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18 March 2017 1174 comments
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As befits the morning after St Patrick’s Day, Paddy will be handing out a number of hangover remedies today, from greasy breakfasts and fizzy drinks to Anytime Goalscorer and Clean Sheet odds.

There’s also the small matter of Enhanced Offers available to customers signing up today – and you don’t even have to be suffering from the mother of all headaches, or waking up at Cheltenham, or even hungover at all to take advantage.

We’ll start with the eye-popping 18-1 Paddy is offering on Liverpool to beat Man City. In the league, the Reds have won three of their last four while City have kept three clean sheets in a row. But how will their Champions League exit affect Pep Guardiola’s men? And can Liverpool win on the road for the first time since Gameweek 17?

If the answer to that last question is yes, then 18-1…

More down to earth (but stil tempting) odds are also available, like the 8-1 on Arsenal to beat West Brom and the 7-1 on Man United to beat Middlesbrough.

And if it’s a tasty Acca you crave this morning, Paddy’s got Chelsea, Everton and Leicester all to win 25-1.

Enhanced winnings are credited in free bets. Be sure to check the terms and conditions that apply on all those offers and, of course, we should state that all these specials are only available to those aged 18 or over. If you’re going to wager, please always gamble responsibly.

ANYTIME GOALSCORER ODDS – GAMEWEEK 29

PlayerTeamOdds
LukakuEVE1.90
AgueroMCI1.90
CostaCHE1.90
SanchezARS2.00
GiroudARS2.00
DefoeSUN2.10
BentekeCRY2.40
RashfordMUN2.50
SonTOT2.50
JanssenTOT2.60
AntonioWHU2.70
KingBOU2.75
HazardCHE2.75
De BruyneMCI2.80
WalcottARS2.80
SigurdssonSWA3.00


Romelu Lukaku was the runaway winner in our captaincy poll this week, with Fantasy managers clearly able to look past any possible fallout from the brouhaha surrounding his new contract and the lack of his signature anywhere near it.

Paddy is perhaps slightly less convinced, giving him equal billing at the lowest end of the market with Sergio Aguero and Diego Costa on 1.90.

The Chelsea man is well ahead Bournemouth’s current goal machine, Josh King, as the most purchased player of the Gameweek. But the Cherries midfielder is 2.75 to score at home to Swansea, which seems generous for a man who’s managed eight in his last seven while the Swans have shipped nine from their last four matches on the road.

In the absence of Harry Kane, 72,000+ new managers are hoping Son doesn’t go down for Spurs at home to Southampton tomorrow. The general feeling is the South Korean (2.50) will take over striking duties, although there’s also Vicent Janssen (2.60) to consider as well.

The Dutchman, however, doesn’t even make it into the top 30 for transfers-in this week, whereas Son is at number five – just behind Dele Alli, who is 3.00 to score against the Saints.

No mention of Southampton is complete until the words ‘Manolo’ and ‘Gabbiadini’ have been typed out. The red-hot forward is 3.40 to add to his four goals from three league starts.

Burnley striker Ashley Barnes has snuck on to the lower reaches of the top 30 chart this week, with nearly 17,000 new managers hoping he can continue his fine form. He’s scored two in his last four starts – both away – and you can get 4.33 on him to continue that trend at Sunderland.

CLEAN SHEET ODDS – GAMEWEEK 29

TeamOdds
Man United1.90
Everton2.00
Chelsea2.00
Crystal Palace2.29
Tottenham2.29
Arsenal2.29
Sunderland2.87
Man City3.10


There’s only one Man United defender – Antonio Valenica – in the top 30 for transfers-in this week, but Paddy has the Red Devils as 1.90 favourites to keep a clean sheet, which has much to do with managerless Middlesbrough being the opposition.

Seamus Coleman continues to gather new owners, and he’s joined in the top 30 this week by team-mate Ashley Williams as Fantasy managers seek a Goodison Park shut-out against Hull. Paddy’s odds of 2.00 reflect that.

Palace defenders remain under the Fantasy radar, but the 2.29 on them to blank visitors Watford is worth a look. The Eagles have kept consecutive clean sheets and the Hornets have bulged no nets in four of their last six away trips.

Stoke City’s Erik Pieters is a surprise name in the top 30, what with the Potters hosting Chelsea today.

But Mark Hughes’ men have kept three clean sheets in their last four starts and famously kept the Man City attack quiet – ruining a number of triple captaincy punts on Sergio Aguero along the way – at the Etihad last time out.

There’s a bumper 5.50 on Stoke shutting down the league leaders this afternoon.

  1. Demí
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    1500 word report on how Costa does without Hazard please? (20 marks)

    Due: 18/03/17 @ 11:29am.

    1. AC Pilkington
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Well I remember large parts of last season where Hazard wasn't in the team and Costa didn't get that many goals

      Source: my fuzzy memory

  2. Jersey
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Been deciding all week between Pickford (BUR) and Heaton (sun).

