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23 January 2016 1840 comments
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Hold fire on that Saturday morning transfer, Paddy Power are here to add another set of variables to your thinking.

Before we scan their Anytime Scorer and Clean Sheet reckoning, here’s a rinse through Paddy Power’s enhanced odds for those of you looking to back your picks with a few quid.

You can get straight into the action with today’s early kick-off, with Paddy offering enhanced odds of 6/1 on a Liverpool win over Norwich for new customers.

Paddy’s domestic acca offers massive odds of 25/1 on wins for Tottenham (at Palace), Man United (vs Southampton) and Leicester (vs Stoke). Meanwhile, the tea-time live encounter at Upton Park is covered by Paddy’s special which dangles 5/1 on a win for Man City over West Ham.

Finally, new accounts can get a huge 7/1 on an Arsenal victory in Sunday’s Emirates meeting with Chelsea.

Be sure to check the terms and conditions on all those offers and, of course, we should state that all these specials are only available to those aged 18. If you’re going to wager, always gamble responsibly.

ANYTIME GOALSCORER ODDS – GAMEWEEK 23

Player Team Odds
Aguero MCI 1.72
Lukaku EVE 1.83
Ighalo WAT 2.10
De Bruyne MCI 2.10
Rooney MUN 2.29
Iheanacho MCI 2.29
Walcott ARS 2.29
Sanchez ARS 2.29
Deeney WAT 2.37
Benteke LIV 2.40
Kane TOT 2.40
Vardy LEI 2.40
Giroud ARS 2.50
Martial MUN 2.50
Afobe BOU 2.50
Mahrez LEI 2.80
Rondon WBA 2.80

Paddy have pinpointed Sergio Aguero (1.72) as the most likely scorer this Gameweek in the wake of his brace against Crystal Palace. Considering that West Ham United lay claim to just three clean sheets at home, Kevin De Bruyne (2.10) and Kelechi Iheanacho (2.29) also feature in their assessment, with Manuel Pellegrini’s men clearly backed for goals in East London. Once again, De Bruyne is selected as the most likely midfielder to score in the Gameweek.

That pushes Aguero’s big captain rival, Romelu Lukaku, down to second in Paddy’s reckoning – providing further food for thought for those “fortunate” enough to have that choice this morning.

Despite drawing blanks in his last three starts, Lukaku has been tipped at 1.83 for Everton’s home clash against Swansea City. The Swans have shipped six goals in their previous trio of league ties and have posted a solitary clean sheet on their travels, so the Belgian frontman does look well placed to end his comparative dry spell.

Like Lukaku, Odion Ighalo (2.10) has failed to net in his last three starts but enjoys a favourable match-up as Newcastle United make the trip to Vicarage Road. Only three teams have conceded more away goals (21) than the Magpies, prompting Paddy to also hand Troy Deeney (2.29) short odds. Given the Magpie’s injuries in defence, it’s difficult to see Watford’s vibrant front two coming out of that encounter without profit.

Wayne Rooney’s (2.29) recent scoring form – five goals in four matches in all competitions – has ensured that Paddy are backing the United skipper strongly ahead of his collision with Southampton. The Saints’ rearguard won’t be pushovers at Old Trafford, however, having kept consecutive clean sheets via Ronald Koeman’s new 3-5-2 setup.

Intriguingly, both Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez are both pitched at 2.29 for Arsenal’s home encounter against Chelsea. Sanchez’s valuation reflects his explosive potential from the bench, yet Walcott’s pricing looks off when you discover that he’s bagged just one goal in his last 10 appearances. Oddly, Paddy have given the Gunners midfield pair shorter odds than Olivier Giroud, who sits out at 2.50 for an anytime goal against the Blues.

Jamie Vardy (2.40) sneaks in before the Arsenal striker. The Foxes record-breaker is in the midst of a six-match goalless streak but next faces a Stoke City defence that was breached five times in their last couple of road clashes. We also have to presume that he’ll be handed spot-kick duties for today’s clash following Riyad Mahrez’ recent misses, furthering Vardy’s chances of breaking his barren run.

Ahead of their respective away fixtures, Christian Benteke and Harry Kane can be backed at 2.40. The former is unlikely to start at Norwich after completing 90 minutes in Liverpool’s midweek FA Cup match, while the in-form Kane will fancy his chances against an Eagles outfit that conceded eight goals over their last three Gameweeks.

