Ask James | Tuesday October 13th | Planet FPL 2026/27
Summary
Host James reviews Game Week 6, highlighting Coventry’s 4-1 win over Newcastle and the strong starts by all three promoted teams. He answers listener questions on FPL strategy, including yellow card thresholds, player selections like Thiago vs. Konza, and whether to bench boost or wildcard. The episode also covers the fallout from Manchester City’s legal issues, discussing fan reactions and how it impacts the narrative. Finally, James offers advice on specific transfers, such as targeting Savio, Baloumi, or Calvert-Lewin, while analyzing upcoming fixtures for key assets.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and recent match results
Yellow card thresholds and player selection
Benching decisions for Justin, Saka, and Garcia
Cheap player picks and non-FPL trivia
Wildcard strategy and Saka vs Joao Pedro
Gross, Van Heek, and international break plans
Promoted teams' survival odds and relegation
Man City fan sentiment and relegation favorites
Big club panic levels and Tottenham outlook
Savio's BPS potential and attacking returns
Kudos vs Savio and Tottenham performance
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Man City story criticism and Arsenal defense
Transfer advice: Visser, Barry, and Baloumi
Tavernier, Gross, and goalkeeper choices
Shaboshlai replacements: Enzo and Cherki
Calvert-Lewin vs Jackson and Mbumo dilemma
Rodgers' minutes and Newcastle home game
Visser structure and Spurs defensive options
Arsenal defense and Chelsea attack template
Shaboshlay injury and Arsenal rotation risks
Mohamedovic fixtures and Argentina squad check
Gibbs-White performance and replacement options
De Kuyper buy-in decision and data analysis
Fixture-based strategy and rotation concerns
Spurs attacking depth and January transfers
AI rumors and Shaboshlay injury scenario
Saka vs Parma comparison and hold decision
Cherki's character and goal anticipation
Bruno vs Saka captaincy and fixture analysis
Starting three and bench dilemmas
Coventry structure and Thomas Asante start
Dead spots and fixture inconsistencies
Quality of TV punditry and tactical analysis
Andy Martin's downfall and Ali Dia story
Vinicius Junior imposter joke and sign-off
Patreon promotion and upcoming content
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