NBC Sports retained broadcasting rights for the Premier League and it will offer a number of different options to fans wanting to keep up with the actions. Three games complete the schedule on Sunday, with Manchester United hosting Chelsea at Old Trafford to round off the first week of action. Six games are scheduled for Saturday, when defending champions Manchester City travel to London to face West Ham United in the day's early kick-off. The 28 th season of the Premier League gets underway on Friday, August 9, when Liverpool host Norwich City at Anfield. Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty When does the Premier League start? Vincent Kompany of Manchester City lifts the Premier League trophy after Manchester City retained the title after beating Brighton 4-1 at the American Express Community Stadium on May 12 in Brighton, United Kingdom. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the upcoming season. The Belgian was a pivotal figure in City's transformation from also-ran into a Premier League force and his influence will be missed both in the locker room and on the field.Īside from City and Liverpool, Tottenham has signed Tanguy Ndombele for a club-record fee, but Mauricio Pochettino has been left frustrated by a lack of further signings.Įlsewhere, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have all bolstered their squads but don't look to have done enough to close the gap with the top two. The defending champions have signed Rodri from Atletico Madrid for a club record fee, further bolstering an already talented midfield, but the loss of Vincent Kompany is expected to be sorely felt. Pep Guardiola's team will launch its bid to become the first team to win the Premier League title in three consecutive seasons on Saturday, when it faces West Ham United in London. Last season, the Reds came agonizingly close to ending a 29-year-wait for a top-flight title but eventually surrendered to Manchester City.ĭespite amassing 97 points-the highest total in English top-flight history for a second-placed team-Jurgen Klopp's men were pipped to the post by City, who successfully defended its title. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Leicester vs Norwich.Liverpool's quest for a first Premier League title begins on Friday afternoon when the reigning European champions host Norwich City. As bad as things have been for the Canaries in recent weeks, they are still just three points from safety at the midway point of the season. Dean Smith’s men have been hit hard by COVID-19 issues and he is hoping they can get to January and then try and add some new additions to give themselves a chance of staying up. Norwich are in a whole different situation as they have lost each of their last five games and have conceded 14 goals without scoring in the process. However, Rodgers’ side have to hit some consistency as the likes of James Maddison, Youri Tielemans and Kasper Schmeichel will be key, especially as Jamie Vardy has picked up an injury which will keep him out for most of January. Ultimately, their aim is to continue to finish in the top six of the Premier League and they can do that if injuries ease in the second half of the season. Despite all of their injury issues, the Foxes are back in the top 10 and are 10 points off the top four but have a game in-hand. Leicester have been hit hard by defensive injuries and illness in recent weeks but Brendan Rodgers’ side pulled off a shock win against Liverpool last time out to reignite their season.
Where possible, the League will endeavour to keep supporters updated if games become at risk on a matchday.” “The League aims to provide as much clarity as possible, but unfortunately postponements sometimes have to be made at short notice, as safety is our priority. The League is aware that the recent decisions to postpone matches will disappoint supporters, and understands their frustrations at a special time of year when fans look forward to attending and watching football games. We apologise for the inconvenience and disruption caused to supporters’ festive plans. “The decision by the Board was able to be made in advance of the fixture to give clarity to the affected clubs and their fans.
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