17/08/2008
Highlights from the day's two Premier League matches, Chelsea versus Portsmouth and Manchester United versus Newcastle. Including a look at the funnier side of football.
Ray Stubbs presents highlights from the day's two Premier League matches. After ending last season without a trophy, Chelsea have recruited former Brazil and Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari. 'Big Phil' makes his competitive debut on the Blues bench as FA Cup winners Portsmouth visit Stamford Bridge. Predecessor Avram Grant lost his job after finishing as runners-up in the title race, Champions League and League Cup, so Scolari knows he simply has to deliver silverware. It is over 50 years since Pompey last beat Chelsea, but Harry Redknapp's side have come on leaps and bounds in recent times, with the little and large partnership of Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch one of real promise.
At Old Trafford, champions Manchester United begin their campaign against Newcastle. The Red Devils thrashed the Magpies 6-0 in January, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting a hat-trick and Alan Smith seeing red. Kevin Keegan's side flirted with relegation last season before recovering to finish 12th. Newcastle last beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in 1972. There will also be all the goals from other Premier League games and a look at the funnier side of football in 2Good 2Bad.
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Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Ray Stubbs |
Broadcast
- Sun 17 Aug 2008 22:30大象传媒 Two except Yorkshire
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