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

Eden Hazard can open the scoring for Chelsea

Eden Hazard can put in another scintillating performance for Chelsea against Manchester United
Eden Hazard can put in another scintillating performance for Chelsea against Manchester UnitedCredit: Dan Mullan

Luka Milivojevic

Crystal Palace v Everton, 3pm Saturday

Everton were ruthless in their 4-0 dismantling of Manchester United but they could go behind away to a Crystal Palace outfit fresh from beating Arsenal.

Luka Milivojevic showed he is more than just a penalty specialist with his free kick against Manchester City. He can add to his 12 league strikes this campaign with the opener against the inconsistent Toffees.

Salomon Rondon

Brighton v Newcastle, 5.30pm Saturday

Brighton's defensive stand against Tottenham on Tuesday came to no avail and Seagulls supporters could be sweating if Newcastle take the lead at the Amex.

Salomon Rondon is a prime candidate to open the scoring, having thrived in the lone striker role for Rafael Benitez this season.

No Magpies player has taken more shots in the Premier League than Rondon's 74 and he has already reached double figures in the league.

Jamie Vardy

Leicester v Arsenal, midday Sunday

Arsenal have been particularly permeable on the road in the league this term and they could concede first at Leicester.

The Foxes will be eager to respond to their defeat to Newcastle and stalemate at West Ham and their key marksman Jamie Vardy can draw first blood.

The Englishman has netted four goals in his last four matches, including a brace against Huddersfield, and can continue to impress under Brendan Rodgers.

Eden Hazard

Manchester United v Chelsea, 4.30pm Sunday

The biggest stage is where Eden Hazard shines brightest and he can make his mark in a crucial contest at Old Trafford.

The dazzling Belgian has contributed to 29 of Chelsea's league goals in 2018-19, scoring 16 and laying on 13 assists, and he can unsettle United's leaky rearguard.

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