🔗 Share this article Top Flight Buildup alongside FA Cup Round Two Updates plus Additional Coverage Preamble Morning everyone to another weekend morning. We bring you your comprehensive football coverage center, focusing on the day's major soccer fixtures. England's top division offers fascinating contests between the Seagulls and the Hammers as well as Fulham & Crystal Palace. On top of that, a top-of-the-table Scottish encounter sees Celtic and Hearts, coupled with Women's Super League games and cup second round drama rounds out the schedule. As always get in touch and let us know your plans for watching today's games. Here we go. Yesterday's Headlines Mohamed Salah stole the headlines despite was absent in the Reds' hectic 3-3 draw at Leeds United. He launched an astonishing critique on boss the Dutch coach, accusing him of tossing him “under the bus” after being left out the starting lineup for the third consecutive game. The player stated that he felt made a scapegoat for the club's poor beginning to the campaign. “It's unbelievable … I am sat on the bench for 90 minutes,” the Egyptian reportedly said. “This is the third match on the bench, perhaps for the first occasion in my career. I am extremely disappointed.” The other significant Premier League development was Arsenal's last-gasp loss at Villa Park, courtesy of by Emi Buendía's winning goal. That result, combined with City's straightforward victory over Sunderland, has left a incredibly close race at the top of the table. Away from the English leagues, Lionel Messi once again played the hero for Inter Miami as they lifted the MLS Cup, defeating Vancouver 3-1 in the showpiece. Today's Premier League Fixtures The Seagulls welcome West Ham in a afternoon kickoff. West Ham have shown flickers of improvement since the appointment of manager 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. The Eagles are eyeing a fourth straight away win in the league, having defeated three opponents without conceding in their recent away fixtures. Cup Action Continues The FA Cup round two provided plenty of excitement on Saturday. Sixth-tier side the Seagulls created a historic moment by advancing to the next round for the first time in their history. Other standout outcomes included: Swindon Town thrashed Bolton Wanderers – a league above them – 4-0. Cambridge United defeated Stockport on penalties. Sixth tier Buxton led against Cheltenham Town before eventually suffering a 6-2 defeat. Today's cup schedule features: Slough Town v Macclesfield (early start) Boreham Wood v Newport County Gateshead v Walsall Blackpool v Carlisle United The Premier League's Three Tiers It appears a trio of distinct mini-leagues forming in this campaign's top flight. The Title Race: The current leading pack are seemingly vying for the top prize. The Mid-Table Scramble: A incredibly congested section contains several big names, all with aspirations for the top five. Can any put together a consistent form to threaten the elite? The Relegation Battle: The scrap to avoid the drop probably concerns Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolverhampton Wanderers looking especially in trouble. Teams like others could also be sucked into the battle. Other Matches Today Away from the Premier League and domestic cup, today's fixtures 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) European Football: Real Madrid v Celta Vigo (8pm CET) Borussia Dortmund v Hoffenheim (4.30pm CET) The Salah Debate Continues The reaction from Mohamed Salah's comments rages on. Opinion is split into two distinct sides to the debate. Has he done enough to voice his frustration as a bona fide club icon? Or is boss Arne Slot justified in doing what he believes is necessary to try to win matches? Views from supporters appears split: “United fan here. If memory serves, Salah was the players' player of the year 6 months ago and now he’s chief scapegoat. Not the way to treat a club legend.” “Perhaps we should take a moment to have sympathy for Mo Salah? He must have overlooked that he is currently Liverpool's best-paid player... A victim, Mo, you are not.” The big question for the Egyptian king, then? Many think his relationship with the club may now be burned. Could he seek a loan to another European club? Might he take the pay day and move to the Saudi Pro League following the AFCON? Matches Abandoned Two second-tier matches were abandoned on Saturday. The match between Charlton and Pompey at The Valley was halted in the 12th minute after a supporter was taken unwell. It was later announced the fan passed away in hospital. Blackburn Rovers'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 – rendered the pitch unplayable. There is no confirmation on when these matches will be replayed.