Former Liverpool defender, Mark Lawrenson has predicted Chelsea to play a 1-1 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League fixture on Saturday afternoon at the Stamford Bridge.
He also predicted Arsenal to defeat Leicester City 2-1 in Monday’s Premier League fixture at the Emirates Stadium.
“The reason I see it being so tight is that I think we will see Mourinho park the bus, because he will not want to go back to Chelsea and be embarrassed,” Lawrenson told BBC Sport.
“I know United recovered from 2-0 down to beat Newcastle before the international break, but they are not exactly on a good run of results.
“There is an argument that Mourinho prefers to play the better teams – his overall record in these kind of games is really good – which is why I think they will get a draw here. Prediction Chelsea 1, Manchester United 1.
On Arsenal vs Leicester City game, he added: “Arsenal are on a run of nine straight wins in all competitions, and I would expect them to beat Leicester as well.
“Like Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri, Gunners boss Unai Emery has come in and is doing a very good job.
“That shows they are clearly both good managers, but it also shows that both clubs are very well run, with good resources and some excellent players. “Prediction Arsenal 2 Leicester City 0”.
The kick-off time for Chelsea vs Man United is 12:30pm, while Arsenal vs Leicester City is 8pm.
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