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| Lawro's predictions | Lawro's predictions |
| (about 2 hours later) | |
| By Mark Lawrenson BBC Sport football expert | By Mark Lawrenson BBC Sport football expert |
| HOW DID LAWRO DO LAST TIME? | HOW DID LAWRO DO LAST TIME? |
| Lawro's predictions Charlton 1-1 Aston VillaBlackburn 2-0 MiddlesbroughBolton 2-0 PortsmouthChelsea 2-0 FulhamEverton 2-0 NewcastleMan Utd 2-0 ReadingTottenham 1-1 LiverpoolWatford 2-1 WiganWest Ham 2-0 Man CitySheff Utd 0-2 Arsenal The actual resultsCharlton 2-1 Aston VillaBlackburn 2-1 MiddlesbroughBolton 3-2 PortsmouthChelsea 2-2 FulhamEverton 3-0 NewcastleMan Utd 3-2 ReadingTottenham 0-1 LiverpoolWatford A-A WiganWest Ham 0-1 Man CitySheff Utd 1-0 Arsenal | Lawro's predictions Charlton 1-1 Aston VillaBlackburn 2-0 MiddlesbroughBolton 2-0 PortsmouthChelsea 2-0 FulhamEverton 2-0 NewcastleMan Utd 2-0 ReadingTottenham 1-1 LiverpoolWatford 2-1 WiganWest Ham 2-0 Man CitySheff Utd 0-2 Arsenal The actual resultsCharlton 2-1 Aston VillaBlackburn 2-1 MiddlesbroughBolton 3-2 PortsmouthChelsea 2-2 FulhamEverton 3-0 NewcastleMan Utd 3-2 ReadingTottenham 0-1 LiverpoolWatford A-A WiganWest Ham 0-1 Man CitySheff Utd 1-0 Arsenal |
| Last time around Lawro got FOUR results right but NO perfect scores. | Last time around Lawro got FOUR results right but NO perfect scores. |
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| THIS WEEK'S PREDICTIONS | THIS WEEK'S PREDICTIONS |
| NEW YEAR'S DAY (All kick-offs 1500 GMT unless specified) | NEW YEAR'S DAY (All kick-offs 1500 GMT unless specified) |
| Liverpool 3-0 Bolton (1245 GMT) | |
| Match report | |
| Prediction: 2-0 | Prediction: 2-0 |
| Fulham v Watford | Fulham v Watford |
| I'm going to go for a Fulham win, despite the fact they are down to the bare bones because of the number of injuries they have had. | I'm going to go for a Fulham win, despite the fact they are down to the bare bones because of the number of injuries they have had. |
| The players that have come in have done a great job, especially during that draw against Chelsea, which must have done the morale of the team a lot of good. | The players that have come in have done a great job, especially during that draw against Chelsea, which must have done the morale of the team a lot of good. |
| Match preview | Match preview |
| Prediction: 2-1 | Prediction: 2-1 |
| Man City v Everton | Man City v Everton |
| Everton's record at City hasn't been great over the seasons but David Moyes' men are looking good of late. | Everton's record at City hasn't been great over the seasons but David Moyes' men are looking good of late. |
| City did get a good away win at West Ham but I just think that Everton will sneak this one. | City did get a good away win at West Ham but I just think that Everton will sneak this one. |
| They seem pretty solid at the back and might be too much of a barrier for Stuart Pearce's team. | They seem pretty solid at the back and might be too much of a barrier for Stuart Pearce's team. |
| Match preview | Match preview |
| Prediction: 1-2 | Prediction: 1-2 |
| Middlesbrough v Sheff Utd | Middlesbrough v Sheff Utd |
| This match is a biggie. | This match is a biggie. |
| Both teams could easily be dragged down, so a win for either would provide a huge boost to their survival hopes. | Both teams could easily be dragged down, so a win for either would provide a huge boost to their survival hopes. |
| The Blades have picked up a fair few points in the last few games but I think Boro know they have to win this one. | The Blades have picked up a fair few points in the last few games but I think Boro know they have to win this one. |
| If Yakubu and Mark Viduka play for Boro then I can only see one victor. | If Yakubu and Mark Viduka play for Boro then I can only see one victor. |
| Match preview | Match preview |
| Prediction: 2-0 | Prediction: 2-0 |
| Portsmouth v Tottenham | Portsmouth v Tottenham |
