Four first-goalscorer bets for this weekend's Premier League matches

James Maddison

West Ham v Leicester, 3pm Saturday

All the talk has been about Jamie Vardy's performances under Brendan Rodgers but James Maddison has also been in excellent form for the Foxes.

The former Norwich man netted against Burnley and Huddersfield recently, has had more shots than any other City player in the Premier League this term with 72 and is a serious danger from free kicks.

Nathan Redmond

Newcastle v Southampton, 5.30pm Saturday

Nathan Redmond is another player who has performed well under a new boss this season.

With Ralph Hasenhuttl looking to build his Saints side around a midfield base provided by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Southampton's attacking outlets have been given more freedom and Redmond has profited.

No Saints player has had more shots than the midfielder's 58 in the league and he can add to his excellent brace against Wolves by drawing first blood against the Magpies.

Marcus Rashford

Everton v Man Utd, 1.30pm Sunday

Manchester United's European endeavours might not have ended if Marcus Rashford had buried his early chance at Camp Nou against Barcelona and the England striker can notch at Goodison Park.

He was lively in the opening stages of the return game and, having notched ten league goals this term, his pace could unsettle Everton's rearguard.

Mohamed Salah

Cardiff v Liverpool, 4pm Sunday

Mohamed Salah is 13-8 favourite to scoop the Premier League golden boot and he can enhance his chances with another strike against Cardiff.

The Egyptian has scored 19 league goals in 2018-19 and has overcome a dip in form with three goals in his last four games.

Neil Warnock suggested this match could be a free hit for the Bluebirds, who could leave plenty of space for Salah to exploit if they play on the front foot.

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