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2 April 2016 1142 comments
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We’re back into the swing of the Gameweek cycle and returning to Paddy Power’s window, peering in to gather an additional set of considerations before the bell tolls on another deadline.

Before we scan Paddy’s odds for Anytime Goalscorers and Clean Sheets, we should remind those without accounts that you can sign up and take advantage of a batch of Paddy Power’s enhanced odds offers every Gameweek – this weekend is no exception.

Paddy get the ball rolling with their customary European Acca, offering 20/1 on wins for Man City (at Bournemouth), Arsenal (vs Watford), Barcelona (vs Real Madrid) and Juventus (vs Empoli).

Today’s all-important tea-time clash at Anfield is covered by two beefed-up offers, with new accounts able to get 8/1 on a Liverpool win over Spurs, or 9/1 on the visitors earning a priceless away win.

If that fails to tickle your fancy, you can dive into tomorrow’s live encounters and grab 7/1 on a Leicester win over Southampton, if 6/1 on Manchester United overcoming Everton in the later kick-off.

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 32

PlayerTeamOdds
AgueroMCI1.83
GiroudARS2.00
IwobiARS2.20
SanchezARS2.20
DefoeSUN2.29
BentekeLIV2.29
RemyCHE2.29
TraoreCHE2.29
FalcaoCHE2.29
WelbeckARS2.29
WalcottARS2.29
KaneTOT2.40
VardyLEI2.40
De BruyneMCI2.40
BonyMCI2.40
LukakuEVE2.50
MartialMUN2.50
N’DoyeSUN2.50
SturridgeLIV2.62

Sergio Aguero (1.83) has drawn blanks in four of his last five starts but retains his regular position at the summit of Paddy’s likely scorer charts. Topping this week’s Captain Poll, the Argentine has been directly involved in 66% (nine goals, one assist) of Manchester City’s goals since Gameweek 20, which bodes well for his attacking prospects against a Bournemouth outfit that conceded seven goals in their last four home ties. Elsewhere in the Sky Blues camp, Kevin De Bruyne and Wilfried Bony (2.40) sneak into view with Paddy clearly backing an away win for Manuel Pellegrini’s men.

Surprisingly, Olivier Giroud (2.00) – who has started just one of Arsenal’s last four league fixtures – has been pinpointed as the second-most likely scorer this Gameweek as the Gunners prepare to host Watford (two clean sheets in 13). Alex Iwobi and Alexis Sanchez (both 2.20) also feature highly, with Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck (2.29) not far behind. Despite their recent FA Cup defeat to the Hornets, Paddy are clearly in Arsenal’s camp for today’s encounter.

In the absence of the suspended Diego Costa – who recently received an extension on his ban – back-ups forwards Loic Remy, Bertrand Traore and Radamel Falcao all come in at 2.29 before Chelsea’s alluring trip to Aston Villa. The Blues attack will clearly fancy their chances against a Villains rearguard that has surrendered 18 goals in their previous six outings.

Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy are both pitched at 2.40 ahead of crunch ties in the title race. Having netted five goals in his last three starts, the former is well placed to punish a Liverpool team that conceded three or more goals on three occasions over their last nine match-ups. As for Vardy, he graced the scoreboard just once in his previous seven league starts but will be brimming with confidence having scored in both England internationals during the break.

CLEAN SHEET ODDS – GAMEWEEK 32

TeamOdds
Arsenal1.90
Chelsea2.00
Sunderland2.25
Stoke City2.40
West Ham United2.50
Manchester United2.50
Leicester City2.60
Norwich City2.60
Man City2.87
Liverpool3.10

With Watford failing to score in seven of their last 10 matches, it’s little wonder that Arsenal (1.90) are handed the shortest clean-sheet odds by the bookmaker. Staying within the capital, Chelsea (2.00) are also well fancied to repel a Villa attack that is looking to avoid a fourth successive blank. Chelsea have, however, gone six matches without a shut-out.

