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

    Feel like i want to make a transfer but don't see any pressing issue this weekend. Saving would help in the long run. Anything you lot can see?

    Butland (Hennessy)
    Toby Dawson Huth (Kosc OShea)
    Mahrez Alli Ozil KDB (Arnie)
    Kane Kun Ighalo

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

      Looking good to me

    2. Flintstone
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I'd save myself.

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

      Yeah, better save it 🙂 Good to Go!

    4. HearMeRoar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Save

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

      Thanks lads

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

    Play Simpson or Stanislas (AOA)?

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

      Simp

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

      I've decided that as soon as I even think about using AoA I will just use it.

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

        Have you used it yet?

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

          This week.

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

            😀

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

      Simpson.

    4. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Simpson

  3. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Right just about to go out for the day!

    Kun or Luk captain?

    Good luck all

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

      Split decision.

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

      Kun, he has less owners

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

      Kun Aguero.

  4. rjcv177
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Yaya to Firmino for a hit???

    City can score away from etihad? Have Kun, but no pool player

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

      Probably not for a hit.

      1. rjcv177
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Already did ward to Baines
        I have ozil, yaya, payet, mahrez and albrighton

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

      No.

  5. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Bench one:

    Moreno (nor)
    Bellerin (CHE)
    Huth (STO)
    Alderweireld (cry)

    Thanks!!

    1. Sam (Team Sam)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Toby

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

      Belly.

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

      Bellerin or Moreno

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

      Huth

  6. McQueen
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    One FT, Kos to Dawson?

    Baines out of reach.

    1. Eric Banternaaa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Jags?

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

        Cheers.

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Nope. Save imo

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

        Thanks, don't feel confident playing Kos vs Che. 🙁

        1. Licious Lizard
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 13 days ago

          Nah I get why. But don't sell him. Surely you must have other defenders you can ship if you really want Dawson.

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

      No.

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

      I'd keep Kos, plenty of plum home fixtures on the run in!

    5. McQueen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Thanks guys, appreciate your help!

      So am I good to go?

      Hennessey
      Toby, Kos, Daniels
      Kdb, Ozil, Payet, Mahrez
      Kun, Lukaku(C) Kane

      McCarthy, Stanislas, Wolly, Cresswell

      Thanks again!

  7. Licious Lizard
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Grav check :/

  8. Eric Banternaaa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Start

    A Vardy (No Mahrez cover)

    B Payet

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

      Payet

  9. Teror
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Pick two to play PLZ.

    A. Moreno

    B. Smith

    C. Cathcart

    D. Wolli

    1. Eric Banternaaa
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      A D

  10. FPL Amateur
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Which duo will score the most points this gw?
    A) KDB+Mahrez+4 points
    B) Payet+Mahrez+4 points
    C) Firmino+Mahrez+4 points
    E) Barkley+Payet

    1. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      E

      Hopefully A though with a blank for Mahrez

  11. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Score predictions please:

    West.H v City
    Everton v Swansea

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

      2-2
      3-1

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

      1 - 3
      2 - 0

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

      2-3
      1-2

    4. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      1-3
      0-0

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

      Both 3-1 to the favourites

    6. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      0-0
      4-1

    7. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      1-3
      2-0

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

      1-1
      2-1

    9. Morbius
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      2-4
      3-1

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

      2-2
      3-0

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

      3-4
      2-0

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

      1-3
      2-0

  12. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Play Simpson(STK) or Moreno(nor)?

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

      Moreno

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Ta

    2. Licious Lizard
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Moreno

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Thanks

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

    Ramsey + Francis --> Alli and Baines for free?

    Gives me:

    Butland
    Alderweireld, Bellerin, Moreno, Dawson, Baines
    Ozil, Payet, Alli, Mahrez, King
    Aguero, Kane, Lukaku

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

      I won't do this 🙁

  14. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    What to do here? any recommendations? .

    Butland Hennessey 
    Bellerin Toby Wollsheild Jevans Ward 
    Payet Mahrez Yaya Ali Stanislas 
    Lukaku Aguero Igalho 

    2 free transfers and 5.3m itb. Thanks
    Currently thinking Wollsheild > Baines and carry one transfer over.

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

      I am wanting to bring Baines in (above) so if you have the funds to do it in just one transfer then that seems a good shout.

      However, you may want to upgrade Ighalo soon based on current form so you might not want to blow all your cash on a defensive upgrade. Up to you.

