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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. snowman
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    reasons for captaining payet over aguero?

    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      because you think he'll score more points?
      anything else is idiotic, surely?

    2. Ally - Killie Til I Die
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Man City have been shocking away from home and Payet is full of confidence after a brilliant international break

    3. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Palace have injuries and are in free fall. City's away form isn't good either.

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

      Reasons not to captain Kun:

      - Psg game on tuesday, will be subbed early
      - Long flight from South America
      - Poor away form
      - 4 players missing from starting line up and no cover from bench could affect

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

        valid points, forgot about CL game

        Payet it is!!

  2. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    My WC team stays the same. 15 changes made last night.
    Non regrette rien.

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      gd luck

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Thats the way. Same here

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

    DDG Henn
    Simpson Wimmer Cresswell (Clyne, VVD)
    Payet Silva Arnautovic Mahrez (Alli)
    Agüero Lukaku Kane

    1.4 ITB

    Anything worth a hit? I have no WC left, so its inevitable to take a hit at some point.

    Thinking of:

    A) Silva -> Özil
    B) Kane -> Welbeck

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ozil

    2. Weeb Kakashi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Alexxxxxxis

  4. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Guys, best defender for 4.5 or less apart from Simpson.

    On WC, I have Ward and considering replacing him with Gabriel for double Arsenal D with Bellerin.

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Go with Gabriel. Definitely go with 3 Arsenal whatever you do.

    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Gabriel is a good option, but i believe he will not play all games, the other option i see is Klose, now depends if you need a player with a game in gw35

      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        With Gabriel, I have 12 for 35

    3. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ward has 2dgws

      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        4 to 5 pts over those 4 games probably!

    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Get Gabriel. Frees up another blank GW35 spot which might be useful

  5. Ally - Killie Til I Die
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Chances of Willian or Firminho playing?

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

      Good and less good.

      1. Ally - Killie Til I Die
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks, thought as much.

  6. Konig Luther
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    it's crazy to play Daniels ahead of Williams?

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

      You are talking loco and I like it!

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'm starting both

      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        i'm probably buying Ivanovic, so need to bench one

    3. edfiasco
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I really want to play Daniels this week

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Apparently ref in City game likes to give pens

    4. Coldplay
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Crazier to play Targett ahead of both of them?

      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        i would say so... at least he's on my bench

    5. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I think Daniels is still on pens, so could be worth a punt.

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

      Yes i would think so. I have kept him on bench. Can you also advise me. 1 FT and WC left:

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

      2.7m in bank

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

        Yaya to Fabregas

      2. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        probably a punt with Welbeck or Defoe instead Rondon

    7. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      RMT says to do exactly that for me.

    8. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks all

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

    WC GW33 slightly modified. Basically finished. Thoughts?

    Robles, Darlow
    Smalling, Simpson, Sakho, Gabriel, Kos
    Payet, Ozil, Mahrez, Barkley, Bolassie > Coutinho/Firmino
    Kane, Kun, Kaku

    1. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'm sure you'll change something after this weekend's games. 😉

      1. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        But looks good.

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

          cheers

  8. edfiasco
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I fear I may be heading for my first disaster of the season.

    On my wildcard, 0ITB, Rank in top 1k

    Robles (Mig)
    Dann Rojo Morgan (Daniels Sakho)
    Ozil Sanchez Payet Mahrez (Lennon)
    Kun Kane Lukaku

    Good to go? Any feed back greatly appreciated.

  9. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Forster
    Bellerin, Martin, Fuchs
    Ozil, Mahrez, Siggy, Mahrez
    Kane, Aguero, Vardy

    Butland, Alli, Alderweireld, Williams

    1 FT, 0.2 itb. Who is the best one week punt for this team?
    Also should I start one from Alli or Alderweireld?

    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      2 mahrez... if one isn't Payet, i probably would pick him

    2. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      It's Firmino

  10. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    OK which is the best combo:

    A - Captain Payet and bench Alli
    B - Captain Payet and bench Siggie
    C - Captain Aguero and bench Alli
    D - Captain Aguero and bench Siggie

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

      B

    2. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      B or D. Probably B

      1. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Is Anfield more likely to be a goal fest?

        Siggie is great at nicking a goal especially away from home. It's going to be a wrench to bench him

        1. FeverPitch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah I mean it's a close call. Don't think you can make a bad decision, go with what you feel. I just think at the end of the day Spurs are streets ahead of Swansea, away form is the best away form out there, and they have the title in their sight. Think they'll put a couple past Pool

          1. Jet5605
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            My gut says it will be a score draw at Stoke with Arnie and Siggie possibly getting goals. Can easily see 2-2 or similar

            I'm leading my league by 15 and my rivals have Alli but no Siggie so it's risky but could also pay off

            1. FeverPitch
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Think you've gotta back yourself with Siggy then. I still prefer Alli but nothing worse than going against your original pick when they go on to score well!

              1. Jet5605
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Yeah thanks - it makes sense.
                I'd be kicking myself if Siggie scores and I changed my mind. If Alli scores then c'est la vie.

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

      A

    4. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A

    5. northernmuppet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'm benching Vardy and playing siggy and Ali.. Current Kun captain but 50/50 with payet

      1. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        That's a big call but good luck.
        The old Mahrez Vardy assist/goal 7 point combo is too hard to ignore.

        1. northernmuppet
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Agreed but think Ali and siggy can out score him - he's no bps or goals for lei who will keep it tight again. Could big fire though!

  11. trisonetwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Butland to ?? or get in Payet in to cover the masses?