    The home team would ordinarily sway me, but Sunderland hasn't scored in 3 consecutive. And while the general feeling is that Burnley are poor away, they have scored in their last 7 away games, including against Spurs, ManCity, Arsenal, and Liverpool.

    It feels like Heaton is the right choice to me. What say?

    and thanks.

    1. Over Midwicket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Heaton, for me. Sunderland don't keep cleanies.

    2. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Pickford for me, home advantage and Burnley don't do away clean sheets.

  3. Coufal, So Good
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    RMWCT
    Pick Jaku
    Alonso Walker Coleman Valencia Stephens
    Sanchez Kane Son Siggy King
    Lukaku Costa Gabbi

  4. AC Pilkington
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    With Hazard out, does that make Costa a slightly less attacking option this week?

  5. Petes Sake
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Is Son worth a hit?

    1. Tibidabo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      In or out?

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Child abuser. Reported.

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Depends who you're selling

      1. Petes Sake
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Antonio. I'm childless, so they are safe... for now.

    4. NilSatisNisiOptimum78
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No imo, Janseen a threat

      1. Petes Sake
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers, you may be right: I just read a Guardian article saying Poch has told him it's time to step up.

  6. Clifford☯
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Heaton
    Alonso Valencia Baines
    Eriksen Mane Coutinho Sigurdsson
    Costa Lukaku(C) Gabbiadini

    Mannone* Fletcher Daniels amat

    A) Coutinho to Sanchez for (-4)
    B) Leave it as it is. Good to go.

    Cheers.

  7. Zeeco
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    On -8 this week shall i WC,when's best week to WC?

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Whenever it suits you

    2. Legomane
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Wc for a -8?...I think not..

      1. Zeeco
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers mate

  8. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    The source saying Belgium know that Hazard has picked up a muscle injury is very reliable. Its who Ben Dinnery used as a source to confirm injury story

  9. n-doggg
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    A. Brunt to Valencia
    B. Cout to hazard
    C. Cout and Anichebe to king and costa
    D. A + B (-4)

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A
      Hazards out

  10. Urchin
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hope I get a reply at third time of trying 🙂

    Grant (Heaton)
    Alonso Davie Coleman (Amat, Brunt)
    Firmino Son Siggy TCarroll (Grosicki)
    Kun (C) Lukaku ACarroll

    Already taken 8 point hit

    Two questions:
    1. Grosicki to King for a hit (will make it minus 12)
    2. Captain Kun or Lukaku? (I lead my ML rival by 20 and he may captain Lukaku)

    Cheers!!

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      1. No
      2. Who do you think will score more?

      1. Urchin
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I always think Kun will score more, he is Kun, but he dosent always 😉

        Thanks!!

    2. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No more hits and Kaku

    3. STONEROSES
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No

      Lukaku

    4. KING CITY
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Keep team as it is and kaku (C)

    5. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks guys, looks like a consensus there 🙂

    6. HammersFan
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Wouldn't get king in for a hit now with his fixtures.

      Betty to play safe and captain lukaku I think as if he hauls will punish you

  11. von mistelboom
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Morning lads. Struggling with this decision - If you HAD to bench one:

    A) Vardy
    B) Andy Carroll
    C) Mirallas
    D) Zaha

    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mirallas or Carroll

    2. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mirallas, not a hundred percent starter

    3. von mistelboom
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks guys - mirallas it is!

  12. Zizou
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Heaton
    Baines Alonso holebas
    Siggy sanchez mane eriksen king
    Lukaku(c) llorente
    (Jaku, Carroll, evans, olsson)

    Correct lineup??

    Still unsure over Carroll and llorente

    1. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, correct!

      1. Zizou
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks Roll on Carroll goal now

        1. Urchin
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Three I would say!!
          Am dropping him next week, hope he gives one final hurrah

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Hmm, Carroll fixture is good, but form poor

  13. IEVGEN87
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Firm + Kun > Sanchez + Costa for -4 yay or nay?

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Nay

    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      no

    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No way
      Have you seen Liverpool defend this season?!

  14. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Bench
    Carroll LEI
    Mirallas HUL

    1. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mir

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mirallas has goal and assist in last two
      Carroll has nada

    3. Zlatan Time
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mirilas

    4. KJT123
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      AOA

  15. Zlatan Time
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    G2G????

    AOA activated this week.

    Heaton
    Alonso - Coleman
    Sanchez - Alli - Siggy - King - Carroll
    Lukaku (C) - Kun - Gabiadini

    Bench - Jaku (EVE) Pieters (CHE) Gibson (MUN) McAuley (ARS)

    1. Trae44
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Looks good

    2. STONEROSES
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure if tom Carroll & Gabbi away to Spurs justify AoA. Would be tempted to save & play McAuley myself..

