đź”— Share this article Premier League Build-up and FA Cup Second Round Updates and More Opening Thoughts Good morning on this weekend day. This is your all-in-one football live hub, highlighting today's major soccer fixtures. England's top division offers fascinating contests between the Seagulls and the Hammers and the Cottagers and the Eagles. Additionally, a top-of-the-table Scottish Premiership clash between the Hoops and the Jambos, coupled with WSL games and cup second round excitement completes the schedule. We encourage share your thoughts and let us know how you'll be following today's games. Without further ado. Yesterday's Headlines Mohamed Salah stole the headlines despite not featuring in Liverpool's thrilling six-goal thriller at Elland Road. Salah delivered an astonishing critique on boss the Dutch coach, accusing him of tossing him “to the wolves” following being left out the starting lineup for the third straight game. He expressed that he felt made a scapegoat for the team's poor start to the campaign. “It's unbelievable … I am sat on the bench for 90 minutes,” the Egyptian stated. “The third time on the bench, perhaps for the first occasion in my professional life. I am extremely disappointed.” Another major top-flight story was Arsenal's injury-time defeat at Villa Park, sealed by Emi BuendĂa's decisive goal. That result, combined with City's straightforward victory over Sunderland, has left a very tight battle at the summit of the standings. Outside English football, Lionel Messi as ever played the hero for Inter Miami as they triumphed the league championship, defeating Vancouver 3-1 in the showpiece. Today's Premier League Fixtures Brighton welcome the Hammers for an 2pm GMT start. West Ham have displayed signs of life under the appointment of head coach Nuno EspĂrito Santo. An impressive midweek draw means he has presided over a run of just one defeat in their last five. Fulham versus Palace is a rematch of last season's cup quarter-final. The Eagles are eyeing a fourth successive victory on the road in the league, having defeated Burnley, Wolves and Liverpool without conceding in their latest travels. Cup Action Continues The FA Cup round two provided lots of drama yesterday. Sixth-tier side Weston-super-Mare created a historic moment by advancing to the third round for the first time ever. Additional standout outcomes featured: Swindon hammered Bolton Wanderers – a division above them – 4-0. Cambridge beat Stockport County on spot-kicks. Non-league Buxton FC led against Cheltenham before eventually suffering a 6-2 loss. Sunday'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 battlegroups developing in this season's Premier League. The Title Race: The current leading pack are apparently contending for the championship. The Packed Middle: A incredibly congested group includes 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 Relegation Battle: The dogfight to avoid the drop probably involves several clubs, with Wolves looking especially in trouble. Teams like others could also be sucked into the battle. Other Matches Today Away from the English top flight and FA 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 the Liverpool forward's comments rages on. There are two clear camps to the debate. Has he done enough to voice his frustration as a true Liverpool legend? Or is boss Slot right in doing whatever it takes to attempt to win games? Views from supporters seems split: “As a Manchester United supporter. If memory serves, Salah was PFA Player of the Year 6 months ago and now he’s the main target. This is no way to treat a legend of the club.” “Can we take a moment to feel sorry for Mo Salah? He's probably forgotten that he is presently Liverpool's highest ever earning 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 seek a loan to another European club? Might he accept a lucrative offer and head for Saudi Arabia following the AFCON? Matches Abandoned A pair of second-tier fixtures were called off yesterday. The match between Charlton Athletic and Pompey at The Valley was paused in the early stages after a fan was taken unwell. It was later announced the supporter passed away in hospital. Blackburn Rovers's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also paused and abandoned due to a waterlogged playing surface at Ewood Park. Torrential rain – for the second occasion this season at the ground – made the pitch unsuitable. At this time, there is no confirmation on when these matches will be replayed.