
<p>It was revealed last week that Martin Tyler would <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/martin-tyler-leaves-sky-sports-after-33-year-run-20230617-WST-438278.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">not be returning</a> to <em>Sky Sports</em> ahead of the 2023/24 <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/">Premier League</a> season. The legendary commentator departed the network after 33 years with the company. </p>



<p><em>Sky Sports</em> then quickly followed up this news to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/peter-drury-replaces-martin-tyler-at-sky-sports-in-england-20230618-WST-438350.html">announce</a> that Peter Drury would be replacing Tyler. The move led to fears Stateside that Drury would depart <em>NBC Sports</em> to take the prestigious job with <em>Sky</em>.</p>



<p>Drury has been NBC’s lead Premier League commentator since taking over for Arlo White in 2022. The veteran play-by-play announcer is widely adored here in the States and would be a major loss. However, <em>NBC Sports</em> has revealed that Drury will remain with the American broadcaster.</p>



<h2>NBC Sports spokesperson confirms Peter Drury will remain at network</h2>



<p>“We congratulate Peter Drury and our partners at <em>Sky Sports</em>, as Peter becomes the lead voice of the Premier League in the U.K. We’re fortunate that Peter will continue to serve as our commentator on Saturday matches on <em>NBC</em> and Peacock as well as select additional matches throughout the season,” proclaimed an <em>NBC</em> spokesperson. </p>



<p>“We’ll announce our full commentating plan as we get closer to the season.”</p>



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<p><em>NBC Sports</em> and <em>Sky Sports</em> are both currently operating under the same umbrella. Comcast owns both networks, which makes it possible for Drury to work for the two non-competing companies. The American conglomerate officially <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/22/sky-comcast-fox-36-billion-takeover-auction.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">acquired </a><em>Sky Sports</em> in January of 2019.</p>



<h2>Drury seen as perfect fit to replace legendary Martin Tyler</h2>



<p>Replacing Martin Tyler is not an easy task. The legendary commentator’s voice has become synonymous with the Premier League. Drury is the best candidate for the job. The 55-year-old commentator is a fan-favorite behind the microphone and will fit perfectly at <em>Sky Sports</em>.</p>



<p>“I’m massively excited to be joining Sky’s outstanding roster of commentators,” Drury <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/peter-drury-replaces-martin-tyler-at-sky-sports-in-england-20230618-WST-438350.html">stated</a> after accepting the new job.</p>



<p>“To be working on the best games week in week out with a broadcaster that has told the Premier League story since the very beginning feels like the opportunity of my career and I can’t wait to get started.”</p>



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<p>Premier League fans Stateside can breathe easy knowing that Drury is not departing the <em>NBC Sports</em> telecast. The upcoming 2023/24 English top flight season will start on Friday, August 11th.</p>



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Peter Drury will remain with NBC Sports despite accepting a job covering the Premier League on Sky Sports.

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