Match of the Day Season 2023 Episode 1 - 06/08/2022

Airdate: 2022-Aug-06

Episode summary:

Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the opening round of the new Premier League season, including the game between Newcastle and Nottingham Forest.Forest are back in the top flight for the first time in 23 years following May's play-off victory against Huddersfield. The two-time European champions face a tricky start to their campaign, with Newcastle ending last season in good form and using the wealth of their new Saudi owners to strengthen their squad over the summer.Elsewhere, Everton will hope for a repeat of May's stirring win against Chelsea as the Londoners head to Goodison Park, while Liverpool travel to Fulham.

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 >