The stakes in the Premier League have never been higher as we head into Gameweek 33.
Arsenal’s 2-1 loss at home to Bournemouth last weekend, combined with Manchester City’s win at Chelsea, has turned what looked like a procession into a genuine title race once again.
The gap is now six points, but City have a game in hand, and the two sides meet at the Etihad on Sunday.
That is the fixture the whole country is talking about, but there is plenty more to get stuck into across a packed weekend of action in the top flight.
Elsewhere, Tottenham are running out of time if they are to avoid the dreaded drop into the Championship. The North London club face Roberto De Zerbi’s old side Brighton at home, with a chance to finally pick up their first win in 2026.
And Chelsea face Manchester United in a huge game in West London as the race for Champions League football hots up.
We take a more detailed look at every fixture and pick our winners for all 10 matches.
SATURDAY
Brentford v Fulham (12:30)
Two West London clubs who have enjoyed a solid season meet in a fixture with a lot riding on it. Brentford have been quietly impressive at home and Fulham have drifted from their early-season form, but both can still book their place in Europe next season. This could easily finish as a draw but don’t rule out a winner from the Bees as they push for a top seven finish.
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 first league win at Old Trafford in over 23 years on Monday, and Daniel Farke’s side are building real momentum with one eye on FA Cup semi-final weekend too. Wolves sit bottom and are fighting for their pride. This is a big opportunity for Leeds to keep their winning run going, and potentially save themselves from the drop.
Prediction: Leeds 2-0 Wolves
Newcastle v Bournemouth (15:00)
Bournemouth have been one of the stories of the season, 12 games unbeaten in the league, winners at Arsenal last week, and still in the hunt for a European spot. Newcastle are a tough home side but this Bournemouth team are not afraid of anyone right now. Expect goals, but back the Cherries to nick a point.
Prediction: Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
Tottenham v Brighton (17:30)
Roberto De Zerbi gets his first taste of home management at Spurs after a difficult first week in which a 1-0 loss at Sunderland cemented their spot in the bottom three. Interestingly, it is his former club Brighton who make the trip to North London. De Zerbi will know exactly how to set up against Fabian Hurzeler’s side. Spurs need the points desperately to climb out of relegation trouble and the new-manager bounce should be enough to see them over the line.
Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Brighton
Chelsea v Manchester United (20:00)
Michael Carrick’s side have now lost back-to-back games and face a Chelsea side who beat them in the FA Cup earlier this season. United have players returning from suspension and are still in the Champions League picture, which gives them something to play for. Chelsea, though, are a step up from Leeds and at Stamford Bridge, they are always a tough team to beat.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United
SUNDAY
Aston Villa v Sunderland (14:00)
Aston Villa have quietly put together an excellent run of results and are pushing hard for a Champions League spot after a slight dip in form. Sunderland remain in the hunt for Europe, but they know they have their work cut out for them in the Midlands.
Prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Sunderland
Nottingham Forest v Burnley (14:00)
Forest come into this on the back of their Europa League quarter-final with Porto and may have a semi-final to prepare for. Vitor Pereira will have one eye on that, but a win against Burnley is much more pressing, especially if Tottenham pick up a result the night before. Forest’s home form is strong enough to see them through, though.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 3-0 Burnley
Everton v Liverpool (14:00)
Liverpool come into the Merseyside derby in a difficult moment. Arne Slot’s side have not been at their best in recent weeks and face an Everton team who have shown real fight this season, and now have a genuine chance of qualifying for the Champions League. The derby is always unpredictable and on a good day Everton at home have the crowd and the intensity to make life very difficult. Don’t be surprised to see the Reds slip up here.
Prediction: Everton 2-1 Liverpool
Manchester City v Arsenal (16:30)
The game of the season. Arsenal go to the Etihad needing a win to reassert their authority on the title race after consecutive defeats. City are at home, full of confidence after back-to-back wins, and have had a full week to prepare having been eliminated from the Champions League in the last 16. Everything points to a classic. Arsenal’s injury list remains a concern, but Arteta has consistently delivered when it has mattered most this season and the Gunners have enough quality to go to the Etihad and get a result. However, history is not on Arsenal’s side, and everything points to another City win.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal
MONDAY
Crystal Palace v West Ham (20:00)
Crystal Palace are in great form ahead of a Conference League semi-final that has their fanbase dreaming of Wroclaw. West Ham have been inconsistent all season and this feels like a game where the hosts are simply the better team across the pitch. Having said that, the Hammers are still in a relegation dogfight and will be scrapping for every point they can get in the final six games of the season.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 West Ham
