Join Adam and special guest Sam aka FPL Pricey as they dive into reviewing Gameweek 2 of the 2025/26 Premier League season as a First Look to GW3. With Baker off the grid, Adam and Sam cover
Key takeaways from Friday’s Chelsea vs. West Ham
Tottenham’s tactical masterclass against Man City
Arsenal’s depth test after Saka’s injury
Promoted sides’ performances: Burnley, Luton, Wolves
Fantasy Premier League transfer ideas: when to hold, sell, or wildcard
Debate: Bruno Fernandes missed penalty—foul consistency in the box?
Free-hit and wildcard strategy around the international break
Tune in for insight, banter, and actionable FPL tips heading into GW3!
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Eze Pickings | GW2 Team Selection
In this week’s Above Average FPL audio edition, hosts Adam and Baker deliver a rapid-fire GW2 primer. Expect deep tactical insight, data-driven expected goals analysis and no-nonsense picks.
Highlights
Tottenham Fumble: Why Spurs’ collapsed deal matters for FPL managers
Captain Debate: Haaland, Saka or Salah? Figuring out the optimal armband
Fixtures & xG: Who’s projected to score 2+ goals in GW2?
Defensive Roundtable: Saliba vs. Gabriel, Frimpong’s injury fallout
Budget Power Plays: Best £4.5–£5.5 picks to free up funds
Goalkeeper Showdown: Sánchez vs. Dubravka vs. breakout candidates
Listener Q&A: Super-chat strategy, bench orders and live-leak panic
Patreon Roll Call: Massive thanks to our new patrons this season
Sponsor Spotlight: Crypto Block Dan – get 15 min of crypto & Web3 advice
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Go Go Power Reijnders! GW2 First Look
With a view to FPL Gameweek 2 we revisit Gameweek 1 of the 2025/26 Premier League season with all the data, drama and differential gems you need. We deep-dive into:
• Reijnders: why Pep’s new £5.5m “Power Reijnders” smashed 10 points on his debut
• xG plots: who massively over-performed (and who flopped)
• Hot takes: captaincy winners, chips to burn and early template traps
• GW2 transfer shortlist: the budget pivots and premium pivots to plug next week
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Our Final GW1 Teams!
Nothing else needs to be said.....it's go time.
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Salah OUT, Power 5 IN! GW1 Draft That Defies the Norm
In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of leaving out Liverpool's talisman from your initial squad. From alternative captaincy options to unlocking premium flexibility, we explore whether fading Salah could be the edge you need to climb the ranks early. 📈
💡 Topics Covered:- Salah’s GW1 fixture vs. other premiums- Budget redistribution strategies 💸- Captaincy alternatives (Haaland? Saka? Bruno?)- Ownership psychology & risk management 🧠- Draft examples with and without Salah
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