Episode
Match of the Day 2: MOTD2 - 31st March 2019
Overview
Mark Chapman presents highlights and discussion of the day’s two Premier League games, with title-chasing Liverpool hosting Spurs and struggling Cardiff at home to Chelsea. Liverpool have a fantastic recent home record against Tottenham, with only one defeat in 24 Premier League meetings at Anfield. However, they can ill-afford a repeat of last season’s game, in which Harry Kane denied them victory with a stoppage-time penalty. Cardiff were thumped 4-1 at Chelsea back in September and both sides are desperate for the three points as they seek to reach their goals at opposite ends of the table. There’s also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday’s seven games, including Fulham against Manchester City.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day 2
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 27
- Air date
- 2019-03-31
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
MOTD2 - 31st March 2019 is Episode 27 in Season 2018/19 of Match of the Day 2. It aired on 2019-03-31. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 26: MOTD2 - 17th March 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s two Premier League games, including title-chasing Liverpool’s trip to struggling Fulham. In a crucial day at the top of the table, Chelsea were also in action, travelling to Merseyside for a battle of the Blues against Everton.
Episode 28: MOTD2 - 7th April 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s Premier League action featuring Everton’s clash with top four-chasing Arsenal.
In their meeting at Goodison Park last season, the Gunners thrashed the Toffees 5-2 in a pulsating match after Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off.
More episodes from this season
Episode 25: MOTD2 - 10th March 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s three Premier League games, including the blockbuster clash between Arsenal and Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Red Devils have already won at the Emirates this season courtesy of a superb 3-1 victory in the FA Cup fourth round. With the battle for Champions League qualification places intensifying, this game could carry huge significance in the race for the top four. Elsewhere, title-chasing Liverpool welcome Burnley to Anfield, and Chelsea face a Wolves side that beat them earlier this season. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches.
Episode 29: MOTD2 - 14th April 2019
Highlights of a potentially critical day in the Premier League title race, as Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield and Manchester City travel to Crystal Palace. For the Merseysiders, it could be a chance to lay to rest the ghosts of their 2-0 loss to Chelsea in April 2014. The Reds had looked on course to win their first Premier League title that season, but defeat at Anfield – precipitated by Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip – ultimately saw them pipped at the post by Manchester City. City, meanwhile, also face a tricky task as they take on a Palace side that beat them 3-2 in the reverse fixture thanks to an Andros Townsend wonder goal. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches.
Episode 24: MOTD2 - 3rd March 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s three Premier League games, including the Merseyside derby, where Everton will try to derail Liverpool’s title challenge. The Toffees have not beaten the Reds since 2010 but will hope to capitalise on any nerves from Jurgen Klopp’s side. Liverpool last won the league in 1990, meaning they have yet to lift the Premier League trophy. There’s another derby match in west London, where relegation-threatened Fulham host a Chelsea side desperate for points in their bid to earn a top-four spot. The day’s third game sees Watford host Leicester at Vicarage Road, with the Hornets hoping to avenge December’s 2-0 defeat to the Foxes. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches.
Episode 30: MOTD2 - 21st April 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s three Premier League matches, along with all the goals from yesterday’s top-flight games. Liverpool continued their quest for a first league title in almost 30 years against Cardiff City, while Everton hosted Manchester United and Crystal Palace visited Arsenal in a London derby.
Episode 23: MOTD2 - 24th February 2019
Mark Chapman introduces highlights and reaction from the day’s two Premier League games, including Manchester United v Liverpool at Old Trafford. It promised to be a fascinating clash between two north west rivals, with United, resurgent under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, taking on Liverpool, who have the league title firmly in their sights. The day’s other game was in London, with Arsenal hosting Southampton at the Emirates.
Episode 31: MOTD2 - 28th April 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s two Premier League matches that could have huge ramifications at the top end of the table. Title-chasing Manchester City face a tricky trip to play struggling Burnley. They were held 1-1 last season at Turf Moor, but have since beaten Sean Dyche’s side 5-0 twice already this season. Elsewhere, Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford in a match that could prove decisive in the hotly contested battle for a place in the Champions League. Plus all the goals from the rest of the weekend’s games.
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.
Episode 32: MOTD2 - 5th May 2019
Mark Chapman introduces the goals, action and reaction from the day’s three Premier League fixtures, including Chelsea’s home game against FA Cup finalists Watford. Watford have beaten Chelsea only once in 15 encounters in all competitions, but that win was an emphatic 4-1 victory last season. The day’s other games see Arsenal versus Brighton and Manchester United’s trip to relegated Huddersfield. Huddersfield won last season’s corresponding fixture 2-1 in what remains one of the standout moments of their two-year Premier League stay.
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 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.