ManagerNeil Patel-Hernandez
Neil Patel-Hernandez of Red Lobster FC faces the press after Gameweek 6.

The RookieAsks daftly
A word for the manager of Red Lobster FC: Your rank went from 3,145,812 to 4,554,323. Which way is that?
IQ 150+Red Lobster FC replies
Rank is relative, and one weak week is a large move at this stage. I expect partial reversion.
The ProfessorAsks cleverly
On behalf of the press pool, Neil: Pedro Porro is injured and still on your bench. What is the contingency plan when a substitute is a medical record?
Spin doctorRed Lobster FC replies
I refer you to the statement I have not yet written.
Haaland Captain12 pts (6 × 2)
João Pedro: 12 pts. Swapping the armband gains 12 pts so far.
Vice-captain: Raya, 3 pts
2 ptsleft on the bench
Maguire 2 · Dubravka 0 · Pedro Porro 0 · Reed 0
1still to play
9 of 10 have played. 1 player's points still to come, armband included.
Closest to the +2 DefCon bonus: 10 defensive contributions in a match for a defender, 12 for a midfielder or forward.
| Player | Club | Next | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| RayaVice-captain | ARS | NFO (A) , difficulty 3 of 5 | 3 |
Scored more than the average manager in 2 of 5 weeks, before hits.
Averaging 59.8 a week through GW5. High point: GW2 with 101. Low point: GW5 with 33.
The ProfessorAsks cleverly
Neil Patel-Hernandez, Red Lobster FC supporters want to know: Wissa's form is 0.7 and he's still in your XI. Do you believe in form, or in mean reversion?
EgotistRed Lobster FC replies
Wissa will find form, because I believe in him. That's how it works.
The ColumnistAsks cheekily
Neil, if I may: The Special Ones, just 12 behind, is breathing down your neck. Flattering or terrifying?
NonchalantRed Lobster FC replies
Hmm. Yeah. No strong feelings, honestly.
The ColumnistAsks cheekily
Let me put this to Neil Patel-Hernandez: João Pedro scored a brace. Will you present yourself with a plaque, or accept one?
Conspiracy theoristRed Lobster FC replies
Count the red cards this season. Now count the people who benefit.
*Changes every day during the gameweek.
Available, but their match is over and they did not play:
| Player | Club | Next | Pts |
|---|
| Calafiori | ARS | NFO (A) , difficulty 3 of 5 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branthwaite | EVE | CHE (H) , difficulty 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Davis | IPS | MCI (A) , difficulty 5 of 5 | 1 |
| Player | Club | Next | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherki | MCI | IPS (H) , difficulty 2 of 5 | 10 |
| Mbeumo | MUN | LEE (A) , difficulty 3 of 5 | 8 |
| Gibbs-White | NFO | ARS (H) , difficulty 4 of 5 | 2 |
| Szoboszlai | LIV | BRE (A) , difficulty 3 of 5 | 0 |
| Player | Club | Next | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| HaalandCaptain | MCI | IPS (H) , difficulty 2 of 5 | 12 (6 × 2) |
| João Pedro | CHE | EVE (A) , difficulty 3 of 5 | 12 |
| Wissa | NEW | AVL (H) , difficulty 3 of 5 | 0 |
| Player | Club | Next | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bench 1, goalkeeperDubravka | TOT | COV (H) , difficulty 2 of 5 | 0 |
| Bench 2Pedro Porro | TOT | COV (H) , difficulty 2 of 5 | 0 |
| Bench 3Reed | FUL | HUL (H) , difficulty 2 of 5 | 0 |
| Bench 4Maguire | MUN | LEE (A) , difficulty 3 of 5 | 0 |
Grand total60
5,859,109 after GW1 → 4,554,323 after GW5. Best so far: 1,805,607 after GW3.
2free transfers for GW7
Worked out from your transfer history (up to 5 can be banked), so FPL's own count has the final word. 4 made this season, and not a single hit taken.
35points left on the bench
Most wasted in GW4: 14 pts.
2 seasons before this
Here since 2024/25.
Best finish: 5,639,090 in 2024/25 (1,987 pts).
£100.6m
Up £0.6m since day one. That's the squad and the bank together.
33.0%average ownership in your XI
Your differentials, the starters owned by under 10%: Branthwaite (2.6%), Davis (7.7%).
MixedGW7–9, difficulty 3.2
Softest run: MCI (2.7). Toughest test: EVE (4.0).