Match of the Day 2 Season 16, Episode 3: MOTD2 - 25th August 2019

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MOTD2 - 11th August 2019

Highlights of the final three matches of the opening weekend of the new Premier League season, including Frank Lampard’s league debut as Chelsea boss at Manchester United. Lampard, Chelsea’s all-time record scorer, took his Derby side to Old Trafford last season in the League Cup, with his side winning on penalties. Can he enjoy a similar dream result in what is the highlight of the first round of games? Newcastle take on Arsenal as they adjust to life without Rafa Benitez, while 2015-16 title winners Leicester host last season’s surprise package Wolves.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 18th August 2019

Mark Chapman presents highlights from today’s two Premier League games, in which Chelsea hosted Leicester City and Crystal Palace visited newly promoted Sheffield United. For Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard, it would be a first home match in charge, with the midfield legend sure to get a rousing reception from the Stamford Bridge faithful. There will also be a round-up of the goals from yesterday’s top-flight games.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 25th August 2019

Mark Chapman presents highlights of Sunday’s two mouthwatering fixtures from the Premier League. Reigning champions Manchester City are the first side in action on Sunday afternoon, with Pep Guardiola’s side making the long trip to the south coast to face AFC Bournemouth. Tottenham Hotspur – the side that saw off City in last season’s Champions League quarter-final – are also in action, taking on a Newcastle United side who will be desperate to start the season well under new boss Steve Bruce. There is also a round-up of the goals from Saturday’s top-flight games.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 1st September 2019

The Premier League puts on its Sunday best with the raucous atmosphere and riveting action of the North London derby, plus an intriguing game between ambitious Everton and Wolves. Arsenal are unbeaten at home to Tottenham in the Premier League since 2010 and came from behind to deservedly win 4-2 in the corresponding fixture last season. Both clubs broke their transfer records over the summer in an attempt to bridge the gap at the top of the table. Everton and Wolves finished as the best of the rest outside the top six last season and have also spent heavily over the summer. Wolves won 3-1 at Goodison Park in the New Year, although the headlines went to a black cat on the pitch which held up play for several minutes. There’s also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday’s eight games.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 15th September 2019

Mark Chapman and guests discuss the goals, drama and major talking points from today’s two Premier League fixtures. Everton began this campaign with ambitions of breaking into the top six, and they travelled to Bournemouth today having played out a thrilling 2-2 draw on the south coast last season, in which both teams ended with ten men. In today’s other contest, Watford hosted Arsenal having beaten the Gunners just once at home since 1987.

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MOTD2 - 22nd September 2019

Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s four mouthwatering fixtures from the Premier League, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all in action. Chelsea face Liverpool in a heavyweight clash at Stamford Bridge. It is the second meeting between the clubs this season after European champions Liverpool won the Uefa Super Cup on penalties against Europa League winners Chelsea last month following an entertaining 2-2 draw between the sides. They day’s other games see West Ham take on Manchester United at the London Stadium, Wolves travel to Crystal Palace and Arsenal host promoted Aston Villa. There will also be a round-up of the goals from the seven Premier League’s games to have already taken place this weekend.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 29th September 2019

Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s only match in the Premier League as Leicester host Newcastle at the King Power Stadium. Brendan Rodgers’ side have started the season in superb form with their England stars - past, present and potentially future - in top form. Jamie Vardy, James Maddison and Hamza Choudhury have been to the fore as they have negotiated a tricky run of games in style. Newcastle are still finding their feet under new boss Steve Bruce but enjoyed a landmark victory at Champions League finalists Tottenham.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 6th October 2019

Highlights from an action-packed day featuring four Premier League games, with Arsenal, Chelsea and both Manchester clubs amongst the teams on duty. Champions Manchester City face a tricky encounter with Wolves, who were one of just six teams to take points off Pep Guardiola’s side last season. City’s local rivals Manchester United, meanwhile, travel to Tyneside to face a Newcastle side managed by former Red Devils player Steve Bruce. Bournemouth face a testing away game at Arsenal, where they have lost all four of their previous Premier League matches, while Southampton host Chelsea. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches, presented by Reshmin Chowdhury.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 20th October 2019

Mark Chapman presents highlights of the mouthwatering contest between arch rivals Manchester United and Liverpool. Despite being title hopefuls in recent seasons, Liverpool are winless on their last five league visits to Old Trafford, although they secured a goalless draw last season on their way to just missing out on a maiden Premier League title.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 27th October 2019

Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s mouthwatering fixtures from the Premier League, with Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United and Arsenal all in action. Liverpool host Spurs in a heavyweight clash at Anfield in what is the first meeting between the sides since last season’s Champions League final. The day’s other games see Manchester United travel to Norwich, Arsenal entertain Crystal Palace and Newcastle take on Wolves. There will also be a round-up of the goals from the six Premier League’s games to have already taken place this weekend.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 3rd November 2019

