Mark Lawrenson predicts scorelines between Watford vs Chelsea, Liverpool vs Newcastle, Man United vs Huddersfield, others

Former Liverpool defender, Mark Lawrenson has tipped Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea to beat Watford 2-1 on Wednesday night when both sides clash in the Premier League fixture.

He also predicted Arsenal to play a 1-1 draw with Brighton in tonight’s Premier League fixture.

According to Lawrenson, Manchester United will defeat Huddersfield Town 3-0 on Wednesday evening in the Premier League fixture at Old Trafford.

Lawrenson, however, predicted Liverpool to beat Newcastle United 2-0 at Anfield in the Premier League fixture.

Lawrenson told BBC Sport: “Watford had to do a lot of defending at West Ham on Saturday but they left with the points, and they are always capable of coming up with that sort of result.

“I just think we will see a big reaction from Chelsea in this game though, following their home defeat by Leicester.

“Blues boss Maurizio Sarri will have been very unhappy, to say the least, after that result. “Prediction is Watford 1, Chelsea 2.”

On the Brighton vs Arsenal game, Lawrenson said: “Arsenal got over their little blip by beating Burnley but this is a tough trip for them.

“Brighton just don’t lose at home very often, whoever they play, and I am backing them to get another point here.” “Prediction is Brighton 1, Arsenal 1”.

Commenting on the Manchester United vs Huddersfield Town game, Lawrenson said: “It certainly looks like the Manchester United players did not like their previous manager because, as soon as Jose Mourinho went, they are suddenly world-beaters.

“Everyone expected them to beat Cardiff last week and they should probably win their next three games too – this one, followed by Bournemouth at home and Newcastle away.

“United have some very good players and if Solskjaer can keep them happy and get them playing, they will go on a run and surge up the league. But I am still not sure they will end up making the top four.

“Huddersfield have lost their past five matches and I can only see this ending up as defeat number six. Their survival prospects are looking increasingly bleak. “Prediction is Manchester United 3, Huddersfield 0”.

On the Liverpool vs Newcastle United game, Lawrenson said: “Rafael Benitez returns to Anfield, and you know how the Newcastle manager is going to set his side up.

“The Magpies will make it difficult for Liverpool but Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is able to change the shape of his team to a 4-2-3-1 when he wants to break stubborn sides down.

“That allows Klopp to get an extra attack-minded midfielder into his team, which is what I can see him doing here.

“Liverpool look very strong at the moment, even when Klopp rotates his side, and he is able to change games from the bench.

“I am going for a home win to keep the Reds clear at the top. “Prediction is Liverpool 2, Newcastle 0.”

The kick-off time for the Watford vs Chelsea game is 8:30pm, while that of Brighton vs Arsenal game is 6:15pm.

The kick-off time for Liverpool vs Newcastle and Manchester United vs Huddersfield Town is both 4pm.