Welcoming 2023 means welcoming a series of key football matches that will air exclusively on Peacock in January.
Of course, the only football property Peacock has is the Premier League. However, that still means around four or five games every weekend exclusively on the service. Often that includes some big games. Derbies, top four battles and especially relegation fights are commonplace at Peacock, and that’s no different for January football matches.
In the past, NBC saved its main games for the USA Network or even NBC on Saturdays at 12:30 pm ET. As you will see, that is not necessarily the case for January. Perhaps in an effort to attract subscribers to Peacock, NBC placed some of the biggest game shows of the season on the service.
Soccer games at Peacock in January
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Thursday January 5: Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Weekday games are perhaps more frequently aired on Peacock, just because of the other content on the USA Network or NBC. However, this is still a massive fixture, regardless of Chelsea’s relative struggles. Pep Guardiola has had Chelsea’s number since they lost to the Blues in the 2021 Champions League final. However, Graham Potter must steer the ship in the right direction, with Chelsea looming large in the bottom half of the table.
Saturday January 14: Brighton vs. Liverpool
On the subject of Graham Potter, his former employers are doing pretty well despite losing the English coach. Once again Brighton sit in the top half of the table, with notable results against Chelsea, Manchester United and a tough draw at Anfield. That 3-3 game is what makes this Brighton-Liverpool clash so fascinating. That game a couple of months ago was perhaps the game of the season, as Leandro Trossard scored a hat trick.
Saturday, January 14 – Manchester United vs. Manchester City
One of the few games this season to overcome the 3-3 draw between Brighton and Liverpool was the first Manchester derby of the season. City thrashed United at the Etihad, 6-3. However, this is a United side that has changed a lot since that game. Erik ten Hag makes United flow, and that’s particularly true at home. The Red Devils haven’t conceded at home since early September, picking up 19 of a possible 21 points since the opening day loss against Brighton.
For Manchester City, this is a significant game for more than just bragging rights. Arsenal are developing something of a cushion at the top of the table, with eight points going into this game. Therefore, City does not have time to lose points, even if the two games against Arsenal still await them.
Saturday, January 14: Everton vs. southampton
Yes, another one of the January 14 football games is available only on Peacock. However, this is not a derby, nor is it a battle of teams competing for European spots or titles. Instead, this is more desperate. Everton and Southampton are locked in a relegation battle at the moment. The importance of these games to each other cannot be underestimated. Losing points is one thing, but it allows direct rivals to gain points and get scrapped as a result. Emotions run high when teams look for results.
Monday January 23: Fulham vs. Tottenham
Newly promoted Fulham are one of the underrated spots this season. After an off-season in the Championship, the Craven Cottage team are flying in the top flight. In fact, there is reason to believe that Fulham could legitimately compete for a place in Europe. That’s a lofty goal, but recent results wouldn’t shy away from it.
For Tottenham, even though they’re higher up the table, it’s frustration. Antonio Conte himself admitted that finishing in the top four is a serious challenge that even he can struggle with. As a result, this London derby has a new flavor of importance traditionally reserved for something like Arsenal against Chelsea.
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