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The Premier League returns for Gameweek 12 so Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant break down the madness of the international break, the injuries that are about to ruin FPL lineups, and the drama of Scotland, Ireland and England’s latest qualifiers. Then it is straight back into the trenches as FPL managers everywhere face the same painful question. What do we do this week?
Expect FPL warnings, transfer traps, rogue captain picks and the one thing most managers are missing when building their squads. The boys also go deep into Arsenal v Spurs with a full combined eleven, score predictions and a very honest breakdown of why this derby feels different.
What You’ll Hear This Week:
• The biggest FPL risks created by the international break
• Why certain expensive defenders must be avoided right now
• The cheap defenders and midfielders who score regular DEF CON points
• Whether Harland is a safe captain against Newcastle
• Rogue captain picks for managers who are chasing
• Why Doku might not be worth the hype
• Players most transferred in and out and what it means for your team
• The impact of AFCON on your squad
• Full Arsenal v Spurs combined eleven and score predictions
• Who actually gets into either bench when you combine both squads
The boys discuss:
- Scotland’s unbelievable qualification drama •
- McTominay becoming Maradona at Napoli
- Man United players shining after leaving the club
- Big Arsenal injury worries ahead of the derby
- Five at the back vs five in midfield
- Why Semenyo and other FPL favourites are risky
- The Doku debate
- Cheap defenders you must look at
- Harland captaincy fear
- Rogue captain choices for Gameweek 12
- AFCON squad impact
- Full Arsenal v Spurs combined eleven
- Predictions for the North London Derby
Follow @wildcardspod on Instagram and you can even join our official Wildcards Pod FPL league to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant
Key Moments:
0:00 Intro and Scotland qualification chaos
02:40 Why everyone hates England except England
03:30 Ireland late drama and Home Nations chat
03:50 Hominy turns into Maradona at Napoli
04:30 Man United players thriving elsewhere
04:42 Premier League is back and FPL stress returns
05:18 The Harry Kane debate returns
06:40 Props, banter and giving Kane his flowers
06:44 Arsenal injury blows and FPL fallout
07:29 Formation changes and two up top
08:15 Top transfers in and out this week
09:53 The Doku hype and reality check
10:47 Jenas’ defensive concerns and midfield headaches
11:23 Considering Mateta and forward line dilemmas
12:49 Pennant’s transfers and Burnley fear
13:50 Liverpool pain and avoiding their defence
14:01 Ekiteke debate and FPL rivalry
15:00 Chips remaining and triple captain thinking
16:22 Risk takers, captains and players to avoid
18:50 Rogue captain picks for Gameweek 12
19:20 Should you captain Harland at Newcastle?
20:15 Is Mbwemo away at Everton a risk
21:03 Why lesser team defenders are gold
22:00 AFCON impact on FPL squads
23:26 How Liverpool might change shape during AFCON
25:11 DEF CON obsession and midfield strategy
27:00 North London Derby build up
28:21 Score predictions
30:12 Arsenal Spur Combined starting XI breakdown
37:10 Building the bench and comparing squads
38:50 Spurs depth concerns
40:56 Why spurs have struggled at the Emirates
42:10 What Thomas Frank needs to do
43:25 Derby intensity stories from their playing days
44:04 Final thoughts and forfeit warnings
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By Pivot Productions GroupThe Premier League returns for Gameweek 12 so Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant break down the madness of the international break, the injuries that are about to ruin FPL lineups, and the drama of Scotland, Ireland and England’s latest qualifiers. Then it is straight back into the trenches as FPL managers everywhere face the same painful question. What do we do this week?
Expect FPL warnings, transfer traps, rogue captain picks and the one thing most managers are missing when building their squads. The boys also go deep into Arsenal v Spurs with a full combined eleven, score predictions and a very honest breakdown of why this derby feels different.
What You’ll Hear This Week:
• The biggest FPL risks created by the international break
• Why certain expensive defenders must be avoided right now
• The cheap defenders and midfielders who score regular DEF CON points
• Whether Harland is a safe captain against Newcastle
• Rogue captain picks for managers who are chasing
• Why Doku might not be worth the hype
• Players most transferred in and out and what it means for your team
• The impact of AFCON on your squad
• Full Arsenal v Spurs combined eleven and score predictions
• Who actually gets into either bench when you combine both squads
The boys discuss:
- Scotland’s unbelievable qualification drama •
- McTominay becoming Maradona at Napoli
- Man United players shining after leaving the club
- Big Arsenal injury worries ahead of the derby
- Five at the back vs five in midfield
- Why Semenyo and other FPL favourites are risky
- The Doku debate
- Cheap defenders you must look at
- Harland captaincy fear
- Rogue captain choices for Gameweek 12
- AFCON squad impact
- Full Arsenal v Spurs combined eleven
- Predictions for the North London Derby
Follow @wildcardspod on Instagram and you can even join our official Wildcards Pod FPL league to see if you have what it takes to beat Jenas and Pennant
Key Moments:
0:00 Intro and Scotland qualification chaos
02:40 Why everyone hates England except England
03:30 Ireland late drama and Home Nations chat
03:50 Hominy turns into Maradona at Napoli
04:30 Man United players thriving elsewhere
04:42 Premier League is back and FPL stress returns
05:18 The Harry Kane debate returns
06:40 Props, banter and giving Kane his flowers
06:44 Arsenal injury blows and FPL fallout
07:29 Formation changes and two up top
08:15 Top transfers in and out this week
09:53 The Doku hype and reality check
10:47 Jenas’ defensive concerns and midfield headaches
11:23 Considering Mateta and forward line dilemmas
12:49 Pennant’s transfers and Burnley fear
13:50 Liverpool pain and avoiding their defence
14:01 Ekiteke debate and FPL rivalry
15:00 Chips remaining and triple captain thinking
16:22 Risk takers, captains and players to avoid
18:50 Rogue captain picks for Gameweek 12
19:20 Should you captain Harland at Newcastle?
20:15 Is Mbwemo away at Everton a risk
21:03 Why lesser team defenders are gold
22:00 AFCON impact on FPL squads
23:26 How Liverpool might change shape during AFCON
25:11 DEF CON obsession and midfield strategy
27:00 North London Derby build up
28:21 Score predictions
30:12 Arsenal Spur Combined starting XI breakdown
37:10 Building the bench and comparing squads
38:50 Spurs depth concerns
40:56 Why spurs have struggled at the Emirates
42:10 What Thomas Frank needs to do
43:25 Derby intensity stories from their playing days
44:04 Final thoughts and forfeit warnings
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