Given that Sunderland (2.25) have failed to secure a clean sheet in 16 attempts, it’s somewhat perplexing that they rank third in our table prior to a home encounter against West Bromwich Albion, who have registered a solitary blank in five. Stoke City’s valuation (2.40) for their home tie against Swansea City also looks generous in the wake of Jack Butland’s season-ending injury and an array of knocks in the back four.

West Ham United (2.50) have recorded three straight clean sheets at the Boelyn Ground, so they appear to represent good value against a Crystal Palace unit that’s devoid of a fit and proven striker. As for Man United (2.50), they could struggle to contain an Everton team that racked up nine goals in their last trio of road matches.

Leicester and Norwich City (both 2.60) are neck and neck ahead of their respective home fixtures. The Foxes earned clean sheets in six of their previous seven showdowns at the King Power Stadium, bolstering their case for investment. The Canaries, meanwhile, strive for their third consecutive clean sheet against a Newcastle squad that charts bottom for away goals (seven).

  1. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Alexis or Ozil captain?

    None of rivals have arsenal players in mini league as I've wild carded a week before. Huge differential chance.

    But which one to stick the armband on?

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Might as well go all out on Sanchez

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Hmm, probably Alexis for explosive potential.

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Alexis

    4. The Handsome Hunk
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ozil

  2. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    What's the verdict on hits for a keeper this week? Do it or just play with 10?

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Do it.

    2. merin
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I took a hit to do Butland -> Courtois

      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        That's what I'm looking at doing. WCing next week so feels a bit wrong taking a hit

  3. merin
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Play Toby or Williams?
    A) Toby
    B) Williams

    Play Alli or Siggy?
    C) Alli
    D) Siggy

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Toby and siggy

    2. Hotdogs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      my dilemma exactly!

      currently I have it on B) Williams D) Siggy

  4. Clumsy Sakho
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Still sticking with rojo? Even after yesterday's smoking incident? Please help don't know whether to take the punt. Thanks all

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Personally I wouldn't and that was before the smoking incident.....

      1. Clumsy Sakho
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Okay thanks

    2. James101
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nope

      Smalling

  5. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    AD

    1. Clumsy Sakho
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Reply fail much?

      1. JoeJitzu +42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Keep getting errors when I reply to original post then when I refresh I'm on the main 'Post Comment' box.
        Frustrating!

    2. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Reply fail to Merin

      1. merin
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Got it. Toby and siggy. No worries

  6. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Jazz sent me here.....

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      😎

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Oh, and that backline you mentioned earlier is BAD 😀

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        This 😀

  7. FantaCity
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Help ! TechnoFear !

    I updated my email address on FFS, and lost my gravatar.com image.
    I can't log in to gravatar with the (old) email address they have as it no longer works, but I can't register a new account with my existing Username either .... what's the solution? For now I've simply gone back to my old email address on FFS, but it doesn't work as a contact.

    Can some patient soul help please?

  8. Siggy Azalea
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Guys, am I good to go?

    Adrian
    Azpi - Wollscheid - Simpson - Alderweireld
    Payet (c) - All - Mahrez
    Kane - Vardy - Aguero

    Subs: Gomez - Siggy (Stoke away) - Sagna (Bournemouth Away) - Imbula

    Should i play Siggy or Sagna?

    Thanks!

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Play siggy over wolly or Toby

    2. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Play Siggy, bench Wolly

  9. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Jafooli get a wife imo

  10. The Handsome Hunk
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    On WC...

    How does she looks ?

    --------------Robles, Mignolet----------
    ---Simpson, Kosc, Reid, Sakho, Rojo
    Sanchez, Mahrez, Payet, Firmino, Ozil
    --------Lukaku, Mitrovic, Aguero

    0 ITB, Any changes would be appreciated... Thanks !! 🙂

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Looks great! Almost identical to mine, except I have Rashford and Smalling instead of Mitro and Rojo.

