→ The 2014/15 season was Sergio Aguero's best ever for Fantasy returns. Seven of his goals/assists and 36 of his FPL points came in two meetings with which club that year? Scout Betting
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

PlayerTeamOdds
AgueroMCI1.72
LukakuEVE1.83
IghaloWAT2.10
De BruyneMCI2.10
RooneyMUN2.29
IheanachoMCI2.29
WalcottARS2.29
SanchezARS2.29
DeeneyWAT2.37
BentekeLIV2.40
KaneTOT2.40
VardyLEI2.40
GiroudARS2.50
MartialMUN2.50
AfobeBOU2.50
MahrezLEI2.80
RondonWBA2.80

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

TeamOdds
Manchester United2.10
West Brom2.10
Everton2.25
Liverpool2.37
Leicester2.50
Totttenham2.50
Manchester City2.60
Watford2.62
Arsenal2.75
Bournemouth3.00

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.

  1. floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Walcott to
    1. Silva
    2. Barkley
    3. Save the transfer.

    1. FISSH
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      4. Mirallas

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      3

    3. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I've gone firminio in the hope he has a good day and a potential dgw

    4. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Save transfer.

    5. Danno - Emre Canada
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I'm debating this myself, thinking Firmino or Barkley.

      1. asif316uk
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        had the same dilemma, I went Firmino purely because my rival has barkley and im a pool fan, but not much between them tbh

        1. Danno - Emre Canada
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          Haha that is exactly my reasoning plus it's on TV

    6. Fanta sea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Switch to Silva after this week providing Silva has a good game. I'd save for this week though.

  2. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    3 x Sticky Toffees in the Scout Picks

    When it comes to Quality Street they are usually the ones nobody wants

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I don't mind them, but prefer and orange or strawberry cream

      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Magic Moments 🙂

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Turkish Delights for me. Yuck.

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Racist

        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          Well done. You have just made it so.

      2. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        One of my favourites

        Yum Yum

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          Me too! 🙂

          1. Syd.
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 13 days ago

            Are you looking forward to this evenings game?

            I think it should be a good entertaining affair with 2 teams who like to play the way football should be played

      3. Clump
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Pink goo!

  3. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Let's do this,

    Myhill
    Aldy Monreal Daniels
    Ozil Ramsey Mirallas Mahrez
    Kun(C) Kane Lukaku(VC)

    Butland Cresswell Surman Souaré

    Good luck everyone

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      GL!

    2. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      ayew looking forward to 100 points?

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Cant wait for a Myhill no show and Butlands 15 pointer

  4. lennie123456789
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Aldy Daniels Evans (Jags Wolly) right order for defence? bottom of last page sorry

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Yes, IMO. Though many would tell you to play Jags, Everton will concede imho

      1. lennie123456789
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        thank you

    2. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Defo play Jags over Daniels. Always prefer the one woth home game if it's a tight decision.

  5. Holy See
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Best of luck my lovely children, and go Kunkanku! Go you formidable 3 headed, 6 legged beast!

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Lu - Ka - Ku

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Kunkanku!!! We have missed your deep and mystical prophosising 😉

  6. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    If a team has a DGW, do they also have a blank GW or do they play 39 games?

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      40 games. 1 blank = 2 compensatory games

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Grabs a beer and waits for replies*

    3. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      That depends, some will take a week off when their whole squad is scheduled to play against the parent club

  7. kj3llern
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Schmeichel

    Van Anholt - Baines - Sagna

    Ozil - Alli - Wijnaldum - Firminho

    Austin - Kane - Aguero (C)

    Bench: Hennesey - Kos - Payet - Targett

    Good to go?

    1. lennyify
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      good to go maybe get payet in

      1. kj3llern
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        For who?

  8. lennyify
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    witch 2 to bench this week ??????????

    smalling , huth , williams , alderwierld , monreal

    1. Sponge-worthy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      huth williams

      1. lennyify
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        thinking the same , thanks

  9. JabbaWookiee
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Aguero or Ighalo (C)?

    My 3 year old says Ighalo for what it's worth.

    1. Sponge-worthy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      You can't give your kids everything they want, so Aguero C.

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      He is 3 years old, how old are you?

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Old enough to know better

    3. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I'm just impressed your 3 year old can pronounce Ighalo 🙂

      1. JabbaWookiee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Hi can pronounce Zabaleta too. And staropramen.

        1. Fanta sea
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          you're czech?

  10. EatsOwls
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Lost on page -

    Was thinking Kane and Ayew to Aguero and Alli?

    1. Tshelby
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Keep Kane

  11. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Ighalo > Lukaku(C) for a 4pt hit?

    OR

    Stick and Kane(C)

  12. Spike ⚽️
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    RIP Jack Bannister cricket correspondent who died this morning 🙁

  13. donbenjam
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Bench - Mahrez or Payet? 🙂

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Mahrez

  14. Bolasie
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Arna ---> Herrera stupid transfer?
    Could get Alli instead

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Go Alli

    2. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Save

  15. Danno - Emre Canada
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    So just to break up the Mahrez or Ali questions, what do you good people say on Sagna or Daniels to play?

    1. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Trusting Citys defence without Big Vin is pretty optimistic

    2. Sergeant Garcia
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Daniels

      1. Danno - Emre Canada
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Cheers, I think its Daniels. Pen please

  16. fatherted
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    How insane for a 2 gw punt is jags/stones. Got Toby kosc Bellerin Wolschield Darmian? ?