  12. GHB
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Had Kane cap all week now starting to doubt myself and getting worried about Kun.

    Someone inspire me

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

      Liverpool 2-0 Tottenham with Kane missing penalty and sent off for decking the ref..... Meanwhile it was Bournemouth 3 -5 Man City and for the first time in football history, Aguero become first player to hit 5 goals in two matches......

      I'm sure that'll calm your nerves?!

      1. GHB
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Captaincy changed to Sergio.

        I hate Bournemouth anyway!

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

    Wildcarding next week.

    Best option for Butland this week?

    A) Cech (will he start)
    B) Courtios
    C) Adrian

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      B

    2. Coldplay
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      C

  14. Gooner Kebab
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Last minute punt:

    Fab or Willian

    1. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Fab

      1. Gooner Kebab
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Fab it is

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

      Fab

  15. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    KDB is back! That can only mean one thing, it's Aguero time!!!

  16. Weeb Kakashi
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Choose 1
    A Play Eriksen
    B Eriksen > Alexis (-4)
    C Eriksen > Oscar (-4)

    1. FeverPitch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Probably A for me

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

    GTG with WC?

    Robles/Darlow
    Bellerin Reid Simpson Dann Sakho
    Mahrez Payet Özil Sanchez Bolasie/Barkley?
    Aguero Rashford/Mitrovic? Lukaku

    Dann and Bolasie/Barkley to Utd defender and Liverpool mid in GW34.

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

      i have basically the same team but can afford Kane over Mtro
      have you got money in the bank or is your defence much more expensive

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

        Overratedd: What? Can you afford both Kane and Sanchez and a defence like mine? You must have an incredible TV. My plan is to do Dann > Smalling and Barkley > Cou/Firmino. Rashford leaves me the money to do this, but Mitro will force me to get one of Darmian and Lallana instead.

  18. Shrimp On The Barb
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Ruddy, Butland
    Toby, Azpi, VVD, Smith, Targett
    Mahrez, Siggy, Arnie, Payet, Ozil
    Kun, Kane, Vardy

    Who to bench from this mob?

    1. Jet5605
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Smith, Targett & Siggie

    2. northernmuppet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'm benching Vardy, would do him smith and targett

  19. TheEgyptianKing
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    who would you change in this wildcard def
    Simpson - Cresswell - Bellerin - Sakho - Clichy

    i) Fuchs
    ii) Gabriel
    iii) Reid
    iv) anyoneeeee

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

      Remove clichy and try to double up on arsenal's def, downgrade cresswell

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

    G2G?

    Darlow Robles
    Kosc Bellerin Smalling Sakho Simpson
    Ozil payet Mahrez Bolasie Barkley
    Lukaku Aguero Martial

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

      nice, but personally dont fancy Martial. I think the likes of Kane and Vardy will score more even without DGWs

  21. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    2 FTs before WC tonight. A or B?

    Butland + Kompany OUT

    A: Courtois + Ivan
    B: Adrian + Kosc
    C: Cech + Ivan

    Butland (Robles)
    Fuchs - Bellenrin - Toby (Kompany, VVD)
    Ozil - Mahrez- Payet- Arnie (Alli)
    Kun - Kane - Vardy

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

      B - almost what I did. Decided to keep Kompany and change a mid though.

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Oh.. I'm thinking Arnie -> Fab instead of Ivan too.

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

      B

  22. KeepCalm
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Which is more nailed?

    A. Lanzini
    B. Antonio

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lanzini.

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

      i have heard A

    3. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      B

  23. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Who to play?

    A) Williams
    B) Daniels

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

      a

    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      check my post above to have a few ideas

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

    what the consensus on starting Toby or Williams this GW?

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

      Going Williams personally. Think it might be a stale game and with Butland out, may sneak one of those set play headers in.

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

        cheers

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

          Same logic for me too

    2. northernmuppet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I'm on Toby given his attacking potential. I benched him against arsenal and regretted it..

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

    Bench 1 this week
    1)Alder (Away Liverpool)
    or
    2)Sagna (Away Bournmouth)

    Other Starting Defenders are:
    Morgan and Bellerin

  26. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Are there any football journos left in Britain who haven't used the phrase "changing of the Garde" when talking about Villa this week?

    It's awfully clever, because his name is Garde see.
    And they've changed him.
    And there's a thing at Buckingham Palace where they do a ceremonial change of personnel every hour or so.
    Get it?
    Do you?
    DO YOU?

    It's such a clever pun.
    Don't miss out using it.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      HAHAHAHAHHAH

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

      You have a lot of Gaal.

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      You can Remi on me. I will Garde your secret. 😉

  27. flippetyflop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Rate my wildcard team and plan please guys: Any obvious improvements?

    Mignolet Robles
    Bellerin Koscielny Rojo Sakho Simpson
    Ozil Barkley Mahrez Payet Bolasie
    Aguero Lukaku Martial

    GW33 Save
    GW34 - Bolasie to Milner
    GW35 - Rojo to Azpi and Payet to Willian (gives me 11 players)
    GW 36 - Aguero to Ighalo
    GW 37 - Ozil to Payet (gives me 10 DGWers)

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

      Great team and great plan. Looks solid. But I would not transfer out Payet in GW35! Rather Barkley.

  28. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Logging out of all FPL related things to stop the temptation to change my team up. 2 weeks on the wildcard has been Hell!

    Best of luck all, see you on the other side..

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Same here and same to you

  29. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I've dumped Aguero.
    Reminds me of the time I dumped RVP and he went on to score a hat trick.
    All 3 were offside as well iirc 😆

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      😯