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#1 - MOTD - 22nd August 2015
Match of the Day - Season 2015 - Episode 4
Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's six Premier League matches. In the lunchtime kick-off, Manchester United welcomed Newcastle to Old Trafford, while West Ham entertained Bournemouth at Upton Park. Former West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is a guest in the studio alongside Alan Shearer. In the day's other games, Crystal Palace host Aston Villa, Tottenham travel to take on Leicester, Norwich play Stoke and Sunderland meet Swansea.
#2 - MOTD - 29th August 2015
Match of the Day - Season 2015 - Episode 5
Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's Premier League games, which include Newcastle's match against Arsenal. The Gunners ended last season strongly, lifting the FA Cup at Wembley after thrashing Aston Villa, but a poor start to their league campaign prevented them from challenging for the league title. Arsene Wenger's men have won their last seven games against Newcastle, and will be hopeful of extending that winning run at St James' Park. Elsewhere, reigning champions Chelsea face fellow Londoners Crystal Palace, while Aston Villa meet Sunderland, Bournemouth host Leicester and West Ham travel to Liverpool. Newly promoted Watford face a tough trip to Manchester City, while Stoke play West Brom and Tottenham face Everton. Analysis comes from Ruud Gullit and Martin Keown.
#3 - MOTD - 12th August 2017
Match of the Day - Season 2017 - Episode 2
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Premier League's opening weekend, including Watford v Liverpool, Chelsea v Burnley, Everton v Stoke, Crystal Palace v Huddersfield, Southampton v Swansea, West Brom v Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester City, as well as Friday night's curtain-raiser between Arsenal and Leicester. Jurgen Klopp will be expecting his Liverpool side to make a winning start as they travel to Watford in Saturday's early game. The Reds won at Vicarage Road last season thanks to a stunning overhead kick by Emre Can, which was voted Match of the Day's Goal of the Season. Champions Chelsea will be looking for a repeat of last season's 3-0 home win over Burnley, while Brighton & Hove Albion face a tough start to life in the Premier League as they take on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
#4 - MOTD - 26th August 2017
Match of the Day - Season 2017 - Episode 4
Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the day's six Premier League games, including Watford v Brighton, Bournemouth v Manchester City, Huddersfield v Southampton, Newcastle v West Ham, Crystal Palace v Swansea and Manchester United v Leicester.
#5 - MOTD - 8th August 2015
Match of the Day - Season 2015 - Episode 2
Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the opening day of the Premier League season. Chelsea began their title defence at home to Swansea, who had not won this fixture for 90 years, while an expensively revamped Manchester United side hosted Tottenham. The three promoted sides were all in action: Bournemouth made their top-flight debut against Aston Villa, Norwich welcomed Crystal Palace to Carrow Road, and Watford travelled to Everton.
#6 - MOTD - 19th August 2017
Match of the Day - Season 2017 - Episode 3
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's Premier League matches, which include Swansea v Manchester United, Stoke v Arsenal, Liverpool v Crystal Palace, Bournemouth v Watford, Burnley v West Brom, Leicester v Brighton and Southampton v West Ham.
#7 - MOTD - 29th November 2017
Match of the Day - Season 2017 - Episode 15
Dan Walker presents all the action from the midweek Premier League games. Arsenal host Huddersfield, Chelsea entertain Swansea City and Liverpool travel to Stoke. Other games include Brighton & Hove Albion taking on rivals Crystal Palace and Manchester United heading south to face Watford.
#8 - MOTD - 15th August 2015
Match of the Day - Season 2015 - Episode 3
Gary Lineker introduces Premier League highlights and reaction with studio guests Ian Wright and Jermaine Jenas. Tottenham host Stoke, looking to avenge back-to-back defeats last season. West Ham begin their final Premier League season at Upton Park with the visit of Leicester, while Swansea entertain Newcastle, boasting a six-game unbeaten run against them. The day's other fixtures see Southampton play Everton, Norwich travel to Sunderland and Watford face West Bromwich Albion. Plus highlights of Manchester United's trip to Aston Villa on Friday night.
