→ 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. siweltrebor87
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    g2g?

    Butland

    Daniels, Toby, Mert

    YYT, Mahrez, Wij, Ramsey

    Aguero (C) Lukaku (VC) Kane

    Bench, Hen, Alli, Targett, Sagna

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

      G to F****** G

  2. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Do we expect Man City's mediocre away record to continue?
    I'm benching Sagna and de-captaining Aguero.

    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      1-1 or 1-2 I reckon

    2. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      im a westham fan so it is easy for me to do exactly the same. capn lukaku (although i fancy kane- but not brave enough.) and benching sagna.

      1. adased
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        I'm captaining Payet

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

          not antonio?

          1. adased
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 12 days ago

            Even though I have Kane and Aguero
            No Antonio

    3. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      This is what puts it 55-45 in favour of Lukaku, for me.

      1. PlayPercentage
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        West Ham beat City at the Etihad.
        If Yaya is back in the starting line up, this could be the same old City away form.

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

      98-0 Aguero with 97 and hart with 1

  3. Hypnos
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    drop yer pens!

    1. Shrimp On The Barb
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      no

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      I beg your pardon? 😉

      1. RubeRx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        he meant drop your pants

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 12 days ago

          I'll meet you in the map room ... 😉

    3. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Why ?

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

      nope

    5. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      as Ranieri said to Mahrez...

    6. Burger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Drop your pants more like 😀

  4. Arteta
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    22 - Liverpool have scored 22 goals in their last six PL games against Norwich, although 12 of those were scored by Luis Suarez. Missed.

  5. MagicMessi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Good luck all today ,, plz last though on my team here G2G??

    Butland
    R.Bennt - Soare - Baines
    Mahrez - Arnatovich - Barkley - Ozil
    Aguero - Lukaku(c) - Kane

    Subs>Payet - Sagna -Smith

    subs correct ??
    thx

    1. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Personally would bench Arnie over Payet.

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        100% this

  6. milanista10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    UFPL - Would you rather have Bellerin or Alderweireld for the remaining part of the season?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      I have both but it's close.
      I guess having Toby frees up funds.

  7. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Do people think Aguero could return big v West Ham away?

    City aren't great away from home and West Ham are a decent side?

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Yes he could, will he... Don't know.

      West Ham have been less than tight of late.

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      I think he'll score but WH don't concede a lot.

      1. PlayPercentage
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        It won't be 4-0 like last week.

    3. Jimbo123
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Obviously. Best striker in the league against an OK defence

  8. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Think I know the answer ...

    Bellerin (CHE) or O'Shea (BOU)?

    1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      bell

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        Cheers, thats what I've done.

  9. TheBusDriver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Please help!!!

    Bench 1: Vardy, Mahrez and Alli.

    1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      alli

    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Your guess is as good as mine right now 😕

  10. masewindu
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Too risky having oxford in my w.c squad just to accommodate Kane for a few weeks before selling for Giroud?

    1. tets mcgee (Ha La Land)
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      if it w.c get targett atleast he may get a game

      1. masewindu
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        Got him already.

  11. Fernando Torres 9
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Leicester vs stoke predictions??

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

      Aguero is lashing the captain poll if you take ownership % into account

    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      2-1 Leicester

      1. Fernando Torres 9
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        Think it will be 0-0

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

      no idea why i replied to you with that 🙂

    4. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Mahrez Brace 2-0

    5. Danstoke82
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      1-1

    6. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      0-0
      I hope

    7. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      2-1 Leicester

  12. adased
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Bottomed

    Play Alli or Gosling?
    I hab Kane and Dier

    1. St. Joseph
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Im going gosling, benched doubtful arnie

      1. adased
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        I benched Arnie too!

  13. Danstoke82
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Bottomed;

    really cannot decide on captaincy.

    Usual question but which one?

    A) Lukaku

    B) Aguero

    Lukaku's fixture looks great but Kun could be explosive albeit away from home though??

    1. adased
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      B I guess

    2. madbusinessman
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      I'm on Kun

  14. TheFootballHub
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    thoughts on adam johnson? think he could be a great fpl player while sunderland are in good form, do you think he's worth putting in and if so, who for; A) alli B) arenie (depending on his fitness) or C)Mahrez ?
    cheers guys

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

      He's not worth the bother.

  15. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Evs did that shower sort (c) ?

    Kun or Kaku?

    Been on Kun all week, nothing's changed.

    1. TheFootballHub
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      kun

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

      Kun Kun Kun

    3. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Nope - but I got 10 minutes, as I'm off out in the car soon !!

