β†’ 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
25 February 2012 762 comments
Mark Mark
Share:

The world of Fantasy management is awash with apprehension as the somewhat average spectacle of recent cup football, and consequential replays, have postponed Premier League fixtures and left us with some tough choices ahead. Faced with absent friends from Merseyside, with a trouble Gameweek 29 looming, it’s time to forget the worries temporarily and unfurl another tenner to pay a visit to our bookmaker friends…

If you haven’t already been party to Juan Mata and Sergio Aguero’s steady point scoring this season, you’ll likely be eyeing them up for a Gameweek which hands them handy home ties with Bolton and Blackburn in the sights. For a bit of interest on these likely earners, Paddy are offering 17/10 for Mata to score and Chelsea to win and 8/13 for Aguero to achieve the same feat. Traditionally on the Flutter we look to spread our bets and take a little on each market, but as the moons are aligning for these two, we’re going all-in and take a fiver on each.

Even though the Scout wallet’s empty and we’re only into the third paragraph, Paddy are pricing up a couple of longer shots in the shape of QPR’s Adel Taarabt. He’s had a indifferent time this season, perhaps as a result of his own attitude, but with a show of faith from Mark Hughes, the talent that brought a 19 goal haul last season has begun to shine through in recent weeks. At 5.8 in the FPL he’s a mid-price punt playing behind the striker with a penchant for a four or five efforts on goal per match. If he can rise to the challenge and score from outside the box against Fulham this weekend, Paddy’ll will pay 12/1. Perhaps too risky, but a goal and QPR home win at 9/2 might tempt in a few Taarabt believers.

Rooney’s throat infection kept him out of the midweek wobble against Ajax, but he’ll be expected to return to the lineup against Norwich, he also heads the line-up of Paddy’s ‘Who Will Score the Most’ market at 6/4. Ba and Van Persie join him at 8/5 and 11/5, yet even their home fixtures couldn’t provide enough impact to knock Wayne off the favourite spot. Tenner gone, we’ll try a sportsman’s bet on Demba Ba to take advantage of the easiest fixture of the trio.

Money Back Special

Paddy’s refund specials start at the Etihad, with our bookie friends offering money back if there are four or more goals in this game – Paddy will refund all losing first/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast singles on the match. Similarly, down at the Emirates, if Arsenal and Spurs can muster four or more goals, Paddy will, once again, repay any losing first/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast singles on the match.

Register and Bet Β£10 And Get Β£20 Free

If you’re new to this betting lark and new to Paddy Power then you can take up any of these odds and offers and get yourself a bonus. You can sign up via this site and get a free Β£20 when you register an account and bet a tenner.

Finally of course, we should state that all these offers are only available to those aged 18 and over and are subject to Paddy Power’s terms and conditions. Also, if you’re going to bet, always gamble responsibly.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

762 Comments Login to Post a Comment
  1. Shane Warnes Flipper
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    No Newcastle attacking coverage and don't have enough to get Ba without taking a 4 point hit. Worth the risk of Zamora to Papiss Cisse as a free transfer?

    Open Controls
    1. ΰ€Έΰ€¨ΰ€•ΰ₯€
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      YES.

      Open Controls
  2. eMDilla
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Man U away to Norwich, with Valencia out surely there is a cut price midfielder to get in so I can have Ba and Man u coverage?

    Carrick, Giggs, Young?

    Any ideas welcome

    Open Controls
    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      not worth it, wait until gw28

      Open Controls
    2. udit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Young, cut price midfielder? 😯

      Open Controls
  3. King H
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    February 25 at 8:23 am
    KAZ-GLASGOW SAYS:
    Am takin out Valencia and dzeko
    Who can a replace them with ??
    Krul- vorm
    Walker Evans n Taylor -subs r Taylor Richards
    Sess silva Valencia bale romeu
    Dzeko Sturridge rvp
    I want to change Valencia and dzeko but for who ?????

    Pls pls advise

    Open Controls
    1. battlecat
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Get Ba in if you want to lose Dzeko.

      I'm stuck on the Valencia situation.

