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The Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 49

Every episode of Match of the Day Season 49 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 49!

The Best Episodes of Match of the Day Season 49

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    #1 - 18th August 2012

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    Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from seven matches on the opening day of the 2012/13 Premier League season, with Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer.

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    #2 - 25th August 2012

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    Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's Premier League matches. Including Chelsea v Newcastle, Southampton v Wigan and Man Utd v Fulham.

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    #3 - 1st September 2012

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    Gary Lineker introduces the best of the action and reaction from the day's Premier League matches. Including Chelsea v Newcastle, Southampton v Wigan and Man Utd v Fulham.

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    #4 - 7th September 2012: World Cup Qualifier

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    Jason Mohammad presents highlights of Wales' World Cup qualifier against Belgium from Cardiff City Stadium. Studio guest is Robbie Savage.

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    #5 - 11th September 2012: World Cup Qualifier

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    Stephen Watson presents highlights of Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying match against Luxembourg. Jim Magilton provides analysis, and commentary comes from Jackie Fullerton.

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    #6 - 15th September 2012

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    Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day's Premier League matches, including Stoke v Manchester City, Manchester United v Wigan and West Brom v Fulham.

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    #7 - 19th September 2012: Women's Euro 2013 Qualifier

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    England v Croatia. Coverage of England's final Euro 2013 qualifier against Croatia at the Banks' Stadium in Walsall. A win will secure England's place in next year's finals in Sweden, and Hope Powell's side will go into the game full of confidence as they are unbeaten so far, and thrashed Croatia 6-0 in the reverse fixture in Vrbovec in March. That game featured two goals from Steph Houghton, who was the star of Team GB's run to the quarter-finals at London 2012.

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    #8 - 22nd September 2012

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    Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League. Chelsea host Stoke at Stamford Bridge, while Sam Allardyce's West Ham welcome Martin O'Neill's Sunderland.

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    #9 - 29th September 2012

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    Gabby Logan presents highlights from the day's Premier League games, which include Arsenal v Chelsea, Fulham v Manchester City, Everton v Southampton and Norwich v Liverpool.

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    #10 - 6th October 2012

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    Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, with analysis from Alan Shearer and Martin Keown. Fixtures include Manchester City v Sunderland and Chelsea v Norwich.

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    #11 - 12th October 2012: World Cup Qualifier

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    Wales v Scotland. Can Chris Coleman's men bounce back from two straight defeats? Jason Mohammad presents highlights of Wales's must-win World Cup qualifier against Scotland from Cardiff City stadium.

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    #12 - 20th October 2012: Women's International Friendly

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    France v England. Coverage of England's friendly international against Olympic semi-finalists France from the Charlety Stadium in Paris. Both teams qualified in style for next season's Euro 2013 Championships in Sweden and Hope Powell's side will be looking to lay down an early marker ahead of the tournament against opponents sure to figure strongly at the finals.

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    #13 - 20th October 2012

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    Gary Lineker introduces highlights from eight Premier League games, including the clash between Tottenham and Chelsea at White Hart Lane.

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    #14 - 27th October 2012

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    Gary Lineker introduces highlights of six Premier League games, including champions Manchester City taking on Swansea City and a London derby between Arsenal and QPR.

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    #15 - 3rd November 2012

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    Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Premier League. Arsenal visit Old Trafford to face Manchester United, Chelsea travel to Swansea and Tottenham battle Wigan.

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    #16 - 10th November 2012

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    Gary Lineker presents the best of the action from the Premier League, with analysis from Alan Shearer and Martin Keown. Matches include Aston Villa v Manchester United.

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    #17 - 14th November 2012: World Cup Qualifier

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    Northern Ireland v Azerbaijan. Stephen Watson presents highlights of Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying match against Azerbaijan at Windsor Park. Commentary comes from Jackie Fullerton.

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    #18 - 17th November 2012

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    Gary Lineker presents the best of the action from the Premier League, with Alan Hansen and Harry Redknapp. Matches include Arsenal v Tottenham and Norwich v Manchester United.

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    #19 - 24th November 2012

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    Gary Lineker presents highlights of Saturday's six Premier League games, with analysis from Mark Lawrenson and Dion Dublin. Fixtures include Manchester United v QPR.

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    #20 - 28th November 2012

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    Gary Lineker presents highlights from a busy midweek of Premier League action, with analysis from Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer. Fixtures include Manchester United v West Ham.

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    #21 - 1st December 2012

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    Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Premier League, with fixtures including the clash between Manchester City and Everton and West Ham v Chelsea.

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    #22 - 8th December 2012

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    Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the day's six Premier League matches, with Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer. Chelsea travel to Sunderland while Arsenal host West Brom.

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    #23 - 12th December 2012: FIFA World Club Cup Semi Final 1

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    AL-Ahly SC vs Corinthians.

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    CF Monterrey vs Chelsea FC. Coverage of the second Fifa Club World Cup semi-final as the 2012 Uefa Champions League winners, Chelsea, take on Mexican outfit CF Monterrey, current holders of the Concacaf Champions League trophy.

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    #25 - 15th December 2012

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    Dan Walker introduces highlights from the Premier League, with fixtures including the clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City and Manchester United v Sunderland.

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Season 49 Ratings Summary

"18th August 2012" is the best rated episode of "Match of the Day" season 49. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/18/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "25th August 2012".