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ESPN UK to broadcast Live English Premier League Matches

Angela Asante, July 11 2011,
The English Premier League returns in August with Newcastle United vs Arsenal opening the 2011/2012 campaign on Saturday 13. ESPN UK has promised followers some good coverage of the competition.
Arsenal and Newcastle United will open the season with a game at St James' Park.
Arsenal and Newcastle United will open the season with a game at St James' Park.
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Ex-Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan has been appointed as the lead analyst for ESPN’s coverage of the English Premier League while Ray Stubbs is set to be the presenter. Among the football analysts throughout the season will also be Steve McManaman as Chris Waddle and Jon Champion will bring live commentary from the commentary box. Exclusive stories from the English Premier League’s players and coaches, meanwhile, will be brought by ESPN match-day reporter Rebecca Lowe.

And there will be more than just the live broadcast of EPL matches. As part of ESPN’s multiplatform coverage of the competition, there is going to be ESPN Goals. This program is a mobile application which will offer to the public ESPN’s exclusive mobile highlight rights for the Barclays Premier League’s 380 matches.

It was on Monday, July 11, that ESPN’s list of English Premier League fixtures from the month of August till the end of the year, was announced. Vice President TV Channels, ESPN, Europe, Middle East and Africa confirmed ESPN’s feat through the following declaration:

“We’re thrilled to start ESPN’s third season of Barclay’s Premier League coverage in the UK and Ireland with a great range of matches.

“Our expert on-air team will continue to bring fans all the drama and excitement from one of the world’s greatest domestic leagues. Last season we had fantastic matches on the channel and we expect more of the same this season.”

The list includes the following:

Saturday, August 13, 2011—Newcastle United vs Arsenal

Saturday, August 20, 2011—Chelsea vs West Bromwich Albion

Sunday, August 28, 2011—Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City

Saturday, September 10, 2011—Bolton Wanderers vs Manchester United

Saturday, September 24, 2011—Stoke City vs Manchester United

Saturday, October 15, 2011—Chelsea vs Everton

Saturday, October 22, 2011—Liverpool vs Norwich City

Saturday, October 29, 2011—West Bromwich vs Liverpool

Saturday, November 19, 2011—Swansea City vs Manchester United

Saturday, November 26, 2011—Arsenal vs Fulham

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