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Timestamp: 2019-04-21 10:19:22+00:00

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STAMFORD, Conn. – December 27, 2018 – NBC Sports Group continues a Premier League packed holiday season with extensive match coverage this weekend, highlighted by first-place Liverpool v. fifth-place Arsenal on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Universo. Arlo White calls the match, joined by Graeme Le Saux and Lee Dixon.
This weekend’s live TV coverage begins at 9 a.m. ET with Premier League Mornings, followed by second-place Tottenham Hotspur v. Wolverhampton Wanderers at 10 a.m. ET on NBCSN. Tottenham come off a decisive 5-0 win over Bournemouth, while Wolves look for three points after a 1-1 draw with Fulham yesterday.
Also at 10 a.m. ET, NBC Sports Gold presents four exclusive matches: Brighton & Hove Albion v. Everton, Fulham v. Huddersfield Town, Leicester City v. Cardiff City, and Watford v. Newcastle.
Following Saturday’s match coverage, NBC presents a new episode of THE MEN IN BLAZERS SHOW hosted by popular soccer personalities Michael Davies and Roger Bennett on at 3:30 p.m. ET. Late-night television host John Oliver will appear as a guest on Saturday’s episode.
Sunday features a triple-header on NBCSN. At 7 a.m. ET, Crystal Palace host fourth-place Chelsea. Chelsea come off a 2-1 win over Watford yesterday, while Crystal Palace look for another upset after defeating Manchester City last week.
At 9:15 a.m. ET, Southampton host third-place Manchester City. Manchester City look for redemption after a crushing 2-1 loss to Leicester City yesterday, knocking them down to third-place in the table. Also at 9:15 a.m. ET, NBC Sports Gold presents Burnley v. West Ham.
Match coverage on Sunday concludes with Manchester United v. Bournemouth at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Telemundo. Manchester United look for their third straight win under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, while Bournemouth aim to rebound after a 5-0 loss at Tottenham.
Rebecca Lowe hosts Premier League Mornings, Premier League Live, and Goal Zone, joined by former U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Kyle Martino, and former Jamaica National Team player Robbie Earle.
Rebecca Lowe also joins The Mike Tirico Podcast this week to discuss her experience as a sportscaster, Premier League fandom in the U.K. and the U.S., and her thoughts on the relegation system. The Mike Tirico Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and podcasting apps. Click here for this week’s episode.
30:30 – Lowe examines the similarities and differences between the Premier League and the NFL.
32:00 – Lowe explains the religious nature of soccer in the U.K.
36:00 – Tirico and Lowe discuss the possibility of relegation and promotion for Major League Soccer in the U.S.

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