
Match of the Day 2 (2004)
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Mark Lawrenson as Pundit
Episodes 24
November 28th, 2010
Colin Murray with highlights of Newcastle v Chelsea and Tottenham v Liverpool.
Read MoreJanuary 23rd 2011
Off-field events at Ewood Park have overshadowed Blackburn's season, with the new owners controversially sacking manager Sam Allardyce last month shortly after completing their takeover of the club. Caretaker manager Steve Kean claims he can satisfy the owners' demands and lead the club into the top five despite having only five million pounds to spend in the January transfer window. Today's opponents West Brom have more modest ambitions - avoiding relegation - but they have exceeded expectation since promotion last summer.
Read MoreMarch 6th, 2011
Colin Murray reviews the day's Premier League action, featuring Liverpool v Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur. United had already defeated the Reds twice at Old Trafford this season and were looking for their first win at Anfield since 2007, while Wolves were aiming to add Spurs to their list of impressive conquests at Molineux this term.
Read MoreMay 15th, 2011
Colin Murray introduces highlights from the day's five Premier League matches which have huge implications at the top and bottom of the table. High-flying Chelsea take on Newcastle at Stamford Bridge looking for an all-important victory, and fellow London club Arsenal look to sign off their home season in style against Aston Villa. At the bottom, Wigan take on West Ham at the DW Stadium in a crunch relegation clash, with precious points at stake for either side in their bid to beat the drop. Carling Cup winners Birmingham, who have struggled since winning that trophy at Wembley in February, host Fulham. Meanwhile, Liverpool meet Tottenham at Anfield, with both sides looking for the victory to help secure European football for next season.
Read MoreOctober 30th, 2011
Colin Murray introduces highlights and reaction from Premier League games - including the London derby between Tottenham and QPR. Spurs and QPR renew their rivalry after a 16-year gap - and if you check the history books, you will see the two clubs have three wins apiece from their previous Premier League meetings. However, this fixture is best known for the 1982 FA Cup final, when Spurs needed a replay to overcome their then lower division opponents. Expert opinion and analysis comes from Lee Dixon and Mark Lawrenson - and there is also a comprehensive review of Saturday's eight games.
Read MoreApril 1st, 2012
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.
Read MoreApril 29th, 2012
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.
Read MoreAugust 19th, 2012
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.
Read MoreSeptember 15th, 2013
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day's Premier League clash between Southampton and West Ham at St Mary's Stadium. The hosts had a decent season last time around, and have newly-capped England striker Rickie Lambert to thank for much of their success in recent years. West Ham have a similarly burly target man in Andy Carroll, and both of them are likely to be battling for the same place in Roy Hodgson's England squad over the coming season. Mark and guests also look back at the goals from Saturday's eight games.
Read MoreDecember 1st 2013
In the lunchtime kick-off, there was a mouth-watering clash as Tottenham welcomed champions Manchester United to White Hart Lane. Traditionally this fixture has served up some memorable matches over the years and it is one that has been dominated by the Red Devils. Tottenham have not beaten United at home in the league for 12 matches in a run stretching back to 2001. However, given the indifferent start to the season made by David Moyes' side, Spurs will fancy their chances of pulling off a rare victory. Elsewhere, Chelsea host Southampton in an intriguing-looking encounter. The Saints took four points off the Blues last season, including an impressive 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Also in action are Hull, who host Liverpool at the KC Stadium, and Manchester City take on Swansea at the Etihad.
Read MoreDecember 15th 2013
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day's three Premier League matches. Manchester United visit the West Midlands boasting a five-match winning streak against Aston Villa. Tottenham entertain Liverpool looking to record a sixth successive home league win over the Reds at White Hart Lane, while the day's other game sees Norwich defend their four-game unbeaten record against Swansea.
