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The Best Episodes of Match of the Day

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Every episode of Match of the Day ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Match of the Day!

The Best Episodes of Match of the Day

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  1. 6.6/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Liverpool v Arsenal

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    The first episode of Match of the Day from 1964, presented by Kenneth Wolstenholme and former Arsenal player Walley Barnes. The featured match is Liverpool versus Arsenal at Anfield.

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  2. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Chelsea v Sunderland

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    #3 - Fulham v Manchester United

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  4. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #4 - West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  5. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Chelsea v Leeds United

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    Coverage of the match between Chelsea and Leeds United with Kenneth Wolstenholme commentating.

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  6. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    #7 - Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  8. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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    #9 - Leicester City v Nottingham Forest

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  10. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  11. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Arsenal v Everton

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  12. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #12 - West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  13. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  14. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Fulham v Blackpool

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  15. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Arsenal v Manchester United

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  16. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #16 - West Ham United v Leicester City

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  17. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  18. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Aston Villa v Arsenal

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  19. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur

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    Highlights of the Boxing Day Forest-Spurs match.

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  20. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #20 - West Ham United v Birmingham City

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  21. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #21 - West Ham United v Stoke City

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    Commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.

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  22. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #22 - 9th January 1965

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    Coverage of the FA Cup round 3 match between Everton & Sheffield Wednesday with commentary from Walley Barnes. Highlights of division 4 match Oxford United v Tranmere Rovers with commentary from Frank Bough.

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  23. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

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    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

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  24. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #24 - West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur

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    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

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  25. NaN/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

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    Commentary by Walley Barnes.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Liverpool v Arsenal" is the best rated episode of "Match of the Day". It scored 6.6/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/22/1964. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Chelsea v Sunderland".