At a Glance
- Manchester United hosts Manchester City in the first Big 6 clash of Matchweek 22 on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 a.m. ET.
- Michael Carrick takes charge of United for the first time as caretaker manager.
- Arsenal visits 17th-place Nottingham Forest at 12:30 p.m. ET, looking to protect their lead at the top.
- Why it matters: The title race, European spots, and relegation battle all hang in the balance across a three-day, 11-game slate.
The Premier League roars back after FA Cup weekend with Matchweek 22, headlined by a Manchester Derby that could reshape the top-four picture. United, now led by former midfielder Michael Carrick, need points to reignite a push for Europe, while City trail league leaders Arsenal by six and must end a recent run of draws.
Manchester Derby Stakes
Old Trafford will be the first stage on Saturday, Jan. 17. Carrick steps in as caretaker manager following a turbulent festive period, tasked with steadying a side whose form has slipped. Across town, Pep Guardiola’s squad has drawn three of its last five league matches and cannot afford another slip if they hope to keep pace with Arsenal.
League Leaders on the Road
Arsenal travel to the City Ground for the late kickoff. Nottingham Forest, sitting 17th and only outside the drop zone on goal difference, have made the ground a tough venue under Sean Dyche. The Gunners’ attack, fresh from midweek work, will need to unlock a defense that held Chelsea to a narrow 3-2 defeat in the Carabao Cup semifinal first leg. Victor Gyokeres, who scored and assisted in that tie, remains a threat on the break.
London Derby Drama
Tottenham return to Premier League action under Thomas Frank, still languishing in 14th and decimated by injuries. The club just re-signed Conor Gallagher from Spain for £34.6 million, hoping his energy stabilizes a midfield that has leaked chances. West Ham, 18th and seven points from safety, arrive desperate for points. Destiny appears stacked against the Hammers, though Spurs’ high line can be exploited.
Full Matchweek 22 Schedule
All times Eastern. TV listings show first channel for television; streaming options follow.
Saturday, Jan. 17
- 7:30 a.m. – Manchester United vs. Manchester City – USA/USA Network
- 10 a.m. – Chelsea vs. Brentford – NBCSN/Peacock
- 10 a.m. – Leeds United vs. Fulham – Peacock
- 10 a.m. – Liverpool vs. Burnley – USA/USA Network
- 10 a.m. – Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace – Peacock
- 10 a.m. – Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United – Peacock
- 12:30 p.m. – Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal – NBC/NBC.com & Peacock
Sunday, Jan. 18
- 9 a.m. – Wolves vs. Newcastle – USA/USA Network
- 11:30 a.m. – Aston Villa vs. Everton – USA/USA Network
Monday, Jan. 19
- 3 p.m. – Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Bournemouth – USA/USA Network
How to Watch
Matches will air across NBC, USA Network, and the new NBC Sports Network. Select fixtures stream exclusively on Peacock and NBC.com. The window runs from the early Saturday kickoff through Monday’s south-coast finale.
Off-Pitch Note
The league will introduce new cost-control rules next season, limiting club spending to 85 percent of revenue, a move designed to tighten financial competition.
Key Takeaways
- Carrick’s United baptism comes against the champions; a positive result could spark a turnaround.
- Arsenal can extend their cushion, but Forest’s home form is stubborn.
- Relegation rivals West Ham and Spurs both need points-one will leave the capital disappointed.
- Every game from Matchweek 22 is available on NBC platforms, with the derby drawing first blood on Saturday morning.
