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

It's all change at the top of the Premier League yet again after the latest round of results. In the early Saturday kick-off, we got the biggest surprise of the weekend as an unusually error-ridden performance saw Chelsea beaten 3-2 by West Ham who claimed another impressive scalp. Jarrod Bowen was in top form and West Ham did well to come from behind. Whether or not Arthur Masuakau's late winner was intentional or not it was a deserved win.

It meant that Chelsea were vulnerable to dropping off of the top spot when Liverpool played later in the day. They faced Wolves and found themselves frustrated, with Diogo Jota missing an pretty much open goal after Jose Sa came flying out of his net firing straight at a brave Conor Coady on the line. It was up to the master of miracles Divock Origi to come off the bench and score a dramatic 94th-minute winner.

Liverpool were now on top but that would change yet again with Manchester City facing Watford where they came out comfortable 3-1 winners. They lead Liverpool by a narrow point and Chelsea by only two, it's one of the tightest title races for some time. In other Premier League news, Ralph Rangnick got off to a winning start as Manchester United manager as they beat Crystal Palace 1-0. Stephen Gerrard's Aston Villa also continued their impressive start by beating Leicester City 2-1.

In Championship news the top two teams cancelled each other out as Fulham and Bournemouth drew 1-1 in a game that was tense right until the final whistle. With the quality they both have on show, it is hard to see either of them being challenged too much this season.

If you're a footy fan then these events might be right up your street...

Lancaster City vs AFC Darwen

When: Tuesday 7th December

Where: Lancaster City FC

Lancaster are taking on AFC Darwen in the quarter-finals of the LFA Challenge Trophy with the winners coming out with a strong chance of winning the competition. Cup days are always special and sides always want to sign off a season by beaing able to say that they've won something.

Come down for what will surely be a tight game as both sides absolutely go for it.

Find tickets for Lancaster City vs AFC Darwen here.

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Lancaster City vs Basford United

When: Saturday 11th December

Where: Lancaster City FC

Lancaster City are in action once again at the weekend and this time they'll be taking on Basford United in the Northern Premier League Premier Division. Lancaster are within three points of Basford despite being six places behind them in the table such is the tightness at the middle of the league.

With Basford surely wanting to build towards a playoff spot, this is a crucial game for both sides that will result in a very competitive fixture.

Find tickets for Lancaster City vs Basford United here.

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Caernarfon Town vs Aberystwyth Town

When: Friday 17th December 

Where: Yr Oval, Caernarfon

Caernarfon Town take on Aberystwyth Town in this Welsh Premier League fixture. Caernarfon Town will be hoping to climb up into the higher reaches of the table whilst Aberystwyth will want to avoid getting into a slump and every fixture in this league is vital.

What you'll get here is some good old fashioned amateur football that still captures the beautiful drama that football can provide.

Find tickets for Caernarfon Town vs Aberystwyth Town here.

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Caernarfon Town vs Bala Town

When: Saturday 1st January 2022

Where: Ys Oval, Caernarfon

What better activity could you enjoy on New Years Day than a game of football? Not playing it of course, watching other people play it as you work on last night's headache. Caernarfon Town will be taking on Bala Town in this fixture that will bring in the new year.

If you want to see these two Welsh Premier League sides go head to head then now is your chance to get your ticket booked.

Find tickets for Caernarfon Town vs Bala Town here.

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Manchester United vs Leicester City Hospitality

When: Saturday 2nd April 2022

Where: Hotel Football Old Trafford, Manchester

Two teams who are at the point of writing having pretty disappointing seasons so far. Yet there seems to be some reluctant hope that maybe Manchester United might start to turn things around with that new manager bounce. Leicester have been underwhelming this season and will be looking to kick on soon.

You can watch the two sides come together from the comfort of hospitality where you'll be treated to an abundance of food and drink whilst not missing a minute of the Old Trafford action.

Find tickets for Manchester United vs Leicester City Hospitality here.

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