GW8: The FPL Q&A with Sam and Az | Mbeumo In?
Summary
In this Fantasy Premier League Q&A ahead of Game Week 7, hosts Az and Sam Bonfield analyze transfer options following Saka's injury, debating whether to replace him with Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, or other attackers. They discuss the form of Manchester United players like Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes, while also addressing questions about Brighton's squad rotation, Newcastle's defensive picks, and the value of differential captains like Alexander Isak and Calvert-Lewin.
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Introduction and Sam Bonfield's birthday
Reviewing last week's FPL points and fixtures
Q&A format and sponsor break
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Banter about partner's gaming skills
Assessing Gibbs White and Bumo options
Manchester United's toxic atmosphere
Comparing Gibbs White vs Bumo for GW7
Choosing between Bumo and other forwards
Evaluating Saka, Sabozlai, and Bombo
Bumo injury status and selection advice
Arsenal attack strategy after Saka injury
Arsenal midfield options: Rice vs others
Concerns about Arsenal's attacking flow
Defending Rice's recent performance record
Confirming Rice as the Arsenal pick
Harry's Chelsea attacker dilemma
Banter about Harry's mood and Liverpool win
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Managing three Chelsea attackers in FPL
Palmer vs Saka swap and captaincy choice
Spurs match preview and captaincy debate
Chelsea defensive data and Kinski saves
Harry's FPL advice and channel banter
Harry leaves the chat; legendary status
Reviewing current midfield lineups
Midfield changes: Gomez vs Manzambi
Gibbs White underlying numbers and Ipswich
Brighton vs Palace match analysis
Forest and Palace managerial issues
Josh King and Garcia's poor form
Benching decisions for King and Thomas
Newcastle vs Palace: Hall or De Kuiper?
Newcastle clean sheet probability
Brighton result and differential captain Isak
Selling players to fund Isak
Isak vs Calvert-Lewin value comparison
Benching Vuscovic, Gomez, and Thomas
Thomas clean sheet against Fulham
Patience with underlying numbers
Buy advice: Jackson, Solanke, or DCL?
Manzambi vs Jackson and Spurs options
Critique of Solanke's FPL value
Calvert-Lewin as the clear best pick
Selling Barnes and Gonzalo for DCL
Wildcard and bench boost strategy
Podcast production chaos and dream team
Harry Maguire banter and final question
Tavernier vs Sharda and vinegar debate
Dislike for vinegar on chips
Pizza plans and peppercorn sauce
Banter about refined palate and Bisto
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