The Weekender ep. 53 | Planet FPL 2026/27
Summary
Host James and guest Sujan Shah discuss Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or win and Arsenal’s Carabao Cup elimination to Fleetwood Town. The pair also analyze the failed trial of Arsene Wenger’s daylight offside law and debate the impact of FPL team leaks on player availability. The episode concludes with a look at other cup results and upcoming fantasy football drafts.
Topics discussed
Fox News Election Coverage and Advertisements
Introduction and Wildcard Decision
Arsenal Carabao Cup Loss and Wenger Offside Law
World Cup Performance and England vs Portugal
Kylian Mbappe's World Cup Record and Ballon d'Or
Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or Win and Individual Excellence
Jude Bellingham and Other Ballon d'Or Candidates
Harry Kane's Achievement and Michael Owen Comparison
Youth Development and Wayne Rooney Anecdote
Michael Owen's Move to Germany and League Title
Champions League Ambitions and England Goals
Arsenal Team Selection and Rotation Strategy
Arsenal vs Fleetwood Match Analysis
Penalty Shootout Performance and Delaying Tactics
Drone Incident and Max Delman Red Card
Max Delman Incident and Player Reaction
Arteta's Reaction and Suspension Appeal
Player Behavior and Tackle Force
Arsenal Tactical Adjustments and Odegaard Role
Sportsmanship and Post-Match Conduct
Newcastle's Carabao Cup Exit and Team Strength
Newcastle Player Absence and Training
Dupixent Advertisement
Other Carabao Cup Results and Quarterfinals
Chelsea's Carabao Cup Loss and Jao Pedro
Upcoming Fixtures and League Schedule
Arsene Wenger's Offside Law Proposal
IFAB Decision on Offside Trial
Offside Skill and Defensive Lines
Alternative Offside Rule Ideas
Video Support and Penalty Shootout Changes
FPL Community and Jao Pedro Rumors
Market Movements and Team News
FPL Insider Information and Aliases
Player Reactions to FPL and Dean Smith
Advantage of Early Information
Injury Information Disclosure
Responsibility for FPL Decisions
Early Team News and Account Leaks
League Fixtures and Early Information
Dupixent Advertisement
Free Hit Draft Introduction
Clean Sheet Odds and Midfield Selections
Percentage Chances and Fixture Analysis
Attacker Selection and Palace Prediction
Rodgers and Casado Doubts
Chelsea vs United and Matt Fernandes
Team Readout and One-Week Punt
Transfer Strategy and Isak Selection
Wildcard Strategy and Future Players
Lewis Hall and Guardiola Decision
Arsenal Defenders and Calafiori Knock
Clarence and XGI Comparison
Pascal Gross and Tavernier Option
Defensive Combination and Konza Role
Gabriel Captaincy and Fixture Analysis
Away Fixtures and Defensive Headache
Isak Selection and Liverpool Goals
Swing Against Template and Risk
Jacquet and Guardiola Decision
Tavernier and Clivet Options
Bournemouth, Villa, and Tottenham Attackers
Dead Spot Players and Pascal Gross
Keeper Selection and Rea Bench
Defender Draft and Van Heek
Tottenham Assets and Kudus Selection
Money Management and Board Options
Villa Assets and Bournemouth Coverage
Bank Balance and Market Gains
Closing Remarks and Patreon Promotion
Dupixent Advertisement
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