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The Fantasy Flutter: Hot favourites at home in Saturday’s top-flight games

We’re combining Fantasy football with a flutter as we take a small bet or two on the upcoming Premier League action.

Once again we’re turning to the vast array of player and team statistics available on our site to lay the groundwork for our selections, although we’ll be leaving room for our (ample) gut to inspire a pick.

After an eight-game Blank Gameweek 1, we have a full complement of fixtures to pore over this weekend with both Manchester clubs, Burnley and Aston Villa getting their 2020/21 league campaigns underway.

The odds featured in this piece are all provided by our official sportsbook partner,Β bet365.

But please always remember with gambling: when the fun stops, stop.

BRAZILIAN TO GO NUTS?

Only Mohamed Salah had more attempts on goal than Richarlison in Gameweek 1, with the Brazilian racking up seven attempts – five of them in the box – against Spurs last Sunday.

Further encouragement can perhaps be drawn from the fact that this weekend’s opponents, West Bromwich Albion, allowed Harvey Barnes five efforts on goal in their 3-0 defeat to Leicester City.

The relevance there? Barnes, like Richarlison, occupied a wide-left position on the opening weekend.

The Everton man is 4/1 with bet365 to score first at Goodison Park this weekend and 5/4 to have over 3.5 efforts on goal – that’s half of what he managed in north London.

He is 6/1 to bag a brace, meanwhile.

SLAM DUNK

Lewis Dunk’s horror miss against Chelsea will still be haunting him but it underscored his goal threat from dead-ball situations.

No Premier League centre-half had more efforts on goal than the Brighton stopper last season.

Albion face Newcastle United this weekend, with the Magpies ranked bottom or joint-bottom for chances conceded from set plays in each of the last three seasons – including this embryonic one.

An outside bet he might be, but Dunk is 28/1 to get the first goal on Tyneside on Sunday or 12/1 to score at any time.

Both meetings between these two sides finished 0-0 last season – which brings us to bet365’s Bore Draw Money Back offer.

If you fancy a 1-0 Brighton or a Newcastle win by the same margin (both 7/1), bet365 will refund your stake if the game finishes goalless.

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PAYING (OUT ON) THE PENALTY

Manchester United take on Crystal Palace this weekend, with the Red Devils’ 2020/21 campaign finally getting underway after a delayed start.

The Red Devils were awarded a league-high 14 spot-kicks in the top flight in 2019/20, with a further eight arriving in the cup competitions.

It was a United-Palace one-two for penalty awards in 2018/19, meanwhile, with the Eagles top of the charts in the preceding season as well.

With a number of rapid, foul-drawing wingers and forwards on show at Old Trafford on Saturday, who would bet against another spot-kick award?

It’s 7/4 for any penalty to be given (converted or not) in the United v Palace game on Saturday, with the hosts 4/1 to score one and the Eagles 12/1 to do likewise.

HOME BANKERS?

If some of the punts above seem a bit leftfield, then an accumulator on the four Premier League teams who are at home – and odds-on favourites to win – on Saturday takes us right back into mainstream territory.

Backing Arsenal, Manchester United, Leeds United and Everton all to win returns 3.72/1 with bet365, at the time of writing.


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934 Comments Post a Comment
  1. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wolves fans' are delighted they made 45m from Jota

    1. F0oTBall GuRu
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      the thing they dont know is liverpool will pay them in 5 installments over 5 years just like what they did for thiago.. πŸ™‚

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think they’ll know. They have to agree terms on a transfer. πŸ˜›

        1. R.C
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It's Hoever + a staggered payment

    2. F0oTBall GuRu
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Its even worse liverpool will pay only 10% of the 45m upfront.

    3. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Instalments or not, 45 mill is wow

  2. Hazardous1983
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Martinez or mcarthy on wc

    Best 5.5m i own wilson so would.it be better to go someone else unstead of asm

    1. Stockport Hatter
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Podence?

      1. Stockport Hatter
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I’d stick with McCarthy personally.

        1. Hazardous1983
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Hmm its a tough call that 1

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Podence looks like an option at 5.5 but can wait for 1 more GW

    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Martinez
      Podence or Doucoure

    4. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Martinez
      Doucoure or Podence

  3. Amey
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wolves are Naive this transfer window !
    I hope they don't feel the affect of that as i like the club & Nono.

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Shush, Trust in Nuno

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        (Trust in Mendes) XD - He's running the show $$$$

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          For sure

        2. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          This. They're never naive. They do all their transfer business with zero rumours. They absolutely know what they're doing.

    2. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Effect*

  4. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who to start?

    A) KWP (TOT)
    B) Podence (mci)
    C) James (LIV)

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks at grav*
      πŸ™‚

    2. F0oTBall GuRu
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      james
      podence kwp in that order

    3. Eric Banternaaa
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      CBA

    4. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. βš”β˜…Vibudhβ˜…βš”
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      BCA

      Think Podence could have some joy on the counter

  5. spotfixers
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Havertz and Ings
    B) Fernandez and Wilson

    need help deciding lol

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. ceerus
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      b

    3. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    4. Eric Banternaaa
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    5. βš”β˜…Vibudhβ˜…βš”
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    6. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    7. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What they said

    8. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure if serious

    9. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  6. R.C
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Both Neto and Podence can play on either wings - if Adama is nailed on the RW, both can be rotation risks?