      1. The Handsome Hunk
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Any particular reason for choosing Rashford ?

    2. weeurquahrt
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sturridge.will outscore aguero over the dgw imo

  11. DameCorp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Which combination is better?

    A) Hennessy and Ivan
    B) Cech/Courtios and VVD

    1. FantasyFooty1985
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I would say Cech & VVD.

      Palace are dropping fast and Spurs fixtures are looking tough.

  12. FantasyFooty1985
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Any Arsenal fans on?

    Is Gabriel likely to start for Arsenal over the coming weeks? He's a pretty decent enabler especially with Ars fixtures.

    1. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      He should remain our first choice alongside Koscielny. Gabriel played better this season and offers much more attacking threat than Per. But you never know with Wenger and Per is one of our captains.

      If one of our centre backs gets injured today (I honestly don't want this) you will have much easier job choosing the right one.

      1. FantasyFooty1985
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks. He's started the last few so hopefully!

  13. Yankee Toffee
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    WC final thoughts?

    DDG, Darlow
    Toby, Simpson, Sakho, Gabriel, Cresswell
    Payet, Ozil, Mahrez, Barkley, Bolassie > Coutinho/Firmino
    Kane, Kun, Kaku

    1. The Handsome Hunk
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Gabriel is the issue, how much ITB ?

      1. Yankee Toffee
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        after that 0.0

        1. The Handsome Hunk
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Cresswell to Ward, Toby to Kosc/Bell, Gabriel to Rojo ? Possible ?

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            possible, but i dont think rojo is nailed on

            1. Mark-O
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Caught smoking in the pub. Let's see if he will start tomorrow.

            2. The Handsome Hunk
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              gabriel = Rojo

              plus you would have sure starter in GW35...

        2. Dirty Harry
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Does the 0.0 ITB include the Coutinho or Frimino transfer?

      2. FantasyFooty1985
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Fans not nailed on?

        1. FantasyFooty1985
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Gabs*

          1. Yankee Toffee
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            risky

  14. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    According to that bookie even Falcao is more likely score than Payet 😀

    But seriously. Dimitri is standout pick for this week. With bit of luck he would have got 3 assist and baps against Chelsea.

    Signing of the season

    1. Yankee Toffee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      agreed, I am on him atm

    2. Mark-O
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Isn't Falcao injured? I was like 🙄

      Currently on Payet (c)

  15. Flynniesta
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Am I mad to be without Payet or another Irons mid this weekend or should I lose one of Yaya, Arnie or Siggy for them ?

    1. The Handsome Hunk
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yaya to Payet

      1. Flynniesta
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Cheers

        1. Yankee Toffee
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          yaya is out so yes

          1. Flynniesta
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Even more reason..blaming alcohol for not being up to speed. Cheers

  16. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on my WC team?

    Darlow - Robles
    Bellerin - Rojo - Sakho - Ward - Simpson
    Alexis - Coutinho - Payet - Mahrez - Bolasie
    Aguero - Kane - Lukaku

    1m ITB

    1. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Tasty. Probably sensible to stick with some of the non DGW big hitters.

      I'm not, myself, but you may well be taking the better route.

  17. Jönny
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Last bit of shuffling...

    Janmaat and Zaha

    Or

    Lascelles and Bolassie

    (....writing it down, I realise I may have a chronic case of DGW blindness)

    1. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      are you on WC?

      i prefer the latter

      1. Jönny
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I am.

        I think I do too.

    2. Swanremainsthesame
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Double Yuk.
      Bottom table bottlers is asking for 2 x 1 point.

      1. Jönny
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I know, but when you have 10.2 to spend on a midfielder and a defender, that tends to be the market you're shopping in 🙁

    3. Farnborough's Finest
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Would prefer Lanzini or Antonio and a Watford defender.

  18. Lecky Legs FC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Anytime goalscorer odds Benteke 2.29? Read a report he was out for a month with an injury i'll keep my money thanks.

  19. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    GTG?

