NBC & Telemundo to Air Manchester City/Liverpool Match This Weekend
By: Tyler Peterson Nov. 17, 2015
Live Premier League action returns this weekend following a week of international play highlighted by a blockbuster match between first-place Manchester City and Liverpool this Saturday, Nov. 21, at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and TELEMUNDO. League-leading Manchester City are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches, while Liverpool and new manager Jurgen Klopp look to rebound following a 2-1 home loss to Crystal Palace, the club's first loss in their last seven Premier League matches.
NBC Sports Group's lead Premier League play-by-play commentator Arlo Whitecalls the match, joined by analysts Lee Dixon and Graeme Le Saux at the Etihad Stadium. The trio will also provide pre-game commentary from a pitch-side studio.
NBC Sports Group's Premier League coverage begins Saturday at 7 a.m. ET with PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE on NBCSN followed by Watford v. fourth-place Manchester United at 7:45 a.m. ET on NBCSN and NBC UNIVERSO. The Red Devils come off a 2-0 win against West Bromwich Albion, featuring a goal from their leading scorer Juan Mata (four BPL goals).
At 10 a.m. ET this Saturday, Chelsea host Norwich City on NBCSN and NBC UNIVERSO, and West Bromwich Albion host second-place Arsenal and their leading scorers Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud (tied with six BPL goals each) on USA Network.
Coverage on Sunday, Nov. 22, begins at 10 a.m. ET with Premier League Live, followed by fifth-place Tottenham v. sixth-place West Ham United. Led by forward Harry Kane (six BPL goals), Tottenham are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League matches, the longest active unbeaten streak in the league.
As previously announced, Sunday at 2 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Group presents a special PREMIER LEAGUE DOWNLOAD featuring Rebecca Lowe's interview with Sir Alex Ferguson. During the hour-long show, Sir Alex shares insights about the principles and leadership philosophy that helped guide him throughout more than 26 years at Manchester United, where he won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles and two UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE titles. Click here for more information.
This week's live match coverage wraps up on Monday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. ET with PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE followed by Crystal Palace v. Sunderland on NBCSN at 3 p.m. ET. Rebecca Lowe hosts PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE alongside former Jamaican National Team Player Robbie Earle and former Major League Soccer and U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Kyle Martino.
Saturdays throughout the Premier League season, The 2 Robbies "Football" Show, hosted by Earle and former Premier League footballer Robbie Mustoe, airs at 5 p.m. ET on the terrestrial NBC Sports Radio Network as well as on NBCSportsRadio.com and the NBC Sports Radio mobile app. For more information, and to download the app, visit NBCSportsRadio.com.
THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW hosted by Michael Davies and Roger Bennett airs Mondays at 11 p.m. ET throughout the Premier League season. Actor and former NFL player Terry Crews will be this Monday's guest.
Through December 6, NBC Sports Group is asking fans to "show their pub some love" by submitting nominations for NBC Sports Group's CONTEST to find best Premier League bar in America. Visit NBCSports.com/BestPLBarContest for more information.
All Premier League games will be streamed on NBC Sports Live Extra, NBC Sports Group's live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs.
Below is the schedule for NBCUniversal's soccer coverage this week (all times ET):
| Date | Time | Match | Network |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 6 a.m. | Barclays Premier League Preview | NBCSN |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 7 a.m. | Premier League Live | NBCSN |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 7:45 a.m. | Watford v. Manchester United | NBCSN, NBC UNIVERSO |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 10 a.m. | Chelsea v. Norwich City | NBCSN, NBC UNIVERSO |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 10 a.m. | West Bromwich Albion v. Arsenal | USA |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 10 a.m. | Everton v. Aston Villa | Extra Time |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 10 a.m. | Newcastle v. Leicester City | Extra Time |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 10 a.m. | Southampton v. Stoke City | Extra Time |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 10 a.m. | Swansea City v. Bournemouth | Extra Time |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | 12:30 p.m. | Manchester City v. Liverpool | NBC, TELEMUNDO |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | Midnight | Match of the Day | NBCSN |
| Sun., Nov. 22 | 6 a.m. | Match of the Week | NBCSN |
| Sun., Nov. 22 | 10 a.m. | Premier League Live | NBCSN |
| Sun., Nov. 22 | 11 a.m. | Tottenham v. West Ham | NBCSN |
| Sun., Nov. 22 | 1 p.m. | Goal Zone | NBCSN |
| Sun., Nov. 22 | 2 p.m. | Premier League Download: Sir Alex Ferguson | NBCSN |
| Mon., Nov. 23 | 12:30 a.m. | Match of the Day II | NBCSN |
| Mon., Nov. 23 | 1:30 a.m. | Match of the Week | NBCSN |
| Mon., Nov. 23 | 2 p.m. | Premier League Live | NBCSN |
| Mon., Nov. 23 | 3 p.m. | Crystal Palace v. Sunderland | NBCSN |
| Mon., Nov. 23 | 5 p.m. | Goal Zone | NBCSN |
| Mon., Nov. 23 | 10:30 p.m. | Barclays Premier League World | NBCSN |
| Mon., Nov. 23 | 11 p.m. | THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW | NBCSN |
| Mon., Nov. 23 | 11:30 p.m. | Premier League Encore | NBCSN |
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