Episode
Match of the Day: 3rd March 2018
Overview
Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the day's Premier League games, including the match between Liverpool and Newcastle United. The visitors' manager, Rafael Benitez, spent six successful years in charge of the Reds, but he returns to Anfield with his current side in need of points as they struggle to secure their top-flight status.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day
- Season
- Season 54
- Episode
- Episode 33
- Air date
- 2018-03-03
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
3rd March 2018 is Episode 33 in Season 2017/18 of Match of the Day. It aired on 2018-03-03. The runtime is 80 min.
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Episode 32: 24th February 2018
Gary Lineker is joined by Alan Shearer and Frank Lampard to present highlights and analysis from the day's Premier League fixtures. The action includes a midlands derby between Leicester City and Stoke City, as well as West Ham United's trip to Liverpool.
Episode 34: 10th March 2018
Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the day's Premier League games, including Liverpool's trip to fierce rivals Manchester United, with both sides battling to secure Champions League football next season. West Brom, in need of points to preserve their top-flight status, host Leicester.
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