Skiddle's Open Goal: A Weekly Roundup of Football news and events

It was an absolutely huge weekend of Premier League action that saw the title race become reignited. Manchester City looked like they were sailing towards another title but after a recent draw with Southampton, things got suddenly worse after they lost to Tottenham Hotspur. 

Tottenham have now done the double over City and this 3-2 victory was absolutely breathtaking entertainment. Spurs taking the lead early on through January signing Kulisevski, City equalised through Gundogan in the first half. Then Harry Kane stole in-between City's centre backs to fire a volley home. 

As the game headed into extra time, City equalised through a penalty which was put away by Mahrez. Yet, the game was not dead with Kane scoring a header in the 95th minute to give Spurs a deserved victory. It was a great relief for Liverpool who had beaten Norwich 3-1 earlier in the day thanks to goals from Mane, Salah and their most recent signing Luis Diaz.

Should they win their game in hand against Leeds, Liverpool will only be three points behind league leaders Manchester City. In other news, Burnley got a vital and emphatic 3-0 win over Brighton, Watford managed to pick up their first three points under Roy Hodgson and Southampton beat Everton.

 

If you're a big football fan then you'll probably enjoy these events...

 

Liverpool vs Chelsea final screening

When: Sunday 27th February

Where: Baltic Market, Liverpool

This is an event for all you Liverpool fans. With the EFL cup final coming up against Chelsea you can come and see the game live at Baltic Market. Fan zones are the best places to be if you can't find a way down to the match as you can be surrounded by an incredible atmosphere of your fellow fans.

 

Find tickets for Liverpool vs Chelsea final screening - here

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Hanley Town vs Walsall Wood

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When: Saturday 12th March

Where: Hanley Town Football Club, Stoke On Trent

With recent postponements, Hanley Town have run into a schedule where they will be playing consecutive home games. One of these matches will be against Walsall Wood as they look to drive their title push forward by beating one of the teams in the lower half of the table.

 

Find tickets for Hanley Town vs Walsall Wood - here

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Manchester United vs Watford Hospitality

When: Saturday 26th February

Where: Hotel Football, Old Trafford, Manchester

Manchester United have been in much better form since the start of 2022 and whilst there are still issues affecting their performances they are definitely starting to turn a corner. They'll be hoping to use all of that home advantage to beat Watford and you can view it from the comfort of hospitality.

 

Find tickets for Manchester United vs Watford Hospitality - here

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Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid Hospitality

When: Tuesday 15th March

Where: Hotel Football, Old Trafford, Manchester

The second leg of this Champions League tie, Manchester United will be looking for at least a slight advantage to take to Old Trafford after facing Atletico Madrid in the first leg. With the away side not in good form this year, United have a strong chance to progress. You can watch all the Champions League drama from hospitality.

 

Find tickets for Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid - here

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