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That FPL Draft Gameweek 8 Waiver deadline is approaching FAST, so who are the BEST players to pick up for your draft side? We reveal our top targets, list some potential breakout stars and highlight some hidden value picks to help you get the edge over your rivals! In this week's FPL Draft Zone, we review the standout GW7 performers, analyse the underlying statistics and identify the best GW8 waiver picks across goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards. KEY TALKING POINTS: 🔵 ILIMAN NDIAYE – Could Antoine Semenyo's injury make the Manchester City midfielder one of the biggest GW8 waiver opportunities? 🎯 PEDRO NETO – Two goals in GW7 - but is the Chelsea winger worth a punt? 📈 JOHAN MANZAMBI – Four attacking returns in three starts. If he's free on your waivers, what are you waiting for?!? 📊 DIEGO GÓMEZ – We called it! Attacking returns AND DEFCON potential. Is it time to place your faith in the Brighton midfielder? 📅 GAMEWEEK FIXTURE ANALYSIS Which Premier League teams have the most favourable upcoming fixtures? Which players should you target now, and which should you avoid?  Who are the long term options you can store on your bench for a week or two, and then bring in when the fixtures swing?  We identify those key opportunities that could give your FPL Draft squad a crucial advantage. 🏆 KEY GW8 WAIVER PICKS We have those all important GW8 Waiver Picks - with Chelsea defensive assets, Ipswich options, DEFCON beasts and Spurs stars all on the agenda.  Plus we reveal our top three favourite waiver targets ahead of Gameweek 8. Who could transform your FPL Draft team and improve your title chances? 🔔 Please SUBSCRIBE to The FPL Draft Zone for weekly FPL Draft waiver picks, Gameweek previews, player analysis, DEFCON statistics and Fantasy Premier League Draft advice.  We're here to help you find the best available players, win your waiver battles and climb your league table. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Gameweek 7 Recap 4:24 - Player Spotlight: Johan Manzambi 5:21 - Player Spotlight: Victor Muñoz 6:14 - Player Spotlight: Pedro Neto 6:59 - Player Spotlight: Diego Gómez 7:52 - Player Spotlight: Evanilson 8:40 - Player Spotlight: James Maddison 9:50 - DEFCON Comparison 13:05 - Fixture Focus - The Good And The Bad 14:14 - GW8 Fixtures 15:00 - Goalkeeper Waiver Picks 15:50 - Defender Waiver Picks 21:07 - Midfielder Waiver Picks 28:18 - Forward Waiver Picks 31:17 - Top 3 Waiver Picks #FPLDraft #FPL #FantasyPremierLeague #Gameweek8 #GW8 #DraftFPL #FPLhelp #FantasyFootball #FantasySport #FPLanalysis #PremierLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gameweek 6 is DONE AND DUSTED, and it delivered some huge FPL Draft talking points. With Gameweek 7 fast-approaching, we identify the best waiver pick ups, hidden gems, breakout players and potential game breakers for your Fantasy Premier League side.  In this week's show, we break down the biggest GW6 performances, analyse the underlying stats and reveal our key targets for GW7 across defenders, midfielders and forwards.  We discuss:  🔥 Standout performers, bonus point winners and defensive contribution beasts  🎯 GW7 WAIVER PICKS – The best available players to target  📊 PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS – A deep dive into Jérémy Doku, Kobbie Mainoo, Diego Gómez, Jaidon Anthony and Yéremy Pino. Who is delivering, and who can sustain their form?  📈 UNDERLYING STATS – We take a look at the key underlying metrics to give your side an advantage over your rivals.  📅 FIXTURE FOCUS – We assess the next three gameweeks and work out which sides have the best upcoming fixtures.  🏆 TOP 3 GW7 WAIVER PICKS – We narrow down our waiver recommendations to a stellar Top 3.  PLAYERS DISCUSSED INCLUDE:  Erling Haaland, Bukayo Saka, Jérémy Doku, Jack Hinshelwood, Oscar Bobb, Maxim De Cuyper, Kobbie Mainoo, Diego Gómez, Yéremy Pino, Jaidon Anthony, Jayden Bogle, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Ben White, Bruno Guimarães, Johan Manzambi, Carlos Baleba, Noni Madueke, Jean-Philippe Mateta and more.  🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO FPL DRAFT ZONE for weekly FPL Draft advice, Gameweek previews, waiver recommendations, player rankings, DEFCON analysis and Fantasy Premier League Draft strategy.  Whether you're playing in an 8-team, 10-team or 12-team FPL Draft league, we're here to help you uncover value, spot opportunities and get one step ahead of your opponents.  