This weekend’s list of games misses out on perhaps the most anticipated game of the season, Arsenal hosting Manchester City. That’s a midweek game on Wednesday, February 15. Still, this weekend brings some big matchups. Many of them come at the bottom of the table, as the relegation battle involves at least six teams.
Look no further than Southampton hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves have seven points from their last four games. It’s not an outrageous record, but a strong one for a team that was ranked 19th not long ago. Wolves now find themselves in 15th place, while Saints of Southampton remain entrenched at the bottom. Southampton are desperate for points, two behind Bournemouth and four from safety.
Another game to focus on is Leeds hosting Manchester United. The two staged a thrilling 2-2 in which the Whites got a much-needed point at Old Trafford. After sacking Jesse Marsch, the club is now looking for its fifth win of the season against one of the most in-form teams in the league.
Rounding off the weekend’s action is the Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool. While there are still 11 points of separation between the two, this is a pivotal game for both. Liverpool are way behind the pace when it comes to seeking a Champions League spot. Everton, coming off a shock win over league leaders Arsenal, are still in the relegation zone. A win on Monday would be huge for several reasons.
NBC coverage
Rebecca Lowe returns for her role behind the desk on Premier League Mornings, Premier League Live and the Goal Zone on Saturday and Sunday. Joining her are Robbie Earle and new face Stephen Warnock. Warnock has previously been a game analyst, but now makes his studio debut with NBC. Paul Burmeister then replaces Lowe on Monday.
You can catch GOAL RUSH at 10 am ET on Saturday at Peacock. during all five kickoffs in that window. The quick show focuses on one game, but features the highlights of the other games as they happen.
In terms of Premier League 4K games this weekend, those are West Ham against Chelsea, Leeds’ game against Manchester United and the Merseyside Derby.
EPL commentators on NBC: Day 23
Saturday, February 11
7:30 a.m. – West Ham United vs. Chelsea. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. —Conor McNamara and Andy Townsend.
10 a.m.: Southampton vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. —Paul Gilmour and Dave Edwards.
10am: Crystal Palace vs. Brighton and Hove Albion. Premium Peacock — Gary Taphouse and Efan Ekoku.
10 am: Arsenal against Brentford. Peacock Premium: Tony Jones and Matt Upson.
10am Fulham vs Nottingham Forest. Peacock Premium: Pien Meulensteen and Tony Gale.
10 a.m.: Leicester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur. Peacock Premium: David Stowell and Paul Robinson.
12:30 p.m. – Bournemouth vs. Newcastle. NBC, Universo, Peacock Premium, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. —Peter Drury and Graeme LeSaux.
Sunday, February 12
9 a.m.: Leeds United vs. Manchester United. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. —Jim Proudfoot and Matt Holland.
11:30 a.m.: Manchester City vs. AstonVilla. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. —Joe Speight and Lee Dixon.
Monday, February 13
3:00 p.m. – Liverpool vs. Everton. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. —Peter Drury and Lee Dixon.
Wednesday, February 15
3:00 p.m. – Arsenal vs. Manchester City. Peacock Premium: Peter Drury, Lee Dixon and Graeme Le Saux.
