This weekend’s slate of games just misses out on perhaps the most-anticipated match of the season, Arsenal hosting Manchester City. That is a midweek game on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Still, this weekend brings about some major clashes. Many of those come at the bottom of the table, as the relegation battle involves six teams, at least.
Look no farther than Southampton hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves has seven points in its last four games. Not a screaming record, but a strong one for a side that was 19th not long ago. Wolves now sits in 15th while the Saints of Southampton remain rooted at the bottom. Southampton is desperate for points, two behind Bournemouth and four from safety.
Another game to focus on is Leeds hosting Manchester United. The two played out a thrilling 2-2 draw, with the Whites getting a much needed point at Old Trafford. Having sacked Jesse Marsch, the club now hunts just its fifth win on the season against one of the more in form teams in the league.
Capping off the weekend’s action is the Merseyside Derby between Everton and Liverpool. While there is still 11 points of separation between the two, this is a pivotal game for both. Liverpool is massively behind the pace when it comes to looking for a Champions League spot. Everton, coming off a shock win over league leaders Arsenal, is still in the drop zone. A win on Monday would be massive for a number of reasons.
NBC coverage
Rebecca Lowe returns for her role behind the desk on Premier League Mornings, Premier League Live and Goal Zone on Saturday and Sunday. Joining her are Robbie Earle and new face Stephen Warnock. Warnock has previously been an analyst on games, but now makes his studio debut with NBC. Paul Burmeister then fills in on Monday for Lowe.
You can watch GOAL RUSH at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday on Peacock. during the five kickoffs in that window. The whiparound show focuses on one game, but brings in the highlights from the other games as they happen.
In terms of 4K Premier League games this weekend, those are West Ham against Chelsea, Leeds’s game against Manchester United and the Merseyside Derby.
EPL commentators on NBC: Matchday 23
Saturday, Feb. 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.
10 a.m. — Crystal Palace vs. Brighton and Hove Albion. Peacock Premium — Gary Taphouse and Efan Ekoku.
10 a.m. — Arsenal vs. Brentford. Peacock Premium — Tony Jones and Matt Upson.
10 a.m. — 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 Le Saux.
Sunday, Feb. 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. Aston Villa. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Joe Speight and Lee Dixon.
Monday, Feb. 13
3 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, Feb. 15
3 p.m. — Arsenal vs. Manchester City. Peacock Premium — Peter Drury, Lee Dixon and Graeme Le Saux.
