However, since then, the Gunners have won their next three games, while City's draw to Nottingham Forest allowed them to reopen a five-point lead at the top. We're more likely to see a repeat of United's thinking in most of their other big Premier League games this season, where it feels like they have been happy with a point.". 14 mins ago, Peter Crouch / "I think it will be really, really tight, John" Mark Lawrenson gives his predictions for tomorrow's Premiere League clash of #United and #LFC | Football w/ @SkyIreland. "This is a massive game but, however things pan out for us from here, you just really have to live in the moment and enjoy it because this is a great time to be a City fan.". A correct result (picking a win, draw or defeat) is worth, Oh this is a big one. 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. Predictions ; All leagues ; Offers ; Premier League . Football News / Wembley date and kick-off time, Premier League betting tips: Paddy Power pundits best bets for this weekends fixtures, TUESDAY 7.30PM: BRIGHTON V NOTTINGHAM FOREST, WEDNESDAY 7.30PM: BOURNEMOUTH V SOUTHAMPTON, The latest football odds are on PaddyPower.com right now, THE PADDY POWER GUIDE TO SAFER GAMBLING EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW. I know Eddie Howes got a big squad but I think this might be a draw. Chelsea still haven't conceded a home goal in four games under Thomas Tuchel and Everton are better on the road than they are at Goodison Park - the Toffees haven't lost an away game since 1 November and 29 of their 46 points have come on the road. The United players are already playing for their places next season. According to the BBC, Lawrenson's predictions "generate hundreds of thousands of page impressions each week - his record was 1.2m when he took on Rick Astley for the festive fixtures at Christmas 2020". 6:40 PM - 3 Mar 2023. Mark Lawrenson's Premier League Predictions. In his column for Paddy Power, he wrote: Arsenal appeared to lose some of their momentum last month when they went three games on the bounce without a win, losing two. City dont look right and Im not quite sure whats happened but they could quite easily go and win all of the next 10-15 games and part of me thinks they might just do that, despite going for a draw in this one. The former Preston, Brighton, Liverpool and Ireland footballer, turned Oxford and Peterborough manager, now a BBC Sport 'football expert', states who he's backing. Thatcher is a Brighton fan, who is hopeful his side have done enough to secure their top-flight status this season. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page. Theres /100up for grabs this week as Arron the Manchester United supporter from Kilmarnock narrowly fell to defeat in an 8-7 thriller during the last round of Premier League games. I love Wolves. 10 hours ago, Peter Crouch / Since then, the sides have clashed six times and the north London outfit have won five of them, including a 3-0 victory on Matchday 3 of the current season. Neither club really knows what the future holds, either. If you don't receive an email, please check your spam or Promotions Tab and "move us" to your primary inbox! He beat singer-songwriter David Gray, who also got five correct results, but with no exact scores, giving him a total of 50 points. Football Tips / If you dont know what were talking about, where have you been? He played a Texas sheriff turned football coach in 1995 Disney film The Big Green, which saw a female teacher on an exchange from England turn around the fortunes of an underachieving school team, with his assistance. Can you imagine how may people are going to watch this game, with the title at stake? 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. Ill just go for a narrow home win. Guttenberg has not played any football for a while, but he does have some experience of life in a dug-out. There were four rearranged games in midweek, which saw Lawro and his guests make the following predictions: Rapper and Arsenal fan Jelani Blackman picked up 40 points for an exact score at Turf. For our challenger, Dominic the Leeds fan, there were the same three correct result picks, but no correct scores. 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. Im going to go for a draw, Wolves just dont score many goals. Steve McManaman was my first hero because I used to play out on the wing when I was at school, and he was the king. The social sharing buttons have been hidden due to cookie preferences. Your login session has expired. 15 mins ago, PP Staff / Lawro and Steve were speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan. Lawro is making predictions for all 380 top-flight matches this season, against a variety of guests. Every Premier League matchday were putting up at least /50 more if theres a rollover to anyone who can outsmart Lawro in guessing the outcome of that weeks games. Football Tips / Read about our approach to external linking. Lawro triumphed last weekend and he's back to defend his crown once again. Statistics and analysis of premier league match predictions - useful for betting tips. Home Premier League All-Time Premier League, Click for Premier League Season 2021-22 Results and Stats. "And then the craziest one for me was Lewis Dunk's free-kick in our defeat by West Brom, where the referee allowed it, disallowed it, and then ruled it out for good. I think they know now, and I hate the phrase, that every games a cup final for them. 8 hours ago, Paddy Murphy / Brentford 2-1 Southampton. "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. 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 Mark Lawrenson Known as Lawro, he is BBC's most appreciated pundit. "It has been a strange season in lots of ways, though. We know how good this City team is, and I fully expect them to go on and clinch the title without another wobble like the one we saw at West Ham. Last weekend, Lawro got five correct results from 10 matches, including three exact scores, for a total of 140 points. 3-2. 