🔗 Share this article Premier League Build-up and Football Association Cup Second Round Developments and More Opening Thoughts Morning everyone on this weekend day. We bring you your all-in-one matchday coverage center, highlighting the day's key football action. The Premier League offers intriguing matches between the Seagulls and the Hammers and the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a crucial Scottish encounter sees Celtic and Hearts, coupled with WSL games plus cup round two drama rounds out the schedule. Feel free to share your thoughts and let us know how you'll be following today's games. Without further ado. Major Stories from Saturday Liverpool's Egyptian star stole the spotlight even though he did not play in the Reds' thrilling six-goal thriller at Leeds United. Salah delivered an astonishing critique on manager Arne Slot, claiming him of throwing him “under the bus” after omission from the first eleven for the third consecutive game. He expressed feeling made a scapegoat for the club's poor beginning to the campaign. “It's unbelievable … I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes,” Salah reportedly said. “The third time on the bench, I think for the first occasion in my career. I’m very, very disappointed.” The other significant top-flight story was the Gunners' injury-time defeat at Aston Villa, courtesy of by Emi Buendía's decisive strike. That result, combined with City's comfortable victory over Sunderland, makes for a very tight race at the summit of the standings. Outside English football, the Argentine maestro as ever wrote the script for Inter Miami as they lifted the MLS Cup, beating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the showpiece. Sunday's Top-Flight Matches The Seagulls host West Ham in a 2pm GMT kickoff. The visitors have shown flickers of life under the appointment of head coach Nuno Espírito Santo. A creditable midweek draw means he has presided over a run of only one loss in their last five. Fulham versus Palace is a repeat of last season's cup last-eight tie. Crystal Palace are eyeing a fourth successive away win in the Premier League, having beaten Burnley, Wolves and Liverpool to nil in their recent away fixtures. Cup Action Continues The FA Cup second round delivered lots of excitement on Saturday. National League South side the Seagulls created a historic moment by advancing to the next round for the first time in their history. Other standout results featured: Swindon hammered Bolton Wanderers – a division above them – 4-0. Cambridge United defeated Stockport County on penalties. Sixth tier Buxton FC led against Cheltenham Town before finally suffering a 6-2 defeat. Today's FA Cup schedule includes: Slough Town v Macclesfield (early kickoff) Boreham Wood v Newport County Gateshead v Walsall Blackpool v Carlisle United The Premier League's Three Tiers There seems to be three separate mini-leagues developing in this campaign's Premier League. The Title Race: Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are apparently vying for the championship. The Packed Middle: A incredibly congested section includes several big names, all with designs on the top five. Can any string together a consistent form to challenge the elite? The Relegation Battle: The scrap to avoid the drop probably concerns Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolverhampton Wanderers looking particularly in trouble. Clubs such as Brentford or Fulham could also be dragged into the battle. Elsewhere in Football Away from the Premier League and domestic cup, Sunday's schedule include: 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) The Salah Debate Continues The fallout from the Liverpool forward's explosive interview continues. There are two distinct sides to the debate. On one hand, has Salah done enough to voice his frustration as a bona fide Liverpool legend? Or is boss Slot justified in doing whatever it takes to try to win games? Views from supporters appears divided: “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. Not the way to treat a club legend.” “Can we pause to feel sorry for Mo Salah? He's probably forgotten that he is currently Liverpool's highest ever earning player... Someone hard done by, Mo, you are not.” What next for the Egyptian king, then? Speculation suggests his bridges at Liverpool may now be damaged. Could he move on loan to another European club? Might he take the pay day and head for the Saudi Pro League after the Africa Cup of Nations? Sad News from the Championship Two second-tier matches were abandoned on Saturday. The game between Charlton Athletic and Pompey at The Valley was paused in the early stages after a supporter was taken unwell. It was later confirmed the fan passed away in hospital. Blackburn Rovers's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also stopped and called off due to a waterlogged pitch at Ewood Park. Heavy rain – for the second occasion this season at the ground – rendered the field unsuitable. There is no confirmation on when either game will be rescheduled.