The thrills and spills of the greatest league in the world is back this weekend, and in time-honoured fashion so is the “Fantasy Flutter”.
To those of you new to this “Flutter” business, the concept is simple enough – we take a £10 stake each week and spread it across specialty bets that derive from the Scout Picks.
Last year we did better than break even and this time aroudn we want to give our friends over at Paddy Power a real run for their money. For Gameweek one you’ll get a chance to take a punt on Nani back flips and assist hat-tricks, as Paddy have provided an assortment of betting treats in their Fantasy Football Scout Specials page.
Read on to find out where our money goes and get the skinny on the big odds…
First up is Liverpool’s £35million hero-in-the-making Andy Carroll. Some tempting numbers offered from Paddy here, but none more so than Carroll to net two headers or more at 16/1. Now as awkward and cumbersome as his 6’3″ frame looks chasing down a defender, he has all the majesty of a rising salmon when his feet leave terra firma. I’ll take £2 at that price, and would have a few more if there wasn’t loads of value to come (I’d even take a couple of quid on a hat-trick of headers at some point this season if Paddy’d oblige).
With Charles N’Zogbia settling in to his new digs at Aston Villa, Victor Moses looks the man to give manager Roberto Martinez the goal threat from the flank this time around. Knee deep in goals in his pre-season friendlies, Moses will be parting the yellow sea and making his mark against Norwich on Saturday. After only netting a single goal in 24 shots last Premiership season, I’m edging toward quality over quanity with Moses to score from outside the box at 9/1 for a £2 stake.
Community Shield hero and part-time Michael Jackson look-a-like Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha, or Nani for short, lines up against West Brom for Man United’s opener. After netting a brace against sterner opposition last weekend, Nani will be hungry for more and at 12/1 in the two or more goals market, it’s worth a £1 of anyone’s money. I’d even take a punt on him doing a homage to his doppleganger and Moonwalk in celebration, but alas that market is not available so I’ll settle for a cheeky quid on Nani to score a goal and do a backflip at 6/1.
Last but not least, David Silva has been on fire in Man City’s pre-season. His nimble footwork has lent elegance to Mario Balotteli’s immature showboating, with perfectly timed passes that put him as favourite for the seasons top assist machine. In that vein, Silva to have three or more assists at 20/1 doesn’t seem as longer shot as the odds might suggest. With a hammering expected, and long list of scoring talent on the pitch and the bench, i’ll take a punt and whack £2 on Silva’s silky skills. No guts, no glory.
Acca-not believe it!
In addition to the flutter this week, Paddy have put on an enhanced treble market for us to welcome the newly promoted clubs to the world of Fantasy Football. Although QPR might be a deal breaker here, with a draw well fancied, Norwich, Swansea and QPR all to lose at 13/2 makes the final £2 of the £10 stake. Sorry lads, what goes up, must come down.
Good luck in your gambles, and look in next week to find out how we did.
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