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After 38 years away, Match of the Day returns to BBC2. Adrian Chiles wraps up the Premiership weekend, with guests, analysis of the key issues, and all the goals. There's highlights of the opening weekend's biggest game, Chelsea v Manchester United, and Arsenal's trip to Everton.

15th August 2004

Adrian Chiles looks back at today's Premiership encounters in which West Bromwich Albion took on Midlands rivals Aston Villa and Arsenal took on Middlesbrough - a home-coming of sorts for Ray Parlour, who left the champions in the close season.

22nd August 2004

Premiership highlights from the Reebok Stadium as Bolton Wanderers entertained Liverpool. There is renewed optimism in the red half of Merseyside after the arrival of new Spanish manager Rafael Benitez. Sam Allardyce's Bolton, however, defied the odds last season with their best ever finish in the top flight. Plus a round-up of yesterday's action, including Blackburn v Manchester United, Aston Villa v Newcastle, Chelsea v Southampton, and Norwich v Arsenal.

29th August 2004

New Spurs boss Jacques Santini was keen to beat a Canaries side set on survival - so did Tottenham triumph over newly promoted Norwich? There's also the best of Arsenal's trip to Fulham and away fixtures for Chelsea and Manchester United.

12th September 2004

A triple bill of Premiership action, featuring the London derby at Stamford Bridge between title-chasing Chelsea and Tottenham, who have not beaten their rivals in the league since 1990. Elsewhere, incoming Magpies boss Graeme Souness faces an early test as Newcastle travel to Southampton, while the Rooney-shaped hole in Everton's front line could be an issue for the Toffees as they face Middlesbrough at Goodison Park.

19th September 2004

Portsmouth's clash with Everton at Fratton Park is among today's highlights. David Moyes' Everton side made a strong start to the season, but will Portsmouth's Nigerian international striker Yakubu have put paid to that? There's also action from yesterday's eight Premiership matches.

26th September 2004

Chelsea test their championship credentials against Liverpool. Accompanying the action from Stamford Bridge are highlights of Manchester United v Middlesbrough and Birmingham City v Newcastle United. There's also a round-up from yesterday's six Premiership matches.

3rd October 2004

Highlights from Charlton Athletic and Newcastle United's Premiership clash. With three wins and a draw, Charlton's home form has been impressive this season, but Newcastle carry a potent attacking threat with the much-acclaimed trio of Alan Shearer , Patrick Kluivert and Craig Bellamy.

17th October 2004

Highlights from Manchester United v Arsenal at Old Trafford. Plus Newcastle United v Manchester City, Southampton v Birmingham City and Middlesbrough v Portsmouth.

24th October 2004

Southampton defender Graeme Le Saux joins Adrian Chiles to mull over yesterday's eight Premiership matches, as well as today's clash between Bolton Wanderers and Newcastle United.

31st October 2004

Highlights of today's Premiership games, including the Manchester derby between City and United, Bolton's trip to Middlesbrough, and Newcastle's clash with Fulham. Plus, a round-up of yesterday's results and all the latest news.

7th November 2004

Highlights of today's Premiership games as a struggling West Brom host Middlesbrough and Champions League hopefuls Newcastle provide a test of Man United's championship pedigree. Plus a round-up of yesterday's results and all the latest news.

14th November 2004

Highlights of today's match between Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City at Ewood Park where Mark Hughes will hope for a break from his testing start as a club manager. Plus a round-up of yesterday's results and the latest news.

21st November 2004

Highlights of today's clash between Liverpool and Arsenal, where the Reds were out to avenge a brace of league losses against the Gunners last season. Meanwhile Everton visited Newcastle, while Spurs played host to Middlesbrough.

28th November 2004

Highlights of the London derby between Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic at Selhurst Park.

5th December 2004

Including highlights of Chelsea and Arsenal's first clash of the season, plus Aston Villa v Birmingham City.

