Opta Stats: Chelsea get Eden back in heavenly form

 

It's that time of the week where Christian Crowther borrows the Opta stats to pick out four potential goal grabbers...

 

Arsenal v Reading (Saturday, 15:00)

The two meetings between Arsenal and Reading in 2012/13 already have seen 19 goals scored, with Theo Walcott and Santi Cazorla each scoring hat-tricks for Arsenal

Although Arsenal's diminutive Spaniard has scored a little sporadically for the Gunners this term, Cazorla still represents their joint-top Premier League marksman with 11. Furthermore, his performances in a red shirt of late have been back to somewhere near his influential best. Cazorla was Arsenal's match-winner with a brace on the Londoners' last league outing at the Emirates and clearly relishes a Royal visit.

Recommended Bet: Back Santi Cazorla to score @ 2.88

 

Man City v Newcastle (Saturday, 15:00)

Carlos Tevez has scored four goals in his last six Premier League appearances against Newcastle

Lingering dreams of title retention were finally put to bed against Everton but the champions cannot afford to relax with Chelsea hitting their stride just four points behind them. Still, at least City have a man in tip-top form in the shape of Carlos Tevez. The Argentine ace has hit a purple patch of late, scoring six goals in a blue shirt from his last five appearances - with five of those arriving at fortress Etihad.

Recommended Bet: Back Carlos Tevez to score @ 2.0

 

Southampton v Chelsea (Saturday, 15:00)

Eden Hazard has had a hand in six goals (four goals, two assists) in his last seven Premier League appearances for Chelsea

Another man in the midst of a March blitz is Chelsea's Belgium star Eden Hazard, who has spent his week away helping his nation to successive wins after scoring in both matches. That now adds up to an impressive tally of four goals in his last five appearances for club and country ahead of this trip to the St Mary's. Hazard's return to form could be vital in firing Chelsea to automatic qualification for the Champions League.

Recommended Bet: Back Eden Hazard to score @ 4.3

 

Aston Villa v Liverpool (Sunday, 13:30, Sky Sports 1)

Andreas Weimann has scored two and assisted two in his last four Premier League appearances

Aston Villa's Austrian strike ace has made a real habit of scoring against the Premier League's more elite clubs this season. No fewer than four of his nine league goals this term have come against Arsenal, Manchester United and of course Sunday's opponents Liverpool in that resounding 3-1 win at Anfield.  Weimann should feel pretty refreshed too, having only made two substitute appearances for his country during the qualifiers.

Recommended Bet: Back Andreas Weimann to score @ 4.3

 

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