
Match of the Day 2 (2004)
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Gordon Strachan as Pundit
Episodes 16
15th August 2004
After 38 years away, Match of the Day returns to BBC2. Adrian Chiles wraps up the Premiership weekend, with guests, analysis of the key issues, and all the goals. There's highlights of the opening weekend's biggest game, Chelsea v Manchester United, and Arsenal's trip to Everton.
Read More22nd August 2004
Adrian Chiles looks back at today's Premiership encounters in which West Bromwich Albion took on Midlands rivals Aston Villa and Arsenal took on Middlesbrough - a home-coming of sorts for Ray Parlour, who left the champions in the close season.
Read More12th September 2004
New Spurs boss Jacques Santini was keen to beat a Canaries side set on survival - so did Tottenham triumph over newly promoted Norwich? There's also the best of Arsenal's trip to Fulham and away fixtures for Chelsea and Manchester United.
Read More19th September 2004
A triple bill of Premiership action, featuring the London derby at Stamford Bridge between title-chasing Chelsea and Tottenham, who have not beaten their rivals in the league since 1990. Elsewhere, incoming Magpies boss Graeme Souness faces an early test as Newcastle travel to Southampton, while the Rooney-shaped hole in Everton's front line could be an issue for the Toffees as they face Middlesbrough at Goodison Park.
Read More26th September 2004
Portsmouth's clash with Everton at Fratton Park is among today's highlights. David Moyes' Everton side made a strong start to the season, but will Portsmouth's Nigerian international striker Yakubu have put paid to that? There's also action from yesterday's eight Premiership matches.
Read More3rd October 2004
Chelsea test their championship credentials against Liverpool. Accompanying the action from Stamford Bridge are highlights of Manchester United v Middlesbrough and Birmingham City v Newcastle United. There's also a round-up from yesterday's six Premiership matches.
Read More17th October 2004
Highlights from Charlton Athletic and Newcastle United's Premiership clash. With three wins and a draw, Charlton's home form has been impressive this season, but Newcastle carry a potent attacking threat with the much-acclaimed trio of Alan Shearer , Patrick Kluivert and Craig Bellamy.
Read More24th October 2004
Highlights from Manchester United v Arsenal at Old Trafford. Plus Newcastle United v Manchester City, Southampton v Birmingham City and Middlesbrough v Portsmouth.
Read More28th November 2004
Highlights of today's clash between Liverpool and Arsenal, where the Reds were out to avenge a brace of league losses against the Gunners last season. Meanwhile Everton visited Newcastle, while Spurs played host to Middlesbrough.
Read More12th December 2004
Including highlights of Chelsea and Arsenal's first clash of the season, plus Aston Villa v Birmingham City.
Read More16th January 2005
Premiership highlights of Fulham v West Bromwich Albion and Everton's visit to Middlesbrough.
Read More23rd January 2005
Today's clash between Arsenal and Newcastle is among the Premiership highlights.
Read More6th March 2005
Action from West Brom's local derby with Birmingham, plus Everton v Blackburn.
Read More3rd April 2005
Highlights of Everton v West Brom and Fulham v Portsmouth plus all the goals from yesterday's Premiership matches.
Read More10th April 2005
Highlights of Aston Villa v West Brom, Everton v Crystal Palace and Spurs v Newcastle.
Read More8th May 2005
Premiership highlights, featuring today's clash between Arsenal and Liverpool at Highbury.
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