12th December 2004

Anfield plays host to Magpies as Liverpool take on Newcastle and Arsenal will be looking to keep the pressure on at the top of the table when they play Portsmouth.

19th December 2004

Premiership highlights of Fulham v West Bromwich Albion and Everton's visit to Middlesbrough.

16th January 2005

Today's clash between Arsenal and Newcastle is among the Premiership highlights.

23rd January 2005

Did Chelsea avenge their first defeat of the season when they hosted Manchester City? And what kind of reception did Everton striker James Beattie get at his old club Southampton?

6th February 2005

Did Manchester United make amends for last season's 4-1 drubbing by City, their biggest derby defeat for 15 years?

13th February 2005

A look back over today's FA Cup fifth-round matches, with the mouth-watering Premiership clash between Newcastle and Chelsea top of the bill. Meanwhile, at Turf Moor, giant-killers Burnley take on old adversaries Blackburn.

20th February 2005: FA Cup Fifth Round

Highlights from today's Premiership games as Middlesbrough play Charlton and Newcastle host Bolton at St James' Park.

27th February 2005

Action from West Brom's local derby with Birmingham, plus Everton v Blackburn.

6th March 2005

Highlights of Liverpool and Everton's head-to-head in the race for a Champions League place. And how did Birmingham fare against cross-city rivals Aston Villa?

20th March 2005

Highlights of Everton v West Brom and Fulham v Portsmouth plus all the goals from yesterday's Premiership matches.

3rd April 2005

Highlights of Aston Villa v West Brom, Everton v Crystal Palace and Spurs v Newcastle.

10th April 2005

Action from, and analysis of, this afternoon's two Premiership fixtures. Newcastle United travel to Old Trafford for a quick repeat of last weekend's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United. Has Magpie Alan Shearer edged ever closer to Jackie Milburn 's club record of 200 goals? Fratton Park, meanwhile, hosts the vital south coast derby between bitter rivals Portsmouth and Southampton. Can former Pompey boss Harry Redknapp drag the Saints out of the relegation mire?

24th April 2005

Highlights of the day's two Premiership matches, featuring four clubs with ambitions of European qualification. Charlton Athletic hope to earn their first Uefa Cup spot, but face strong competition against Manchester United, while Tottenham take on Aston Villa at White Hart Lane.

1st May 2005

Premiership highlights, featuring today's clash between Arsenal and Liverpool at Highbury.

8th May 2005

A baptism of fire today as newly-promoted Wigan Athletic play host to champions Chelsea in their first ever Premiership match. And Arsenal begin life without Patrick Vieira against Newcastle United.

14th August 2005

Highlights of Chelsea v Arsenal and Bolton v Everton. The Gunners remain unbeaten in 19 Premiership ties with the Blues - but the Abramovich-Mourinho partnership could lead to a shift in power.

21st August 2005

Highlights of Manchester United away to Newcastle and Charlton Athletic at Middlesbrough. Plus all yesterday's goals.

28th August 2005

Including highlights of Bolton v Blackburn.

11th September 2005

Liverpool took on Manchester United for the first time since becoming European champions. Plus action from Sunday's other games - Blackburn v Newcastle, Manchester City v Bolton and Wigan v Middlesbrough.

18th September 2005

Highlights of today's clash between Middlesbrough and Sunderland. Plus a review of goals and news from the weekend.

25th September 2005

Including Liverpool v Chelsea four days after their Champions League clash, plus North West derby Wigan v Bolton and Man City v Everton.

2nd October 2005

Premiership highlights as Birmingham clash with Aston Villa , with Steve Bruce's Blues side boasting an unbeaten record in six Premiership meetings with their fierce rivals. Plus action from Manchester City v West Ham United.

16th October 2005

Premiership highlights as north east rivals Newcastle and Sunderland go head to head for the first time in three seasons. Plus action from Chelsea v Everton, Bolton v West Brom and West Ham v Middlesbrough.