      Open Controls
  4. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Kenny
    Richards santon evans
    moses silva bale dempsey
    rvp rooney sturridge

    bench: given mclean caulker kelly

    Not sure who to choose as keeper? or if mclean should be benched:/
    how is my team otherwise

    Open Controls
  5. starmanager
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    is richards injured? sky sports say that he got a knock against porto? and who will start, clishy or kolarov?

    thinking about doing

    clishy > evans
    valencia > siggy
    Odemwingi > aguero

    thats a 8 point hit, im currently leading my leauge with about 50 points to second place, and im also leading this month with about 15 points..
    My team:
    vorm / mignolet
    simpson - caulker - clishy - richards - BAE

    valencia, demps, sess, silva, bale

    BA, odemwingi, RVP

    Open Controls
    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      after said knock he played 50 injury free minutes

      Open Controls
  6. DarPaC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Who to swap Valencia for just for 2 weeks? I'd only lose .1M if I get him back in but have 0M in bank so replacement would need to be 8M or less. Only team I can't have is MCY as I already have 3. Any ideas please?

    Open Controls
    1. starmanager
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      ramires for chelski?

      Open Controls
      1. DarPaC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        I'm tempted but notice he's missed the last 3. Is he likely to play?

        Open Controls
        1. starmanager
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          im pretty sure he will start

          Open Controls
    2. The Pink Panzer strikes aga…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Have you considered keeping him? He should only be out one week and Uniteds fixtures are great after TOT

      Your 5th MF is a decent call to get you through this gameweek and possibly the next

      There's a lot to be said for having two FTs to play with later

      Open Controls
      1. DarPaC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        I am thinking about it but I'd rather have a full team. with 2FT this week even if i swap him now i'll still have 2 next week available.

        Open Controls
  7. The Pink Panzer strikes aga…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Does anyone know the chance of Ben Arfa starting and playing 60+ minutes today?

    Open Controls
    1. udit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Very little IMO.

      Open Controls
  8. manu4life99
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Need to bench 1 out of the following:

    1) evans
    2) sess
    3) dempsey
    4) bale

    Open Controls
    1. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Evans

      Open Controls
    2. DarPaC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      got to be Dempsey with Fulham's away form

      Open Controls
  9. ΰ€Έΰ€¨ΰ€•ΰ₯€
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Udit, somebody gonna get hurt reall badd.

    Open Controls
    1. udit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Eh? πŸ˜• Haven't quite gotten you.

      Open Controls
  10. battlecat
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Getting despondent after three straight red arrows ands serious lack of inspiration. Only have one sub that may play this, and he’s Shotton, as have Valencia and Enrique. Do I need to use my free transfer? I was hoping to save it for next week and hope Valencia is ok in a week or two.

    Krul (Vorm)
    Richards Simpson Kelly (Shotton Enrique)
    Silva Bale Dempsey McClean (Valencia)
    RVP Ba Aguero (c)

    Got 0.4 in the bank.

    I can’t see any obvious replacement for Valencia, hence my dawdling. I got him for 8m so I can have one more price drop.

    Open Controls
    1. mahone24
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Should be fine, I reckon. Save the transfer

      Open Controls
  11. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Who to bench from this lot?

    Vorm (Ruddy)
    Evans, Cahill, Simpson, Richards, Kelly
    Silva, Sess, Demps Bale, Dyer
    Aguero, BA, RVP

    Im torn!!

    Open Controls
    1. Hektik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      gotta bench kelly evans and dyer

      Open Controls
  12. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Good afternoon guys, long time no post at FFS.
    Pick 3 subs in order for me today πŸ˜€

    Krul (Schwardzer)

    Richards Evans Simpson

    Silva Bale Dempsey McClean

    RVP Aguero Ba

    Sub: BAE Caulker Valencia

    Open Controls
    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Rukawa!!!!!!!

      Good luck for ur clash vs Fratboy!

      Open Controls
    2. udit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Ruk why haven't you been posting now?

      Open Controls
  13. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    amy I the only one who's struggling to trust aguero for captain??

    surely Ba is a safer option?

    Open Controls
    1. Mr.Vuvuzela
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I'm going gagaga over BaBaBA πŸ˜‰

      Open Controls
    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      agreed. City have too many attacking threats.

      Open Controls
      1. Domo
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        I've gone Ba

        Open Controls
        1. AIRMILES
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          me too, aguero vc.

          Open Controls
  14. ch33kych4ppy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Morning all is anybody keeping Rooney in this week what with his throat infection?
    I have been thinking Rooney>Aquero but i feel Aquero could be a rotation risk as well.
    Some thoughts would be great thanks.

    Open Controls
  15. Mr.Vuvuzela
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Is it worth getting Aguero in for Dzeko, need to take 8 point hit to do it... Dzeko could play last 20 and score 2, or play 5 min and get 1p.??? Grrrr.

    Open Controls
    1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      not for an 8 point hit, no

      Open Controls
    2. ch33kych4ppy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Not for 8 point hit

      Open Controls
    3. 1mills
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Dzeko could also start the match and score a hatrick.

