Fireside FPL

The FPL punishments continue… and this week Sean channels his inner Rocky by eating a raw egg straight out of the shell 🥚🥊 After surviving the punishment, Dave delivers his best FPL take of the week, and then the Fireside FPL crew goes back to their roots with a fully packed FPL strategy episode. We break down key dates for upcoming Double and Blank Gameweeks, discuss optimal usage of Free Hit,...

The FPL punishments continue… and this one might be the worst yet 🤢 After finishing last, Phil is forced to drink an entire jar of extra-strong pickle juice before the shows end. Dave gives his top 3 FPL defender picks, and then we dive into the main debate of the episode: Where does Gabriel rank among the greatest attacking center backs of all time? We compare his output, impact, and importance...

The FPL punishments have officially begun… and they start with a Hot Ones–style wing challenge 🌶️🔥 Once the pain settles, the Fireside FPL crew dives into a big-picture football discussion: what do upper mid-tier clubs REALLY need to do to compete for leagues and trophies against the sport’s giants? Using Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen as case studies, we break down the managers, player profile...

The pressure on football managers has never been higher. As more money pours into the sport through gambling, global popularity, and social media exposure, the question has shifted from long-term vision to “what have you done for me lately?” In this episode, the Fireside FPL crew dives into whether modern managers are being given enough time to truly build winning teams — or if the sack culture ha...

It’s the holiday season at Fireside FPL, and we’re getting festive 🎄 In this episode, we celebrate the holidays by handing out Naughty and Nice list honors based on performances so far this FPL season. Some players have absolutely landed themselves on Santa’s naughty list (looking at you, Enzo Fernández), while others like Marc Guéhi have been model FPL citizens and earned a spot on the nice list...

Liverpool are one of the biggest question marks in FPL right now — and in this episode, we focus only on them. We break down what’s actually going wrong at Liverpool, whether this is a tactical problem or a personnel issue, and ask the uncomfortable question: is Mohamed Salah finally past his prime? We also discuss whether Liverpool can rebound with a new approach, which players (if any) are still...

FPL gave us a packed double Gameweek 14–15, and there’s plenty to break down. This week, we debate who the BEST Arsenal forward is right now, discuss Crystal Palace’s struggling attack, and ask the big question: can Liverpool’s defense even be trusted anymore, no matter the matchup? We break it all down: • Arsenal’s true #1 forward option • What’s wrong with Crystal Palace’s attack • Is Liverpool’...

Two Premier League giants… headed in completely opposite directions. Liverpool continue to spiral — with their big summer signings failing to make an impact — while Arsenal keep rolling despite an endless stream of injuries. One club can’t buy form, the other can’t seem to lose it. But the main focus this week is GW13 player picks, especially with so many big-name assets either injured or badly ou...

We’re back to the regular schedule! After the international break chaos, the Fireside FPL boys return with GW12 player picks — but this week’s episode has a twist. With major injuries across Arsenal, Bournemouth, Palace, and more, we focus our entire picks section on like-for-like replacements for your hurting squads. Whether you’re missing defenders, mids, or forwards, we’ve got the best options...

International break is here again, so this week, the Fireside FPL crew takes a break from the usual player picks to hold FPL Court — where Sean, Dave, and Phil take turns arguing for or against some of FPL’s hottest takes. From Salah’s top-3 potential to the dreaded Haaland auto-captain debate, we’re putting major FPL opinions on trial. Plus, we cover Sesko’s injury, Szoboszlai’s yellow card troub...

In this episode, the boys break down the 5 best long-term transfers to carry you from GW11 through GW15 — right before we receive 5 free transfers for AFCON in GW16. The goal? Build a squad with long-term consistency, bank solid picks, and set yourself up to delay your second-half Wildcard for a massive advantage later in the season. We also touch on Liverpool and Arsenal’s Champions League result...

Manchester United are climbing, Liverpool are collapsing, and Sean’s Dad Brain makes an early cameo as he forgets what gameweek we’re actually on 😂 In this GW10 Preview, we break down the teams and players trending up (United, Kroupi, Bruno G) and those trending down (Liverpool assets, João Pedro). Phil still has hope in Gyökeres — even if it’s not coming from the Premier League. We also discuss...

Liverpool’s collapse continues, and Dave’s loving every second of it. This week, the Fireside FPL crew breaks down what’s gone wrong with Liverpool’s big assets, talks through Gyökeres’ underlying numbers (and why there’s still hope), and debates the best transfer targets heading into Gameweek 9 — including Reece James and some under-the-radar midfield picks. (0:00) Intro (4:35) Mini League (8:20)...

