Gameweek 6 | FPL BlackBox | Fantasy Premier League Tips 26/27 | EP.213| Part2- Szoboszlai Sell?
Summary
The hosts debate Brighton's Pascal Gross as a top FPL pick, weighing his high ownership and poor upcoming fixtures against alternatives like Bryan Mbeumo and Noni Madueke. They analyze model-generated optimal wildcard teams, debating the value of Gabriel Magalhães and the necessity of Erling Haaland for captaincy. The episode concludes with the hosts reviewing their current squads, discussing potential transfers to players like Josh King and Kieran Tierney, and planning their captaincy choices for Game Week 6.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Calci prediction market promo
Comparing Chelsea midfielders: Sharder, Gross, and King
Evaluating Sharder's early season performance and value
Debate on buying Sharder vs. Gross and ownership stats
Fulham striker options: Josh King vs. Gonzalo
Wildcard strategy and the value of Haaland
Optimal wildcard team analysis without Haaland
Critique of the no-Haaland team and captaincy choices
Reviewing the optimal wildcard team with Haaland
Defensive picks: Gabriel vs. cheaper alternatives
Discussion on Timber and Saka's role and form
Model projections for top players over next six weeks
Captaincy decisions and premium player risks
Host team breakdown and transfer plans
Guest team analysis and bench strategy
Fixture analysis for Liverpool, Man City, and Arsenal
Personal team updates and specific transfer moves
Defensive strategy: Centre-backs vs. full-backs
Community questions on transfers and wildcard timing
Wildcard team review and final points projections
Closing remarks, platform features, and next week preview
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