Mark Lawrenson returns to deliver the definitive verdict on the weekend's Premier League action. Arsenal are hardly reliable themselves at the moment but they are at home and, although Everton won at Leicester at the start of May, their record on the road is still very poor indeed. Can you imagine how may people are going to watch this game, with the title at stake? "I'd be quite tempted to do some coaching in real life too - I'm hoping to be hired by Manchester United. Football Tips / 16 mins ago, Peter Crouch / Includes the Premier League table according to Lawro's predictions and the current table for comparison. Chelsea 2-0 Fulham. Football Tips / Thatcher is a Brighton fan, who is hopeful his side have done enough to secure their top-flight status this season. 2-3, I'm going for another 3-2 here, but to the home team this time. I started off with a 2-2 but I kind of fancy a bit of an upset here. 3-1, I've never had a night out in Burnley, but I had a great time when I went to Newcastle so, on that basis, I'm going with them to win. "They beat City twice at Etihad Stadium last season and they might think 'let's go for it again' this time. With plenty of big games on the horizon we thought it was only right to bring in our resident tipster and Premier League predicting guru, Mark Lawrenson. The exact score earns 40 points. Paul Merson Can you tell I just want to see loads of goals? Spurs are a tough side to beat, and if they score first are a real nuisance to break down. Neither club really knows what the future holds, either. Last weekend, Lawro got five correct results from 10 matches, including three exact scores, for a total of 140 points. I think theyll do it too. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Its just one of those games where I think theyll be on it and itll need a strong referee because the tackles will be flying in from everywhere. He beat Wolf Alice bassist Theo Ellis, who got one correct result, with no exact scores, giving him a total of 10 points. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. There will be no replays in this weekend's FA Cup third round, but will one-off ties and the Covid-19 cases affecting some clubs mean we see more shocks in the world's oldest knockout. Theyre lacking just a bit of quality in the final third. Fulhams goals against Leeds were brilliant. From the last round of Premier League fixtures, Lawro got three correct results from the eight matches, with no exact scores, for a total of 30 points. Lawro didnt get any points on Thursday after Fulham and Leicesters victories, but punter Pete did, after landing one point for correctly calling a Fulham win. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. West Ham, meanwhile, have drawn their last two league games and have won just once in their last ten outings. Newcastle werent at it in the Carabao Cup final. It looks like Arsenal are over their little wobble now. "Between them, these two teams have seriously improved the standard of the Premier League in the past few years and Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have influenced a lot of other managers who have copied their style of play. They are looking to maintain their five-point lead over reigning champions Manchester City in the table. A win wont be enough for the Reds to win the title unless Manchester City drop points against Aston Villa, but I dont think the mood will be low at Anfield if they miss out in fact, there is no chance of that happening. Both of these sides have had good seasons, but especially West Ham. Click here, Be the first one to comment on this story. Theres still no new manager for Wolves, but theyll be buoyed from their win at the weekend. "And then the craziest one for me was Lewis Dunk's free-kick. Football News / Forest shot themselves in the foot missing a penalty last weekend, so should have got a draw. This allowed the Sky Blues to reduce the gap on them. "This game is the new Barcelona versus Real Madrid in terms of the level both sides are at, and the global audience they will bring in. It sounds ridiculous but they know exactly how they play. In the 70s these two used to hate each other. BOURNEMOUTH 1-2 SOUTHAMPTON, Chelsea are on a roll, and theres real competition for places there. In his prediction for Paddy Power, he wrote: It's truly a bold prediction, especially as West Ham have been atrocious this season, picking up just five league wins in 22 games, However, the Hammers held Spurs to a 1-1 draw at home earlier this season. A correct result (picking a win, draw or defeat) is worth, Oh this is a big one. Mark Lawrenson's last ever Premier League are out with the much anticipated final day all to play for at both ends of the table. Everything seems rosy in the garden up there and all the signings theyve made have been really, really good. I was at Brightons FA Cup win over Liverpool and they were really good. History is on the side of the hosts, too, with the Gunners losing just once to Bournemouth in their entire history. Please logout and login again. Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace. Promo Code: BAS365. UFC / 4 months ago. I think they know now, and I hate the phrase, that every games a cup final for them. Mikel Arteta's side have recovered from their mini-slump in spectacular fashion to beat Aston Villa, Leicester City and Everton. If you dont know what were talking about, where have you been? That was the final game to be played from that set of fixtures and Lawro claims the victory. Their highest-ever position is fifth in the old First Division, in 1936, and they could still make ninth this year. You get some prediction points just for the result, don't you? Have an evening in with films on iPlayer: From action to romance, there's a movie for everyone. 15 hours ago, Alex Harris / Football News / PALACE 0-1 WOLVES, Gary ONeils done so well at Bournemouth, theyve improved and look really lively going forward. It was no surprise to see them tighten up again recently, because teams always revert to type. Lawro is making predictions for all 380 top-flight matches this season, against a variety of guests. 1 hour ago. The latest football odds are on PaddyPower.com right now, James Walters / He beat singer-songwriter David Gray, who also got five correct results, but with no exact scores, giving him a total of 50 points. Lawro is on a roll! Everton 0-1 Arsenal. The exact score earns 40 points. Theyre just going from strength to strength. We might at least get a goal or two on Sunday, though. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Im sure they would have celebrated, you have to celebrate reaching a first cup final for ages! 