đź”— Share this article Top Flight Preview and Football Association Cup Round Two Developments and Additional Coverage Opening Thoughts Hello and welcome on this weekend day. This is your all-in-one football live center, centering on the day's key soccer fixtures. The Premier League offers intriguing matches between the Seagulls and the Hammers and Fulham & Crystal Palace. On top of that, a top-of-the-table Scottish Premiership encounter sees the Hoops and the Jambos, alongside WSL action plus cup second round drama rounds out the schedule. As always send us your views and let us know your plans for watching the action. Let's get into it. Yesterday's Headlines Mohamed Salah stole the headlines despite was absent in the Reds' thrilling 3-3 draw at Leeds United. Salah delivered an astonishing critique on manager Arne Slot, accusing 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 made a scapegoat for the club's disappointing start to the season. “I can’t believe … I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes,” Salah reportedly said. “This is the third match on the bench, perhaps for the first time in my professional life. I’m very, very disappointed.” The other major top-flight story was Arsenal's last-gasp loss at Villa Park, courtesy of by Emiliano BuendĂa's decisive strike. That result, coupled with Manchester City's straightforward victory over the Black Cats, has left a incredibly close race at the summit of the standings. Outside English leagues, Lionel Messi once again played the hero for Inter Miami as they lifted the MLS Cup, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final. Today's Premier League Fixtures The Seagulls host West Ham for an afternoon kickoff. West Ham have displayed signs of improvement under the appointment of manager Nuno EspĂrito Santo. An impressive midweek draw means he has overseen a run of only one loss in five games. Fulham against Crystal Palace is a repeat of last year's cup quarter-final. Crystal Palace are eyeing a fourth straight victory on the road in the Premier League, having beaten three opponents to nil in their latest travels. Cup Action Continues England's famous cup competition round two provided plenty of drama on Saturday. Sixth-tier side Weston-super-Mare made history by advancing to the third round for the first time in their history. Other standout results featured: Swindon hammered Bolton – a division above them – 4-0. Cambridge beat Stockport County on penalties. Sixth tier Buxton were ahead against Cheltenham before eventually suffering a 6-2 loss. Today's cup action includes: Slough Town v Macclesfield (12.30pm GMT kickoff) Boreham Wood v Newport County Gateshead v Walsall Blackpool v Carlisle United The Premier League's Three Tiers It appears a trio of separate battlegroups forming in this season's top flight. Championship Contenders: The current leading pack are apparently vying for the championship. The Packed Middle: A incredibly congested group contains Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester United, all with aspirations for the top five. Will any put together a winning run to challenge the top teams? The Relegation Battle: The dogfight to avoid the drop probably concerns several clubs, with Wolverhampton Wanderers appearing particularly in trouble. Clubs such as others could also be dragged into the fight. Elsewhere in Football Away from the English top flight and FA Cup, Sunday's fixtures 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) Ongoing Discussion About Liverpool's Star The reaction from Mohamed Salah's explosive interview continues. There are two clear camps to the argument. On one hand, has Salah earned the right to speak out as a bona fide Liverpool legend? On the other, is boss Slot justified in doing whatever it takes to attempt to win games? Views from supporters appears 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 the main target. This is no way to treat a club legend.” “Perhaps we should take a moment to have sympathy for Mo Salah? He's probably forgotten that he is presently Liverpool's best-paid player... A victim, Mo, you are not.” What next for the Egyptian king, 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 move to Saudi Arabia after the Africa Cup of Nations? Matches Abandoned A pair of Championship matches were abandoned on Saturday. The game between Charlton Athletic and Pompey at The Valley was halted in the 12th minute after a fan was taken ill. It was later confirmed the fan passed away in hospital. Blackburn's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also stopped and called off due to a waterlogged playing surface at Ewood Park. Torrential rain – for the second occasion this season at the ground – made the field unplayable. There is no word yet on when either game will be replayed.