21st Sep 2012 | Football
Swansea v Everton: First Goalscorer Tip
A threat from the penalty spot, free-kicks and most recently open play.
In a difficult game to call, there looks to be some long shot value to be had in the first goalscorer market. Now established as Everton’s first choice penalty taker and a major threat from free-kicks, Leighton Baines is a bargain at a best price of 18/1 with StanJames.
The 27-year-old, currently in the form of his life, is becoming a greater attacking threat almost by the week. On 7 September he scored his first goal for England against Moldova. On Monday he opened his account for Everton in the 2-2 draw with Newcastle, finishing expertly after a fine move involving Steven Pienaar.
Baines will also have happy memories of the Liberty Stadium after breaking the deadlock against Swansea in March with a spectacular 25 yard free-kick. Now one of Moyes’s most trusted henchmen, he has the confidence to pile forward, but the bookies have kept him at an eye-catching price.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 00:09 21st Sep, 2012 but subject to change
