Always Cheating FPL Podcast

Ending its tenth full season of Fantasy Premier League content, the Always Cheating hosts sign on for one last episode. We discuss an eventful GW38 full of goals, red cards, blanks, triumphs, disasters, and . . . friends. The 2024/25 season was frequently challenging, giving us a lot the chew on as we reflect on our ranks and the goals we hit or missed throughout the year. And before we say goodbye, Josh and Brandon take a moment to consider the birth, life, and legacy of this channel. A sincere thanks to everyone who's joined us along the way. Poku Forever.Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pABvgunTgg4&t=132sSupport the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW38 #MFFA #hailcheaters

The 2024/25 Premier League's season's final fantasy deadline is upon us! While we watch and wait for the remaining GW37 fixtures to play out, join Josh and Brandon as we strategize for GW38. How can we be different? How can we be optimal? How can we go wild? We discuss fixture-by-fixture what the stakes are and what we expect to see on Championship Sunday. It's been another rollercoaster of an FPL season—thanks for joining us for some or all of it. Hail Cheaters!Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXGBkYe1-psSupport the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW37 #GW38 #MFFA #hailcheaters

Big news this week: After 10 remarkable years of producing weekly Fantasy Premier League content, the Cheaters are hanging up their boots. In this episode, we take a few minutes to explain our decision and to reflect on what our amazing community has achieved. But, even as we turn the page, there are two gameweeks still remaining to close the 2024/25 season. Join us as we catch up on the big moments from this weekend and look ahead to key transfers and captaincy options for a pivotal GW37. Hail Cheaters!Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/WGvAwXijpXsSupport the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW36 #GW37 #MFFA #hailcheaters

Hail Cheaters! GW35 offered a raft of differential transfers and captains, showing FPL managers the way forward for closing gaps in a mini league or on overall rank. Brentford look like they're the pick of the bunch, as the form team with the most lopsided matchup in GW36, but who else stood out this weekend? Plus, we ponder just how completely cooked (on a scale of "well done" to "burnt") Liverpool are as fantasy options after clinching the Premier League title. Join us as we set up our teams for GW36 and target the good, the bad, and the beach teams.Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/GsoTXkq5ehcSupport the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW35 #GW36 #MFFA #hailcheaters

Hail Cheaters! In what felt like a massive weekend for Free Hit squads, GW34 saw returns for virtually every favored pick in the game. While there's still one match to go, the table is set for the FPL home stretch. Join us as we set up our teams for GW35 and look ahead to strategies for what remains with chips, fixtures, and opportunities for catching up or holding strong. We also discuss Liverpool as Premier League champions, the race for Europe, and clubs already on the beach.Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/dJK9iftJj8kSupport the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW34 #GW35 #MFFA #hailcheaters

Hail Cheaters! The FPL doubles of GW33 are still in full swing, but thus far it's been a story of single game-weekers—the likes of Mbeumo, Bowen, and Cunha. Ollie Watkins was, admittedly, a surprise hero against Newcastle, and fantasy investors will be hoping for another start midweek at the Etihad. Then it's all eyes on GW34 and the tricky blank fixtures for Arsenal, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Manchester City. With Josh navigating the deadline with just two free transfers, and Brandon unleashing his Free Hit, it's two different strategies that should inform managers in any position. Join us as we zero in on key transfers, Free Hit must-haves, and chalk vs. differential captain picks. Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/uGv0EaybtLwSupport the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW33 #GW34 #MFFA #hailcheaters

Hail Cheaters! It's peak chip season with Triple Captains and Bench Boosts a plenty in GW32. But GW33 offers still more double game-week action with twice the action for Arsenal, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Man City. So, what's the plan? Will Arsenal and Villa be distracted by the Champions League? Is there anyone on Man City we can trust to make two starting elevens? And what chips are left to capitalize on? We take it all in stride as we're hitting the season's home stretch. Join us! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/whLi2BxtJ6kSupport the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW32 #GW33 #MFFA #hailcheaters

Hail Cheaters! It was a tricky GW31 for many Fantasy Premier League managers, but the schedule is now set for a raft of double-gameweeks, beginning with Newcastle and Crystal Palace in GW32. Opportunities ahoy! Josh and Brandon discuss their plans to capitalize on chips and transfers while still navigating the looming blanks in GW34. Is it time for us to push all our FPL chips in with Isak? Or is there a better, more optimal way to go with our Triple Captain and Bench Boost chips? Plus we look at continued worries around Arsenal's form and fitness, Man City's defensive renaissance, and the dearth of midfield options. There's a lot to debate, so let's get to it! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/4X0MQl133ygSupport the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW31 #GW32 #MFFA #hailcheaters