#9 - MOTD - 16th December 2017
Match of the Day - Season 2017 - Episode 19
Gary Lineker introduces Premier League highlights, including the heavyweight clash between Manchester City and Tottenham, Arsenal's encounter with Newcastle, Chelsea's meeting with Southampton and Crystal Palace's trip to Leicester. Brighton play Burnley, Huddersfield visit Watford, and Stoke host West Ham.
#10 - MOTD - 16th September 2017
Match of the Day - Season 2017 - Episode 6
Gary Lineker presents Premier League highlights, including Tottenham v Swansea, Watford v Manchester City, Huddersfield v Leicester, Liverpool v Burnley, Newcastle v Stoke, West Brom v West Ham and Crystal Palace v Southampton.
#11 - MOTD - 30th September 2017
Match of the Day - Season 2017 - Episode 8
Gary Lineker introduces Premier League highlights, including the visit of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to champions Chelsea. Other games include Huddersfield v Tottenham, Manchester United v Crystal Palace, Bournemouth v Leicester, Stoke v Southampton, West Brom v Watford and West Ham v Swansea.
#12 - MOTD - 4th November 2017
Match of the Day - Season 2017 - Episode 12
Gary Lineker introduces Premier League highlights, including West Ham's early evening kick-off with Liverpool at the London Stadium, Stoke's clash with Leicester and Southampton's encounter with Burnley at St Mary's.
#13 - MOTD - 13th December 2017
Match of the Day - Season 2017 - Episode 18
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from all ten midweek Premier League games. West Ham entertain London rivals Arsenal, Manchester City travel to Swansea, and Newcastle meet Everton.
#14 - MOTD - 9th December 2017
Match of the Day - Season 2017 - Episode 17
Gary Lineker introduces Premier League highlights, including the lunchtime kick-off between London rivals West Ham and Chelsea. Other games include Tottenham against Stoke, Crystal Palace playing Bournemouth, Watford visiting Burnley, Huddersfield hosting Brighton, Swansea against West Brom and Leicester's trip to Newcastle.
#15 - MOTD - April 9th, 2012
Match of the Day - Season 2011 - Episode 35
Colin Murray introduces the best of the action and reaction from Easter Monday's five Premier League matches. Chelsea made the short hop to Fulham for a west London derby which is always keenly contested. The Blues are fighting for a Champions League place, and Fulham have shone at times this season as Martin Jol puts his own unique stamp on the Cottagers. Last time they met, they drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge. Elsewhere, David Moyes's Everton hosted Martin O'Neill's Sunderland - a meeting of two of the wiliest managers in the league - while Norwich tried to stop Harry Redknapp's entertaining Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Other matches included Newcastle v Bolton, and Aston Villa v Stoke.
#16 - MOTD - April 11th, 2012
Match of the Day - Season 2011 - Episode 36
Colin Murray introduces the best of the action and reaction from four crucial Premier League games. Both title-chasing clubs were in action, with Manchester City hosting West Brom and arch rivals Manchester United making the short trip to Wigan. Roberto Mancini's City appeared to be under the most pressure, having let the defending champions reel them in as they chase a first league championship in 44 years. The Sky Blues hope the full return of Carlos Tevez will trigger a defining winning streak. Wigan were desperate to halt the charge of Sir Alex Ferguson's players, as the Latics battle desperately against the drop, while other relegation-threatened teams were in action with Wolves taking on Arsenal and QPR playing host to Swansea. Other highlights include Liverpool's trip to Blackburn.
#17 - February 5th, 2012
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2011 - Episode 20
Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's two matches from the Premier League: Chelsea at home against Manchester United and Newcastle's clash against Aston Villa. As well as comprehensive highlights from those two games, Colin and his guests as ever will look back at all the goals and major talking points from Saturday's seven matches.
#18 - April 1st, 2012
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2011 - Episode 27
Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's Premier League fixtures between Newcastle and Liverpool, and Tottenham against Swansea. Both Newcastle and Liverpool are vying for a top-six finish and European qualification, a target that would exceed Newcastle's pre-season expectations, but one which would be considered a minimum requirement by the Reds. Liverpool's season has been undermined by a lack of goals, and all eyes will be on struggling 35m pound striker Andy Carroll as he returns to his former club for the first time since his British record transfer. Champions League-chasing Tottenham play host to a Swansea side which has exceeded expectation since promotion to the Premier League. The two sides drew 1-1 in the reverse fixture but Swansea go into this game seeking their first ever league victory at White Hart Lane. As ever there will be a review of the previous day's goals and incidents, with expert analysis provided by Mark Lawrenson.