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Every week we bring you all the latest predictions from Mark Lawrenson, the UK's most renowned pundit, and we will compare them with our correct score tips. Manchester United have been winning at home recently, but they have left it late to win their past two league matches at Old Trafford. David Moyes will make it tough for them, with set-pieces tricky to defend, but youd really start to worry if the home side dont win here. Paul Merson predicts the result of Liverpool vs Man Utd and other PL GW 26 fixtures! They are languishing second from bottom in the standings with just five wins and 21 points in the bag. You must be logged in to post a comment The social sharing buttons have been hidden due to cookie preferences. For very different reasons, both of these clubs will be glad to see the back of the 2021-22 season. Below you'll find all the latest pundit predictions alongside the odds on offer for each game. Points-wise it has been frustrating for us, but I also think under Graham Potter we have been playing the best football that I have ever seen us play. For customers in the UK, PPB Counterparty Services Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission, Premier League Predictions: Lawro fancies Man Utd loss, Chelsea held & Arsenal win. Arsenal 2-0 Bournemouth. I know there is this perception that Tottenham can always slip up, but not this time. I dont see them falling at the final hurdle. For customers in the UK, PPB Counterparty Services Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission, Premier League predictions: Mark Lawrensons backing Leeds to beat Leicester tonight, NAP of the Day: Todays NAPs Table of horse racing tips across the UK & Ireland, Cheltenham Festival: Paddys antepost favourites for the 2023 Championship races. Football Tips / A comparison of Lawro's predicted Premier League 2021-22 Table with the Premier League 2021-22 Table, and Premier League 2021-22 Points according to Lawro's Predictions are included. Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. Our challenger, Pete, also has three points after also predicting three correct results, but no correct scores. "Firstly there was a penalty awarded after the full-time whistle had been blown. Lawro, Tom and Joe were speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan. Burnley and Brighton have both scored there in the past month, so I think Liverpool will manage that too. Read about our approach to external linking. Here at Bet & Skill we collate all the top pundit's predictions and bring them directly to you on this very page! "Firstly there was a penalty awarded after the full-time whistle had been blown, when we lost to Manchester United, which was the right call but astonishing to see. Anything can happen, but you just have to cross your fingers and hope we do turn up and play the way we can do.". Goodison will be raucous, thats the way the Everton fans are. 8 hours ago, Sean Taylor / I think it will be a tough day for Arsenal but I think theyll win just about. Joe is also backing the Blues to come out on top against their biggest rivals. 2-2. Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. 3-2. This week he takes on two Manchester City fans - frontman and guitarist Tom Ogden and drummer Joe Donovan from indie band Blossoms. Home Premier League All-Time Premier League . You would almost give him player of the year, his impact has been that big. City host Carabao Cup runners up Newcastle in the early game on Saturday while United head to Anfield to take on their old rivals Liverpool late on Sunday. From the midweek Premier League games, Lawro got three correct results from the seven midweek matches, with no exact scores, for a total of 30 points. Julen Lopeteguis done a good job and these two have played each other a lot recently. Please allow functional cookies for this to work. I was at Liverpool v Wolves on Wednesday night and the visit of Manchester United was all anyone was talking about. Football Tips / We just haven't had it very often. A 1-0 loss to Everton was followed by a 1-1 draw to Brentford and then a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City. The Bees are in great form and there is no point saying they have got nothing to play for because this is going to be one of the best seasons in their history. Aston Villa 1-1 Leicester. Steve's prediction: I'm going for the Wolves. Lawro's Premier League Predictions: Brentford 1-1 Tottenham Crystal Palace 2-0 Fulham Everton 2-1 Wolves Leicester 1-0 Newcastle Southampton 1-1 Brighton Aston Villa 0-2 Liverpool Arsenal 1-2 West Ham Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth Man Utd 2-0 Nottingham Forest Leeds 0-2 Man City Monday 12.30pm: Brentford v Tottenham With manager Antonio Conte also facing a spell on the sidelines following his gall bladder surgery, Spurs will miss the Italian's presence in training and dugout for at least a few weeks. The former Preston, Brighton, Liverpool and Ireland footballer, turned Oxford and Peterborough manager, now a BBC Sport football expert, states who hes backing. * WELCOME TO PP NEWS: NEW TO US? I know Eddie Howes got a big squad but I think this might be a draw. It has been a disappointing ending to the season for Southampton, who have won only one of their past 11 league games. 8 hours ago, Paddy Murphy / A correct result (picking a win, draw or defeat) is worth 10 points. I dont think theyll play too many of the new ones who have only just signed up but I think theyll win. Video Loading Antonio Conte is asked whether he is losing patience at Spurs "Both sides had very poor results in midweek," he told BBC Sport. THE PADDY POWER GUIDE TO SAFER GAMBLING EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW. Their form can be like that its either very hot, or very cold. Acclaimed pundit Mark Lawrenson has backed Arsenal to prevail over Bournemouth on March 4 in his predictions for the latest round of Premier League games. Both Nottingham Forest and Everton lost 4-0 in their most recent matches. Please allow functional cookies for this to work. Arsenal were outplayed by Newcastle when they lost at St James Park on Monday but, overall, I dont think it is a question of them lacking quality they just dont have enough leaders to step up when it matters. Football Tips / Brighton lost at home to Fulham in a smash-and-grab game last time but didnt play last weekend. Ben's prediction: This one has got some goals in it. Mark Lawrensons last ever Premier League are out with the much anticipated final day all to play for at both ends of the table.