Read MoreJanuary 12th 2014
Mark Chapman introduces Premier League highlights, with Newcastle United in action against Manchester City and Stoke City playing Liverpool. Manchester City declared their intent to regain the title they won in 2011-12 by beating Newcastle 4-0 in their first match of the current campaign. However, Alan Pardew's men have recovered from that disastrous start to climb the table, thanks largely to the goal-scoring form of France striker Loic Remy. But City boast plenty of firepower themselves, with Sergio Aguero, Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko all proven finishers. Liverpool's victory against Stoke in August was the first of three successive 1-0 wins for Brendan Rodgers' side. However, the Reds know from experience that the Potters are tough nuts to crack on home turf - Liverpool have lost their last three Premier League games at the Stadium of Light. Mark and guests also look back at the goals from Saturday's seven matches.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 26th October 2014
Mark Chapman introduces highlights from the Premier League. All eyes are on Old Trafford as Manchester United face a huge match against Chelsea. Louis van Gaal's expensively assembled squad could not have had more of a contrasting start to the season to that enjoyed by Jose Mourinho's Chelsea. The Red Devils will be looking to shrug off what has been a terrible opening to the season by their exalted standards, but their struggling defence will have their work cut out containing a Blues team who have been scoring goals for fun. Elsewhere, struggling Burnley welcome Everton to Turf Moor to get points on the board, while Newcastle travel to play Tottenham. There is also a look back at Saturday's Premier League action, featuring Manchester City against West Ham and Sunderland against Arsenal.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 30th November 2014
Mark Chapman presents highlights of Sunday's two Premier League matches, including Southampton against Manchester City, and a look back at all of Saturday's action. Despite a summer of upheaval Saints enjoyed a record-breaking start to this season and are hopeful of extending their three-match unbeaten run against City on home turf. While Saints celebrated an impressive start to the campaign, Tottenham and Everton struggled to get going and are both desperate for three points at White Hart Lane in the day's other match. Saturday's busy Premier League programme - featuring eight games in total - is also reviewed and analysed.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 22nd February 2015
Highlights of the day's three Premier League games, which see Tottenham host West Ham, Everton take on Leicester and Southampton play Liverpool. The latter match sees former Saints players Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren return to St Mary's for the first time since joining the Reds last year. Southampton have coped well without the trio, launching an unexpected challenge for European qualification. It has been an up-and-down campaign for Liverpool, who have struggled to replace Barcelona-bound Luis Suarez, although there have been more encouraging signs of late. The Reds' Merseyside rivals Everton host Leicester City at Goodison Park, eager to make up lost ground following inconsistent league form. And there's a London derby at White Hart Lane, where Tottenham take on West Ham.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 20th September 2015
Mark Chapman introduces highlights and analysis of the day's three Premier League matches plus a round-up of the weekend's earlier action. Southampton face Manchester United, a side they beat for the first time in 12 league and cup meetings when they last played. Norwich travel to Liverpool, looking for their first win at Anfield since 1994, whilst the day's other match is a London derby at White Hart Lane between Tottenham and Crystal Palace.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 18th October 2015
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day's Premier League fixture between Newcastle and Norwich, as well as a round-up of all the goals and headlines from Saturday's matches. Newcastle have endured a miserable 2015 and new head coach Steve McClaren has so far been unable to revive their fortunes this season. Having faced last season's top four clubs in his first eight league matches in charge, McClaren now welcomes promoted Norwich, who have continued their impressive progress under 34-year-old manager Alex Neil.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 6th December 2015
Mark Chapman introduces highlights and analysis of the day's Premier League clash between Newcastle and Liverpool, plus a round-up of Saturday's action. Newcastle entertain Liverpool at St James' Park looking to secure back-to-back home wins against the Reds. The Magpies' 1-0 win last season is their sole triumph in six meetings with Liverpool, a run that includes a 6-0 home defeat in April 2013.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 6th March 2016
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day's two Premier League fixtures, with Crystal Palace hosting Liverpool and West Brom at home to Manchester United. Palace's hopes of qualifying for European competition have nosedived since Christmas, but they could take confidence from a run of three successive league wins against an inconsistent Liverpool ahead of their latest meeting. Manchester United have not lost to West Brom at the Hawthorns since 1984, but an end to that unbeaten run would be a considerable setback in their pursuit of Champions League qualification - and to Louis van Gaal's already fragile position as United's manager.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 20th November 2016
Mark Chapman presents highlights of Middlesbrough's clash with Chelsea. Boro's home form has been poor this season and Antonio Conte's side will be hoping to capitalise as they look to sustain a bid for the Premier League title. The two teams last met at The Riverside in the Premier League in 2008 with Chelsea running out 5-0 winners. There will also be highlights of the eight games from Saturday's fixtures.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 1st January 2017
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League matches. In the first match of 2017, Spurs face the short trip to Vicarage Road to face Watford. Tottenham have never lost to Watford in the Premier League and were 2-1 victors in the corresponding fixture last season - a game which also took place over the festive period. In the later kick-off, Arsenal take on Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Dauntingly, the Eagles have only won two of 32 all-time league meetings home and away against the Gunners.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 12th March 2017
Highlights from Liverpool v Burnley in the Premier League, as well as all the goals from Saturday's games.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 19th November 2017
Jason Mohammad introduces highlights from the day's Premier League fixture between Watford and West Ham. It has been a promising start for new Watford head coach Marco Silva, and the Hornets will be hoping to bag another three points at the expense of West Ham, who have struggled so far in this campaign. There is also a chance to see all the goals from Saturday's games. With guests Jermaine Jenas and Mark Lawrenson.
Read MoreMOTD2 - 4th February 2018
Highlights from Sunday's two Premier League matches as Crystal Palace host Newcastle and Tottenham travel to Anfield to face Liverpool.
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