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The Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 43

Every episode of Match of the Day Season 43 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 43!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 1 - 13th August 2006: FA Community Shield: Chelsea v Liverpool
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    #1 - 13th August 2006: FA Community Shield: Chelsea v Liverpool

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    Highlights of this afternoon's Community Shield match in which Premiership champions Chelsea took on FA Cup winners Liverpool at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

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  2. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 2 - 16th August 2006: International Friendly
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    #2 - 16th August 2006: International Friendly

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    England v Greece. Old Trafford is the venue for new England manager Steve McClaren's first game in charge - a friendly against the European champions.

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  3. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 3 - 19th August 2006
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    #3 - 19th August 2006

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    On the first day of the new Premiership season, Gary Lineker presents highlights of today's eight games. Newcomers Sheffield United kick off against Liverpool and Watford, also promoted, travel to Everton while Reading's first ever top-flight game is at home to Middlesbrough. Arsenal face Aston Villa, Newcastle take on Wigan, Tottenham are away to Bolton, West Ham clash with Charlton, and Blackburn entertain Portsmouth.

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  4. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 4 - 23rd August 2006
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    #4 - 23rd August 2006

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    As the new Premiership season gets into full swing, Gary Lineker hosts highlights of tonight's top-flight battles which saw Manchester United travel to Charlton and Chelsea pay a visit to Middlesbrough. In other games, Aston Villa took on runaway Championship winners Reading, Blackburn hosted Everton, Fulham entertained Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City clashed with Portsmouth.

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  5. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 5 - 26th August 2006
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    #5 - 26th August 2006

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    Today's Premiership highlights saw a daunting tie for Watford as they played host to Manchester Utd, while Liverpool took on West Ham Utd in a repeat of the FA Cup final. In other games, Manchester City faced Arsenal, Tottenham entertained Everton, Chariton hosted Bolton, Fulham clashed with Sheffield Utd and Wigan played newcomers Reading.

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  6. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 6 - 2nd September 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier
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    #6 - 2nd September 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier

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    England v Andorra. New England manager Steve McClaren faces his first meaningful test as qualification begins for Euro in a clash with an unfancied outfit.

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  7. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 7 - 3rd September 2006: International Friendly
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    #7 - 3rd September 2006: International Friendly

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    Brazil v Argentina. Arsenal's pristine new Emirates Stadium hosts a friendly between two football giants.

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  8. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 8 - 5th September 2006: International Friendly
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    #8 - 5th September 2006: International Friendly

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    Wales v Brazil. The top-ranking team in the world take on John Toshack 's side in this friendly match from Tottenham's White Hart Lane stadium.

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  9. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 9 - 6th September 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier
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    #9 - 6th September 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier

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    England v FYR Macedonia. England's bid to qualify for Euro 2008 continues with a tricky trip to eastern Europe, where they face their old sparring partners FYR Macedonia - a team who proved tough opponents during qualifying for Euro 2004.

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  10. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 10 - 9th September 2006
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    #10 - 9th September 2006

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    Gary Lineker presents the day's Premiership action that saw Arsenal play their second fixture at their new home, the Emirates Stadium, against Middlesbrough, where they were looking to chalk up their first win of the season. Elsewhere, Chelsea welcomed Charlton, Tottenham Hotspur travelled to early leaders Manchester United and Portsmouth welcomed Wigan.

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  11. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 11 - 16th September 2006
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    #11 - 16th September 2006

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    Gary Lineker , Mark Lawrenson and Alan Hansen present highlights from today's Premiership matches, including the London derby between Tottenham and Fulham, and Newcastle's battle with West Ham.

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  12. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 12 - 23rd September 2006
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    #12 - 23rd September 2006

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    Ray Stubbs presents highlights of today's Premiership fixtures, which saw Reading manager Steve Coppell welcome former club Manchester United to the Madejski Stadium. Chelsea travelled to neighbours Fulham hoping to avoid a repeat of last season's 1-0 defeat, and Liverpool entertained Spurs at Anfield.

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  13. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 13 - 30th September 2006: Women's World Cup Qualifier
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    #13 - 30th September 2006: Women's World Cup Qualifier

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    France v England. Coverage of the women's World Cup Group Five qualifier at the Stade de la Route de Lorient in Rennes. Unbeaten so far, Hope Powell's side need just one point to progress to next year's finals in China.

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  14. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 14 - 30th September 2006
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    #14 - 30th September 2006

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    Gary Lineker presents today's Premiership highlights, which saw champions Chelsea take on Aston Villa, Liverpool travel to Bolton, Manchester City visit Everton and Sheffield United play Middlesbrough.

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  15. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 15 - 7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier: England v Macedonia
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    #15 - 7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier: England v Macedonia

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    England take on the unpredictable former Yugoslav republic in a Euro 2008 qualifier at Old Trafford.

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  16. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 16 - 7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier: Denmark v Northern Ireland
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    #16 - 7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier: Denmark v Northern Ireland

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    Coverage of this Euro 2008 Group F encounter at the Parken Stadion.

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  17. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 17 - 7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifiers
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    #17 - 7th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifiers

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    Highlights of today's Euro 2008 qualifiers involving the home countries. Presented by Ray Stubbs.

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  18. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 18 - 11th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier
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    #18 - 11th October 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier

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    Gary Lineker presents highlights of England's potentially tricky Euro 2008 qualifier away to Croatia. The match comes just four days after Macedonia's visit to Old Trafford.

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  19. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 19 - 14th October 2006
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    #19 - 14th October 2006

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    Champions Chelsea are at Reading, Arsenal host Watford and Liverpool tackle Blackburn. Meanwhile Wigan take on Manchester Utd, Aston Villa play Spurs and Portsmouth welcome West Ham.

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  20. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 20 - 21st October 2006
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    #20 - 21st October 2006

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    Portsmouth face stiff competition as they pay a visit to champions Chelsea, who they'll be hoping to beat for the first time since 1957. Plus, a resurgent Aston Villa take on Fulham and lowly Charlton take on fellow strugglers Watford.

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  21. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 21 - 28th October 2006
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    #21 - 28th October 2006

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    Highlights of Arsenal and Everton's meeting at the Emirates Stadium. Plus champions Chelsea visit Sheffield United and Liverpool host Aston Villa.

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  22. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 22 - 4th November 2006
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    #22 - 4th November 2006

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    Highlights from former European champions Liverpool's encounter with Reading. Plus Manchester United host Portsmouth.

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  23. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 23 - 11th November 2006
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    #23 - 11th November 2006

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    Action from eight top-flight fixtures and the FA Cup first round.

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  24. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 24 - 12th November 2006: FA Cup First Round
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    #24 - 12th November 2006: FA Cup First Round

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    Weymouth Town v Bury. Coverage from the Wessex Stadium of the FA Cup first-round match between Conference side Weymouth Town, who are unbeaten at home this season, and League Two strugglers Bury.

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  25. Match of the Day Season 43 Episode 25 - 15th November 2006: International Friendly
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    #25 - 15th November 2006: International Friendly

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    Netherlands v England. Coverage from the Amsterdam ArenA of a match loaded with more significance than its status as a friendly international would suggest.

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Season 43 Ratings Summary

"13th August 2006: FA Community Shield: Chelsea v Liverpool" is the best rated episode of "Match of the Day" season 43. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/13/2006. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "16th August 2006: International Friendly".