    Courtois
    Fuchs Alderweireld
    Mahrez Arnautovic Payet Siggy Ozil
    Vardy Kane Aguero

    Hart Williams Smith Jagielka

    1. Rabbinton
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good

  20. Rabbinton
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Courtois
    Bellerin Alder Simpson
    Ozil Mahrez Arnautovic Alli
    Vardy Kane Aguero

    Hennessey Sterling VVD Ake

    Looking to use my FT on Sterling to
    a) Payet
    b) Willian
    C) Oscar

    And who to bench to bring them in?

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Payet, bench Alli imo

  21. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Should I WC this team to give Lukaku TC next GW? Or keep and WC next week

    Forster
    Otamendi - Azpi - Fuchs
    Willian - Ozil - Payet - Mahrez
    Vardy - Kane - Aguero

    Hennessey ; Alli - Williams - Moreno

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Otamendi 😯

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Play Williams?

        1. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          No way. Haven't see Otamendi in rmts for a while

          1. Venom Snake
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            I brought him in back when they played Villa for the POD factor but hasn't been a great trade.
            No Arsenal defence worries me this week

    2. Rabbinton
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Don't WC now, TC Payet in 37

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers Rab

  22. Swanremainsthesame
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    When in doubt stick a pin.
    Chances are someone will get rested or injured in the warm up anyway,

  23. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I like my team this week despite forced to play Silva 🙂

  24. The Darkest Knight
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Help me finalize my POOR WC team.. (poor because lower value)
    Option-1
    Robles / Darlow
    Monreal / Sakho / Rojo / Ward / Dawson
    Ozil / Payet / Milner / (Firmino) / (Mahrez)
    Lukaku / Aguero / (Rondon) (0.2 in the bank)

    Option-2
    replace bracketed players with
    Coutinho, Winjaldum, Welbeck

    HELP...!!

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Opinion 1 but with Mitrovic/Rashford instead of Rondon 🙂

      1. The Darkest Knight
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        i am also thinking mitrovic

    2. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Stick with 1 I reckon.

  25. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone considering coutinho rather than firmino for their wildcard?

    Coutinho just a tad cheaper and most of firmino s points came when he played oop...which won't happen now lpool have strikers back .

    And of course firmino currently injured...

    Thanks

    1. The Darkest Knight
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I am.. please see above post 😉

    2. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I am, think he's gota better chance than firminho of consistent returns when Sturridge plays

    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I am.

    4. Flynniesta
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      If I get a Pool player, although I'm torn, it would be Cout

  26. Prøphet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Guess i am not WC'ing this week. No TC lukaku. 🙁

  27. Jay_
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Is the beginning of the article always as advertising as that? Even though I love a bet myself, it seems a bit wrong encouraging people with a free fantasy football habit to start signing up for accounts, going down a slippery slope.

    • JasonG123
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Bench one:

      (A) Wollscheid
      (B) Simpson

      Bench one:

      (1) Ali
      (2) Siggy
      (3) Vardy

      1. Ed
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        A
        2

    • FPL ElasticO
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      According to Paddy
      Aguero to score so will I captain him or be with Payet??

      Confusion Guys

      1. Swanremainsthesame
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Antonio,Payet,Lanzini;Sakho blistering pace & energy
        or
        cant cross,glass ankles,half injured,
        & ffs pass me the ball just once Aguero

        no confusion for me.

    • Jonty Rhodes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Is it good to go? 1 FT left:

      Hennessey (Forster)
      Alderwield, Huth, Bellerin (Daniels, Van Dijk)
      Payet (vc), Toure, Mahrez, Ozil (Alli)
      Aguero (c), Rondon, Kane

      2.7m in bank

      1. Hurricane Gilbert
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        If you are WCing next GW, then Rondon to Welbeck would be a nice move!

        1. Jonty Rhodes
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I am thinking about WC before Week 37? What do you suggest?

          Should I do Rondon to Welbeck now or next week?