Manchester City havs hit stride when it matters most, just as Arsenal has run out of steam. (Photo: AFP) Credit: Darren Staples / AFP

The top-of-the-table clash between Manchester City and Arsenal on Sunday was the most-watched Premier League match in U.S. history, averaging 2.6 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo and NBC Sports Digital platforms.
 
Top 5: Most-watched Premier League games
1. Manchester City-Arsenal (April 19, 2026) 2.6 million
2. Manchester City-Arsenal (March 31, 2024) 2.6 million
3. Manchester United-Arsenal (August 17, 2025) 2.5 million
4. Arsenal-Manchester United (Jan. 22, 2023) 2.3 million
5. Liverpool-Arsenal (Dec. 23, 2023) 2.3 million
Note: English-language + Spanish-language (NBC, Peacock and Telemundo).

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.