Mark Chapman presents highlights of today's two fixtures from the Premier League as Crystal Palace host Leicester and Tottenham travel to play Everton at Goodison Park. Brendan Rodgers's Leicester side have started the season in superb form as they attempt to break the stranglehold of the established big six teams and qualify for the Champions League. They take on a Palace team that have posted some impressive results of their own. Tottenham and Everton, on the other hand, have both endured wretched starts to the campaign and will be looking to find some form to ignite their seasons. There will also be a round-up of the goals from the eight Premier League games to have already taken place this weekend.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 10th November 2019

Highlights from today’s three Premier League games, including the mouthwatering clash between title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield. Last season Liverpool were crowned champions of Europe but narrowly missed out on a first league title since 1990. They ended second to City despite an incredible haul of 97 points – the third highest in top-flight history. The only game the Merseysiders lost came against Pep Guardiola’s side, so victory at Anfield would be a huge step towards a first Premier League title for them. Elsewhere, Wolves and Aston Villa lock horns at Molineux, while Manchester United host Brighton at Old Trafford. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches, presented by Mark Chapman.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 24th November 2019

Mark Chapman introduces highlights from Bramall Lane as Sheffield United host Manchester United in today's Premier League clash. Newly promoted Sheffield United have impressed on their return to the top flight and will be hoping to add another high-profile scalp to a campaign that has already seen the Blades defeat Arsenal and Everton. You can also catch up on all of the goals and talking points from Saturday's eight fixtures.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 1st December 2019

Mark Chapman introduces highlights of Sunday’s four Premier League games, featuring the three promoted sides, two vulnerable members of the established top six and in-form Leicester. Manchester United and Arsenal were seeking to climb the table by continuing their dominant records against Aston Villa and Norwich respectively, while last season’s most impressive promoted side, Wolves, hosted this season’s high-flying newcomers, Sheffield United. At the King Power Stadium, Leicester and Everton faced each other in a dress rehearsal for their EFL Cup quarter-final tie later in the month. There is also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday’s six games.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 8th December 2019

Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day’s four mouthwatering fixtures from the Premier League, with high-flying Leicester among the clubs in action. Brendan Rodgers's Leicester side travel across the Midlands to take on Aston Villa. It is their first trip to Villa Park since a 1-1 draw in January 2016, the same season the Foxes stunned the football world to claim a maiden Premier League title. The day’s other games see Southampton travel to Newcastle, Brighton entertain Wolves and Norwich host Sheffield United in a battle of last season’s top two in the Championship. There will also be a round-up of the goals from the five Premier League games to have already taken place this weekend.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 15th December 2019

Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s three mouth-watering fixtures from the Premier League, with the standout fixture being Arsenal’s match against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s defending champions have won on their last three visits to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium and are undefeated in five against the Gunners. Unai Emery’s Arsenal side have had a mixed start to the season and have struggled in recent seasons against the big teams. In the day’s other matches, Tottenham face a tricky trip to Molineux to take on Wolves, who have proven hard to beat this campaign, while Manchester United host Everton at Old Trafford.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 22nd December 2019

Mark Chapman presents highlights from the day’s two Premier League games, with Tottenham taking on London rivals Chelsea and Watford hosting Manchester United. Spurs’ slow start to the season saw them sack Mauricio Pochettino in November. He was replaced by former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, who now comes face to face with Frank Lampard – once one of his key players at Stamford Bridge and now the Blues head coach. Relegation-threatened Watford, meanwhile, hopes to cause an upset as they take on an inconsistent Manchester United side at Vicarage Road. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 29th December 2019

Highlights from today's three Premier League games as Arsenal host Chelsea, Liverpool play Wolves and Manchester City meet Sheffield United. The London derby at the Emirates sees Arsenal and Chelsea clash for the first time since May's Europa League final, which the Blues won 4-1. Wolves have already won away to Man City this season and will be hopeful of claiming another famous scalp as they take on Liverpool at Anfield. City, meanwhile, will need to be wary against a Sheffield United side who have caught many opponents by surprise since winning promotion. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend's matches, presented by Mark Chapman.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 12th January 2020

Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s two crucial fixtures from the Premier League, including Aston Villa’s game against defending champions Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side will be desperate to earn all three points at Villa Park given their stuttering start to the 2019-20 season. They’ll head to Birmingham confident, however, given that they are unbeaten in their last seven games against Villa. In the day's other match, Watford travel to the south coast to take on Bournemouth in what is a must-win match for the struggling Hornets.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 19th January 2020

Join Mark Chapman and guests as they analyse today’s Premier League matches, including title-chasing Liverpool’s blockbuster clash with Manchester United at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s team are bidding for a first league title in the Premier League era and will want three points against their arch-rivals. Liverpool’s triumph in this encounter last season was a first league win at home against United for five years. In today’s other fixture, Leicester City were aiming to keep pace at the top of the table when they travelled to Burnley.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 2nd February 2020

