BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson has given his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League matches. He has Newcastle losing at Brentford by a score of 2-1, which would raise the angst levels on Tyneside, if accurate.
Here is some of Lawro’s take on the match:
Like Leeds, Brentford are another team on the slide – they have taken only one point from their past seven games, and a resurgent Newcastle will go above them with a win on Saturday.
On form, you’d go with the Magpies to do exactly that, but I actually think this scenario might bring a big performance out of the Bees. Their fans will certainly have a part to play too because this is an absolutely huge game for their season. Their collective hunger could make the difference.
Newcastle have picked up 12 points from their past six games, more than they managed in their previous 19. As good as they’ve been – and they’ve been very good – their levels are going to drop at some point and the nature of the Premier League means, when that happens, they will probably be beaten.
The former-Liverpool defender is using his crystal ball to predict a reversal of form from the two clubs. He expects two streaks to come to an end with a Brentford victory.
The Bees have not won in their last seven league matches. In fact, they have only picked up 1 point over that span. Newcastle, on the other hand, are unbeaten in their last six in the league.
It’s a match of contrasting forms which has brought the two clubs to within 2 points of each other. As the Toon Army has done for Newcastle, Lawro sees the Brentford fans playing a big role in the outcome.
Newcastle can jump The Bees with a win. Depending on how Everton and Leeds fare this weekend, The Magpies can climb as high as 14th. That will, hopefully, provide plenty of motivation to keep the levels high.
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46 comments so far
TheTinman
Feb 25, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Comment #1We will hanmer Brentford.
Clueless muppet.
Ginolas shampoo
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Comment #2Wouldn’t be the first time I think Mark Lawrenson is full of bull
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:01 AM
Comment #3One day Lawro you will have to grit your teeth when predicting the toon.
What a day when the likes of Lawro, Merson, Gobby and the rest have to eat their words and accept the glory of Newcastle United
bettyswallocks
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:04 AM
Comment #4Just got a custard pie in the face. Called wor lass a clown.
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:04 AM
Comment #5Newcastle United FC@NUFC路3m?? Eddie Howe speaks to the media ahead of #BRENEW.
On Allan Saint-Maximin: “We’re going to make a late call on him – he’s been away getting intensive treatment. We said when he suffered the injury, it wouldn’t be long-term so we’re keeping our fingers crossed on him.”
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:04 AM
Comment #6Lee Ryder
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Howe on Manquillo: “Manquillo came through a couple of training sessions this week.
“I would not say he was 100% fit but he is getting closer.” #NUFC
carltoon
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:04 AM
Comment #7MUND DON’T BITE
ToonDarnSarf
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:04 AM
Comment #8Let’s not reinvent history regarding Chris Hughton. Always seemed like a lovely guy but he’s got a worse PL record than Steve Bruce! 24.55% win ratio versus 27.94%
Hughton has doubtless made a lot of money from football and I wish him well. Always carried himself well and talked with respect.
TheTinman
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:05 AM
Comment #9Anyway thought I’d briefly drop in.
We looked excellent against West Ham, so organised.
The signing of Bruno has lifted the CM massively.
We look so much fitter and more driven.
Targett is solid, but not good enough to be made permanent.
Wood has really helped give us a focal point and is working his socks off. Really hope a goal comes for him, he deserves it.
Burn is superb. So pleased we got him over any foreign pretenders.
That’s my two penny’s worth, have a good day, keep arguing 馃檪
TheTinman
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:06 AM
Comment #10Cartoon, let Mundo fight his own battles, he doesn’t need a wet nurse
carltoon
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:07 AM
Comment #11Well i hope Manquillo is fit, he never lets us down
Do we think Manxi was really injured?
Well anyway I hope he’s ok too.
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:07 AM
Comment #12Reinvent history?
I think you鈥檒l find Chris Houghton is very well respected throughout the fanbase and I would say near enough everyone of us think fondly of him and his time here and felt he deserved much more respect.
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:08 AM
Comment #13Wet nurse? Bit disrespectful that like
carltoon
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:08 AM
Comment #14Tinman Don tell me what to do.
I’m nobody wet nurse.
I just post what I see
I’ve never ever said anything to you. Have i
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:10 AM
Comment #15What letter?
Lee Ryder
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Eddie Howe on letter the club received back from Premier League on poor decisions: “We got a letter back.
“And it was an enjoyable read.
“That’s it.” #nufc
carltoon
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:10 AM
Comment #16I could say the same to you about who you back but I don’t
bettyswallocks
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:10 AM
Comment #17My view on the despicable behaviour of the tyrannical , megalomaniacal Russian despot is that he will be responsible for his own downfall.
His paranoia and ego flamed crusade to leave his mark will backfire on him when the Boy’s Club ( CIA) eliminate him from the game.
ToonDarnSarf
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:10 AM
Comment #18Mund – that’s it Mund. You just do your thing, brush over facts, ignore the fact that I praised him as a person twice and wish him well. You just do your thing and make out that I’m the bad guy and you’re the white knight riding to Hughton’s defence.
