Episode
Match of the Day 2: MOTD2 - 16th December 2018
Overview
Mark Chapman introduces highlights and reaction from the day's three crucial Premier League matches, which include Liverpool taking on arch-rivals Manchester United. Jurgen Klopp's side have been among the Premier League pacesetters this season but have struggled against United in recent years - failing to win any of the last eight league meetings. Elsewhere on Sunday, there were two other intriguing clashes with Southampton taking on Arsenal and Chelsea travelling to Brighton. There is also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday's seven games, including Manchester City versus Everton.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day 2
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2018-12-16
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
MOTD2 - 16th December 2018 is Episode 16 in Season 2018/19 of Match of the Day 2. It aired on 2018-12-16. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 15: MOTD2 - 9th December 2018
Eilidh Barbour introduces highlights and reaction from St James' Park of the day's solitary Premier League fixture as struggling Newcastle United sought to tame Wolves. Newcastle are unbeaten in six previous Premier League meetings against Wolves, but Sunday's visitors have impressed with their enterprising style of play since returning to the top flight this season after a six-year absence. By contrast, Rafael Benitez's Newcastle took 11 games to earn their first league win of the campaign and have lacked a cutting edge. There's also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday's eight games, including Chelsea v Manchester City.
Episode 17: MOTD2 - 23rd December 2018
Mark Chapman introduces highlights and reaction from Goodison Park as Everton take on Tottenham in the final Premier League fixture prior to Christmas. Tottenham were looking to maintain their fine record of never having lost to Everton under Mauricio Pochettino's management. Last season they scored seven goals without reply over their two league meetings, including a 3-0 win at Goodison with Harry Kane twice on target. There's also a round-up of all the goals from the weekend's previous games, including Manchester City against Crystal Palace.
More episodes from this season
Episode 14: MOTD2 - 2nd December 2018
Highlights of three Premier League derbies, with Liverpool hosting Merseyside rivals Everton, Arsenal taking on Tottenham and another all-London clash between Chelsea and Fulham. Everton have not won away to rivals Liverpool since 1999 so are hoping for a change of fortune under new boss Marco Silva, who took charge this summer. There is also a debutant in the dugout at the north London derby, with Arsenal head coach Unai Emery hoping for a winning start against Tottenham. And at Stamford Bridge, west London pride is at stake as Chelsea take on newly promoted Fulham. Mark Chapman introduces all the action, as well as analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend's games.
Episode 18: MOTD2 - 30th December 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's four Premier League fixtures including Manchester City's visit to Southampton. The home team have won just once in eleven meetings with Pep Guardiola's side, and they were defeated 6-1 at the Etihad Stadium in November. In the day's other three matches, Manchester United host Bournemouth, West Ham United travel to Burnley and Crystal Palace face Chelsea.
Episode 13: MOTD2 - 25th November 2018
Mark Chapman presents highlights from Sunday's two games in the Premier League, featuring resurgent Arsenal's trip to Bournemouth. Both teams enjoyed strong starts to the season, but the Gunners have never lost at home to Bournemouth. In the day's other fixture, newly promoted Wolves hosted Huddersfield.
Episode 19: MOTD2 - 13th January 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's two Premier League games, with Tottenham hosting Manchester United and Everton facing Bournemouth. Manchester United head to London hoping to avenge their 3-0 defeat by Spurs at Old Trafford in August. Everton, meanwhile, are hoping to extend their perfect home record against Bournemouth, having won all five of their previous games against the Cherries at Goodison Park in all competitions. There is also a round-up of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend'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.
Episode 20: MOTD2 - 20th January 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights and discussion of the day's Premier League action, featuring two sides struggling to survive pitted against opponents who continue to thrive. Relegation-threatened Huddersfield Town conceded six goals against champions Manchester City early in the season and have only won one of their last 11 home games in this fixture. At Craven Cottage, Fulham face a Spurs side which have triumphed on their last four visits. There is also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday's games, including Arsenal v Chelsea.
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 21: MOTD2 - 3rd February 2019
Gabby Logan presents highlights and reaction of the day’s two heavyweight Premier League encounters as Manchester City entertain Arsenal and Manchester United visit Leicester. Manchester City host Arsenal looking to complete the league double over the Gunners for the second straight season. The 2017-18 champions won 2-0 at the Emirates earlier this campaign in what was Unai Emery’s first Premier League game as Arsenal boss. The day’s other game sees Manchester United travel to Leicester looking to extend their unbeaten run against the Foxes to 10 games in all competitions. There is also a round-up of all the goals from the weekend’s previous games, including Tottenham against Newcastle.
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 22: MOTD2 - 10th February 2019
Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea catches the eye as Mark Chapman presents highlights of Sunday’s Premier League matches. The second of Sunday’s fixtures is equally enticing with another of the title-chasers Tottenham taking on Leicester City at Wembley. There is also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday’s seven games, including Liverpool v Bournemouth.