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The Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 34

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 1 - 9th August 1997
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    #1 - 9th August 1997

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    The 34th season of Match of the Day kicks off with highlights of the first-ever top flight match in promoted Barnsley's 100-year history, as they take on West Ham at Oakwell. Also, there's action from Wimbledon v Liverpool, with Norwegian midfielder Oyvind Leonhardsen making a swift return to his former club. Plus key action and goals from the day's other Premiership games.

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  2. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 2 - 13th August 1997
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    #2 - 13th August 1997

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    Highlights from tonight's FA Premiership match between champions Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford. Manchester United are chasing their fifth Premiership title in six seasons, but Southampton only just avoided relegation last time around. Featuring all the goals and key moments in tonight's other Premiership matches.

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  3. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 3 - 23rd August 1997
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    #3 - 23rd August 1997

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    Highlights of two of today's top matches in the FA Premiership, including the game between Newcastle United and Aston Villa from St James' Park.

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  4. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 4 - 27th August 1997
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    #4 - 27th August 1997

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    Highlights of two of tonight's top fixtures in the FA Premiership, including Everton v Manchester United at Goodison Park. Plus the other goals and main talking points in the division.

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  5. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 5 - 30th August 1997
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    #5 - 30th August 1997

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    Including highlights of the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Highbury.

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  6. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 6 - 13th September 1997
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    #6 - 13th September 1997

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    Action from two of today's key matches in the FA Premiership, including Leicester City's game against Spurs at Filbert Street. Plus the Goal of the Month competition,

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  7. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 7 - 16th September 1997: Uefa Cup: Celtic v Liverpool
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    #7 - 16th September 1997: Uefa Cup: Celtic v Liverpool

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    Coverage of the Uefa Cup first-round, first-leg clash at Parkhead, Glasgow. Liverpool are twice winners of this competition, in 1973 and 1976, but haven't reached a European final since 1985. Celtic are now under new manager Wim Jensen, and their last Uefa Cup appearance saw them lose to Sporting Lisbon in the second round in 1993-94.

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  8. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 8 - 20th September 1997
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    #8 - 20th September 1997

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    Highlights of two of today's key matches in the FA Premiership, including Bolton v Manchester United.

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  9. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 9 - 24th September 1997
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    #9 - 24th September 1997

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    Highlights of two matches in the FA Premiership, including Manchester United v Chelsea. Plus goals and news from tonight's other games.

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  10. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 10 - 27th September 1997
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    #10 - 27th September 1997

    S34:E10

    Highlights of two of today's key matches in the FA Premiership, including Derby v Southampton.

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  11. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 11 - 30th September 1997: Uefa Cup: Liverpool v Celtic
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    #11 - 30th September 1997: Uefa Cup: Liverpool v Celtic

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    Coverage of the second leg of the Uefa Cup first-round tie from Anfield. Liverpool's late equaliser in the first leg, scored by Steve McManaman, gives them two away goals to add to their home advantage. But as Celtic have already proved, they will be no easy match for the Reds.

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  12. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 12 - 4th October 1997
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    #12 - 4th October 1997

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    Highlights of two of today's key matches in the FA Premiership, including Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur.

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  13. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 13 - 18th October 1997
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    #13 - 18th October 1997

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    Highlights of two of the day's Premiership games, including the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool. Plus the day's other goals.

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  14. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 14 - 21st October 1997: Uefa Cup: Strasbourg v Liverpool
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    #14 - 21st October 1997: Uefa Cup: Strasbourg v Liverpool

    S34:E14

    Coverage of the first leg of the Uefa Cup second-round tie from the Stade de la Meinau. Both sides defeated Scottish opposition in the first round of the competition, Strasbourg twice dispatching Rangers 2-1, and Liverpool seeing off Celtic thanks to a last-minute Steve McManaman equaliser in the 2-2 first leg, before the goalless second clash.

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  15. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 15 - 25th October 1997
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    #15 - 25th October 1997

    S34:E15

    Highlights from the day's top Premiership games including the fixture at Anfield between Liverpool and Derby County.

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  16. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 16 - 1st November 1997
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    #16 - 1st November 1997

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    Highlight from two of today's top Premiership games, including Derby County v Arsenal from Pride Park. Plus all the goals from today's other games, and October's Goal of the Month competition.

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  17. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 17 - 4th November 1997: Uefa Cup: Liverpool v Strasbourg
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    #17 - 4th November 1997: Uefa Cup: Liverpool v Strasbourg

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    Coverage of the second leg of the Uefa Cup second-round tie, from Anfield. Liverpool go into this match battling a 3-0 deficit from the first leg a fortnight ago and an away goal past Reds' keeper David James could be the final clincher for Strasbourg.

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  18. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 18 - 8th November 1997
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    #18 - 8th November 1997

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    Highlights from two of today's top FA Premiership games, including Blackburn Rovers v Everton. There is news and goals from all the Premiership games.

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  19. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 19 - 15th November 1997: FA Cup First Round
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    #19 - 15th November 1997: FA Cup First Round

    S34:E19

    Highlights from two of today's FA Cup first-round ties, including Hull City's match against Hednesford Town at Boothferry Park. Plus other main talking points from first-round matches.

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  20. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 20 - 22nd November 1997
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    #20 - 22nd November 1997

    S34:E20

    Highlights of two of the day's top FA Premiership matches, including championship contenders Arsenal's visit to Sheffield Wednesday. Plus other main talking points from today's games.

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  21. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 21 - 29th November 1997
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    #21 - 29th November 1997

    S34:E21

    Highlights of two of the day's top Premiership matches, including West Ham's game against Aston Villa. Plus other main talking points from today's Premiership games.

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  22. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 22 - 6th December 1997
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    #22 - 6th December 1997

    S34:E22

    Highlights of two of the day's top FA Premiership matches, including Liverpool against Manchester United at Anfield. Plus action from today's Premiership games, and a chance to enter November's Goal of the Month competition.

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  23. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 23 - 13th December 1997
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    #23 - 13th December 1997

    S34:E23

    Highlights of two of the day's top FA Premiership matches, including Arsenal against Blackburn Rovers at Highbury. Plus the rest of today's goals and action from the Premiership games.

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  24. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 24 - 20th December 1997
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    #24 - 20th December 1997

    S34:E24

    Highlights of two of the day's top FA Premiership matches, including the game between Leicester City and Everton at Filbert Street. Plus the rest of today's goals and other main talking points.

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  25. Match of the Day Season 34 Episode 25 - 28th December 1997
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    #25 - 28th December 1997

    S34:E25

    Highlights of two of the day's top FA Premiership matches, including Newcastle United v Liverpool at St James' Park.

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Season 34 Ratings Summary

"9th August 1997" is the best rated episode of "Match of the Day" season 34. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/9/1997. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "13th August 1997".