Premier League Predictions: Lawro v Yizzy

Liverpool will resume their title with a home game against Leicester on Wednesday night, but can the leaders of the Premier League keep their undefeated record at Anfield this season?

Mark Lawrenson, football expert at BBC Sport, said: "With 15 games to play, I have the impression that the Reds boss, Jurgen Klopp, considers his team to be the last of three rounds of his title race.

"His message to his players is probably that they just have to keep doing what they've done so far this season and, if they do it against Leicester, they will beat them." "

Lawro makes predictions for the 380 leading matches this season against a variety of guests.

This week, he faces the star Yizzy, who has a new single, the follow-up of "Keep Chasing", which will be released in February.

MC, 19, is from South London and also has Welsh roots. He became a fan of Arsenal thanks to the team winning the title "Invincibles" in 2003-04.

"Unfortunately, the current Gunners team can not offer a candle to this team," Yizzy told BBC Sport. "The closest players we know today are Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.

"That's not to say they're at the same level as Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry, but when it comes to players, it's our strikers who come closest to that standard, because if I'm honest our defense is catastrophic.

"We have just discovered a winning midfielder in the form of Lucas Torreira who, for me, is like a hungry young Patrick Vieira who can annoy people and distribute it, which is great to see."

"But when it comes to wingers, I do not think we'll see personalities like Freddie Ljungberg, Robert Pires or Jose Antonio Reyes again.

"We can sometimes play Henrikh Mkhitaryan right, but he's not a winger, so there is still a lot of work to be done."

"Hopefully this will change." It is obviously too early to judge Unai Emery as a manager, but he has already shown a lot more willingness to strengthen different areas of the team compared to Arsene Wenger in recent years. hope now. "

A correct result (choosing a win, a draw or a loss) is worth it ten points. The exact score wins 40 points.

PREDICTIONS OF LAWRO

All bells send 19:45 GMT unless otherwise noted.

TUESDAY

Arsenal v Cardiff

The first game of Cardiff since the death of their striker Emiliano Sala will be a difficult opportunity for everyone.

What happened to Sala and the pilot of the plane is very sad and reminds that some things are much more important than football matches.

The prediction of Lawro: 2-0

Yizzy's prediction: I am a fan of Arsenal but I am also Welsh – my mother is Welsh and my father is Jamaican – so I want Cardiff near and dear. My grandparents and cousins ​​are all from Caerphilly, Blackwood and Merthyr. This game is very important to me. 2-0.

Fulham v Brighton

Oldham eliminated Fulham from the FA Cup in the third round. They have not played since their late defeat against Tottenham.

The Cottagers are on a three-game losing streak in the league, leaving them seven points behind security and lacking the time to get out of trouble.

It's an argument that Claudio Ranieri has improved them since taking office in early December – although Ryan Babel was their only rookie so far this month – but he has not improved them enough to win some matches .

That's where the problem lies, and it's hard to see things change much at this point in the transfer window.

Brighton, who drew West Brom in the FA Cup on Saturday, lost their last two league games against Liverpool and Manchester United.

But the Seagulls are still sitting in the middle of the table and I do not see them getting lost in relegation.

They probably only need eight extra points to stay in shape, with how the league is preparing, and I think they'll get one on Tuesday.

The prediction of Lawro: 1-1

Yizzy's prediction: 1-1

Huddersfield v Everton

Everton did not have the chance to come out of the FA Cup this weekend, as the equalization of Millwall would not have occurred had there been VAR at The Den.

But the circumstances behind this defeat do not hide the fact that the Toffees are struggling, and another mistake here will only increase the pressure on the manager, Marco Silva.

It's not the right time to play Huddersfield either, despite their terrible run that has allowed them to take just one point in their last 10 games.

New Terriers boss Jan Siewert has had some time to work with his players and you know they will react.

Normally you get that rebound when a new manager takes things in hand and even though it's hard to say that Huddersfield will score two goals – because they've scored just five home goals all the season – it would not surprise me to see them do it.

With Huddersfield at 10 points of safety, they are adrift. Siewert can afford to try Everton. His side has nothing to lose now.

The prediction of Lawro: 2-1

Yizzy's prediction: Everton is under pressure and I think that will encourage them. 1-2

Wolves v West Ham

The wolves escaped to fight another day in the FA Cup, but West Ham did not.

And I just can not believe the Hammers announced the extension of Marko Arnautovic's contract a few minutes after their FA Cup exit by AFC Wimbledon. Who thought it was a good idea?

It was also a bad defeat because hammers were everywhere in the store.

It was such a bad performance and I can not tell them to have anything in Molineux on the back of such a screen.

The prediction of Lawro: 2-0

Yizzy's prediction: 1-2

Man Utd v Burnley (8:00 pm GMT)

Burnley was beaten by Manchester City in FA Cup on Saturday. I know that the Clarets have made a lot of changes but, even at full strength, it's another tough match for them.

With eight wins out of eight, the performance of interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United is impressive.

Goals are the key and United has an average of 2.75 of those played under Solskjaer. Do this, and you must concede three to make you beat.

However, they play well all over the field and they have also been solid on the defense. I do not see Burnley having joy Tuesday night.

The prediction of Lawro: 2-0

Yizzy's prediction: Although I would like Burnley to run United, I will have to say 3-0 to United.

