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- Villa vs Newcastle is the match of the weekend with Champions League stakes on the line
- Man City, Arsenal, and Liverpool all have away games this weekend
- Tottenham wrap up the Matchweek on Monday night, with pressure on both ends of the table
Matchweek 33: Champions League Race Heats Up
The Premier League returns for Matchweek 33 across the weekend of April 19–21, with ten fixtures that could shape the race for Europe.
The standout fixture is Saturday evening’s clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle, with both clubs firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification.
Elsewhere, Leicester could well be relegated this weekend with betting sites giving odds on each game, many of which are still offering free bets ahead of the run-in.
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Headline Match: Aston Villa vs Newcastle (Saturday 17:30)
Aston Villa and Newcastle clash at Villa Park in a massive encounter with Champions League implications.
Villa remain unbeaten at home in 2025, while Eddie Howe’s side are pushing hard for the top-five with improving away form.
Unai Emery's men go into this game after being knocked out of the Champions League by PSG on Tuesday despite a spirited performance at Villa Park.
| Aston Villa vs Newcastle - 19 April | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 13/10 | 43.5% |
| Draw | 13/5 | 27.8% |
| Newcastle | 7/4 | 36.4% |
What the expert says...
Matchweek 33 Fixtures – April 19–21, 2025
Saturday 19 April
Brentford vs Brighton – 15:00
Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth – 15:00
Everton vs Man City – 15:00
West Ham vs Southampton – 15:00
Aston Villa vs Newcastle – 17:30
Sunday 20 April
Fulham vs Chelsea – 14:00
Ipswich vs Arsenal – 14:00
Man United vs Wolves – 14:00
Leicester vs Liverpool – 16:30
Monday 21 April
Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest – 20:00
