Unfortunately, there are only seven games in the Premier League this weekend. With the FA Cup quarterfinals taking place, there are four teams partaking in the last eight from the Premier League. Those are the two Manchester clubs, Brighton and Fulham.
On the bright side, Manchester United was meant to play Brighton. So, there are only three games that are postponed. That does, however, take Liverpool and West Ham off the schedule, as the two had Fulham and City on the schedule, respectively.
That being said, the bottom half of the table has major intrigue this week. The teams placed 12th to 20th only have five points of separation. Somehow, though, there is only one game between teams in that pack. Leeds travels to Molineux to play Wolves. The Whites are in the relegation zone after two games without a win. Wolves, which has turned up the form under Julen Lopetegui, still remains in 13th, four points above Leeds.
The other game to keep an eye on is between Chelsea and Everton. Both clubs seem to be playing better as the new managers find some footing. Can Chelsea get some hope for a European spot, or does Everton continue its bid for survival?
Finally, the last game on the weekend is a London clash between league-leaders Arsenal and Crystal Palace. These two teams faced off in the season opener, which started this magical season for Arsenal.
Coverage on NBC
Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe are working as analysts this weekend. The buffer coverage for Friday’s game is hosted by Ahmed Fareed. Then, on Saturday and Sunday, Rebecca Lowe hosts.
Watch GOAL RUSH for whiparound coverage of all the Saturday morning kickoffs at 11. Goal Rush is available exclusively through Peacock, and focuses on one game, but brings in goals, saves and other highlights from across the grounds.
There is also some Premier League action in 4K this weekend. Watch Friday’s Nottingham Forest contest with Newcastle and the Chelsea-Everton battle in 4K.
Premier League commentators on NBC: Matchday 28
Friday, March 17
4 p.m. — Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle. USA Network, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. — Tom Gayle and Jim Beglin.
Saturday, March 18
11 a.m. — Southampton vs. Tottenham. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Gary Taphouse and Efan Ekoku.
11 a.m. — Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth. Peacock Premium — Pien Meulensteen and Lee Hendrie.
11 a.m. — Brentford vs. Leicester City. Peacock Premium — Phil Blacker and Garry Birtles.
11 a.m. — Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Leeds United. Peacock Premium — Tony Jones and David Phillips.
1:30 p.m. — Chelsea vs. Everton. USA Network, Universo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — IN 4K. — Peter Drury and Graeme Le Saux.
Sunday, March 19
10 a.m. — Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace. USA Network, Telemundo, fubo TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV. — Peter Drury and Stephen Warnock.
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