CLEAN SHEET ODDS – GAMEWEEK 23

Team Odds
Manchester United 2.10
West Brom 2.10
Everton 2.25
Liverpool 2.37
Leicester 2.50
Totttenham 2.50
Manchester City 2.60
Watford 2.62
Arsenal 2.75
Bournemouth 3.00

Once again we’ve got a tie at the very top of Paddy’s clean sheet rankings. United’s commanding home form again finds them backed strongly for another shut-out with Southampton the Old Trafford visitors: no team has conceded fewer home goals (4) than Louis van Gaal’s men.

West Bromwich Albion sit alongside United, with Paddy backing them to record just their third clean sheet in 13 match-ups when Aston Villa roll up at The Hawthorns. Much of this has to do with Villa’s own plight rather than the Baggies’ record at the Hawthorns. Tony Pulis’ men have mustered just three shut-outs on home turf, but with only five goals in their last six, it’s clear that the failings of Remi Garde’s outfit are the key factor here.

We’ve a Merseyside duo next in our table and, when you consider that Everton (2.25) rank top for goals conceded at home (20) this term, their pricing against Swansea appears to harbour minimal appeal. Again, it’s the visitor’s form that’s the key variable: the Swans have registered just eight goals on their travels, only Newcastle have scored fewer (5) away from home.

Meanwhile, Liverpool (2.40) locks horns with Norwich City at Carrow Road and, yet again, it seems to be all about the opposition – Alex Neil’s men have mustered just four goals across their last five matches.

Given that Leicester recorded shut-outs in their last two home ties, they could attract investment at the 2.50 mark. Tottenham (also 2.50) sit alongside them and look the pick of the bunch, as they prepare to duel a Palace side that’s failed to score in its last five outings. Spurs have conceded just nine goals on their travels – a tally matched only by Man City.

There’s little to separate Manuel Pellegrini’s men and Watford (2.60 vs 2.62) with regards to their clean-sheet potential. The Hornets will do well to stifle a rejuvenated Newcastle attack that’s scored five in two matches, while the Sky Blues could make it four shut-outs in five if they can shackle Dimitri Payet’s influence on the Hammers at Upton Park.

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  1. Sooda
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Morning Guys , kindly advise when the deadline is for the winter wildcard ...

    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Erm. Already gone

    2. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      GW38

    3. HearMeRoar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      You don't have a 'Winter wildcard' you just have one now to use any time before the end of the season.

      1. Sooda
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Great thanks very much

    4. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No deadline, use it when you want.

      1. Sooda
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Great thanks very much

    5. mad_beer ✅
      10 years, 9 months ago

      GW39 would be the wrong week to use it.

    6. Epic Fail
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No deadline.

      Also have a read of the rules. There are some chips you can use.

    7. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      There is no deadline.

    8. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      There is no such thing as a winter wildcard anymore

  2. Acquafresca
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Butland
    Moreno, Daniels, Simpson
    KDB, Ozil, Mahrez, Alli
    Aguero(c), Kane, Luk(vc)

    Subs: Bellerin, Westwood, Ward

    All set?

    1. La Roja
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No

      Start Bellerin instead of Daniels

      1. Acquafresca
        10 years, 9 months ago

        On PKs.

        1. La Roja
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Gets penos every week then? Captain the fecker

          1. Acquafresca
            10 years, 9 months ago

            no but some stat on the ref doing the SUN vs BOU game gives lots of PKs and SUN concede the 2nd most.

            1. KP02
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Thats what I read mate 😉 Ref loves a pen 😛

      2. mad_beer ✅
        10 years, 9 months ago

        ^This

    2. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      VC > C. All set.

    3. Jack93
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bellerin in for moreno

    4. Ed
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Would be tempted to start Bellerin over one of the defenders. Other than that, all good

  3. Pedram
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Play Butland or Myhill?

    1. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Butland is gonna end up playing anyway

    2. Gunner77-
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Butland

    3. Lyonnais
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Myhill

    4. Toothless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Is Myhill not second choice for wba now?

  4. weeurquahrt
    10 years, 9 months ago

    With taking a hit to get in Baines.Need Ryan Bennett to show up to get a back three ,kolarov is the enabler....

  5. adased
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Who should I captain?
    A)Aguero
    B)Kane
    C)Giroud
    D)Payet
    E)Oscar/Arnie
    Payet scores against big clubs,and I daresay City is a big club

    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Whoever you think will score the most points from those

      1. adased
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I've no idea tbh

    2. Chucky
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

  6. Chucky
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Bench One
    A) Ozil
    B) Alii

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 9 months ago

      B

    2. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Probably Alli, but I'd expect both to get points.

