A light-hearted look at the United Kingdom's Premier League action, rounding-up the weekend's football action.
Match of the Day 2 (Season 3)
20th August 2006 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2006-08-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles is joined by Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock and Lee Dixon for highlights of the first Sunday fixtures of the new Premiership season.
27th August 2006 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2006-08-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highlights as Chelsea met Blackburn and Aston Villa took on Newcastle. Jose Mourinho has strengthened his squad since Chelsea's 1-0 defeat the last time they visited Ewood Park. And while Aston Villa fans have high expectations following the appointment of Martin O'Neill as manager, Newcastle are also hoping for a successful season with Glenn Roeder at the helm.
10th September 2006 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2006-09-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles presents highlights of this afternoon's clash between West Ham and Aston Villa at Upton Park.
17th September 2006 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2006-09-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles presents highlights of this afternoon's clash between champions Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. And fellow big guns Arsenal travel to Old Trafford looking for their first Premiership win over Manchester United since May 2002. Plus action from yesterday's other Premiership games.
24th September 2006 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2006-09-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles presents highlights from today's clash between Newcastle United and Everton.
1st October 2006 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2006-10-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles is joined by Gavin Peacock and Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd to present highlights from today's clash between Manchester United and Newcastle United. There's also action from West Ham v Premiership newcomers Reading, the North West derby Blackburn v Wigan and high-flyers Portsmouth's match against Spurs. Plus highlights from this weekend's other Premiership games.
15th October 2006 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2006-10-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highlights from today's Premiership clash between Newcastle and Bolton at St James' Park.
22nd October 2006 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2006-10-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highlights from today's big Premiership games, as Manchester United welcome Liverpool to their Old Trafford home. Plus Lancashire hosts a derby at Ewood Park, where Bolton Wanderers face Blackburn Rovers, and there's a London clash between Spurs and West Ham. Elsewhere, promoted Reading take on Arsenal in the clubs' first-ever league meeting and at the Riverside, Middlesbrough will be looking for a home win over Newcastle United.
29th October 2006 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2006-10-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highlights of today's Premiership match between West Ham and Blackburn Rovers at Upton Park, a fixture which last year saw the Hammers claw back an early deficit to finish 3-1 victors. Plus a round-up of all the weekend's action with Adrian Chiles.
5th November 2006 (Episode 10)
Air date: 2006-11-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highlights of today's three top-flight matches, with Adrian Chiles. It's derby day in London as Spurs take on Chelsea at White Hart Lane and West Ham play host to Arsenal at Upton Park. Meanwhile, Aston Villa entertain Blackburn Rovers at Villa Park. Plus there's a review of yesterday's Premiership action.
12th November 2006 (Episode 11)
Air date: 2006-11-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highlights of today's two top-flight tussles. Arsenal are unbeaten at home to Liverpool since 2000 and will be looking to extend that record, while Reading welcome Tottenham to the Madejski Stadium for the first meeting of the two clubs since they were in the same division in the 1930s.
19th November 2006 (Episode 12)
Air date: 2006-11-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highlights of today's two top-flight tussles. Hosts Blackburn Rovers and visitors Tottenham both finished in the top six last season, but Spurs were unbeaten in their last five games in this fixture. Also Wigan played host to Aston Villa. While the Latics did the double over them last season, Villa have been revitalised under Martin O'Neill.
26th November 2006 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2006-11-26
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The top two in the Premiership - Manchester United and Chelsea - come together at Old Trafford in what promises to be one of the games of the season so far. Plus action from Newcastle v Portsmouth and Tottenham v Wigan.
3rd December 2006 (Episode 14)
Air date: 2006-12-03
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Action from the Goodison Park clash between Everton and West Ham United plus a review of yesterday's seven top-flight tussles, including Arsenal v Spurs, Middlesbrough v Manchester United and Wigan v Liverpool.
10th December 2006 (Episode 15)
Air date: 2006-12-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Action from the London derby at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea clashed with rivals Arsenal. Can Arsene Wenger's men avoid a fourth successive defeat to the reigning champions in their first meeting since Ashley Cole 's acrimonious move from north to west London? Plus the goals and talking points thrown up by all of Saturday's games, which included the Manchester derby and Tottenham against struggling Charlton Athletic.
17th December 2006 (Episode 16)
Air date: 2006-12-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles hosts highlights of the weekend's clashes in the Premiership, including Everton v Chelsea, West Ham taking on Manchester United and the visit of Spurs to Manchester City.
14th January 2007 (Episode 17)
Air date: 2007-01-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles is joined by studio guests to review the day's Premiership action, including Tottenham Hotspur against Newcastle United and Everton's clash with Reading. After a slow start to the season, Spurs are looking an outside bet for a Champions League spot, and will hope to boost their chances with three points against the Magpies.
21st January 2007 (Episode 18)
Air date: 2007-01-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles is joined by Alan Hansen and Lee Dixon, whose former club Arsenal entertained league leaders Manchester United in today's top Premiership clash. Also featuring action from Wigan Athletic v Everton.
4th February 2007 (Episode 19)
Air date: 2007-02-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles and guests review today's sole Premiership game, Tottenham's home clash with Manchester United at White Hart Lane.
11th February 2007 (Episode 20)
Air date: 2007-02-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Today's Premiership action, featuring Arsenal v Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers v Fulham.
25th February 2007 (Episode 21)
Air date: 2007-02-25
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles presents highlights of today's Carling Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea.
4th March 2007 (Episode 22)
Air date: 2007-03-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Two local derbies take centre stage today with Bolton taking on Blackburn, and West Ham v Spurs.
18th March 2007 (Episode 23)
Air date: 2007-03-18
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highlights of Aston Villa v Liverpool, Charlton Athletic v Newcastle United and Everton v Arsenal.
1st April 2007 (Episode 24)
Air date: 2007-04-01
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highlights of this afternoon's Premiership clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Reading at White Hart Lane. Plus, all the goals from yesterday's matches.
15th April 2007 (Episode 25)
Air date: 2007-04-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highlights of today's FA Cup semi-final between Blackburn Rovers and Chelsea at Old Trafford and the two Premiership fixtures between Wigan and Spurs and Everton and Charlton.
22nd April 2007 (Episode 26)
Air date: 2007-04-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Highlights of the day's Premiership action, including Chelsea's visit to St James ' Park for an encounter with Newcastle United and Aston Villa's home match against Portsmouth.
29th April 2007 (Episode 27)
Air date: 2007-04-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles presents highlights of Arsenal v Fulham at the Emirates Stadium, where the visitors were looking for points to help move away from the Premiership trap door. The Gunners will be wanting to take the maximum points from Lawrie Sanchez 's Cottagers, in order to secure a top four finish and a place in next season's Champions League. Plus all the goals from yesterday's matches.
6th May 2007 (Episode 28)
Air date: 2007-05-06
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Adrian Chiles introduces highlights of the Premiership clash between Arsenal and Chelsea as the Gunners attempt to salvage a Champions League qualifying spot. Plus all the goals from yesterday's eight matches.
