Gabby Logan returned to the Match of the Day studios to review the weekend's Premier League games13:55, 25 Aug 2026An emotional tribute was aired live on Match of the Day.‌Gabby Logan returned to the BBC studio on Sunday (August 23), as highlights of the day's Premier League matches were played. She was joined by Danny Murphy and Joe Hart.‌Enzo Maresca's first league game in charge of Manchester City saw him take on Bournemouth, who are now led by Marco Rose. Meanwhile, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, who is now the second-longest serving Premier League manager, travelled to Brighton.‌Plus, Bournemouth's former manager Andoni Iraola took his Liverpool team to Newcastle, where a tribute to Kevin Keegan took place ahead of the match. Keegan, who played for both clubs before going on to manage Newcastle, died at the age of 75 last month, following a battle with cancer.At the start of Match of the Day, Gabby said: "We're going to begin at Newcastle at home to Liverpool. Before the game, tributes were paid to a legend at both clubs who sadly passed away this summer."‌A heartfelt tribute video was then played, documenting some of Keegan's most memorable moments both on and off the pitch. Clips showed the player's highs at Liverpool, before he made the move to Newcastle.The montage ended with Kevin previously reflecting on his career, saying: "[It's] very difficult to hold yourself together under circumstances like this, very moving. And I thank everyone for the tremendous way they've seen me off. I hope I'm always their friend and I can tell you one thing, they'll always be my friends up here, thank you very much."BBC viewers were quick to share their thoughts after watching the tribute, with many left moved by the clip. "The tribute to Kevin Keegan on #MOTD, nice one," one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter).‌Another added: "As I said. Love #MOTD. The homage to King Kevin was perfect." A third said: "Only just watching Match of the Day, proper tribute to Kevin Keegan that from Newcastle."A fourth viewer echoed the sentiment on Reddit, saying: "Incredibly moving. Great footballer. Great person." Someone else commented: "Nice bloke as well as a great footballer. One of our countries greatest ever players."‌Keegan's family, who were present at the game in the directors' box, wrote an open letter before the match to thank supporters for leaving tributes outside St James' Park. They thanked fans for "filling us with so much comfort during these difficult days"."The sea of black and white shirts and scarves, alongside colours from so many other clubs, reminded us how much Kevin meant to the footballing world," the letter added."It was a sombre moment that reminded us of our pain and loss, yet matched with immense pride and love as we read so many personal and heartfelt messages. Kevin always shared his love for Newcastle United, Geordies, and the city, captivating us with stories told with his infectious smile.Article continues below"Seeing these tributes brought those stories to life for Kevin's grandchildren, showing them how deeply their grandfather was loved in return."Match of the Day is available to stream on BBC iPlayer