When watching soccer on TV, have you ever sat there and wondered what the man behind the microphone really thinks?
Maybe this will go someway to helping with that.
In the latest edition of “View from the Booth” we chat with NBC Sports’ lead soccer announcer Arlo White about the Merseyside derby between old foes Everton and Liverpool, the clash at the top of the table (who thought we’d call it that) Arsenal vs. Southampton and chip in on worrying issues for a trip of London clubs Chelsea, West Ham and Spurs.
You can hear Arlo calling live games this weekend on NBC Sports Network and NBC, and watch every single game available live online via NBC Sports Live Extra,
So, let’s get to it.
Can you try and explain why Man City are so good at home but terrible away from the Etihad? Also, what do Spurs need to improve on to get a big win against City?
The contrast in City’s form, both home and away, is remarkable and slightly worrying for Manuel Pellegrini and the City fans. At home they are irresistible, they are energetic and they have a big field at the Etihad Stadium where they’ve enjoyed some massive wins. I was there to see them dismantle Manchester United in ruthless fashion and it was likewise against Norwich City in a 7-0 win, after a poor start against Everton they romped back and took care of business. Away from home they roll over like a puppy having their tummy tickled. Four points out of 18 on the road, compared with 15 out of 15 at home. It’s a situation that has to be addressed by City because they don’t want uncertainty to creep into their home form because they know how massively important it is to win at home when they’re not winning away. This is a big game for them to get three points on the board.
Man City’s woe on the road continues as they’ve taken just four points from a possible 18.
Having said that, Spurs themselves are a tough proposition. They might not be scoring many goals, they might not be playing the free-flowinng football that AVB would like at this stage of the season but they’re not conceding goals either. It’s going to be a big test for both sides. One thing I would say about Spurs, they’ve spent big money in the offseason, they had a lot of games in the Europa League, but Roberto Soldado has only scored one goal in 883 minutes from open play. He’s scored three penalties, those games ended 1-0 so he did his job there, you can’t knock him for that. But one goal in 883 minutes is not a good return. Where is Erik Lamela? He hasn’t featured in the last three games. He scored his first goal in the Europa League, where is he? Christian Eriksen is injured, did he pull up any trees before he got injured? Capoue got enjoyed, so the jury is still out on him. Chadli started the first three, we’ve barely seen him since. Paulinho has been the main player in terms of a new signing and Andros Townsend, who was already on the books, has been a star.
I think AVB over the next few weeks is looking for some of these big name players he signed over the summer to really step up. He has to find a solution to the goalscoring problem. Both up top and in the attacking midfielders. The only way they’re going to start winning more games, starting on Sunday, is to start scoring more goals.
This season Everton and Liverpool seem to be closer than ever, which side has the better chance of finishing in the top four?
I think on paper you have to say Liverpool. They have a terrific side, Suarez and Sturridge up top are a formidable partnership and I’ve been talking to Daniel Sturridge for NBC Sports this week. He is so excited about the game, he can barely get the grin off his face. He’s playing superbly well and he said about that chipped goal against West Brom, ‘I probably wouldn’t have tried that at previous clubs because if I’d have missed and that would’ve gone wrong the repercussions would’ve been too great for me. But I feel so comfortable in the team and established in the team that I can try stuff like that.’ Long may that continue because he is terrific. Coutinho coming back is big for them if Gerrard can come back from this hip injury he will always contribute. Defensively they look solid and Lucas is always covering every blade of grass. Right now, Liverpool have the best opportunity to finish in the top four.
But that could change because Roberto Martinez has really got Everton playing. They are solid. Lukaku is always a threat, Barry and McCarthy in the center of the park have been an excellent partnership. They’re no mugs Everton but if I had to nail my colors to the mast in terms of a top four finish, it would have to be the Reds.
Arlo believes Daniel Sturridge is the man Everton must stop in the Merseyside derby this Saturday.
A lot of people are firing criticism at West Ham for not having more strikers on board, is it Sam Allardyce’s fault or just bad luck through injuries? Also, what’s going on with Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea?
It’s an interesting question. It’s hard to know whether West Ham were aware of the seriousness of the Andy Carroll’s injury. The plantar fasciitis, I’ve seen it a couple of times in recent seasons with Major League Soccer players, and it’s an awful injury. It’s painful for the players and it just takes ages to clear up… if indeed it does so. It may have to be an injury that’s managed in the future. He doesn’t appear to be any closer to returning and that was a huge investment for West Ham, although they got a bargain relative to the money that had been paid for Andy Carroll previously.
