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Lawro goes up against a modern TV great in this week's predictions - none other than Line of Duty's Ted Hastings.  

Actor Adrian Dunbar says his character in Line of Duty was based on a couple of football managers, but Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is not one of them.

"There are a whole lot of great managers that came out of the west of Scotland - Bill Shankly, Jock Stein and Sir Alex Ferguson," he explained.

"They had great man-management skill, there is no question about it - they were able to handle people.

"Hastings had to have the same skills, where he can get the best out of everybody. I am from not far away myself so I have kind of mined that quality for him a little bit."

Chelsea's Diego Costa is the best striker in the world, according to his boss Antonio Conte.

Tottenham can end 22 years of Arsenal supremacy in Sunday's derby - but how many Spurs players would get in your combined team?

Arsene Wenger says his Arsenal players have been "shocked" by some results this season, but insists his squad will fight against Tottenham.

Title rivals Chelsea and Tottenham should kick off their last three matches of the season at the same time, says Blues boss Antonio Conte.

Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar gives his north London derby predictions and compares his character Ted Hastings with football managerial greats.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says it will take more years of sustained success for Tottenham before it can be considered that the balance of power has shifted in north London.

Spurs fan Michael Voller suffered a broken skull and damage to his cheekbone and eye-socket.

Arsene Wenger says Christian Fuchs threw the ball at Alexis Sanchez "on purpose" and should have been booked during Wednesday's game.

Arsenal keep up their top-four chase as a late Robert Huth own goal gives them victory against a stubborn Leicester side.

Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Gary Cahill say Tottenham will feel the pressure after the Blues beat Southampton to edge closer to the title.

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez will not be sold to a Premier League rival, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte praised his side's commitment and desire after they beat Southampton to extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points.

Diego Costa scores twice as Premier League leaders Chelsea edge closer to the title with victory over Southampton.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Stamford Bridge

Diego Costa's goal has drawn the sting from Southampton and Chelsea now look to be cruising to victory - if it stays like this all the pressure will switch to Spurs and their tough trip to Crystal Palace tomorrow night.

That one is as tough as they come given the recent results under Sam Allardyce.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Stamford Bridge

Diego Costa's header has given Chelsea the vital breathing space they needed and they look locked on course for a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Stamford Bridge is in buoyant mood and paying tribute to Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.

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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea made the perfect start but had failed to capitalise - but Gary Cahill's header has calmed growing anxiety around Stamford Bridge.

How Chelsea needed that because Southampton were growing in confidence the longer that first half went on.

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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have had a few moments of sloppy defending and they have paid a heavy price there as Oriel Romeu was free to score from close range.

Now it is getting interesting. Stamford Bridge stunned by that.

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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was literally jumping up and down in a fury after Southampton almost caught Chelsea's defence napping with a well-worked free-kick - then he was pumping his fists in elation seconds later after Eden Hazard gave his side the lead.

That's football.

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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Stamford Bridge

Polite applause for John Terry as he comes out to warm up. Chelsea's captain, who has made 713 appearances for the club, is leaving at the end of this season and there are only three games left at Stamford Bridge after this one before he makes his farewell.

Southampton looking remarkably relaxed in their warm-up. Sounds of laughter booming into the stands from their players.