  16. Corona Macallan
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    DeRoon or Can?

  17. Kalou
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Play one.

    A.mcauley
    B.pieters

    1. Jumping Jurgen
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mcaulay

    2. Jersey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

    3. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Pieters

      1. Kalou
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks:)

  18. Jumping Jurgen
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    If Firmino was fit would you start him ahead of Deeney for this GW?

    1. Torres76
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Oh yes

  19. Emp
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Has firminho bwen pictured in training?

    1. Jumping Jurgen
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      "Jurgen Klopp expects Roberto Firmino to be fit to lead the line against Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday" James Pearce of Liverpool Echo...

  20. Weilong7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    not trying to cause a stir but what are the chances in your opinion of LKK being benched due to the contract issue?

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Reported. Scaremongering.

      1. Weilong7
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        i have him in my team as well and wanted to put the armband on him.. then my friends raise this up..
        just asking of opinions.. i still think he will play no matter what

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I'm only joked. It's a valid point. I think he plays, too.

    2. Zlatan Time
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Never thought about this tbh

      1. Weilong7
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        yeah i didnt thought of that at all as well..

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      0 %

      He will 100 % be off in the summer if he's benched.

    4. Jersey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      0%

      Koeman said so in yesterday's presser.

    5. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Koeman said it's no reason the bench him. Benching him will only force him further out of club and cause a huge upset for the remainder of the season amongst staff, manager, players and fans. Cannot see it happening!

    6. Weilong7
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      thanks guys for the replies.. just a random thought cause he will be my cpt hence being paranoid lol..

  21. enrico.palazzo
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    So hazard's out!?

    De Roon > Son? -4

  22. Torres76
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hi All

    Here's my team

    Heaton
    McCauley, Coleman, Alonso
    King, Mane, Son, Antonio, Siggy
    Costa, Lukaku (C)

    1. Should I play Llorente?
    2. Who should be benched?

    Thanks 🙂

  23. GreatCarragherReef
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    morning all, has there been any talk about Firminos injury?
    Its sterling or him out this week

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Check the Liverpool echo website and don't be lazy

      1. GreatCarragherReef
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        haha says you, literally the worst poster on here

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Firmino will play. Anfield express just reported it.

      1. GreatCarragherReef
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        i did look though, cheers.

  24. Indio
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Morning all, should I do Ibra > Defoe for -4?

    Used my free for Kane > Costa, and can't decide how to take the hit.

    Heaton, Robinson
    Alonso, Coleman, Baines, Pieters, Maguire,
    Mane, Firmino, Siggy, King, Fletch
    Costa, Ibra, Lukaku
    0.8 ITB

  25. LukeyLuke777
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    G2G here folks? AoA activated.

    Pickford
    Coleman Baines
    Eriksen Siggy Mane Sanchez (c) King Llorente Carroll Lukaku (vc)

    Grant Cedric Brunt Friend 0ft 3m itb

    1. Caesar Salahd
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Looks good

      1. LukeyLuke777
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers.

    2. Zlatan Time
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      G2G

      1. LukeyLuke777
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers lads.

  26. Astronautovic
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Did kun to kane
    Kane was out
    Now did kane phillips to defoe haz for -8
    Now haz out
    This means goodbye top 10k

    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Learn from your mistakes

      1. Pep says
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        This! Don't be blinded by point ones, at this stage of the season, they aren't important. -8 for Defoe is not worth any the cash!

  27. Caesar Salahd
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    What to do guys?

    A) Play Brunt
    B) Play Stones
    C) Brunt > Valencia -4

    1. NestorC
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      in your case i guess C

      1. Caesar Salahd
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers

    2. LukeyLuke777
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      C in the longterm, not sure that -4 pays off this week.

  28. NestorC
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Any news about FunesM, will he start? Or should I do Brunt to Valencia for a hit? Cheers

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Depends how RM lines out the team. It's possible he'll start place of Baines. Who knows..

  29. WE GO FOR IT
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Currently on

    Foster
    Coleman Walker
    Zaha Coutinho Mane Siggy Antonio
    Llorente Lukaku(c) Kun

    Bench: Heaton | Holebas, McAuley, Love

    1FT and 0.5 itb
    What to do?

    A. Antonio -> Son
    B. Antonio -> Walcott
    C. Zaha/Antonio, Kun -> Alli/Eriksen, Defoe/Deeney/Costa (-4)
    D. Antonio, Llorente -> Son, Deeney (-4)
    E. Save

    1. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Keep Zaha!! And Llorente. Antonio maybe. I fancy Son this week

      1. WE GO FOR IT
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I was on the same. Son did well last time Kane was out.

  30. Sting in the Tail
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    I was going to buy Valencia for the double game week cover but was concerned about him being rested after the international break. I've decided instead to do Foster > Dea Gea as he rotates really well with Jak until the end of the season. Feels a bit dullard but I think long term it could pay dividends. Thoughts?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      If I got De Gea I would play him every week regardless of fixture.

    2. Pep says
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Got DeGea on WC. Safest way into their defence and not as expensive as Valencia either allowing me to keep Coleman until double GW fever strikes!