The Weekender ep. 48 | Planet FPL 2026/27
Summary
James and David review Leeds’ dominant win over Newcastle, debating the goal attribution between Calvert Lewin and Jaden Bogle. They analyze the Carabao Cup, covering Liverpool’s victory over Tottenham and Manchester United’s shocking defeat to Brighton. The hosts also discuss Aston Villa’s squad depth and the ongoing injury saga of Xavi Simons, while offering fantasy advice on free hits and wild card strategies for the upcoming international break.
Topics discussed
Intro and show sponsors
Recap of previous episode and Leeds vs Newcastle result
Analysis of Leeds' dominance and Newcastle's performance
Calvin Lewis goal controversy and Bogle's involvement
Newcastle's recent form and Lewis Hall's performance
Eddie Howe's tactical changes and defensive upgrades
Newcastle signings: Mahamovic and Harry Wilson
Xiao Pedro injury update and Fantasy implications
Defensive options and Newcastle midfield strategy
Bournemouth's form and injury concerns for Newcastle
Bournemouth's counter-attack threat and past warnings
Newcastle midfield performance and Fernandez Pardo
Right-back competition and Harvey Barnes' role
Javi Alonso's injury updates and media criticism
Xiao Pedro injury timeline and international break impact
Fantasy strategy for the international break
Calvin Lewis and Xiao Pedro availability for GW6
Team selection priorities: Saka, Palmer, and Zolisi
Alternative options: Garcia, Baring, and Lewis
Tottenham's xG analysis and unlucky results
Tottenham's game state and territorial dominance
Liverpool rotation and young players' performance
Nyonni's potential and Kumas' impact
Cody Gakpo's performance and fan frustration
Tottenham fullbacks and pressing issues
Fernandez Pardo's role and need for a number 10
Handball incident and growing confidence in Tottenham
Coventry's defensive vulnerabilities and Tammy Abraham
Coventry's home vs away defensive strategies
Coventry's off-ball openness and historical comparisons
Player positioning and tactical flexibility
Newcastle's upcoming fixture run and pressure
Coventry squad availability and midfield questions
Coventry wide positions and Jackson's return
Garnacho's lack of playing time and loan rumors
Harvey Elliott comparison and loan market impact
Garnacho's recovery status and squad hierarchy
Tottenham's investment and manager stability
Manchester United's Carabao Cup performance
Brighton's rotation and Arsenal's cup match
Arsenal's goals and Rashford's chance
United's luck and Maitland-Niles' goal
Brighton vs Arsenal preview and team quality
Injury updates and Alex Tremar's comments
Michael Carrick's character and management style
Managerial accountability and conspiracy theories
Brighton's cup draw and historical comparisons
Brighton's difficult away fixtures in the cup
Manchester City's predicted lineup for Sunday
Arsenal's rotation and Brentford's high-scoring game
Arsenal's cup draw and Chelsea match
Sunderland's European debut and excitement
Neutral fan perspective on new English clubs in Europe
Sunderland's emotional response and match tension
Sunderland's chances and dubious penalty decision
Player movement and penalty frequency
Sunderland's defensive trust and fixture run
Bournemouth's dominant first half performance
Liverpool's fatigue excuses and squad depth
Bournemouth's potential to win the tournament
Bournemouth's substitutions and fatigue management
Ryan's goal and goalkeeper positioning
Other European matches and squad updates
Results from other European competitions
Free hit and wildcard draft introduction
Defender choices: Bentley, Barnes, and Mahamovic
Nico O'Reilly vs Issa Diop debate
Wildcard team composition and differences
Attacker choices: Saka, Rogers, and Shaw
Wildcard activation timing and transfers
Midfield changes: Gross out for Josh King
Palacios mention and similar price options
Forest options and Newcastle similarities
Defensive bench strategy and Egan's role
Gibbs-White downgrade and Xiao Pedro return
Upcoming streams and show sign-off
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