Now Carlton Cole has to come in, he should be up to speed fitness wise and he has to play that role. Modibo isn’t scoring goals, Vaz Te, is he up to it regularly in the Premier League? Playing with no striker worked at Spurs but they haven’t won since in four games. Carlton Cole against his former club has a big role to play if selected. Both sides are desperate for a win and West Ham have only won once in 10 since the opening day of the season. Their home record is poor and they’ve got to start winning in front of their own fans.
With Chelsea, you never know what you’re going to get, do you? They haven’t kept a clean sheet for six games, that’s a worry. Jose is getting a little bit irritated. He went out on a limb to say that the penalty against West Brom was a definite penalty and then it’s slightly embarrassing for him to see Mike Riley take that unprecedented step of apologizing to West Brom for the decision. As usual with Jose he entrenches himself even further and criticizes the referee for apologizing! He is turning, as usual, the debate and focus away from his players. Instead of defending what has been a relatively poor run, no win in two games, he’s gone on the front foot against the head of referees. It’s masking the deficiencies in his side. Who’s going to start at center back alongside John Terry? Is it David Luiz or Gary Cahill? We will have to wait and see. Oscar is his man… everything else is an absolute guess as to who starts.
If Chelsea do lose, they’re ever so slightly starting to get cut adrift and that’s alarming.
Manchester United hit a relative purple patch before the international break, can they keep that going away at Cardiff in an intimidating atmosphere?
I think they can. There’s no rocket science going on there. They are getting used to David Moyes, they are good players. People said last season that this wasn’t a vintage Manchester United side, well, guess what? They won the league easily. As we know it’s a different kettle of fish this year, so many clubs are stronger. Not just the establish big boys but the likes of Southampton and Everton are shaking it up. It’s a fantastic season.
Even Manchester United with this new manager, an end of an era, they’re going to pull back into the pack a bit. They did have some alarming results and that’s not to say that they’re going to waltz into Cardiff on Saturday and ease to victory. Who knows what’s going to happen this season, we’ve seen so many shocks. The general curve with United seems to be upwards and the closer we get to January and the potential reinforcements. David Moyes and Ed Woodward have now had time to sit down and strategize who their targets are going to be. If United keep along this road of recovery, get some reinforcements in key positions in January, then they’re going to be there or there abouts.
Southampton’s high-pressure approach could help them stun Arsenal and sit top of the PL standings come tea-time on Saturday.
Finally, what else are you looking forward to this weekend?
Arsenal against Southampton. What a fantastic game that will be, although you wouldn’t have thought so at the start of the season. Arsenal are playing some terrific football this season they’ve got the lead but they might be second place when that game kicks off depending on the Liverpool result. But I cant wait to see how Southampton stand up to this stern test, this pressing game that they’ve been playing has been incredibly successful so far this season. They appear to be the real deal. Can they play like that or will they play like that at Arsenal? That will be a big test because they could get picked apart if the first wave of defense, the strikers, don’t put enough pressure on Arsenal. I wonder if Southampton under Pochettino might just stay a little further back and look to counter the Gunners in this game. Tactically, it’s going to be an absolutely fascinating game.
We are at the midway point of the Premier League season, so now seems like a good time to dish out a grade for all 20 clubs based on their play so far.
Southampton: F
Everton: F
West Ham: D-
Chelsea: D-
Leicester City: D-
Three of these five teams (Saints, Everton and Chelsea) have fired their manager and that says it all. Southampton’s transfer policy was risky but they have a chance of getting out of the relegation zone, while Everton look in a whole world of trouble with Frank Lampard fired and discontent rising among supporters. Chelsea are in a bit of mess and keep chucking money at it, with the top four already seeming out of reach under new boss Graham Potter. As for West Ham and Leicester, well, they’ve both underachieved massively and have shown glimpses of climbing up the table during the season, but there’s just an extra spark missing for both despite their talented squads.
The underachievers
Liverpool: D
Leeds: D
Wolves: D
Crystal Palace: C-
Bournemouth: C
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have massively underachieved this season and they’ve lacked energy and confidence from the very start. Can they rebound and battle for the top four? They’ve done it before but this will take one heck of a turnaround as they look lackluster in midfield and shaky in defense. Leeds and Wolves both have better squads than being in a relegation scrap but that’s what they’re in. Marsch has to make Leeds better at the back, while Julen Lopetegui has Wolves organized but needs goals. As for Crystal Palace, they’ve slightly underachieved but are doing okay in midtable under Patirck Vieira, while Bournemouth have spent most of the season (until recently) out of the relegation zone which is much better than what they expected.
