Episode
Match of the Day 2: MOTD2 - 4th May 2025
Overview
Mark Chapman presents action from the latest matches, including Chelsea v Liverpool at Stamford Bridge and Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United at AMEX Stadium. The Reds were looking to complete at double over Chelsea, having beaten them 2-1 at Anfield in October. Newcastle continued their bid to earn Champions League football next season with a potentially difficult assignment away to the Seagulls. Plus, West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford v Manchester United at Gtech Community Stadium.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day 2
- Season
- Season 21
- Episode
- Episode 29
- Air date
- 2025-05-04
Episode context
MOTD2 - 4th May 2025 is Episode 29 in Season 2024/25 of Match of the Day 2. It aired on 2025-05-04.
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Episode 28: MOTD2 - 27th April 2025
Mark Chapman introduces highlights of the day's two Premier League games, with runaway leaders Liverpool hosting Spurs and Manchester United travelling to Bournemouth. The Cherries are unbeaten in three previous meetings between the sides, and Andoni Iraola's men are vying to complete a first ever league double over United after winning 3-0 at Old Trafford earlier this season. It's largely been a campaign to forget for the Red Devils, who need points to avoid finishing in the bottom half of the Premier League for the very first time. Liverpool remain firmly on course to clinch a second Premier League title despite a shock defeat at Fulham earlier in March. The Reds have already beaten Tottenham twice this season and have scored four goals in each of the previous three clashes with them at Anfield. Mark and his guests also look back at all the goals and talking points from Saturday's five matches.
Episode 30: MOTD2 - 11th May 2025
Mark Chapman presents action from the latest Premier League matches, including Liverpool v Arsenal at Anfield and Newcastle United v Chelsea at St James' Park. Champions Liverpool entertained an Arsenal side looking to finish second in the table for the third successive season. Elsewhere, Newcastle and the Blues were looking to move a step closer to securing qualification for the UEFA Champions League. Plus, Manchester United v West Ham United, Nottingham Forest v Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace.
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Episode 27: MOTD2 - 20th April 2025
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Episode 31: MOTD2 - 18th May 2025
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Episode 26: MOTD2 - 13th April 2025
Kelly Somers presents action from the day's Premier League matches, including Liverpool v West Ham United at Anfield and Newcastle United v Manchester United at St James' Park. Liverpool were looking to move a step closer to the title when they hosted a West Ham side who were looking to show how much they had improved since losing the reverse fixture 5-0 in December. Elsewhere, Newcastle were looking to complete a double over the underachieving Red Devils, having prevailed 2-0 at Old Trafford. Plus, Chelsea v Ipswich Town, Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur and a round-up of yesterday's goals
Episode 25: MOTD2 - 6th April 2025
Mark Chapman presents action from the latest Premier League matches, including Manchester United v Manchester City at Old Trafford and Fulham v Liverpool at Craven Cottage. United are looking to complete a double over their neighbours after winning 2-1 at Etihad Stadium in December. Liverpool were aiming to move a step closer to winning the title, but were held to a 2-2 draw by the Cottagers at Anfield. Plus, Brentford v Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton and a round-up of Saturday's goals
Episode 24: MOTD2 - 16th March 2025
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Episode 23: MOTD2 - 9th March 2025
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Episode 22: MOTD2 - 23rd February 2025
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Episode 21: MOTD2 - 16th February 2025
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Episode 20: MOTD2 - 2nd February 2025
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Episode 19: MOTD2 - 26th January 2025
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