Match of the Day Annual 2023: (Annuals 2023)

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Elsewhere, Everton play Southampton, Leicester take on Southampton, Man Utd face Aston Villa, Swansea host Hull, West Brom welcome QPR and Stoke visit Chelsea. Gary Lineker introduces highlights and analysis of the day’s eight Premier League games, including the Merseyside derby and a London clash between Chelsea and Arsenal. Gary Lineker introduces live coverage of the first World Cup semi-final from the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte. Hosts Brazil must take on Germany without their injured talisman Neymar or suspended captain Thiago Silva. The current theme tune for the series is titled "Match of the Day". It was composed for the programme in 1970 by Barry Stoller, and was used for the first time on 15 August 1970.

Defending champions Manchester United hosted Stoke at Old Trafford, Arsenal met Fulham in a London derby, and Chelsea's pursuit of a first league title since 2006 concluded at home to a Wigan side that beat the Blues in the reverse fixture. One of the two Manchester clubs will win the title. They start the day level on points: City host relegation-threatened QPR, United travel to Sunderland. The day's early match saw Arsenal travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham. Arsene Wenger's side won there last season in April to help them on their way to fourth place and a Champions League spot. Top-flight new boys Crystal Palace faced a difficult trip to the Britannia Stadium to play Stoke, who were looking to make a strong start at home under new manager Mark Hughes. MATCH is the UK’s bestselling football annual and is top of Christmas wish lists for footy fans everywhere.Chelsea made the short hop to Fulham for a west London derby which is always keenly contested. The Blues are fighting for a Champions League place, and Fulham have shone at times this season as Martin Jol puts his own unique stamp on the Cottagers. Last time they met, they drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Gary Lineker presents highlights from a busy midweek of Premier League action, with analysis from Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer. Manchester United come up against a Sam Allardyce-managed West Ham for the first time since the Hammers' promotion. Allardyce masterminded Bolton to famous victories at Old Trafford in 2001 and 2002, with current West Ham skipper Kevin Nolan on target on both occasions. Gary Lineker presents highlights of the day's seven Premier League games, including Burnley's trip to title contenders Chelsea. The Blues won 3-1 at Turf Moor in their opening game of the season despite conceding the opening goal. Sean Dyche's Clarets were the bookmakers' favourites for relegation in August but have proved no pushover, and they will draw confidence from the 2-2 draw they earned at champions Manchester City in December.Inside the Match Annual 2023 you can find the ultimate guide to the 2022 World Cup, epic interviews with the stars, plus the UK and Ireland dream team and also discover everything you need to know about Messi, Ronaldo, Kane, Salah, Mbappé, Maguire, Hazard, Pogba and all the other top footballers. Motson, John (1992). Match of the Day – The Complete Record since 1964. BBC Books. ISBN 0-563-36406-8. Previous commentators have included Walley Barnes, Frank Bough, David Coleman, Jon Champion, Barry Davies, Tony Gubba, Stuart Hall, John Motson, Alan Parry, Idwal Robling, Gerald Sinstadt, Clive Tyldesley, Alan Weeks, and Kenneth Wolstenholme. As part of the show's 50th anniversary celebrations, Barry Davies returned to commentate. [36] [37] Current presenters [ edit ]

Title hopefuls Liverpool and Arsenal meet at Anfield, where the Gunners have been unbeaten in their last six visits. The predominant analysts for the 2021–22 season are Alan Shearer, Jermaine Jenas, Martin Keown, Danny Murphy, Micah Richards, and Ian Wright. Each live show typically features three analysts; highlights shows usually have two analysts. [34] Chelsea waved goodbye to manager Rafael Benitez by securing Champions League qualification with a 2-1 win over Everton last May. The two sides meet again at Stamford Bridge, with Champions League football again on the top of both sides' priorities list. Pressure at both ends of the table will be intense with just three weeks of the season remaining. The day's games include Manchester United's trip to Crystal Palace, the relegation showdown between Hull and Burnley, and fellow strugglers Aston Villa's game with West Ham at Villa Park. In the early evening match, Everton welcome their Merseyside adversaries to Goodison Park. Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could feature in his 30th and last Premier League derby against the Toffees before his move to play in America.

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of Arsenal against Liverpool, Manchester United playing host to Southampton, Reading v Chelsea, Tottenham's visit to Norwich, Everton facing West Brom, and West Ham's short trip to Fulham. Premier League awards UK highlights to BBC Sport (2019-2022)" (Press release). Premier League. Archived from the original on 30 January 2018 . Retrieved 16 September 2018. Premier League fixtures: BBC to show Bournemouth v Crystal Palace, Norwich v Everton". BBC Sport. 5 June 2020. Archived from the original on 19 August 2020 . Retrieved 1 September 2020. We also hear from fans of the show including Sir Alan Sugar, Sue Johnston, Piers Morgan and Russell Brand. Barry Stoller, who composed the iconic Match of the Day music, talks for the very first time about how the tune became the most recognised theme tune on television beating EastEnders and Dr Who! There are also special performances of the music by Lethal Bizzle and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Gary Lineker (since 1999). Lineker had worked as an analyst during his predecessor Des Lynam's tenure. Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan, and Dan Walker have stood in for Lineker.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa have struggled hugely at home this season and face another title contender in Jose Mourinho's Chelsea.Gary Lineker presents highlights from the crucial clash between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. The bitter cross-city rivals have been battling out at the top of the Premier League all season, and much could rest on this match.