Opta Stats: More joy for Arsenal goal machine away to Bolton

Opta / Michael Lintorn / 31 January 2012 / Leave a Comment

Two penalties against Aston Villa extended Robin van Persie's fine run

"Robin van Persie has scored 20 goals in his last 20 Premier League away appearances."

The Opta trends for the midweek Premier League games suggest that Robin van Persie will deliver again, while Danny Graham, Tim Cahill and Darren Bent all look good scorer bets...

Swansea v Chelsea (Tuesday, 19:45)
Danny Graham has scored in four of his last six Premier League starts at the Liberty Stadium
A slow start appeared to justify concerns that the former Watford striker would struggle to step up to the Premier League, but seven in 17 starts is a respectable return at a promoted club. The last of those, a winner against Arsenal, was arguably the most important of all, and showed that he can be relied upon on occasions like this.
Recommended Bet: Graham to score @ [3.9]

Everton v Manchester City (Tuesday, 20:00, Sky Sports 2)
Only Aston Villa (6) have been on the wrong end of more Tim Cahill goals in the Premier League than Man City (five)
Despite his position, Cahill is often Everton's shortest-priced player to score - a situation that may be remedied by the anticipated arrival of Nikica Jelavic - so his recent 13-month goal drought hit the Toffees hard. The Australian finally found the net in their last league game though, and the timing of his resurgence will unnerve Roberto Mancini.
Recommended Bet: Cahill to score @ [5.6]

Aston Villa v QPR (Wednesday, 19:45)
Darren Bent has scored three goals in his last four Premier League appearances and has netted 99 Premier League goals in total
It hasn't felt like a vintage season for Bent and yet his gift for hitting the target is so great that he has still managed to post a strike rate of close to a goal every other match. The England international is currently enjoying his most sustained scoring streak of the campaign, firing his last three outings, so will be optimistic of completing his century.
Recommended Bet: Bent to score @ [2.4]

Bolton v Arsenal (Wednesday, 20:00)
Robin van Persie has scored 20 goals in his last 20 Premier League away appearances
The Premier League's leading marksman attracted headlines for the wrong reasons in the FA Cup at the weekend, but even then grabbed a brace. He has scored 19 in 21 league starts and failed to notch in just four of his last 14 games in all competitions, so should pose plenty of problems for a Bolton defence clean sheet-less in 11.
Recommended Bet: van Persie to score @ [2.1]

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