Saturday football open thread

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Mighty Red, Liverpool's mascot looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Burnley at Anfield on January 17, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) | Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Tottenham Hotspur don’t play until tomorrow, but you’ve still got a rooting interest in a couple of matches today. Remember — Tottenham can save themselves from relegation simply by finishing ahead of one of West Ham, Leeds, or Nottingham Forest. Two of them play today against tough opposition: West Ham are away at Liverpool, while Leeds host Manchester City. Losses by both of them today combined with an away win at Fulham by Igor Tudor’s men tomorrow and Spurs are suddenly looking a lot better in the race to the bottom.

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Saturday football schedule

AFC Bournemouth vs. Sunderland
7:30 am ET / 12:30 pm GMT
TV: USA Network (USA), TNT Sports 1 (UK)
Stream: nbcsports.com

Liverpool vs. West Ham
10 am ET / 3 pm GMT
TV: USA Network (USA), not televised (UK)
Stream: nbcsports.com

Burnley vs. Brentford
10 am ET / 3 pm GMT
TV: not televised (USA/UK)
Stream: Peacock

Newcastle vs. Everton
10 am ET / 3 pm GMT
TV: NBCSN (USA), not televised (UK)
Stream: Peacock

Leeds vs. Manchester City
12:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm GMT
TV: NBC (USA), Sky Sports (UK)
Stream: Peacock

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