🔗 Share this article Premier League Preview alongside FA Cup Second Round Latest News plus Additional Coverage Preamble Hello and welcome on this weekend day. This is your all-in-one matchday coverage hub, centering on the day's major soccer fixtures. The Premier League offers fascinating contests featuring the Seagulls and the Hammers and Fulham & Crystal Palace. Additionally, a top-of-the-table Scottish Premiership clash sees Celtic and Hearts, alongside WSL games plus cup second round drama completes the lineup. Feel free to share your thoughts telling us how you'll be following today's games. Here we go. Major Stories from Saturday Liverpool's Egyptian star commandeered the spotlight despite did not play in the Reds' thrilling six-goal thriller at Elland Road. He launched an stunning critique on boss Arne Slot, claiming him of throwing him “to the wolves” following being left out the starting lineup for the third consecutive game. The player stated that he felt made a scapegoat for the club's disappointing start to the season. “It's unbelievable … I am sat on the bench for 90 minutes,” Salah reportedly said. “This is the third match on the bench, perhaps for the first occasion in my career. I’m very, very disappointed.” The other significant Premier League development was the Gunners' last-gasp defeat at Aston Villa, courtesy of by Emiliano Buendía's winning goal. That result, coupled with Manchester City's straightforward victory over Sunderland, makes for a very tight battle at the summit of the standings. Away from English football, the Argentine maestro once again played the hero for Inter Miami as they lifted the league championship, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the showpiece. Sunday's Top-Flight Matches Brighton welcome West Ham for an 2pm GMT start. West Ham have shown flickers of life under the appointment of head coach Nuno Espírito Santo. An impressive point at Manchester United means he has overseen a run of just one defeat in five games. Fulham against Crystal Palace is a repeat of last season's cup last-eight tie. The Eagles are eyeing a fourth straight victory on the road in the Premier League, having beaten three opponents to nil in their recent travels. Cup Action Continues England's famous cup competition second round provided plenty of excitement on Saturday. National League South side the Seagulls created a historic moment by advancing to the next round for the first time ever. Other notable outcomes featured: Swindon thrashed Bolton – a league above them – 4-0. Cambridge United beat Stockport on spot-kicks. Non-league Buxton FC led against Cheltenham before eventually suffering a 6-2 defeat. Today's cup schedule includes: Slough Town v Macclesfield (12.30pm GMT start) Boreham Wood v Newport County Gateshead v Walsall Blackpool v Carlisle United Developing Mini-Leagues There seems to be three distinct mini-leagues developing in this season's Premier League. Championship Contenders: The current leading pack are apparently vying for the championship. The Mid-Table Scramble: A incredibly congested section contains Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester United, all with designs on the top five. Can any put together a winning run to challenge the top teams? The Fight for Survival: The scrap to stay up probably involves Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolves looking particularly in trouble. Clubs such as Brentford or Fulham could also be sucked into the fight. Other Matches Today Away from the Premier League and domestic cup, today's schedule feature: 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) Ongoing Discussion About Liverpool's Star The fallout from the Liverpool forward's explosive interview continues. Opinion is split into two distinct sides to the argument. Has he done enough to speak out as a bona fide club icon? On the other, is boss Arne Slot right in doing whatever it takes to attempt to win games? Views from supporters seems divided: “As a Manchester United supporter. If memory serves, Salah was the players' player of the year 6 months ago and now he’s the main target. Not the way to treat a legend of the club.” “Can we take a moment to have sympathy for Mo Salah? He's probably overlooked that he is presently Liverpool's best-paid player... A victim, Mo, you are not.” The big question for Mo Salah, then? Many think his bridges at Liverpool may now be damaged. Will he seek a loan to another European club? Might he take the pay day and head for Saudi Arabia following the AFCON? Sad News from the Championship Two second-tier fixtures were abandoned on Saturday. The match between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley was halted in the early stages after a fan was taken ill. It was later announced the supporter died 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 time this season at the ground – made the pitch unsuitable. There is no word yet on when either game will be replayed.