#19 - April 8th, 2012
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2011 - Episode 28
Colin Murray is joined by studio guests, Robbie Savage and Lee Dixon, for highlights of the day's Premier League fixtures between Manchester United and QPR, and Arsenal and Manchester City. Both Manchester clubs are fighting for the title with differing motivations - Sir Alex Ferguson's team want to extend their record by winning a 20th league championship, while Roberto Mancini's side are aiming to win a first top flight title in 44 years. United beat QPR 2-0 at Loftus Road when they last met on 18 December, the same day City beat Arsene Wenger's team by a solitary goal in that reverse fixture. As usual, there will also be a review of all the goals and action from Saturday's seven games.
#20 - April 15th, 2012
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2011 - Episode 29
Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's Premier League action as champions Manchester United met Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson's side continue their pursuit of a twentieth league title against a Villa team they beat 1-0 in December. Villa's Premier League security is still not assured - their form has dipped lately and manager Alex McLeish will be hoping for some joy - but at Old Trafford, picking up points is never easy. There is also another chance to catch up with all the goals and incidents from Saturday's games.
#21 - April 29th, 2012
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2011 - Episode 31
Colin Murray introduces highlights from the day's two Premier League fixtures, with expert analysis from Lee Dixon and Stoke City manager Tony Pulis. In the early kick-off, Chelsea welcome west London rivals Queens Park Rangers to Stamford Bridge. The two sides have already clashed twice this season with honours even at one win apiece. In the day's other game, Tottenham host Blackburn in a match crucial to both sides. Spurs are chasing a top-four finish that would secure a return to the Champions League - and they will be buoyed by their excellent recent record over Rovers which has seen them lose just two of their last 16 meetings. Steve Kean's Blackburn side meanwhile have endured a tough season as they battle to avoid relegation to the Championship for the first time since 1999. A win for them today would help ease those worries. As ever, there is also a review of all the goals and incidents from Saturday.
#22 - August 19th, 2012
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2012 - Episode 1
Colin Murray is joined by guests including Mark Lawrenson for highlights of the day's Premier League fixtures between Wigan and Chelsea and Manchester City and Southampton - as well as a round-up of Saturday's seven matches. Hopes are high for Roberto di Matteo's buoyant Chelsea, who launched a new league title bid off the back of a season of relative domestic transition - despite sensationally winning the European Champions League. They are keen to improve on their 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium in Lancashire last season. Roberto Mancini's Manchester City, inspired by David Silva, host newly-promoted Southampton in confident mood ahead of a campaign in which they are determined to build upon, winning a first league championship since 1968.
#23 - August 26th, 2012
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2012 - Episode 2
Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's two Premier League fixtures. Champions Manchester City travelled to Liverpool for the Reds' first top flight home match under the management of Brendan Rodgers. Anfield has not been a happy hunting ground for City in recent years, they are winless in their last nine trips dating back to 2003. Stoke hosted Arsenal in day's other game with trips to the Britannia Stadium not a favoured destination for Arsene Wenger's men either. The Gunners have tasted victory only once in four attempts since the Potters won promotion. There is also a round-up of all of Saturday's eight matches.
#24 - September 16th, 2012
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2012 - Episode 4
Colin Murray presents highlights from the day's Premier League match between Reading and Tottenham, along with all the goals and talking points from Saturday's eight games. Reading and Tottenham haven't met since the 2007-08 season, when Spurs did the league double over Reading, and also beat them in the FA Cup, albeit after a replay. Those league victories included an astonishing 6-4 win at White Hart Lane, which included four goals from Dimitar Berbatov.
#25 - November 11th, 2012
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2012 - Episode 11
Colin Murray reviews the day's Premier League action, featuring Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium, Chelsea v Liverpool at Stamford Bridge and Newcastle United v West Ham United at St James' Park. Liverpool completed a league double over the Blues last season, as well as eliminating them from the League Cup, although Chelsea did gain some revenge by winning 2-1 in the FA Cup final.
