FPL Pod S7 Ep45: FPL Pod: The Free Hit fun begins
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Apr 24, 2025 Dive into the world of Fantasy Premier League strategies as the hosts dissect top picks for the critical Blank Gameweek. They highlight must-have goalkeepers and innovative defender choices, while Juls unveils a cheeky differential option. Captaincy strategies take center stage, with insights on managing player performance amid Liverpool's title chase. Humor blends with expertise as they navigate the complexities of chip management and budget constraints, ensuring you're primed for success this season.
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Bench Boost Rollercoaster
- Sam Bonfield's bench boost was a rollercoaster with zero points from Wan-Bissaka and a last-minute lost clean sheet.
- His highlight was Connor Bradley, proving that transfers can sometimes save the chip weeks.
Massive Chip Usage Yet Underwhelming
- Chip usage was massive in the double gameweek with over 2.3 million chips active, including over 500,000 assistant manager chips.
- Despite so many chips, many managers still felt underwhelmed by the points returns.
Assistant Manager Chip Experience
- Julien Laurens played the assistant manager chip on Glasner which started slow but ended with 15 points in the double.
- He enjoyed supporting a manager differently than usual players, finding the chip powerful and emotional.