Welcome to Episode 8 of Wildcards – where ex-Premier League stars Jermaine Jenas and Jermaine Pennant bring unfiltered football banter, insider stories and fantasy football (FPL) tactics every week. This week kicks off with a brutal forfeit game before diving deep into the biggest dilemmas in FPL Gameweek 7. From whether to keep or ditch Richarlison, to the rise of defenders like Guehi, and the eternal captaincy debate around Haaland. 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 conversation heats up with a Premier League debate around Arsenal’s title challenge: is Viktor Gyökeres really the missing piece, or will Isak prove the smarter pick? Plus, why Liverpool’s £140m Florian Wirtz experiment is dividing opinion, and what Manchester United’s stubborn tactics under Ten Hag mean for their season. Away from FPL, the boys relive the Ryder Cup drama, share the truth about captains like Gerrard, Vieira and Shearer, and reveal the funniest dressing room stories from their playing days. Expect banter, arguments, football insider knowledge and tactical tips you won’t get on TV. This week, you will hear: FPL Gameweek 7 dilemmas: Watkins, Richarlison, Isak and Guehi Arsenal’s mentality and whether Gyökeres is the striker they needed Liverpool’s slow-burn £140m gamble on Florian Wirtz Manchester United’s tactical chaos under Erik ten Hag Who were the best captains JJ & JP ever played under? Ryder Cup chaos: when golf felt like a football stadium 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 – Forfeit challenge: no “yes” or “no” rule 01:12 – Fantasy Premier League chaos: Richarlison flop & captaincy regrets 03:19 – Why defenders are game-changers in FPL this season 07:11 – Isak vs Gyökeres: who’s the better Arsenal striker option? 11:07 – Can Arsenal win the Premier League with Gyökeres? 13:13 – Isak vs Gyökeres goal debate: who scores more in 2025? 16:58 – Wildcards FPL team reveals: Watkins, Haaland, Pedro, Guehi 18:52 – Triple Captain Haaland disaster: JJ overslept deadline 21:12 – Brentford gamble: was Mbeumo the right pick? 22:23 – Manchester United crisis: Ten Hag tactics under fire 24:22 – Why United’s stubborn manager risks losing the dressing room 26:45 – FPL Gameweek 6 winner revealed: Neil Joyce’s 94-point haul 28:16 – Striker swaps: why Igor over Richarlison could be the bargain move 30:05 – Match Bingo game of the week 31:53 – Liverpool’s struggles: Palace loss, Galatasaray defeat & Wirtz debate 35:13 – Why Florian Wirtz isn’t clicking at Liverpool (yet) 38:57 – Arsenal vs Liverpool transfer energy: double standards called out 42:52 – Ryder Cup 2025: US fans accused of crossing the line 45:13 – Should golf embrace a football-style atmosphere? 47:56 – Who were the best captains JJ & JP ever played with? (Gerrard, Vieira, Shearer, Keane) 51:08 – Funniest Premier League dressing room stories revealed 55:20 – Clutch players debate: Gerrard vs Gareth Bale 56:37 – Best footballer-golfer: Pennant admits JJ takes the crown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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