    3. Arteta
      10 years, 9 months ago

      B

    4. Chucky
      10 years, 9 months ago

      cheers

  7. Hamstergod
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Kane a decent captain option?

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No

      1. Hamstergod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Why?

        Was on Lukaku, but if Mirallas starts I fear he might not be the best option

        1. Epic Fail
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I sold him.

          1. Hamstergod
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 9 months ago

            I can understand why, he's been frustrating most of the season

    2. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No

    3. Stats Don\'t Lie
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, its who I'm on now.
      It's a real tough call between kun, Kane and Lukaku for me

      1. Hamstergod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 months ago

        yeah, exactly. Just considering the oposition and such I think he might have a slightly better chance than Lukaku, if I had Aguero I'd definitely consider

    4. mad_beer ✅
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yes is my C this week.

      1. Hamstergod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Good luck !

  8. ZLNR
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Fixture vs Form very apparent in the Captain choice today
    Lukaku vs Aguero anyway

    I really can't decide

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Lulu

    2. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Aguero on form

      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Is one game, form?

        1. Bøwstring The Carp
          10 years, 9 months ago

          This, one away goal against a poor Watford side. People are underestimating West Ham massively

          1. Hamstergod
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 9 months ago

            To be honest I can see WHM winning that game but I do expect them to concede and it's most likely going to be him who scores

          2. Toothless
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Haven't they managed about 3 home clean sheets this season?

        2. Hamstergod
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Well the fact he played a whole game and scored = form in his case

        3. TeamSteam
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Hes scored in 3 of his last 4 games. Thats form.

        4. ZLNR
          10 years, 9 months ago

          If you look at players I always find they follow a good game with another. Mahrez and Vardy early season Defoe and PVA. May only get 2 weeks of results but still seems that the chance of a good week directly relates to previous week

  9. Gunner77-
    10 years, 9 months ago

    DDG (Henn)
    Moreno Bellerin Walker (Simpson, Williams)
    Mahrez Ozil Payet Barkley (Stanislas)
    Lukaku(c) Kane Aguero

    G2G? 😀

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Go with head, not heart. Play Simpson.

      1. Gunner77-
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I'd really be tempted.

    2. Lyonnais
      10 years, 9 months ago

      yes, G2G!

      1. Gunner77-
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks!

        1. Ha.
          10 years, 9 months ago

          He's lying

          1. Gunner77-
            10 years, 9 months ago

            😛

    3. Arteta
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Good to go!

      1. Gunner77-
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Ta!

  10. OptimusBlack
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Who To Play ?

    A- Zomua v.s Arsenal (A)

    B-,Cresswell v.s City (H)

    1. Lyonnais
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. Gunner77-
      10 years, 9 months ago

      B

    3. Licious Lizard
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Zouma slightly more likely to keep clean, but Cresswell slightly more likely to have att returns imo.

  11. HuttonDressedasLahm
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Mirallas (c) ers unite!

    ***Tumbleweed

    1. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Owner 0/

    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hell of a diff if it gets a result.

    3. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Biblethump

  12. Lyonnais
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Play Bellerin (CHE) or Nyom (NEW) ?

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Nyom

    3. ZLNR
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Beller

    4. Arteta
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bellerin

    5. Lyonnais
      10 years, 9 months ago

      thanks all !

  13. crichardson
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Courtois, Myhill
    Moreno, Nyom, Ward, Wollscheid, Bellerín
    Barkley, Mahrez, Payet, Özil, De Bruyne
    Lukaku, Kane, Deeney

    Trying to squeeze Kun into the above team, any ideas?

    2 FT and 0.3 bank.

    1. Hakchak
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Deeney and KDB out

      1. crichardson
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Which MID?

        1. ZLNR
          10 years, 9 months ago

          De Bruyne

          1. crichardson
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Not enough $. Need to make 3 transfers...

        2. Toothless
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Alli

    2. Licious Lizard
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mahrez->cheapie + KAne -> Kun?

  14. Jonny Sutt
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Who to start?
    A)Sanchez
    B)Stanislas

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ha! That looks so wrong

    3. Arteta
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

    4. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
      10 years, 9 months ago

      the chilean without a doubt

  15. MDK
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Captaining Lukaku over Aguero rightly or wrongly due to the following:

    West Ham have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 4 home games
    They've not lost in their last six at home
    Lukaku has either scored or assisted in his last 6 home games
    City have scored 3 goals in their last 6 away games

    ....I think please correct me if I'm wrong

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mirallas (c)
      Aguero (vc)

    2. InSaneMan-e
      10 years, 9 months ago

      You're right, but you have to take other stats into account

      -Lukaku has blanked in the last 2
      -Aguero has just come back from a stormer of a week
      -West ham have been very good, but they did lose to Newcastle....is their form about to take a down turn?

