Beat Lawro week 18 - Boxing Day matches

Standings


17 weeks played, 164 matches
11-6 to Tarquin

Lawro - 82 right, 17 perfects - 45.5 points
Tarquin - 83 right, 14 perfects - 42 points


It's part one of the Christmas mirror round - these fixtures will be played in reverse in week 22 (late Jan), hopefully we can do well in both


Onward for your Boxing Day tips! (this is an auto-post)

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Birmingham v Chelsea (1245 GMT)


Response from the Blues, or a continuation of fine form for the Blues? Personally I think Chelsea will be kicked into gear, and Brum are beginning to wear down, Christmas will not be kind to such a small squad - although Chelsea could be in for a lengthy rough patch, but a Chelsea win is definitely favoured here

Lawro: 0-2
Tarquin: 0-1

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Fulham v Tottenham (1300 GMT)

This one really depends on which Tottenham side turns up - I think Fulham will be favourites here, they're a solid side and might exploit Spurs' weaknesses at the back, but it'll be close


Lawro: 2-2
Tarquin: 1-1

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West Ham v Portsmouth (1300 GMT)

Ah, the six-pointer - also known as 'draw' - Pompey may have taken down Liverpool, but my granny could do over Liverpool every other game at the moment, this will be tetchy as both sides desperately need the win - I favour West Ham

Lawro: 1-1
Tarquin: 2-1

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Burnley v Bolton (1400 GMT)

Must win for Burnley, I reckon - they are heavily reliant on home form, if they fail to win this one then they have little hope in the new year, but it'll be tight in the north-west

Lawro: 1-1
Tarquin: 2-1

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Manchester City v Stoke

A straightforward opening game for Mancini - Stoke have improved on the road, but City have too much talent to be kept off the scoresheet, and 'honeymoon' and all that

Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 2-0

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Sunderland v Everton

Everton have been gutsy despite being down to bare bones, but I think Sunderland will be too tough at home

Lawro: 1-0
Tarquin: 2-1

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Wigan v Blackburn

Wigan are unpredictable, and so are Rovers - Wigan the slight favourites, but draw

Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-1

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Liverpool v Wolves (1730 GMT)

Surely...?

Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0

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SUNDAY
Arsenal v Aston Villa (1330 GMT)

Tie of the round, free-flowing Arsenal versus counter-attacking Villa - who will come out on top - I think it might be a draw

Lawro: 1-0
Tarquin: 1-1

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Hull v Manchester United

Fergie generally doesn't let his players get away with two poor shows in a row, and an under strength side should be fine against Hull


Lawro: 0-2
Tarquin: 1-2