đź”— Share this article Premier League Buildup alongside FA Cup Round Two Updates plus Additional Coverage Opening Thoughts Good morning on this weekend day. We bring you your all-in-one matchday coverage center, focusing on the day's key soccer fixtures. England's top division offers intriguing contests featuring Brighton & West Ham and the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a top-of-the-table Scottish clash between Celtic and Hearts, alongside Women's Super League action plus FA Cup round two excitement rounds out the schedule. As always share your thoughts and let us know your plans for watching the action. Here we go. Major Stories from Saturday Liverpool's Egyptian star commandeered the spotlight despite was absent in Liverpool's hectic six-goal thriller at Leeds United. He launched an astonishing attack on boss the Dutch coach, claiming him of throwing him “under the bus” after being left out the first eleven for the third straight game. The player stated that he felt singled out for blame for the team's disappointing beginning to the season. “It's unbelievable … I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes,” the Egyptian stated. “The third time on the bench, perhaps for the first time in my career. I’m very, very disappointed.” Another major Premier League story was Arsenal's last-gasp defeat at Aston Villa, sealed by Emi BuendĂa's winning goal. This outcome, coupled with City's straightforward win over the Black Cats, has left a incredibly close battle at the top of the standings. Away from English leagues, Lionel Messi once again played the hero for Inter Miami as they triumphed the league championship, beating Vancouver 3-1 in the final. Today's Premier League Fixtures The Seagulls welcome West Ham for an 2pm GMT kickoff. West Ham have shown flickers of life under the appointment of head coach Nuno EspĂrito Santo. An impressive point at Manchester United means he has overseen a run of only one loss in their last five. Fulham versus Palace is a repeat of last year's cup quarter-final. The Eagles are eyeing a fourth straight victory on the road in the Premier League, having beaten Burnley, Wolves and Liverpool without conceding in their recent travels. Cup Action Continues The FA Cup second round delivered lots of drama on Saturday. Sixth-tier side the Seagulls created a historic moment by advancing to the third round for the first time in their history. Other notable outcomes included: Swindon hammered Bolton Wanderers – a league above them – 4-0. Cambridge United defeated Stockport County on penalties. Non-league Buxton FC led against Cheltenham Town before finally enduring a 6-2 loss. Sunday's FA Cup action includes: Slough Town v Macclesfield (early start) Boreham Wood v Newport County Gateshead v Walsall Blackpool v Carlisle United Developing Mini-Leagues There seems to be a trio of distinct battlegroups forming in this season's Premier League. The Title Race: Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are seemingly contending for the top prize. The Mid-Table Scramble: A very tight group contains several big names, all with aspirations for the top five. Can any string together a winning run to challenge the elite? The Relegation Battle: The dogfight to stay up probably concerns Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolves looking particularly in trouble. Teams like Brentford or Fulham could also be dragged into the fight. Other Matches Today Outside the English top flight and domestic cup, Sunday's schedule feature: Women's Top Flight: (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) European Football: Real Madrid v Celta Vigo (8pm CET) Borussia Dortmund v Hoffenheim (4.30pm CET) Ongoing Discussion About Liverpool's Star The reaction from Mohamed Salah's comments continues. There are two distinct sides to the argument. On one hand, has Salah earned the right to voice his frustration as a bona fide Liverpool legend? On the other, is manager Arne Slot justified in doing what he believes is necessary to attempt to win games? Fan opinion seems split: “As a Manchester United supporter. If I’m not mistaken, Salah was PFA Player of the Year 6 months ago and now he’s chief scapegoat. This is no way to treat a legend of the club.” “Perhaps we should pause to have sympathy for Mo Salah? He must have forgotten that he is presently Liverpool's highest ever earning player... Someone hard done by, Mo, you are not.” The big question for the Egyptian king, then? Many think his bridges at Liverpool may now be damaged. Could he seek a loan to a club abroad? Might he take the pay day and head for Saudi Arabia after the Africa Cup of Nations? Matches Abandoned A pair of Championship matches were abandoned yesterday. The game between Charlton Athletic and Pompey at The Valley was halted in the 12th minute after a supporter was taken unwell. It was later confirmed the fan died in hospital. Blackburn'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 – made the pitch unsuitable. At this time, there is no word yet on when these matches will be replayed.