CHAPTERS  0:00 - Intro  1:30 - GW6 Review  5:18 - Key Performers To Target  10:36 - xGI Leaders Comparison  15:11 - Fixture Focus - The Good & The Bad  16:52 - Defender Waiver Picks  20:45 - Midfielder Waiver Picks  28:38 - Forward Waiver Picks  30:19 - Top 3 Waiver Picks  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BEST FPL Draft waiver picks for Gameweek 6 are here!   In this FPL Draft GW6 preview and waivers episode, we go fixture-by-fixture through the standout out Fantasy Premier League Draft waiver targets, injury opportunities, returning players, DEFCON beasts and potential breakout picks ahead of Gameweek 6.   We cover Arsenal v Leeds, Aston Villa v Brentford, Chelsea v Bournemouth, Ipswich v Fulham, Sunderland v Brighton, Manchester United v Spurs, Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest, Hull v Everton, Liverpool v Manchester City and Coventry v Newcastle - identifying the players who could be available in your league and and are worth acting on NOW.   We also look at:   ⚽ The best and worst fixtures for Gameweek 6 🚨 The latest injury doubts and potential replacements 📈 Players with strong xG, xA and xGI numbers 🛡️ The defenders and midfielders delivering DEFCON points 💎 Under-rostered FPL Draft differentials worth targeting 🔄 Players returning from injury who could become waiver opportunities 👀 Potential changes to starting XIs after the international break 🏆 Our Top 3 FPL Draft waiver picks for GW6 If you play FPL Draft make sure you SUBSCRIBE to The FPL Draft Zone for weekly waiver advice, player rankings, fixture analysis and everything you need to win your draft league - and turn notifications ON so you don't miss the next episode! 👇 WHO IS YOUR NUMBER ONE WAIVER TARGET THIS WEEK? Drop yours in the comments, and tell me if I've missed any other top picks!   CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - GW6 Injury Doubts 2:05 - GW6 Fixtures 3:12 - GW6-8 Fixture Difficulty 4:42 - Arsenal v Leeds Preview & Waiver Picks 12:02 - Aston Villa v Brentford Preview & Waiver Picks 16:10 - Chelsea v Bournemouth Preview & Waiver Picks 19:46 - Ipswich v Fulham Preview & Waiver Picks 24:11 - Sunderland v Brighton Preview & Waiver Picks 28:23 - Manchester United v Spurs Preview & Waiver Picks 33:19 - Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest Preview & Waiver Picks 37:10 - Hull v Everton Preview & Waiver Picks 40:57 - Liverpool v Manchester City Preview & Waiver Picks 44:40 - Coventry v Newcastle Preview & Waiver Picks 48:33 - Top 3 Waiver Picks for Gameweek 6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules - but what happens next, and how will it impact your FPL Draft team? In this special, we break down the potential fallout from the Manchester City charges - and what possible punishments could mean - not just for City, but for the entire Premier League and FPL. Could City face a massive points deduction? Could they be relegated ot even expelled from the Premier League? What happens to their remaining fixtures? Could the number of relegation places change? And what would happen to City's players if the punishment they received was particularly brutal? We look at: ⚖️ What Manchester City have actually been found guilty of 📉 The possible points deductions and sporting sanctions 🚨 Could Manchester City be relegated or expelled? 📅 What could happen to Premier League fixtures and results 🔄 The potential impact on City players and transfers 🏆 What it could mean for the rest of the Premier League There are still major steps to come, and the sanction has not been decided. Manchester City continue to plead their innocence, and have said they will appeal, and the scenarios discussed are possibilities rather than predictions. If you enjoy football and FPL Draft content with a bit more depth SUBSCRIBE to The FPL Draft Zone! #FPLDraft #FantasyPremierLeague #FPL #ManchesterCity #ManCity #PremierLeague #ManCityCharges #115Charges #GW6 #Gameweek6 CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - The Charges 3:03 - The Process From Here 3:51 - Scenario 1: No Sanctions This Season 12:59 - Scenario 2: Points Deduction 14:56 - Scenario 3: Huge Points Deduction 16:18 - Scenario 4: Expulsion From The Premier League 19:49 - Wrap & Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're five gameweeks in, so is it time to rethink what we thought we knew about FPL Draft? In