Liverpool legend and football pundit, Mark Lawrenson, has released his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League matchday 33 fixtures, offering insight into what fans might expect as the season nears its climax.
Speaking to Paddy Power, Lawrenson tipped Chelsea to edge past Fulham 2-1 in their Sunday London derby, while he predicted a convincing 3-0 away victory for Arsenal over newly promoted Ipswich Town.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United are expected to narrowly defeat Wolves 2-1, as the Red Devils aim to stay in contention for European qualification. Meanwhile, Leicester City are tipped to struggle against league leaders Liverpool, with Lawrenson forecasting a dominant 3-0 victory for the visitors.
The weekend kicks off on Saturday with Everton hosting reigning champions Manchester City at Goodison Park. Lawrenson expects Pep Guardiola’s side to emerge 2-1 winners. In other fixtures, Aston Villa are predicted to fall 2-1 to Newcastle United, while West Ham are backed to secure a 2-0 win over struggling Southampton.
Brentford vs Brighton is expected to end in a 1-1 draw, while Crystal Palace could suffer a 2-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.
The matchweek will wrap up on Monday night as Tottenham Hotspur take on Nottingham Forest in London. Lawrenson has backed Spurs to secure a comfortable 2-0 win.
Here is the full list of Lawrenson’s Premier League predictions for matchday 33:
- Brentford 1-1 Brighton
- Crystal Palace 0-2 Bournemouth
- Everton 1-2 Manchester City
- West Ham 2-0 Southampton
- Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United
- Fulham 1-2 Chelsea
- Ipswich 0-3 Arsenal
- Manchester United 2-1 Wolves
- Leicester City 0-3 Liverpool
- Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Fans will be watching closely to see how these matchups unfold and whether Lawrenson’s predictions hold true as the Premier League season heads into its final stretch.