After a long break between deadlines, GW30 is finally here. Josh and Brandon run through the International Break news, but more importantly review how this weekend's FA Cup quarterfinal results impact the fantasy schedule for the home stretch. We're getting closer to understanding precisely where the key blanks and doubles will land, so now it's the business of optimizing out FPL squads and how our remaining chips will be activated. (Crystal Palace are now exploding to the front of every manager's mind.) Injury doubts for players like Haaland, Palmer, and Wood add another layer of complexity, so let's get stuck in with this week's episode. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/OrWL06F6v9MSupport the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW29 #GW30 #MFFA #hailcheaters

Hail Cheaters! In the middle of the final international break of the FPL season, and with more than a week still to go before GW30 kicks off, Josh and Brandon have decided to relieve the boredom with something new . . . the Late-Season "Pick a Player" Game Show. The rules are simple: We flip a coin to see who picks first and then the co-hosts run through all twenty Premier League clubs, alternating turns as we go, picking just one player from each team. The goal is to pick the player who we feel will score the most fantasy points from GW30 through the end of the season. That's it. Oh, and managers count, too. Here we go! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/90k4QSTyLX4Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW29 #GW30 #MFFA #hailcheaters

Join Josh and Brandon as we recap the highs and lows of GW29, including Josh's Free Hit chip results. Plus, we touch on the League Cup win for Newcastle, what this means for Liverpool's fantasy prospects for the run-in, and how we're approaching the upcoming break for international fixtures and the FA Cup quarterfinals. Then it's time to revisit our beloved feature: Kings of the Gameweek! Looking at the top scorers in GW21–29, we assess what patterns we can discern from the teams, players, and positions that appear in the Fantasy Premier League's often overlooked "team of the week." Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/JnRiNlONYmwSupport the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW29 #GW30 #MFFA #hailcheaters

Join Josh and Brandon as we recap the Premier League's ups and downs, highs and lows from this weekend. Major disappointment for Cole Palmer punters who can only watch in terror as Salah break's the single-season points record (that he already owned) . . . in March. But it's guaranteed that Salah will not factor in GW29 as Liverpool blank in favor of their League Cup final against Newcastle. Thusly, Newcastle also blank in GW29, as do Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. So, what strategies are best suited to getting through next weekend? Josh has committed to a Free Hit and takes us through his picks for the gameweek, while Brandon will use his stockpile of free transfers to move on some useless players. With that, we take a well-rounded view of what's to come, also weigh in on Manchester City's potential impact, and deliberate heavily on the optimal captaincy options. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/-X2nc62-ZvMSupport the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating#bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW28 #GW29 #MFFA #hailcheaters