this international break special, we dig into the numbers from the opening five gameweeks to find the players and teams every Fantasy Premier League Draft manager MUST reassess. We look at: ⚽ The Premier League's underlying xG and xGC numbers 📊 The players dominating attacking involvement 🎯 Shots on target, chance creation and finishing efficiency 🛡️ The new DEFCON monsters emerging for Draft managers 📈 Players whose underlying numbers suggest more could be coming 📉 Early-season performances that may NOT be sustainable 👀 Plus some ridiculous stats you probably haven't seen Five gameweeks isn't enough to tell us EVERYTHING, but it's enough to start spotting patterns and acting on them. Subscribe the The FPL Draft Zone for waiver picks, trades, rankings and more! CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Attacking Masters 4:21 - Defensive Kings 7:05 - The REAL Top 6 (Based on Underlying Metrics) 9:45 - Murillo - Draft Gold? 11:03 - Jeremy Jacquet - Draft Gold? 12:27 - Key Players for Attacking Involvement 16:50 - Top 8 Players for Attacking Involvement 17:34 - Ultimate DEFCON Teams 18:10 - Ultimate DEFCON Beasts 20:31 - Anton Stach - Draft Gold? 21:41 - Elite Shot Monsters 24:15 - Josh King - Draft Gold? 25:27 - The Best Chance Creators 27:31 - Morgan Gibbs-White - Draft Gold? 28:42 - Granit Xhaka - Draft Gold? 30:07 - Ridiculous Stats 32:40 - No Forwards, No Problem? 33:32 - Gameweek 6 Fixtures 35:23 - Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FPL Draft waivers are nearly here, and Gameweek 4 has given you some big clues about who you need to target, hold and potentially drop before it's too late. In this episode of The FPL Draft Zone, we break down the biggest lessons from GW4, before identifying the best GW5 waiver picks for your Fantasy Premier League Draft team. Which players are genuinely breaking out? Who is defying their historical data? Which underperforming players should you hold? And who are the upcoming gems who take you one step closer to title glory? Another gameweek is done, but there's another on the horizon - it's time to act now before that pesky international break! CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - GW4 Recap 3:34 - Player Spotlight 11:14 - DEFCON Comparison 13:39 - Fixture Focus 15:04 - Gameweek 5 Fixtures 15:59 - Goalkeeper Waiver Picks 17:25 - Defender Waiver Picks 22:58 - Midfielder Waiver Picks 30:00 - Forward Waiver Picks 32:33 - Top 3 Waiver Picks Don't forget to subscribe to the pod so you never miss and episode, and please leave us a nice comment as it helps with that curious thing called... THE ALGORITHM...! #fpldraft #fpl #fantasypremierleague #gameweek5 #GW5 #waivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gameweek 3 has given us plenty to think about - and now it's time to act. We break down the biggest lessons from GW3 and then turn our attention to those all-important Gameweek 4 waivers. Who is genuinely breaking out? Who should you hold despite a slow start? And who should you be targeting before your rival managers get there first? Three gameweeks in and the picture is starting to become clearer - this is where good draft managers start making moves! Subscribe to The FPL Draft Zone for weekly draft analysis, waiver picks, rankings and strategy throguhout the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Gameweek 3 Recap 3:51 - Key Performers from GW3 11:34 - DEFCON Player Comparison 14:04 - Fixture Difficulty Dilemmas 16:08 - Goalkeeper Waiver Picks 17:20 - Defender Waiver Picks 21:26 - Midfielder Waiver Picks 29:13 - Forward Waiver Picks 31:44 - Top 3 Waiver Picks 33:30 - Goodbye 11:34 - DEFCON Player Comparison14:04 - Fixture Difficulty Dilemmas16:08 - Goalkeeper Waiver Picks17:20 - Defender Waiver Picks21:26 - Midfielder Waiver Picks29:13 - Forward Waiver Picks31:44 - Top 3 Waiver Picks33:30 - Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transfer Deadline Day is DONE - so what does it all mean for your FPL Draft team heading into Gameweek 3? In this episode of The FPL Draft Zone, we break down the biggest deadline day transfers, assess the new Premier League arrivals worth knowing about and reveal our best GW3 waiver picks. We're looking at which new signings are genuinely worht a waiver claim, which existing players have seen their FPL Draft value rise or fall after the transfer window, and the players sitting on your waivers who could make a huge difference to YOUR title chances. Subscribe to The FPL Draft Zone for weekly waiver picks, rankings and FPL Draft analysis throughout the season. