About this episode

The episode features Erik Ibsen, the current world number one in FPL, discussing strategies as the season nears its end.

With just 2 gameweeks to go, the pod are joined by the current world number one in FPL, Erik Ibsen, as he looks to seal the title in his first ever season. Who's the best captaincy option in gameweek 37? When should Chris play his bench boost? Did producer Joe get Erik on in hopes to sabotage him? There's an FPL-themed Sutton Death and the pod reaches a new corner of the world. To get in touch - email fpl@bbc.co.uk or Voice notes on WhatsApp to 0800 028 9369. Premier League commentaries on 5 Live and BBC Sounds this weekend: Sunday 17th May - 3pm - Leeds v Brighton Sunday 17th May - 5:30pm - Newcastle v West Ham Tuesday 19th May - 7:30pm - Bournemouth v Manchester City Tuesday 19th May - 8:15pm - Chelsea v Tottenham (Sports Extra)

Topics covered

• FPL
• soccer
• captaincy options
• bench boost
• Premier League

Keywords

• FPL
• Erik Ibsen
• captaincy
• bench boost
• Premier League

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