BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski says the overall viewing figures are up because of its increased digital output. It means the BBC has lost just over 750,000 viewers for the BBC One and BBC Two Match of the Day broadcasts but gained double that number in digital viewers. How Arsenal and Man City could meet FOUR times in a month for gripping season finale READ MORE :Winter Olympics viewing figures for BBC after tears in studio and injury shocks READ MORE :BACK THE MIRROR! The highlights often last up to nine minutes and the package which is shown on Match of the Day is available online. View 2 Images Lineker left the BBC at the end of last season (Image: Getty Images)JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!

Source: Daily Mirror February 25, 2026 18:23 UTC