With NBC Sports lead Premier League commentator Arlo White on assignment in Brazil announcing Olympic soccer games for the next two weeks, Jon Champion will step in for the role as lead commentator for NBC’s main games this weekend.
Champion, one of the best commentators in the business, will announce the Manchester City vs. Sunderland game on Saturday from 12:30pm ET on CNBC alongside co-commentator Lee Dixon.
Then on Sunday, Champion will be the lead commentator for the Arsenal against Liverpool game on NBCSN at 11am ET with Graeme Le Saux as co-commentator.
For gameweek two of the Premier League, Champion will return to announce two of the games, while Peter Drury will be stepping in to cover the third main game.
White is scheduled to return to normal Premier League commentary duties for NBC Sports in gameweek three during the weekend of August 26-29.
SEE MORE: Schedule of Premier League games on US TV and streaming
For the responsibilities of host of NBC’s Premier League coverage, Steve Bower is subbing in for Rebecca Lowe, who is also in Brazil for Olympics coverage.
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