Episode
Match of the Day: 16th December 1983
Overview
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur. One of the season's most attractive Canon League matches in one of the game's finest arenas, Old Trafford. FA Cup holders Manchester United have already held the championship lead in 1983/4 as they challenge for their first League title since 1967, while Tottenham's away record is among the best.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 20
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 1983-12-16
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
16th December 1983 is Episode 14 in Season 1983/84 of Match of the Day. It aired on 1983-12-16. The runtime is 80 min.
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