Liverpool v Arsenal The first episode of Match of the Day from 1964, presented by Kenneth Wolstenholme and former Arsenal player Walley Barnes. The featured match is Liverpool versus Arsenal at Anfield. Details Casts Title Liverpool v Arsenal Genres Talk News Release Date 1964-08-22 Episode Runtime 01 Hours 20 Minutes Season Number 1 Episode Number 1 Production Companies BBC Sport Kenneth Wolstenholme Self - Presenter