Reshmin Chowdhury presents highlights of the day’s two fixtures from the Premier League, with Manchester City travelling to Tottenham and Burnley hosting Arsenal. Pep Guardiola’s City side have beaten Tottenham in five of their past seven encounters but it was Spurs who famously emerged victorious on away goals in last season’s Champions League quarter-final. August’s reverse league fixture ended in a 2-2 draw with Tottenham twice coming from behind to rescue a point. The day’s other fixture sees Arsenal travel to Burnley looking to preserve their fine record against the Clarets, having won each of their past 11 matches in all competitions. There is also a round-up of the goals from the weekend's other eight Premier League games.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 9th February 2020

Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s Premier League fixture as Sheffield United host Bournemouth. Sheffield United’s first game back in the Premier League for 12 years ended with a 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth, but since then both clubs have had vastly differing seasons. Chris Wilder’s Blades have been the surprise package of the season while Eddie Howe’s Cherries are struggling near the foot of the table.

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MOTD2 - 16th February 2020

Highlights of today’s two Premier League matches. Aston Villa host Tottenham, while Arsenal are in action against Newcastle. Tottenham came from behind to beat Villa 3-1 on the opening weekend, but inconsistent form during the autumn eventually saw manager Mauricio Pochettino replaced by Jose Mourinho. If Mourinho is to guide Spurs to European qualification, they may need to beat a Villa side who have spent most of the season battling relegation. It’s a similar story for Arsenal, who sacked head coach Unai Emery in November, replacing him with Mikel Arteta. His team will need to be wary against a Newcastle side who have already beaten Chelsea, Manchester United and Spurs this season. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 23rd February 2020

Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s three Premier League games, which featured both Manchester United and Arsenal. United hosted Watford, who have shown a marked improvement since the arrival of new head coach Nigel Pearson in December. Norwich travelled to Wolves, desperately in need of points in their efforts to avoid relegation, while Arsenal and Everton did battle at the Emirates Stadium.

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MOTD2 - 1st March 2020

Mark Chapman introduces highlights and analysis of the day’s two Premier League games involving four sides with designs on the European qualification places. Everton have had only two European campaigns in the past decade but are in contention for another after improving under three-time Champions League-winning manager Carlo Ancelotti. On Sunday, they host fellow top-six contenders Manchester United, who continue to struggle for consistency under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The other fixture pits Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho against his former Porto goalkeeper Nuno Espirito Santo, now in his third season in charge of Wolves. Spurs won the reverse fixture in December courtesy of Jan Vertonghen’s stoppage-time header.

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MOTD2 - 8th March 2020

Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s two fixtures from the Premier League, which includes the Manchester derby as United host Pep Guardiola’s City at Old Trafford. This will be the fourth meeting between Manchester United and Manchester City this season, with all three previous encounters being won by the away side, including United’s 2-1 win in December’s reverse league fixture. The clubs also met in the League Cup, with City emerging 3-2 aggregate winners over the two ties. The day’s other fixture saw Carlo Ancelotti take his Everton side to former club Chelsea. The Italian boss won the Premier League and FA Cup double with Chelsea in 2009-10. There will also be a round-up of the goals from the seven Premier League games to have already taken place this weekend.

60 min

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MOTD2 - 21st June 2020

Gabby Logan presents highlights of the day's three Premier League fixtures, which were Everton v Liverpool at Goodison Park, Aston Villa v Chelsea at Villa Park and Newcastle United v Sheffield United at St James' Park. Jurgen Klopp's Reds were looking to record their third consecutive victory in all competitions against their bitter rivals, and the omens looked good with the Toffees' last triumph coming way back in October 2010. Villa had a similarly poor recent record against Chelsea, having lost their previous five meetings, while the Blades hadn't beaten the Magpies since November 2006.

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MOTD2 - 28 June 2020

Watford v Southampton. Gabby Logan presents action from today's only Premier League fixture, held at Vicarage Road. Ismaila Sarr gave Watford the lead in November's reverse fixture, but late goals by Danny Ings and James Ward-Prowse saw the Saints claim victory. Plus, a look back at yesterday's contest between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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MOTD2 - 5th July 2020

Gabby Logan reviews the day's Premier League action, including Liverpool v Aston Villa at Anfield and Southampton v Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium, as the league's top two faced the Villans and Saints respectively. Plus, Burnley v Sheffield United at Turf Moor, Newcastle United v West Ham United at St James' Park and a round-up of yesterday's goals. With analysis by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer.

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MOTD2 - 12th July 2020

Mark Chapman presents highlights and talking points from the day’s four Premier League matches, including the north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal. Bournemouth against Leicester, Wolves v Everton and Crystal Palace’s trip to Aston Villa complete the day’s action, and there's a round-up of the goals from the games that took place earlier in the weekend.

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MOTD2 - 19th July 2020

Mark Chapman presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, featuring Bournemouth v Southampton at the Vitality Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

60 min