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:11 AM
Comment #19Bit much mate but ok
carltoon
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:12 AM
Comment #20Move over Rom, I’m going to lurk with you 馃槈
DubaiMicky
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:12 AM
Comment #21He hates us doesn’t he, is never positive for us. Wasn’t there some unsavoury rumours about him with kids in the 90s?
Tenbytoon
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:12 AM
Comment #22Can’t remember which season it was, but wasn’t it Mark Lawrenson when doing his weekly predictions didn’t pick us to win a single game all season.
carltoon
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:13 AM
Comment #23Betty I hope so
The Ledge
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:13 AM
Comment #24I have a lot of respect for Chris Hughton he would probably be my 2nd favourite manager since Sir Bobby.
He was treated like muck by Ashley.
He will always be highly regarded by our fan base and rightly so.
ToonDarnSarf
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:13 AM
Comment #25DubaiMicky – you’re talking about Lawrenson? He’s a miserable prick and I have no idea how he manages to maintain a career in football. I don’t know anyone who actually likes him.
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Comment #26Micky
He was brought in as a defensive coach wasn鈥檛 he and he never did any defensive work 馃槅 didn鈥檛 last very long as he didn鈥檛 like the training and ever since he has had a bitter taste left in his mouth. Don鈥檛 know if anything else happened tho
bettyswallocks
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:16 AM
Comment #27As tension and animosity with the Ruskies escalates , I reckon Abramovic’ s appetite for owning an English football club will decline.
There could be some deals to be done in the summer.
ToonDarnSarf
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:16 AM
Comment #28The Ledge – A lot of respect for Hughton? 100% He got us out of the Championship and did it with grace. Class act. Saying he’s your 2nd favourite since SBR sadly isn’t saying much though…not many good candidates since then. Hughton and Rafa for charm (though I prefer Hughton) and Pardew for results? Could currently say Howe but early days for him.
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:16 AM
Comment #29CH and RB both done great jobs. You really can’t say one done better than the other as their circumstances were completely different.
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:17 AM
Comment #30The letter reference was about the club sending a letter to the PL complaining about the poor decisions against us in games.
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:19 AM
Comment #31Well you can say it as it鈥檚 just an opinion
Both campaigns were great but I enjoyed Houghton鈥檚 promotion more than I did Rafa鈥檚
Ginolas shampoo
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:19 AM
Comment #32Frickn Lawro – predictions not based on stats, tactical analysis, personnel/injuries, form, fitness…
Just shaking a magic 8 ball on some perceived potential for Brentford to suddenly step up even though they haven’t at all in the last games. At least if he said NUFC without ASM and Toney back for Brentford he’d have a leg to stand on
What a turd, can believe the BBC keep paying him for this tosh. Seriously no analytical skills whatsoever.
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Comment #33Class acts!
North Shields Football Club
@NorthShieldsFC
THANK YOU |
North Shields Football Club would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to
@NUFC
who have kindly donated all of the gate receipts to North Shields.
This means a great deal to us, thank you!
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:21 AM
Comment #34Newcastle United FC
@NUFC
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Eddie Howe on #NUFC’s current form:
“The (transfer) window enabled us to add some very good people to the group but I do think the players we’ve had have progressed through the weeks and improved. Put that mix together and it’s been a powerful one for us.”
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:22 AM
Comment #35Newcastle United FC
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Eddie Howe on targeting Premier League survival:
“No team down the bottom will give up – it’s going to go right to the end of the season. We have to take care of our own business and that’s consistently winning games or getting points to try and elevate ourselves from danger.”
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:22 AM
Comment #36Newcastle United FC
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Eddie Howe on the influence of Dan Burn and Matt Targett:
“Dan has fitted in really well, as has Matt on that left-hand side of our defence. Dan has used the ball really well. He’s been composed, talked well and has leadership qualities.”
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:22 AM
Comment #37Newcastle United FC
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Eddie Howe on Bruno Guimar茫es:
“Bruno is keen to play and show what he can do to help the team. He’s trained very, very well and, mentally, he is in a good place. He understands the team has been performing well. The chemistry in the midfield has been very good.”
Raj of Hailsley
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:24 AM
Comment #38You can’t say it as a definitive was or wasn’t. For some people was better for others not. The circumstances were completely different as one had a ready built team of PL players and another team was built from scratch.
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:27 AM
Comment #39We can all say it was definite for ourselves.
It鈥檚 my opinion that Houghton鈥檚 season was a much more enjoyable campaign than Rafa鈥檚. I even think we were a better team under Houghton with much less spent.
Mund
Feb 25, 2022 at 10:28 AM
Comment #40Newcastle United FC
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Eddie Howe on tomorrow’s opponents:
“Thomas Frank has done a brilliant job at Brentford, getting them promoted last season, and the manner that they’ve played this season. We don’t underestimate them, especially at home.”