Mark Lawrenson reveals Liverpool and Everton scoreline predictions ahead of weekend action

Resuming his weekly predictions column for BBC Sport, pundit and broadcaster Mark Lawrenson gave his scoreline tips for every Premier League game this weekend.

Focusing on Liverpool’s game against the Canaries, Lawro went for a 2-0 win for his former side, and contended: “It must be nice for Jurgen Klopp to have some options at centre-back again but if Virgil van Dijk feels fit and ready I would bring him back in this game, rather than wait any longer.

“You pick your best team, and his presence on and off the pitch is massive.”

He added: “Norwich have made it clear that they have to keep selling players, and losing Emiliano Buendia to Villa is a blow, but here they are, back in the Premier League again.

“If they want to stay there, they will have to tighten up at the back. They conceded an average of almost two a game last time they were in the top flight in 2019-20 - 75 goals in 38 games. If that happens again, they are not staying up this time either.”

The 64-year-old also gave his verdict on Everton's clash against the Saints, tipping the Toffees to win 1-0.

He said: “This is a big game for Everton because it's Rafa's first as manager, and the crowds are back which should help.

“There are going to be people there who don't want him in charge but he is a very good manager, and I'm expecting him to start the season with a win.”