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The Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 38

Every episode of Match of the Day Season 38 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 38!

The Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 38

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    #1 - 12th August 2001: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v Liverpool

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    Gary Lineker and Alan Hansen present highlights of the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season, with the big-spending Premier League champions Manchester United taking on FA Cup holders Liverpool.

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    #2 - 15th August 2001: International Friendly: England v Netherlands

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    Highlights of the friendly match between England and Holland played earlier at White Hart Lane. With the World Cup qualifying match in Germany looming, Sven Goran Eriksson's England will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run of five matches.

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    #3 - 24th August 2001: UEFA Super Cup: Liverpool v Bayern Munich

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    Coverage of this year's Super Cup match from Stade Louis II in Monaco as Uefa Cup holders Liverpool take on Champions' League winners Bayern Munich to decide the top club team in Europe.

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    #4 - 1st September 2001: World Cup Qualifier: Germany v England

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    Coverage of the vital World Cup qualifier between Germany and England at Munich's Olympic Stadium.

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    #5 - 5th September 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v Albania

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    Following Saturday's clash against Germany, England will be aiming to impose themselves on the unfancied Albanians at St James' Park in their penultimate World Cup qualifier.

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    #6 - 13th September 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Torpedo Moscow

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    Coverage of tonight's Uefa Cup first-round, first-leg match from Portman Road.

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    #7 - 6th October 2001: World Cup Qualifier: England v Greece

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    Coverage from Old Trafford of this vital World Cup qualifying tie, as England take on Greece in their final group nine match. Victory for England this afternoon will almost certainly guarantee a place in next year's World Cup finals. However, anything less than a win will allow Germany a chance of automatic qualification.

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    #8 - 18th October 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Helsingborgs IF

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    Coverage from Portman Road of this Uefa Cup second round, first leg tie. Following their success against Torpedo Moscow in the first round of the championship, Ipswich face another tough test when they take on Swedish side Helsingborgs. The Blues, however, have a proud European tradition at home, having never been beaten there by a continental side, and a win for them tonight would see them in a comfortable position for the return leg in November.

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    #9 - 1st November 2001: UEFA Cup: Helsingborgs IF v Ipswich Town

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    Coverage of this Uefa Cup second-round, second-leg match from the Olympiastadion in Helsingborg, Sweden. Ipswich have yet to reproduce last season's level of consistency in their matches so far this campaign, but the away victory over Torpedo Moscow in the last round will boost hopes of progressing past tonight's opponents, despite the disappointing 0-0 draw in the first leg. Plus action from Rangers' away leg versus Dynamo Moscow.

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    #10 - 10th November 2001: International Friendly: England v Sweden

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    Extended highlights from Old Trafford of today's friendly between England and Sweden. Having secured their place in the World Cup finals, England - under the tutelage of Sven Goran Eriksson - begin their build-up with a difficult game.

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    #11 - 17th November 2001: FA Cup First Round

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    Highlights of the day's action in the first round of the FA Cup, plus a roundup of other fixtures.

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    #12 - 18th November 2001: FA Cup First Round

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    Hereford United v Wrexham. Coverage of this first round FA Cup tie from Edgar Street, the home of Hereford United. As both clubs look to begin a potentially money-spinning cup run, will it be another famous victory for a non-league side over league opposition?

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    #13 - 22nd November 2001: UEFA Cup: Ipswich Town v Inter Milan

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    Gary Lineker introduces the coverage from Portman Road as George Burley 's Ipswich Town take on Italian giants Inter Milan in this Uefa Cup third-round, first-leg tie.

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    #14 - 28th November 2001: FA Cup First Round Replays

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    Highlights from some of the key first round FA Cup replay matches, presented by Gary Lineker.

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    #15 - 8th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round

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    The best of the action from FA Cup second-round day as teams set their sights on tackling one of the big clubs in the third round.

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    #16 - 9th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round

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    Canvey Island v Northampton Town. Coverage from the second round of the FA Cup, the last round before the Premiership and first division clubs join in.

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    #17 - 19th December 2001: FA Cup Second Round Replays

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    Highlights from some of the key second-round FA Cup replay matches.

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    #18 - 5th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round

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    Highlights of today's FA Cup third round matches where lower divisions compete against the giants of the Premiership.

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    #19 - 6th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Macclesfield Town v West Ham United

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    Coverage of this third-round FA Cup tie from Moss Rose, as Glenn Roeder's Hammers look to exhibit their pedigree against third division Macclesfield.

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    #20 - 6th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round: Aston Villa v Manchester United

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    Coverage of this third-round FA Cup tie, as John Gregory 's Aston Villa welcome Manchester United to Villa Park. Between them, these two sides have won the competition 17 times, Aston Villa last savouring victory in 1957 when they beat today's opponents in the final.

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    #21 - 16th January 2002: FA Cup Third Round Replays

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    Highlights from some of the key third-round FA Cup replay matches which must be decided tonight.

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    #22 - 26th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round

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    Highlights of today's FA Cup fourth-round games, presented by Gary Lineker, with Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.

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    #23 - 27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Arsenal v Liverpool

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    Coverage from Highbury of this FA Cup fourth-round tie as Arsenal meet Liverpool, the side who beat them in last year's FA Cup final. Michael Owen, who scored two Liverpool goals in last year's final, has shown outstanding form this season. Arsenal, however, have taken four of the six possible points in their Premiership encounters this season.

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    #24 - 27th January 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round: Ipswich Town v Manchester City

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    Coverage from Portman Road of the final FA Cup fourth-round game. Manchester City and Ipswich Town face a close contest: City are flying high in Division One while Ipswich have regained some form but are still languishing near the foot of the Premiership.

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    #25 - 6th February 2002: FA Cup Fourth Round Replays

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    Highlights of tonight's replays in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with the winners just three matches away from the final at Cardiff's Millennium stadium in May.

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Season 38 Ratings Summary

"12th August 2001: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v Liverpool" is the best rated episode of "Match of the Day" season 38. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/12/2001. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "15th August 2001: International Friendly: England v Netherlands".