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

We already have our first sacking of the Premier League season after the latest round of fixtures and it comes after a record victory. Liverpool were looking to bounce back after their defeat to Manchester United and did so in the most emphatic way possible, beating Bournemouth 9-0.

They were 5-0 up going into half-time and with the rate at which Liverpool were scoring, more goals seemed inevitable. Roberton Firmino was the star of the show, grabbing two goals and setting up three. But Liverpool were brilliant and youngsters Elliott and Carvalho both grabbed their first goals for the club. 

It has now proved to be a costly toll for Scott Parker as he has become the first manager sacked this season. It seems incredibly harsh given that in their first four games they've faced Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City where they weren't expected to win any. There are rumours floating about of an uneasy relationship between Parker and Bournemouth's chairman.

Who knows who they'll bring in but this has definitely solidified their position as relegation favourites. Elsewhere, Manchester City came from behind to beat Crystal Palace who took a 2-0 lead but a stunning display from Haaland saw him bag a hat trick. Watching a striker of his quality makes you fully believe that City have probably signed one of the deadliest strikers that the Premier League will ever see.

Chelsea managed to fend off Leicester despite having Gallagher sent off in the first half with Raheem Sterling stepping up to give them the victory. Leicester threatened to stage a late comeback with a Harvey Barnes strike but they still look miles off the pace after a shaky start and no signings.

Arsenal remain at the top of the table after beating Fulham 2-1 but it was the visitors who took a shock lead after Mitrovic robbed Gabriel to tap home. The Gunners are looking very entertaining to watch this season, they have that feeling where goals feel like an inevitability. They could be in for a very successful season. 

There are midweek fixtures taking place this week, with the most tantalising being Leeds vs Everton, Liverpool vs Newcastle and Leicester City vs Manchester United. If you're in need of a football fix take a look at these events below.

 

Hanley Town vs Stoke City

When: Tuesday 4th October

Where: Hanley Town Football Club, Stoke On Trent

This will be a clash between close neighbours, as both teams are based in Stoke. A county cup competition, Hanley will be competing due to their promotion after a highly successful 2021/22 campaign. It'll be their chance to play the Stoke City team who will be expected to win the tie but won't be playing their full-strength 11 so anything could happen.

 

Find tickets for Hanley Town vs Stoke City - here

 

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England vs Iran

When: Monday 21st November

Where: Banks Bar, Maidstone

England are taking on Iran in their first group game of the World Cup in Qatar. They will be looking to make the perfect start to the tournament by beating what is one of the easier sides on paper. Yet, that isn't how football works so they'll need all the support that they can get back home.

 

Find tickets for England vs Iran - here 

 

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England vs Wales World Cup 2022

When: Tuesday 29th November

Where: The Black Prince, Northampton

A footballing grudge match that has brought plenty of entertaining fixtures in the past, England and Wales will be a brilliant game in the World Cup group stage. Wales have a togetherness and quality that will be hard for England to beta, so get down to this screening and cheer them on.

 

Find tickets for England vs Wales World Cup 2022 - here

 

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