April 21st, 2013

April 21, 2013
60 min
Season 2012/13 - Episode 31: April 21st, 2013

Season 2012/13 - Episode 31: April 21st, 2013

Match of the Day 2 - Backdrop

Overview

Colin Murray introduces highlights from the day's two heavyweight fixtures, with Tottenham hosting Manchester City and Liverpool facing Chelsea in games that will have a bearing on European qualification. Tottenham and Manchester City have twice met in decisive late-season matches in recent seasons, each winning once to qualify for the Champions League at their beaten opponent's expense. They are both in a position to claim a top-four finish this time, although Spurs have less margin for error and had lost their previous four matches in this fixture. In the other game, Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez returns to his former club Liverpool. Both sides can ill-afford to drop points as they look to end transitional seasons by securing European qualification. Liverpool have had the upper hand in this fixtures over recent seasons, winning four successive meetings before settling for a draw at Stamford Bridge last November.

Episode Information

TV Show

Match of the Day 2

Season

Season 2012/13

Episode Number

31

Air Date

April 21, 2013

Runtime

60 minutes

Guest Stars

Colin Murray

Colin Murray

Host