Former Liverpool defender and football pundit Mark Lawrenson has revealed his predictions for the Premier League's final day fixtures scheduled for this Sunday across various venues in England.
All Premier League match-day 38 games will be played simultaneously on Sunday evening, bringing the 2024/25 season to a close with Liverpool already confirmed as champions.
In his forecast for Paddy Power, Lawrenson expects a draw between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea at City Ground, predicting a 1-1 scoreline. He also anticipates a challenging match for Manchester United, predicting a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
For the newly-crowned champions Liverpool, Lawrenson foresees a comfortable 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Anfield, while he believes Tottenham will suffer a 2-1 home defeat to Brighton.
Lawrenson's complete predictions for the final matchday are:
Bournemouth 2-1 Leicester
Fulham 1-2 Manchester City
Ipswich 2-1 West Ham
Liverpool 2-0 Crystal Palace
Manchester United 0-2 Aston Villa
Newcastle 3-0 Everton
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Chelsea
Southampton 0-3 Arsenal
Tottenham 1-2 Brighton
Wolves 1-1 Brentford
The final day of the Premier League season often brings drama and surprises, with teams battling for European qualification spots and others fighting to end their campaigns on a high note.
While Liverpool have already secured the title, there remains significant interest in the race for Champions League qualification and final positioning in the table, adding importance to these closing fixtures.