Match of the Day Season 2025 Episode 26 - 25/01/2025

Airdate: 2025-Jan-25

Episode summary:

Highlights from another exciting day of action in the Premier League, with the day's six fixtures headlined by Manchester City's heavyweight clash with Chelsea.When City beat the Blues at Stamford Bridge on the opening weekend of the season, few would have predicted the struggles Pep Guardiola's side have gone on to suffer.In contrast, Chelsea flourished under Enzo Maresca until they hit a sticky patch over Christmas, so both sides will be desperate for three points as the battle for Champions League places intensifies.Liverpool got the reign of Arne Slot off to the perfect start with a 2-0 win over Ipswich. The Reds have gone from strength to strength since then, so the Tractor Boys have a daunting task at Anfield as they continue their battle to avoid relegation.Arsenal have a tricky trip to Molineux to play Wolves, Nottingham Forest are at Bournemouth, while there's further action on the south coast as Newcastle make the long journey to Southampton.

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 >