Join Josh and Brandon as we look ahead to GW28 and key FPL transfers and captain picks. The main talking point might be manufactured concern over Mo Salah's minutes against Southampton. Is that enough to scare us off the armband or even a Triple Captain chip? Plus, we recap the weekend's FA Cup results and consider what impact the quarterfinal draw will have on the fantasy calendar. A red card suspension for Cunha and head injury for Mateta complicate our thinking, too, with GW29 fixture blanks around the corner—many strategies are are still on the table, with or without a Free Hit. Hail Cheaters!  Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/UG0WfY3K-Dg Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW28 #GW29 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Josh and Brandon as we recap the highs and lows of GW26—including a postmortem on our Assistant Manager chip experiences—then quickly look ahead to Tuesday's midweek GW27 deadline. A key question is on Cole Palmer and whether he can reemerge as an FPL darling with the two best home fixtures of any fantasy pick in the next two gameweeks. Do we dare we give Cole the armband? Plus, we discuss how the GW29 blanks for Liverpool, Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace should impact our upcoming transfer and chip strategies—speaking of, what even is the optimal chip strategy at the moment? Let's dig in. Hail Cheaters!  Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/mDSRz82R3TE Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW26 #GW27 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Josh and Brandon as we recap the highs and lows of double GW25, including the continuing saga of the Assistant Manager chip. How are we feeling about Slot, Emery, and the other FPL gaffer options as we head into our first single gameweek in some time? Plus, we take the temperature on our Aston Villa, Brentford, Chelsea, Newcastle, and other debatably under-performing fantasy assets. Have we missed any picks or punts amidst the recent chip-planning chaos? And, of course, we look ahead to key transfers and captaincy options for GW26. Hail Cheaters!  Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/GuWaJ7A6ArE Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW25 #GW26 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hail Cheaters! In the first ever (to our recollection) Always Cheating Main Feed solo pod, Josh discusses the newly announced DGW25 and who will be in it based on this week's League Cup results, how the new Assistant Manager Chip has played out early on and what we can take away from it, the success of Triple Captain Salah, January transfer news, and more.  Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/j3qD1aS0JUY Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW24 #GW25 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hail Cheaters! In the first ever (to our recollection) Always Cheating Main Feed solo pod, Josh discusses the newly announced DGW25 and who will be in it based on this week's League Cup results, how the new Assistant Manager Chip has played out early on and what we can take away from it, the success of Triple Captain Salah, January transfer news, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's all kicking off this week in FPL! Special guest Dave Weigner-Lodahl joins the pod to discuss the first double-gameweek of the 2024-2025 FPL season, strategies for deploying the (now available) Assistant Manager Chip, whether or not triple-captaining Salah this week is advisable, how being an FPL manager is like being a racecar driver, and lots more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Josh and Brandon as we recap the GW22 highs and lows, including a rampant Manchester City, another Salah blank, and mounting frustrations with the Arsenal defense. Then it's onto GW23 with our thoughts on key transfer and captaincy decisions. Top of mind, with the imminent launch of the new Assistant Manager chip, and the announcement of GW24 double for Liverpool and Everton, has our strategy for the next month changed? Watch this space! Plus we take your questions, ruminate on our own fantasy squads, and much more. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/NYu_gvYazYA Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW22 #GW23 #GW24 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Josh and Brandon as we review the weekend's FA Cup action and unpack relevant FPL takeaways for Tuesday's GW21 deadline. Of course we hit upon the Arsenal vs Man United thriller, Graham Potter's debut as West Ham manager, and the continued march of an in-form Newcastle. Exactly what are we to make of Ruben Amorim's side ahead of a plum Southampton fixture? And are the wheels about to fall off our Arsenal fantasy assets? Plus, we discuss our own GW21 transfer plans and how we rate the tricky captaincy options with Salah about the face a tough defensive challenge. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/BDEMZs2nltQ As mentioned on the pod, we are horrified by the catastrophic scenes in Los Angeles, California. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the wildfires—and we know that includes many of our cherished listeners and Patreon supporters. If you're looking for a place to send aid, here is a list of businesses, schools, and neighbors that/who are in need: https://sites.google.com/view/denacommunityrelief/go-fund-me Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW20 #GW21 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Josh and Brandon as we recap the FPL festive fixtures and discuss where every Premier League club stands heading into the second half of the season. Does Liverpool have the title locked up? Is a Manchester City resurgence on the cards? How much gas does the Arsenal attack have? What's next for Chelsea? And who at the bottom of the table is primed for a run? Lots of storylines, so let's get to it. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/lIidNxaGDMU Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW20 #GW21 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Josh and Brandon as we discuss the GW17 highs and lows, including a sublime Isak hat trick, an ill-timed Saka injury, and a typical Salah masterclass. So what are we doing with Saka? Who are the obvious or not-so-obvious replacements while he sidelined? With the festive period officially here, time is of the essence as Premier League matches and FPL deadlines stack up fast. Plus we focus on GW18 and the Boxing Day slate and look for any last-minute, end-of-year fantasy edge. Happy Holidays and Hail Cheaters! Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW17 #GW18 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Josh and Brandon as we discuss the GW16 highs and lows, including a suboptimal Palmer captaincy, a Lewis Hall haul, and more points from mainstays like Isak and Mbeumo. Plus it was Spurs who put the final nail in Russell Martin's Southampton coffin. Perhaps the weekend was most notable for bringing the Premier League title closer to Chelsea's reach, with the Blues sweeping past Brentford while Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man City (again) all dropped points. But there's a lot of season to play before a trophy is etched, and a hefty chunk of that season is happening in the next 2–3 weeks during the deluge of holiday fixtures. Stay tuned as we look ahead to key transfers and captain picks for GW17, as well, and give our reviews of the newly announced Assistant Manager Chip. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/1EEyXVPI9LA Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW16 #GW17 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Merseyside postponement generated some sizable GW15 chaos and it's Cole Palmer who emerges with the headlines. How did the Cheaters' FPL teams fair and what's our strategy heading into the festive onslaught? Plus, Champions League returns this week to raise rotation concerns amongst our Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, and Villa assets. But first things first, Josh and Brandon take a deep dive into the gameweek ahead of us, running through the key fantasy transfer targets and captain options for GW16. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/ASHer26p8S0 Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW15 #GW16 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a lightning fast turnaround for Tuesday's GW14 deadline. As is customary, set your Bus Team and then join hosts Josh and Brandon as we break down the GW13 highs and lows and apply our learnings to the FPL season's first midweek slate of fixtures. Saka is on fire, Palmer is heating up again, Salah continues to boil, and Bruno is about to have his say. But who gets the armband—and who makes way when we look to mix up the template? Plus, we run through our "concern index" for a handful of other crucial fantasy assets, deciding who to sell, bench, or buy. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/hSzKCNeWsKs Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW13 #GW14 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we break down the GW12 highs and lows and look ahead to key decisions for the upcoming GW13. While Haaland and Palmer continue their run of blanks, this weekend was a fantasy masterclass by their premium counterparts: Salah and Saka. Has Saka become our biggest priority for the festive run? But GW12 wasn't just about expensive guys; budget picks in Cunha, Nicolas Jackson, and João Pedro all went supernova, giving FPL managers more options to shake things up. Next weekend's clash of Liverpool hosting Man City presents some tricky captaincy and benching decisions—or does it? Arsenal's visit to the London Stadium provides an enticing alternative. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/N9ucnjvJBDQ Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW12 #GW13 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Josh and Brandon as we catch up on International Break news including fitness and minutes played for key Fantasy Premier League assets. Who played? Who faked an injury or who had a real one? And what's the outlook for the upcoming GW12? We dig into the fixtures for both this coming weekend and the next five game-weeks for a look at which clubs have the best and worst runs. Arsenal and Chelsea have previously been highlighted as having major swings in difficulty, but how good are their runs really? Maybe it's Bournemouth who are suddenly flying under-the-radar. Plus, there's plenty of Haaland talk and speculation on Saka, Palmer, and the new Manchester United regime. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/VDWg0K4GO_A Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW12 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of this calendar year's final International Break, Josh and Brandon present the FPL Quarter-Season Awards! We sift through all twenty Premier League clubs to find the fantasy winners and losers and talk about what's surprised us most through the first eleven game-weeks. With plenty of narrative around the game's premium assets, alongside some emergent budget picks, there's plenty to celebrate. Plus, we offer some thoughts on this weekend's GW11 action, from Salah's armband to a resurgent Bruno Fernandes. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/ViCSk_otMmE Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW11 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we break down the GW10 highs and lows and look ahead to key decisions for the upcoming GW11. Salah rewarded the FPL faithful with a classic goal versus Brighton—standard service has either resumed or it never went away. Meanwhile, against Bournemouth, Haaland again disappointed. As we audition our preferred three premium (three-mium) assets, this feels like THE critical moment for the Norwegian. Stick, twist, or gloat for not having had him for weeks? And no longer a passing fad, Chris Wood continues his dominant run, surpassing even every Arsenal asset in total fantasy points. Finally, we look ahead to the last gameweek before another international break and discuss if Solanke and Spurs are for real this time. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/8H6OvBLwkJw Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW10 #GW11 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we break down the GW9 highs and lows and look ahead to key decisions for the upcoming GW10. This weekend, despite scoring early against Southampton, a heavily-captained Haaland still managed to disappoint owners, especially in the face of masterclasses from Chris Wood and Bryan Mbeumo. While many of us still fence sit on the Norwegian, is it at least time to consider a refreshed captaincy strategy? Meanwhile, other key premium assets in Palmer, Saka, and Salah all continue to perform as we grasp for more clarity when optimizing our fantasy budget. