🔗 Share this article Premier League Buildup alongside Football Association Cup Round Two Latest News and Additional Coverage Opening Thoughts Hello and welcome to another weekend day. This is your comprehensive football coverage hub, highlighting today's key soccer fixtures. England's top division presents fascinating matches between the Seagulls and the Hammers and the Cottagers and the Eagles. Additionally, a top-of-the-table Scottish clash between Celtic and Hearts, coupled with WSL action and FA Cup round two drama completes the lineup. Feel free to get in touch and let us know how you'll be following today's games. Let's get into it. Major Stories from Saturday Mohamed Salah stole the spotlight despite not featuring in Liverpool's hectic six-goal thriller at Leeds United. He launched an astonishing critique on manager Arne Slot, accusing him of throwing him “under the bus” after omission from the first eleven for the third straight match. The player stated feeling singled out for blame for the team's disappointing beginning to the season. “I can’t believe … I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes,” Salah reportedly said. “This is the third match on the bench, I think for the first time in my professional life. I am extremely disappointed.” The other major top-flight development saw Arsenal's last-gasp defeat at Villa Park, courtesy of by Emiliano Buendía's decisive goal. This outcome, coupled with City's comfortable win over Sunderland, makes for a very tight battle at the summit of the table. Outside the English football, Lionel Messi once again played the hero for his MLS side as they triumphed the MLS Cup, beating Vancouver 3-1 in the final. Sunday's Top-Flight Matches The Seagulls host West Ham in a 2pm GMT kickoff. The visitors have displayed signs of improvement under the arrival of manager Nuno. An impressive midweek draw means he has overseen a run of only one loss in five games. Fulham against Crystal Palace is a repeat of last season's cup last-eight tie. The Eagles are aiming for a fourth successive victory on the road in the league, having defeated three opponents to nil in their latest travels. Cup Action Continues The FA Cup second round delivered lots of excitement on Saturday. National League South side Weston-super-Mare created a historic moment by advancing to the third round for the first time ever. Additional notable results featured: Swindon thrashed Bolton Wanderers – a division above them – 4-0. Cambridge United defeated Stockport County on penalties. Sixth tier Buxton were ahead against Cheltenham before eventually enduring a 6-2 defeat. Sunday's cup action includes: Slough Town v Macclesfield (12.30pm GMT kickoff) Boreham Wood v Newport County Gateshead v Walsall Blackpool v Carlisle United The Premier League's Three Tiers It appears a trio of separate mini-leagues forming in this campaign's Premier League. The Title Race: The current leading pack are apparently contending for the top prize. The Packed Middle: A incredibly congested group includes Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester United, all with aspirations for the top five. Can any string together a winning run to challenge the top teams? The Relegation Battle: The dogfight to stay up probably involves Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolverhampton Wanderers appearing particularly vulnerable. Teams like others could also be sucked into the fight. Other Matches Today Outside the English top flight and domestic cup, Sunday's schedule include: Women's Super League (WSL): (All 12pm GMT unless stated) Leicester City v Manchester City London City Lionesses v Brighton & Hove Albion Manchester United v West Ham United Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa Chelsea v Everton (2.30pm GMT) Around the Continent: Real Madrid v Celta Vigo (8pm CET) Borussia Dortmund v Hoffenheim (4.30pm CET) Ongoing Discussion About Liverpool's Star The reaction from the Liverpool forward's explosive interview rages on. Opinion is split into two clear camps to the debate. Has he done enough to speak out as a bona fide Liverpool legend? On the other, is manager Arne Slot justified in doing whatever it takes to attempt to win games? Fan opinion appears divided: “United fan here. If I’m not mistaken, Salah was the players' player of the year 6 months ago and now he’s the main target. This is no way to treat a club legend.” “Perhaps we should pause to have sympathy for Mo Salah? He's probably forgotten that he is presently Liverpool's best-paid player... Someone hard done by, Mo, you are not.” The big question for Mo Salah, then? Many think his relationship with the club may now be burned. Will he seek a loan to another European club? Or will he take the pay day and move to Saudi Arabia after the Africa Cup of Nations? Matches Abandoned A pair of second-tier matches were abandoned yesterday. The game between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley was paused in the early stages after a supporter was taken unwell. It was later announced the fan died in hospital. Blackburn's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also paused and abandoned due to a waterlogged pitch at Ewood Park. Heavy rain – for the second time this season at the ground – rendered the field unsuitable. There is no confirmation on when these matches will be rescheduled.