What time is Match Of The Day on at tonight? Full list of matches - plus who is presenting this week's episodes?

With the Christmas period upending television schedules, here’s when football fans can tune into highlights of this weekend’s biggest matches.

Match of the Day returns to screens as Premier League action gets underway following the Christmas break.

This week has already seen Manchester United defeat Newcastle in a narrow victory on Friday night, meanwhile city rivals Man City picked up an away win after beating Nottingham Forest in the early Saturday kick-off.

Saturday afternoon saw a number of teams return to action, with Chelsea capping off the proceeding as they host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. There is also another two matches to look forward to on Sunday afternoon, meaning that there is plenty of opportunity to dig into those Christmas treats while catching up on the football.

Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s Match Of The Day episodes.

Match Of The Day will cover Premier League matches form this weekend, including Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City.placeholder image
Match Of The Day will cover Premier League matches form this weekend, including Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City. | Getty Images

What time is Match Of The Day on at tonight?

Saturday’s episode of Match Of The Day will air at 10.25pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. This episode will feature coverage of eight Premier League matches including:

Match Of The Day will return on Sunday evening for more coverage and analysis of the remaining Premier League fixtures. The episode will air at 10.25pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The matches featured will be:

  • Sunderland vs Leeds United
  • Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Who is presenting Match Of The Day this weekend?

Saturday’s episode will see Gabby Logan return to presenting duties. She will be joined in the studio by Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney for analysis and insights.

Mark Chapman will take on presenting during Sunday night’s show. Joe Hart and Danny Murphy will join him in the studio for coverage of the remaining Premier League fixtures.

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