Episode
Match of the Day 2: MOTD2 - 25th August 2019
Overview
Mark Chapman presents highlights of Sunday’s two mouthwatering fixtures from the Premier League. Reigning champions Manchester City are the first side in action on Sunday afternoon, with Pep Guardiola’s side making the long trip to the south coast to face AFC Bournemouth. Tottenham Hotspur – the side that saw off City in last season’s Champions League quarter-final – are also in action, taking on a Newcastle United side who will be desperate to start the season well under new boss Steve Bruce. There is also a round-up of the goals from Saturday’s top-flight games.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day 2
- Season
- Season 16
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2019-08-25
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
MOTD2 - 25th August 2019 is Episode 3 in Season 2019/20 of Match of the Day 2. It aired on 2019-08-25. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 2: MOTD2 - 18th August 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights from today’s two Premier League games, in which Chelsea hosted Leicester City and Crystal Palace visited newly promoted Sheffield United. For Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard, it would be a first home match in charge, with the midfield legend sure to get a rousing reception from the Stamford Bridge faithful. There will also be a round-up of the goals from yesterday’s top-flight games.
Episode 4: MOTD2 - 1st September 2019
The Premier League puts on its Sunday best with the raucous atmosphere and riveting action of the North London derby, plus an intriguing game between ambitious Everton and Wolves. Arsenal are unbeaten at home to Tottenham in the Premier League since 2010 and came from behind to deservedly win 4-2 in the corresponding fixture last season. Both clubs broke their transfer records over the summer in an attempt to bridge the gap at the top of the table. Everton and Wolves finished as the best of the rest outside the top six last season and have also spent heavily over the summer. Wolves won 3-1 at Goodison Park in the New Year, although the headlines went to a black cat on the pitch which held up play for several minutes. There’s also a round-up of all the goals from Saturday’s eight games.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: MOTD2 - 11th August 2019
Highlights of the final three matches of the opening weekend of the new Premier League season, including Frank Lampard’s league debut as Chelsea boss at Manchester United. Lampard, Chelsea’s all-time record scorer, took his Derby side to Old Trafford last season in the League Cup, with his side winning on penalties. Can he enjoy a similar dream result in what is the highlight of the first round of games? Newcastle take on Arsenal as they adjust to life without Rafa Benitez, while 2015-16 title winners Leicester host last season’s surprise package Wolves.
Episode 5: MOTD2 - 15th September 2019
Mark Chapman and guests discuss the goals, drama and major talking points from today’s two Premier League fixtures. Everton began this campaign with ambitions of breaking into the top six, and they travelled to Bournemouth today having played out a thrilling 2-2 draw on the south coast last season, in which both teams ended with ten men. In today’s other contest, Watford hosted Arsenal having beaten the Gunners just once at home since 1987.
Episode 6: MOTD2 - 22nd September 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s four mouthwatering fixtures from the Premier League, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all in action. Chelsea face Liverpool in a heavyweight clash at Stamford Bridge. It is the second meeting between the clubs this season after European champions Liverpool won the Uefa Super Cup on penalties against Europa League winners Chelsea last month following an entertaining 2-2 draw between the sides. They day’s other games see West Ham take on Manchester United at the London Stadium, Wolves travel to Crystal Palace and Arsenal host promoted Aston Villa. There will also be a round-up of the goals from the seven Premier League’s games to have already taken place this weekend.
Episode 7: MOTD2 - 29th September 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s only match in the Premier League as Leicester host Newcastle at the King Power Stadium. Brendan Rodgers’ side have started the season in superb form with their England stars - past, present and potentially future - in top form. Jamie Vardy, James Maddison and Hamza Choudhury have been to the fore as they have negotiated a tricky run of games in style. Newcastle are still finding their feet under new boss Steve Bruce but enjoyed a landmark victory at Champions League finalists Tottenham.
Episode 8: MOTD2 - 6th October 2019
Highlights from an action-packed day featuring four Premier League games, with Arsenal, Chelsea and both Manchester clubs amongst the teams on duty. Champions Manchester City face a tricky encounter with Wolves, who were one of just six teams to take points off Pep Guardiola’s side last season. City’s local rivals Manchester United, meanwhile, travel to Tyneside to face a Newcastle side managed by former Red Devils player Steve Bruce. Bournemouth face a testing away game at Arsenal, where they have lost all four of their previous Premier League matches, while Southampton host Chelsea. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches, presented by Reshmin Chowdhury.
Episode 9: MOTD2 - 20th October 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the mouthwatering contest between arch rivals Manchester United and Liverpool. Despite being title hopefuls in recent seasons, Liverpool are winless on their last five league visits to Old Trafford, although they secured a goalless draw last season on their way to just missing out on a maiden Premier League title.
Episode 10: MOTD2 - 27th October 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today’s mouthwatering fixtures from the Premier League, with Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United and Arsenal all in action. Liverpool host Spurs in a heavyweight clash at Anfield in what is the first meeting between the sides since last season’s Champions League final. The day’s other games see Manchester United travel to Norwich, Arsenal entertain Crystal Palace and Newcastle take on Wolves. There will also be a round-up of the goals from the six Premier League’s games to have already taken place this weekend.
Episode 11: MOTD2 - 3rd November 2019
Mark Chapman presents highlights of today's two fixtures from the Premier League as Crystal Palace host Leicester and Tottenham travel to play Everton at Goodison Park. Brendan Rodgers's Leicester side have started the season in superb form as they attempt to break the stranglehold of the established big six teams and qualify for the Champions League. They take on a Palace team that have posted some impressive results of their own. Tottenham and Everton, on the other hand, have both endured wretched starts to the campaign and will be looking to find some form to ignite their seasons. There will also be a round-up of the goals from the eight Premier League games to have already taken place this weekend.
Episode 12: MOTD2 - 10th November 2019
Highlights from today’s three Premier League games, including the mouthwatering clash between title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield. Last season Liverpool were crowned champions of Europe but narrowly missed out on a first league title since 1990. They ended second to City despite an incredible haul of 97 points – the third highest in top-flight history. The only game the Merseysiders lost came against Pep Guardiola’s side, so victory at Anfield would be a huge step towards a first Premier League title for them. Elsewhere, Wolves and Aston Villa lock horns at Molineux, while Manchester United host Brighton at Old Trafford. There is also analysis of the goals and incidents from the rest of the weekend’s matches, presented by Mark Chapman.
Episode 13: MOTD2 - 24th November 2019
Mark Chapman introduces highlights from Bramall Lane as Sheffield United host Manchester United in today's Premier League clash. Newly promoted Sheffield United have impressed on their return to the top flight and will be hoping to add another high-profile scalp to a campaign that has already seen the Blades defeat Arsenal and Everton. You can also catch up on all of the goals and talking points from Saturday's eight fixtures.