23rd October 2005

Adrian Chiles and guests have the last word on the weekend's football including highlights of today's Premiership game between West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle. Plus a look back at all the goals and major talking points from yesterday's games.

30th October 2005

Highlights of today's big Premiership clash between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford, plus Everton v Middlesbrough.

6th November 2005

Highlights of an all-London affair between Spurs and West Ham and Fulham's journey up to Middlesbrough plus a look back at yesterday's games.

20th November 2005

Highlights from Manchester United's clash with West Ham, Newcastle's visit to Everton and West Brom's match against Middlesbrough.

27th November 2005

Highlights of Charlton Athletic v Manchester City plus yesterday's action.

4th December 2005

Highlights of today's match between Manchester United and Everton, plus all the goals from yesterday's eight Premiership games.

11th December 2005

Highlights of the Arsenal v Chelsea London derby and Middlesbrough v Spurs.

18th December 2005

Highlights from struggling Sunderland's match against Chelsea, who have so far picked up where they left off last season in setting the benchmark for the rest of the Premiership. Meanwhile, Wigan, who were runners-up to Sunderland in last year's Championship but who have fared much better than them in the top flight so far, entertain West Brom.

15th January 2006

Highlights from Old Trafford as Manchester United play host to old foes Liverpool in a fixture vital to their chances of catching runaway leaders Chelsea, who are also in action as they take on London rivals Charlton at Stamford Bridge.

22nd January 2006

English and European champions clash at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea meet Liverpool. Plus highlights of the London derby at White Hart Lane between Tottenham and Charlton.

5th February 2006

Strugglers Sunderland take on Spurs, and Manchester City are at home to Charlton.

12th February 2006

Liverpool's prodigal son Robbie Fowler returns to Anfield in Man City colours; Bolton push for another top six finish as they welcomed Fulham; and West Brom boss Bryan Robson came up against former club Middlesbrough.

26th February 2006

Adrian Chiles presents Premiership highlights with Sunderland struggling to avoid relegation as they face Manchester City. And a resurgent Tottenham take on Blackburn at White Hart Lane.

5th March 2006

Highlights of today's fixtures, including Arsenal hosting Liverpool less than a month after suffering a last-gasp 1-0 defeat in the reverse fixture at Anfield. Manchester United will be inspired by eight wins in nine meetings when they face Newcastle at Old Trafford. And how will Middlesbrough fare in their long trip south to Charlton?

12th March 2006

Highlights of the derby between west London rivals Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage. Their last meeting, a thrilling Boxing Day encounter at Stamford Bridge, saw Fulham fight back from 2-0 down, only to lose 3-2 to a Hernan Crespo strike. Elsewhere in the Premiership, Newcastle face Liverpool. Strikers from both teams have had trouble finding the net this season, but a heavyweight clash such as this should sharpen their skills.

19th March 2006

Ex-Manchester United skipper Steve Bruce took his struggling Birmingham City side to Old Trafford, Middlesbrough played host to Bolton, and Charlton met Newcastle at the Valley.

26th March 2006

Highlights from today's two Premiership ties, as West Ham United played host to Charlton Athletic in a London derby, and Middlesbrough travelled to Manchester City. Plus a round-up of yesterday's top-flight matches.

2nd April 2006

A day when FA Cup semi-finalists Chelsea and West Ham United met at Stamford Bridge, and Manchester United took on Arsenal.

9th April 2006

Highlights from two crunch Premiership ties as West Bromwich Albion try to ease their relegation worries in a Midlands derby with Aston Villa, while Blackburn entertain Liverpool in a clash of teams with European ambitions. Plus a round-up of yesterday's matches.

16th April 2006

West Ham took on Middlesbrough in today's second FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park. It's the first time the Hammers have reached the last four since 1991, while their most recent appearance in the final was way back in 1980 when they became the last team outside the top flight to win the trophy, beating Arsenal 1-0. Boro, meanwhile, will be hoping that their first-leg Uefa Cup semi-final tie last Thursday will have set them up for the prospect of reaching both domestic and European cup finals this season - though their busy schedule could work against them. Plus the best of the action from yesterday's Premiership matches.

