Match of the Day - Season 29 / Year 2021

Liverpool v Arsenal. Highlights of the curtain-raiser to the top-flight campaign, held at Wembley Stadium.

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of Saturday's Premier League matches as top-flight football returns after a brief break. Reigning champions Liverpool could again be the team to beat this season, while all eyes will also be on newly-promoted trio Leeds, West Brom and Fulham.

Gary Lineker presents the best of the action and key analysis from all of today's Premier League fixtures, featuring the battle between newly-promoted Leeds United and Fulham.

All the action from the Premier League encounter at King Power Stadium. Leicester finished in a more than credible fifth place last season, but will have been disappointed to miss out on the Champions League places as their form dipped once the league restarted. In contrast, Burnley started the campaign slowly, but finished it strongly to end the season in 10th and their defensive organisation is likely to provide the Foxes with a difficult test this evening.

Gary Lineker presents all the highlights from Saturday's Premier League games, with Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea all in action. United visited Brighton, while Spurs hosted Newcastle and Chelsea were at newly-promoted West Brom.

Gary Lineker presents the best of the action and key analysis from all of the day's Premier League fixtures.

Gary Lineker presents the best of the action from Saturday's Premier League fixtures.

Gary Lineker presents the best of the action and key analysis from Saturday's games.

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of Saturday's Premier League fixtures, including the game between champions Liverpool and West Ham. The Merseysiders are unbeaten in their last eight games against the Hammers, but were given a scare when the sides met at Anfield earlier this year, eventually hitting back from 2-1 down to win 3-2 courtesy of a late Sadio Mane goal.

Gary Lineker presents action from the latest Premier League fixtures, including Everton v Manchester United at Goodison Park and Chelsea v Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge.

Gary Lineker presents highlights from today's Premier League games, including Chelsea's trip to Newcastle and Jose Mourinho's Tottenham taking on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool at Amex Stadium and Manchester City v Burnley at Etihad Stadium. Liverpool and the Citizens have dominated their respective fixtures in recent years, but a number of unpredictable results this season so far demonstrated the need to avoid complacency.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, featuring Chelsea v Leeds United at Stamford Bridge, Manchester City v Fulham at Etihad Stadium, West Ham United v Manchester United at London Stadium and Burnley v Everton at Turf Moor.

Gary Lineker introduces all the goals, highlights and talking points on another day of intrigue in the Premier League.

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the midweek Premier League action, including Tottenham's visit to champions Liverpool and Manchester City's home game with West Brom.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, featuring Crystal Palace v Liverpool at Selhurst Park, Southampton v Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium, Everton v Arsenal at Goodison Park and Newcastle United v Fulham at St James' Park.

Gary Lineker presents the best of the action and key analysis from all of the traditional Boxing Day Premier League fixtures, including Leicester City v Manchester United.

Gary Lineker introduces all the goals, highlights and talking points as the busy period of festive Premier League action continues.

Manchester United's home game with Wolves and the clash between promoted duo West Brom and Leeds at The Hawthorns are among the standout fixtures. There will also be chance to see all the goals from Monday's three games.

Mark Chapman presents Premier League highlights and analysis as champions Liverpool travel to Newcastle and Tottenham host Fulham.

Gary Lineker presents key highlights and analysis from Saturday's Premier League fixtures, including Leeds United's trip to title-chasing Tottenham Hotspur. In the day's other matches, West Bromwich Albion hosted Arsenal, Wolves travelled to Brighton and Crystal Palace faced Sheffield United.

Coverage of the third-round fixture, which takes place at Emirates Stadium, as the holders take on Steve Bruce's Magpies. The Gunners have struggled badly in the Premier League so far this season, and may see this competition as a welcome distraction. The sides last met in this tournament at the fourth-round stage in 2008, when an Emmanuel Adebayor double and a Nicky Butt own goal sealed a routine 3-0 victory for Arsene Wenger's team.

Action from the third round, including Manchester United v Watford at OId Trafford, Aston Villa v Liverpool at Villa Park and Boreham Wood v Millwall at Meadow Park. Plus, all the goals and major talking points from the day's other fixtures, including Everton v Rotherham United, Chorley v Derby County, Exeter City v Sheffield Wednesday, Queens Park Rangers v Fulham, Southampton v Shrewsbury Town and Burnley v Milton Keynes Dons.