      Personally I think Aguero will score higher, but kept Dzeko as felt transferring in elsewhere was more important. If City start with Dzeko and Aguero there might not be much in the scoring and if they are winning Aguero is the more likely to be subbed at 60/70mins.

      Open Controls
    4. Mr.Vuvuzela
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      hm, so sticking with Dzeko and praying Aguero doesn't make me regret... Ba getting the armband.

      Open Controls
  16. Random_Guy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone else without any Chelsea players and worried?

    Open Controls
    1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      i only have cahill and not worried

      Open Controls
    2. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I was worried about that, but then Valencia went and got injured so I subbed him out for Mata - feel much better now.

      Open Controls
    3. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I'd be worried with Chelsea players, besides Sturridge I'm not tempted, and even then I wouldn't drop any of my forwards for him given the chance.

      Open Controls
    4. Low-Life
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Not worried in the slightest.

      Open Controls
    5. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I don't have any & am quite pleased with it.

      Open Controls
  17. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    who to start?

    evans (a) at norwich or Dempsey (a) at QPR??

    Open Controls
    1. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I'm playing both but if i had to choose I'd probably go with Evans.

      Open Controls
    2. TIMO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Was just going to ask the same question

      Open Controls
    3. DarPaC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Evans

      Open Controls
    4. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Didn't Fulham deck QPR 6-0 at CC? Never know with QPR. I'm keeping dempsey in.

      Open Controls
      1. DarPaC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        maybe so but .........Fulham's away form is atrocious, QPR have had a new manager since then and they've scored in 5 of their last 6

        Open Controls
    5. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Dempsey

      Open Controls
    6. megatronaldinho
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      dempsey of course. how is this a question?
      3 defenders have scored above 100 points. 11 midfielders have achieved the same feat. ergo midfielders > defenders. defenders away from home score 2 points more often than not. dempsey has 10 goals. as many as any other midfielder. it's really a no-brainer let's be honest

      Open Controls
  18. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Right, punt taken on Balotelli, but should I take a punt on the punt and (c) him?

    Madness or Geniusness?

    Open Controls
    1. 1mills
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Madness to me.

      Could go massively right or horribly wrong, as I'm of opinion he'll come off the bench.

      Don't think he has scored more than one in a game all season either, so he's not known for massive scores.

      If you have Ba or Silva they probably make better captain choices.

      Open Controls
    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      "Punt with your team, not your captain"

      Open Controls
    3. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Did exactly that in GW10. It did not end well...

      Open Controls
    4. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers chaps; a little disappointed with all the sensable advice all the same :p

      Open Controls
      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        I didn't listen to the sensible advice in GW10...

        Open Controls
  19. Just_Ty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Who to bench: Zamora, Moses or Dempsey?

    Open Controls
    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Moses

      Open Controls
    2. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      moses

      Open Controls
  20. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    this is Aguero's last chance to stay in my squad.

    if he returns less than 5 today, he's gone for good! and rooney in ahead of gw28

    Open Controls
    1. DarPaC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      who would you swap him for next week? I'm giving him the 2 home games this week and next.

      Open Controls
    2. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero at home to Bolton V Rooney away at Spurs?

      Open Controls
      1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        i know, but I fear an angry knee-jerk, if he fails to deliver AGAIN

        Open Controls
    3. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      no matter he does im getting rooney in for him in 28

      Open Controls
  21. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    One to bench from Evans (nor), Taiwo (FUL_, McClean (wba), Dempsey (qpr), Bale (ars) . Which one would you choose?

    Open Controls
    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Evans

      Open Controls
    2. Merlinho
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      You have a similar problem to me. I'd be tempted by benching Taiwo in your position but then again...

      Open Controls
    3. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Taiwo

      Open Controls
    4. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      i have all those players & @ the moment it's taiwo on the bench... the only home player i know. would you play simpson over taiwo?

      Open Controls
      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Yep I'd play a Toon defender over him, WOL looks like a gimme CS *taps wood*

        At the moment I'm playing Taiwo and benching Evans - this is after looking at Fulham's away stats and Norwich's scoring record against good teams.

        Very iffy obviously.

        Open Controls
        1. kennethrhcp
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          it makes sense what you are doing! damn you isacki now i've to think about starting taiwo over evans πŸ™‚

          Open Controls
          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Haha don't bookmark this, I never convinced you of this! It is risky, I mean it might look stupid in hindsight me throwing away an Evans CS, but there's enough doubt over United keeping the CS at goal happy Norwich (hopefully with Morison playing, one of the most consistent strikers around) to make me consider a player with slightly less chance of a CS but attacking threat.