The teams figuring it out
Nottingham Forest: B-
Aston Villa: B-
Tottenham: B
Manchester City: B+
Manchester United: B+
In the case of the two Manchester clubs, Erik ten Hag has got United playing with a structure and confidence and they are right in the top four battle. As for Manchester City, well, they have Erling Haaland which papers over a lot of cracks. Still, Pep Guardiola’s side are ominously sat just behind Arsenal in the title battle as they love to chase teams down. Tottenham have had a crazy season full of ups and downs but are still basically where they should be: battling for a top four finish. Aston Villa have figured it out with Unai Emery coming in and making them a solid unit which loves to counter. As for Forest, Steve Cooper has done a fine job and after making about 327 new signings last summer (the real number is slightly higher) the squad has gelled and they should stay up.
The big winners, so far…
Brentford: A
Fulham: A
Newcastle: A+
Brighton: A+
Arsenal: A+
There are some real surprise packages this season and the positions of Brighton and Fulham (sixth and seventh respectively) is a shock. Roberto De Zerbi replaced Potter and added attacking swagger to the Seagulls who are so much fun to watch, while Marco Silva has turned new boys Fulham into a very efficient team who are horrible to play against. Brentford slot between Brighton and Fulham in terms of style of play and Thomas Frank is once again working miracles with Ivan Toney leading the charge as the Bees have recorded several huge wins, beating Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool already. But the story of the season is down to two teams: Newcastle and Arsenal. The former have gone on a long unbeaten run and may not be in the title race but are in the top four hunt. What a job Eddie Howe has done and Newcastle are tough to play against and are adding key players all the time. As for Arsenal, what can we say about the Gunners? Mikel Arteta has developed an incredible squad full of talented youngsters who are all pulling in the same direction. Arsenal sit top of the table and have answered every big question asked of them so far. They 100 percent look like they can be title winners. Can they kick on in the second half of the season and finish off the job?
The 2022-23 Premier League fixtures are front and center as the new season has delivered so much drama so far and normal service has resumed after the World Cup break.
Remember: you can watch all 380 Premier League games across NBC, USA Network, NBCSports.com and Peacock. We’ve got you covered.
Will Manchester City win yet another Premier League title? Can Chelsea and Liverpool push them all the way? How will Manchester United’s new-look side fare? What about Tottenham and Arsenal? How will the new boys get on? Who will be the surprise package?
Those questions will be answered from August 2022 to May 2023, with the full list of Premier League fixtures.
While below are the answers to all of the questions you have around the Premier League fixtures and everything else you need to know for the upcoming season, with full details on the Premier League TV schedule across the NBC family of channels and more.
The Premier League fixtures for the 2022-23 season were announced on Thursday June 16, 2022 at 4am ET. Below is the full schedule, as you can watch all 380 games across our NBC platforms.
The Premier League fixture computer decides who plays who and when, as teams located close to one another are usually playing at home on opposite weekends to help with policing, crowd control and transport congestion in those areas.
When will the Premier League take a break for the 2022 World Cup?
When will the 2022-23 Premier League season finish?
The final day of the season will be on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Which teams will compete in the 2022-23 Premier League?
