Premier League predictions: Lawro v athletics legend Michael Johnson

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In-form Leicester visit Anfield on a high after hammering at Newcastle last weekend, but does they end the Reds start?
Leicester have achieved really well, states BBC soccer pro Mark Lawrenson. We know how good Jamie Vardy is front and of course Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers is moving back to his old club, which gives this game an extra edge.
Rodgers will be thinking his side can catch at Liverpool after viewing Red Bull Salzburg score three times on Wednesday night, however its the other end in which I believe they will fight.
I seem at Leicester defensively and I dont see out them
Forecasts are being made by lawro .
This week he is up against sports BBC pundit Michael Johnson and legend.
Johnson, who runs his own performance training firm met up with Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino to discuss some of his sporting knowledge.
We have worked with numerous teams in the past - Arsenal, Manchester United and a number of the Brazilian nightclubs, Johnson told BBC Sport.
We focus on athletic growth, from the art of the game.
It was fantastic visit to Spurs to observe how they operate, and good to discuss how theyre integrating athletic advancement into their academy and construction players, and helping young players achieve their own potential.
Mauricio includes a real winning mindset and also understands the psychology around players, and how motivation is vitally important.
We talked a lot about how that method is quite different with each athlete, because each athlete is moved differently. He shows a keen comprehension of that and I believe that is exactly precisely why hes been so successful.
A right result (picking a win, draw or conquer ) is worth 10 points. The score makes 40 points.
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If Tottenham manager Pochettino leaves the team in the near future, it would not surprise me.
Since the summertime, a few - such as when he spoke about how he isonly the trainer and has no mention in transports - makes it feel to me like hes in the practice of a.
I have thought for a while the way that it looks like being Spurs manager has turned into a job for him and that Pochettino looks tired but perhaps he does not require time out of football out of Tottenham.
Spurs paid the cost for chasing their Champions League game against Bayern when they have been 4-2 down, and ended up conceding seven goals in complete.
But I think they triumph and will visit Brighton.
Spurs have some very good players. Yes, theyve had a stinker but definitely there will be a reaction .
Along with the Seagulls have problems of their own, using just two points from their six games.
Brighton director Graham Potter is hitting the point where he might want to reevaluate his doctrine about playing soccer that is great for the sake of picking up some things.
Lawros prediction: 0-2
Michaels forecast: 1-3
Everton lost last time out but that I thought they did. They had a go.
That is a portion of the problem, however, because we have not seen performances.
Its strange they didnt do the same for instance, against Sheffield United in their previous home game.
Goals remain an issue for the Toffees, which scenario is not likely to change.
They dont take enough of a danger although I know Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored against City.
They also have picked up just 1 point on the street a 0-0 draw at Palace on the opening day, before defeats by Aston Villa and Bournemouth - that doesnt give me excellent belief they will get anything at Turf Moor either.
You know what you will get out of Burnley, and that I really dont think Everton are likely to have the ability to take care of it.
Lawros forecast: 2-1
Michaels prediction: 2-1
I love that Leicester are dangerous when they go forward, but that I dont believe theyre good enough in the back to get themselves an effect at Anfield.
There do appear to be a few issues from the Liverpool defence at the moment, but there is not anything wrong with the front three.
Leicester will have to do more when they lost to Manchester United than they managed at Old Trafford last month. They did not actually do in transition, Aside from forcing David de Gea to an early rescue.
Liverpool will provide a much harder test and it feels to me like Leicester will have to be in the very top of the sport and take every opportunity that comes their way if they will get something from this one.
Lawros forecast: 2-1
Michaels prediction: 4-2
Norwich v Aston Villa
Their house form is truly very good, although you can tell Ive obtained my doubts abut Norwich since Ive called them to lose every game so far this year.
I do worry about that the Canaries, because they defeat Manchester City and performed brightly, then got defeated readily at Burnley and Crystal Palace without appearing as if they were going to trouble either team.
Since their survival hopes can not rely solely on what they can do in Carrow Road, their have to have a lot better. The pressure will inform if it is about that, then.
Another difficulty Norwich have is at the back. Theyve conceded 16 goals in seven matches this year, which means that they usually have to score at least two just to have a point.
