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Introduction

Morning everyone on this weekend morning. We bring you your comprehensive football coverage hub, centering on today's major soccer fixtures. England's top division offers fascinating contests featuring the Seagulls and the Hammers and the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a crucial Scottish Premiership clash between the Hoops and the Jambos, coupled with Women's Super League games and cup round two excitement rounds out the lineup. As always share your thoughts and let us know how you'll be following today's games. Without further ado.

Yesterday's Headlines

Liverpool's Egyptian star commandeered the spotlight even though he was absent in Liverpool's thrilling six-goal thriller at Leeds United. Salah delivered an stunning attack on boss the Dutch coach, claiming him of tossing him “to the wolves” after being left out the starting lineup for the third straight game. The player stated that he felt singled out for blame for the team's disappointing start to the season.

“It's unbelievable … I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes,” Salah stated. “The third time on the bench, perhaps for the first occasion in my professional life. I am extremely disappointed.”

Another major Premier League story saw the Gunners' last-gasp defeat at Aston Villa, sealed by Emiliano Buendía's decisive strike. That result, coupled with Manchester City's straightforward victory over Sunderland, makes for a incredibly close race at the summit of the table.

Outside English leagues, Lionel Messi once again wrote the script for his MLS side as they lifted the league championship, beating Vancouver 3-1 in the final.

Today's Premier League Fixtures

The Seagulls host West Ham in a 2pm GMT kickoff. The visitors have displayed signs of improvement under the appointment of manager Nuno. A creditable midweek draw means he has overseen a run of just one defeat in five games.

Fulham against Crystal Palace is a rematch of last season's cup last-eight tie. Crystal Palace are eyeing a fourth successive victory on the road in the league, having beaten three opponents without conceding in their recent away fixtures.

The FA Cup Second Round

England's famous cup competition second round provided plenty of drama on Saturday. Sixth-tier side the Seagulls made history by advancing to the next round for the first time ever.

Additional notable results featured:

• Swindon Town thrashed Bolton – a league above them – 4-0.
• Cambridge beat Stockport on spot-kicks.
• Non-league Buxton FC led against Cheltenham Town before eventually enduring a 6-2 loss.

Sunday's FA Cup schedule features:

• Slough Town v Macclesfield (early start)
• Boreham Wood v Newport County
• Gateshead v Walsall
• Blackpool v Carlisle United

Developing Mini-Leagues

It appears a trio of separate mini-leagues forming in this campaign's top flight.

1. The Title Race: The current leading pack are apparently contending for the top prize.
2. The Mid-Table Scramble: A incredibly congested section includes Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester United, all with designs on the European places. Will any string together a winning run to threaten the top teams?
3. The Fight for Survival: The dogfight to stay up likely concerns several clubs, with Wolverhampton Wanderers looking particularly vulnerable. Clubs such as others could also be sucked into the fight.

Other Matches Today

Outside the English top flight and domestic cup, Sunday's fixtures feature:

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 fallout from the Liverpool forward's explosive interview rages on. There are two distinct sides to the argument. Has he earned the right to speak out as a bona fide Liverpool legend? On the other, is manager Slot right in doing what he believes is necessary to try to win games?

Views from supporters appears split:

“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. This is no way to treat a club legend.”

“Can we take a moment 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 the Egyptian king, then? Speculation suggests his bridges at Liverpool may now be burned. Will he seek a loan to another European club? Or will he accept a lucrative offer and head for Saudi Arabia following the Africa Cup of Nations?

Matches Abandoned

Two Championship matches were abandoned yesterday.

• The game between Charlton and Pompey at The Valley was halted in the 12th minute 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 playing surface at Ewood Park. Torrential rain – for the second time this season at the ground – made the pitch unplayable.

At this time, there is no confirmation on when these matches will be rescheduled.