    1. Eric Banternaaa
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nailed Traore

      1. Wild Card this!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        As defender

  7. Eric Banternaaa
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy Nyland
    TAA Davies Vinagre WalkerP Mitchell
    Salah Auba Son ASM Greenwood
    Werner Brewster Mitrovic

    A lot of players who may be out starring 11 in a couple of weeks or not playing currently: Vinagre, Mitchell, Davies, Greenwood, Brewster.

    A. Vinagre > Saiss & Son > Rodriguez
    B. Save
    C Anything else

    Thanks in Advance.

    1. Eric Banternaaa
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Anyone

  8. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Have Bruno. Auba -> City player in GW3 either way. Double up if B.

    A. Son, Martial
    B. KdB, DCL

    1. Eric Banternaaa
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. βš”β˜…Vibudhβ˜…βš”
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    3. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  9. Foresting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who’s the best swap out for Pulisic?
    No mib to play with?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      JRod?

    2. Eric Banternaaa
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rodrigues?

    3. βš”β˜…Vibudhβ˜…βš”
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Rodriguez

  10. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Verdict about Kane, ASM, Werner and Son's performance past week? Any close calls, worth keeping or moving to other assets like Willian or Bruno?

    1. Eric Banternaaa
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Missed price raise on Willian. Looked solid last week though

  11. Eleven Hag
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Grealish/Barnes/Foden?

    1. Aljosa Borus
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Mark's picks? Digne also

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Grealish for me

  12. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else activating wildcard after gw2 deadline?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Many. I've got in earlier.

    2. yousunkmybattleship
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yes

    3. Third Eye Vision
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Considering it.

  13. Cojiro
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Son dropping has ruined my plans. People are so fickle early season

    1. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What?

      1. Cojiro
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Price drop

  14. βš”β˜…Vibudhβ˜…βš”
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    G2G?
    McCarthy (Steer)
    TAA Davies Justin KWP(Mitchell)
    Salah Auba Hamez (Bissouma)(Reed)
    Werner Ings Wilson

    0ft,1.0 itb

    Ings to Martial worth a hit?

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Arise, Sir Vibudh!

  15. Andy_Social
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Tweaked my WC squad - serious rotation in goal and at the back, 5 pen takers in midfield:

    Meslier, McCarthy
    Saiss, Ayling, Lamptey, Taylor, KWP
    Auba [>Salah after GW2], KDB, Bruno, Rodriguez, Klich
    Jimenez, Richarlison (Brewster)

    In 2-3 weeks the front 2 can > Werner/DCL or Watkins if Chelsea have clicked.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks nice and Salah back is a good move.

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hey that’s nearly the same as mine. So I like it.

      Martinez
      Coleman,Lewis, Ayling
      Salah,Aubamayang,Bruno, Rodriguez,Podence
      Richarlison,Jimenez

      Steer,Saiss,Brewster,Mitchell

      Aubamayang >> KDB next week.
      Saiss will start from gw 3 and Lewis and Ayling will rotate.

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, that is very similar. I just switched Podence to Klich for the pens. Nowt in it, really. Lemme take a look at that Lewis rotation - it gets complicated with 4x4.5s!

        1. The 12th Man
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Yeh a lot can go wrong if you have a lot of players in a rotation. One player gets injured breaks the combo.

          In a 2 player rotation you can just switch one out to a player in the same team or one that has a decent pairing with the remaining player.

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Template πŸ˜‰ good luck!

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Ouch! Careful, or I'll be getting knighted behind my back!

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Arise, Sir Andy_Social!

    4. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      No love for the Wolves' 5.5s? Their fixtures are great.

      What's the rationale with no TAA? That backline may hurt you.

  16. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who to bench? Could Bissouma get attacking points?

    A. Bissouma (new)
    B. Taylor (lei)

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bissy could get 4 or 5 attacking returns over the season.

      1. Winston.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        ...2 goal attempts (1 in the box)against Chelsea. And CS odds for Burnley only 19%... Bissouma nailed?

  17. The Knights Template
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Wow, yet another gambing option. When too much isn't enough!

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I don't even glance at 'em. Disappointing.

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Arise gambling option? πŸ™

      1. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Bring me my jousting sticks gambing option!

  18. x.jim.x
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Start Adams, Soucek or Egan?

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Normally the forward. This a normal situation.

    2. x.jim.x
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Who to bench, even

      1. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'd bench Egan. His keeper looked a bit suspect last week.

    3. Winston.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Tricky...but Adams.

    4. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Adams

    5. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Adams.

    6. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      What they said

  19. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Kane still a good pick this gw?