| I'm going to say Pompey will win this one. | I'm going to say Pompey will win this one. |
| They are a pretty good outfit at home and keep carving out good results. | They are a pretty good outfit at home and keep carving out good results. |
| Tottenham, on the other hand, have not looked too clever on their travels. | Tottenham, on the other hand, have not looked too clever on their travels. |
| Match preview | Match preview |
| Prediction: 1-0 | Prediction: 1-0 |
| Reading v West Ham | Reading v West Ham |
| Reading have had a very tough run of fixtures but I have been impressed with how well they have coped. | Reading have had a very tough run of fixtures but I have been impressed with how well they have coped. |
| The Hammers have not had a great honeymoon period under Alan Curbishley, something that usually happens when a new manager comes in. | The Hammers have not had a great honeymoon period under Alan Curbishley, something that usually happens when a new manager comes in. |
| They are still third from bottom after that defeat by City but I can see them picking up a point here. | They are still third from bottom after that defeat by City but I can see them picking up a point here. |
| Match preview | Match preview |
| Prediction: 1-1 | Prediction: 1-1 |
Wigan v Blackburn | Wigan v Blackburn |
| It's funny how things change in football. Wigan were flying earlier in the season, while Blackburn were struggling - now things have changed. | It's funny how things change in football. Wigan were flying earlier in the season, while Blackburn were struggling - now things have changed. |
| The Latics need a win and I reckon this is going to be a right north-west humdinger of a match. | The Latics need a win and I reckon this is going to be a right north-west humdinger of a match. |
| Not many will turn up though. | Not many will turn up though. |
| Match preview | Match preview |
| Prediction: 2-1 | Prediction: 2-1 |
Newcastle v Man Utd (1715 GMT) | Newcastle v Man Utd (1715 GMT) |
| Sir Alex Ferguson's men are pretty unstoppable at the moment, aren't they? | Sir Alex Ferguson's men are pretty unstoppable at the moment, aren't they? |
| It's something like six wins in their last seven league games and I can't see them slipping up at St James' Park against a Newcastle side who are struggling with injuries. | It's something like six wins in their last seven league games and I can't see them slipping up at St James' Park against a Newcastle side who are struggling with injuries. |
| Match preview | Match preview |
| Prediction: 0-2 | Prediction: 0-2 |
| TUESDAY | TUESDAY |
| Arsenal v Charlton (1945 GMT) | Arsenal v Charlton (1945 GMT) |
| I'm going to back Arsenal at home for this one. | I'm going to back Arsenal at home for this one. |
| Arsene Wenger's team have too much in the locker for the Addicks and Robin van Persie is looking good at the moment. | Arsene Wenger's team have too much in the locker for the Addicks and Robin van Persie is looking good at the moment. |
| Alan Pardew's boys got a good result against Villa, but the trip to north London will bring them back down to earth. | Alan Pardew's boys got a good result against Villa, but the trip to north London will bring them back down to earth. |
| Match preview | Match preview |
| Prediction: 2-0 | Prediction: 2-0 |
| Aston Villa v Chelsea (2000 GMT) | Aston Villa v Chelsea (2000 GMT) |
| Chelsea have to bounce back at some time and I think it will be at Villa. | Chelsea have to bounce back at some time and I think it will be at Villa. |
| The home side have Gareth Barry suspended for this game and his influence will be missed by Martin O'Neill's side. | The home side have Gareth Barry suspended for this game and his influence will be missed by Martin O'Neill's side. |
| Apart from that, Villa have been on a poor run so I can only see one outcome. | Apart from that, Villa have been on a poor run so I can only see one outcome. |
| Match preview | Match preview |
| Prediction: 0-2 | Prediction: 0-2 |