#26 - November 25th, 2012
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2012 - Episode 13
Colin Murray introduces highlights from the day's four Premier League fixtures. Rafael Benitez takes charge of Chelsea for the first time, hosting champions Manchester City, who have recorded only two Premier League victories from 15 visits to Stamford Bridge. Brendan Rodgers takes his Liverpool side to former club Swansea for the first time since his summer switch to Anfield. The Swans won the corresponding fixture 1-0 last season and kept clean sheets in both games against the Reds last term. The day's other fixtures see Alan Pardew return to former club Southampton with Newcastle, while Tottenham host West Ham in an eagerly-anticipated London derby. There is also another chance to see all of the goals from Saturday's games.
#27 - MOTD2 - 9th August 2015
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2015 - Episode 1
Highlights and analysis of the day's three Premier League matches, plus a round-up of Saturday's action, introduced by Mark Chapman. Arsenal have approached the new season in confident mood after ending the last campaign strongly and retaining the FA Cup. Sunday's opponents West Ham hadn't beaten the Gunners in 15 attempts, but their new manager Slaven Bilic has been backed in the transfer market and set a target of a top-eight finish by the club's owners. There was a managerial bow too for Steve McClaren at Newcastle, who hosted Southampton, while Stoke City faced Liverpool in a repeat of the final day of last season, when the Potters scored five first-half goals as Brendan Rodgers' side were thrashed 6-1.
#28 - MOTD2 - 16th August 2015
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2015 - Episode 2
Highlights and analysis of the day's two Premier League matches, plus a round-up of the weekend's earlier action, introduced by Mark Chapman. Champions Chelsea are unbeaten in the Premier League against last season's runners-up Manchester City since Jose Mourinho returned to the west London club. Mourinho will be looking to extend that run to five games, and with it steal an early march in the fledgling title race. Crystal Palace invested heavily in new signings over the summer, including one-time Arsenal target Yohan Cabaye. The Eagles' new arrivals are sure of a warm reception from the Selhurst Park faithful ahead of their home league debuts as Arsene Wenger's Gunners make the short trip across London.
#29 - MOTD2 - 23rd August 2015
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2015 - Episode 3
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day's three matches in the Premier League. In the day's early kick-off, West Brom took on champions Chelsea at the Hawthorns. Back in May, the Baggies inflicted a surprise 3-0 defeat on the Blues, but it mattered not to Jose Mourinho, as his side had already secured the title. Everton welcome Manchester City to Goodison Park, meaning an early return to Merseyside for Raheem Sterling, whose controversial move from Liverpool to Man City has been one of the talking points of the summer. In Sunday's other match, Premier League new boys Watford host Southampton at Vicarage Road.
#30 - MOTD2 - 4th October 2015
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2015 - Episode 8
Mark Chapman reviews the day's Premier League action, featuring Everton v Liverpool, Arsenal v Manchester United and Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds were aiming to extend their unbeaten run against their Merseyside rivals to 11 matches, while the Gunners were looking to avenge a 2-1 defeat at the hands of United in last season's corresponding fixture. Spurs went into their contest boasting an excellent record against the Swans, having not lost to them since 1991. With analysis from Alan Shearer and Ian Wright.
#31 - MOTD2 - 1st October 2017
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2017 - Episode 7
Mark Chapman introduces highlights from the day's three Premier League matches. Arsenal hosted newly promoted Brighton, while Burnley visited Goodison Park to face Everton. Newcastle and Liverpool, who have had many high-scoring encounters in the past, went head to head at St James' Park.
#32 - MOTD2 - 15th October 2017
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2017 - Episode 8
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League games, with Brighton hosting Everton and Southampton facing Newcastle. There is also a chance to see all the goals and major incidents from Saturday's seven games.
#33 - MOTD2 - 22nd October 2017
Match of the Day 2 - Season 2017 - Episode 9
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League games, with Everton facing Arsenal at Goodison Park and Liverpool travelling to Tottenham. There is also a chance to see all the goals and major incidents from Saturday's games.