Premier League Week 33 Fixtures: EPL Tickets, Schedule, Picks and Predictions
Tottenham Hotspur must beat Manchester United in Week 33 of the Premier League season if they are to have any chance of catching leaders Leicester City.
Second-placed Spurs dropped two points last time out against Liverpool, allowing the Foxes to move seven clear at the top of the table with their 1-0 victory against Southampton.
Leicester have what looks like the easier game as they are travelling to relegation-battling Sunderland, while Manchester City host West Bromwich Albion as they attempt to hang on to fourth spot.
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Here's a look at the full schedule for the weekend's action, picks and predictions, ticket information and a closer examination of the key clashes.
| Date | Time (BST / ET) | Match | Picks | Predicted Result |
| Saturday, Apr. 9 | 12:45 p.m. / 7:45 a.m. | West Ham United vs. Arsenal | Draw | 2-2 |
| Saturday, Apr. 9 | 3 p.m. / 10 a.m. | Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth | Bournemouth | 0-1 |
| Saturday, Apr. 9 | 3 p.m. / 10 a.m. | Crystal Palace vs. Norwich City | Draw | 1-1 |
| Saturday, Apr. 9 | 3 p.m. / 10 a.m. | Southampton vs. Newcastle United | Southampton | 2-0 |
| Saturday, Apr. 9 | 3 p.m. / 10 a.m. | Swansea City vs. Chelsea | Chelsea | 1-3 |
| Saturday, Apr. 9 | 3 p.m. / 10 a.m. | Watford vs. Everton | Watford | 2-1 |
| Saturday, Apr. 9 | 5:30 p.m. / 12: 30 p.m. | Manchester City vs. West Bromwich Albion | City | 3-1 |
| Sunday, Apr. 10 | 1:30 p.m. / 8:30 a.m. | Sunderland vs. Leicester City | Leicester | 0-2 |
| Sunday, Apr. 10 | 4 p.m. / 11 a.m. | Liverpool vs. Stoke City | Liverpool | 1-0 |
| Sunday, Apr. 10 | 4 p.m. / 11 a.m. | Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United | Draw | 1-1 |
| Wednesday, Apr. 13 | 8 p.m. / 3 p.m. | Crystal Palace vs. Everton | Everton | 1-2 |
For ticket information on all Premier League games visit the official site or go to the ticket page on the home club's official website (links provided below):
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United
In a huge game for both sides, Manchester United will visit White Hart Lane to take on Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. United need to pick up three points to keep their UEFA Champions League hopes alive, while Spurs will look to remain in the title picture.
In all likelihood, City will beat West Brom at the Etihad Stadium, thus the Red Devils need to beat the north London outfit if they are to remain just one point back from the Sky Blues.
Following Week 32's action, Spurs' title bid may be in danger after a 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Saturday.
Indeed, BT Sport pundit Michael Owen believes the Premier League title is now Leicester's following their 1-0 win over Saints:
However, Mauricio Pochettino's side are not likely to admit defeat just yet, and they can take confidence from the fact Leicester face some tough challenges in their run-in—they still have to face the likes of West Ham United, Chelsea and the Red Devils.
The reverse fixture at Old Trafford came on the opening day of the 2015-16 season and ended in a 1-0 victory for United after a Kyle Walker own goal.
Since then, though, Spurs have had the far better campaign of the two sides and will be eager to take advantage of playing at home on Sunday. They have dropped just two points in their last five home games in the English top flight.
Not only will a win for the hosts keep Spurs in touch with Leicester, but it will also increase their chances of finishing above local rivals Arsenal in the league—as discussed below by Bleacher Report's Sam Tighe:
There is plenty riding on Sunday's clash, and it is likely to be a very intriguing game considering the respective league positions of either side.
Sunderland vs. Leicester City
Leicester must not be complacent in their match against Sunderland on Sunday.
The Black Cats are in very poor form having won only one league game in their last 10 fixtures, but they are fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table and could cause the Foxes some problems.
Leicester's victory over Southampton was their fourth 1-0 win in succession and further proof that their solid defence could be the key to pulling off an extraordinary league victory, per football writer Greg Stobart:
The key man for Sunderland if they are to claim an upset and deal a blow to Leicester's title hopes will be Jermain Defoe.
The experienced striker has been Sunderland's top scorer by some distance in the league this season, netting 12 times in 27 appearances, per WhoScored.com.
Claudio Ranieri's side will have to be wary of Defoe's excellent movement and his ability to create something out of nothing.
However, considering the form of centre-backs Robert Huth and Wes Morgan, they can be confident of keeping another clean sheet against a poor Sunderland side.
If they can keep Sunderland out, then all they need is for the likes of Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez to pounce on just one of possibly many opportunities in order to push them one step closer to the title.