These are the 20 teams which will compete in the Premier League for the upcoming season:
Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton and Hove Albion, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Leeds United, Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Predictions for 2022-23 Premier League season
We made a few bold predictions ahead of the Premier League campaign, which you can read in full here. And we’ve also predicted how we think the Premier League table will look at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. I’m sure you agree wholeheartedly with these predictions…
2022-23 Premier League TV schedule
Below are the Premier League fixtures in full, with all kick offs listed at 10am ET unless otherwise stated:
7:30am: Everton v Arsenal
Aston Villa v Leicester
Brentford v Southampton
Brighton v AFC Bournemouth
Man Utd v Crystal Palace
Wolves v Liverpool
12:30pm: Newcastle v West Ham
Sunday 5 February
9am: Nottingham Forest v Leeds
11:30am: Spurs v Man City
7:30am: Everton v Arsenal
Aston Villa v Leicester
Brentford v Southampton
Brighton v AFC Bournemouth
Man Utd v Crystal Palace
Wolves v Liverpool
12:30pm: Newcastle v West Ham
Sunday 5 February
9am: Nottingham Forest v Leeds
11:30am: Spurs v Man City
Matchweek 23
Saturday 11 February
7:30am: West Ham v Chelsea
Arsenal v Brentford
Crystal Palace v Brighton
Fulham v Nottingham Forest
Leicester v Spurs
Southampton v Wolves
12:30pm: AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle
Sunday 12 February
9am: Leeds v Man Utd
11:30am: Man City v Aston Villa
Monday 13 February
3pm: Liverpool v Everton
Matchweek 24
Wednesday 15 February
2:30pm: Arsenal vs Manchester City (rearranged)
Saturday 18 February
7:30am: Aston Villa v Arsenal
Brentford v Crystal Palace
Brighton v Fulham
Chelsea v Southampton
Everton v Leeds
Nottingham Forest v Man City
Wolves v AFC Bournemouth
12:30pm: Newcastle v Liverpool
Sunday 19 February
9am: Man Utd v Leicester
11:30am: Spurs v West Ham
Matchweek 25
Friday 24 February
3pm: Fulham v Wolves
Saturday 25 February
7:30am: Newcastle v Brighton
Everton v Aston Villa
Leeds v Southampton
Leicester v Arsenal
West Ham v Nottingham Forest
12:30pm: AFC Bournemouth v Man City *subject to EFL Cup Final
2:45pm: Crystal Palace v Liverpool ^If Liverpool are not in EFL fifth round and if AFC Bournemouth or Man City progress to EFL Cup final, this match will move to 17:30 and remain on Sky Sports
Sunday 26 February
8:30am: Man Utd v Brentford* Due to UEFA Europa League playoff round
8:30am: Spurs v Chelsea
Saturday 4 March
Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace
Brentford v Fulham
Brighton v West Ham
Chelsea v Leeds
Liverpool v Man Utd
Man City v Newcastle
Nottingham Forest v Everton
Southampton v Leicester
Wolves v Spurs
Saturday 11 March
AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool
Crystal Palace v Man City
Everton v Brentford
Fulham v Arsenal
Leeds v Brighton
Leicester v Chelsea
Man Utd v Southampton
Newcastle v Wolves
Spurs v Nottingham Forest
West Ham v Aston Villa
Saturday 18 March
Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth
Brentford v Leicester
Brighton v Man Utd
Chelsea v Everton
Liverpool v Fulham
Man City v West Ham
Nottingham Forest v Newcastle
Southampton v Spurs
Wolves v Leeds
Saturday 1 April
AFC Bournemouth v Fulham
Arsenal v Leeds
Brighton v Brentford
Chelsea v Aston Villa
Crystal Palace v Leicester
Everton v Spurs
Man City v Liverpool
Newcastle v Man Utd
Nottingham Forest v Wolves
West Ham v Southampton
Saturday 8 April
Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest
Brentford v Newcastle
Fulham v West Ham
Leeds v Crystal Palace
Leicester v AFC Bournemouth
Liverpool v Arsenal
Man Utd v Everton
Southampton v Man City
Spurs v Brighton
Wolves v Chelsea
Saturday 15 April
Aston Villa v Newcastle
Chelsea v Brighton
Everton v Fulham
Leeds v Liverpool
Man City v Leicester
Nottingham Forest v Man Utd
Southampton v Crystal Palace
Spurs v AFC Bournemouth
West Ham v Arsenal
Wolves v Brentford
Saturday 22 April
AFC Bournemouth v West Ham
Arsenal v Southampton
Brentford v Aston Villa
Brighton v Man City
Crystal Palace v Everton
Fulham v Leeds
Leicester v Wolves
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest
Man Utd v Chelsea
Newcastle v Spurs
Tuesday 25 April
19:45 Everton v Newcastle
19:45 Leeds v Leicester
19:45 Nottingham Forest v Brighton
19:45 Spurs v Man Utd
19:45 West Ham v Liverpool
19:45 Wolves v Crystal Palace
20:00 Aston Villa v Fulham
Wednesday 26 April
19:45 Chelsea v Brentford
19:45 Southampton v AFC Bournemouth
20:00 Man City v Arsenal
Saturday 29 April
AFC Bournemouth v Leeds
Arsenal v Chelsea
Brentford v Nottingham Forest
Brighton v Wolves
Crystal Palace v West Ham
Fulham v Man City
