Friday, December 18, 2009

Beat Lawro week 17

Portsmouth v Liverpool
Portsmouth v Liverpool (1245 GMT)


Ah, you never know what you're going to get with Liverpool - Pompey have indeed been playing well, they've been playing well all season - but they do not have quality!! It's been 17 games and they've got 11 points - why does no one believe me?!! (by 'no one' I mean pundits, as far as I'm aware all regular fans know this) - it's not just poor luck! So anyway, after that rant I fully expect Pompey to get at least a point...oh well, but the smart money has to be on Liverpool, well, the smart money is best kept in your pocket when it comes to Liverpool....

Tarquin: 1-2
Lawro: 0-2

Aston Villa v Stoke
Aston Villa v Stoke


Should be a comfortable home win for Villa, who look so much stronger at home this season, Downing and Collins should be available, giving O'Neill more choices than he probably needs


Tarquin: 2-0
Lawro: 2-1

Blackburn v Tottenham
Blackburn v Tottenham

Tricky - Blackburn tend to swing between wins and draws at home, but most of those wins came against poor sides (bar Villa), while Spurs suck on the road, but I think they have enough of a threat to force a draw

Tarquin: 1-1
Lawro: 1-1

Fulham v Man Utd
Fulham v Manchester United

Could this be the elusive away draw United have been searching for? Fulham will pose a threat, and United are still struggling with injuries, somebody needs to take advantage of their weakness, Fulham can (Wolves can't)


Tarquin: 1-1
Lawro: 1-1

Man Cit v Sunderland
Manchester City v Sunderland

City may be struggling to win matches, but remain undefeated at home, while Sunderland are so bad on the road only Hull and Burnley are worse - got to go for a second consecutive home win for the sky blues

Tarquin: 2-0 Lawro: 2-1

Arsenal v Hull
Arsenal v Hull


On paper this looks straightforward, but then remember what happened last season? Arsenal will be without their star man Fabregas, and indeed RVP, but should have Arshavin, Eduardo and Walcott available - surely that's enough to deal with Hull? Although they have of course had a whole week to prepare, and Arsene is all tuckered out...

Tarquin: 1-0Lawro: 3-0

SUNDAY
Wolves v Burnley
Wolves v Burnley

Wolves had better win, eh? Hopefully that mid-week rest will give them the edge to defeat a side that don't travel well, and had to scrap against Arsenal a few days prior...an upset would be fun though


Tarquin: 2-1
Lawro: 1-0

Everton v Birmingham
Everton v Birmingham

Tricky - we have the league's form team with five straight wins, versus an injury riddled decent team floating too close to the relegation zone, too close to call

Tarquin: 1-1
Lawro: 2-1

West Ham v Chelsea
West Ham v Chelsea (1600 GMT)

Local derby, recent slide in form, weakness to set-pieces - I don't think any of this will hold back Chelsea against such a weak side, you'll just have to wait for the African Cup of Nations for that..

Tarquin: 1-3
Lawro: 0-2

MONDAY
Wigan v Bolton
Wigan v Bolton (2000 GMT)


Do I have to? Oh, alright - Wigan are at home, should be favourites, ironically this is highly important for me - as it's one of only two games we disagree on

Tarquin: 2-1Lawro: 1-1

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