I do a similar thing with FL show, on TV iplayer, simply fast forwarding so I don't watch teams I don't like winning.
With PL I cherry pick highlights watched. Don't get excited by flat track bullies like ManU & Arsenal (in past seasons!) at home beating opponents with a small budget 5-0...
Shearer, Lineker, Mills - no Anfield connections, but as boring as 'Lawro'. Mills in particular has annoying muscled himself into Radio5@live commentaries, FA commissions and MOTD, just because he's deemed like Clarke Carlisle in being incredibly intelligent due to the ability to string...