Salah OUT, Power 5 IN! GW1 Draft That Defies the Norm

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14 Aug 1h 6min

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

🔄 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

🎯 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

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

This episode flips the FPL world on its head! 🔄 Mark (FPL General) joins Adam and Baker to debate one of the most daring strategies in Fantasy Premier League history—playing WITHOUT Salah or Haaland. With scoring changes benefiting defenders and midfield grinders, can squad depth and smart captaincy rotations outmatch the "template" teams? 🚫 Premiums, ✅ Possibilities. We discuss bonus system shifts, defensive contribution gems, alternative drafts, and the new psychology of FPL in 2025/26. Whether you're chasing top 10k or just want to enjoy the game again, this episode is a must-watch. No Salah, No Haaland FPL League - https://t.co/ba1D3JwYE3 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

30 Juli 1h 1min

Thinking about using your Bench Boost chip in Gameweek 1? In this podcast, we break down the pros and cons of starting the season with a Bench Boost, including: ✅ Best fixture matchups to target ✅ Key players to include across all 15 spots ⚠️ Risks and limitations in the weeks that follow 🧠 Wildcard timing and how to recover or pivot 📊 Contextualised insights to help you decide if it’s worth it 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

26 Juli 58min