Coverage of the third-round tie at the People's Pension Stadium, where the League Two hosts are aiming to cause an upset. Crawley's league form this season has been inconsistent, leaving them firmly in mid-table, but they've already been involved in one of the most remarkable matches in this season's FA Cup, winning 6-5 away to Torquay United after extra time. They shocked AFC Wimbledon in round two, and are aiming to make a name for themselves against the Premier League visitors.

Coverage of the third-round encounter at Rossett Park, where the non-league side welcome Jose Mourinho's Premier League high-flyers. If ever a match epitomised the magic of the cup, then this is surely it, with Marine being only the second side from the eighth tier of English football to reach the third round. They have already won seven fixtures to reach this stage, including a penalty shootout triumph over League Two Colchester United in round one. Spurs are expected to rest several of their key players following a hectic festive period, but will be wary of being on the wrong end of one of the greatest upsets in the competition's history should they take Marine too lightly.

Highlights of the latest Premier League matches, which included Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton. Plus, highlights of Sheffield United v Newcastle United and Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion.

Gary Lineker introduces all the goals and highlights from the Premier League, including Leicester against Southampton – two sides vying to break up the established top six.

Other fixtures include derbies between Wolves and West Brom and Fulham versus Chelsea.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, including Fulham v Manchester United at Craven Cottage and Manchester City v Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium, as both Manchester clubs looked for victories to aid their title challenges. Plus, Leeds United v Southampton, West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City v Chelsea.

All the action from the tie at Johnny-Rocks Stadium. Cheltenham defeated Mansfield Town 2-1 after extra time to earn this opportunity, but it would be a major upset if they were to prevail against Pep Guardiola's formidable side, who won 3-0 at home to Birmingham City in the previous round and last lifted this trophy two seasons ago.

Action from the fourth round ties, including Cheltenham Town v Manchester City at Jonny-Rocks Stadium and West Ham United v Doncaster Rovers at London Stadium. Cheltenham and Doncaster of Leagues Two and One respectively were looking to produce upsets against top-flight opposition and progress to the last 16.

All the action from the encounter at Stamford Bridge. Luton defeated fellow Championship side 1-0 in the previous round and will be looking to demonstrate how much they have progressed having been playing non-league football as recently at the 2013/14 season. However, the Blues, who swept aside Morecambe 4-0 in the previous round, have great pedigree in this competition, winning it eight times with the most recent of those triumphs coming in 2018.

All the action from the clash between the rivals at Old Trafford. The sides last met in the Premier League a week ago at Anfield, while the last meeting between them in this competition came at this stage of the 2011/12 campaign, when Liverpool recorded a 2-1 home win thanks to a late winner by Dirk Kuyt.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City. The Baggies surprisingly held City to a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture, which proved to be Slaven Bilic's last match in charge of the Midlands club. Plus, Newcastle United v Leeds United, Brighton & Hove Albion v Fulham and Southampton v Arsenal.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, including Manchester United v Sheffield United at Old Trafford. Both teams were in need of points for different reasons, with the Red Devils challenging for the title and the Blades struggling at the foot of the table. Plus, Everton v Leicester City, Burnley v Aston Villa, Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace v West Ham United.

All the action from the Premier League encounter at The Hawthorns. Both teams were promoted last season and are embroiled in a relegation battle this time around, with West Brom dismissing Slaven Bilic in December and turning to survival expert Sam Allardyce in their hopes of avoiding the drop. November's reverse fixture saw Fulham prevail 2-0 courtesy of first-half strikes by Bobby Decordova-Reid and Ola Aina.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Arsenal v Manchester United at Emirates Stadium and Manchester City v Sheffield United at Etihad Stadium. The Gunners are looking to complete a double over United after prevailing 1-0 at Old Trafford in November, while City prevailed by the same scoreline when they met the Blades at Bramall Lane. Plus, Southampton v Aston Villa, Everton v Newcastle United, Chelsea v Burnley, Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion v Fulham.

Mark Chapman presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, featuring Manchester United v Southampton, Sheffield United v West Bromwich Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal and Newcastle United v Crystal Palace.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of tonight's Premier League fixtures, which were Burnley v Manchester City, Fulham v Leicester City, Leeds United v Everton, Aston Villa v West Ham United, and Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion. Plus, a round-up of last night's goals and talking points.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Aston Villa v Arsenal at Villa Park and Sheffield United v Chelsea at Bramall Lane. The Villans and Gunners will both have been hoping to boost their chances of qualifying for Europe with a victory, while the Blades were aiming for an unexpected three points as they fight against relegation.

