Premier League legend and former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has released his predictions for match-day 10 in the Premier League, forecasting intense clashes and intriguing outcomes for each game.
Lawrenson, known for his seasoned analysis and football expertise, shared his insights with Paddy Power, offering his thoughts on how each matchup might unfold.
The weekend will kick off with an early game on Saturday as Newcastle United take on Arsenal at St. James’ Park.
This is a highly anticipated fixture given both teams’ recent form, with Newcastle hoping to leverage their home advantage.
However, Lawrenson believes Arsenal’s firepower will ultimately give them the edge, predicting a narrow 2-1 victory for the Gunners.
Manchester City, currently at the top of their game, will face Bournemouth in what many expect to be a relatively straightforward encounter for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Lawrenson predicts City will maintain their winning momentum with a comfortable 2-0 victory over the Cherries, continuing their pursuit of another Premier League title.
At Anfield, Liverpool will welcome Brighton in what promises to be an electrifying clash later in the day.
Liverpool has been in solid form, and with their formidable home support, Lawrenson sees them securing a 3-1 win over Brighton.
The Seagulls, though, could pose a challenge with their quick, high-pressing style, but the Reds are expected to be up to the task.
Another interesting fixture will see Manchester United hosting Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday evening.
Both teams have had inconsistent seasons so far, but United will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage.
Lawrenson is confident that United can handle the London side, predicting a 2-0 win that will help the Red Devils improve their standing in the league.
In other matches, Lawrenson anticipates a closely contested game between Nottingham Forest and West Ham at the City Ground, which he expects to end in a 1-1 draw.
Similarly, he predicts a tight affair between Wolves and Crystal Palace at Molineux, with both teams walking away with a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw as well.
Southampton, fresh off a series of impressive performances, will be looking to keep up their momentum as they take on Everton. Lawrenson forecasts a 2-1 victory for Southampton, giving the Saints a much-needed boost in their campaign.
In North London, Tottenham is set to clash with Aston Villa, and Lawrenson expects Spurs to triumph in a hard-fought 2-1 encounter. Fulham, on the other hand, is predicted to outlast Brentford at Craven Cottage with a 2-1 win.
Meanwhile, in the Championship, Ipswich Town will go head-to-head with Leicester City in what Lawrenson expects to be a tough match, with Ipswich edging out Leicester 2-1. These predictions set the stage for an exciting weekend of football as fans eagerly await to see how the action unfolds across England.
