This week on Wildcards, Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant bring the banter, the pain, and the big calls from another dramatic Fantasy Premier League gameweek. JJ is forced into his second straight forfeit - and Arsenal fans are going to love this one. Yes, a former Spurs man singing North London Forever. Brutal. This week’s pod is brought to you by our friends at Match Bingo to join us, sign up and use our promo code WILDCARDS to get a 200% deposit bonus, so with a £5 deposit you get another £10 to play with! Clicking the link is the best way for you to support the show https://matchbingo.onelink.me/VMlY/wildthings 18+ only, please gamble responsibly. The lads also break down: Gameweek 4 scores: JJ suffers while Pennant pulls in 80 points thanks to a solid defensive lineup and smart midfield picks. Chip strategy gone wild: over 900,000 managers played their Wildcard and 250,000 went Free Hit. Is it too early? Salah vs Haaland conundrum: can you fit both in, or is now the time to go without Salah? Striker dilemmas: Isak, Semenyo, Yoakerez, João Pedro - who’s really worth backing? Liverpool vs Everton derby: Pennant relives his Merseyside battles, the atmosphere, and why it’s never an easy fixture for FPL managers. Spurs in Europe & Bergvall hype: JJ calls him “an old head on young shoulders” and tips him as a future star. Refereeing standards rant: JJ apologises to refs from his era but the current crop get it with both barrels. EA FC 26 soundtrack: from Fred Again to Fatboy Slim nostalgia, the boys debate FIFA vs Pro Evo and their favourite football game anthems. Plus shoutouts to our Wildcards League leaders - including our latest winner smashing 90 points. 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 Got a team dilemma? DM us your questions and we’ll feature them on the pod. Key Moments: 0:00 – JJ’s brutal Arsenal forfeit: North London Forever 03:30 – Wildcards League recap & Gameweek 4 scores 06:30 – JP’s transfer moves and 80-point haul 08:00 – FPL chips gone wild: Wildcard & Free Hit strategy 09:30 – Salah vs Haaland: can you own both? 12:20 – Merseyside Derby preview & JP’s Liverpool vs Everton memories 16:30 – FPL captaincy & striker dilemmas (Isak, Semenyo, Yoakerez, João Pedro) 22:00 – JJ considers Wildcard vs patience strategy 25:00 – Liverpool’s late winners & early season form analysed 28:00 – Spurs in Europe: Bergvall hype & midfield debate 32:00 – JJ & Pennany rant on refereeing standards 35:30 – EA FC 26 soundtrack revealed + FIFA vs Pro Evo nostalgia 38:00 – Wildcards League shoutouts & weekly mug saga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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