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/GQAlJcxxfFc Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW9 #GW10 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we break down the GW8 red card–infused results. It was fantasy carnage with Arsenal as Saka missed out entirely and the air continues to escape their defensive balloon. Plus faithful Haaland managers took another massive blow as the captaincy favorite blanked against Wolves. With the Saints up next (at the Etihad no less), but three blanks in a row, can we easily persist with the big Norwegian? Turning our attention to the marquee GW8 matchup of Salah vs Palmer, has Mo done enough to move up the Premium Asset Power Rankings? Then we look ahead to key transfer targets and non-Haaland captaincy ideas for GW9 and beyond. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/8tB8D24Vqrk Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW8 #GW9 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Josh and Brandon as we catch up International Break news including fitness and minutes played for key Fantasy Premier League assets. Who played? Who faked an injury or who had a real one? And what's the outlook for the upcoming GW8? We dig into which areas of our FPL teams need tweaking and where the hidden strengths might appear as Arsenal and Chelsea hit a tricky run of fixtures and Manchester City see nothing by green. "Stick or twist" is the question on every manager's mind. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/60ahS17BbgE Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW8 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we break down the Premier League and fantasy results from this weekend's GW6. Wildcarders held the narrative during the transfer window, but Cole Palmer takes all the headlines with an incredible four-goal performance against an abject Brighton. So how are FPL managers meant to react? Is Palmer a required premium asset going forward? Or can we keep taking his bursts of points on the chin? Haaland, Salah, and Saka could all hang in the balance. Plus we look ahead to GW7 with key transfer targets and captaincy favorites. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnEv_LjtGsk Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW7 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we break down the Premier League and fantasy results from this weekend's GW6. Wildcarders held the narrative during the transfer window, but Cole Palmer takes all the headlines with an incredible four-goal performance against an abject Brighton. So how are FPL managers meant to react? Is Palmer a required premium asset going forward? Or can we keep taking his bursts of points on this chin? Haaland, Salah, and Saka could all hang in the balance. Plus we look ahead to GW7 with key transfer targets and captaincy favorites. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS7j6JB91t0 Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating $500 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY! Complete this audience survey and help us give you a better advertising experience: http://bluewirepods.com/survey Our network partner Blue Wire is giving away two (2) $500 gift cards for participating. For a chance to win, you must complete the entire survey, including entering your name and email so we can get in contact with you. All responses and data will be de-identified. You will not be added to any mailing lists as a result of taking this survey. By taking this survey you agree to Blue Wire's Terms of Service: https://www.bluewirepods.com/bw-terms-of-service #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW6 #GW7 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we break down the Premier League and fantasy results from this weekend's GW5. After a feisty match between Man City and Arsenal, Haaland continues to pull away from the rest of the herd. Can Salah catch up—in our FPL estimation—despite is apparent lack of concentration and goals? GW6 also marks a big fixture turn for the Gunners and an opportunity for wildcarders to shuffle the pack. Which picks are in, out, and on hold? Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWdfnzoDSZo Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating $500 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY! Complete this audience survey and help us give you a better advertising experience: http://bluewirepods.com/survey Our network partner Blue Wire is giving away two (2) $500 gift cards for participating. For a chance to win, you must complete the entire survey, including entering your name and email so we can get in contact with you. All responses and data will be de-identified. You will not be added to any mailing lists as a result of taking this survey. By taking this survey you agree to Blue Wire's Terms of Service: https://www.bluewirepods.com/bw-terms-of-service #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW5 #GW6 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we break down the Premier League and fantasy results from this weekend's GW4. Did the typical post–International Break malaise wreak havoc on FPL? It did indeed, and Josh's wildcard squad struggled with unexpected blanks and mysterious injuries. What were our takeaways from Salah's unusually poor match against Nottingham Forrest, as well as from a resolute Arsenal in the North London Derby? And is Haaland breaking the game yet again? Plus we look ahead to a bevy of midweek Champions League and EFL Cup matches that could make GW5 planning a real headache. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/PV0vRLn_cRk Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating Win at FPL! Join Fantasy Football Hub this season with 50% off your membership at any tier using this link: https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/always $500 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY! Complete this audience survey and help us give you a better advertising experience: http://bluewirepods.com/survey Our network partner Blue Wire is giving away two (2) $500 gift cards for participating. For a chance to win, you must complete the entire survey, including entering your name and email so we can get in contact with you. All responses and data will be de-identified. You will not be added to any mailing lists as a result of taking this survey. By taking this survey you agree to Blue Wire's Terms of Service: https://www.bluewirepods.com/bw-terms-of-service #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW4 #GW5 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we catch up on news from the international break and look ahead to our squad selection and captaincy picks for this weekend's GW4. Plus, Josh debates various wildcard strategies as he looks to settle on the best setup for the upcoming Premier League fixtures. