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1st September 2001: World Cup Qualifier: Germany v England
Match of the Day - S38 - E4
Coverage of the vital World Cup qualifier between Germany and England at Munich's Olympic Stadium.
Match of the Day: Season 38 - 54 Episode s
38x1 - 12th August 2001: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v Liverpool
August 12, 2001
Gary Lineker and Alan Hansen present highlights of the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season, with the big-spending Premier League champions Manchester United taking on FA Cup holders Liverpool.
38x2 - 15th August 2001: International Friendly: England v Netherlands
August 15, 2001
Highlights of the friendly match between England and Holland played earlier at White Hart Lane. With the World Cup qualifying match in Germany looming, Sven Goran Eriksson's England will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run of five matches.
38x3 - 24th August 2001: UEFA Super Cup: Liverpool v Bayern Munich
August 24, 2001
Coverage of this year's Super Cup match from Stade Louis II in Monaco as Uefa Cup holders Liverpool take on Champions' League winners Bayern Munich to decide the top club team in Europe.
38x4 - 1st September 2001: World Cup Qualifier: Germany v England
September 1, 2001
Coverage of the vital World Cup qualifier between Germany and England at Munich's Olympic Stadium.
38x5 - 5th September 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v Albania
September 5, 2001
Following Saturday's clash against Germany, England will be aiming to impose themselves on the unfancied Albanians at St James' Park in their penultimate World Cup qualifier.
38x6 - 13th September 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Torpedo Moscow
September 13, 2001
Coverage of tonight's Uefa Cup first-round, first-leg match from Portman Road.
38x7 - 6th October 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v Greece
October 6, 2001
Coverage from Old Trafford of this vital World Cup qualifying tie, as England take on Greece in their final group nine match. Victory for England this afternoon will almost certainly guarantee a place in next year's World Cup finals. However, anything less than a win will allow Germany a chance of automatic qualification.
38x8 - 18th October 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Helsingborgs IF
October 18, 2001
Coverage from Portman Road of this Uefa Cup second round, first leg tie. Following their success against Torpedo Moscow in the first round of the championship, Ipswich face another tough test when they take on Swedish side Helsingborgs. The Blues, however, have a proud European tradition at home, having never been beaten there by a continental side, and a win for them tonight would see them in a comfortable position for the return leg in November.
38x9 - 1st November 2001: UEFA Cup: Helsingborgs IF v Ipswich Town
November 1, 2001
Coverage of this Uefa Cup second-round, second-leg match from the Olympiastadion in Helsingborg, Sweden. Ipswich have yet to reproduce last season's level of consistency in their matches so far this campaign, but the away victory over Torpedo Moscow in the last round will boost hopes of progressing past tonight's opponents, despite the disappointing 0-0 draw in the first leg. Plus action from Rangers' away leg versus Dynamo Moscow.
38x10 - 10th November 2001: International Friendly: England v Sweden
November 10, 2001
Extended highlights from Old Trafford of today's friendly between England and Sweden. Having secured their place in the World Cup finals, England - under the tutelage of Sven Goran Eriksson - begin their build-up with a difficult game.
38x11 - 17th November 2001: FA Cup First Round
November 17, 2001
Highlights of the day's action in the first round of the FA Cup, plus a roundup of other fixtures.
38x12 - 18th November 2001: FA Cup First Round
November 18, 2001
Hereford United v Wrexham. Coverage of this first round FA Cup tie from Edgar Street, the home of Hereford United. As both clubs look to begin a potentially money-spinning cup run, will it be another famous victory for a non-league side over league opposition?
38x13 - 22nd November 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Inter Milan
November 22, 2001
Gary Lineker introduces the coverage from Portman Road as George Burley 's Ipswich Town take on Italian giants Inter Milan in this Uefa Cup third-round, first-leg tie.
38x14 - 28th November 2001: FA Cup First Round Replays
November 28, 2001
Highlights from some of the key first round FA Cup replay matches, presented by Gary Lineker.
38x15 - 8th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round
December 8, 2001
The best of the action from FA Cup second-round day as teams set their sights on tackling one of the big clubs in the third round.
38x16 - 9th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round
December 9, 2001
Canvey Island v Northampton Town. Coverage from the second round of the FA Cup, the last round before the Premiership and first division clubs join in.
