With just six gameweeks remaining, Gameweek 33 carries significant consequences across the table. Several fixtures will shape the battles for survival, the scramble for European places and the title race.<\/p>\n
The west London derby sees Brentford travel to Fulham as both clubs remain in contention for continental qualification. Fulham sit three points behind seventh-placed Brentford and are 12th in the table; their recent run includes one win in four. Brentford have drawn their last four league matches. Prediction: Brentford 2\u20131 Fulham.<\/p>\n
Leeds arrive at Elland Road buoyed by a 2\u20131 victory at Old Trafford, courtesy of Noah Okafor\u2019s double, and sit six points clear of the drop zone. They host bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers in a fixture that presents a clear opportunity to increase that margin. Prediction: Leeds 1\u20130 Wolves.<\/p>\n
Newcastle look for a response after a late defeat at Selhurst Park that marked their 14th league loss. Bournemouth, unbeaten in 12 Premier League matches and fresh from a win at Arsenal, visit St James\u2019 Park. Recent history between these sides includes a 3\u20133 FA Cup third-round draw at Newcastle. Prediction: Newcastle 2\u20133 Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
Tottenham remain in the bottom three, two points adrift of safety, after a 1\u20130 defeat to Sunderland on Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s debut. Brighton have won five of six and travel to a Tottenham side desperate for their first league win of the calendar year. Prediction: Tottenham 0\u20131 Brighton.<\/p>\n
Chelsea host Manchester United in a top-five battle with both sides underwhelming recently; half of the last 10 meetings have finished level. Expect a draw. Prediction: Chelsea 1\u20131 Man Utd.<\/p>\n
Aston Villa face Sunderland after Europa League action; fatigue and Sunderland\u2019s recent run of three wins in four suggest a low-scoring encounter. Prediction: Aston Villa 0\u20130 Sunderland.<\/p>\n
The Merseyside meeting offers Everton a realistic chance to claim bragging rights as Liverpool struggle. Everton have won three of their last five and remain within five points of their rivals. Prediction: Everton 2\u20131 Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Nottingham Forest, three points clear since V\u00edtor Pereira\u2019s appointment, host relegation-bound Burnley. Forest played in the Europa League midweek. Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1\u20130 Burnley.<\/p>\n
Manchester City versus Arsenal is being treated as a pivotal match for the title. City, six points behind Arsenal with a game in hand and fresh from domestic cup success over Arsenal, are marginal favourites. Prediction: Man City 2\u20131 Arsenal.<\/p>\n
Monday\u2019s late kick-off sees Crystal Palace against West Ham, a fixture in which the Hammers will take motivation and expect to grind out a result. Prediction: Crystal Palace 1\u20131 West Ham United.<\/p>\n
Match schedule and all predictions are listed as follows: Brentford 2\u20131 Fulham; Leeds 1\u20130 Wolves; Newcastle 2\u20133 Bournemouth; Tottenham 0\u20131 Brighton; Chelsea 1\u20131 Man Utd; Aston Villa 0\u20130 Sunderland; Everton 2\u20131 Liverpool; Nott’m Forest 1\u20130 Burnley; Man City 2\u20131 Arsenal; Crystal Palace 1\u20131 West Ham United.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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