Beat Lawro 25

Standings


24 weeks played, 238 matches
14-10 to Tarquin

Lawro - 127 right, 29 perfects - 94 points
Tarquin - 126 right, 29 perfects - 89 points

Birmingham v Tottenham

Can hardly fault Birmingham for going down at the Bridge can you? Spurs are still far from convincing, easy opposition at home is one thing...

they'll destroy them now...bet on Spurs, seriously


Verdict: 0-2   Tarquin: 1-0

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Fulham v Aston Villa

Difficult, neither side has had a good win in a month (league), Villa haven't even scored since before Christmas, but we all know they're a good side, and it really depends on who turns up...for both sides, sometimes Fulham turn it on at home, other times they're a bit ropey, so I'm going for a draw

Verdict: 1-2 Tarquin: 1-1

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Hull v Wolves

One home game I'd expect Hull to win, though don't count on it

Verdict: 0-0 Tarquin: 1-0

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Liverpool v Bolton

The sort of game I'd expect Liverpool to throw away two perfectly good points, but now they're getting desperate they'll probably win - and Lawro's analysis is right for once - stop playing 10 defenders, Rafa! Put Benayoun on!

Verdict: 2-1 Tarquin: 2-0

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West Ham v Blackburn

Blackburn are the fourth worst away team in the league (behind Burnley, Hull and Sunderland, if you're interested) - even West Ham will fancy this, but Benni to score? I'd say that about a real striker...but Benni? OK, maybe West Ham will get a penalty, but that's as far as I'm going

Verdict: 2-1 Tarquin: 0-0

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Wigan v Everton

Mikel is back! My favourite fantasy league player! Unfortunately with Liverpool, Chelsea and United up next I'm not getting him just yet, but good for Everton to have him back - did you know Wigan have only played one home game in nearly 2 months? Well they have, I'm favouring Mikel to set up a few...

Verdict: 0-2 Tarquin: 1-2

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Burnley v Chelsea (1730 GMT)

I think it'll be too hard to keep Chelsea off the scoresheet, Burnley ended that famous run in October, four draws since, but not Chelsea, surely...

Verdict: 0-2 Tarquin: 0-3

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SUNDAY
Man City v Portsmouth (1330 GMT)

I did put that relegation bet on at the start of the season didn't I? I wonder if it applies to non-existent clubs...

Verdict: 2-0  Tarquin: 4-0

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Arsenal v Manchester United (1600 GMT)

Just a point - but there hasn't actually been a typical 'big four' draw all season, so while this probably will be a draw now I'm down for a Gunners win, I think they'll expose United's frailties at the back


Verdict: 1-1 Tarquin 2-1

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MONDAY
Sunderland v Stoke (2000 GMT)


Both sides are heavily reliant on home form...therefore...

Verdict: 1-1 Tarquin 2-0

Beat Lawro week 24

Right - kind of missed Lawro's midweek predictions, but I did do them! thank god because I did very well (honest, check on 'I know the score')

Bolton 1-0 Burnley

Lawro: 2-1 = 1.5
Tarquin: 1-0 = 3






Portsmouth 1-1 West Ham

Lawro: 2-1 = -1
Tarquin: 2-1 = -1
Tottenham 2-0 Fulham

Lawro: 2-0 = 3

Tarquin: 2-0 = 3
Wolves 0-0 Liverpool

Lawro: 1-1 = 2

Tarquin: 1-2 = -1

Aston Villa 0-0 Arsenal

Lawro: 1-1 = 2

Tarquin: 1-2 = -1


Blackburn 2-1 Wigan







Lawro: 2-1 = 3
Tarquin: 1-0 = 1.5

Chelsea 3-0 Birmingham

Lawro: 2-0 = 1

Tarquin: 3-0 = 3
Everton 2-0 Sunderland

Lawro: 2-1 = 1
Tarquin: 2-0 = 3

Standings


Lawro got 7/8 right, two perfect scores = 12.5
Tarquin got 5/8 right, but FOUR perfect scores = 10.5


I guess he wins...



