As FPL returned after international break, we’re here to assess the fallout as Haaland rolls on, Mateta bags a hattie (and could’ve had more) but others falter – and Ange is shown the door after just 39 days.

First we give a mention of the dawning Dyche era at Forest and its possible fantasy football ramifications, and then it’s on to our main topic this week: has the midfield actually disappointed as some are suggesting, or is it just that Semenyo’s ridiculous performance has distorted our perception?

And then in form vs fixtures, a focus on forwards and defenders – in particularly Palace and Chelsea assets, plus Big Nick Woltemade.

Plus finally one week punts, a best captain chat and perhaps a quiet week for our teams with Sam having just wildcarded and Tom desperately attempting to keep his knee in check.

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Normal service resumes as FPL returns this weekend!

Following our in-depth look at analytics and this season last week with Si Analytic (do go check that out ICYMI!), today Tom & Sam go into the Gameweek 8 preview.

We cover any news during a quiet international break and any potential ramifications for managers been.

And then it’s onto form vs fixtures, with several picks under the microscope including big Nick Woltemade and those from swing teams Chelsea, West Ham and Leeds, a one week punt update and a cursory nod to any captaincy debate.

But really, we’re all just here because Sam’s on his wildcard and we want to see what he’s cooked up, so we spend much more time on that at the end!

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Analytick Boxes | FPL IB 2 with Simon FPL Analytic

Continuing our series of international break guest episodes, this time Simon is back to join Sam & Tom to cast his analytical lens over a few areas topping FPL managers’ agendas this season.

Covering thoughts some key men’s rise and fall, defcons, the next bloc of 4 games and Sam’s now active wildcard, it’s a nice relaxed international break chat as we enter a weekend without fantasy football.

Back again next Tuesday for our GW8 preview.

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Come join us for some celebration as Sam’s TC goes gangbusters, and some (now customary) schadenfreude as Tom manages to bench a 13 point haul from his man Gabriel.

Then stay for a discussion on fixture swings in #fantasypremierleague, as we identify 3 kinds of swing – mini, midi, maxi – and how all of these feed into managerial strategies as we try to achieve success as this game.

Plus in form versus fixtures, more unusual names are bothering the data nerds, in one week punt it’s a quiet one all round, and for best captaincy perhaps it’s more clear than it could’ve been on paper.

And finally, our teams for the week ahead – is Sam pushing any buttons, or muddling through? And how can Tom screw it up this time?

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Tom’s pressed the button after a all-time bad start, and Sam’s probably triple captaining Haaland. So it’s an interesting week for us on the pod, with our #fantasyfootball futures in the balance as we play around with our chips and – especially in one of our cases – try to start again.

We look through all the options for chips, and explain why we’re taking the paths we’ve chosen: will it work for you? Check out the show and see.

Plus a real mix of unusual characters in form vs fixtures, reflecting the unorthodox assets thrown up by the start of the season, our one week punt picks for gameweek 6 and also a (non?) discussion on captaincy.

And Tom’s wildcard team revealed.

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Join Tom & Sam to discuss if the tectonic plates of #fantasypremierleague have shifted. Is Haaland the new king? Do we fade Mo? Are Villa and Forest now villains? And is DefCon fuelled big at the back sustainable?

Plus many players under the microscope in form Vs fixtures, one week punt update and perhaps a shorter captaincy calls chat this round.

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As a return to Premier League action gallops into view, Sam’s back on the pod to assist Tom in this week’s preview of Gameweek 4.

And it’s an interesting one, with transfer window deals potentially shaking things up, injuries and managerial changes around the place, and, for some fantasy football managers, buttons being pressed when it comes to Wildcards and Free Hits.

We’ll discuss all of that, as well as running through a few key players in form vs fixtures catching the eye, provide a one week punt update and discuss best captains before revealing our setups for this week – have either of us pressed a button?

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We’re in for a Sunday night edition this week and this time – as we’re in international break, Sam’s on holiday and Tom’s about to go too – Tom take the opportunity to catch up with the very first WGTA cohost, Nick!

We haven’t got much of an agenda in this fireside chat which mostly covers discussion on how FPL has evolved in the 9+ years since we founded WGTA, how our games have changed (especially with the advent of algorithmic, analytical FPL) and observations about how the game may continue to grow. Plus a bit of chatter about how we’re doing this season.

Normal service is resumed Tuesday 9th.

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It’s not been the best start for us. But why? Time for a quick examination to see if we’ve just been plain unlucky or if we feel like we’ve got it totally wrong as the early couple of weeks bring nothing but below average scoring to kick off this week’s show.

Then, it’s onto form vs fixtures: are we losing faith too soon in some, while jumping onto others when they could merely be a flash in the pan?

Plus the one week punt update and a discussion on captaincy where this week seems an uncertain, split pin week.

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After a rather lackluster opening weekend, we’re glad to be given the chance to talk out our various grievances this week as a lot of sliding doors moments deprive us of a fire start.

In form vs fixture, we look at the three key risers this week – Reijnders, Semenyo and Wood – to ask if the early reactions merit an early purchase, plus look at other options out there given what we’ve seen… knowing it’s just been one week.

Also an update on the one week punt and also best captain for the week ahead, before we spend time analysing potential moves for our own sides.

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