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By Mark Lawrenson BBC Sport football expertBy 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 ArsenalLawro'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 PREDICTIONSTHIS 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)Liverpool 3-0 Bolton (1245 GMT)
Match reportMatch report
Prediction: 2-0Prediction: 2-0
Fulham v Watford Fulham 0-0 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. class="bodl" href="/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6205721.stm">Match report
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
Prediction: 2-1Prediction: 2-1
Man City v Everton Man City 2-1 Everton
Everton's record at City hasn't been great over the seasons but David Moyes' men are looking good of late. class="bodl" href="/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6205591.stm">Match report
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.
Match preview
Prediction: 1-2Prediction: 1-2
Middlesbrough v Sheff Utd Middlesbrough 3-1 Sheff Utd
This match is a biggie. class="bodl" href="/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6205739.stm">Match report
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.
If Yakubu and Mark Viduka play for Boro then I can only see one victor.
Match preview
Prediction: 2-0Prediction: 2-0
Portsmouth v Tottenham Portsmouth 1-1 Tottenham
I'm going to say Pompey will win this one. class="bodl" href="/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6205757.stm">Match report
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.
Match preview
Prediction: 1-0Prediction: 1-0
Reading v West Ham Reading 6-0 West Ham
Reading have had a very tough run of fixtures but I have been impressed with how well they have coped. class="bodl" href="/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6205803.stm">Match report
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.
Match preview
Prediction: 1-1Prediction: 1-1
Wigan v Blackburn
Wigan 0-3 Blackburn
It's funny how things change in football. Wigan were flying earlier in the season, while Blackburn were struggling - now things have changed. class="bodl" href="/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6205693.stm">Match report
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.
Match preview
Prediction: 2-1Prediction: 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 previewMatch preview
Prediction: 0-2Prediction: 0-2
TUESDAYTUESDAY
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 previewMatch preview
Prediction: 2-0Prediction: 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 previewMatch preview
Prediction: 0-2Prediction: 0-2
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  • Listen to Lawro's views on BBC Radio Five Live's Drive programme at approximately 1720 GMT on Fridays. Lawro reserves the right to revise his predictions, based on any late team news.