The 2025-2026 Premier League: Mid-Week Action Kicks Off

As the football fervor spreads, the 2025-2026 Premier League returns tomorrow, promising a mid-week extravaganza for fans. The spotlight is set to shine on Anfield, where Liverpool will host Sunderland. Footy enthusiasts can catch all the exhilarating action from this clash, along with nine other matches, across NBCSN, Peacock, USA Network, and NBC.com.

How to Watch

Fans eager not to miss a single moment can tune in through various platforms. You can catch the Premier League on NBC and stream live on Peacock. Here’s a handy overview of the fixtures:

Matchweek 14 Fixtures

Tuesday, December 2

• 2:30 p.m. ET: AFC Bournemouth vs. Everton — Peacock
• 2:30 p.m. ET: Fulham vs. Manchester City — USA Network / NBC.com
• 3:15 p.m. ET: Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur — NBCSN / Peacock

Wednesday, December 3

• 2:30 p.m. ET: Arsenal vs. Brentford — USA Network / NBC.com
• 2:30 p.m. ET: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa — Peacock
• 2:30 p.m. ET: Burnley vs. Crystal Palace — Peacock
• 2:30 p.m. ET: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Nottingham Forest — Peacock
• 3:15 p.m. ET: Leeds United vs. Chelsea — Peacock
• 3:15 p.m. ET: Liverpool vs. Sunderland — NBCSN / Peacock

Thursday, December 4

• 3 p.m. ET: Manchester United vs. West Ham United — USA Network / NBC.com

Recap of Recent Matches

The latest round of matches brought a mix of excitement and drama. Liverpool celebrated as Alexander Isak found the net for the first time in the EPL, contributing to their impressive 2-0 win over West Ham. On the other hand, Sunderland showcased resilience with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Bournemouth.

In other matches, Chelsea managed to hold Arsenal to a hard-fought 1-1 draw despite playing most of the game with ten men. Fulham stunned Tottenham with a 2-1 victory while Newcastle dominated Everton with a commanding 4-1 performance. Both Manchester United and Manchester City secured vital wins, while Wolverhampton Wanderers continue to struggle in a challenging season.

Storylines for Matchweek 14

Heading into Matchweek 14, several intriguing storylines are unfolding. Everton and Bournemouth aim to bounce back from their recent losses, while Manchester City looks poised to maintain pressure on league leaders Arsenal. City’s star striker Erling Haaland is on the cusp of netting his 100th Premier League goal, and the team finds itself favored in their matchup against struggling Fulham.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle aims to keep the momentum going as they face Tottenham, who are dealing with a disappointing stretch, marked by ten home defeats this campaign. Historically, the Spurs have struggled at St. James’ Park, winning just once in their last seven encounters there.

Arsenal’s clash with Brentford kicks off the action on Wednesday. Brentford’s Igor Thiago has been in excellent form, but Arsenal, fresh off a draw with Chelsea, will be eager to secure three points against a team that has struggled defensively. Excitement also brews for Brighton’s evenly matched game against Aston Villa, while Burnley attempts to turn around a streak of losses against Crystal Palace.

The matchup between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest sees both teams in need of a turnaround, while Chelsea travels to Elland Road, where they hope to exploit Leeds’ recent vulnerabilities.

Liverpool vs. Sunderland: The Clash of Titans

The headliner of the mid-week matches is undoubtedly Liverpool versus Sunderland at 3:15 p.m. ET. With head coach Arne Slot enjoying a brief period of optimism after last week’s performance, a rough showing against Sunderland could send the Reds spiraling right back into the league’s competitive fray.

Manchester United vs. West Ham: A Thursday Showdown

Thursday offers an encore as Manchester United hosts West Ham at Old Trafford. Currently trailing Chelsea by just three points, Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils are finding their rhythm at a critical moment, while West Ham seeks to halt their recent decline.

For football fans, there’s plenty to savor this week. Be sure to check out NBC, NBCSN, Peacock, USA Network, and NBC.com throughout the season to enjoy the biggest clashes in the English Premier League!