The stakes within the Premier League have by no means been greater as we head into Gameweek 33.
Arsenal’s 2-1 loss at dwelling to Bournemouth final weekend, mixed with Manchester City’s win at Chelsea, has turned what appeared like a procession into a real title race as soon as once more.
The hole is now six factors, however Metropolis have a recreation in hand, and the 2 sides meet on the Etihad on Sunday.
That’s the fixture the entire nation is speaking about, however there’s loads extra to get caught into throughout a packed weekend of motion within the high flight.
Elsewhere, Tottenham are operating out of time if they’re to keep away from the dreaded drop into the Championship. The North London membership face Roberto De Zerbi’s previous aspect Brighton at dwelling, with an opportunity to lastly decide up their first win in 2026.
And Chelsea face Manchester United in an enormous recreation in West London because the race for Champions League soccer hots up.
We take a extra detailed take a look at each fixture and decide our winners for all 10 matches.
SATURDAY
Brentford v Fulham (12:30)
Two West London golf equipment who’ve loved a stable season meet in a fixture with quite a bit driving on it. Brentford have been quietly spectacular at dwelling and Fulham have drifted from their early-season type, however each can nonetheless ebook their place in Europe subsequent season. This might simply end as a draw however don’t rule out a winner from the Bees as they push for a high seven end.
Prediction: Brentford 1-0 Fulham
Leeds v Wolves (15:00)
Leeds are flying away from the relegation zone. Noah Okafor’s brace gave them a primary league win at Outdated Trafford in over 23 years on Monday, and Daniel Farke’s aspect are constructing actual momentum with one eye on FA Cup semi-final weekend too. Wolves sit backside and are preventing for his or her satisfaction. It is a huge alternative for Leeds to maintain their profitable run going, and probably save themselves from the drop.
Prediction: Leeds 2-0 Wolves
Newcastle v Bournemouth (15:00)
Bournemouth have been one of many tales of the season, 12 video games unbeaten within the league, winners at Arsenal final week, and nonetheless within the hunt for a European spot. Newcastle are a tricky dwelling aspect however this Bournemouth workforce usually are not afraid of anybody proper now. Count on targets, however again the Cherries to nick some extent.
Prediction: Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
Tottenham v Brighton (17:30)
Roberto De Zerbi will get his first style of dwelling administration at Spurs after a tough first week during which a 1-0 loss at Sunderland cemented their spot within the backside three. Curiously, it’s his former membership Brighton who make the journey to North London. De Zerbi will know precisely find out how to arrange in opposition to Fabian Hurzeler’s aspect. Spurs want the factors desperately to climb out of relegation hassle and the new-manager bounce needs to be sufficient to see them over the road.
Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Brighton
Chelsea v Manchester United (20:00)
Michael Carrick’s aspect have now misplaced back-to-back video games and face a Chelsea aspect who beat them within the FA Cup earlier this season. United have gamers getting back from suspension and are nonetheless within the Champions League image, which supplies them one thing to play for. Chelsea, although, are a step up from Leeds and at Stamford Bridge, they’re all the time a tricky workforce to beat.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United
SUNDAY
Aston Villa v Sunderland (14:00)
Aston Villa have quietly put collectively a wonderful run of outcomes and are pushing arduous for a Champions League spot after a slight dip in type. Sunderland stay within the hunt for Europe, however they know they’ve their work minimize out for them within the Midlands.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Sunderland
Nottingham Forest v Burnley (14:00)
Forest come into this on the again of their Europa League quarter-final with Porto and should have a semi-final to arrange for. Vitor Pereira can have one eye on that, however a win in opposition to Burnley is rather more urgent, particularly if Tottenham decide up a outcome the night time earlier than. Forest’s dwelling type is powerful sufficient to see them via, although.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 3-0 Burnley
Everton v Liverpool (14:00)
Liverpool come into the Merseyside derby in a tough second. Arne Slot’s aspect haven’t been at their finest in latest weeks and face an Everton workforce who’ve proven actual combat this season, and now have a real likelihood of qualifying for the Champions League. The derby is all the time unpredictable and on day Everton at dwelling have the gang and the depth to make life very tough. Don’t be stunned to see the Reds slip up right here.
Prediction: Everton 2-1 Liverpool
Manchester Metropolis v Arsenal (16:30)
The sport of the season. Arsenal go to the Etihad needing a win to reassert their authority on the title race after consecutive defeats. Metropolis are at dwelling, stuffed with confidence after back-to-back wins, and have had a full week to arrange having been eradicated from the Champions League within the final 16. Every thing factors to a basic. Arsenal’s harm checklist stays a priority, however Arteta has constantly delivered when it has mattered most this season and the Gunners have sufficient high quality to go to the Etihad and get a outcome. Nevertheless, historical past is just not on Arsenal’s aspect, and the whole lot factors to a different Metropolis win.
Prediction: Manchester Metropolis 2-1 Arsenal
MONDAY
Crystal Palace v West Ham (20:00)
Crystal Palace are in nice type forward of a Convention League semi-final that has their fanbase dreaming of Wroclaw. West Ham have been inconsistent all season and this looks like a recreation the place the hosts are merely the higher workforce throughout the pitch. Having mentioned that, the Hammers are nonetheless in a relegation dogfight and might be scrapping for each level they will get within the ultimate six video games of the season.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 West Ham
