NBC Sports’ coverage of the Premier League returns with the first matches of 2021 on Friday.

The action begins at Goodison Park in Liverpool with Everton hosting West Ham United, where the Toffees will climb into second place if they defeat the Hammers. Following that match is high-flying Manchester United who will go joint top if they can win against Aston Villa. In other games this weekend, highlights include Tottenham’s return to action after their midweek postponement against Fulham. The Lilywhites host free-scoring Leeds United. Then on Sunday, Chelsea-Manchester City promises to be an intriguing match.

Monday wraps up NBC’s Premier League “Festive Fixtures.” After Monday’s match, the Premier League takes a break until mid-January due to the FA Cup Third Round matches.

 

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

 

Friday, January 1

Everton vs. West Ham United, 12:30pm, NBCSN, fuboTV, Sling Blue and Hulu + Live TV — Jonathan Beck and Andy Townsend

Manchester United vs. Aston Villa, 3pm, NBCSN, fuboTV, Sling Blue and Hulu + Live TV — Joe Speight and Jim Beglin

 

Saturday, January 2

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Leeds United, 7:30am, NBCSN, fuboTV, Sling Blue and Hulu + Live TV — Peter Drury and Matt Holland

Crystal Palace vs. Sheffield United, 10am, NBCSN, fuboTV, Sling Blue and Hulu + Live TV — Jim Proudfoot and Don Hutchinson

Brighton vs. Wolves, 12:30pm, NBC, fuboTV, Sling Blue and Hulu + Live TV — Arlo White and Lee Dixon

West Bromwich Albion vs. Arsenal, 3pm, Peacock Premium — Steve Wilson and Jim Beglin

 

Sunday, January 3

Burnley vs. Fulham, 7am, NBCSN, fuboTV, Sling Blue and Hulu + Live TV — Conor McNamara and Leon Osman MATCH POSTPONED

Newcastle United vs. Leicester City, 9:15am, NBCSN, Telemundo, fuboTV, Sling Blue and Hulu + Live TV — Seb Hutchinson and David Prutton

Chelsea vs. Manchester City, 11:30am, NBCSN, fuboTV, Sling Blue and Hulu + Live TV — Arlo White and Lee Dixon

 

Monday, January 4

Southampton vs. Liverpool, 3pm, NBCSN, Universo, fuboTV, Sling Blue and Hulu + Live TV — Jim Proudfoot and Matt Holland