Gary Lineker presents coverage of the tie at Old Trafford, as the teams contest a place in the last eight. United prevailed 3-2 here against rivals Liverpool in the previous round, with Bruno Fernandes coming off the bench to score the winner. The Hammers' progress was considerably more serene, as they recorded a 4-0 victory at home to League One side Doncaster Rovers. With analysis from Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.

Action from six of the fifth-round matches, including Everton v Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea City v Manchester City and Manchester United v West Ham United. Manchester City have once again avoided Premier League opposition in their quest to reach the quarter-finals, leaving much of the attention of the matches at Goodison Park and Old Trafford, which featured four sides in the top half of the top flight. Plus, highlights of Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion, Sheffield United v Bristol City and Burnley v Bournemouth.

Gary Lineker presents coverage of the concluding tie of the round, held at Oakwell. Championship outfit Barnsley have eliminated Norwich City and Tranmere Rovers so far, but now face a tough task against Thomas Tuchel's men, who have defeated Morecambe and Luton Town as they look to go one better than last season, when they were runners-up to Arsenal. With analysis from Alan Shearer.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, including Leicester City v Liverpool and Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur. The Reds recorded a comfortable 3-0 win when they met Leicester at Anfield in November, but the Foxes have enjoyed a strong campaign so far on the whole. Meanwhile, the Citizens were looking demonstrate how much they had improved since a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Spurs at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium three months ago.

Gary Lineker introduces all the goals, highlights and talking points on another day of Premier League intrigue, including the 289th Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton.

Champions Liverpool drew 2-2 at Goodison Park earlier this season, with Everton twice coming from behind to rescue a point. Liverpool are on a 23-game unbeaten run against their Merseyside neighbours in all competitions dating back to October 2010.

The day's other games include Chelsea's trip to Southampton, the London derby between West Ham and Tottenham, Wolves v Leeds, Burnley v West Brom and a big relegation battle between Fulham and Sheffield United.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, including Manchester City v West Ham United at Etihad Stadium and Leeds United v Aston Villa at Elland Road. The Citizens were looking to reinforce their status as title-favourites against a West Ham side that have performed well this term, while the Villans were hoping to avenge a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Leeds at Villa Park in October. Plus, West Bromwich Albion v Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United v Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Live coverage of Crystal Palace v Fulham from Selhurst Park.

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Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, featuring all the goals, analysis of the talking points and post-match reaction from managers and players. All of the day's games will be covered, with the panel of former professionals analysing the tactics employed by the teams, as well as highlighting any deficiencies that led to a team's downfall.

Gary Lineker presents highlights from all of Saturday's Premier League fixtures, including the West Midlands derby between Aston Villa and Wolves. Burnley host Arsenal, Southampton travel to Sheffield United and Brighton & Hove Albion face Leicester City.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of Saturday's Premier League fixtures.

Gary Lineker presents all the action from the Premier League encounter at St Mary's Stadium. Southampton are looking to complete a double over the Seagulls, having come back from behind to prevail 2-1 when the sides met at Amex Stadium in December thanks to goals by Jannik Vestergaard and Danny Ings, but Brighton have generally been slightly stronger on their travels this term. With analysis from Dion Dublin.

Dan Walker presents action from today's sixth-round ties - Bournemouth v Southampton at Vitality Stadium and Everton v Manchester City at Goodison Park. Bournemouth were the only Championship side remaining in the competition but will have been hoping to make home advantage count against their South Coast rivals, while the Citizens were looking to emulate their 3-1 away win over Everton in the league last month.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the Premier League match at Amex Stadium. Both teams were in need of points to boost their chances of avoiding relegation, and it was Brighton who were comfortable 3-0 victors when the sides met at St James' Park in September. Plus, a look back at Friday's clash between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage.

Gabby Logan presents coverage of the sixth-round tie at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are looking to reach the semi-finals for the fourth time in five seasons and enter this match as strong favourites given the struggles of the Blades in this season's Premier League. The sides have also met twice in the league this season, with Chelsea prevailing 4-1 here in November and 2-1 at Bramall Lane last month. With analysis from Micah Richards.