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/-GjFsWPxH94 Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating Win at FPL! Join Fantasy Football Hub this season with 50% off your membership at any tier using this link: https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/always $500 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY! Complete this audience survey and help us give you a better advertising experience: http://bluewirepods.com/survey Our network partner Blue Wire is giving away two (2) $500 gift cards for participating. For a chance to win, you must complete the entire survey, including entering your name and email so we can get in contact with you. All responses and data will be de-identified. You will not be added to any mailing lists as a result of taking this survey. By taking this survey you agree to Blue Wire's Terms of Service: https://www.bluewirepods.com/bw-terms-of-service #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW4 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join hosts Josh and Brandon as we debate the key players and strategies from this season's opening three fantasy gameweeks. While it seems daunting with so many premium assets delivering (in a big way), in this episode we look for common sense FPL takeaways beyond the usual "you can't have everyone" cliché. Is it possible (nay crucial) to have both Salah and Haaland? Is Cole Palmer as much of a factor as some think? And who are the obvious mid-price and bargain options that we've simply missed? There's much to discuss as we head into the international break. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lkrt-h1r1M Support the Cheaters and get exclusive ad-free FPL content: https://www.patreon.com/alwayscheating Win at FPL! Join Fantasy Football Hub this season with 50% off your membership at any tier using this link: https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/always $500 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY! Complete this audience survey and help us give you a better advertising experience: http://bluewirepods.com/survey Our network partner Blue Wire is giving away two (2) $500 gift cards for participating. For a chance to win, you must complete the entire survey, including entering your name and email so we can get in contact with you. All responses and data will be de-identified. You will not be added to any mailing lists as a result of taking this survey. By taking this survey you agree to Blue Wire's Terms of Service: https://www.bluewirepods.com/bw-terms-of-service #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW3 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Brandon and guest co-host Pat to discuss the weekend's barnstorming Premier League fixtures and consider what it all means for our fantasy squads. Arsenal made a title statement, but was that convincing win at Villa Park overshadowed by Erling Haaland's (triple) hat trick? Are budget picks like Emile Smith Rowe and Joao Pedro quickly finding their form? And what prompted that epic goal explosion from Chelsea at the Molineux? Plus, we look ahead to GW3 and pick the standout fixtures, optimal captains, and the all important xDIH stars. Hail Cheaters! Win at FPL! Join Fantasy Football Hub this season with 50% off your membership at any tier using this link: https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/always Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/K6MXCNw2Sgg #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW2 #GW3 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as Josh and Brandon discuss the weekend's opening round of Premier League fixtures and consider what it all means for our fantasy squads. What did we immediately get right or wrong? And what's worth changing in our teams right now versus staying patient and trusting our initial plans? Plus, we look ahead to GW2 and pick the standout fixtures, optimal captains, and the all important xDIH stars. Hail Cheaters! Win at FPL! Join Fantasy Football Hub this season with 50% off your membership at any tier using this link: https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/always Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-l0aYAbr3M #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW1 #GW2 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar Bobb injury! Valentín Barco minutes risk! Important, late-breaking Fantasy Premier League news is all over the place! In our final pre-season episode, we're joined by friend-of-the-show Dave Weigner-Lodahl to take one last look at our GW1 squads and tackle all of those nerve-racking deadline dilemmas. Hail Cheaters! Win at FPL! Join Fantasy Football Hub this season with 50% off your membership at any tier using this link: https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/always Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/csNCCd-izfY #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW1 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After all the pre-season previews and prognostication, it's time to get serious about Friday's Premier League fantasy deadline. On this episode, Josh and Brandon look at their GW1 squads and examine any looming final FPL questions. Have late-breaking transfer new/rumors changed our tinkering? Will early wildcards or chips factor into our strategies? There's a lot to get to, so let's jump in and make the 2024/25 season a fun one! Hail Cheaters! Win at FPL! Join Fantasy Football Hub this season with 50% off your membership at any tier using this link: https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/always Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvvUjI6M9RE #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW1 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our final of three player preview episodes, we take a closer look at the top defender and goalkeeper options and discuss where they each