The 2023/24 Premier League season continues to speed up in direction of what’s shaping as much as be a very epic finale.
The title race may but ship extra drama in Gameweek 33 as Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis all jostle for first place. With European qualification and relegation additionally nonetheless to be determined, there’s a lot for groups up and down the land to combat for this weekend.
Here is 90min’s predictions for Gameweek 33.
Saturday 13 April
Tottenham return to the scene of one among their lowest factors in current reminiscence after they tackle Newcastle at St James’ Park in Saturday’s early kick-off. Spurs have been battered 6-1 by the Magpies final season, however the guests will hope to inflict some punishment of their very own in opposition to Eddie Howe’s more and more depleted taking part in squad.
Sitting 9 factors adrift of security, it’s really now or by no means for Sheffield United if they’re to compete within the high flight once more subsequent yr. The Blades can be hit with a two-point penalty after they subsequent drop into the EFL and defeat to Brentford may see them slip nearer in direction of that destiny.
Fellow relegation favourites Burnley have solely been overwhelmed as soon as of their final 4 video games however stay six factors adrift of security forward of their conflict with Brighton at Turf Moor. The Seagulls’ marketing campaign is in peril of tapering off however they need to give their run-in a shot within the arm with a slender away victory.
Mass beginning XI modifications are doubtless from Pep Guardiola when Manchester Metropolis tackle 18th-placed Luton City. The Cityzens have a return leg in opposition to Actual Madrid within the Champions League to consider, however a rotated workforce will nonetheless certainly have an excessive amount of high quality for the resilient Hatters.
Nottingham Forest will hope to maneuver three factors away from Luton with a win in opposition to Wolves. Nuno Espirito Santo’s outfit have struggled to get any momentum collectively however dwelling benefit may work of their favour in opposition to a equally inconsistent Wanderers outfit.
Saturday’s night conflict will see Manchester United journey south to battle Bournemouth. The Cherries gained the reverse fixture 3-0 in December and will show too powerful an opponent to beat once more for the Crimson Devils.
Kick-off Time (BST)
Fixture
Prediction
12:30
Newcastle v Tottenham
1-2
15:00
Brentford vs Sheffield Utd
2-1
15:00
Burnley v Brighton
1-2
15:00
Man Metropolis v Luton City
4-0
15:00
Nottingham Forest v Wolves
1-0
17:30
Bournemouth v Man Utd
1-1
Sunday 14 April
Liverpool will get the prospect to reply most promptly to Man Metropolis’s end result after they host Crystal Palace at Anfield. The Reds misplaced at dwelling for the primary time in 2023/24 on Thursday within the Europa League and a significant response is required in opposition to the Eagles, who gave Metropolis a fright final week.
West Ham’s continental hopes additionally took successful in midweek with defeat to Bayer Leverkusen. Nonetheless, they’re nonetheless effectively positioned to qualify for European soccer and will be capable to see off a Fulham aspect that has gained simply two away league video games all season.
The match of the weekend arguably arrives on the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal and Aston Villa each endured sapping European contests in midweek however there ought to nonetheless be leisure on supply in north London, with the Gunners prone to declare the factors in opposition to previous supervisor Unai Emery.
Kick-off Time (BST)
Fixture
Prediction
14:00
Liverpool v Crystal Palace
3-1
14:00
West Ham v Fulham
2-1
16:30
Arsenal v Aston Villa
3-1
Monday 15 April
There’s been little calm at Chelsea in current months regardless of having fun with a seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions. The Blues nonetheless have to safe a top-ten end and should be cautious of an Everton workforce that lastly ended its winless run final trip.
Kick-off Time (BST)
Fixture
Prediction
20:00
Chelsea v Everton
2-0