Episode
Match of the Day 2: December 15th 2013
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day 2
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 2013-12-15
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
December 15th 2013 is Episode 15 in Season 2013/14 of Match of the Day 2. It aired on 2013-12-15. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 14: December 8th 2013
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day's two Premier League matches, plus the rest of the top-flight goals, with analysis from Alan Hansen and Danny Mills. Arsenal were looking to continue their title push against Everton in the pick of Sunday's fixtures. Last season's clash at the Emirates came in April, with a 0-0 draw doing neither team any favours in their battle for Champions League qualification. Elsewhere, Fulham take on Aston Villa. Villa were in the midst of their worst top- flight start since 1986 when they lost 1-0 at Fulham last season. Both sides have endured a tough opening to this campaign, and will be equally desperate for three points at Craven Cottage.
Episode 16: December 23rd 2013
Mark Chapman introduces highlights from the London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea, as well as Sunday's games featuring Southampton against Tottenham and Swansea versus Everton. Arsenal have started the season superbly, but back-to-back fixtures against Manchester City and now Chelsea will give a clearer indication of whether they can sustain a title challenge. Jose Mourinho was unbeaten against Arsene Wenger heading into this match, and his Chelsea side won 2-0 at the Emirates in the League Cup earlier this season.
More episodes from this season
Episode 13: December 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.
Episode 17: December 29th 2013
Highlights and reaction from the day's four Premier League fixtures, introduced by Mark Chapman. Games include a reunion at Stamford Bridge, as Jose Mourinho's former Chelsea coach Brendan Rodgers returns with his Liverpool side. The last time they met, in April, Luis Suarez scored a dramatic late equaliser in a game that will be remembered for his bite on Branislav Ivanovic. Elsewhere, Newcastle host Arsenal, Everton welcome Southampton, and Tottenham entertain Stoke.
Episode 12: November 24th 2013
Mark Chapman presents highlights from the day's Premier League matches, with Manchester City playing Tottenham and Cardiff City hosting Manchester United. Manchester City and Tottenham were the Premier League's two biggest spenders this summer, shelling out in the region of £200m to strengthen their squads. The signings of Alvaro Negredo, Jesus Navas, Fernandinho and Stevan Jovetic underlined City's intention to reclaim the title they won in 2011-12. Spurs, meanwhile, purchased Erik Lamela, Christian Eriksen and Roberto Soldado in order to compensate for the loss of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid. Manchester United are the reigning Premier League champions, but the Red Devils are looking to recover from a slow start to the season under manager David Moyes. They can expect a difficult test away to Cardiff, who have already beaten Manchester City on home turf this season. Mark and guests will also look back at the goals from Saturday's seven matches.
Episode 18: January 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.
Episode 11: November 10th, 2013
Mark Chapman presents highlights from a busy day of Premier League action, as Arsenal travel to champions Manchester United for the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. The Gunners are looking to halt a four-game losing league streak at Old Trafford. Manchester City make the trip to the Stadium of Light, something of a bogey ground for City following 1-0 defeats on each of their last three visits. Newcastle are in London to take on Tottenham, while Swansea host Stoke in the day's other games.
Episode 19: January 19th 2014
Mark Chapman introduces highlights from Manchester United's trip to Chelsea and Swansea City against Tottenham Hotspur. Defending champions United and Chelsea both have designs on the title but could not be separated in a goalless draw at Old Trafford - the first meeting of David Moyes and Jose Mourinho in their current jobs. Tottenham beat Swansea 1-0 early in the season and are in need of a repeat result as they target a top-four finish.
Episode 10: November 3rd, 2013
Mark Chapman presents highlights from the Premier League, plus a look back at Saturday's goals. While the fixture list might be relatively quiet, with just two games, the day's action is sure to be explosive with South Wales rivals Cardiff and Swansea going head-to-head. The clash at the Cardiff City Stadium is the first-ever top-flight meeting of the two sides. Elsewhere Everton take on Tottenham in what is, if last season is anything to go by, sure to be an equally entertaining encounter. Two stoppage-time goals earned the Toffees a last-gasp 2-1 victory last term, and new Everton boss Roberto Martinez will be after more of the same as he looks to build on his side's impressive start to this campaign.
Episode 20: February 3rd 2014
Highlights from the heavyweight clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, a game that could have a huge impact on the race for the 2014 Premier League title. Plus, highlights from West Brom v Liverpool, Arsenal v Crystal Palace and a look back at all of Saturday's goals.
Episode 9: October 27th, 2013
Mark Chapman presents highlights from a busy day of Premier League action. With Jose Mourinho having replaced Manuel Pellegrini as Real Madrid manager, the two now do battle in the Premier League, with Mourinho's Chelsea hosting Pellegrini's Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Sunderland meet Newcastle in the Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Light, with the Black Cats desperate for points after a wretched start to the season. Tottenham's form has been encouraging so far in this campaign, and the London side were aiming to rack up another three points against newly-promoted Hull City. The day's other fixture pits Swansea against West Ham at the Liberty Stadium.
Episode 21: February 9th 2014
Highlights and reaction from the day's Premier League fixtures, introduced by Mark Chapman. Two sides with aspirations of Champions League qualification meet at White Hart Lane, where Tottenham host Everton. Recent encounters have been tight, and their sixth draw in 12 meetings earlier in the season was notable only for Tottenham's controversial decision to allow goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to play on after suffering a head injury and losing consciousness late in the game. Defending champions Manchester United have struggled at Old Trafford under new manager David Moyes this season, but the visit of Fulham has traditionally provided home comforts. United have won 17 of the last 18 league meetings in Manchester, and Fulham's wretched defensive record this season does not hint at an upset.