Lawro and DC predictions v Bournemouth (A)
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 11:34 amLawro's opponent for this weekend's Premier League fixtures is American actor Channing Tatum, who stars in Steven Soderbergh's comeback film Logan Lucky.
Tatum said that he played varsity soccer when he was younger but was asked by the parents of the other children to switch to American football because he was "more of a slam-into-each-other type of player".
He also revealed that his co-star on upcoming spy sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Vinnie Jones, gave him a signed copy of the infamous photo in which the ex-Wimbledon midfielder grabs Paul Gascoigne in an intimate area. He admitted it was the "favourite thing I have ever been given by a co-star".
Another of Tatum's recent co-stars, Jamie Bell, has recruited him as an Arsenal fan. "I got educated on the Premier League by him," he told BBC Sport.
Lawro says
Merson Says
Tatum said that he played varsity soccer when he was younger but was asked by the parents of the other children to switch to American football because he was "more of a slam-into-each-other type of player".
He also revealed that his co-star on upcoming spy sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Vinnie Jones, gave him a signed copy of the infamous photo in which the ex-Wimbledon midfielder grabs Paul Gascoigne in an intimate area. He admitted it was the "favourite thing I have ever been given by a co-star".
Another of Tatum's recent co-stars, Jamie Bell, has recruited him as an Arsenal fan. "I got educated on the Premier League by him," he told BBC Sport.
Lawro says
Manchester City had a little hiccup against Everton, although I do think that Kyle Walker should not have been sent off (for two yellow cards - the second a high tackle on Dominic Calvert-Lewin). But they were disappointing.
But City have signed a lot of very good players and you know it will work out there. They know what they want and even if Bournemouth turn them over this weekend there will be no pressure on manager Pep Guardiola.
Bournemouth have made a poor start, losing both of their first two games, and their confidence won't be great. I don't fear for them, though, bad start or not. They know their way around the Premier League and have some good players, who will win games for them.
Lawro's prediction: 0-2
Channing prediction 0-2
Merson Says
I watched Bournemouth last weekend and I was disappointed and shocked, I think they will struggle this season. People have got used to how Bournemouth play, it's become quite predictable. They aren't great at the back and Watford won at a canter. City, on the other hand, were impressive with 10 men against Everton, fighting back for a draw. I don't see Bournemouth causing them any problems.
PAUL PREDICTS: 0-3 (15/2 with Sky Bet)