Leicester v Everton
Liverpool v Spurs
Man Utd v Aston Villa
Newcastle v Southampton
Saturday 6 May
AFC Bournemouth v Chelsea
Brighton v Everton
Fulham v Leicester
Liverpool v Brentford
Man City v Leeds
Newcastle v Arsenal
Nottingham Forest v Southampton
Spurs v Crystal Palace
West Ham v Man Utd
Wolves v Aston Villa
Saturday 13 May
Arsenal v Brighton
Aston Villa v Spurs
Brentford v West Ham
Chelsea v Nottingham Forest
Crystal Palace v AFC Bournemouth
Everton v Man City
Leeds v Newcastle
Leicester v Liverpool
Man Utd v Wolves
Southampton v Fulham
Saturday 20 May
AFC Bournemouth v Man Utd
Brighton v Southampton
Fulham v Crystal Palace
Liverpool v Aston Villa
Man City v Chelsea
Newcastle v Leicester
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
Spurs v Brentford
West Ham v Leeds
Wolves v Everton
Sunday 28 May
16:00 Arsenal v Wolves
16:00 Aston Villa v Brighton
16:00 Brentford v Man City
16:00 Chelsea v Newcastle
16:00 Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest
16:00 Everton v AFC Bournemouth
16:00 Leeds v Spurs
16:00 Leicester v West Ham
16:00 Man Utd v Fulham
16:00 Southampton v Liverpool
LEEDS, England — Leeds added another American to its coaching staff by hiring former United States midfielder Chris Armas to be an assistant to compatriot Jesse Marsch.
Armas was Marsch’s assistant at New York Red Bulls from 2015-18 before becoming head coach when Marsch moved to German team Leipzig.
The 50-year-old Armas worked under interim coach Ralf Rangnick at Manchester United last season, leaving before Erik ten Hag took over as the permanent manager.
“He brings a wealth of experience from across the world,” Marsch said of Armas, “and, having worked closely with him previously, I am sure he will help us to improve every day.”
Armas, who spent his playing career at the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chicago Fire and made 66 appearances for the United States, is expected to be in the dugout for Leeds’ FA Cup match at third-tier Accrington Stanley on Saturday.
Leeds has American players Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson in its team, and has been linked with a move for another U.S. international, Weston McKennie.
For those tempted to write off Erling Haaland’s historically-hot start to life as a Premier League striker, it’s safe to say your temptation is now officially unhealthy.
There is something somewhat dull about knowing the identity of the 2022 Golden Boot winner, the lone curiosity being the final number of his final tally, we get it, but most of what Haaland is doing this season is simply marvelous and to be admired without much fear.
Haaland’s Premier League-leading 25 goals have him nine goals clear of the next closest challenger: Tottenham’s Harry Kane.
The Norwegian star piled up 20 goals in a single Premier League season faster than any player in history… by seven games (Kevin Phillips of Sunderland did it in 21). Now he’s within five goals of equalling Kevin Phillips’ record for most goals in a debut Premier League season.
And the later this season goes with him projected so far over the current record, the less chucking is accompanied by marking out the pace (especially considering Haaland was not beaten up by the World Cup, as Norway was not in the tournament). And even though Haaland is currently overperforming his expected goals total, it’s clear that projecting him for the Premier League record is rather realistic.
Haaland may not be likely to hit 50 goals given the schedule congestion to come for Man City, but the Premier League record is very well under assault and that figure isn’t entirely absurd. He’s played in 19 of Man City’s 20 games, scoring 25 goals.
Multiply that ratio by 38 games and he’ll bag 47.5. Multiply his personal return by 37 games and he’s in for 48.6.
Mohamed Salah holds the 38-game season record with his 32 goals scored for Liverpool during the 2017-18 season, while Newcastle’s Andy Cole and Blackburn’s Alan Shearer bagged 34 during 42-game seasons in the 20th century’s final decade.
Haaland also could topple the record for goal involvements (goals plus assists) in a single season, including beating the 42-game record. Alan Shearer put up 47 over 42, while Thierry Henry holds the 38-game record with 44.
Other records that Haaland could legitimately tie or topple:
30 goals in a first Premier League season (Kevin Phillips, Sunderland, 1999-2000)
Goals in 24 different Premier League matches (Salah, Liverpool, 2017-18)
Most goals in a Premier League match (Five tied with five)
11-straight Premier League games with a goal (Jamie Vardy, Leicester, 2014-15)
Read on to see the latest Premier League goal totals for the 2022-23 season, as Haaland looks to claim a Golden Boot in his first PL season.