Match of the Day Season 2022 Episode 1 - 14/08/2021

Airdate: 2021-Aug-14

Episode summary:

Gary Lineker presents highlights of the opening round of Premier League fixtures, including Manchester United v Leeds United at Old Trafford and Norwich City v Liverpool at Carrow Road. Leeds acquitted themselves well in their return to the top flight last term, but were thrashed 6-2 here by the Red Devils, who finished the campaign as runners-up. Norwich also met the Reds in their opening game when they were last in the Premier two seasons ago, losing 4-1 at Anfield in what turned out to be a title-winning season for Jurgen Klopp's men. Plus, Burnley v Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea v Crystal Palace, Everton v Southampton, Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers, Watford v Aston Villa and Friday's contest between Brentford and Arsenal.

About Match of the Day series:

Match of the Day on BBC1 provides football (soccer) coverage of premiership highlights, live coverage of FA Cup and international matches. Normally...Show more >