Horse Racing Tips / Everton didnt really lay a glove on Tottenham last weekend, and dont really carry a big goal threat. Paul Merson 10 hours ago, Peter Crouch / So, youve heard what Mark Lawrenson has to say, but can this weeks Paddy Power punter take down our predictions guru? PP Staff / 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. Includes the Premier League table according to Lawro's predictions and the current table for comparison. 17 mins ago, Mark Lawrenson / These two both went out of the FA Cup during the week with Southampton losing to Grimsby and Leicester to Blackburn. Brentford, the great thing about them is they just play one way and they dont complicate matters whatsoever. "We obviously need more goals to go with that, because we so rarely manage more than one a game - it's only happened eight times in 33 league games, and it means we never really finish games off and all our good play does not get a reward. Lawro is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests. It's just a shame there were no crowds there when it happened. Brighton are not quite at that level but they are still trying to beat their best-ever league finish, which was 13th in the top-flight in 1981-82. All of this means I am expecting the Gunners to win but I dont think they can rescue their hopes of making the top four from here. "They are head and shoulders above everyone else. Our best correct score predictions plus weekend football tips for this high odds betting market. "My dad is from up that way and used to go to all of their games with his dad. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. 16 mins ago, Peter Crouch / Ill be at this game and Liverpool have lots of injury worries. "I am going to be confident this time, though. 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. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page. 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. Julen Lopeteguis done a good job and these two have played each other a lot recently. So, the best news for the Toffees is that this result doesnt matter. That was the final game to be played from that set of fixtures and Lawro claims the victory. Brentford beat Brighton last time out, but this is a step up. "I'd seen us win plenty of other things but, in terms of being league champions, that was the first time I'd seen it for myself in my lifetime," he added. 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. Leicester got a point against Palace but theres lots of discontent there. Lawro is making predictions for all 380 top-flight matches this season, against a variety of guests. Im a big fan of Erik ten Hag, hes got common sense and I think he gives it to the players in training so good on him. PP Staff / He has 80 points, Curt has 50 and Roland is on 40. I started off with a 2-2 but I kind of fancy a bit of an upset here. I think it will be a tough day for Arsenal but I think theyll win just about. Brighton 0-2 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? 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It was a pretty turgid affair when these two drew 0-0 at Anfield in January, and I am not expecting a thriller this time either - these games are rarely great ones. 12-0, I'm going for goals. As Ive been saying all season, the Hammers do not have the biggest squad but it looks like they only need a couple more additions in order to challenge properly for the Champions League spots next time. *All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change. The Stockport band released their latest single, The Sulking Poet, at the end of March and their new album, Ribbon Around The Bomb, is released later this month. Lawro, Tom and Joe were speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan. Heres quick reminder of those all-important rules: Well award one point for a correct result and three points for a correct score (max three points per game, there are no four-pointers here). Yes, they lost at Manchester City last weekend but that was still a very good performance. LEICESTER 1-2 LEEDS. It looks like Heung-min Sons back to form, Harry Kanes looking to break Tottenhams all-time top scorer record but its Manchester City theyre up against. They were completely on top by the end. Another win at the weekend will help the north London side keep the pressure on Pep Guardiola's side. With plenty of huge games on the horizon we thought it was only right to bring in our resident tipster andPremier Leaguepredicting guru,Mark Lawrenson. Lawrenson has predicted an easy 2-0 victory for the Gunners as they host the Cherries on Saturday. If Kalvin Phillips is back in the Leeds midfield then that improves their chances, but I'm backing the Hammers to maintain their impressive form. Given the position they were in a few weeks ago, Mikel Artetas side should already have secured a spot in next seasons Champions League, but they have been so bad that it is not even in their hands with a game to go. Please allow functional cookies for this to work. Lawro is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests. Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will be at Selhurst Park to watch this game and his presence could bring a reaction from the United players. Steve's prediction: I'm going for the Wolves. Ill just go for a narrow home win. 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. Two 1980s icons go head to head this week as Police Academy and Three Men and a Baby star Steve Guttenberg takes on Mark Lawrenson at predictions. This time around its Anthony the Plymouth fan from Plymouth! Lawro and Ben were speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan. 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. Every Premier League gameweek 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. 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. Mark Lawrenson's Premier League Predictions. You get some prediction points just for the result, don't you? Nottingham Forest crashed out of the Carabao which wasnt a surprise but theyre good at home in general. With Carlsberg- Get the facts. Chelsea 2-0 Fulham. You would almost give him player of the year, his impact has been that big. "Not only that, I have a bit of history there - my grandfather escaped the Russian pogroms on horseback after the Bolshevik Revolution and made it all the way to Liverpool. Lawro's dug into his mind palace for the bumper round of top flight games. "It is difficult to sum our season up. Theyve got a much better chance of staying up with Dyche in charge. "I just think, in any game, if City turn up then we can beat any team," he explained. The exact score earns 40 points. BRENTFORD 1-2 CHELSEA, As well as Liverpool played against Man City itll count for nothing if they cant win this one. "I should probably be a Plymouth Argyle fan, but I grew up in the suburbs of London and our school football coach was from Brentford so I followed them a bit too. A correct result (picking a win, draw or defeat) is worth, Oh this is a big one. 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. Its like the Wacky Races. 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. Heres how he thinks things will play out this weekend. The Hornets could see a lot of ins and outs over the summer, and the same goes for the Blues squad too. where the referee allowed it, disallowed it, and then ruled it out for good. So, youve heard whatMark Lawrensonhas to say, but can this weeks Paddy Power punter take down our game-guessing guru with their Premier League predictions? Wolves 1-1 Liverpool. Mikel Arteta's side have emerged as genuine title contenders this season. 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. 1 hour ago, PPB Counterparty Services Ltd is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority. PP Staff / Its just as well Everton have got the job done already, really I wouldnt exactly be confident about their chances of staying in the Premier League if Frank Lampards side had to get anything at Emirates Stadium to avoid the drop. Theyre hardly going to be jetlagged from the travel for this game but I think it might be a draw.