Ask James | Thursday April 18th | Planet FPL 2023/24

On James' live stream this afternoon there's chat about tonight's Chelsea-Tottenham encounter and how it may help final FPL decisions this week which include some very nasty benching dilemmas for the weekend, particularly for those who have recently Wildcrarded. Plus, there's chat on captaincy for the weekend, the latest on Ederson's injury concerns, defensive assets for Bench Boosters and much more. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Fan View on Leicester City's Promotion with Aaron Lagor Today on Patreon: The People's Poll Patreon Special on the abolishment of FA Cup Replays For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-april-103251375 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suj and James discuss all the latest talking points for Sky Fantasy Football and this weekend provides the opportunity for some unlikely differential captaincy options with Erling Haaland and Mo Salah both lower owned than we would normally expect at this stage of the season. There's reasoning given for recent transfers, discussion on the Luton-Everton and Crystal Palace-Manchester United single gamedays which includes thoughts that the best options on those single gamedays may have next to no coverage with Everton defence and Bruno Fernandes likely to be popular. Plus, data from the last week, remaining targets for rank and transfers, listener questions, why it may take two transfers to fit Haaland back in and more... Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Ask James live stream at 12pm BST with an audio to follow shortly after conclusion Today on Patreon: Tot&Ham and Nico's Corner For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-april-103251375 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #SkyFF #SkyFantasy #SkyFantasyFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clayton joins James for a discussion on the state of refereeing in the Premier League and what can be to do improve standards the many believe have hit an all time low. But is it really that bad? What does good refereeing look like? What do we as fans actually want most, is it accuracy or is it something else? There's discussion on if VAR has actually hindered the quality of our referees and what fans actually want from the use of technology. And solutions are offered to what should be done to assist referees going forwards, which features discussion on releasing audio, getting refs mic'd up, the Wenger law, decision challenges, removing the 'high bar', and what can be done to make officiating attractive and rewarding. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Planet SkyFF s5 ep43 Today on Patreon: UCL Fantasy Semi Final 1st Leg Semi Final For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-april-103251375 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #PremierLeague #Referees #VAR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suj and James review the weekend of Gameweek 35 and for many Wildcarders it wasn't the success that many had hoped for (so far), particularly with Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka returning well in Arsenal's North London Derby victory that has left James with a sore throat. And it was a strange game that features in the discussion from all the games. As usual all the games covered including Chelsea's excellent display at Villa that yielded only a point and Manchester City overcame a period of difficulty to maintain their advantage in the race for the title that also left Forest looking nervously over their shoulder at not just Luton, but now Burnley as well. FPL assets for one week, two weeks and all weeks considered which includes those required for just 36 and 38 which may bring a number of enabling differential forwards to the table that Bench Boosters won't consider. Plus, best Arsenal assets covered, injuries have inevitably struck again and James discusses the awkward feeling for Tottenham fans in Gameweek 37 when Manchester City visit. And it is likely to have Fantasy consequences! Tomorrow on Planet FPL: People's Poll Podcast, vote available via this Tweet until 5pm BST: https://x.com/PlanetFPLPod/status/1784855515169693738 Today on Patreon: The Patreon Q'N'A and The Unanswered Qs For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-april-103251375 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #FantasyPremierLeague #GW35Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suj and James review the 6 games played in midweek as Arsenal and Manchester City went big in their pursuit of the title but Liverpool's attempt to keep pace hits the skids in the Merseyside Derby at Everton. Now focus turns from Free Hit 34 to Wildcard 35 with Suj (probably) and James both on Wildcard. On the Podcast there's a big lean in the discussion to covering FPL assets from the teams who played in midweek which features 5 of the 6 teams who have a Double in GW37 and whether assets from the likes of Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Everton and Liverpool should go alongside them for the run-in. James also gives a detailed view on Tottenham assets who have two upcoming doubles before revealing his intended Wildcard (subject to team news) and there's one player he's desperate to have but isn't likely to fit in. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: James presents The GW35 Deadline Stream Live in partnership with FPL Team at 10am BST exclusively on the Planet FPL YouTube channel Today on Patreon: The Differential Show GW35 Preview and The GW35 Team News Stream For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-apr-102812089 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #FantasyPremierLeague #GW34Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Clash of the Correspondents it's a focus on the only two teams who double in Gameweek 35 as James is joined by Chelsea fan Gary Mantle and Tottenham fan Ricky Saunders to discuss the latest at their clubs and talk about the best FPL assets from each club with many Wildcarders this week look to load up with 3 from each ahead of their two double gameweeks in 35 and 37. But neither are in good form! A Chelsea without Cole Palmer were destroyed 5-0 at Arsenal on Tuesday night and it wasn't much better for Tottenham who lost 4-0 at Newcastle 12 days ago. There's discussion on Mauricio Pochettino's future and whether defeat to rivals Tottenham next week could see the process begin for a change in the dugout. While some frustrations are