The gift of soccer has been given generously this holiday season as festive fixtures begin with Matchweek 17.
Turn your attention to NBC Saturday afternoon for what could be an early, but crucial, battle to secure Premier League safety as Burnley welcome Everton to Turf Moor.
The Toffees are four points above the relegation zone in 17th and Burnley will see this as a strong opportunity to move closer to safety by adding to their eight points so far this season.
Vincent Kompany’s side have earned four points in their last three matches, tied with the number of points from their first 13 this season.
This may prove to be a daunting challenge for them though, as Sean Dyche’s Everton have won four of their last five without conceding a goal in their last three matches.
Arsenal had a brief stay at the top of the table before being overtaken by Liverpool last weekend, and they will look to get back to winning ways on Sunday morning against Brighton & Hove Albion after last weekend's 1-0 loss at Aston Villa.
The Gunners had won four straight PL matches before becoming the latest victim of Villa’s home prowess. Brighton have had an up-and-down season, finding themselves in eighth place.
The Seagulls have scored in every match, demonstrating their offensive prowess, but have also conceded in every match, a key component of slipping down the table.
In a fixture where the home side has only won two of the last 10 PL clashes, Brighton will hope history is on their side and leave north London with a positive result.
NBC Spotlight
One of the most historic rivalries in all of sports takes center stage on NBC on Sunday when Liverpool welcome arch rivals Manchester United to Anfield.
Liverpool are riding high at the moment, sitting top of the table for the first time this season after a dramatic 2-1 comeback win at Crystal Palace.
They have also dominated the Red Devils at Anfield in recent years, unbeaten in their last seven PL home matches.
After a stellar month of November, December has been more challenging for Man Utd, losing two of their three matches, including a 3-0 home defeat to AFC Bournemouth last weekend.
While momentum favors Liverpool, anything can happen in this storied rivalry - and we can’t wait to see the latest chapter!
You simply have to see this one. Watch the match on NBC, Peacock and Telemundo on Sunday at 11:30 AM ET. Stream here:
