🔗 Share this article Top Flight Preview alongside Football Association Cup Round Two Developments plus More Opening Thoughts Good morning to another weekend day. We bring you your all-in-one matchday live center, highlighting the day's key football fixtures. The Premier League presents intriguing matches between the Seagulls and the Hammers and the Cottagers and the Eagles. Additionally, a top-of-the-table Scottish encounter between Celtic and Hearts, alongside Women's Super League action plus cup round two excitement rounds out the schedule. Feel free to share your thoughts and let us know how you'll be following today's games. Here we go. Yesterday's Headlines Liverpool's Egyptian star stole the spotlight even though he did not play in the Reds' hectic six-goal thriller at Leeds United. He launched an astonishing attack 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 club's poor start to the campaign. “I can’t believe … I am sat on the bench for 90 minutes,” Salah reportedly said. “The third time on the bench, perhaps for the first occasion in my career. I am extremely disappointed.” Another significant top-flight story was Arsenal's injury-time loss at Villa Park, sealed by Emi Buendía's decisive goal. This outcome, combined with City's straightforward victory over Sunderland, has left a very tight battle at the summit of the standings. Away from the English football, the Argentine maestro once again played the hero for Inter Miami as they triumphed the league championship, defeating Vancouver 3-1 in the showpiece. Sunday's Top-Flight Matches Brighton host West Ham in a afternoon kickoff. West Ham have displayed signs of life under the appointment of manager Nuno. A creditable midweek draw means he has presided over a run of just one defeat in their last five. Fulham versus Palace is a repeat of last year's FA Cup quarter-final. The Eagles are aiming for a fourth successive victory on the road in the Premier League, having beaten Burnley, Wolves and Liverpool without conceding in their recent away fixtures. The FA Cup Second Round England's famous cup competition round two provided lots of excitement on Saturday. Sixth-tier side the Seagulls made history by advancing to the next round for the first time ever. Other standout results featured: Swindon thrashed Bolton Wanderers – a league above them – 4-0. Cambridge United defeated Stockport on spot-kicks. Non-league Buxton led against Cheltenham before finally suffering a 6-2 loss. Today's cup schedule includes: Slough Town v Macclesfield (12.30pm GMT kickoff) Boreham Wood v Newport County Gateshead v Walsall Blackpool v Carlisle United Developing Mini-Leagues There seems to be a trio of separate mini-leagues developing in this season's Premier League. Championship Contenders: The current leading pack are seemingly contending for the championship. The Mid-Table Scramble: A very tight group includes Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester United, all with aspirations for the top five. Will any string together a consistent form to threaten the elite? The Relegation Battle: The dogfight to stay up likely involves several clubs, with Wolves appearing especially in trouble. Teams like others could also be sucked into the fight. Elsewhere in Football Outside the English top flight and domestic cup, today'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) 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 Mohamed Salah's explosive interview continues. Opinion is split into two clear camps to the debate. Has he earned the right to speak out as a true club icon? On the other, is manager Slot right in doing whatever it takes to try to win games? Views from supporters seems split: “As a Manchester United supporter. If I’m not mistaken, Salah was the players' player of the year 6 months ago and now he’s chief scapegoat. This is no way to treat a legend of the club.” “Can we pause to have sympathy for Mo Salah? He's probably overlooked that he is currently Liverpool's highest ever earning player... A victim, Mo, you are not.” The big question for Mo Salah, then? Speculation suggests his bridges at Liverpool may now be burned. Will he move on loan to another European club? Or will he accept a lucrative offer and head for the Saudi Pro League following the AFCON? Matches Abandoned Two Championship fixtures were called off on Saturday. The match between Charlton Athletic and Pompey at The Valley was paused in the 12th minute after a fan was taken unwell. It was later confirmed the fan died in hospital. Blackburn's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also paused and abandoned due to a waterlogged playing surface at Ewood Park. Heavy rain – for the second occasion this season at the ground – rendered the field unplayable. At this time, there is no word yet on when these matches will be rescheduled.