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4 to score: Four first-goalscorer selections for the Christmas matches

Premier League football tips

Everton livewire Richarlison
Everton livewire RicharlisonCredit: Nigel Roddis

Aston Villa v Norwich City
Jack Grealish

In a huge contest at the bottom of the table, Birmingham boy Jack Grealish could score a crucial opener against the struggling Canaries.

He is averaging 2.2 shots per game in the Premier League this term and has bagged five goals for the Villans.

Everton v Burnley
Richarlison

Everton failed to register a shot on target in a drab contest against Arsenal on Saturday but they can break the deadlock at home to Burnley.

Brazilian Richarlison could be a solid selection, having found the net in tricky contests with Leicester, Liverpool and Chelsea in December.

Leicester City v Liverpool
James Maddison

The flying Foxes should fancy themselves to respond positively to their defeat by Manchester City by ending Liverpool's unbeaten start and James Maddison could give them the platform to do it.

The forward has five strikes and three assists this season and has been peppering the goal with an average of 2.6 shots per game.

Manchester United v Newcastle United
Scott McTominay

Scott McTominay has already notched three goals from midfield this season and he was a lively presence in a disappointing display from Manchester United against Watford.

He had four shots, two of which were on target, in that contest and could be a danger against a Newcastle midfield who struggle to maintain possession.


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