38x17 - 19th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round Replays
December 19, 2001
Highlights from some of the key second-round FA Cup replay matches.
38x18 - 5th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round
January 5, 2002
Highlights of today's FA Cup third round matches where lower divisions compete against the giants of the Premiership.
38x19 - 6th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Macclesfield Town v West Ham United
January 6, 2002
Coverage of this third-round FA Cup tie from Moss Rose, as Glenn Roeder's Hammers look to exhibit their pedigree against third division Macclesfield.
38x20 - 6th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Aston Villa v Manchester United
January 6, 2002
Coverage of this third-round FA Cup tie, as John Gregory 's Aston Villa welcome Manchester United to Villa Park. Between them, these two sides have won the competition 17 times, Aston Villa last savouring victory in 1957 when they beat today's opponents in the final.
38x21 - 16th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round Replays
January 16, 2002
Highlights from some of the key third-round FA Cup replay matches which must be decided tonight.
38x22 - 26th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round
January 26, 2002
Highlights of today's FA Cup fourth-round games, presented by Gary Lineker, with Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.
38x23 - 27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Arsenal v Liverpool
January 27, 2002
Coverage from Highbury of this FA Cup fourth-round tie as Arsenal meet Liverpool, the side who beat them in last year's FA Cup final. Michael Owen, who scored two Liverpool goals in last year's final, has shown outstanding form this season. Arsenal, however, have taken four of the six possible points in their Premiership encounters this season.
38x24 - 27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Ipswich Town v Manchester City
January 27, 2002
Coverage from Portman Road of the final FA Cup fourth-round game. Manchester City and Ipswich Town face a close contest: City are flying high in Division One while Ipswich have regained some form but are still languishing near the foot of the Premiership.
38x25 - 6th February 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round Replays
February 6, 2002
Highlights of tonight's replays in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with the winners just three matches away from the final at Cardiff's Millennium stadium in May.
38x26 - 13th February 2002: International Friendly: Netherlands v England
February 13, 2002
Highlights of tonight's Holland v England friendly match played at the futuristic Amsterdam Arena. England will be seeking revenge following their 2-0 defeat at home to the Dutch last August - their only defeat so far under Sven Goran Eriksson. But it could also offer an opportunity to try out some not so famous names in preparation for this summer's World Cup finals.
38x27 - 16th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round
February 16, 2002
Gary Lineker introduces highlights from today's FA Cup fifth-round ties, including Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers, Walsall v Fulham and West Bromwich Albion v Cheltenham.
38x28 - 17th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round: Everton v Crewe Alexandra
February 17, 2002
Fifth-round coverage from Goodison Park where Premiership side Everton take on First Division Crewe Alexandra.
38x29 - 17th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round: Newcastle United v Manchester City
February 17, 2002
Coverage from St James ' Park where Newcastle play host to Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round.
38x30 - 27th February 2002: FA Cup Fifth Round Replays
February 27, 2002
Gary Lineker presents highlights of all the FA Cup fifth-round replays, with analysis from Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.
38x31 - 9th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Newcastle United v Arsenal
March 9, 2002
The sixth round of the FA Cup sees the two Premiership heavyweights clash in a quarter-final tie at St James ' Park. Bobby Robson 's Newcastle will be looking to continue their fine recent tradition in the competition, while Arsenal are favourites to go one better than last year when they were beaten finalists.
38x32 - 10th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round: Middlesbrough v Everton
March 10, 2002
Coverage from the Riverside Stadium of the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Steve McClaren's Middlesbrough, whose progress to this stage included the defeat of Manchester United, and Walter Smith's Everton, who eventually overcame Crewe to claim a place in the last eight.
38x33 - 10th March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round
March 10, 2002
Highlights from all the weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals, with Ray Stubbs.
38x34 - 23rd March 2002: FA Cup Sixth Round Replay
March 23, 2002
Highlights of today's FA Cup sixth-round replay between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Highbury. The winners will earn a semi-final tie against Middlesbrough.
38x35 - 27th March 2002: International Friendly
March 27, 2002
Action from tonight's England v Italy friendly. Plus highlights of France v Scotland.