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Arsenal 1:52 - Aston Villa 3:06 - Bournemouth 3:23 - Brentford 3:42 - Brighton 5:09 - Chelsea 5:42 - Coventry 6:56 - Crystal Palace 7:19 - Everton 8:23 - Fulham 8:43 - Hull 9:02 - Ipswich 10:20 - Leeds 10:41 - Liverpool 11:44 - Manchester City 14:29 - Manchester United 14:45 - Newcastle 15:55 - Nottingham Forest 16:46 - Spurs 18:32 - Sunderland 19:56 - Goalkeeper Waiver Picks 22:57 - Defender Waiver Picks 26:04 - Midfielder Waiver Picks 31:36 - Forward Waiver Picks 35:11 - To Do List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FPL Draft Gameweek 2 is almost over, so what have we learnt this time around? We break down the big GW2 FPL Draft winners and losers, highlight the players whose stock is rising, and urge caution over a few options facing Draft managers ahead of those Gameweek 3 waivers. Which players should you be targeting? Who should you be worried about? And where might there still be an opportunity to get ahead in your Draft League? #FPL #FPLDraft #FantasyPremierLeague #PremierLeague #Gameweek2 #Gameweek 3 #waivers CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - GW2 Results 2:12 - Crystal Palace v Manchester City 7:33 - Liverpool v Nottingham Forest 14:50 - Bournemouth v Everton 20:14 - Coventry v Hull 23:00 - Spurs v Newcastle 24:54 - Chelsea v Brighton 29:27 - Leeds v Brentford 36:14 - Sunderland v Fulham 38:45 - Manchester United v Ipswich 44:46 - Aston Villa v Arsenal 45:07 - Transfer Deadline Day & To Do List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gameweek 1 is almost over - but what have we actually learnt? We break down the biggest FPL lessons from the opening weekend of the 2026/27 Premier League season - the players who strengthened their case, the warly warning signs, the surprise performers and the names you should already be thinking about on those waivers. Which pre-season assumptions survived GW1? Who suddenly looks even more valuable? And which performances should we absolutely not overreact to after just one game? Everything you need to reassess your FPL Draft squad after the opening weekend is RIGHT HERE! Subscribe to The FPL Draft Zone for weekly draft analysis, rankings, waiver picks and strategy throughout the 2026/27 Premier League season. #FPL #FPLDraft #FantasyPremierLeague #Gameweek1 #GW1 #FPLTips #FPLAnalysis #Waivers CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:57 - Arsenal v Coventry 10:28 - Hull v Manchester United 14:53 - Everton v Crystal Palace 20:11 - Ipswich v Sunderland 23:03 - Nottingham Forest v Leeds 26:17 - Brentford v Spurs 30:20 - Brighton v Aston Villa 33:58 - Manchester City v Bournemouth 38:14 - Newcastle v Liverpool 42:32 - Draft FC Offer 43:03 - To Do List Check out our ever-changing Top 150 FPL Draft rankings at Draft FC. Sign up for one month free using the below referral code - and let's win that title! https://draftfc.co.uk/?ref=fpldraftzone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pre-season is over. The evidence is in. Now comes the bit that matters - what does it means for your FPL Draft? We got through all 20 Premier League clubs and deliver our pre-season verdicts, picking out the players who have forced their way into the conversation ahead of draft night. For every team, we flag the star players of pre-season, question whether one prominent performer will actually get minutes once the competitive action begins, reveal our FPL Draft Gamble, and identify One to Watch - a player who won't make your draft-night squad but could become a factor as the season unfolds. Who has genuinely improved their draft stock? Who are we being sucked in by? And which names should be on your watchlist? The final clues are in. DRAFT NIGHT IS COMING. I've also teamed up with Draft FC and my top 150 rankings are now part of their pre-season pack. Sign up for one month free using the code:    https://draftfc.co.uk/?ref=fpldraftzone   CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - Arsenal 5:11 - Aston Villa 6:56 - Bournemouth 9:23 - Brentford 11:23 - Brighton 13:55 - Chelsea 15:48 - Coventry 17:47 - Crystal Palace 20:07 - Everton 22:21 - Fulham 24:07 - Hull 25:39 - Ipswich 27:03 - Leeds 28:37 - Liverpool 30:33 - Manchester City 32:57 - Manchester United 35:17 - Newcastle 37:35 - Nottingham Forest 39:18 - Sunderland 40:48 - Spurs 43:30 - Draft FC Offer 44:10 - To Do List Don't forget to subscribe to The FPL Draft Zone so you never miss and episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Premier League’s biggest summer signings are here – but which ones should FPL Draft managers actually be excited about?   