rank in terms of fantasy point floors and ceilings, injury and rotation risk, surrounding squad quality, and that all-important fun quotient. Be sure to check out our earlier forward and midfielder previews and then tune in next week for our GW1 squad reveals and the latest pre-season news. Hail Cheaters! Win at FPL! Join Fantasy Football Hub this season with 50% off your membership at any tier using this link: https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/always Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5HfCobJ-Ns #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW1 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our second of three player preview episodes, we take a closer look at the top midfielder options and discuss where they each rank in terms of fantasy point floors and ceilings, injury and rotation risk, surrounding squad quality, and that all-important fun quotient. Stay tuned for our defender & goalkeeper preview coming next week, and don't forget to check out our forwards preview from last week. Hail Cheaters! Win at FPL! Join Fantasy Football Hub this season with 50% off your membership at any tier using this link: https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/always Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qskwG57ZjeQ #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW1 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our first of three player preview episodes, we take a closer look at the top forward options and discuss where they each rank in terms of fantasy point floors and ceilings, injury and rotation risk, surrounding squad quality, and that all-important fun quotient. Stay tuned for our midfielder, defender, and goalkeeper previews coming in the next week. Hail Cheaters! Join Fantasy Football Hub this season with 50% off your membership at any tier using this link: https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/always Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/-45rYYSeEqU #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW1 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FPL site is officially live for the 2024/25 Premier League season, meaning it's again time to log in, secure a low team ID, and get down to business. In this episode, we run through initial thoughts on player pricing and changes to the overall game mechanics. Which players are priced too high, too low, or just right? Can we possibly afford Erling Haaland at £15 million—officially the most expensive asset in history? And how are we feeling about the new ability to bank up to five free transfers? Plus, we of course discuss ways we'll make this FPL season more fun than the last. Hail Cheaters! Join Fantasy Football Hub this season with 50% off your membership at any tier using this link: https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/always Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN5xkoMaI7o #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW1 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 2023–24 fantasy season comes to a end, the Cheaters take one final look at the stories, moments, and lessons learned in a year that many FPL managers found challenging. But what's changing, if anything? Whether it's emerging Premier League players and clubs or simply new ways to view and strategize around the fantasy game, join us in closing things out for the summer. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgdEMmLkWlI&t=67s #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW38 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we look ahead to the final double-gameweek of the 2023/24 FPL season! Josh and Brandon have each activated their Bench Boost chip, so there's plenty of talk about what to expect from both the high and low fantasy assets filling out our squads. Who are the best cheap defenders? Can Chelsea keep their form going? Is Richarlison an overlooked gem? Will Haaland go supernova again or is there a clear alternative for the armband in GW37? And so much more. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGVVQhto0p0&t=20s #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW37 #GW38 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we look ahead to the final double-gameweek of the 2023/24 FPL season! Josh and Brandon have each activated their Bench Boost chip, so there's plenty of talk about what to expect from both the high and low fantasy assets filling out our squads. Who are the best cheap defenders? Can Chelsea keep their form going? Is Richarlison an overlooked gem? Will Haaland go supernova again or is there a clear alternative for the armband in GW37? And so much more. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52yHzU8AHNo #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW36 #GW37 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're close to GW35's end and it's still a shootout between Son Heung-min and Cole Palmer. Brandon is joined on this week's episode by friend and veteran FPL manager Dave Weigner-Lodahl to unpack the stories of the weekend and then look ahead to a forgotten GW36 that's sandwiched between two doubles. It's a game-week that will likely come down to the captaincy pick, but have we learned anything about Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, or the two Manchester clubs that might give us an edge going into the next deadline? Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHiNqyShp18 #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW35 #GW36 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's no rest for the FPL weary as GW34 rolls on while we're already forced to turn our attention to the next batch of doubles just around the corner. What that means for both Josh and Brandon is activating their wildcards ahead of GW35 when Chelsea and Spurs will play twice. But who (apart from Cole Palmer, of course) on these mercurial teams can fantasy managers trust? Is Nicolas Jackson poised to surprise or disappoint? Can the defenses of either club produce more points than injuries? Plus, as part of our wildcard planning, we look ahead to the GW37 doubles and key teams like Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle. Hail Cheaters! Watch this episode unfold in video format on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6tcWr7uH0k #bluewirevideo #FPL #PL #GW34 #GW35 #MFFA #hailcheaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices