The Premier League’s 16th matchweek is set to ignite the North East rivalry, with Sunderland and Newcastle facing off after almost a decade of absence.
Matchweek 16 Overview
The 16th week of play will run from Saturday, Dec. 13 to Monday, Dec. 15. Fans can expect a full slate of games, with the final match scheduled for Monday.
Key Fixtures and Context
- Sunderland vs. Newcastle – The two clubs are only 12 miles apart. The Black Cats sit ninth in the table, while Newcastle are 12th, three points behind.
- Arsenal vs. Wolves – Arsenal return after a narrow defeat to Aston Villa in the final minute of last season’s opening game. Wolves, currently last, are on a long stay in the top flight.
- Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace – City, fresh from a 2‑1 Champions League win over Real Madrid, travel to London to face fourth‑place Palace.
- Chelsea vs. Everton – Fifth‑place Chelsea host seventh‑place Everton, separated by just one point.
- Liverpool vs. Brighton & Hove Albion – Both teams sit on 23 points, with Liverpool in 10th and Brighton in 8th.
- Other notable matchups – Burnley vs. Fulham, Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham, West Ham vs. Aston Villa, Brentford vs. Leeds United, and Manchester United vs. Bournemouth.
TV and Streaming Details
| Date | Time (ET/PT) | Match | TV/Stream |
|——|————–|——-|———–|
| Sat, Dec 13 | 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT | Chelsea vs. Everton | USA/NBC.com |
| Sat, Dec 13 | 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT | Liverpool vs. Brighton & Hove Albion | NBCSN/Peacock |
| Sat, Dec 13 | 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT | Burnley vs. Fulham | NBC/NBC.com |
| Sat, Dec 13 | 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT | Arsenal vs. Wolves | USA/NBC.com |
| Sun, Dec 14 | 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT | Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City | NBCSN/Peacock |
| Sun, Dec 14 | 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT | Sunderland vs. Newcastle | USA/NBC.com |
| Sun, Dec 14 | 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT | Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham | Peacock |
| Sun, Dec 14 | 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT | West Ham vs. Aston Villa | Peacock |
| Sun, Dec 14 | 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT | Brentford vs. Leeds United | USA/NBC.com |
| Mon, Dec 15 | 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT | Manchester United vs. Bournemouth | USA/NBC.com |
All games are also available on the new NBC Sports Network.
Key Takeaways
- Sunderland will clash with Newcastle after nearly ten years of Premier League separation.
- Arsenal host Wolves in a match that could decide relegation fate.
- Full TV and streaming schedule available for every fixture.
The 16th matchweek promises drama across the league, with historic rivalries, title‑chasing battles, and relegation fights all set to unfold over the weekend and into Monday.