Newcastle v Man City (20:00 GMT)

What happens with the magpies is a sad state of affairs.

Although I can understand why the majority of their fans are behind manager Rafa Benitez, I do not understand why he would come out after their defeat against a team from Watford who made 11 changes and claiming that his team was not enough strong for a Cup race in England.

Why not try? He may lose some of his fans because he sent a message of total negativity.

Only Newcastle could try to get Romelu Lukaku's brother signed and then fail him for a medical examination. It's unlucky for him, but that sums up the situation at the club.

There is a huge gap between these two camps, and the power of their purpose is the best illustration. The city has scored 28 goals in its last six games, while Newcastle has 25 seasons in 27 games.

I have the impression that if Benitez could play with 10 central defenders and a goalkeeper, he would do it for this match, even though I'm not sure it would do any good.

The prediction of Lawro: 0-2

Yizzy's prediction: A great victory of the city would not surprise me. I was a big fan of Pablo Zabaleta and Sergio Aguero has always been one of my favorite attackers, so I'm not opposed to City. I am much more anti-Tottenham, Chelsea and United. 0-4

Arsenal plays City Sunday. Do I feel confident? After the race, we had – no!

Being a fan of Arsenal is the most stressful thing on the planet right now. I only hope that we can play football in the Champions League next season because, without that, when we try to recruit players of greater fame, not everyone will want to play for us.

WEDNESDAY

Bournemouth v Chelsea

Chelsea ended up having a very good week, reaching the final of the Carabao Cup and the fifth round of the FA Cup.

I was at Stamford Bridge as co-commentator for their Sheffield victory on Wednesday in FA Cup and I was impressed by the move in the box of their new striker Gonzalo Higuain.

It's just a case now of him and the rest of the team getting to know each other.

Bournemouth won 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on the transfer deadline last January in what Cherries boss Eddie Howe called "best result" in the Premier League.

The Howe team put an end to a bad performance by beating West Ham in his last game on Jan. 19, but I think Chelsea will just be too strong for them this time.

The prediction of Lawro: 1-2

Yizzy's prediction: I'll have to give this one to Chelsea. 1-3

Southampton v Crystal Palace

Both teams have played well in recent times, and although they are only three points above the relegation zone, they seem to be heading in the right direction.

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is doing a good job and his team is undefeated in the league in 2019.

Crystal Palace scared Liverpool and is still in the FA Cup after beating Tottenham. Winning matches is good for you, no matter what competition you are in.

I think the Saints will take the advantage over Palace and win this game, but regardless of the outcome, the teams immediately below these two teams run a much more immediate risk of falling.

The prediction of Lawro: 2-1

Yizzy's prediction: 1-2

Liverpool v Leicester (20:00 GMT)

Both teams have taken leave this weekend as they are already out of the England Cup.

Liverpool has been to Dubai for a bit of rest and relaxation as well as for a workout and I think they'll come back fresh and ready for this match and the rest of the title race.

The fox boss, Claude Puel, has different problems. Her team lost her last two games and, after going to Anfield, she will play Manchester United (home) and Tottenham (away).

Puel's work never feels completely safe, and I do not think he helped himself much in facing a weakened team in the FA Cup third round defeat at Newport.

He obviously got very good results at the end of December with victories over Manchester City and Chelsea. He must now pull something similar from the bag.

The prediction of Lawro: 2-0

Yizzy's prediction: It will be a very good game to watch. 2-1

Tottenham v Watford (20:00 GMT)

I totally agree with Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, who is one of the top four to win a national cup competition for his club at the moment.

The last thing the Spurs want is to settle in their new state-of-the-art stadium and not to play in the Champions League next season. Winning the Carabao Cup would not have made up for that.

Pochettinho has had a difficult time due to an injury, but Heung-min Son is back and available after South Korea has been eliminated from the Asian Cup.

Still, I think it's a tough game for the Spurs and I would not be surprised if they lost points.

Watford is on a good race right now, and beat them at Vicarage Road earlier in the season. They will also be refreshed after making 11 changes to their England Cup win against Newcastle.

The prediction of Lawro: 1-1

Yizzy's prediction: Is it wishful thinking? May be! 0-3

Lawro is entrusted to Chris Bevan of BBC Sport.

How did Lawro last time?

In the third round of the FA Cup, Lawro got the good result in six of the 15 draws played so far, with no exact result.

In the nine games where he played against DJ Dotty and Reece Parkinson of Radio 1Xtra, Lawro has three correct results without scores on the spot. Dotty has five correct results, again without accurate scores, while Reecey was doing better with seven correct results, including an exact score.

They will know their final total after Monday's game between Barnet and Brentford. Lawro and Dotty are hoping for a 2-0 win at Brentford, while Reece thinks the championship team will benefit from a 2-1 triumph.

Since the last round of the Premier League, Lawro has eight correct results, with no perfect scores, from 10 games, for a total of 80 points.

He lost to NBA star Mario Hezonja, who six correct results, but with an exact score, for a total of 90 points.

LEADERBOARD GUESTS 2018-19

Best score of Lawro: 260 points (seventh week against Karl Pilkington)

The worst score of Lawro: 40 points (third week against Idris Elba, eighth week against Chris Stark and week 12 against Mumford & Sons)