Episode
Match of the Day 2: MOTD2 - 12th August 2018
Overview
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's three Premier League matches. New Arsenal manager Unai Emery faces a baptism of fire with his first taste of English top-flight football coming against last season's runaway champions Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium. The day's other two opening-round fixtures see Liverpool take on Manuel Pellegrini's new West Ham side and Burnley travel to Southampton. There is also a goals round-up of the seven other Premier League games that have taken place this weekend.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day 2
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2018-08-12
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
MOTD2 - 12th August 2018 is Episode 1 in Season 2018/19 of Match of the Day 2. It aired on 2018-08-12. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 3: MOTD2 - 26th August 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League matches, with Watford hosting Crystal Palace and Newcastle taking on Chelsea. The latter game sees the Blues looking to avenge their 3-0 loss at St James' Park on the final day of last season. There is also a chance to see all the goals and major incidents from Saturday's matches.
Episode 4: MOTD2 - 2nd September 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's Premier League matches, with newly promoted Cardiff hosting Arsenal, Manchester United travelling to Burnley and Watford taking on Tottenham at Vicarage Road. The last time Cardiff beat the Gunners in all competitions was a Division One match back in 1961. There is also a chance to see all the goals and major incidents from Saturday's matches.
Episode 5: MOTD2 - 16th September 2018
Mark Chapman reviews the day's Premier League action, introducing highlights of Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley at Molineux and Everton v West Ham United at Goodison Park. Wolves had made a promising start to life back in the top flight, including a very encouraging 1-1 draw against champions Manchester City last month, while Marco Silva had made a solid start to his tenure as Toffees' boss. Plus, a chance to see all the goals from yesterday's games.
Episode 6: MOTD2 - 23rd September 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League fixtures - West Ham United v Chelsea at the London Stadium and Arsenal v Everton at the Emirates Stadium. The Hammers began the season very badly, losing their opening four fixtures, so manager Manuel Pellegrini and the home supporters will have been hoping for a vast improvement against their London rivals. The Gunners lost their opening two games, but bounced back with victories over West Ham and Cardiff City to give new boss Unai Emery his first wins in English football.
Episode 7: MOTD2 - 30th September 2018
Highlights and reaction from the day's Premier League fixture between promoted Cardiff City and Burnley, introduced by Jason Mohammad. Both sides have endured a tough start to the domestic season but Cardiff went into the game on a 13-match unbeaten run in this fixture spanning 11 years. There's also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday's eight games, including Chelsea v Liverpool.
Episode 8: MOTD2 - 7th October 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights of Sunday's three Premier League fixtures, headlined by the heavyweight clash between between Liverpool and Manchester City. The day's other games are the London derby between Fulham and Arsenal and Southampton's meeting with Chelsea. There is also a chance to catch up on all of the goals from the weekend's previous games.
Episode 9: MOTD2 - 21st October 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights from the day's Premier League game between Everton and Crystal Palace, plus analysis of the goals and incidents from Saturday's games. Everton recruited manager Marco Silva this summer after a disappointing 2017-18 campaign and spent £35m to prise Brazilian forward Richarlison away from Watford, but their early-season form has been inconsistent. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, will once again hope for a moment of magic from Wilfried Zaha, who has already scored in away wins against Fulham and Huddersfield this season.
Episode 10: MOTD2 - 28th October 2018
Highlights from the day's Premier League games, featuring Manchester United's clash with Everton at Old Trafford, Chelsea's visit to Burnley and Crystal Palace facing Arsenal.
Episode 11: MOTD2 - 4th November 2018
Highlights from the day's Premier League games, including champions Manchester City taking on Southampton. Also playing were Chelsea, who have made an impressive start to the season under new manager Maurizio Sarri. They take on Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. Presenter Mark Chapman also brings you all the goals and talking points from Saturday's matches.
Episode 12: MOTD2 - 11th November 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights from a busy day in the Premier League, including the Manchester derby, with Pep Guardiola's City hosting Jose Mourinho's United. Chelsea face Everton, while Arsenal are up against Wolves and Liverpool meet Fulham. There is also a round-up of goals from the other Premier League games that have taken place this weekend.