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

        do it when you drive then!

  16. KUN+10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    If e eryone and their mother has Lukaku but not Aguero....certainly the right (c) pick would be kun, right?
    His overhaul last week put me up 200k places.

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

      Yep, Extend the lead

    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      But if he blanks you have the masses with a high owned player that could knock you miles down the ranks

      It's a catch 22

      Aguero if you need a huge rank jump, Lukaku if you want to play it safe

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        The Carp is spot on !

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      I'm with you.

    4. Vincent Adultman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Only if Kun outscores Lukaku....

    5. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Really depends who score more pts doesnt it. Lukaku does well and you will be behind a lot of mothers

    6. KUN+10
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Cheers guys! Im going with Kun. Good luck everyone!

  17. #WinterIsNotComing
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Finally went with this.

    DDG
    Alderweireld, Bellerin, Moreno
    Alli, Ozil, Mahrez, KDB
    Ighalo, Lukaku, Captain Kane

    Payet on bench. 🙂

    Good luck to everyone, may the odds be ever in your favour

    1. FootballGeorge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Good team, from what people say Lukaku (c) tho

      1. #WinterIsNotComing
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        I can still change, time left?

  18. FootballGeorge
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Am I right to bench Kosc(CHE) for Moreno(NOR) , Dawson(avl) and Alder(cry) ?
    Thanks.

  19. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Right, LIVE POLL..

    (C)

    Lukaka or Aguero... ?

    GO !!

    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Aguero.

    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Kun, always Kun. (He's IN FORM)

    3. FootballGeorge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Lol, if I had Kun I would captain him , so Kun

    4. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Luka

    5. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      On kun at the moment but can't shake the feeling Lukaku is the better shout

    6. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Aguero.

    7. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Lukaku

    8. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Kun

    9. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Lukaku... Aguero is owned by 22% while Lukaku is owned by 51%...so Aguero already a differential and a big risk if their away form continues to dissapoint

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

      Lukaku

  20. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    Aguero (c) still a differential this week.

    Even amongst owners it would seem.

    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Not worried about Luakakaaaaa (c) ripping it up ?

      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        Hasn't scored in 2 games and Swansea coming off a huge win. Won't be high scoring.

        1. Debauchy
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 12 days ago

          Not that huge a win , Watford were woeful

      2. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        I'm actually not you know.

        Maybe I should be?

      3. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        EVS - you decided on Aguero vs. Lukaku yet? Think i'm going Aguero. I think.

        Would you do williams _> evans with a free trade to burn this week? rivals all have WBA D and i don't.

        Also, Simpson or Stan as 1st sub?

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 12 days ago

          Just switched to Aguero, and I'm off out in 5mins so won't be able to change.

          Yeah, or Williams to Jags

          1. Connor's Calling
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 12 days ago

            cheers dude

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Best differential in history.

  21. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    ARS : CHE 276
    LEI : STO 92

    Where are these numbers from? And surely Chelsea for Arsenal isn't a much easier fixure than Stoke for the Foxes?!

    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      These are tickers adjusted to make Chelsea the easiest game in the league.

  22. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 12 days ago

    So not many think CRP will get a clean sheet at home against TOT?

    1. @persecuted_by_mods
        10 years, 12 days ago

        Could do, can see them going ultra defensive just to get a point

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 12 days ago

          Cheers!

    2. crichardson
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      5.8 MID.... any suggestions?

      Stanislas, Mahrez, Payet, Özil, ???

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

      Hoy, you lot, New Post - Preamble in da house....

    4. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Bowstring, who's the big scoring defender differential this week then?

      What's your crystal ball saying? Another Daniels PK?

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        Daniels and Jagielka 😀

    5. Benteke Fried Chicken
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Bench Arnie, Mahrez or Kdb?

    6. Norfolk&Chance
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Play Daniels or Bellerin?

      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        I'm going Daniels, just.

        1. Norfolk&Chance
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 12 days ago

          cheers

    7. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      I have Cresswell and Williams.

      Currently Aguero(C) so should i pick Williams to compliment the (C) choice? Sounds stupid doesn't it

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        Or you could cover both basis.
        I thinking I would go Williams.

        1. Bobby_Baggio
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 12 days ago

          Thinking same too - both i believe will concede just think williams has the BAPS points potential

    8. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 12 days ago

      Last post off me pre-deadline...

      Start Bellerin or Wollshield ???

      1. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 12 days ago

        Bellerin of those.

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 12 days ago

          Hmm...

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

      Bench one:

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

      Thank you