Weekend Kickoff in Premier League: Key Discussions and Notable Players to Keep an Eye On
Premier League Kicks Off with Exciting Matchups
The 2025/26 Premier League season is upon us, and fans in the United States can look forward to a thrilling opening weekend. Here's a breakdown of the matches and their broadcast details.
Friday, August 15, 2025 - Liverpool vs. AFC Bournemouth will be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League at 8pm (BST) and USA Network (English) at 3pm ET. No streaming will be available for this match.
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United will be aired on USA Network (English) and Universo (Spanish) at 7:30am ET, with streaming available on Peacock. - Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Fulham will be shown on USA Network (English) at 10am ET, with no streaming available. - Sunderland vs. West Ham United will be broadcast on Peacock (English) at 10am ET, with streaming available on the platform. - Tottenham Hotspur vs. Burnley will also be on Peacock (English) at 10am ET, with streaming available. - The highly anticipated match between Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City will be broadcast on NBC (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) at 12:30pm ET, with streaming available on Peacock.
Sunday, August 17, 2025 - Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace and Manchester United vs. Arsenal will be broadcast at approximate times from UK 14:00 and 16:30 kickoffs, respectively. TV and streaming details for these matches are yet to be fully detailed but can be expected on NBC Sports platforms.
In addition to these matches, studio coverage will be provided on USA Network for previews and post-match content, with Premier League Live shows airing from key stadiums on all three days.
Meanwhile, several teams are gearing up for the new season with key signings and tactical changes. Brentford, who are in danger of being relegated this season, are missing key players Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard. Daniel Farke, on the other hand, has a chance to prove himself in the Premier League with Leeds United.
Wolves and Manchester City are set to clash, with the latter aiming to show they are title contenders. Liverpool vs Bournemouth will also be a match to watch, with an offer for a £10 free bet for every Liverpool shot on target.
Chelsea are aiming to make a statement against FA Cup holders Crystal Palace, while Callum Hudson-Odoi will become Nottingham Forest's chief creator from wide, as Anthony Elanga is no longer with the team. El Hadji Malick Diouf has caught the eye with his excellent crossing ability in pre-season, and Rayan Ait-Nouri is a player to watch for Manchester City, having managed seven Premier League assists last season.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle has an enhanced odds offer of 40/1 for a goal to be scored, and there is a 50/1 offer for a goal to be scored in the Wolves vs Man City match. Marc Cucurella is a player to watch for Chelsea, having shown potential as a winger in pre-season.
Jack Grealish could rediscover his best form under David Moyes with Leeds United, and Ruben Amorim has opted for a gung-ho tactic for Manchester United's match against Arsenal, starting five natural attackers. Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea and Leeds vs Everton will also be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League at 2pm and 8pm on Sunday and Monday, respectively.
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