🔗 Share this article Premier League Build-up and FA Cup Round Two Updates and More Opening Thoughts Hello and welcome to another weekend day. This is your all-in-one football coverage hub, focusing on today's key football fixtures. The Premier League offers fascinating contests featuring the Seagulls and the Hammers as well as the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a crucial Scottish clash between Celtic and Hearts, coupled with WSL action and FA Cup round two drama completes the lineup. We encourage share your thoughts telling us how you'll be following the action. Let's get into it. Major Stories from Saturday Liverpool's Egyptian star stole the spotlight despite did not play in the Reds' thrilling six-goal thriller at Elland Road. Salah delivered an remarkable attack on boss the Dutch coach, claiming him of throwing him “to the wolves” after being left out the starting lineup for the third consecutive match. The player stated that he felt singled out for blame for the club's disappointing start to the season. “I can’t believe … I am sat on the bench for 90 minutes,” the Egyptian reportedly said. “This is the third match on the bench, I think for the first occasion in my professional life. I’m very, very disappointed.” The other major Premier League story saw the Gunners' last-gasp loss at Villa Park, sealed by Emi Buendía's decisive strike. That result, coupled with City's comfortable win over Sunderland, has left a incredibly close race at the top of the standings. Away from the English football, the Argentine maestro once again played the hero for Inter Miami as they lifted the MLS Cup, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final. Sunday's Top-Flight Matches Brighton host the Hammers in a afternoon start. The visitors have displayed signs of improvement under the arrival of manager Nuno Espírito Santo. A creditable point at Manchester United means he has presided over a run of just one defeat in their last five. Fulham against Crystal Palace is a rematch of last season's FA Cup quarter-final. The Eagles are aiming for a fourth straight away win in the Premier League, having defeated Burnley, Wolves and Liverpool without conceding in their latest travels. Cup Action Continues England's famous cup competition second round provided plenty of drama yesterday. National League South side the Seagulls created a historic moment by advancing to the next round for the first time ever. Additional notable outcomes included: Swindon Town hammered Bolton – a league above them – 4-0. Cambridge United defeated Stockport County on penalties. Non-league Buxton were ahead against Cheltenham before eventually enduring a 6-2 loss. Sunday's cup schedule features: Slough Town v Macclesfield (12.30pm GMT start) Boreham Wood v Newport County Gateshead v Walsall Blackpool v Carlisle United The Premier League's Three Tiers There seems to be three separate battlegroups forming in this campaign's top flight. The Title Race: Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are apparently contending for the championship. The Mid-Table Scramble: A incredibly congested section includes several big names, all with designs on the top five. Can any put together a winning run to challenge the elite? The Fight for Survival: The dogfight to avoid the drop probably concerns Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolves appearing especially in trouble. Clubs such as Brentford or Fulham could also be dragged into the fight. Elsewhere in Football Outside the Premier League and FA Cup, Sunday's fixtures feature: 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 fallout from the Liverpool forward's explosive interview continues. Opinion is split into two clear camps to the debate. On one hand, has Salah earned the right to speak out as a bona fide Liverpool legend? Or is boss Arne Slot justified in doing whatever it takes to try to win matches? Fan opinion appears divided: “United fan here. If I’m not mistaken, Salah was PFA Player of the Year 6 months ago and now he’s the main target. Not the way to treat a legend of the club.” “Perhaps we should take a moment to feel sorry for Mo Salah? He's probably overlooked that he is presently Liverpool's highest ever earning player... A victim, Mo, you are not.” The big question for Mo Salah, then? Many think his relationship with the club may now be damaged. Will he seek a loan to another European club? Or will he take the pay day and head for the Saudi Pro League following the Africa Cup of Nations? Sad News from the Championship A pair of second-tier fixtures were abandoned on Saturday. The game between Charlton and Portsmouth at The Valley was paused in the 12th minute after a fan was taken unwell. It was later announced the fan died in hospital. Blackburn Rovers's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also stopped and called off due to a waterlogged playing surface at Ewood Park. Heavy rain – for the second time this season at the ground – rendered the pitch unsuitable. At this time, there is no word yet on when either game will be rescheduled.