In this week’s Above Average FPL podcast, Adam and Baker dive deep into the wildcard whirlwind sweeping through Gameweek 7. Baker’s activated his chip and shares the logic behind his early move, while Adam reflects on missed opportunities and the temptation to correct them. Expect tactical insight, chip strategy, and a healthy dose of wildcard fun.
- Baker’s wildcard strategy: planning for bench boost and chip flexibility
- GW6 learnings and why GW7 feels like the right time to act
- Arsenal, Newcastle, Palace – new data, new dilemmas
- Gabriel’s 13-point sting and the psychology of FPL mistakes
- Salah’s stats: washed or misunderstood?
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Triple Captain Haaland Goes BIG | Bruno Off Pens? GW7 FIRST LOOK 👀
Join Adam & Baker on the Above Average FPL Podcast as they dive into the latest Premier League action!
From Haaland’s triple captain dominance to West Ham’s shock managerial change, we break down key FPL talking points, including standout performers like J. Anthony, Sarr, and Minteh.
Plus, we discuss wildcard strategies, Arsenal vs. Newcastle, and the Ryder Cup buzz!
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Is Haaland Even Playing? 🤕GW6 Team Selection
Welcome to the Above Average FPL Podcast! In this Game Week 6 episode, join hosts Adam and Baker as they dive into the latest Fantasy Premier League strategies, player picks, and chip decisions.
🃏Wildcard Madness: We break down the ultimate wildcard template, featuring top picks like Haaland, Pedro, and defenders like Gabriel and Tarkowski. Is this the week to pull the trigger?
🤕Haaland's Fitness: Will the "big man" Erling Haaland play? We analyze the latest training updates and Pep’s press conference comments to help you decide on that triple captain chip!
🚫Defensive Gems: From Arsenal’s rock-solid Gabriel to budget defenders like Andersen and Senesi, we discuss why defenders are the new FPL goldmine.
🏃♂️➡️Midfield Locks: Bruno, Reinders, and Semenyo – who are the must-haves, and who could be your differential pick?
📈Fixture Analysis: We look at upcoming fixtures, including Man City’s favorable run and Liverpool’s prospects with Salah and potential ESAC impacts.
🤓Bench Boost & Free Hit Strategies: Planning for Game Week 8 or considering a free hit if Haaland’s out? We’ve got you covered!
Shoutouts: A massive thank you to our community for joining the live stream, and a special nod to CryptoBlockDan as always!Join the
Conversation: Share your wildcard plans, chip strategies, or who you’re captaining in the comments below! Want to keep the FPL chat going? Patreon link below.
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Adam's Worst FPL Week EVER 💩 GW6 FIRST LOOK 👀
Worst Week Ever — red cards, Defcon chaos.
We sit in the aftermath of a brutal Gameweek: rage transfers were made, captain regrets and tactical WTFs across Arsenal, City, Liverpool, Spurs, Villa and more.
If your team imploded this weekend, this episode is your therapy.What we cover
- Why Defcon is wrecking defender value and changing the meta
- Lost team value and the Haaland/Salah dilemma
- Arsenal v Man City: how the game unfolded, Haaland’s opener and Saka’s return
- Liverpool’s sloppy day and why Mo still matters
- Red‑card/VAR moments that decided matches (and refereeing takes)
- Cheap punts, bench‑boost logic and who we’d actually pick right now
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BENCH BOOST GW5?🍟FPL Team Selection
Adam and Baker return with a Thursday night special ahead of the Saturday deadline, unpacking the tactical trends, injury updates, and betting data that shape Gameweek 5.
From Salah’s captaincy credentials to the viability of bench boosting in a historically low clean sheet week, this episode is packed with insight, banter, and a few spicy takes.
Key Talking Points:
🧠 GW5 strategy: Bench Boost vs Roll Transfer
🔍 Palmer’s rise & Chelsea’s attacking promise
🛡 Spurs defence: Rotation risks & DefCon potential
📊 Betting odds breakdown: Clean sheets & goal projections
🧩 Wildcard planning for GW6 & GW7
🗣 Listener questions & super chat shoutouts
🏌️♂️ Bonus: Ryder Cup chat & Discord community vibes
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