Lawro v Degenerate Predictions V Southampton (H)
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:01 pmLawro's opponent for this week's Premier League fixtures is Joe Clarke, who won kayak gold for Great Britain at the Rio Olympics.
The 23-year-old Stafford and Stone Canoe Club slalom canoeist is a lifelong Stoke City fan and told BBC Sport: "I first went to watch them with my granddad when I was about eight.
"I just remember that it was very cold. But it is always cold there. That is what resonates with me as a Potters fan - it is always cold, but we always go."
Lawro says
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37695277
Merson says
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/ ... redictions
I don't think Pep will listen to Merson's Ramblings. How is he still being paid for this tripe
The 23-year-old Stafford and Stone Canoe Club slalom canoeist is a lifelong Stoke City fan and told BBC Sport: "I first went to watch them with my granddad when I was about eight.
"I just remember that it was very cold. But it is always cold there. That is what resonates with me as a Potters fan - it is always cold, but we always go."
Lawro says
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37695277
Southampton look very solid at the back and do not seem to make too many mistakes. At the other end, Charlie Austin is going through the sort of spell where he cannot miss.
What Saints need is a combination of Austin's finishing prowess and Shane Long's legs - Long gets in lots of great positions but misses lots of chances, whereas Austin hardly seems to miss a chance, but cannot run away from anyone.
City's defeat by Barcelona means they have now gone four games without a win in all competitions, but they were still top of the league going into the weekend.
Some people might be painting it as a crisis at Etihad Stadium, but it really isn't.
I am expecting Manchester City to bounce back from their 4-0 defeat at the Nou Camp in midweek. Sergio Aguero will be fit and available and he should start.
Lawro's prediction: 2-0
Joe's prediction: I can see a big win for City. 3-0.
Merson says
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/ ... redictions
This is a difficult game for City. They had their confidence shot at the Nou Camp, but I think they'll just get a result here.
I agree that City are short of the players Pep Guardiola wants. They've got to change their style of play slightly, you can't keep rolling out from the back, because teams will just close you down.
Also, you put a bit of a pressure on the goalkeeper. I want a goalkeeper who is going to make a save, not spray it around the pitch all day.
Southampton will be a threat, and will give them a really good game, but I'm going with City.
PAUL PREDICTS: 2-1 (7/1 with Sky Bet)
I don't think Pep will listen to Merson's Ramblings. How is he still being paid for this tripe