Liverpool’s collapse continues, and Dave’s loving every second of it. This week, the Fireside FPL crew breaks down what’s gone wrong with Liverpool’s big assets, talks through Gyökeres’ underlying numbers (and why there’s still hope), and debates the best transfer targets heading into Gameweek 9 — including Reece James and some under-the-radar midfield picks. (0:00) Intro (4:35) Mini League (8:20)...

Liverpool’s collapse continues, and Dave’s loving every second of it. This week, the Fireside FPL crew breaks down what’s gone wrong with Liverpool’s big assets, talks through Gyökeres’ underlying numbers (and why there’s still hope), and debates the best transfer targets heading into Gameweek 9 — including Reece James and some under-the-radar midfield picks. (0:00) Intro (4:35) Mini League (8:20)...

FPL Gameweek 8 is here! The Fireside FPL crew returns from the international break to break down our favorite player picks for the week. We recap the biggest international break headlines, debate Calvert-Lewin vs JP Mateta, and Phil spotlights a few cheaper options that could deliver big this weekend. In this episode: ✅ Quick recap of international break news 🔥 Calvert-Lewin vs Mateta debate ⚡...

It’s all about the midfield! The Fireside FPL crew takes a deep dive into every angle of the midfield position — from strategy and structure to which premium mids are letting us down. We also reveal our favorite midfield picks moving forward as the FPL landscape starts to take shape heading into GW8. In this episode: ✅ Fireside Mini-League update 🔥 Top & struggling elite midfielders ⚡ Midfi...

FPL Gameweek 7 is here! The Fireside FPL crew reviews GW6’s biggest talking points, including questionable VAR decisions and Sunderland’s shock start to the season. Then, we do our LIVE Wildcard team built to last all the way through to the AFCON transfers in GW16. In this episode: ✅ GW6 recap & Fireside Mini-League standings 🔥 VAR controversy & Sunderland’s surprise EPL form ⚡ GW7 Wild...

FPL Gameweek 6 is here! The Fireside FPL crew looks back at GW5 and breaks down the biggest talking points, transfer trends, and our top player picks heading into GW6. We debate whether this could finally be Grealish’s bounce-back week, why Bruno Fernandes is a top midfield option regardless of fixture, and highlight a few cheap midfield gems that could become must-haves. In this episode: ✅ GW5 r...

FPL Gameweek 5 is here! The Fireside FPL crew looks back at GW4 and previews the biggest talking points, transfers, and player picks for GW5. From Salah’s frustrating late goals, to our spot-on Grealish call (and how to react after his blank), we’ve got you covered. Plus, we highlight some exciting differentials like Kudus and Szoboszlai. In this episode: ✅ GW4 recap & Fireside Mini-League st...

FPL Gameweek 4 is here! The Fireside FPL crew runs a live Wildcard draft, building a squad with flexibility and cash in the bank. The plan? To easily swap Evanilson to Isak if Liverpool’s new striker keeps firing. 🚨 Want to see our full FPL teams & exclusive breakdowns before each Gameweek? Join our Patreon + Fireside Discord community: Follow on X -- https://x.com/firesidefpl?s=11 Follow on...

FPL Gameweek 3 is here! The Fireside FPL crew breaks down the wild transfer deadline day moves, major injury news, and our top GW3 player picks. We also update you on how our Fireside Mini-League is shaping up after GW2! In this episode: ✅ GW2 recap & Fireside Mini-League standings 🔥 Transfer Deadline Day recap (Isak, Wissa, Hincapié & more) ⚡ Injury watch: Palmer & Saliba updates...

FPL Gameweek 3 is here! The Fireside FPL crew breaks down our top GW3 player picks, early transfer targets, and the biggest storylines heading into the weekend. We also update you on how our Fireside Mini-League is shaping up after GW2! In this episode: ✅ GW2 recap & Fireside Mini-League standings 🔥 Early transfer thoughts & injury watch ⚡ Major FPL talking points of the week 👑 Our top...

Gameweek 1 is in the books, and we’re breaking down the biggest EPL storylines and early FPL decisions! 💥 ⚽ Phil is OUT on Salah and ALL IN on Wirtz ⚽ Sean cashed in HUGE with a Haaland Triple Captain ⚽ Dave nailed Rodon as his call of the week [00:00] - Intro [02:30] - Topics [10:10] - Transfers [15:15] - GW1 Recap [34:00] - GW2 Player Picks We also review the top EPL matches, early surprises...

We’ve made it to Gameweek 1 and it’s time to break down the most-owned players in FPL 🔥 In this episode of Fireside FPL, the boys go over the players with the highest ownership heading into the season — from Kelleher’s surprising popularity to the big question of whether Isak even starts. We agree on some picks, but let’s just say there’s plenty of debate 👀 [00:00] - Intro [02:30] - Opening Day...