2-1, From the last round of Premier League fixtures, Lawro got, correct results from the eight matches, with no exact scores, for a total of, He beat Wolf Alice bassist Theo Ellis, who got, +/- DENOTE POSITION DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAWRO'S TABLE AND ACTUAL POSITION, Sister Bliss, Amy Macdonald, Dot Major, Steve White, Adam Devonshire, Becky Hill, Passenger, Chris Shiflett, Celeste, Dan Flint, Frank Harper, Peter Hooton, Raye, David Gray, Declan McKenna, Billy Monger, Paul Smith, Alex Sprogis, DJ Target, Rick Astley, Lewis Evans, Steve Guttenberg, Gethin Jones, Fraser T. Smith, The heroes and villains that helped snooker reach its glory years. "I'd be quite tempted to do some coaching in real life too - I'm hoping to be hired by Manchester United. Southampton have splashed the cash and slowly but surely theyre started to look a better team with every game theyve played under Nathan Jones. They are looking to maintain their five-point lead over reigning champions Manchester City in the table. Theres/100up for grabs this week as Lawro saw off Jerry the Kerry fan following a blistering start. UFC / Nottingham Forest 0-1 Everton. NAP of the Day: Todays NAPs Table of horse racing tips across the UK & Ireland, UFC tips: 7/2 shot tops our UFC 285 betting preview for Las Vegas, Premier League betting tips: Paddy Power pundits best bets for this weekends fixtures, Crouchys Shouts: Man United to edge out Liverpool in 24/1 Bet Builder, Horse Racing Tips: A 7/1 pick leads the line on the All-Weather under lights tonight, https://news.paddypower.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Mark-Lawrenson-Edit-1.mp4, Saturday 12.30pm: Manchester City v Newcastle, Saturday 3pm: Aston Villa v Crystal Palace, Sunday 4.30pm: Liverpool v Manchester United, THE PADDY POWER GUIDE TO SAFER GAMBLING EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW. West Ham, meanwhile, have drawn their last two league games and have won just once in their last ten outings. 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. Click here, Be the first one to comment on this story. Eoghan Gately / "Firstly there was a penalty awarded after the full-time whistle had been blown. Tottenham 1-1 Manchester City. Football Tips / I think theyll nick it. Lawro first started the weekly feature, which. Liverpool are not scoring enough goals at the moment - they have got a touch of the Brightons about them. 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. Football pundit and former Liverpool star Mark Lawrenson predicts West Ham to pull off a stunning 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend. Im going to go for an Everton Win. It's just a shame there were no crowds there when it happened. "They beat City twice at Etihad Stadium last season and they might think 'let's go for it again' this time. Yes, that was another defeat, but the performance wasnt that bad. Miguel Delaney and Mark Lawrenson joined us on The Last Word to give their opinions and predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures, including Manchester United and Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. After starting their Premier League campaign with seven unbeaten games, Tottenham Hotspur have lost eight of their next 16 to fall out of the UEFA Champions League places and into the fifth. West Ham went out of the FA Cup against Manchester United on Wednesday, though the performances have started to pick up. Lawro is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests. After 30 minutes the referee used to say, Right, shall we put the ball on the pitch now! Theres still that little bit of ranker there. 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. Lawros been bang in form of late, meaning the rollover now totals /200, and vying for victory in midweek is Everton fan, Pete. 1 hour ago, PPB Counterparty Services Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority. Manchester United have been winning at home recently, but they have left it late to win their past two league matches at Old Trafford. Theyve got lots of exciting young players and theyll have too much for Bournemouth. View here EPL fixtures, scores, games . Ill be at this game and Liverpool have lots of injury worries. 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. Heres how he thinks things will play out this weekend. Burnley and Brighton have both scored there in the past month, so I think Liverpool will manage that too. Paul Merson Paul Merson predicts the result of Liverpool vs Man Utd and other PL GW 26 fixtures! Leeds are very up and down at the moment - they are a bit like Aston Villa in that they are hard to predict. I am expecting Norwich to give them a game but Spurs have got Dejan Kulusevski now as well as Harry Kane and Son Heung-min and I dont see the Canaries holding out, let alone beating them. "It's always been Liverpool for me," Howard told BBC Sport. 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. Both of these sides have had good seasons, but especially West Ham. It's first versus second in the Premier League on Sunday when Manchester City host Liverpool, but are they also the two best teams in the world? 0-2, Steve's prediction: I love the story of how Leicester won the league as huge underdogs in 2016. Patrick Bamford coming back for them is massive, hes just so calm and hes such a good finisher. I love Wolves. Theyre just going from strength to strength. Horse Racing Tips / Have an evening in with films on iPlayer: From action to romance, there's a movie for everyone. "A bit later on, it was John Arne Riise who was my favourite, as well as Liverpool legends like Steven Gerrard. For this weekend's fixtures, he is up against, A correct result (picking a win, draw or defeat) is worth, I like Fulham - they play good football, and like all the teams at the bottom they seem to be competitive most weeks - but I'm not going against Liverpool here, and the goals have got to come back at some point. West Ham have been far more consistent, which is why they are in the race for the top four. These are two of the most inconsistent teams we have seen in the Premier League all season, which has made their results very difficult to predict. The former Preston, Brighton, Liverpool and Ireland footballer, turned Oxford and Peterborough manager, now a BBC Sport football expert, states who hes backing. Ben's prediction: This one has got some goals in it. First thing on Saturday Sean Dyche takes charge of struggling Everton for the first time at home to league-leaders Arsenal and theres a juicy Tottenham v Manchester City meeting to round off the weekend on Sunday evening. 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.