Episode
Match of the Day 2: May 1st, 2011
Overview
The animosity between the clubs may have cooled in recent seasons, but the competitive fire still burns for rival managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger. Their head-to-head record is identical, but it is Ferguson who has emerged the victor in the last three meetings. Arsenal desperately need a reversal of fortune as they seek a first trophy since 2005.
Details
- Series
- Match of the Day 2
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 31
- Air date
- 2011-05-01
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
May 1st, 2011 is Episode 31 in Season 2010/11 of Match of the Day 2. It aired on 2011-05-01. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 30: April 24th, 2011
Colin Murray presents highlights of the Easter Day fixture between Bolton and Arsenal.
Episode 32: May 8th, 2011
Colin Murray introduces highlights from the day's Premier League matches. Chelsea travel to Manchester United looking to make amends for what has been a disappointing season for the Blues, who claimed a league and cup double last season. Victory at Old Trafford would be some comfort after Sir Alex Ferguson's side knocked them out of the Champions League. It is always a big game when Wolves play West Brom, and with both sides in the relegation battle, there will be even more riding on the match at Molineux. The day's other game sees Arsenal visit Stoke, where the Gunners left it very late for victory last season in a game marred by a serious injury to Aaron Ramsey.
More episodes from this season
Episode 29: April 17th, 2011
Colin Murray presents highlights of the Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool.
Episode 33: May 15th, 2011
Colin Murray introduces highlights from the day's five Premier League matches which have huge implications at the top and bottom of the table. High-flying Chelsea take on Newcastle at Stamford Bridge looking for an all-important victory, and fellow London club Arsenal look to sign off their home season in style against Aston Villa. At the bottom, Wigan take on West Ham at the DW Stadium in a crunch relegation clash, with precious points at stake for either side in their bid to beat the drop. Carling Cup winners Birmingham, who have struggled since winning that trophy at Wembley in February, host Fulham. Meanwhile, Liverpool meet Tottenham at Anfield, with both sides looking for the victory to help secure European football for next season.
Episode 28: April 10th, 2011
Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's Premier League programme which features two games. Blackpool entertain title-chasing Arsenal in a match which has huge significance at the top and bottom of the table. The Seasiders have been a revelation in their first season in the Premier League. Though they have picked up some notable scalps along the way, they have struggled lately and are in danger of relegation.
Episode 27: April 3rd, 2011
Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's Premier League programme, which features two fascinating games. Manchester City host Sunderland in a crucial clash hoping to avenge the 1-0 defeat they suffered at the Black Cats in August. Last season's corresponding fixture at Eastlands produced seven goals as City ran out 4-3 winners in a thrilling encounter. Fulham versus Blackpool is also an encounter with much at stake. The last time Blackpool faced Fulham at Craven Cottage, these sides were both in the third tier. That 1999 match ended 4-0 in Fulham's favour - a similar result this time would put a huge dent in the Ian Holloway's bid to keep Blackpool in the Premier League for a second season.
Episode 26: March 20th, 2011
Colin Murray presents highlights from today's two Barclays Premier League matches, as well as all the goals and talking points from yesterday's eight games. Today's fixtures include Liverpool's visit to the Stadium of Light, where they suffered a controversial 1-0 defeat to Sunderland last season when Darren Bent's winner found the net after deflecting off a beach ball thrown onto the pitch by a Reds fan. Also in action today were Chelsea, who hosted Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. City have a good recent record against the Blues, winning the last three meetings, with their talisman Carlos Tevez finding the net in all three games. The Argentine scored twice in this fixture last season, when City came from behind to win 4-2 in a lively encounter, which Chelsea ended with nine men after both Juliano Belletti and Michael Ballack were sent off.
Episode 25: March 6th, 2011
Colin Murray reviews the day's Premier League action, featuring Liverpool v Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur. United had already defeated the Reds twice at Old Trafford this season and were looking for their first win at Anfield since 2007, while Wolves were aiming to add Spurs to their list of impressive conquests at Molineux this term.
Episode 24: February 27th, 2011
Colin Murray presents highlights of the day's Premier League match at Upton Park, where West Ham host Liverpool. The Hammers are in real need of points near the foot of the table but have lost their last four matches against Liverpool, who are enjoying a revival under Kenny Dalglish. There are also highlights of Manchester City's home clash against Fulham, with Roberto Mancini's men looking for another home win at Eastlands to maintain their title hopes. Plus a full round-up of Saturday's Premier League action plus discussion on all the latest talking points.
Episode 23: February 20th, 2011
Highlights from the Black Country derby at the Hawthorns between relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Episode 22: February 13th, 2011
Colin Murray introduces highlights from the Premier League match between Bolton and Everton. The Reebok Stadium has proved to be a lucky ground for the visitors in recent seasons, with three victories in their last five visits, although Bolton did win last season's corresponding fixture 3-2. There is also another chance to see all the goals from Saturday's games with MOTD2's extensive round-up which includes all the major talking points and incidents.
Episode 21: February 6th, 2011
Colin Murray introduces highlights of the day's two Premier League fixtures. Chelsea entertain Liverpool at Stamford Bridge looking to avenge a 2-0 defeat at Anfield earlier this season. Carlo Ancellotti's side need a victory to maintain their hopes of winning a second successive title. At Upton Park, West Ham take on Birmingham. The two sides shared the points in an entertaining match at St Andrew's earlier this season as the Blues roared back from 2-0 down to snatch a point.