Skiddle's Open Goal: A Weekly Roundup of Football news and events
Here we round up the latest Premier League action and bring you the latest footy events added to the Skiddle site.
Last updated: 11th May 2022
Originally published: 9th May 2022
The Premier League provided us with plenty of entertainment this weekend, as we entered the final few games. The big news being that Liverpool could only draw with Tottenham, meaning that Manchester City could feel safer if they won their game at Newcastle. Of course, Manchester City were far superior.
Liverpool were left frustrated by a goal from Son before Luis Diaz grabbed a deflected equaliser in a game that Liverpool dominated. It left City in a fantastic position, with Guardiola accusing the entire media of being Manchester United and Liverpool fans afterwards in what was seen as an insane rant. Perhaps he'll be happier when he actually achieves European success.
In other news, Manchester United were completely embarrassed by a brilliant Brighton performance as they lost 4-0 at the Amex. Brighton were quicker, hungrier and more ruthless for the entire game and they resigned United to their lowest ever Premier League points finish. It will be another, now yearly rebuilding job for the club in the Summer.
Arsenal moved closer to sealing a top 4 place by beating a sorry Leeds side 2-1. The Yorkshire club had Luke Ayling sent off in the first half for a bad lunging tackle on Martinelli and almost had three players sent off. But they improved in the second half and played well enough to cause some nerves around The Emirates. The loss plunged Leeds into the relegation zone as Everton managed to beat a woeful Leicester side.
Norwich and Watford's relegation has also been confirmed. They were two sides who lacked any sense of identity all season as they completed their rituals as some of the most frequent yo-yo clubs, frequently promoted and having no actual plans to even bother competing in the Premier League the next season.
Let's hope that it is a long time before we see these sides again because the same old story is getting a bit boring now, especially with Watford who barely seem to give managers more than 7 games to achieve success. Fulham and Bournemouth are returning to the Premier League next season to replace them.
Take a look below to see the latest football events added to the Skiddle site. Also don't forget to check out the full list of Champions League Final Screenings happening here.
FA Cup Final- Liverpool vs Chelsea
When: Saturday 14th May
Where: Baltic Market, Liverpool
The FA Cup final is almost here, the most anticipated domestic up in English football. Two of the very best teams in the Premier League are going head to head as Liverpool will be taking on Chelsea. You can see the game in the comfort of your fellow Liverpool fans at this exclusive fan screening.
Find tickets for FA Cup Final- Liverpool vs Chelsea - here
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Champions League Final Screening
When: Saturday 28th May
Where: Liverpool Botanical Gin Garden, Liverpool
The Champions League Final sees Liverpool take on Real Madrid this season and the Reds are out for revenge. Real Madrid have the luxury of rest as they have already wrapped up the La Liga title, so it'll be a tough ask for the Merseyside team but you can back them all the way here.
Find tickets for Champions League Final Screening - here
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When: Saturday 28th May
Where: Meraki, Liverpool
Another screening in Liverpool for the Champions League Final, the city is truly going to come alive on Sunday 28th May so sort your plans whilst you can. We can't even imagine the scenes if Liverpool manages to get a second Champions League under Jurgen Klopp. Dress head to toe in red.
Find tickets for Champions League Final - here
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When: Monday 21st November
Where: Soccer Dome, Trafford Park, Manchester
The World Cup is awkwardly arriving halfway through the season in 2022 as the competition is being played in Qatar. You can come to this fan park in Manchester where Wes Brown will be hosting the event, the former United man on hand to offer his analysis to England taking on Iran.
Find tickets for World Cup Manchester Fan Park - here
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