beginning to creep in to the mindset of Tottenham fans and there is trepidation ahead of Sunday's North London Derby. Plus, best FPL assets discussed. Cole Palmer will be a certainty for most and so to will Heung-Min Son despite form concerns. But who else should FPL managers be investing in? Or, should they just be avoiding altogether!? Follow Gary on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/Phantomantle Follow Ricky on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/Rickysaunders77 Tomorrow on Planet FPL: s7 ep49, the midweek review of GW34 Today on Patreon: Ask James live stream and Nico's Corner For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-apr-102812089 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #CFC #THFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suj rejoins James for the Sky Fantasy Football Podcast ahead of another big night of moves where differentials will be purchased - but will they actually be differentials? Manchester United and Newcastle assets could become popular quickly and James reveals the 3 he intends to buy, it's only 3 as there was a stroke of luck when forced into a move on Sunday and one more needs to be saved for Manchester City tomorrow. But will Suj actually make the transfers he wants with a whopping 16 left and sights set on the top 1000, whilst for James entry into the top 100 has been achieved. How high could he finish? Plus, discussion for what should be an open few days for captaincy, Tottenham assets for Sunday, data from the weekend and thoughts on trying to chase down individual opponents in mini leagues Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Chelsea v Tottenham with Gary Mantle and Ricky Saunders Today on Patreon: Tot&Ham and Twitter Stories For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-apr-102812089 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #SkyFF #SkyFantasy #SkyFantasyFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the first of two Clash of the Correspondents this week James is joined by Brighton fan Sam Murray and Manchester City fan Jonny Pringle to discuss the latest at their clubs and the FPL assets of interest ahead of Thursday's meeting between the two clubs. Have Brighton stalled this season? Can they trouble City with a 12 day period to prepare? And how strong is concern that Roberto De Zerbi may move on in the summer? Man City have it in their own hands to claim the title again, but are they as strong now as they have been during previous title run-ins? Plus all the key FPL assets discussed from City, featuring concerns over Erling Haaland's form, Foden v De Bruyne, if Ederson can be relied on and best defensive assets. And has everyone forgotten that Brighton have their own Double coming up in GW37? Will the likes of Pascal Gross be wrongly overlooked? Could Joao Pedro solve the solutions for those in need of an enabling forward and are there defensive assets that should be considered? Follow Sam on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/FPLSeagull Follow Jonny on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/FPLPringle Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Planet SkyFF s5 ep42 with all the latest for Sky Fantasy Today on Patreon: Last Man Standing Quiz with Andy Cairns, Gary Mantle, James Morrison and Victor Sundal + Chip Talk on a GW35 Wildcard For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-apr-102812089 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #BHAFC #MCFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the weekend review of DGW34 Suj returns to join James to discuss the 7 games played so far and for those who took the plunge on Crystal Palace attacking assets it was likely a good weekend with all of Eze, Olise and Mateta returning well. Arsenal and Everton defensive assets also returned well but there was large rotation for Liverpool in their victory at Fulham with Trent Alexander-Arnold being the one that got away for James. But at least he did have decent coverage of Palace, unlikely a certain someone... All the games discussed with thoughts already focusing beyond the rest of this double Gameweek and towards the final 4 weeks, which particular for James means thinking beyond just the 6 clubs who double in Gameweek 37. But those 6 will still make up the majority of slots for Wildcarders but are there any good defensive assets to pick from!? Plus, more VAR controversy, especially at Goodison which led to a stinging and unusual response from Forest, thoughts from the FA Cup semi finals including the heartbreaking near miss for Coventry against Manchester United and Suj reveals that he's leaving the country, permanently. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Clash of the Correspondents, Brighton v Manchester City with Sam Murray and Jonny Pringle Today on Patreon: The Patreon Q'N'A and The Unanswered Qs For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-apr-102812089 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #FPL #FantasyPremierLeague #GW34Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Friday Merseyside Derby Clash of the Correspondents as James welcome Everton fan Sean Norton and Liverpool fan Dan Lord to discuss the latest at their clubs ahead of the big double gameweek that includes next Wednesday's meeting between the clubs at Goodison Park. There's discussion on the rivalry but why it's different to other local derbies and the battle to stay up for Everton and the race for the title where Liverpool now find themselves outsiders. Have they hit a wall? And how nervous are Evertonians following Monday's heavy defeat at Chelsea? Plus, the important FPL discussions covered, including Mo Salah for the DGW34 armband, Trent vs Van Dijk, Luis Diaz and alternatives Reds assets including a misfiring Darwin Nunez. Plus, should Everton be overlooked? There will be consideration for The Blues defensive assets and they're covered too. Follow Sean on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/spirit_blues Follow Dan on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/FPL_LocoLord Tomorrow on Planet FPL: James presents the GW34 Deadline Stream Live in partnership with FPL Team exclusively on the Planet FPL YouTube Channel at 123pm BST. Today on Patreon: The Differential Show GW34 Preview and The Team News Stream For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/schedule-april-102373754 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #EFC #LFC #FPL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices