EPL Predictions: Picks, Top Players for Week 32 Premier League Fixtures
Tottenham Hotspur have a tricky trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in Week 32 of the 2015-16 Premier League season, as domestic action returns following the international break.
Leicester City will host an in-form Southampton squad, while Manchester United host Everton and Manchester City visit Bournemouth. Chelsea will look to continue their strong run at Aston Villa, and Arsenal will host Watford.
Here's a look at the schedule for Week 32, along with full predictions:
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| Saturday, April 2 | Aston Villa | Chelsea | 0-2 |
| Saturday, April 2 | Bournemouth | Manchester City | 1-1 |
| Saturday, April 2 | Norwich | Newcastle | 1-0 |
| Saturday, April 2 | Stoke City | Swansea | 2-2 |
| Saturday, April 2 | Sunderland | WBA | 1-0 |
| Saturday, April 2 | West Ham | Crystal Palace | 2-1 |
| Saturday, April 2 | Arsenal | Watford | 3-1 |
| Saturday, April 2 | Liverpool | Tottenham | 1-1 |
| Sunday, April 3 | Leicester | Southampton | 2-0 |
| Sunday, April 3 | Manchester United | Everton | 1-1 |
Players to Watch
Dele Alli, Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur's title challenge is still going after 31 weeks of Premier League football, and the duo of Dele Alli and Harry Kane have played a major part in that. The latter has been responsible for a handful of vital goals, while the former has brought some much-needed stability and creativity to Spurs' midfield.
Per Adam Catterall of talkSPORT, Saturday's match at Anfield will be a special occasion for him:
The 19-year-old was nothing short of sensational during England's 3-2 win over Germany on Saturday―apart from missing a sitter―and once again showed no stage is too big for him, despite his young age.
He'll come up against a Liverpool squad that has played its best football against the toughest opposition in recent weeks, including a triumph over rivals Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League.
The 3-2 loss against Southampton ended a three-match win streak in the Premier League for the Reds, who will be looking to get back on track against Spurs. Liverpool love to push the ball up the middle and field a number of talented central players like Jordan Henderson and James Milner, so expect Alli to have his hands full.
Given Liverpool's defensive struggles, the Reds are likely to try to isolate Kane by keeping him off the ball and pressing the players behind him, so Alli can expect to have little time on the ball at Anfield. He'll also have his opportunities in the attacking third, however, and should be able to take advantage.
Chris Smalling, Manchester United
There's no denying Chris Smalling has been among the best defenders in the Premier League in 2015-16, and he'll face a tough challenge on Sunday, as Romelu Lukaku and his Everton team-mates come to town.
The Belgium international has been spectacular this season, ranking near the top of the top scorers' standings, and his form has been so strong his father is already eyeing a move to a UEFA Champions League club, per Sky Sports:
Lukaku's future will be a hotly debated topic this summer, and if he wants to secure a move to a bigger club, a strong performance against United couldn't come at a better time. The Red Devils have mostly defended well this season, but they can struggle against physical forwards, as evidenced by the loss against West Bromwich Albion, which should sound like music to Lukaku's ears.
He flashed all of his talent against Chelsea in the FA Cup a handful of weeks ago, scoring a wonderful goal in which he displayed all of his major strengths in one move―speed, power, the ability to improvise and a calm head to finish:
In all likelihood, Smalling will be asked to keep a close eye on Lukaku all match long and shadow the Belgian wherever he goes, while the men in front of him―most likely Morgan Schneiderlin and Michael Carrick―try their best to keep Ross Barkley and his fellow midfielders quiet.
It'll be a huge responsibility for Smalling, who has the talent to keep just about any forward in his pocket for 90 minutes but can't afford to let Lukaku out of sights for one second. The Belgium international will make opponents pay for any and all mistakes, and Smalling will have to be at his very best.
