4 to score: Four first goalscorer tips for the weekend's football

Arsenal v West Ham
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

West Ham grabbed a lifeline with their 3-1 win over Southampton last weekend but they still look in big trouble. The Hammers have lost five on the trot away from home in the Premier League, and with 12 goals conceded this looks a significant opportunity for Arsenal to take three points.

West Ham’s defensive record puts the ball in Arsenal’s court as far as the first goalscorer is concerned, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks the man for the job.

The Gunners’ star striker has notched 17 league goals this season and has opened the scoring for Arsenal on nine occasions, a tally bettered only by Southampton's Danny Ings. The Gabonese forward has also scored seven goals in his last nine appearances for Arsenal and has netted their first goal in five of those games.

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Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur
Chris Wood

Tottenham’s season went from bad to worse as they were dumped out of the FA Cup by bottom-of-the-table Norwich, leaving them without any hope of domestic silverware. Their chances on the continent aren’t much brighter either, and their crunch match in Leipzig could be a distraction at Turf Moor on Saturday.

Burnley will be keen to take advantage as they push for another unlikely Europa League qualification spot. The Clarets are unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches and will draw level on points with Spurs if they win. Chris Wood is the most likely player to make something happen for Burnley.

The New Zealander is their leading goalscorer this season with ten top-flight goals, opening the scoring for the Clarets with seven of these efforts. Spurs have conceded the opening goal in six of their last ten Premier League games and four of their last five away from home.

Chelsea v Everton
Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Chelsea go into this match in high spirits after their deserved win over Liverpool in the FA Cup, but their recent form in the Premier League leaves a lot to be desired. The Blues have won just one of their last six league outings, and on Sunday they face an Everton side enjoying a new lease of life under Carlo Ancelotti.

The visiting Toffees have only lost two of their 11 league matches under the Italian veteran, and they have opened the scoring in seven of these games. One player in particular has surged up the scoring charts thanks to Ancelotti’s influence, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin rapidly becoming a key figure (and one of the top choices in our )

The 22-year-old has scored eight goals in his last ten Premier League appearances and opened the scoring inside five minutes against Arsenal and Manchester United recently. Calvert-Lewin has netted first on eight occasions this term, so all eyes will be on him at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United v Manchester City
Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United fans have enjoyed a welcome period of improved form over the last couple of months, coming into this derby clash unbeaten in eight and with only three points between them and fourth-placed Chelsea. A lot of this improvement can be attributed to Bruno Fernandes, who has proved a revelation since arriving from Sporting Lisbon in January.

The Portuguese maestro already has three goals and two assists at United, taking his tally to 18 goals in 34 competitive games for both clubs this season. He has injected a previously lacking sense of urgency and penetration to the Red Devils’ play, and he is facing a City side who have conceded first in three of their last seven outings.

After opening the scoring in two of his last three appearances, Fernandes is worth backing to enhance his reputation further at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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