23rd April 2006: FA Cup Semi-Final

As the season nears its climax, Adrian Chiles and guests discuss the highlights of this afternoon's visit by Bolton at White Hart Lane to play Spurs, plus the rest of the weekend's big talking points and a review of the more offbeat moments from this season's Premiership campaign.

30th April 2006

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.

20th August 2006

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.

27th August 2006

Adrian Chiles presents highlights of this afternoon's clash between West Ham and Aston Villa at Upton Park.

10th September 2006

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.

17th September 2006

Adrian Chiles presents highlights from today's clash between Newcastle United and Everton.

24th September 2006

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.

1st October 2006

Highlights from today's Premiership clash between Newcastle and Bolton at St James' Park.

15th October 2006

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.

22nd October 2006

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.

29th October 2006

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.

5th November 2006

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.

12th November 2006

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.

19th November 2006

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.

26th November 2006

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.

3rd December 2006

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.

10th December 2006

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.

17th December 2006

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.

14th January 2007

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.

21st January 2007

Adrian Chiles and guests review today's sole Premiership game, Tottenham's home clash with Manchester United at White Hart Lane.

4th February 2007

Today's Premiership action, featuring Arsenal v Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers v Fulham.

11th February 2007

Adrian Chiles presents highlights of today's Carling Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea.

25th February 2007

Two local derbies take centre stage today with Bolton taking on Blackburn, and West Ham v Spurs.

4th March 2007

Highlights of Aston Villa v Liverpool, Charlton Athletic v Newcastle United and Everton v Arsenal.

18th March 2007

Highlights of this afternoon's Premiership clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Reading at White Hart Lane. Plus, all the goals from yesterday's matches.

1st April 2007

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.

15th April 2007

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.

22nd April 2007

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.

29th April 2007

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.

6th May 2007

Adrian Chiles is joined by Alan Shearer and Lee Dixon to dissect today's three Premiership games. Manchester United begin their title defence at home to Reading, Chelsea host newly-promoted Birmingham, while Arsenal begin their post- Thierry Henry life in a London derby against Fulham.

12th August 2007

Highlights of today's three Premier League matches spearheaded by the Manchester derby, City v United, plus Chelsea's trip to Liverpool and Arsenal's visit to Blackburn.

19th August 2007

Tottenham Hotspur head up north to the home of Manchester United, while Middlesbrough take on neighbours Newcastle.

26th August 2007

Can Aston Villa again cost Chelsea points as they did twice last year? Portsmouth's tough run of fixtures continues with a trip to Arsenal and Blackburn take on Manchester City.

2nd September 2007

Adrian Chiles reviews the day's Premier League action, featuring extended highlights of Manchester City against Aston Villa at the City of Manchester Stadium.

16th September 2007

Highlights of today's Premier League games, including the clash between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford, as the Blues look to avenge their Community Shield penalty shoot-out defeat, and West Ham United's trip to St James' Park to play Newcastle United.

23rd September 2007

Highlights of today's only Premier League fixture, Everton v Middlesbrough, sees the home side's record signing Yakubu attempting to put one over on his old club.

30th September 2007

Highlights of eight Premier League matches including Liverpool at home to Tottenham, Chelsea making the trip to Bolton, Sunderland facing Arsenal and Manchester City at home to Middlesbrough.

7th October 2007

Adrian Chiles reviews the day's Premier League action, featuring highlights of the match between West Ham United and Sunderland at Upton Park.

21st October 2007

Highlights of today's four Premier League matches.

28th October 2007

Including highlights of West Ham v Bolton.

4th November 2007

Today's extensive line-up of Premier League clashes includes champions Manchester United at home to in-form Blackburn and Portsmouth v Man City.

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