      It's tough though, both have an argument

    3. El Patron
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Those who captain Kun over Lukaku this weekend are donkeys, don´t listen to them.

    4. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Only thing you missed is Aguero is in red hit form,but yes agree app else. Kaku is my captain.

  16. KaBoZ: Kids,don't Drin…
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Play:
    A) Francis
    or
    B) Simpson

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 9 months ago

      B

  17. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    FFS Community is full of players with great knowledge who are keen to help other.

    Ultimately you HAVE to go with your gut.

    Good luck for this GW everyone !

    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Make my own decisions? What is this nonsense?

      1. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 9 months ago

        ^^

    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 9 months ago

      To you too FG.

  18. Deulo10
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Play Nyom, Simpson, or Bellerin?

    1. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Simpson

    2. Gunner77-
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bellerin

      1. Ha.
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Simpson

    3. WALOR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bellerin, cha!

  19. Bobby_Baggio
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Start Creswell or Williams?

    1. Sailboats
      10 years, 9 months ago

      cresswell

    2. WALOR
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Cresswell

  20. WALOR
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Bench one:

    Bellerin
    Darmian
    Dawson
    Daniels

  21. RassDogg
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Decision changed...

    Aguero Captain FTW!!

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Good luck 🙂

      1. RassDogg
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks and to you too! Burying my head in the sand for tomorrow's game!

  22. Tibbs
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Which GK to play?

    1) Butland

    2) Schmeichel

    Gut says Schmeichel as he is at home but Butland is an anomaly and could get save points?

    1. Jack93
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Both will concede . butland will get more save point

    2. Ha.
      10 years, 9 months ago

      The friendly ghost

  23. Jack93
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Help me which one should i bench

    Alli, kdb, mahrez, 0zil, payet,

    1. bodgejob
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I have the same dilemma, thinking of aoa

      1. Jack93
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Already used it. Currently kdb to bench looking at his poor away form

  24. Jafooli
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Out: Anita
    , Armstrong
    , Bigirimana
    , Cabella
    , Cissé
    , Colback
    , de Jong
    , Dummett
    , Good
    , Haidara
    , Krul
    , Mbabu
    , Obertan
    , Taylor
    , Tioté
    , Toney
    , Williamson

    😯

    1. Toothless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Atleast Armstrong is tearing up League 1 😀

  25. bodgejob
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Worth playing AoA?

    Defenders: Moreno Simpson Smith

    Front 8: KdB Ozil Alli Mahrez Payet
    Kane Aguero Lukaku

    1. Sailboats
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No, KDB might not start

  26. Number Four
    10 years, 9 months ago

    People banging on about Daniels on pens.

    Bournemouth had three pens in 22 games.

    Good luck with that tactic.

    1. Over Midwicket
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Guessing you didn't have him last week?

      1. Number Four
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Irrelevant to my point.

        My point is don't just play him because he's on pens.

        Pick him if he's the right defender for your team each week.

    2. Gunner77-
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Every Daniel's owners are gonna win FPL

      Bookmark it

    3. The Road Dogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 9 months ago

      three goals for a defender though makes a huge difference (assuming he scores them all...)

      1. Number Four
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Not if you're playing a poor team's defender over a team that keep clean sheets.

    4. Vincent Adultman
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Got an assist last game and has good underlying attacking stats irrelevant of pens. Bournemouth also getting some cleanies now. For 4.6 that's great value.

  27. Over Midwicket
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Start:

    A) Bellerin (CHE)
    B) Moreno (nor)

    1. Gunner77-
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A

    2. InSaneMan-e
      10 years, 9 months ago

      B for me

  28. blind faith
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Chelsea have scored 8 goals in the last 3 premier league games. Why start Bellerin over Moreno?

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Blind faith in an arsenal cs...

      1. Ha.
        10 years, 9 months ago

        This

    2. bodgejob
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Play moreno then

  29. Krul Runnings
    10 years, 9 months ago

    I can absolutely guarantee that I end up benching the wrong defender(s) this week

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      10 years, 9 months ago

      And captaining the wrong player

  30. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Best 5.2 goalkeeper, selling Myhill

    A) Forster (4.8) tough next couple of fixtures, but def looks good recently, fixtures then are good
    B) Boruc (4.5) cheaper, fixtures not too bad
    C) Schmeichel (4.5) bad fixtures approaching, but def has improved
    D) Mignolet (4.8) not expensive, ok fixtures, but is Liverpool
    E) Lloris (5.2) most expensive, better keeper, Spurs going well, good fixtures. Dier dbl up
    F) other

    Help please