Gary Lineker presents coverage of the sixth-round tie at King Power Stadium, as the line-up for the semi-finals is confirmed. United are unbeaten in their last 13 league and cup matches against Leicester, but the Foxes are enjoying a strong season so far and the sides shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw when they met here in the Premier League on Boxing Day. With analysis from Alan Shearer and Dion Dublin.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, including Leicester City v Manchester City and Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion. The Foxes and the Blues were looking for three points to boost their chances of finishing in the top four, but Leicester faced the toughest possible test against the champions elect. Plus, Arsenal v Liverpool and Leeds United v Sheffield United.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches - Manchester City v Leeds United at Etihad Stadium, Liverpool v Aston Villa at Anfield and Crystal Palace v Chelsea at Selhurst Park. The Citizens were looking to further strengthen their position at the top of the table, while the Reds were looking for revenge against the Villans after a stunning 7-2 defeat in the reverse fixture, and Chelsea were aiming to maintain their good form under Thomas Tuchel.

This season's outstanding English team, Manchester City, face a dramatically improved Chelsea at Wembley for a place in the FA Cup final. Gary Lineker introduces the action.

All the goals, highlights and reaction from the day's Premier League games as the relegation battle and the race for Europe gather pace with only five weeks left of the season.

Highlights of the semi-final between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley.

Leicester City v Southampton. Action from the concluding semi-final, which came from Wembley Stadium.

Highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, featuring Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Aston Villa v Manchester City at Villa Park. Spurs were looking to boost their European football aspirations by emulating their impressive 5-2 victory in the reverse fixture, while City looked to move a step closer to the title. Plus, a look back at last night's contest between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the latest round of Premier League fixtures, including the London derby between West Ham and Chelsea.

The Blues beat the Hammers 3-0 in December's reverse fixture, but they have failed to win on their last three trips to the London Stadium, including a 3-2 defeat last season.

Gary Lineker presents all the action from the Premier League encounter at Molineux. Burnley prevailed 2-1 when the sides met at Turf Moor in December thanks to goals by Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood and they will be keen to complete a double over Wolves given they could still be dragged into a relegation battle should they endure a poor end to the campaign. With analysis from Alex Scott and Danny Murphy.

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures as the race for Europe hots up and the relegation battle nears its climax with only three weeks left of the season.

Champions-elect Manchester City visit Crystal Palace in need of two more wins to be guaranteed the title. At the other end of the table, Fulham desperately need a shock away win at neighbours Chelsea to reinvigorate their survival hopes.

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the latest round of Premier League fixtures.

All the action from the Premier League encounter at Molineux. Both sides are likely to be disappointed with their seasons, but they put on a show in the reverse fixture at Amex Stadium in January, with the match ending in a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Wolves leading 3-2 at the end of frenetic first half, before Lewis Dunk gave the Seagulls a share of the points with a strike 20 minutes from time.

Highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, including Chelsea v Arsenal at Stamford Bridge and Newcastle United v Manchester City at St James' Park. The Gunners produced one of their best performances of a disappointing season when they defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Emirates Stadium on Boxing Day, and the Citizens prevailed 2-0 over Newcastle on the same day at Etihad Stadium. Plus, Southampton v Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur v Wolverhampton Wanderers and a round-up of Tuesday's action.

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League fixtures, featuring all the goals, analysis of the talking points and post-match reaction from managers and players. All of the day's games will be covered, with the panel of former professionals analysing the tactics employed by the teams, as well as highlighting any deficiencies that led to a team's downfall.

Gary Lineker presents live coverage from Wembley as Premier League heavyweights Chelsea and Leicester City face off in the oldest cup competition in football.

Gabby Logan introduces the best of the action from Saturday's three Premier League fixtures. Burnley host Leeds United, Fulham travel to Southampton and Brighton and Hove Albion take on West Ham United.

Gabby Logan introduces highlights and analysis of the FA Cup final between eight-time winners Chelsea and Leicester City. Leicester were bidding to end a run of four final defeats and win the trophy for the first time in their history, while Chelsea took part in a ninth FA Cup final this century.

The latest action from the midweek set of Premier League fixtures in a bumper edition of the football highlights programme.

The latest action from the midweek set of Premier League fixtures in a bumper edition of the football highlights programme.

Gary Lineker introduces all the goals and expert analysis from a pulsating final day in the Premier League. Leicester City take on Tottenham, Manchester City host Everton and Newcastle United travel to face Fulham.