    1. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If youve got him then keep but I wouldnt transfer him in!

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would like to keep him until GW5

    3. The Hunt
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I would say so. Next week though could prove disturbing for Kane doubters.

  20. Big_Bear
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Salah->Sterling is that madness?

    Its what I planned todo before the GW1 but its seems silly but my gut still wants todo it!

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling a great option, with Salah, not replacing Salah.

      1. Big_Bear
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Financial constraints!

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Could be madness, but watch the games first.

      1. Big_Bear
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I was itching to do it pre deadline tbh. Neither will be captain.

  21. Nabs Kebabs
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    G2G?

    Ramsdale
    TAA Digne Justin
    Auba(c) Salah ASM Soucek
    Vardy(vc) Werner Adams

    Steer KWP Mitchell Bissouma

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Arise, Sir Nabs Kebabs!

    2. Big_Bear
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Great team. Is that a WC or did you have a monster GW1?

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No WC, just did Vinagre to Digne as I left 1.5m in the bank

        1. Big_Bear
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Top banana!

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      If only you captained mo.. good luck this week mate!

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        That would have been fantastic...managed to score around what most Mo cappers did with Auba C. GL too NABIL!

  22. n-doggg
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    We god to go? 0FT, 0.0itb

    Ryan
    TAA, Dier, Taylor, kwp
    Auba(c), salah, Bruno
    Werner, dcl, Adams

    Nyland, Bissouma, Mendy, Ferguson

    Good luck all!

    1. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Def no hits needed. GL

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Gtg

  23. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Currently Werner Vardy Adams up top?

    One out?
    A. Vardy
    B. Werner

    One in?
    1. Martial
    2. Richarlison

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A1!

    2. kennethrhcp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Bank the ft?

      If pushed vardy to mart

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      A1 Sir Madfincha!

  24. George James
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    GTG?

    Nyland
    TAA Lacelles Justin
    Salah Son Auba (c) ASM Soucek
    Martial Werner

    Mcarthy / Taylor / Brewster / Mitchell

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good

    2. Ninjaa
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice gtg

    3. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Arise, Sir George James!

  25. FOO FIGHTER
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    How is my WC team looking?

    Martinez
    TAA VVD Digne Castagne
    Salah Bruno Willian Klich
    Vardy Wilson

    Bench...

    Willian to Pulisic for GW3

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Podence over Klich?

      1. FOO FIGHTER
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Nah, Klich for me.

        1. R.C
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Ok there's way too much money at the back imo

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice squad.

    3. laveshp
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Looks alright, I would just ensure that you have an easy Man City plan if you are wildcarding.

  26. laveshp
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hi Gents! Need help on Who to BENCH.

    Unfortunately My Front 3 plays my Back 3 πŸ™

    Team:
    McCarthy (VS TOT)
    TAA - Justin - Ayling (VS FUL)
    Auba - Salah - Fernandes - Saint Max
    Werner (VS LIV) - Adams (VS TOT) - Mitro (VS LEE)

    Bench: Steer, *DAVIES* (VS SOU) - Bissouma - Ferguson

    Bench:
    A: Davies
    B: Adams
    C: Mitrovich

    Currently on Davies.

    Cheers!

  27. Pacer.
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    WC after a sadly appalling start (30) and five players from TOT/SHU

    McCarthy (Forster)
    Digne, Coleman, Justin, Lindelof (Mitchell)
    Auba (C), KdB, Bruno, Rodriguez (Bissouma)
    Vardy, Wilson (Brewster)

    look g2g. Gone heavy on the penalty takers as last week sent a pretty stark message about my lack thereof. Auba to Salah if he turns in a week of solid stats and/or points again

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      4 Spurs here but still keeping my WC. Nice WC team there though, especially mid. Good luck!

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think Digne and Coleman a bit much at the back for Everton.
      Shaw over linelol

      No Chelsea attack may hurt. I’d rather go Werner than vardy and upgrade elsewhere

      1. Pacer.
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I've seen enough seasons of shaw to be happy to forego the potential for attacking returns in favor of nailed 90s.

        Digne and Coleman, you may be right, but they have form and fixtures and WBA at home this week

        I'm not going without Vardy. It's a season destroyer when he is in form

  28. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    (-4)

    McCarthy
    TAA | Digne | Shaw
    Salah | Auba(c) | Hames | ASM
    Werner | Adams | DCL
    Steer | Davies | Bruke | Mitchell

    Davies benched over Adams & ASM

    good to go?

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good

  29. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    As a liverpool fan I am underwhelmed by jota signing.

    I was also underwhelmed at mane signing
    Underwhelmed at salah signing
    Robertson too.

    I have learned to trust Edward's to find the right player and trust klopp to develop them into great ones.

    Rest easy liverpool fans. These guys know what they are doing. If they say jota is worth 45 mil then maybe wolves will be the next hull, Southampton and Roma

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      As an arsenal fan I am underwhelmed by Thiago Silva signing.

      Because I know we will sign him later on.