Readings super sub to net again at Stoke

 

Michael Lintorn used the Opta stats to find four likely Premier League weekend scorers, one being Adam Le Fondre...

 

Chelsea v Wigan (Saturday, 15:00)

Juan Mata has been involved in 19 goals (10 goals, nine assists) in 20 Premier League starts for Chelsea this season

Chelsea's Premier League record since Mata arrived at Stamford Bridge in August 2011 has been dismal, however the player himself has been anything but, immediately emerging as one of the division's best players. Opta also impart that the assist machine has scored in his last three Premier League appearances.

Recommended Bet: Back Juan Mata to score @ 2.52

 

Stoke v Reading (Saturday, 15:00)

Adam Le Fondre has scored five goals in his last four Premier League appearances, all off the bench

A query for any football trivia supremos out there - has anyone ever won the Premier League player of the month award before without starting a single league game? That was the honour bestowed upon Reading super sub ALF for the italicised achievement. The last two matches in which he notched, he struck the final blow.

Recommended Bet: Back Adam Le Fondre to score last @ 10.5

 

Southampton v Man City (Saturday, 17:30, ESPN)

Edin Dzeko has scored five goals in his last six Premier League appearances

Two in-form strikers collide at St Mary's but, as Rickie Lambert prefers conducting his business away from the south coast (Opta note his five goals in eight games all came on his travels), Dzeko is the man for this occasion. Whereas earlier in the season, he only scored off the bench, the opposite is true now. The one time he hasn't started in 2013 was away to QPR and the champions fired a blank.

Recommended Bet: Back Edin Dzeko to score @ 2.5

 

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

Christian Benteke has now scored in four successive appearances for Aston Villa in all competitions (five goals)

West Ham generously opened Reading's comeback tour and, following five straight away defeats, it appears as though they have been headhunted to fulfil the same revitalisation role for Aston Villa. Their defence have given up 11 goals in three league road games and won't relish an afternoon with Benteke, the 14-goal bright light in Villa's gloomy campaign.

Recommended Bet: Back Christian Benteke to score @ 2.94

 

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