đź”— Share this article Premier League Buildup and FA Cup Second Round Developments and More Introduction Morning everyone to another weekend day. We bring you your all-in-one football coverage center, highlighting the day's key soccer action. The Premier League offers fascinating matches between Brighton & West Ham as well as the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a crucial Scottish encounter sees Celtic and Hearts, alongside WSL games and FA Cup second round drama completes the schedule. As always send us your views telling us your plans for watching the action. Here we go. Major Stories from Saturday Liverpool's Egyptian star stole the headlines despite did not play in Liverpool's hectic six-goal thriller at Leeds United. Salah delivered an remarkable critique on boss the Dutch coach, accusing him of tossing him “under the bus” following being left out the first eleven for the third straight match. He expressed feeling singled out for blame for the team's disappointing beginning to the campaign. “I can’t believe … I am sat on the bench for 90 minutes,” Salah stated. “This is the third match on the bench, perhaps for the first time in my career. I’m very, very disappointed.” The other major Premier League development saw the Gunners' injury-time defeat at Aston Villa, sealed by Emiliano BuendĂa's decisive goal. That result, combined with City's straightforward win over Sunderland, makes for a incredibly close battle at the summit of the standings. Away from English football, Lionel Messi once again wrote the script for his MLS side as they lifted the league championship, beating Vancouver 3-1 in the final. Sunday's Top-Flight Matches Brighton welcome West Ham for an afternoon start. The visitors have displayed signs of life under the arrival of manager Nuno. A creditable midweek draw means he has presided over a run of only one loss in their last five. Fulham against Crystal Palace is a repeat of last year's cup last-eight tie. Crystal Palace are eyeing a fourth successive victory on the road in the league, having defeated Burnley, Wolves and Liverpool to nil in their recent away fixtures. Cup Action Continues The FA Cup second round provided lots of drama on Saturday. Sixth-tier side the Seagulls made history by reaching the next round for the first time ever. Additional standout outcomes included: Swindon Town thrashed Bolton – a division above them – 4-0. Cambridge beat Stockport County on penalties. Non-league Buxton led against Cheltenham Town before eventually enduring a 6-2 defeat. Sunday's FA Cup schedule features: 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 There seems to be three distinct mini-leagues developing in this campaign's top flight. Championship Contenders: The current leading pack are seemingly contending for the championship. The Mid-Table Scramble: A incredibly congested section includes several big names, all with designs on the European places. Will any put together a winning run to threaten the top teams? The Relegation Battle: The dogfight to stay up probably involves Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolves appearing particularly vulnerable. Teams like others could also be sucked into the fight. Other Matches Today Outside the English top flight and FA Cup, Sunday's fixtures 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 reaction from Mohamed Salah's explosive interview rages on. Opinion is split into two clear camps to the debate. On one hand, has Salah done enough to voice his frustration as a true club icon? Or is boss Arne Slot justified in doing what he believes is necessary to attempt to win matches? Views from supporters appears divided: “United fan here. If I’m not mistaken, Salah was PFA Player of the Year 6 months ago and now he’s chief scapegoat. This is no way to treat a legend of the club.” “Perhaps we should pause to feel sorry for Mo Salah? He must have forgotten that he is currently Liverpool's best-paid player... A victim, Mo, you are not.” The big question for Mo Salah, then? Speculation suggests his relationship with the club 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? Matches Abandoned A pair of second-tier fixtures were called off on Saturday. The game between Charlton 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'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 – rendered the pitch unsuitable. At this time, there is no word yet on when these matches will be rescheduled.