🔗 Share this article Top Flight Build-up and FA Cup Round Two Developments plus Additional Coverage Preamble Good morning on this weekend morning. This is your comprehensive football coverage hub, focusing on the day's key football fixtures. The Premier League presents fascinating contests featuring the Seagulls and the Hammers and the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a top-of-the-table Scottish encounter between Celtic and Hearts, coupled with WSL action and cup round two drama rounds out the schedule. As always send us your views and let us know how you'll be following the action. Here we go. Major Stories from Saturday Liverpool's Egyptian star grabbed the headlines despite did not play in the Reds' thrilling 3-3 draw at Leeds United. He launched an astonishing critique on manager Arne Slot, claiming him of throwing him “under the bus” following omission from the first eleven for the third straight match. The player stated that he felt singled out for blame for the club's disappointing start to the season. “It's unbelievable … I am sat on the bench for 90 minutes,” the Egyptian stated. “This is the third match on the bench, perhaps for the first time in my professional life. I’m very, very disappointed.” Another major Premier League story was the Gunners' injury-time defeat at Aston Villa, sealed by Emiliano Buendía's decisive goal. This outcome, coupled with Manchester City's comfortable victory over Sunderland, has left a very tight battle at the top of the table. Outside English leagues, the Argentine maestro once again played the hero for his MLS side as they lifted the MLS Cup, beating Vancouver 3-1 in the final. Sunday's Top-Flight Matches The Seagulls host West Ham in a 2pm GMT start. West Ham have displayed signs of improvement under the arrival of head coach Nuno. An impressive 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 cup quarter-final. Crystal Palace are aiming for a fourth straight victory on the road in the Premier League, having defeated three opponents without conceding in their recent travels. Cup Action Continues England's famous cup competition second round delivered plenty of excitement yesterday. Sixth-tier side Weston-super-Mare made history by advancing to the third round for the first time ever. Other notable outcomes featured: Swindon Town thrashed Bolton Wanderers – a division above them – 4-0. Cambridge United defeated Stockport on spot-kicks. Non-league Buxton FC led against Cheltenham Town before eventually suffering 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 It appears a trio of distinct battlegroups developing in this season's Premier League. Championship Contenders: Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are seemingly vying for the top prize. The Mid-Table Scramble: A incredibly congested group includes Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester United, all with aspirations for the European places. Can any put together a winning run to challenge the top teams? The Fight for Survival: The scrap to avoid the drop probably involves Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolverhampton Wanderers appearing particularly vulnerable. Clubs such as Brentford or Fulham could also be dragged into the battle. Elsewhere in Football Outside the English top flight and domestic cup, today'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) The Salah Debate Continues The fallout from Mohamed Salah's explosive interview rages on. There are two distinct sides to the argument. Has he done enough to speak out as a true club icon? On the other, is boss Arne Slot right in doing what he believes is necessary to attempt to win games? Views from supporters seems split: “As a Manchester United supporter. If memory serves, Salah was the players' player of the year 6 months ago and now he’s chief scapegoat. This is no way to treat a club legend.” “Can we take a moment to have sympathy for Mo Salah? He must have overlooked that he is currently 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 accept a lucrative offer and head for Saudi Arabia following the AFCON? Sad News from the Championship Two Championship matches were called off yesterday. The game between Charlton and Pompey at The Valley was halted in the 12th minute after a supporter was taken ill. It was later confirmed the supporter passed away in hospital. Blackburn's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also stopped and called off due to a waterlogged pitch at Ewood Park. Torrential rain – for the second occasion this season at the ground – made the pitch unplayable. At this time, there is no word yet on when either game will be rescheduled.