24 weeks played, 238 matches
14-10 to Tarquin

Lawro - 127 right, 29 perfects - 94 points
Tarquin - 126 right, 29 perfects - 89 points

Beat Lawro Results week 23

Manchester United 4-0 Hull


Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1

Preston NE 0-2 Chelsea


Lawro: 3
Tarquin:1

Reading 1-0 Burnley


Lawro: -1
Tarquin:-1

Accrington 1-3 Fulham


Lawro: 1
Tarquin:1

Aston Villa 3-2 Brighton

Lawro: 1
Tarquin:1


Bolton 2-0 Sheffield United


Lawro: 1
Tarquin: -1

Cardiff 4-2 Leicester

Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1.5

Derby 1-0 Donny


Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1

Everton 1-2 Birmingham

Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 3

Notts County 2-2 Wigan


Lawro: 2
Tarquin: 3

Portsmouth 2-1 Sunderland

Lawro: 3
Tarquin: 3


Southampton 2-1 Ipswich


Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 3

West Brom 4-2 Newcastle


Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1

Wolves 2-2 Palace

Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1

Spurs 2-2 Leeds 

Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1

Stoke 3-1 Arsenal


Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 1

Scunthorpe 2-4 City


Lawro: 1.5
Tarquin: 1.5

Lawro got 9 right, 2 perfect scores = 6.5
Tarquin got 11 right, FOUR perfect scores! = 14


Standings

23 weeks played, 230 matches
14-9 to Tarquin

Lawro - 120 right, 27 perfects - 81.5 points
Tarquin - 121 right, 25 perfects - 78.5 points

Beat Lawro week 23

Aaaaaah! I'm losing! 17 again this week

Standings

22 weeks played, 213 matches
13-9 to Tarquin

Lawro - 111 right, 25 perfects - 75 points
Tarquin - 110 right, 21 perfects - 64.5 points

Manchester United v Hull City

Rooney's fit, I can't see how Hull will trouble United, even if they are weak

Lawro: 2-0

Tarquin: 3-0

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FA CUP

Preston v Chelsea



Chelsea seem to be in form right now, got to be a win for the league leaders (in reality)


Lawro: 0-2

Tarquin: 0-1

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Reading v Burnley

Reading can win at Anfield, but seem unlikely to beat a pub team anywhere else - they haven't won at home since November, and couple that with Burnley...who have got one away point in the league and have only beaten MK Dons on the road - so both sides will fancy this, but either side could win, so I'm going for a replay

Lawro: 0-2

Tarquin: 1-1

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Accrington Stanley v Fulham

I think Fulham have the talent to overcome Accrington Stanley, even without Zamora and Dempsey - Accrington are the lowest side left

Lawro: 1-2

Tarquin: 0-1

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Aston Villa v Brighton

I'd be pretty stupid to back anything but a Villa win here


Lawro: 2-0

Tarquin: 3-0

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Bolton v Sheffield United

This'll be a close contest, a Premier League struggler versus a decent Championship side, I'm going for a Sheffield win actually, Bolton did well to score against Arsenal, but then they collapsed, and they'll probably be fatigued

Lawro: 2-1

Tarquin: 1-2

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Cardiff v Leicester

Hard to call this, so I'm being random and going for a Cardiff win

Lawro: 2-1

Tarquin: 3-1

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Derby v Doncaster

Donny should be favourites here, they're in much better form and have won the past three meetings

Lawro: 1-1

Tarquin: 1-2

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Everton v Birmingham

This is tough to call, both sides are on long undefeated runs - on that basis I'm going with my girlfriend



Lawro: 2-0

Tarquin: 1-2

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Notts County v Wigan

It really depends on which Wigan side shows up, doesn't it - they have to be favourites, but it depends if we get the side that defeated Wolves or the one that got trounced at United, middle of the road I think

Lawro: 1-1

Tarquin: 2-2

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Portsmouth v Sunderland

You never know, and Sunderland appear to have lost the plot a bit, think I'll plump for Pompey

Lawro: 2-1

Tarquin: 2-1

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Southampton v Ipswich

I think Southampton will be a handful

Lawro: 1-1

Tarquin: 2-1

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West Brom v Newcastle

These two again? To be honest I doubt they'll draw again, but I can't call it

Lawro: 1-1

Tarquin: 2-2

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Wolves v Crystal Palace

I think Wolves are a quality Championship side, good game for them, and they'll have a kick up the bum after last week

Lawro: 2-1

Tarquin: 2-1

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Tottenham v Leeds United


Certainly if Leeds can beat United they can beat a fairly ropey Tottenham, but surely Spurs are the favourites

Lawro: 2-0

Tarquin: 2-0

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Stoke v Arsenal


I'm not really sure why Lawro is so excited by Arsenal being top of the league - they're equal top and have played an extra game - that's hardly leading the table in my book, but regardless, I think Arsenal will get beaten up here and won't be given much freedom to play - be interesting to see if Sol Campbell plays