38x36 - 14th April 2002: FA Cup Semi Finals
April 14, 2002
Coverage from Villa Park of the second of today's FA Cup semi-finals, a west London derby between Fulham and Chelsea. There are also highlights of the other semi-final between Middlesbrough and Arsenal that was played at Old Trafford earlier today.
38x37 - 17th April 2002: International Friendly
April 17, 2002
Action from England's final home World Cup warm-up game as they take on Paraguay at Anfield.
38x38 - 4th May 2002: FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Chelsea
May 4, 2002
Highlights of today's FA Cup final clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, the first all-London final in 20 years, from the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
38x39 - 6th May 2002: Women's FA Cup Final: Fulham v Doncaster Belles
May 6, 2002
Coverage of the women's FA Cup final from Selhurst Park, London. Fulham had few problems reaching the final, sweeping aside Charlton 4-1 in the semi-final, while Doncaster left it to the last minute, before two goals from England captain Karen Walker secured them a 3-1 victory over Tranmere.
38x40 - 8th May 2002: Uefa Cup Final: Feyenoord v Borussia Dortmund
May 8, 2002
Coverage from Rotterdam of the first of the two big end-of-season European club-competition finals. Both teams earned their place with semi-final wins over Milanese opposition. Feyenoord edged out Inter 3-2 on aggregate, while Dortmund's 4-0 thrashing of AC Milan in the semi-final first-leg ensured their progress.
38x41 - 21st May 2002: International Friendly: England v South Korea
May 21, 2002
Highlights of England's latest World Cup warm-up game from Jeju in South Korea, where they take on the tournament co-hosts South Korea, who are coached by Dutchman Guus Hiddink.
38x42 - 26th May 2002: International Friendly: England v Cameroon
May 26, 2002
Highlights from Kobe in Japan of England's final warm-up game against Cameroon, before they kick off their World Cup finals campaign against Sweden in a week's time.
38x43 - 31st May 2002: World Cup 2002
May 31, 2002
As the world's greatest football tournament begins in Japan and South Korea, the BBC kicks off its extensive coverage with highlights of today's opening game in Seoul, the Group A clash between reigning champions France and Senegal.
38x44 - 1st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Republic of Ireland v Cameroon
June 1, 2002
Mick McCarthy's men - minus captain Roy Keane - start their Group E campaign by facing Cameroon in Niigata, Japan.
38x45 - 1st June 2002: World Cup 2002: Germany v Saudi Arabia
June 1, 2002
Today's second Group E game comes from Sapporo, Japan.
38x46 - 1st June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 1, 2002
Highlights of Ireland's match against Cameroon, who are hope to become Africa's first-ever World Cup semi-finalists. Plus Germany v Saudi Arabia and Uruguay v Denmark.
38x47 - 2nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Argentina v Nigeria
June 2, 2002
Argentina take on Nigeria in the opening game of Group F from Kashima in Japan.
38x48 - 2nd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Spain v Slovenia
June 2, 2002
Spain start their Group B campaign against rank outsiders Slovenia in Gwangju, South Korea.
38x49 - 2nd June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 5, 2002
Action from all of today's matches, including England's opening game against Sweden, Argentina v Nigeria - also in Group F- plus the Group B matches between Spain and Slovenia, and Paraguay and South Africa.
38x50 - 3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Croatia v Mexico
June 6, 2002
A Group G match from Niigata in Japan.
38x51 - 3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002: Brazil v Turkey
June 3, 2002
Brazil take on Turkey in Group C.
38x52 - 3rd June 2002: World Cup 2002
June 3, 2002
Action from all of today's encounters in Japan and South Korea, including the Group C match between four-times winners Brazil and Euro 2000 quarter-finalists Turkey, and the Group G clashes between Italy and Ecuador, and potential dark horses Croatia and Mexico.
38x53 - 4th June 2002: World Cup 2002: China v Costa Rica
June 4, 2002
Gary Lineker unveils this Group C clash from Gwangju, South Korea, in which debutants and rank outsiders China take on fellow underdogs Costa Rica.
38x54 - 4th June 2002: World Cup 2002: South Korea v Poland
June 4, 2002
Co-hosts South Korea begin their Group D campaign.
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