As the 2024/25 Premier League season rounds the bend and embarks on the long journey to the finish line, Paddy’s pal Mark Lawrenson is showing trademark stamina as he continues to gaze into his crystal ball every single week.

The Soccer Soothsayer has read the signs and tested which way the footballing winds are blowing to produce his Premier League predictions over the coming days. Let’s see what the future holds…

Friday 8pm: Brighton v Chelsea

TV: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League

Brighton did Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup at home last weekend and I fancy a repeat. Chelsea are a little bit off it and Brighton are due a bit of a run. Brighton 2-1 Chelsea.

Saturday 12:30pm: Leicester v Arsenal

TV: TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate

With Kai Havertz out Arsenal now have no fit recognised strikers. It’s amazing, how can you pull your hamstring on holiday in a nice, warm climate?! They’ve obviously been unlucky. You do have injuries over a season but you wouldn’t expect it to happen to all your strikers. They are playing Leicester though so I expect them to find a way to get the points. Leicester 1-2 Arsenal.

Saturday 3pm: Aston Villa v Ipswich

It was must win against Southampton for Ipswich and I just can’t see them getting anything here against an Aston Villa side who have their mojo back. Aston Villa 2-0 Ipswich.

Saturday 3pm: Fulham v Nottingham Forest

I’m going to go for Fulham to win this, though I think it will be very tight. Both are a bit up and down at the moment so I’m just going to side with home advantage. Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest.

Saturday 3pm: Man City v Newcastle

Everything’s good at the moment for Newcastle while it’s the total opposite for Manchester City and they threw away another lead in midweek against Real Madrid after making tough work of their FA Cup match at the weekend. They’ve still got great players so this could be a stalemate. Manchester City 2-2 Newcastle.

Saturday 3pm: Southampton v Bournemouth

This is a derby of sorts so there could be a surprise. Southampton are so poor but they did beat Ipswich so maybe that will give them a boost. I just like Bournemouth, how they play and their manager, so I’ll keep the faith with them. Southampton 1-2 Bournemouth.

Saturday 3pm: West Ham v Brentford

Brentford are not great on the road, are they? I’ll go for West Ham to take the points. They’ve got Evan Ferguson on loan up front so hopefully he can get a run of games and show everyone what he’s all about. It’s been a long time since he’s played regularly and he’ll be raring to go. West Ham 2-1 Brentford.

Saturday 5.30pm: Crystal Palace v Everton

TV: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League

This might have a feeling of after the Lord Mayor’s show for Everton given that incredible finish to the Merseyside derby. They’ll be without two of their best players as well with Abdoulaye Doucoure suspended and Iliman Ndiaye injured. David Moyes has got Everton going but Palace will be fresher and, probably, too strong for Everton as well. Crystal Palace 2-1 Everton.

Sunday 2pm: Liverpool v Wolves

TV: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League

I don’t think it’s a slump for Liverpool, it’s just been a case of rotation against Plymouth and then something kind of special happened at Goodison Park. I fancy them to bounce right back and there might even be some football played in this match! Liverpool 3-0 Wolves.

Sunday 4.30pm: Spurs v Man Utd

TV: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League

You never thought at the start of the season that these two would be in the positions that they are. I presume that Spurs might have one or two players back so I’ll go with them but it’s always a toss of a coin with these two. Tottenham 2-1 Manchester United.

Lawro’s Premier League predictions

Friday 8pm: Brighton 2-1 Chelsea
Saturday 12:30pm: Leicester 1-2 Arsenal
Saturday 3pm: Aston Villa 2-0 Ipswich
Saturday 3pm: Fulham 1-0 Nottingham Forest
Saturday 3pm: Manchester City 2-2 Newcastle
Saturday 3pm: Southampton 1-2 Bournemouth
Saturday 3pm: West Ham 2-1 Brentford
Saturday 5.30pm: Crystal Palace 2-1 Everton
Sunday 2pm: Liverpool 3-0 Wolves
Sunday 4.30pm: Tottenham 2-1 Manchester United

*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.

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