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20th August 2003: International Friendly
Match of the Day - S40 - E2
Highlights of England's friendly with Croatia, played earlier this evening at Ipswich's Portman Road ground ahead of September's crucial Euro 2004 qualifiers against Macedonia and Liechtenstein.
Match of the Day: Season 40 - 52 Episode s
40x1 - 10th August 2003: FA Community Shield: Manchester United v Arsenal
August 10, 2003
Highlights from Cardiff's Millennium Stadium of today's FA Community Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season. League champions Manchester United are under scrutiny following their sale of David Beckham to Real Madrid, while FA Cup winners Arsenal will be hungry to succeed after last year's defeat by Liverpool.
40x2 - 20th August 2003: International Friendly
August 20, 2003
Highlights of England's friendly with Croatia, played earlier this evening at Ipswich's Portman Road ground ahead of September's crucial Euro 2004 qualifiers against Macedonia and Liechtenstein.
40x3 - 29th August 2003: European Super Cup: AC Milan v Porto
August 29, 2003
Highlights of the European Super Cup between Champions' League winners AC Milan and Uefa Cup champions Porto at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco.
40x4 - 6th September 2003: Euro2004 Qualifier
September 6, 2003
A crucial Euro 2004 double-header for England this week begins with a trip to Macedonia. With Liechtenstein coming to Old Trafford on Wednesday, captain David Beckham knows that his side must target a maximum return of six points ahead of the probable group seven decider away to Turkey on 11 October to realise their dreams of competing in Portugal next year.
40x5 - 10th September 2003: Euro2004 Qualifier
September 10, 2003
Highlights from England's group seven clash with Liechtenstein at Old Trafford earlier this evening, as well as Wales' home game against Finland, Germany v Scotland and Northern Ireland v Armenia.
40x6 - 24th September 2003: Uefa Cup
September 24, 2003
Manchester City v Lockeren. Coverage from the City of Manchester Stadium of this first-round, first-leg UEFA Cup tie. The Blues entertain the Belgian side after comfortably defeating Welsh non-league side TNS to achieve their first place in Europe for 24 years, and will be looking to the experience of Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman and David Seaman among others.
40x7 - 4th October 2003: Scottish Premier League
October 4, 2003
Rangers v Celtic. Coverage of the first Old Firm derby of the season from Ibrox. The Bhoys will want to take an early lead in the race for the Scottish Premier League title - last season they had to stand by as their rivals took a clean sweep of domestic trophies.
40x8 - 15th October 2003: Uefa Cup
October 15, 2003
Kevin Keegan's men travel to Belgium for the second leg of this first-round UEFA Cup match. The last encounter between the two sides saw the Blues secure a 3-2 victory - will they put in a repeat performance?
40x9 - 9th November 2003: FA Cup First Round
November 9, 2003
Highlights of today's FA Cup first round proper games, which saw League Division Two and Three teams enter the fray.
40x10 - 9th November 2003: FA Cup First Round: Accrington Stanley v Huddersfield Town
November 9, 2003
Coverage of this season's FA Cup starts with a first-round tie at the Interlink Express Stadium. Can the third-division visitors avoid an upset against Conference opposition?
40x11 - 15th November 2003: Euro 2004 Playoff
November 15, 2003
Russia v Wales. Coverage of Wales's trip to Russia for the first-leg of their Euro playoff. Mark Hughes' men - among them Ryan Giggs, John Hartson and Gary Speed - are trying to reach their first major finals since 1958.
40x12 - 16th November 2003: International Friendly
November 16, 2003
Highlights of this afternoon's friendly between England and Denmark at Old Trafford, a chance for Sven-Goran Eriksson to begin shaping his squad ahead of next summer's trip to the Euro 2004 finals.
40x13 - 19th November 2003: Euro 2004 Playoff
November 19, 2003
Wales v Russia. Coverage from the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, of the return leg of Wales' Euro 2004 playoff against Russia. Following Saturday's away game in Moscow, Mark Hughes' men will know exactly what is required of them if Wales are to reach their first championship finals since 1958. With an impressive home record - just three losses since May 2000 - and 72,000 fans urging them on, hopes of ending that depressing 45-year run will be high.
40x14 - 19th November 2003: FA Cup First Round Replays
November 19, 2003
Highlights of today's FA Cup first-round replays, plus news of the Euro 2004 playoffs.
40x15 - 27th November 2003: Uefa Cup
November 27, 2003
Newcastle United v FC Basel. The Toon Army go into this Uefa Cup second-round, second-leg tie with both home advantage and a 3-2 lead after they came twice from behind to win in Switzerland three weeks ago. Goals from Laurent Robert, Titus Bramble and Shola Ameobi were sufficient to see off the threat from the outfit who eliminated Liverpool from the Champions League last season, and Bobby Robson's team will be anxious to make progress in this competition, especially in the light of an indifferent start to their Premiership campaign.
40x16 - 30th November 2003: Euro 2004 Finals Draw
November 30, 2003
Barry Davies and Garth Crooks are in Lisbon for the draw for next summer's Euro 2004 finals, with Alan Hansen , Peter Schmeichel and John Motson joining Gary Lineker in the studio.
40x17 - 6th December 2003: FA Cup Second Round
December 6, 2003
FA Cup second-round highlights, including Telford United v Brentford.
40x18 - 7th December 2003: FA Cup Second Round
December 7, 2003
Burton Albion v Hartlepool. Coverage of this FA Cup second-round tie at Eton Park. Nigel Clough's Conference side face a tricky test against their second-division visitors, Hartlepool, the first team ever managed by Clough's famous father Brian. Three non-league clubs progressed from this stage last year and today's winners could potentially draw a lucrative tie with Premiership opposition.
40x19 - 15th December 2003: Match against Poverty
December 15, 2003
Coverage from FC Basel's St Jakob-Park Stadium, Switzerland, of a match organised by the United Nations and FIFA to raise money and awareness about poverty. Ronaldo and his Real Madrid team-mate Zinedine Zidane captain two all-star teams, with players from many top European clubs also taking part.
40x20 - 15th December 2003: FA Cup Second Round Replays
December 15, 2003
Highlights of tonight's FA Cup replays.
40x21 - 3rd January 2004: Scottish Premier League
January 3, 2004
Celtic v Rangers. Action from the second Old Firm derby of the season. Rangers have not won at Parkhead for nearly four years but cannot afford to slip up as they seek to retain the title. Celtic will look to the guile of Henrik Larsson and John Hartson to maximise home advantage.
40x22 - 3rd January 2004: FA Cup Third Round
January 3, 2004
Southampton v Newcastle United. Coverage of this all-Premiership FA Cup third-round clash from St Mary's. The home side blitzed Tottenham 4-0 at the same stage last season but Gordon Strachan's men will face a tough test this evening, with one-time Southampton player Alan Shearer desperate to lead the Magpies to their first major silverware since 1969.
40x23 - 4th January 2004: FA Cup Third Round
January 4, 2004
Yeovil Town v Liverpool. Is a giant-killing on the cards in this eagerly awaited FA Cup third-round tie from Huish Park in Somerset? Before winning promotion last season, the Third Division side had claimed a record 20 league scalps in their non-league days. Adding to that total would kill off Liverpool's sole realistic hope of domestic silverware this season. The winners in 2001 will be looking to the likes of Michael Owen , Steven Gerrard and Harry Kewell to guard against a massive shock exit. There will also be highlights of Aston Villa v Manchester United.
40x24 - 14th January 2004: FA Cup Third Round Replays
January 14, 2004
FA Cup third-round replay highlights as clubs chase a place in the last 32 to keep alive their dreams of playing in the final.
40x25 - 24th January 2004: FA Cup Fourth Round: Liverpool v Newcastle United
January 24, 2004
Coverage from Anfield of an FA Cup fourth-round clash between two top teams who usually produce a goal glut. Newcastle last won the competition in 1955, while Liverpool lifted the trophy just three years ago. Neither team has done themselves justice in the Premiership this season, so progress here to the last 16 is vital for respective managers Gerard Houllier and Bobby Robson.
40x26 - 24th January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Tunisia v Rwanda
January 24, 2004
The opening group A match of the 23rd competition sees the hosts face the infamous giant-slayers Rwanda at the Rades Stadium, Tunis.
40x27 - 24th January 2004: FA Cup Fourth Round
January 24, 2004
FA Cup fourth-round highlights - Telford at home to Millwall plus Arsenal v Middlesbrough, and Liverpool v Newcastle.
40x28 - 25th January 2004: FA Cup Fourth Round
January 25, 2004
Manchester City v Tottenham. Coverage of this all-Premiership FA Cup fourth-round tie from the City of Manchester Stadium. Kevin Keegan's men face Spurs following their third-round replay against Leicester, a 3-1 result that ended a 14-match run without a win. Spurs are looking for their first silverware since 1999's League Cup. But they are without striker Freddie Kanoute , who is playing in the African Cup of Nations for Mali.
40x29 - 25th January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Cameroon v Algeria
January 25, 2004
Mark Bright presents coverage from Sousse of the defending champions' first match in group C against Algeria.
40x30 - 25th January 2004: African Cup of Nations
January 25, 2004
Highlights of the day's play: Cameroon v Algeria and DR Congo v Guinea.
40x31 - 26th January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Senegal v Burkina Faso
January 26, 2004
Mark Bright with action from group B as Senegal - led by Liverpool forward El Hadji Diouf - take on Burkina Faso in El Menzah.
40x32 - 26th January 2004: African Cup of Nations
January 26, 2004
Highlights from Senegal v Burkino Faso. Also in group B, Kenya play Mali.
40x33 - 27th January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Nigeria v Morocco
January 27, 2004
Mark Bright presents coverage of this group D clash at the Monastir Stadium. Led by a host of Premiership stars, including Arsenal's Nwankwo Kanu , Nigeria are among the favourites to win. Morocco, however, have some stars of their own, including Coventry's Youssef Safri.
40x34 - 27th January 2004: African Cup of Nations
January 27, 2004
Highlights of today's group D games, in which Nigeria took on Morocco and South Africa played Benin.
40x35 - 28th January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Tunisia v DR Congo
January 28, 2004
What will be the outcome of tonight's group A fixture at the Rades Stadium between two pre-tournament favourites?
40x36 - 28th January 2004: African Cup of Nations
January 28, 2004
Highlights of today's games. Tunisia play DR Congo, while Rwanda take on Guinea.
40x37 - 29th January 2004: African Cup of Nations
January 29, 2004
Mark Bright presents coverage of this group C tie in Sfax. Will the defending champions have an easy ride - or will the striking power of Adam and Peter Ndlovu result in a surprise win for the newcomers?
40x38 - 29th January 2004: African Cup of Nations
January 29, 2004
Garth Crooks introduces highlights of today's group C ties. Defending champions Cameroon face Zimbabwe. And Algeria and Egypt, two strong North African teams, come face-to-face in Sousse, Tunisia.
40x39 - 30th January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Senegal v Kenya
January 30, 2004
Mark Bright introduces coverage of this group B match in Bizerte. In 2002 Senegal narrowly lost the final on penalties to Cameroon - can they go one better this time around?
40x40 - 30th January 2004: African Cup of Nations
January 30, 2004
Highlights from group B matches, with defending champions Cameroon playing underdogs Kenya in Bizerte.
40x41 - 31st January 2004: African Cup of Nations: Nigeria v South Africa
January 31, 2004
Coverage of today's group D match between tournament heavyweights Nigeria and South Africa. Having failed to make an impact in the last World Cup, both countries will be going all out to be crowned kings of the continent. Premiership fans should get to see some familiar faces in action, including Nigeria's Nwankwo Kanu , Jay-Jay Okocha and Aiyegbeni Yakubu.
40x42 - 31st January 2004: African Cup of Nations
January 31, 2004
Group D action, with Nigeria v South Africa plus Morocco v tournament minnows Benin.
40x43 - 1st February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Tunisia v Guinea
February 1, 2004
Coverage of the group A game between Tunisia and Guinea from the Rades Stadium, Tunis. It's the final match of the group for the two sides and both will be under pressure to reach the knockout stages. Plus highlights of Rwanda v DR Congo.
40x44 - 2nd February 2004: African Cup of Nations
February 2, 2004
Highlights of Tunisia v Guinea, and Rwanda v DR Congo.
40x45 - 2nd February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Senegal v Mali
February 2, 2004
Coverage of Senegal's group B clash with Mali in El Menzah. It's the final group game for both teams and they're expected to be battling for the top spot, so a particularly hard-fought match is likely. Plus highlights of Burkina Faso v Kenya.
40x46 - 3rd February 2004: African Cup of Nations
February 3, 2004
The final games from group B as teams struggle for a place in the final eight. Senegal and Mali meet in El Menzah. Plus, Burkina Faso face an emerging Kenyan side in Bizerte.
40x47 - 3rd February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Cameroon v Egypt
February 3, 2004
Cameroon take on Egypt in the final group C game. Cameroon's developing striker Samuel Eto'o will be one to watch, as will Egypt's young forward Mido and playmaker Ahmed Hassan , who will need to be at his best to pick apart a defence that conceded no goals in the tournament until penalties in the final. With brief highlights of Algeria v Zimbabwe.
40x48 - 4th February 2004: African Cup of Nations
February 4, 2004
Best of the action from today's final games in group C. Defending champions Cameroon meet Egypt in Monastir in a match expected to decide who finishes top of the group. In the other game, 1990 champions Algeria face tournament newcomers Zimbabwe in Sousse.
40x49 - 4th February 2004: African Cup of Nations: Morocco v South Africa
February 4, 2004
Coverage of today's final group D match between Morocco and South Africa. Both sides are previous tournament winners but were handed a tough draw when they were placed together in a group with Nigeria. Fans will have had one eye on proceedings in Sfax where Nigeria took on Benin. Brief highlights follow the main game.
40x50 - 4th February 2004: FA Cup Fourth Round Replays
February 4, 2004
Highlights of today's FA Cup fourth-round replays. Which clubs have made it through the last 16 - and have there been any shock defeats?
40x51 - 5th February 2004: African Cup of Nations
February 5, 2004
Highlights of today's group D games in which Nigeria - whose side should feature Premiership stars such as Jay-Jay Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu - take on Benin, while former champions South Africa play Morocco.
40x52 - 7th February 2004: African Cup of Nations
February 7, 2004
Coverage of one of today's two quarter-final matches from Tunisia. With the competition down to the knockout stage, each of the eight remaining teams could be just two games away from the final. Today's match sees a group A team take on a side from group B.
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