EPL Commentators on NBC: Sept. 11, 2020

NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2020-21 Premier League season kicks off in four days, this Saturday, September 12, at 7:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Universo, as newly promoted Fulham host Arsenal, who won their record-extending 14th FA Cup last month. Highlighting the season’s first day, Premier League champions Liverpool host Leeds United – back in the Premier League for the first time in 16 years – at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Telemundo.

Rebecca Lowe hosts Goal Zone, Premier League Mornings, and Premier League Live, joined by former Jamaica National Team player Robbie Earle, and former Premier League footballer Robbie Mustoe. Lowe hosts next Monday’s studio coverage, alongside Earle and former Premier League and U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Tim Howard, who joins the NBC Sports team after serving as a match commentator during the 2013-15 seasons while playing for Everton. For more information on Howard joining NBC Sports, click here.

Saturday’s coverage kicks off at 7 a.m. ET on NBCSN with Premier League Mornings, followed by matches on NBCSN and Universo – newly promoted Fulham v. reigning FA Cup winners – and London rivals – Arsenal at 7:30 a.m. ET and Crystal Palace v. Southampton at 10 a.m. ET. Peacock – NBCUniversal’s new streaming service – will stream the first of its 175 exclusive Premier League matches this season at 3 p.m. ET with West Ham v. Newcastle on Peacock Premium.

At 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Telemundo, Saturday’s match coverage concludes as Liverpool and 2019-20 Premier League Manager of the Season Jurgen Klopp return to the pitch this season after they won their first-ever Premier League title and first top-flight title in 30 years. In the season opener, Mohamed Salah and 2019-20 Young Player of the Season Trent Alexander-Arnold will look to lead Liverpool over Championship title winners Leeds United, who will play in the Premier League for the first time since the 2003-04 season. White will call the match, joined by former Premier League footballers Graeme Le Saux and Lee Dixon, live from Anfield.

Premier League Mornings begins this Sunday, September 13 at 7 a.m. ET on NBCSN, followed by West Bromwich Albion v. Leicester City at 9 a.m. ET on NBCSN and Telemundo. Newly promoted West Bromwich Albion will look to challenge 2019-20 Golden Boot winner Jamie Vardy and Leicester City, who narrowly missed out on a top-four spot last season, finishing in fifth place.

Coverage continues on Peacock Premium at 11:30 a.m. ET, as Harry Kane and Tottenham host Everton, followed by Goal Zone at 1:30 p.m. ET. White and Le Saux will call the match from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Opening weekend concludes next Monday, September 14, starting with Premier League Live at Noon ET on NBCSN. At 1 p.m. ET, NBCSN and Universo presents Sheffield United v. Wolverhampton Wanderers, while coverage switches to Peacock Premium at 3 p.m. ET with Premier League Live, followed by Brighton & Hove Albion hosting Chelsea at 3:15 pm. ET.

After their fourth-place Premier League finish and FA Cup Final appearance last season, the Blues enter the season led in part by U.S. Men’s National Team star and Hershey, Pennsylvania native Christian Pulisic, who starred during last season’s Project Restart with four goals, two assists and two penalties won in nine Premier League appearances. Pulisic, who’s currently recovering from a hamstring injury, will be joined in West London this season by several new signings, including Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech.

Monday’s coverage continues with Goal Zone at 5:15 p.m. ET on Peacock Premium.

Here’s the schedule of soccer commentators for this weekend’s Premier League matches (all times Eastern):

Saturday, September 12

2020/21 Premier League season begins

Fulham vs. Arsenal, 7:30am, NBCSN, Universo, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling Blue — Jim Proudfoot and Matt Holland

Crystal Palace vs. Southampton, 10am, NBCSN, Universo, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling Blue — Gary Taphouse and Tony Gale

Liverpool vs. Leeds United, 12:30pm, NBC, Telemundo, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling Blue — Arlo White, Graeme Le Saux and Lee Dixon

West Ham vs. Newcastle, 3pm, Peacock Premium — Joe Speight and Don Hutchinson

Sunday, September 13

West Brom vs. Leicester, 9am, NBCSN, Telemundo, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling Blue — Jim Proudfoot and Leon Osman

Spurs vs. Everton, 11:30am, Peacock Premium — Arlo White and Graeme Le Saux

Monday, September 14