            Open Controls
          2. Low-Life
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            When it comes to defenders, you could do a lot worse than just seeing what Isacki does and doing the opposite.

            Open Controls
            1. isacki: full casual
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 10 months ago

              I'm the new Granny πŸ˜‰

              Had an awful run with the cheap CS strategy.... far from alone though πŸ˜€

              Open Controls
    5. COMH
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Evans

      Open Controls
    6. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Intriguing split in answers, so maybe I'm not going totally mad finding it hard to decide.

      Realistically do you think Taiwo has a good shout of an assist? I'd be happy with 5 (no CS).

      Open Controls
    7. 1mills
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I have benched Evans and Dempsey.

      Evans is actually the one I am most concerned about but Taiwo played left wing last time out and has 2 assists in 3 and Fulham are away from home.

      Of the ones you have listed it would be Dempsey or Mclean I reckon. Dempsey had peno potential (but thats rotated with Murphy). Mclean has the form and better fixture, but not sure be can keep up the recent point scoring level.

      Open Controls
      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Agree with all those points, by LW do you mean Taiwo is actually playing OOP or just a very advanced left back?

        I've very tempted to bench McClean because I think he's punching way above his weight, but he is nailed on on the Sunderland left wing too and will always give the danger of assisting Sess/striker from a cross or even scoring a jammy goal.

        Open Controls
        1. 1mills
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          I'd read that the last game he started Left Wing.

          I didn't see game though, so can't be sure.

          Would have thought their may have been more OOP talk on here if so. Quick scan suggests that him and Traore may interchange with left wing and left back.

          I think given what I have heard about him, he'd be playing as effctive left winger even if playing left back.

          Open Controls
          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 10 months ago

            Good good. Well, I'll stick with him I think. A risk, but one I'm willing to take. And don't worry I'm not buggu-marking this πŸ˜€

            Open Controls
  22. Merlinho
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Choose 1 to bench from Sess, Silva, Bale, Dempsey, McClean. Got myself in a pickle trying to figure it out!

    Open Controls
    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      McClean for me. West Brom aren't too bad at the back.

      Open Controls
  23. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    How Ε΅orried should I be without Ba? Thinking of sticking with Sturridge. I can afford a straight swap. Will I regret it?

    Open Controls
    1. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      I hope so, as I have Ba πŸ˜›

      Open Controls
  24. Aditya K
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    udit, wat games being telecasted on ESPN and star sports for 8 30

    Open Controls
  25. ch33kych4ppy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Morning all is anybody keeping Rooney in this week what with his throat infection?
    I have been thinking Rooney>Aquero but i feel Aquero could be a rotation risk as well.
    Some thoughts would be great thanks.

    Open Controls
    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero's two home games must make him the obvious choice. I'd say go for it.

      Open Controls
  26. KT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Keane plays his final game for Villa today(wig) and is looking to impress. Do I go with him for a final hurrah or is Moses the safer bet at home?

    Open Controls
    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      If you have Keane, play him.

      Open Controls
    2. ch33kych4ppy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Keane for me

      Open Controls
    3. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Keep Keane, that's the last of the goodness!

      Open Controls
      1. KT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks chaps, the sentimental choice and the right one I hope.

        Open Controls
        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 10 months ago

          It's a bloody good fixture to bow out on

          Open Controls
  27. Menly
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Play Evans (nor) or Taiwo (FUL) ?

    Open Controls
    1. kennethrhcp
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      i've gone with evans over taiwo

      Open Controls
  28. ch33kych4ppy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Evans

    Open Controls
  29. mahone24
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    Any transfers required? Got two frees
    Vorm (Mignolet)
    Simpson Kompany Taiwo
    Bale Moses Sess Silva
    Ba Zamora RVP

    Subs: Baines Dempsey Jevans

    Not sure on Taiwo/JEvans or Dempsey/Moses but nor the need to do transfers but here's some letter questions:
    A/ Baines Zamora > Balotelli cheap defender to bench
    B/ RVP > Aguero
    C/ Zamora Baines Bale > Tarrabt Aguero cheap defender to bench
    D/ Dempsey/Bale RVP > Mata Aguero/Balotelli

    A letter pick would be hugely appreciated

    Open Controls
  30. NANI screamer screaming !!!
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    aguero or BA who to captain ??

    Open Controls
    1. Hektik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Bauero!

      Open Controls
    2. ch33kych4ppy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      Ba

      Open Controls