Episode
Match of the Day 2: MOTD2 - 17th May 2015
Overview
Mark Chapman introduces highlights from the day's two Premier League fixtures. The early match sees Swansea welcome Manchester City to the Liberty Stadium. The Swans have enjoyed a good first full season under manager Garry Monk and will want to end it strongly against Manuel Pellegrini's City side, whose form has tailed off badly after Christmas. It took Manchester United a while to adapt to new manager Louis van Gaal's methods, but since Christmas they have enjoyed an excellent run of form. Arsenal are the day's visitors to Old Trafford, a ground at which they beat the Red Devils in the FA Cup in March thanks to a goal from former United striker Danny Welbeck. There is also a chance to see all the goals from Saturday's top-flight games.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day 2
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 31
- Air date
- 2015-05-17
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
MOTD2 - 17th May 2015 is Episode 31 in Season 2014/15 of Match of the Day 2. It aired on 2015-05-17. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 27: MOTD2 - 19th April 2015
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Episode 26: MOTD2 - 12th April 2015
Gabby Logan presents highlights of Sunday's two Premier League derbies, in which Manchester United host Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers take on Chelsea. Manchester United have historically held the edge over their crosstown rivals, but in recent years City have emerged as genuine Premier League heavyweights, claiming title wins in 2011-12 and 2013-14. They have won their last four games against the Red Devils, and have claimed three successive wins at Old Trafford, including an emphatic 3-0 victory last season and a remarkable 6-1 win in 2011. The day's other game sees title hopefuls Chelsea make the short trip across west London to face relegation-threatened Queens Park Rangers. The Blues won 2-1 when the sides met at Stamford Bridge earlier this season but have failed to score in their last two Premier League games at Loftus Road. There's also a chance to see all the goals and major incidents from Saturday's seven matches.
Episode 25: MOTD2 - 5th April 2015
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day's two Premier League fixtures. In the lunchtime kick-off Champions League hopefuls Tottenham visit struggling Burnley at Turf Moor. The sides have already met three times this season, with Tottenham winning the league fixture at White Hart Lane before prevailing after a replay in an FA Cup third round tie. In the day's other match, Sunderland host Newcastle in the Tyne-Wear derby. The Black Cats boast a brilliant recent record against their bitter rivals, having won the last four league matches between the sides for the first time in the 116-year history of the fixture. There's also a chance to see all the goals and major incidents from Saturday's seven matches.
Episode 24: MOTD2 - 22nd March 2015
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day's three Premier League fixtures, in which Liverpool and Manchester United renew their rivalry at Anfield, while long-time leaders Chelsea head to Hull and relegation-threatened QPR host Everton. Hull had only beaten Chelsea once in 90 years prior to this fixture, and never in the Premier League. Chelsea were 2-0 winners in the reverse fixture, which was marred by two Chelsea players being booked for diving and Gary Cahill lucky not to be sent off for a second yellow card after taking a tumble to try and win a penalty. At Anfield, the two most successful clubs in the English game faced each other in a game that had ramifications for their pursuit of Champions League qualification. The previous two meetings, both at Old Trafford, ended 3-0, with Manchester United avenging last season's home defeat with a comprehensive victory in December.
Episode 23: MOTD2 - 15th March 2015
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Episode 22: MOTD2 - 1st March 2015
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League games, which includes defending champions Manchester City's trip to Liverpool. In this fixture last season, the two title rivals produced a thrilling contest which was settled by Philippe Coutinho's late goal, earning Liverpool a 3-2 victory at Anfield after City had fought back from 2-0 down. That win put Brendan Rodgers' side in the driving seat in the race for the Premier League title with four games to go, although City ultimately emerged victorious. The day's other game sees Arsenal host Everton at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners look to keep their fight for a top-four place on course. Everton have struggled this season and will be hoping to finish the campaign with a flourish.
Episode 21: MOTD2 - 22nd February 2015
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Episode 20: MOTD2 - 8th February 2015
Mark Chapman presents coverage of the day's three Premier League matches. Burnley welcome West Brom to Turf Moor in a crucial battle towards the foot of the table. When the two sides met earlier in the season, the Baggies inflicted a heavy 4-0 defeat on the newly promoted Clarets, but since then Sean Dyche's side have found their feet in the Premier League and are now a different proposition. Stoke face a tricky trip to play Newcastle. The Potters have come away with three points on just one of their five Premier League visits to St James' Park, but they have won the last two games at home against the Magpies by the same scoreline: 1-0. West Ham host Manchester United in the last fixture of the day. The Red Devils have taken 34 points from their last 12 Premier League games against the Hammers and last lost in this fixture back in 2007. Last season, Manchester United won 2-1 courtesy of a wonder goal from current skipper Wayne Rooney.