Lawro: 1-1

Tarquin: 1-0

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Scunthorpe v Man City


Mancini's already lost one game, so he's surely on his final warning - I can't imagine the Arabs will be impressed with a 'cupset' to Scunny, should be enough talent on show to win this


Lawro: 0-2

Tarquin: 0-2

Beat Lawro Results week 22

Stoke 1-1 Liverpool

Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1

Chelsea 7-2 Sunderland

Lawro: 1

Tarquin: 1

Man United 3-0 Burnley


Lawro: 1

Tarquin 3

Tottenham 0-0 Hull

Lawro: -1

Tarquin: -1

Wolves 0-2 Wigan

Lawro: -1

Tarquin: -1

Everton 2-0 City

Lawro: 3

Tarquin: -1

Aston Villa 0-0 West Ham

Lawro: -1

Tarquin: -1

Blackburn 2-0 Fulham

Lawro: 1

Tarquin: -1

Bolton 0-2 Arsenal

Lawro: -1

Tarquin: -1

Lawro got 4 right, one perfect score = 1

Tarquin got 2 right, one perfect = -3



(Portsmouth-Brum ticks over if necessary)


Standings

22 weeks played, 213 matches
13-9 to Tarquin

Lawro - 111 right, 25 perfects - 75 points
Tarquin - 110 right, 21 perfects - 64.5 points

Beat Lawro week 22

I'm lagging behind - still got more tips right, and I've won more weeks, but Lawro has the perfect scores...and the points tally

Must do better

Standings

21 weeks played, 204 matches
13-8 to Tarquin

Lawro - 107 right, 24 perfects - 74 points
Tarquin - 108 right, 20 perfects - 67.5 points

Stoke - Liverpool (1245)

Was Lawro quite so damning about his old side back at the start of the season? - 'take out Torres and Gerrard and they'd be halfway up the table' - I don't recall that one, his mate McNulty was even tipping them after their second place last year - so I don't read too much into Lawro's latest insight, the little old lady at the bus stop could tell you how rubbish they are right now after the Champions League, and now FA cup, crash and burns - I do agree Stoke are going to fancy this

Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-0

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Chelsea - Sunderland
 
Can't see beyond a Chelsea win here, it's only Sunderland




Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0 

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Manchester United - Burnley

Honeymoon periods are not 'miracles'

Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0

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Portsmouth - Birmingham

Birmingham's legs have got to give eventually, but Portsmouth just got through a tiring match with Coventry and aren't exactly strong - I can see a slip up for the golden boys, but I think another draw for the Blues (the Midland ones)

Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-1

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Tottenham - Hull


I only see a Tottenham win here




Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0

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Wolves - Wigan

Difficult one this, Wolves are a decent side who can deal with weaker sides - but this all depends on which Wigan side turns up, their past three games have been draw, loss, win - and they haven't won two in a row all season so Wolves are definitely favourites here, but I think it might be a fairly dull draw

Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin 1-1

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Everton - Manchester City (1730)

Finally, a decent test for Mancini - and I don't think he'll pass, there's little to suggest he's made City decent on the road, Everton are very good at picking up draws, but not the wins, so another draw

Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin 1-1

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SUNDAY
Aston Villa - West Ham (1330)

Villa, surely shouldn't haven't a problem with the Hammers

Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0

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Blackburn - Fulham

Fulham have had a nice rest, Blackburn played, well...tonight, so I think they'll be tired - and what's this nonsense about Allardyce? 13th in the league, Carling Cup semis, what more do you want? However I doubt Fulham will get their second away win, draw for me again


Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-1

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Bolton - Arsenal (1600)


Should be fun, can Arsenal get three up north? They rarely do, so another draw for me!




Lawro: 1-1
Tarquin: 1-1

Week 21 Results

Three whole games were played - guess that makes life easier, but I know I lost

Arsenal 2-2 Everton

Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1

Birmingham 1-1 Man United

Lawro: 3
Tarquin: -1

Man City 4-1 Blackburn

Lawro: 1.5
Tarquin: 1

Lawro got 2 right, one perfect score = 3.5
Tarquin got one right = -1

Standings

21 weeks played, 204 matches
13-8 to Tarquin

Lawro - 107 right, 24 perfects - 74 points
Tarquin - 108 right, 20 perfects - 67.5 points