Sheffield United vs West Brom
“It was a bad weekend for the bottom three, with Newcastle and Brighton both winning.
At least both of these sides have been showing a bit of fight, though. It’s clear they haven’t given up hope yet.
West Brom are still conceding, but not as many. They did well to stay in their game against Fulham on Saturday because they were completely outplayed in the first half, but they improved, and deserved their point.
Sheffield United could not manage a repeat of their win at Old Trafford when they went to Etihad Stadium, but they made life difficult for Manchester City.
The circumstances make this the biggest game of the season so far for both of them, because it is the chance to do damage to the teams around them as well as getting three massive points themselves.
A draw would not do much good for either side, especially Sheffield United. I fear for the Blades anyway, but if they don’t win this one then it could be curtains for them.”
Lawro’s prediction: Sheffield United to win.
Wolves vs Arsenal
Arsenal were solid against Manchester United on Saturday and are now unbeaten in seven in the league.
Wolves are at the other end of the scale, form-wise, and have gone eight league games without a win, but they had some chances in their defeat by Crystal Palace and their new loan striker, Willian Jose, made some nice touches. He is decent and he will get better.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side won at Emirates Stadium at the end of November – in the game where Wolves striker Raul Jimenez suffered a serious head injury – and I just have a feeling they will come out on top this time too.
Lawro’s prediction: Wolves to win.
Manchester United vs Southampton
It’s not been a great few days for Manchester United, who lost at home to Sheffield United and then were held by Arsenal.
Southampton were unlucky not to get anything against Aston Villa on Saturday, when they created enough chances to get at least a point but the big decisions did not go their way.
When they met at St Mary’s earlier in the season, it was a real thriller with United coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2.
I’m at Old Trafford for 5 Live for this one, and this time I am expecting the same outcome, but in more straightforward fashion.
Lawro’s prediction: Man United to win.
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace
Newcastle played really well in their win against Everton. It was a great result, but I was really impressed with the way they got it – they really went for it, for once, and were committing plenty of men forward.
Crystal Palace also got a good result, a tight win over Wolves, but if Newcastle play the same way again this time then I think they will have more success.
Lawro’s prediction: Newcastle to win.
Lawro’s Premier League Accumulator Tip
Sheffield United to win Wolves to win Manchester United to win Newcastle to winODDS – 27/1 with FanTeam.
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