In this episode, we work our way through the 20 most expensive Premier League transfers of the summer, plus a handful of wildcard picks, to describe who is worth the risk on draft night!   Subscribe to the FPL Draft Zone for more FPL Draft strategy, and if you want access to our full list of Top 150 FPL Draft Rankings ahead of the new season, sign up to Draft FC for one month free using our bespoke referral code! https://draftfc.co.uk/?ref=fpldraftzone   CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - Top 20 Most Expensive Premier League Signings 21:37 - Other New Signings Rated 24:36 - Draft FC Offer 25:56 - To Do List #fpl #fpldraft #fantasypremierleague #fantasyfootball #premierleague #fpltips #fplanalysis #fpldraftstrategy #fpldrafttips #fantasypremierleaguedraft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone’s ignoring them. You shouldn’t be. In this episode of The FPL Draft Zone, we count down the players who aren’t getting the attention they deserve ahead of the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League Draft season. These aren’t your obvious first-round superstars – these are overlooked players, underrated picks and potential draft night bargains who could add serious quality to your squad once the biggest names have all been taken. We break down why each player is being undervalued, look at the numbers behind their potential and explain where we’d be prepared to take them on big night. If you enjoyed his episode, please like and subscribe to The FPL Draft Zone on YouTube so you never miss an episode, or if you're an audio listener, subscribe to the pod and leave a five star review! I’ve also teamed up with @draftfc and my top 150 rankings are now part of their pre-season pack. Sign up for one month free using the code: https://draftfc.co.uk/?ref=fpldraftzone CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Players YOU Need To Consider 15:27 - If He Moves, He's Gold 17:10 - Draft FC Offer 18:37 - To Do List #fpl #fpldraft #fantasypremierleague #fantasyfootball #fpltips #fpladvice #fplstrategy #fpldrafttips #fantasypremierleaguedraft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who deserves to be a first-round pick in FPL Draft? In this episode, I reveal my Top 20 overall rankings ahead of the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League Draft season. From the obvious elite picks to the players I'm significantly higher on than most managers, I explain the thinking behind every ranking and where I believe the biggest draft night value can be found. Whether you're planning out your draft rankings or looking for an edge on your league rivals, this episode is packed with insights to help you make better decisions on draft night. Get involved! If you found this episode useful, please leave us a five-star rating and follow us on whatever podcast platform you're listening to us on. It only takes a few seconds, but it makes a huge difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The FPL Draft Zone, we count down our Top 10 midfielders and forwards for the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League Draft season. From elite first round picks to those players who we believe are undervalued, we explain the thinking behind every ranking - including a few controversial ones... As draft night edges ever closer, this episode will help you identify the players worth targeting early, and the names you may want to avoid. Let us know if you agree with our rankings, and give us your Top 10 picks in the comments! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to The FPL Draft Zone for the 2026/27 Premier League season, give us a five star rating on whatever podcast platform you're listening to us on, and leave a nice comment too! #FPL #FPLDraft #FantasyPremierLeague #FantasyFootball #PremierLeague #FPLCommunity #FPL2026 #FantasyFootballAdvice #DraftRankings #FantasyPremierLeagueDraft CHAPTERS 0:00: Intro 1:38: Top 10 Midfielders 16:00: Narrowly Missing The Cut 16:30: Top 10 Forwards 27:25: Forwards That Miss Out 29:46: One To Watch 31:23: To Do List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices