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- Season 43
- Episode 23
11th November 2006
Match of the Day - S43 - E23
Action from eight top-flight fixtures and the FA Cup first round.
Match of the Day: Season 43 - 73 Episode s
43x1 - 13th August 2006: FA Community Shield: Chelsea v Liverpool
August 13, 2006
Highlights of this afternoon's Community Shield match in which Premiership champions Chelsea took on FA Cup winners Liverpool at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.
43x2 - 16th August 2006: International Friendly
August 16, 2006
England v Greece. Old Trafford is the venue for new England manager Steve McClaren's first game in charge - a friendly against the European champions.
43x3 - 19th August 2006
August 19, 2006
On the first day of the new Premiership season, Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's eight games. Newcomers Sheffield United kick off against Liverpool and Watford, also promoted, travel to Everton while Reading's first ever top-flight game is at home to Middlesbrough. Arsenal face Aston Villa, Newcastle take on Wigan, Tottenham are away to Bolton, West Ham clash with Charlton, and Blackburn entertain Portsmouth.
43x4 - 23rd August 2006
August 23, 2006
As the new Premiership season gets into full swing, Gary Lineker hosts highlights of tonight's top-flight battles which saw Manchester United travel to Charlton and Chelsea pay a visit to Middlesbrough. In other games, Aston Villa took on runaway Championship winners Reading, Blackburn hosted Everton, Fulham entertained Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City clashed with Portsmouth.
43x5 - 26th August 2006
August 26, 2006
Today's Premiership highlights saw a daunting tie for Watford as they played host to Manchester Utd, while Liverpool took on West Ham Utd in a repeat of the FA Cup final. In other games, Manchester City faced Arsenal, Tottenham entertained Everton, Chariton hosted Bolton, Fulham clashed with Sheffield Utd and Wigan played newcomers Reading.
43x6 - 2nd September 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier
September 2, 2006
England v Andorra. New England manager Steve McClaren faces his first meaningful test as qualification begins for Euro in a clash with an unfancied outfit.
43x7 - 3rd September 2006: International Friendly
September 3, 2006
Brazil v Argentina. Arsenal's pristine new Emirates Stadium hosts a friendly between two football giants.
43x8 - 5th September 2006: International Friendly
September 5, 2006
Wales v Brazil. The top-ranking team in the world take on John Toshack 's side in this friendly match from Tottenham's White Hart Lane stadium.
43x9 - 6th September 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier
September 6, 2006
England v FYR Macedonia. England's bid to qualify for Euro 2008 continues with a tricky trip to eastern Europe, where they face their old sparring partners FYR Macedonia - a team who proved tough opponents during qualifying for Euro 2004.
43x10 - 9th September 2006
September 9, 2006
Gary Lineker presents the day's Premiership action that saw Arsenal play their second fixture at their new home, the Emirates Stadium, against Middlesbrough, where they were looking to chalk up their first win of the season. Elsewhere, Chelsea welcomed Charlton, Tottenham Hotspur travelled to early leaders Manchester United and Portsmouth welcomed Wigan.
43x11 - 16th September 2006
September 16, 2006
Gary Lineker , Mark Lawrenson and Alan Hansen present highlights from today's Premiership matches, including the London derby between Tottenham and Fulham, and Newcastle's battle with West Ham.
43x12 - 23rd September 2006
September 23, 2006
Ray Stubbs presents highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, which saw Reading manager Steve Coppell welcome former club Manchester United to the Madejski Stadium. Chelsea travelled to neighbours Fulham hoping to avoid a repeat of last season's 1-0 defeat, and Liverpool entertained Spurs at Anfield.
43x13 - 30th September 2006: Women's World Cup Qualifier
September 30, 2006
France v England. Coverage of the women's World Cup Group Five qualifier at the Stade de la Route de Lorient in Rennes. Unbeaten so far, Hope Powell's side need just one point to progress to next year's finals in China.
43x14 - 30th September 2006
September 30, 2006
Gary Lineker presents today's Premiership highlights, which saw champions Chelsea take on Aston Villa, Liverpool travel to Bolton, Manchester City visit Everton and Sheffield United play Middlesbrough.
43x15 - 7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier: England v Macedonia
October 7, 2006
England take on the unpredictable former Yugoslav republic in a Euro 2008 qualifier at Old Trafford.
43x16 - 7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier: Denmark v Northern Ireland
October 7, 2006
Coverage of this Euro 2008 Group F encounter at the Parken Stadion.
43x17 - 7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifiers
October 7, 2006
Highlights of today's Euro 2008 qualifiers involving the home countries. Presented by Ray Stubbs.
43x18 - 11th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier
October 11, 2006
Gary Lineker presents highlights of England's potentially tricky Euro 2008 qualifier away to Croatia. The match comes just four days after Macedonia's visit to Old Trafford.
43x19 - 14th October 2006
October 14, 2006
Champions Chelsea are at Reading, Arsenal host Watford and Liverpool tackle Blackburn. Meanwhile Wigan take on Manchester Utd, Aston Villa play Spurs and Portsmouth welcome West Ham.
43x20 - 21st October 2006
October 21, 2006
Portsmouth face stiff competition as they pay a visit to champions Chelsea, who they'll be hoping to beat for the first time since 1957. Plus, a resurgent Aston Villa take on Fulham and lowly Charlton take on fellow strugglers Watford.
43x21 - 28th October 2006
October 28, 2006
Highlights of Arsenal and Everton's meeting at the Emirates Stadium. Plus champions Chelsea visit Sheffield United and Liverpool host Aston Villa.
43x22 - 4th November 2006
November 4, 2006
Highlights from former European champions Liverpool's encounter with Reading. Plus Manchester United host Portsmouth.
43x23 - 11th November 2006
November 11, 2006
Action from eight top-flight fixtures and the FA Cup first round.
43x24 - 12th November 2006: FA Cup First Round
November 12, 2006
Weymouth Town v Bury. Coverage from the Wessex Stadium of the FA Cup first-round match between Conference side Weymouth Town, who are unbeaten at home this season, and League Two strugglers Bury.
43x25 - 15th November 2006: International Friendly
November 15, 2006
Netherlands v England. Coverage from the Amsterdam ArenA of a match loaded with more significance than its status as a friendly international would suggest.
43x26 - 18th November 2006
November 18, 2006
Defending champions Chelsea host West Ham, and Arsenal are put to the test at home to Newcastle.
43x27 - 25th November 2006
November 25, 2006
Highlights of today's Premiership clashes, including Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal.
43x28 - 29th November 2006
November 29, 2006
Gary Lineker casts his eye over all the midweek Premiership action. Among the highlights, Manchester United continue their pursuit of the title as they take on Everton at Old Trafford, while current champs Chelsea meet Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.
43x29 - 2nd December 2006
December 2, 2006
Highlights of the Arsenal v Spurs London derby and Middlesbrough v Man United.
43x30 - 3rd December 2006: FA Cup Second Round
December 3, 2006
Salisbury City v Nottingham Forest. Can the Conference South outfit topple the League One high-flyers at Old Sarum in this FA Cup second-round clash? Forest thumped Yeading 5-0 to get here but they will be facing confident opponents buoyed by a bumper crowd at their compact home ground.
43x31 - 9th December 2006
December 9, 2006
Highlights of Old Trafford's Manchester derby, where City will hope to win for the first time since 1974. Elsewhere Liverpool host Fulham and Newcastle visit Blackburn.
43x32 - 16th December 2006
December 16, 2006
Highlights include Portsmouth's visit to Arsenal, Aston Villa 's home game with Bolton, Reading against Blackburn and Charlton v Liverpool.
43x33 - 23rd December 2006
December 23, 2006
Highlights of today's clashes, involving the whole of the Premiership. Aston Villa host Man Utd, Chelsea travel to Wigan, Arsenal are at home to Blackburn, Liverpool take on Watford and Newcastle meet Spurs.
43x34 - 26th December 2006
December 26, 2006
Boxing Day Premiership fixtures, where Man Utd, Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers will be hoping for festive cheer with home victories at the expense of Wigan Athletic, Reading and Newcastle Utd.
43x35 - 30th December 2006
December 30, 2006
Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's Premiership clashes, including the west London derby between Chelsea and Fulham, and Manchester United against Reading, Sheffield United v Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool.
43x36 - 1st January 2007
January 1, 2007
A typically packed New Year's Day fixture list sees most of the Premiership's teams in action. Newcastle attempt to dent Manchester United's title hopes, while high-flying Portsmouth entertain Spurs.
43x37 - 6th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round: Tamworth v Norwich City
January 6, 2007
The FA Cup third round opens at the Lamb Ground, where for the second year running the ambitious Conference side vie for giant-killing status against Championship opponents.
43x38 - 6th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round: Liverpool v Arsenal
January 6, 2007
A tough first test awaits the current FA Cup holders as their defence gets under way at Anfield.
43x39 - 6th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round
January 6, 2007
Highlights from all today's FA Cup third-round ties, including Arsenal's trip to Cup holders Liverpool. Elsewhere, in-form Championship side Birmingham City host Newcastle United and little non-league Tamworth face Norwich City at the Lamb.
43x40 - 7th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round: Manchester United v Aston Villa
January 7, 2007
Coverage of this mouth-watering, all-Premiership FA Cup third-round clash at Old Trafford, where the West Midlands side haven't won since 1983.
43x41 - 7th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round
January 7, 2007
Highlights of this afternoon's FA Cup third-round ties, including Manchester United v Aston Villa.
43x42 - 13th January 2007
January 13, 2007
Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including Chelsea's clash with Wigan Athletic at Stamford Bridge and Manchester United against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Plus, action from Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal and Watford v Liverpool.
43x43 - 17th January 2007: FA Cup Third Round Replay
January 17, 2007
Coverage of an FA Cup replay.
43x44 - 20th January 2007
January 20, 2007
Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's Premiership encounters, including the eagerly anticipated clash between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield. Plus, all the best action from Aston Villa v Watford, Newcastle United v West Ham United, Portsmouth v Charlton Athletic and Reading v Sheffield United.
43x45 - 27th January 2007: FA Cup Fourth Round: Luton Town v Blackburn Rovers
January 27, 2007
Coverage of the FA Cup fourth round as Premiership side Blackburn Rovers visit Championship opposition in the form of Luton Town.
43x46 - 27th January 2007: FA Cup Fourth Round: Manchester United v Portsmouth
January 27, 2007
Coverage of the FA Cup fourth-round tie between Premiership sides Manchester United and Portsmouth from Old Trafford.
43x47 - 27th January 2007: FA Cup Fourth Round
January 27, 2007
Highlights of today's FA Cup fourth-round fixtures, including Manchester United v Portsmouth, West Ham v Watford, Derby County v Bristol Rovers and Crystal Palace v Preston North End.
43x48 - 28th January 2007: FA Cup Fourth Round: Chelsea v Nottingham Forest
January 28, 2007
Today's FA Cup fourth-round clash at Stamford Bridge sees the lavishly-assembled Chelsea take on League One high-flyers Nottingham Forest.
43x49 - 31st January 2007
January 31, 2007
Highlights of Manchester United v Watford and Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers.
43x50 - 3rd February 2007
February 3, 2007
Highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton and the London derby in which Charlton took on Chelsea. Plus Watford's match with Bolton.
43x51 - 7th February 2007: International Friendly
February 7, 2007
England v Spain. Gary Lineker presents coverage of England's friendly at Old Trafford against Spain.
43x52 - 10th February 2007
February 10, 2007
Highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including the match between Manchester United and Charlton. Plus the action from all the other games, including Chelsea v Middlesbrough, West Ham v Watford and Newcastle v Liverpool.
43x53 - 14th February 2007: FA Cup Fourth Round Replay
February 14, 2007
Bolton Wanderers take on Arsenal in an FA Cup fourth-round replay at the Reebok Stadium.
43x54 - 17th February 2007: FA Cup Fifth Round: Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers
February 17, 2007
Two Premiership sides will meet in what is sure to be an enthralling contest.
43x55 - 17th February 2007: FA Cup Fifth Round: Manchester United v Reading
February 17, 2007
The fifth-round FA Cup bonanza continues as Manchester United take on Reading at Old Trafford.
43x56 - 17th February 2007: FA Cup Fifth Round
February 17, 2007
Highlights of today's FA Cup fifth-round matches, including Manchester United's clash with Reading and Chelsea against Norwich City.
43x57 - 18th February 2007: FA Cup Fifth Round: Preston North End v Manchester City
February 18, 2007
Coverage of this fifth-round FA Cup tie from Deepdale.
43x58 - 24th February 2007
February 24, 2007
Highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, including Fulham v Manchester United at Craven Cottage, Liverpool v Sheffield United and a crucial bottom of the table clash between Charlton and West Ham United.
43x59 - 28th February 2007: FA Cup Fifth Round Replay
February 28, 2007
Coverage of a fifth-round FA Cup replay.
43x60 - 3rd March 2007
March 3, 2007
Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's Premiership clashes, including Manchester United's daunting trek to Anfield to face Liverpool. Plus Arsenal v Reading and Portsmouth v Chelsea.
43x61 - 10th March 2007: FA Cup Sixth Round: Middlesbrough v Manchester United
March 10, 2007
Coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final clash from the Riverside.
43x62 - 11th March 2007: FA Cup Sixth Round: Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur
March 11, 2007
Chelsea take on Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
43x63 - 11th March 2007: FA Cup Sixth Round: Plymouth Argyle v Watford
March 11, 2007
The last of the weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals comes from Home Park where Championship side Plymouth host Premiership strugglers Watford.
43x64 - 13th March 2007: Manchester United v European XI
March 13, 2007
Coverage of this evening's friendly encounter at Old Trafford between Manchester United and a European XI, a match staged to commemorate two golden jubilees - the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome and United's 50 years of involvement in European competitions.
43x65 - 17th March 2007
March 17, 2007
Highlights, including Manchester United v Bolton, Chelsea v Sheffield United and West Ham v Blackburn.
43x66 - 24th March 2007: Euro 2008 Qualifiers
March 24, 2007
Highlights of today's crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers.
43x67 - 28th March 2007: Euro 2008 Qualifier: Italy v Scotland
March 28, 2007
Coverage of this Euro 2008 Group B encounter from Studio San Nicola in Bari.
43x68 - 28th March 2007: Euro 2008 Qualifiers
March 28, 2007
Gary Lineker presents highlights of England's Euro 2008 Group E match against Andorra at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, plus Northern Ireland's clash with Sweden at Windsor Park.
43x69 - 31st March 2007
March 31, 2007
Gary Lineker presents highlights, including Man Utd v Blackburn Rovers and Watford against Chelsea.
43x70 - 7th April 2007
April 7, 2007
Premiership highlights, including Chelsea v Spurs from Stamford Bridge, Portsmouth v Man Utd at Fratton Park, Arsenal v West Ham and Reading v Liverpool.
43x71 - 9th April 2007
April 9, 2007
Premiership highlights, featuring Charlton Athletic v Reading and Watford v Portsmouth.
43x72 - 14th April 2007: FA Cup Semi-Final: Manchester United v Watford
April 14, 2007
Coverage of the FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park. Premiership frontrunners Man Utd have an impressive pedigree in this competition, with a record 11 cup final triumphs. Watford, destined for relegation, are hoping to make only their second final in the club's history. However, their last FA Cup meeting against United provided a 1-0 shock win for the Hornets.
43x73 - 14th April 2007
April 14, 2007
Ray Stubbs presents today's Premiership clashes, including Arsenal v Bolton and Man City v Liverpool. Plus the FA Cup semi-final, Man Utd v Watford.
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