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

        I think I'll go with Baines , keeping with Igalho allows me a route to bringing in Sanchez in mid

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

      Ig to Kane/Giroud

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

        Hopefully Austin will be a good replacement for Iggy. Fingers crossed.

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

    Nothing to see here.

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

      Lovely grav

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

        Ta

  16. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Would you bench alli or mahrez?

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

      Mahrez.

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

      No.

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

      In favour of who?

    4. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Alli

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

      Alli. I'm too scared to bench Mahrez.

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

    Was on Lukaku (c) all week

    Login in today here gives me doubts now, maybe Aguero ?

    Arrghhhh

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

      The reverse applies for me

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

      Same..just changed it and dropped Ozil for Ali and Mahrez... better to stay away in future!

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

      Go with the gut

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

    Wish Pardew would just drop Hennessey already to sort my second goalie issues out. How many more errors does he have to make?!!

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

      Hopefully after he let's Kane score 5 goals today he'll drop him. Kane (c) right here.

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

        Aguero here. Chickened out of leaving it on Ighalo. Kane is my other but never crossed my mind tbh

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

          Partly my heart ruling my decision and I don't have Lukaku either. Bit Kane loves a derby and he had enough efforts on target between Sunderland last wwwkend and a short appearance on Wednesday to convince me

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

      I'm playing him instead of Butland. He owes a good performance.

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

        Mavericky

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

          He does have a point to prove though. If he can keep a cleanse against Spurs it'll make a big diff to the ready of his season. Big IF, granted.

  19. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Dawson worth the extra 0.3m over JEvans?

    JEvans has a much higher baseline BPS and the 0.3m means I can do Mahrez -> Sanchez next week.

    A) JEvans
    B) Dawson
    C) Jagielka

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

      So basically is it worth going Dawson over Sanchez?

      I doubt it.

    2. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      see below Jwick. out of those 3 i'd prob go Jags. but freedom to get sanchez is v attractive

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

      Think he's worth the 0.3 extra, goal threat and all that

  20. Viprin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Gomes Guzan
    Bellerin Wolly Toby Daniels Moreno

    Suggest me a goalie to replace Guzan

  21. Butlanding
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Pick one to bench:
    KDB (whm)
    Alli (cpl)
    mahrez (STO)
    payet (MCI)
    ozil (CHE)

    Any advice appreciated

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

      Kdb

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

        Why? Not alli or mahrez?

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

      I have a rather similar team and I'm benching Mahrez. His form is so pathetic atm

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

        But he play at home. Not alli? Thanks mate

    3. Dave1966
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      I have exactly the same midfield and dillema, currently benching Ali only because I have Kane.

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

        Me too. Currently benching alli. But sometimes alli good if away from home.

  22. Tinmen
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Any Walker owners worried about him being dropped for Trippier again?
    I'm thinking of ditching

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

      giving him one more week

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

      Just got rid

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

      Possibly. Walker played 90 during the week so Trippier will possibly play again today.
      Wait until the cup game next week to see who plays I reckon.

  23. Butcher
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Barkley or Firmino or Mirallas?

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Barkley

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

      went for firmino as my rival has barkley, and im a pool fan!

  24. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    free trade to burn, and no other WBA defence. So...

    Williams -> Evans
    Williams -> PVA
    Oxford -> Targett
    McCarthy -> Elliott

    So stuck!

  25. blind faith
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Butland or Schmeichel?

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      Home GK

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      S for.me

  26. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Hi lads it's down to Bellerin or Ottamendi for the last starting spot. Pls help

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

      Ot

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Are you sure?/Mark said on scoutcast that Arsenal actually can keep a cs. WHam not to score?

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

          Neither will hold a CS I think.

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

      Otamendi is top defender.

  27. MDK
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Willian to Barkley?

  28. Dave1966
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 13 days ago

    Ighalo captain for a differential, wish me luck.

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      me too good luck pal

      1. Dave1966
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 13 days ago

        Cheers

    2. Oasthouse FC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 13 days ago

      That's exacyly what I did this week.

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

    Given that Saterday mornings render the discussion boards useless, would it be a good idea to have 3000 posts rather than 30 per page?

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

    Any last minut advice on my WC? 🙂

    DDG / Elliot

    Baines / Evans / Koscielny / Toby / Simpson

    Payet / Ozil / Firmino / Wijnaldum / Gosling

    Kane / Aguero / Lukaku