Premier League Sunday Preview: Chelsea host Liverpool, Newcastle and Arsenal clash
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If 26 Premier League games over the past seven days hasn’t been
enough for you, don’t worry…. there’s four more coming your way on
Sunday.
After Saturday’s jam-packed slate of games delivered plenty of goals, controversy and drama on and off the field, let’s take a peek at what Sunday has in store for us.
And remember, you can watch NBC Sports Network for our feature games and watch every single second of every single game live this season online via NBC Sports Live Extra and the NBC Sports Live Extra App. Via your TV you can watch the games live on Premier League Extra Time.
Let’s get to the action on Sunday, as four massive games are lined up.
Newcastle United vs. Arsenal, 8:30am ET, live on NBCSN
The Magpies are flying this season, as the French-heavy squad is finally fit and firing on all cylinders. Alan Pardew‘s side have already beaten Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United this season and fancy another scalp when Arsene Wenger‘s Arsenal roll into town. However the Gunners are a bit of ‘bogey team’ for Newcastle, who have won just once in their last 11 attempts versus the North London side. Arsenal will welcome Jack Wilshere back into the squad after his suspension but Aaron Ramsey is still missing through injury, while Newcastle have no new injury worries. Arsenal were knocked off the top spot by Manchester City on Saturday, only a win at St. James’ Park will send them back to the summit. They’ll have to be at their very best to get that, against a in-form Newcastle side who have won seven of their last nine.
Everton vs. Southampton, 8:30am ET, live on Premier League Extra Time
The Toffees came unstuck against Sunderland last-time out, as USMNT ‘keeper Tim Howard took down Sunderland’s Ki, Howard was then red carded and the South Korean midfielder dispatched the game-winner from the penalty spot. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom for Roberto Martinez‘ men who with 10-men for most of the game dominated proceedings and were unlucky to lose at home for the first time in 2013. As for Southampton, they grabbed their first win in seven games last time out as the Saints battered Cardiff 3-0 with Jay Rodriguez, Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert running riot. Ninth placed Southampton have only won once in 14 attempts in the PL at Goodison Park, can fifth placed Everton give them another hiding? This should be a great game between two sides who love to stroke the ball around and with the Toffees missing Howard and Gareth Barry though suspension and the Saints seeing players recalled to fitness… who knows what will happen.
Chelsea vs. Liverpool, 11am ET, live on NBCSN
This game will be massive, as Liverpool won’t want to lose two on the
spin and Chelsea want to send out a message to the rest of the league
that this title is theirs for the taking. In the build-up Jose Mourinho
said in jest that he hoped Luis Suarez
“got an injury, not a serious one, just something minor” as he asked
about how good Liverpool’s top striker is. On top of his game, he’s
unstoppable and Chelsea must quell the danger of Suarez if they want to
win on Sunday. Of course the Blues have been in good form themselves and
a win could see them go second and extend their lead over Liverpool to
four points. But the Reds showed against Man City on Boxing Day that
they can compete and trouble the best teams in the land, so Brendan Rodgers
will fancy his chances against the club where he learned his coaching
trade. Plus Chelsea have only won twice in their last 13 PL games
against the Anfield club. Liverpool’s injury worries could harm them, as
Mourinho’s men look to put down a marker heading into the new year. Do
yourself a favor… don’t miss this match.
Tottenham vs. Stoke City, 11am ET, live on Extra Time
Tim Sherwood’s unveiling as Spurs’ new manager on a permanent basis didn’t exactly go according to plan on Boxing Day, as West Bromwich Albion came to White Hart Lane and grabbed a point. Spurs and Sherwood will be looking to dispatch Stoke City on Sunday, as the Potters head to London fresh off the back of that 5-1 thumped by Newcastle last time out. Albeit Stoke were reduced to nine-men in the first half after a crazy few minutes, but Mark Hughes’ men won’t be relishing a trip to North London so soon after being battered, bruised and bewildered. That said, this will be a rough and tumble affair as Spurs’ new physical and more direct approach is sure to clash with Stoke’s robust defensive unit. It might not be one for the purists but Spurs need a win to stay in touch with the top four, as a defeat could see them slip five or six points off top spot. It could be a rough afternoon for Stoke, as Tottenham aim to improve their already incredible record against the Potters (won 28, drawn 8, lost 2 of last 38 encounters) when this bruising encounter takes place to round of 2013.
After Saturday’s jam-packed slate of games delivered plenty of goals, controversy and drama on and off the field, let’s take a peek at what Sunday has in store for us.
And remember, you can watch NBC Sports Network for our feature games and watch every single second of every single game live this season online via NBC Sports Live Extra and the NBC Sports Live Extra App. Via your TV you can watch the games live on Premier League Extra Time.
Let’s get to the action on Sunday, as four massive games are lined up.
Newcastle United vs. Arsenal, 8:30am ET, live on NBCSN
The Magpies are flying this season, as the French-heavy squad is finally fit and firing on all cylinders. Alan Pardew‘s side have already beaten Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United this season and fancy another scalp when Arsene Wenger‘s Arsenal roll into town. However the Gunners are a bit of ‘bogey team’ for Newcastle, who have won just once in their last 11 attempts versus the North London side. Arsenal will welcome Jack Wilshere back into the squad after his suspension but Aaron Ramsey is still missing through injury, while Newcastle have no new injury worries. Arsenal were knocked off the top spot by Manchester City on Saturday, only a win at St. James’ Park will send them back to the summit. They’ll have to be at their very best to get that, against a in-form Newcastle side who have won seven of their last nine.
The Gunners are looking for more success against the Magpies to move back to the PL summit.
The Toffees came unstuck against Sunderland last-time out, as USMNT ‘keeper Tim Howard took down Sunderland’s Ki, Howard was then red carded and the South Korean midfielder dispatched the game-winner from the penalty spot. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom for Roberto Martinez‘ men who with 10-men for most of the game dominated proceedings and were unlucky to lose at home for the first time in 2013. As for Southampton, they grabbed their first win in seven games last time out as the Saints battered Cardiff 3-0 with Jay Rodriguez, Adam Lallana and Rickie Lambert running riot. Ninth placed Southampton have only won once in 14 attempts in the PL at Goodison Park, can fifth placed Everton give them another hiding? This should be a great game between two sides who love to stroke the ball around and with the Toffees missing Howard and Gareth Barry though suspension and the Saints seeing players recalled to fitness… who knows what will happen.
Chelsea vs. Liverpool, 11am ET, live on NBCSN
Can Mourinho’s Chelsea send a message out to the rest of the league?
Tottenham vs. Stoke City, 11am ET, live on Extra Time
Tim Sherwood’s unveiling as Spurs’ new manager on a permanent basis didn’t exactly go according to plan on Boxing Day, as West Bromwich Albion came to White Hart Lane and grabbed a point. Spurs and Sherwood will be looking to dispatch Stoke City on Sunday, as the Potters head to London fresh off the back of that 5-1 thumped by Newcastle last time out. Albeit Stoke were reduced to nine-men in the first half after a crazy few minutes, but Mark Hughes’ men won’t be relishing a trip to North London so soon after being battered, bruised and bewildered. That said, this will be a rough and tumble affair as Spurs’ new physical and more direct approach is sure to clash with Stoke’s robust defensive unit. It might not be one for the purists but Spurs need a win to stay in touch with the top four, as a defeat could see them slip five or six points off top spot. It could be a rough afternoon for Stoke, as Tottenham aim to improve their already incredible record against the Potters (won 28, drawn 8, lost 2 of last 38 encounters) when this bruising encounter takes place to round of 2013.
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