Lawrenson: 'Man City beat Leicester, Chelsea drew with Man Utd'

BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson predicts the results of round 25 of the Premier League matches taking place this weekend.

Man City will take the top spot if they beat Leicester. Photo: Reuters.

Man City 2-1 Leicester

Liverpool’s midweek clash with Leicester was perfectly even before Jamie Vardy’s stunning opener. The game was another example of how Leicester have picked up so many points this season. They’re not a dominant team, but they know how to hang on until they win.

However, doing the same to Man City at the Etihad is much more difficult. Leicester will play on the counter-attack, and the game at the Etihad may suit them.

Man City will not only have a lot of possession, but the attack with Aguero is enough to make things difficult for Leicester. In case Leicester lose, it does not mean the title chance is over. This team has proven that they have talented players and a great fighting spirit that is difficult to shake. These are very dangerous weapons to make things happen this season.

Liverpool 2-1 Sunderland

Liverpool played well against Leicester, but their defense still left many gaps for their opponents.

At Anfield, Liverpool have won just one of their last five Premier League games and have been conceding goals. Klopp needs a left-back who can defend, something Alberto Moreno cannot do despite his attacking prowess. Liverpool's back four are not solid and put the goalkeeper under a lot of pressure.

Sunderland made Man City sweat in midweek. But they did so at The Light, and their away form has been the complete opposite. The only team with fewer points away from home than Sunderland this season is bottom-placed Aston Villa.

The first leg saw the two teams draw goalless at Old Trafford. Photo: Reuters.

Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd

Man Utd played like a maniac against Stoke, but Van Gaal could have brought the bus to Stamford Bridge. He simply did not want to lose this game.

Chelsea are struggling against teams that play defensively, and Man Utd will want to do the same. Eden Hazard will make a difference if he starts, but he may not be decisive enough to win or lose the game.

Bournemouth 0-2 Arsenal

There were complaints about Arsenal's draw with Southampton despite the Gunners creating enough chances to win two games.

Arsenal's problem is also due to the fact that all the teams competing with them have won. Things would be very different if Arsenal had just taken advantage of one chance against Southampton, and Sunderland had succeeded in holding Man City.

Facing Bournemouth is an opportunity for Arsenal to get back in the race. This is a suitable match for Wenger's students, because Bournemouth's style is attacking. The home team will not make it difficult for Arsenal to deploy their play.

According to VNE