NBC Universo to Showcase Top PREMIER LEAGUE Soccer Action This Weekend

NBC UNIVERSO, the modern general entertainment cable channel for Latinos, will feature two of the top four Premier League clubs, as they compete to stay a top the table. On Sat., Apr. 25, Burnley vs. Leicester City will air at 9:55 a.m. ET / 6:55 a.m; followed by Manchester City taking on Aston Villa at 12:25 p.m. ET / 9:25 a.m. PT. Then on Sunday beginning at 8:25 a.m. ET / 5:25 a.m. PT, Everton will take THE PITCH against Manchester United.

Currently, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City hold the top four spots in that order. Only a single point separates the two clubs from Manchester.

Leicester City heads into its crucial encounter with fellow relegation battlers Burnley on the back of three successive wins. Another victory would aid in their campaign to remain in the Premier League next season. For Burnley, it has not seen the back of the goal in its last four matches. Its last two consecutive losses have secured the team at the foot of the table.

Aston Villa has greatly boosted its chances of avoiding a drop with its win over the Spurs last week, climbing four points clear of the relegation zone ahead of this weekend's encounter against Man City, who are the reigning champions, but also set to finish the season without hoisting any trophies. However, hardware aside, The Citizens have theirs sights set on becoming champions of another sort.

Manchester United put in an excellent performance against Chelsea last weekend, but came up a bit shy of the win. The Red Devils will want to again play at a fast pace this week against Everton, if they hope to pass Arsenal in the standings and gain ground on the league leading Blues. The Toffees sit firmly in the middle of the standings by having found the win column in four out of their last five matches. It appears that pride is the only thing on the line for Everton against Man Utd. on Sunday.

Preceding Premier League action this weekend, NBC UNIVERSO will air three soccer pre-match shows all tailored to provide viewers with additional insights to the League, its clubs and superstar players

Premier League Match Pack will air this Friday night, April 24 at 10 p.m. ET. It is a weekly 30-minute show in which pundits and experts bring their wealth of historical and statistical knowledge to the table to discuss the upcoming fixtures for the week. PREMIER LEAGUE WORLD will air the Friday, April 24 at 10:30 p.m. ET, and is a 30-minute magazine format that focuses on major storylines surrounding clubs and players throughout the league. Premier League Preview, which will begin 30-minutes prior to the matches on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, is a timely pre-game show that provides a comprehensive analysis of upcoming fixtures, as well as features of the most prominent storylines and news of players and teams.

About NBC UNIVERSO:
NBC UNIVERSO (www.nbcuniverso.com) is a modern general entertainment cable channel for Latinos, bringing the world's top sports franchises and edgy, emotional programming to more than 40 million households in the U.S. As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action - including FIFA World Cup™, NASCAR Mexico Series, NFL, Premier League and The 2016 Rio Olympics - along with signature series, blockbuster movies, music, must-see live events and strategic acquisitions, on TV, online and mobile devices. NBC UNIVERSO is part of Hispanic Enterprises and Content, a division of NBCUniversal (www.nbcuniversal.com), one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (www.comcastcorporation.com).

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