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/ Michael Lintorn / 04 November 2011 / Leave a Comment 
Swansea forward Danny Graham is chasing his most high-profile goal yet
"Danny Graham has scored in four consecutive Premier League games."
Demba Ba, Peter Odemwingie and Danny Graham are among the players that the Opta stats indicate could be amongst the goals this weekend...
Newcastle v Everton (Saturday, 12:45)
Demba Ba has scored eight goals in his last five Premier League games
After an unforgettable October, will it be a November to remember for Demba? The Opta nugget that the Senegalese striker has the best conversion rate (47%) of the 13 players to have scored four or more Premier League goals this season suggests so, as does Everton's run of nine matches without a clean sheet.
Recommended Bet: Ba to score @ [2.76]
Arsenal v West Brom (Saturday, 15:00)
Peter Odemwingie scored in both matches against Arsenal last season
Goals against Norwich and Wolves aside, it hasn't been a great start to the season for Odemwingie, who fired in twice as many in his first eight outings last term. An injury to top scorer Shane Long leaves the Baggies relying on the Nigerian though, and a clash with a team he enjoys facing could prompt a return to top form.
Recommended Bet: Odemwingie to score @ [4.8]
Blackburn v Chelsea (Saturday, 15:00)
Branislav Ivanovic scored in both meetings between Blackburn and Chelsea last season
Didier Drogba is suspended, Nicolas Anelka is on a terrible run in front of goal, Fernando Torres isn't yet scoring consistently and Daniel Sturridge struggled against Arsenal, so Chelsea might need a goal from an unlikely source. Ivanovic got one against Genk last month, and could be called upon again.
Recommended Bet: Ivanovic to score @ [9.4]
Liverpool v Swansea (Saturday, 15:00)
Danny Graham has scored in four consecutive Premier League games
After opening his Swansea career by firing six straight blanks, Graham looked set to join the list of forwards too good for the Championship but unable to cut it in the top-flight. However, since getting his first goal since his summer move from Watford against Stoke, he hasn't stopped. Liverpool always concede at home, so chances should arise to extend his streak.
Recommended Bet: Graham to score @ [5.5]
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