As Eric Dier pointed out, the schedule of the top English clubs “doesn’t make sense”. The World Cup brings more games more often. Tottenham, for example, has an unbroken string of midweek games leading up to the World Cup. That includes this week. While it is often the European game that takes place in the middle of the week, the Premier […]
As Eric Dier pointed out, the schedule of the top English clubs “doesn’t make sense”. The World Cup brings more games more often. Tottenham, for example, has an unbroken string of midweek games leading up to the World Cup.
That includes this week. While Europe is often played in the middle of the week, the Premier League needs to keep up with the season as a whole. Spurs have a big game against Manchester United, another top-four challenger, this week, the highlight of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday games.
However, the Premier League fans almost had their first top-of-the-table clash of the season. The schedule includes Arsenal to host Manchester City this week. However, as a result of a postponement of a Europa League match, the Arsenal-City match will most likely not take place until the new year.
Therefore, the most attractive match of the week is the United-Spurs clash. However, there are other noteworthy accessories to come. For example, Brentford hosts Chelsea with the Blues in good form in the league. Also on Tuesday, Liverpool look to build on their big win over City when they host West Ham at Anfield. After a massive struggle to start the campaign, West Ham found some stability and are now 12th in the table.
Finally, the week’s action concludes with Leicester City welcoming Leeds. The season hasn’t been too kind to these clubs from the start. However, three points with a month to go before the World Cup would go a long way in terms of confidence.
During the four kickoffs at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, GOAL RUSH returns. The fast-style show will have all the goals and highlights throughout all the games.
EPL Commentators on NBC: October 18-20
All times below are US Eastern Time.
Tuesday, October 18
2.30pm – Brighton and Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest. USA Network, Universe, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Jim Proudfoot and Matt Holland.
3:15 p.m. – Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers. Peacock Premium: Joe Speight and Andy Townsend.
Wednesday, October 19
2:30 p.m. Brentford v Chelsea. USA Network, Universe, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Jim Proudfoot and Matt Holland.
2:30 p.m. – Bournemouth vs. Southampton. Peacock Premium: Gary Taphouse and David Prutton.
2:30 p.m. — Liverpool vs. West Ham United. Peacock Premium: Bill Leslie and Efan Ekoku.
2:30 p.m. Newcastle vs. Everton. Peacock Premium: David Stowell and Michael Bridges.
3:15 p.m. — Manchester United vs. TottenhamHotspur. Peacock Premium: Peter Drury and Lee Dixon.
Thursday, October 20
2:30 p.m. — Fulham vs. Aston Villa. USA Network, Universe, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Seb Hutchinson and Leroy Rosenior.
3:15 p.m. — Leicester City v Leeds United. Peacock Premium: Conor McNamara and Chris Sutton.
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