With three of the teams sitting in the top four - title contenders Manchester City and Liverpool, plus Chelsea - all out of Premier League action due to their involvement in the FA Cup, there will be fewer matches played in this round. However, that doesn't mean that there still aren't some great games to catch, especially considering Tottenham have now started to steal a march on other sides in the battle for a top four spot.
Here's all you need to know ahead of matchday 33.
Premier League standings heading into matchday 33
Here's how the table looks ahead of the next round of fixtures.
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 32 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 76 | 32 | +44 | 73 | WWWDD | |
| 2 | Arsenal | 32 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 75 | 26 | +49 | 71 | LWWDW | |
| 3 | Liverpool | 32 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 72 | 31 | +41 | 71 | LDWWD | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 33 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 68 | 49 | +19 | 63 | WDLWD | |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 32 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 65 | 49 | +16 | 60 | LWDWL | |
| 6 | Newcastle United | 32 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 69 | 52 | +17 | 50 | WWDWL | |
| 7 | Manchester United | 32 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 47 | 48 | -1 | 50 | DDLDW | |
| 8 | West Ham United | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 52 | 58 | -6 | 48 | LWDLD | |
| 9 | Chelsea | 31 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 61 | 52 | +9 | 47 | WDWDW | |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 52 | 50 | +2 | 44 | DLDLW | |
| 11 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 46 | 51 | -5 | 43 | DLDLW | |
| 12 | Fulham | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 49 | 51 | -2 | 42 | WLLDW | |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 47 | 57 | -10 | 42 | DLWWW | |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 37 | 54 | -17 | 33 | WLLDD | |
| 15 | Brentford | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 47 | 58 | -11 | 32 | WDDDL | |
| 16 | Everton | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 48 | -16 | 27 | LWDLL | |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 33 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 42 | 58 | -16 | 26 | DLWDD | |
| 18 | Luton Town | 33 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 25 | LWLLD | |
| 19 | Burnley | 33 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 33 | 68 | -35 | 20 | DLDDW | |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 32 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 30 | 84 | -54 | 16 | LDLDD |
Premier League games you won't want to miss on matchday 33
Tottenham vs Brighton: Since losing 3-2 to Manchester United about a month ago, Tottenham have bounced back in some style and have won their last four Premier League games. That includes routs of Newcastle, and most recently, Aston Villa, during which Antonio Conte's men thrashed their opponents 5-1 and 4-0. As a result, Spurs have now put themselves in strong contention to secure fourth spot, especially with Manchester United and Arsenal struggling to string together positive results.
Still, considering that Brighton did beat Tottenham's London rivals 2-1 recently, this will not be a game that clearly Conte will be dismissing easily.
Manchester United vs Norwich: It appears that Manchester United's hopes at featuring in the Champions League have now been unfortunately dashed following a surprise 1-0 loss to relegation-threatened Everton last time out. The Red Devils will now face another struggling side, Norwich City, who presently find themselves at the bottom of the table but the Canaries may have taken some encouragement from Everton's recent win and will hope to avoid a third straight game sans defeat at the Red Devils' expense.
Southampton vs Arsenal: Arsenal fans may have gleefully celebrated Manchester United's loss to Everton as it appeared that it'd given their team a major boost in the pursuit of a top four spot, but they were given a harsh dose of reality as they ended up on the wrong end of a 2-1 score-line against Brighton. That marks two consecutive losses for the Gunners, who might have a couple of games in hand but that may not be enough if they can't start picking up wins.
Next up for them is an away clash with Southampton, who were recently humiliated 6-0 by Chelsea, and a win here will be that much more crucial for Mikel Arteta's side considering that they face a tough run of matches next, with Chelsea, Manchester United, and West Ham next on the docket.
West Ham vs Burnley: Fresh off booking their spot in the Europa League semi-finals, where they will face surprise packages Eintracht Frankfurt, the Hammers will turn their attention back to domestic duties as they welcome Burnley. Having lost three of their last five in the league, the hosts will be looking to use their recent win to help them bounce back as they still haven't given up hopes of securing a top four berth.
Team news for matchday 33
*All info as of 15 April 2022
Tottenham: Japhet Tanganga (Knee injury), Matt Doherty (Knee injury), Oliver Skipp (Groin injury)
Manchester United: Fred (Groin injury), Scott McTominay (Ankle injury), Like Shaw (Calf injury), Edinson Cavani (Calf/Shin injury), Mason Greenwood (Suspended by club); Doubtful - Raphael Varane
Arsenal: Kieran Tierney (Knee injury), Thomas Partey (Thigh injury), Takehiro Tomiyasu (Calf injury); Doubtful- Alexandre Lacazette (Illness)
West Ham: Kurt Zouma (Ankle/Foot injury), Angelo Ogbonna (Knee injury)
Premier League matchday 33 fixtures
After this round finishes, there will be no rest for the teams competing in England's top flight as there's a midweek round coming up. Some of the games not to miss will be:
Liverpool vs Manchester United: Although the two sides have had vastly different fortunes this season, a clash featuring two titans of English football is always one fans and neutrals definitely look forward to, and this upcoming tie should be no exception. Manchester United will still have slim hopes of securing a top four spot, while Liverpool have one eye firmly on the league title as they chase an unprecedented quadruple.
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Likewise, Chelsea and Arsenal have had different seasons. The Blues once flirted with top spot before sliding back down the table, and recently suffered heartbreak as they beat Real Madrid on the night but ultimately lost their two-legged quarter-finals tie due to a 3-1 defeat from the first leg. However, Thomas Tuchel's side are still secure to feature in next season's Champions League as they sit in third spot. Arsenal, by contrast, had an embarrassing start to the campaign and actually were close to the drop zone early on, but have worked their way up the table. Fourth place is their goal, but Mikel Arteta's troops have some ground to make up after dropping points in their recent games.
Manchester City vs Brighton: Like Liverpool, the Cityzens are in the hunt for the title, and will need to ensure they can pick up every point between now and May. On paper, their upcoming match with Brighton looks to be "easier" than Liverpool's clash with fellow Big Six side Manchester United, but, as we've seen this season, Brighton can be a very unpredictable opponent.
Here's how you can catch these three midweek ties and more during this round:
