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Gameweek 5 | FPL BlackBox​ | Fantasy Premier League Tips 26/27 | Ep.212 |Part 2-Points Analysis and Bus Teams

Sep 16, 2026 · 37m

Summary

FPL BlackBox discusses the breaking news that Pedro is likely out for Chelsea's Brentford match, debating whether to bench him or use a Free Hit. The hosts analyze Free Hit value across upcoming game weeks, identifying GW10 as the optimal timing due to Arsenal's fixture, while also reviewing Gibbs-White's strong underlying stats and his potential as a captain. They compare the trade-off between making the Solanke-to-Gibbs-White transfer now versus banking transfers for the long international break, ultimately advising most managers to hold their current teams. The episode concludes with a l…

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Wegovy, Indeed, Gatorade Pedro Neto injury news and transfer rumors Game Week 5 strategy and bench decisions Free Hit analysis and optimal timing Risks of using Free Hit this week Long-term Free Hit strategy and captaincy Personal decision on Free Hit and transfers Morgan Gibbs-White performance analysis Substituting Zosli for Gibbs-White Captaincy options and variance management Team updates and budget management Soccer Factor goal scoring predictions Shay Lacy news and cup competition Patreon promotion and AI tools Andy's Game Week 5 team reveal Andy's team and Pedro contingency plans Closing remarks and thanks to Kieran AI tools for data analysis and stats Listener ranks and final sign-off Sponsors: Wegovy Sponsor: Uber Eats
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