NBC Sports Group Presents Full Slate of Premier League Action
In a busy day of Premier League coverage, NBC Sports Group presents a special weekday slate of matches on Monday, December 28, featuring Manchester United and Chelsea facing off in a highly anticipated match. The day's events kick off with a behind-the-scenes look at Wayne Rooney's life in the new Premier League Download: Rooney - The Man Behind The Goals, airing at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Rooney shares unprecedented access to his home and family, and reminisces about his rise to the top, and how those closest to him influenced his career.
Key Takeaways:
- The Premier League season is in full swing, with matches airing every weekday on NBCSN, NBC UNIVERSO, and live streamed on NBC Sports Live Extra.
- Wayne Rooney stars in a new Premier League Download, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at his life, family, and career.
- Rooney's friends and former managers, including Sven Goran Eriksson, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Steven Gerrard, offer insights into his rise to the top.
- Manchester United and Chelsea face off in a high-stakes match at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and NBC UNIVERSO, with the pressure mounting for Manchester United and manager Louis van Gaal.
- NBC Sports Group's lead Premier League announcer Arlo White calls the match, joined by Graeme Le Saux and Lee Dixon at Old Trafford.
- The 2 Robbies "Football" Show, hosted by Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe, airs weekly on NBC Sports Radio Network, offering expert analysis and commentary on the latest Premier League matches.
- All Premier League matches are streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra, NBC Sports Group's live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs.
Statistics:
- 5 matches airing Saturday, January 2: West Ham v. Liverpool (7:45 a.m. ET), Arsenal v. Newcastle (TBD), Leicester City v. Bournemouth (TBD), Manchester United v. Swansea City (TBD), and Sunderland v. Aston Villa (TBD)
- 2 matches airing Sunday, January 3: Crystal Palace v. Chelsea (8:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN) and Everton v. Tottenham (11 a.m. ET on NBCSN)
- 83 total Premier League matches broadcast by NBCSN from August to May
- 71 consecutive matches featuring NBC Sports Group's flagship Premier League announce team of Arlo White and Robbie Earle
Sources:
- "Full Slate of BPL Action Today: Premier League Breakaway at 10 a.m. ET on NBCSN, Manchester United v. Chelsea at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN, NBC UNIVERSO." PRNewsChannel.com, December 28, 2015.