The Premier League is Back: NBC Sports’ Exciting Plans for the 2024-25 Season
The wait is almost over, football fans! The 2024-25 Premier League season is just around the corner, and NBC Sports is gearing up to bring you the most comprehensive coverage of the league yet.
For the opening weekend, the NBC Sports team, comprising Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe, and Tim Howard, will be on-site in the U.K. for special shows, including their first match on Friday, August 16, as Manchester United host Fulham at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network and Universo.
The following day, Saturday, August 17, Liverpool, under new head coach Arne Slot, will take on newly promoted Ipswich Town, who return to the Premier League for the first time since 2001-02, at 7:30 a.m. ET on USA Network and Universo. Meanwhile, defending champions Manchester City will open their campaign at Chelsea on Sunday, August 18, at 11:30 a.m. ET on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo.
Throughout the season, Premier League coverage will be featured across NBC, Peacock, and USA Network. Peacock will continue to offer expansive coverage of the Premier League, including exclusive matches, all games airing live on the NBC broadcast network, studio shows, full match replays, and more. Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock will provide extensive Spanish-language coverage.
Transfer Market News: Liverpool Left Red-Faced Over Leny Yoro
Liverpool’s recruitment team has often been praised for their shrewd transfer business, but they seem to have missed out on a major opportunity this summer. The Reds were interested in signing Lille defender Leny Yoro, but they ultimately pulled out of the deal, reportedly believing that Yoro was destined for Real Madrid.
However, Manchester United swooped in and presented an ‘incredible proposal’ to Lille, leaving Liverpool empty-handed. Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that Liverpool never really had the feeling that they could convince Yoro to join them. United’s offer proved too good to resist, leaving Liverpool to ponder what could have been.
The Future of Flares in Football Stadiums
In a surprise move, the German Football League (DFL) is set to permit pyrotechnics in stadiums, potentially paving the way for other leagues to follow suit. The DFL will enter talks with the Norwegian FA, who have introduced a two-year pilot programme to allow pyrotechnics in first and second division stadiums.
While this move may be welcomed by Ultras around the world, it is highly unlikely that the Premier League would follow suit, given the laws in England surrounding flares and other pyrotechnic devices.
Despite the excitement surrounding the new season, it’s clear that there are still many challenges to overcome. Will Liverpool bounce back from their transfer disappointment, and will the Premier League eventually reconsider its stance on flares?
