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Lawro got FIVE results right, with ONE perfect score. PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS (All kick-offs are 1500 GMT unless specified) SATURDAY Everton v West Brom (1245 GMT)
Everton have a growing injury list but I think they will still be too strong for the Baggies. West Brom didn't look too hot against Fulham last week - they were outplayed and had no fight about them. This lot are in a scrap for survival. Verdict: 2-0 Arsenal v Fulham
Arsenal are quietly beavering away this season. They've got the Champions League first leg win under their belt and they're in the next round of the FA Cup. Best of all they have a few players coming back from injury. Fulham are virtually safe from relegation and they've done brilliantly this term, but I can't see them winning at the Emirates Stadium. Verdict: 2-0 Chelsea v Wigan
Chelsea haven't done too badly under new boss Guus Hiddink, have they - played two and won two. Don't say this too loudly, but Guus has even managed to get striker Didier Drogba to play well again. Wigan have forgotten how to win and I don't see them remembering how to do it at Stamford Bridge. Verdict: 2-1 Middlesbrough v Liverpool
Surprise, surprise - Middlesbrough won a game in midweek. The FA Cup win over West Ham will have boosted their confidence but I did think their poor run had to end soon. Liverpool, though, are still difficult to beat. Despite their exertions in Madrid this week I still think they'll get something out of this game. Verdict: 1-1 SUNDAY Hull v Blackburn (1230 GMT)
I would find it strange if Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce didn't make a few changes to the team he put out in the FA Cup replay against Coventry. His priority is Blackburn's survival and this is a huge match for them so it will be a stronger starting XI. Hull got to 27 points and stopped winning. This is a big match for them too because they could be pulled into a relegation battle if they don't start picking up points again. Verdict: 1-1 West Ham v Man City (1230 GMT)
The Hammers have been on a good run but have had a couple of slip-ups of late. They are also suffering from injuries and Mark Noble is suspended. I was impressed by City against Liverpool, especially Nigel de Jong and Vincent Kompany - I thought the two midfielders performed brilliantly in front of the defence. Verdict: 0-1 Bolton v Newcastle (1300 GMT)
Of all the teams in the bottom half, I think Bolton are the best scrappers. Hats off to manager Gary Megson for what he's achieved so far at the Reebok Stadium. Newcastle are not particularly impressive on the road and they lack battlers in midfield, especially with Kevin Nolan suspended. I can't see anything but a Bolton win here. Verdict: 2-0 Aston Villa v Stoke
Villa have a small squad and I'm not sure how all these games in a short space of time will impact on them, but we'll soon find out. Stoke are poor away from home. Tony Pulis's men will be relying on their home form in order to avoid the drop. Verdict: 2-1 CARLING CUP FINAL Man Utd v Tottenham
I'm really not sure what sort of Manchester United team Sir Alex Ferguson will put out. If I was a betting man I'd say the spine of his side will have experience with the youngsters playing around them - and he'll definitely have strength on the bench. Whatever team Sir Alex puts out, I just think it'll be too strong for Tottenham. It's Wembley deja-vu for the cup holders and their boss Harry Redknapp, who led Portsmouth to victory in last year's FA Cup final. They play attractive football but will find it hard to win the ball from United on Sunday. Verdict: 1-0 Mark Lawrenson was talking to BBC Sport's Saj Chowdhury | |||||||||||||||
2009년 2월 27일 금요일
[EPL27R]Lawro's predictions
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