On paper, youd expect them to beat an Aston Villa side who have dropped three out of three on the road this year - but results alone do not tell the full story for Dean Smiths side.
There were in winning positions with less than 20 minutes to go at Tottenham and Arsenal, but lost both games, and were unfortunate not to get anything from their defeat by Crystal Palace also following a late equaliser controversially ruled out.
Both groups were promoted last season and also have experienced about how hard the Premier League is some lessons.
There are reasons why they are both in the bottom four and they will need to increase if they are going to climb the table.
As far as Saturday goes, since I cannot find either side maintaining a clean sheet I am likely to go for a 1-1 draw.
The prediction: 1-1 of lawro
Michaels forecast: 2-0
Without a win, Watford are now the only top-flight team after last weeks defeat by Wolves.
I am not certain exactly whats wrong with all the Hornets since they seem a shadow of the side they were last season, despite having most of the very same players that finished 11th.
Sheffield United revealed against Liverpool last week that they will give everyone a match but I just have a funny feeling that this is going to be the match where Watford prevent the rust.
This has nothing to do with form, of course. It is more that we know how good the Hornets players could be, which might be the week in which things start to occur for them and fresh supervisor Quique Sanchez Flores.
Lawros prediction: 2-1
Michaels forecast: 0-2
Both of these teams are moving well and I have been, in particular, amazed by West Ham.
They seem to have inserted a little steel at the back in comparison to last time and Andriy Yarmolenko has shown since coming out of his harm how good hes.
The Hammers have more to offer than Palace do, and that is why I think they will find the win here. I cant really see the Eagles inducing them to too much trouble.
Lawros forecast: 2-0
Michaels prediction: 2-0
Arsenal proved fairly dreadful against Manchester United on Monday however they will appear at a draw at Old Trafford as being a good point, no matter of Uniteds current position.
Bournemouth have made a bright start to the season but I do not take a have a look at this game as one where theyll expect to find anything - they have not picked up a point at four previous visits to the Emirates, and I dont believe run will end this weekend.
Yes, the Cherries may have chances, but Arsenal are going to have lots of the ball and also they possess the quality in their attack.
Lawros prediction: 2-0
Michaels prediction: 1-0
Wolves play in Turkey in the Europa League on Thursday night this is a difficult turnaround before they travel to play the defending champions.
Manchester City made a statement last weekend, since a great deal of people were expecting their defence to crack once Everton had a go at them.
I would argue that moving to Goodison Park and winning was one of their results to date this season, and I think that they will find things a lot easier on Sunday.
Wolves are much better than they are if they sit when they come forward, and I am expecting City to discover a means.
Lawros forecast: 3-0
Michaels forecast: 3-1
Chelsea have had a great weekwith wins over Brighton and Lille, however theyre a side that provides opportunities away.
The negative of frank Lampard are improving week by week however they are a team which could be exposed in different phases of matches.
That is what I am hoping to occur at St Marys. It is going to be shut, but Southampton will have any chances although the Blues should triumph.
I actually expected in their first full campaign under Ralph Hasenhuttl, however, so far they dont look as though theyve got better.
They are still waiting for their first home win of the year, and I really dont think they can get it.
The forecast: 1-2 of lawro
Michaels prediction: 0-3
The flag was waved by newcastle in Leicester.
They totally capitulated in the second half and I am convinced Magpies manager Steve Bruce will have left it clear to his players this week just how unacceptable that was.
I would expect to observe a response from them, and I think some of the Newcastle fans who remained away in their draw Brighton would be back for this match.
Manchester United huffed and puffed their way and never looked like they were fine enough to take control of the game.
I understand United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is saying that it will take time because of his side to turn things around in addition to having a long-term strategy, they will need to get back to winning ways.
Lawros forecast: 1-1
Michaels forecast: 0-1
Lawro was talking to BBC Sports Chris Bevan
In the set of Premier League fixtures, Lawro got eight correct outcomes, for example three scores , from 10 games for a total of 170 points, his highest score of the season up to now.
He beat former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas, that obtained six results, with one score.
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