{"id":11367,"date":"2026-04-10T16:07:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/2026\/04\/10\/gameweek-32-predictions-critical-fixtures-that-will-shape-the-run-in\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T16:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:07:09","slug":"gameweek-32-predictions-critical-fixtures-that-will-shape-the-run-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weplayfpl.com\/news-articles\/2026\/04\/10\/gameweek-32-predictions-critical-fixtures-that-will-shape-the-run-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Gameweek 32 predictions: critical fixtures that will shape the run-in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Premier League clubs return from the international break with just seven fixtures remaining and stakes rising across the table. This preview runs through the key matches and offers predicted outcomes for Gameweek 32.<\/p>\n<p>Friday night opens with a relegation scrap as West Ham face bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers. West Ham sit 18th, one point adrift of safety, and will see this as an opportunity to climb out of the zone. Their FA Cup defeat to Leeds United illustrated a season of mixed fortunes. Prediction: West Ham 2\u20131 Wolves.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday begins with Arsenal seeking to arrest a domestic wobble at home to Bournemouth. Arsenal\u2019s 1\u20130 win at Sporting CP should lift spirits and could extend their lead at the top. Bournemouth sit 13th and are in the broad fight for Europe; they have beaten Arsenal in two of three recent meetings. Prediction: Arsenal 1\u20131 Bournemouth.<\/p>\n<p>Brentford host Everton in a direct contest for Champions League contention. Brentford sit seventh on 46 points, ahead of Everton only on goal difference. Everton stunned Chelsea before the break and arrive with momentum. Prediction: Brentford 1\u20132 Everton.<\/p>\n<p>Burnley, facing the prospect of dropping further, welcome Brighton who have four wins from five and are in a European push. Prediction: Burnley 0\u20132 Brighton.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool enter the weekend on a run of three straight defeats and need to regroup. Fulham could move within two points of the Reds with a win, buoyed by Harry Wilson\u2019s recent form. Prediction: Liverpool 0\u20131 Fulham.<\/p>\n<p>Crystal Palace host Newcastle in a clash between sides on the fringes of European qualification. Anthony Gordon has scored in each of Newcastle\u2019s last three Premier League games. Prediction: Crystal Palace 0\u20131 Newcastle.<\/p>\n<p>Nottingham Forest, focused on survival, travel to Aston Villa. Villa ended a slide with a 2\u20130 win over Wolves and sit comfortably in the hunt for European places. Prediction: Nottingham Forest 0\u20132 Aston Villa.<\/p>\n<p>Sunderland, high on confidence from recent results, welcome Tottenham as Roberto De Zerbi begins his Spurs tenure. A cautious start for the new manager seems likely. Prediction: Sunderland 0\u20130 Tottenham.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea, briefly lifted by an FA Cup rout of Port Vale, face Manchester City who have rediscovered late-season form after a big win over Liverpool. Pep Guardiola\u2019s side will back themselves to win every remaining match. Prediction: Chelsea 1\u20133 Man City.<\/p>\n<p>Monday concludes Gameweek 32 with Manchester United hosting Leeds. Under Michael Carrick, United\u2019s confidence has grown and a Champions League spot is very much theirs to lose. Prediction: Man Utd 2\u20130 Leeds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ten Premier League predictions for Gameweek 32, including relegation and title implications. 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