatives (Haaland? Saka? Bruno?)- Ownership psychology & risk management 🧠- Draft examples with and without Salah Join the conversation on Discord and support the show → patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Aug 1h 9min
Our New FPL Drafts | Wirtz, Marmoush & Bench Boost Strategy
Adam and Baker dissect their latest FPL drafts, debate explosive £7m midfielders, and unpack RobT's latest goal involvement projections. The conversation spills into wild card fallback strategies, bench boost dilemmas, and how to play the chaos when everyone's chasing value. There's love for Palmer and Bruno, some regret over Solanke, and a call to arms for anyone keen to win some spicy prizes in their mini-league. In This Episode: 🎯 GW1 draft breakdown: Salah, Watkins, Palmer, and risky punts 📊 Reviewing RobT's projections and cheap attacker value 🔄 Bench boost fallback strategies — could GW8 be the sweet spot? 🎭 Emotion vs logic: Marmoush, Wirtz, and the madness of preseason 🍷 Join Beat Baker and win bourbon or coasters 💬 Discord shoutouts, Patreon perks, and surprise guests teased Join the conversation on Discord and support the show → patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Aug 45min
Is Gyokeres The Best Summer Signing For FPL? w/ Ted Knutson
🔄 Pre-season chaos, transfer clarity, and tactical edge: Ted Knutson returns to Above Average FPL!We dive deep with Ted—TransferFlow Podcast founder and stats pioneer—as he breaks down this season’s most intriguing Premier League signings, betting angles, and FPL implications. From wildcards and week-one traps to long-throw revival and set-piece theory, it’s the edge you need to stay ahead. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Aug 53min
🤯No Creators Left — Can Solanke Still Deliver in FPL?
🎯 With Son and Maddison gone, Spurs face a creativity crisis — and all eyes turn to Dominic Solanke. But is he being set up to thrive... or to fail? In this tactical deep-dive with Nathan A Clark from The Extra Inch, we unpack: - ⚔️ Frank’s defensive-first system and its impact on Solanke’s role - 🔄 Why service is everything for Solanke — and who can actually provide it - 🧠 Squad structure shifts: Is Tel, Kudus, or Brennan the new creative spark? - 📉 FPL implications: Is Solanke a bargain at 7.5M, or just a trap? We also touch on Spurs’ defensive outlook, new metrics like DefCon, and how Frankball could shake up your Gameweek 1 team. If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Aug 1h 4min
🧠Pep’s Tactical Twist: Is Aït-Nouri the New FPL Cheat Code?
The 2025/26 Premier League season is set to bring a tactical shake-up — but which systems will dominate, and which players will thrive in FPL because of them? With Jon Mackenzie (of The Athletic fame) we explore emerging tactical trends like wide fullbacks such as Rayan Ait-Nouri, and evolving pressing structures under managers like Pep Guardiola, Arne Slot, and Enzo Maresca. Who benefits from these shifts — Aït-Nouri, Marmoush, Haaland? Does Liverpool’s summer rebuild hint at a new shape? We also tackle one of the big questions: how much does pre-season actually matter for what we see in GW1? Whether you’re here for tactical analysis or FPL edge — this one’s packed with insight. Oh....and is Draft the new go to format? If you're looking for more FPL conversation with us come and join our Patreon, www.patreon.com/aboveaveragefpl The podcast is also available on YouTube where you can find us at www.youtube.com/aboveaveragefpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Aug 1h 41min
