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 […]

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.

This is the final matchday before the entire league takes a monthlong hiatus for the World Cup. On one hand, clubs welcome this. Those that are not sending players to the World Cup have six weeks to get healthy and train. Also, it is a chance for clubs on poor runs of form to try […]

This is the final matchday before the entire league takes a monthlong hiatus for the World Cup. On one hand, clubs welcome this. Those that are not sending players to the World Cup have six weeks to get healthy and train. Also, it is a chance for clubs on poor runs of form to try and answer some questions over their struggles.

For other clubs, the World Cup poses challenges. There is the ever-present risk of injury. That risk seems more prevalent now more than ever with the load of games in the first half of this campaign. Also, just like some clubs get a break to recuperate, the World Cup cancels some clubs on a high. Brighton, Newcastle, Manchester City and Arsenal are all on stellar form over the last couple weeks. Now, there is a six-week break in between games.

Matchday 16 starts at 7:30 a.m. ET as Manchester City host Brentford. City sits in second behind Arsenal, but the Citizens’ three straight wins in league play are not necessarily comfortable. One-goal wins over both Fulham and Leicester set the stage for this clash with Brentford.

The highlight game of the week is the midpoint on Saturday. Newcastle, a club on blistering form, is unbeaten in its last nine games in league play. The Magpies’ lone loss this season was that stoppage time heartbreak at Anfield when Fábio Carvalho scored in the 98th minute. On the other hand, Chelsea is on the struggle bus right now. Winless in its last four Premier League fixtures and knocked out of the Carabao Cup, Graham Potter wants to send his club out to the World Cup on the right note. St. James Park presents a challenge for that hope.

NBC Coverage this weekend

Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle and Tim Howard are the names behind the desk for NBC’s studio coverage of the Premier League this weekend. The trio has Premier League Mornings starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday. Premier League Live is between each game, while Goal Zone wraps up all the action.

GOAL RUSH is extra busy this weekend. The whip-around show covers all the notable moments during the 10 a.m. kickoffs on Saturday. During that time, there are five games. Consequently, there should be goals galore.

Also, be sure to check out the Premier League in 4K. This weekend, the pair of games in higher resolution are the aforementioned Newcastle-Chelsea contest. Then, on Sunday, the weekend finale of Manchester United’s trip to Fulham is also in 4K. Make sure you have the proper tools to watch the Premier League in 4K.

EPL Commentators on NBC: Nov. 12-13

Saturday, Nov. 12

7:30 a.m. — Manchester City vs. Brentford. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Jim Proudfoot and Jim Beglin.

10 a.m. — Liverpool vs. Southampton. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — David Stowell and Michael Bridges.

10 a.m. — Bournemouth vs. Everton. Peacock Premium — Gary Taphouse and Glenn Murray.

10 a.m. — Tottenham vs. Leeds United. Peacock Premium — Pien Meulensteen and Efan Ekoku.

10 a.m. — West Ham vs. Leicester City. Peacock Premium — Tony Jones and Tony Gale.

10 a.m. — Nottingham Forest vs. Crystal Palace. Peacock Premium — Steve Banyard and Garry Birtles.

12:30 p.m. — Newcastle vs. Chelsea. NBC, Universo, Peacock Premium, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. — Peter Drury and Graeme Le Saux.

2:45 p.m. — Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Arsenal. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Jon Champion and Andy Townsend.

Sunday, Nov. 13

9 a.m. — Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Joe Speight and Matt Holland.

11:30 a.m. — Fulham vs. Manchester United. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. — Peter Drury and Lee Dixon.