    1. Sponge-worthy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Quite mad.

  17. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Lukaku or aguero captain?

    My rivals in 2nd and 3rd in cash league dont have aguero but i know they will do lukaku captain
    So i can be different or play it safe aghhh havent a clue

    1. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Luk is the safe option

      1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Yep dont know if i have the balls to be unsafe

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      May as well go Lukaku if the cash league is your main concern.

      1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Cheers it is lol

    3. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I'm in similar position and going with Lukaku. I would however go with Lukaku even if they would have Aguero.

      1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Same i havent a clue im only 15 points ahead of them i cant afford a aguero blank and a lukaku brace but then again can i afford a lukaku blank and a aguero brace aghhh

  18. Essrick
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    GTG chaps?

    Butland
    Belle, Dawson, Moreno
    KDB, Ozil (vc), Barkley, Mahrez
    Kane, Lukaku (C), Ighalo

    Hennessey, Alli, Daniels, Cresswell

  19. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Dying with a headcold and amidst my fever last night I dreamed Daniels got another penalty

    However this one could just be the delirium....

    1. KP02
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Look at ref for that game 😉

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Manflu can be life threatening. Comparatively to childbirth, it is far more painful.
      Keep tucked up in bed with a willing helper to attend to your every need at this difficult time.

  20. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    What do you prefer?

    A. Buy Targett and play Bellerin
    B. Buy Daniels and play him

    1. simosalminen
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      How safe is Targett? Can't play him for the next two, will he play after that. Would probably go for Daniels.

    2. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      There is no point doing A May as well save the transfer. We play Arsenal next so unlikely you'll play targett next week either.

  21. Evasivo
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Looking at "Anytime Goalscorer" I really think Ighalo could be the better captaincy pick over Lukaku.

    Pretty much similar odds to score yet Ighalo vs a broken defence and Lukaku against a decent Stoke.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Could be.

      1. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        *IS

    2. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Your reading the odds wrong

      1. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        How come? explain

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          Odds are not based on the chance of something happening. It is based on how much money the bookies can make

          1. Evasivo
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 13 days ago

            odds are exactly the chance of something happening, then in-turn how much they can make,

          2. Evasivo
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 13 days ago

            Thanks for reply btw 😉

    3. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Except Lukaku is playing Swansea and bookie-odds dont mean jack.

      1. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        meaning?

        1. TeamSteam
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          Meaning? Ighalo hasnt scored in his last 3 games, which makes him less likely to score today. His goal attempts are also dropping vastly, and Watford as a team are in a pretty big slump. And Newcastle are on the up. Assuming youre able to figure that Everton are in fact playing Swansea and not Stoke on your own.

          1. Evasivo
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 13 days ago

            haha fair point on Swans n Stoke, cant argue with that! Though re. Ighalo i'd argue that he's now 'due' or 'goal immanent' and with only 6pts behind Lukaku overall i feel there's not much difference between the two. Also Newcastle have had an improvement, but not sure they're 'on the up' still leaky as hell!

            1. TeamSteam
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 13 days ago

              While this is partly correct, Ighalos personal form has dropped considerably. Overall score really shouldnt affect your choice. Everton as a team are capable of creating and scoring 4-5-6 goals at home, Watford not so much, especially with the decline in form. But its your team, do as you please.

  22. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Kolarov and Arnie ---> PVA and Payet with 2 FT

    Hope was right decision? Thoughts?

    1. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Whats the point of thoughts now that its done?

    2. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Don't do it.

  23. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Butland
    Daniels, Bellerín, Moreno
    Payet, Mahrez, Özil, De Bruyne
    Lukaku (c), Kane, Agüero

    (McCarthy, Simpson, Ward, Westwood)

    I'm set, gtg ?

  24. Jeppe99
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Ighalo--> mitrovic good move?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I wouldn't.

    2. Tshelby
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      No imo

    3. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Probably not. But it's tempting..

      1. Jeppe99
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        I will cross my fingers and get some excitement back into the game. Wish me luck

    4. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      No before deadline

  25. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Lukaku, Aguero, Lukaku, Aguero, Lukaku, Aguero, Lukaku, Aguero, Lukaku, Aguero...should I just toss a coin for captain this week?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Aye.

    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Lukaku. Citeh are kak away from home.

    3. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Embrace the permanent Kun armband, it's one of the joys of owning him.

      Swansea will have new manger motivation too.

    4. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I can't say no to an in form Aguero.

  26. donbenjam
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    GTG guys?

    Butland
    Francis, Aldewield, Moreno
    Payet, Ozil (vc), Firmino, Alli
    Kane, Lukaku, Aguero(C)

    Mahrez, Bellerin, Huth

    1. masewindu
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Hey that's my team!!! Except for Francis and Aldewield

  27. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Lukaku has not blanked in any home matches since 17 October against Manchester United.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      So he's due a blank?

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I like these statistics. Even if they're irrelevant.

    3. 1zverGGademN
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      and still looking for a hatty 😉

  28. Number 10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Start Elliot (wat) or Hennessey (TOT)?

    1. Sergeant Garcia
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Elliot

    2. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Whoever you think will get more save points I suppose.

  29. WhoAteAllDepays
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Mad to play Mahrez over Ozil?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      No

  30. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Been trying to decide who to bench out of Alli/Mahrez

    Decided I want both in. Ozil benched it is!

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Ok.

    2. 1zverGGademN
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Arsenal Chelsea easy could finish 0-0 so... there is your point to do this 🙂