Arsenal v Leeds | CotC with Adam Pritchard & Ed Salinger | Planet FPL 2026/27
Summary
Planet FPL’s “Clash of the Correspondents” features Arsenal and Leeds United experts discussing recent performances, including Arsenal’s surprising loss to Brighton and Leeds’ struggles with early kickoffs. The hosts analyze tactical adjustments, such as Arsenal’s lack of an over-the-top runner, and debate fantasy football strategies for the upcoming gameweek. They offer specific advice on wildcard selections, highlighting Erling Haaland, Gabriel Magalhães, and Leeds’ Anton Stak as key picks while addressing player form and fixture difficulty.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: LinkedIn Hiring Pro
Sponsor: Apple Card
Introduction and correspondent check-in
Review of Arsenal's 3-0 loss to Brighton
Leeds United's performance and squad depth issues
Tactical analysis: Pressing and midfield roles
Comparing Rice, Zubimendi, and Bruno Fernandes
Leeds' recent results and league context
Critique of Leeds' bench options
Discussion on kickoff times and atmosphere
Leeds' record in early afternoon games
Upcoming fixture list and kickoff times
Preference for early vs late kickoffs
Impact of kickoff times on team performance
Arsenal's identity and pressing style
Historical struggles against Brighton away
Brighton's high press and Arsenal's response
Debate on missing a specific player profile
Martinelli's role and tactical instructions
Leeds as a 'mini Arsenal' stylistically
Prediction for the upcoming match
Sponsor: LinkedIn Hiring Pro
Sponsor: Apple Card
FPL Captaincy: Arsenal vs Leeds options
FPL Captaincy: Saka vs Palmer debate
FPL: Historical context of Leeds vs Arsenal
FPL: Scoring probability and player selection
FPL: Defending set pieces and penalty area
FPL: Saka's value and Timber's return
FPL: Havertz's recent form and goals
FPL: Arsenal defender lineup breakdown
FPL: Calafiori and Gabriel value comparison
FPL: Rotating Arsenal defenders in FPL
FPL: Champions League impact on minutes
FPL: Gabriel's price and value assessment
FPL: Wildcard strategy and Gabriel retention
FPL: Mahamovic as a defensive pick
FPL: Comparing Mahamovic to other defenders
Leeds' defensive structure and injuries
FPL: Best Leeds defender for Def Con
Sponsor: LinkedIn Hiring Pro
Sponsor: Apple Card
FPL: Brentford's start and player roles
FPL: Set piece takers and scoring potential
Leeds' midfield selection and Tanaka
FPL: Solanke's value and creative role
Leeds' midfield competition and minutes
England squad load management discussion
Leeds' midfield options and Zinchenko
Man City's defensive weaknesses vs Sunderland
Arsenal's form and 'halo effect' at Emirates
Coin toss nature of Premier League matches
FPL: Final captaincy decision and benching
FPL: Palmer's fitness and captaincy risk
FPL: Timber's role in triple defense
FPL: Ben White vs Timber reliability
FPL: Trafford vs Mahamovic final choice
Outro and upcoming episode schedule
Sponsor: Wegovy
Listen ad-free on Castria