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Preamble

Morning everyone to another weekend morning. We bring you your all-in-one football live hub, focusing on the day's major soccer fixtures. The Premier League offers intriguing matches featuring the Seagulls and the Hammers as well as the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a crucial Scottish Premiership clash sees Celtic and Hearts, alongside WSL games and cup round two drama completes the schedule. Feel free to get in touch and let us know how you'll be following today's games. Without further ado.

Yesterday's Headlines

Liverpool's Egyptian star commandeered the headlines even though he not featuring in Liverpool's hectic 3-3 draw at Elland Road. Salah delivered an astonishing attack on boss the Dutch coach, claiming him of tossing him “under the bus” following omission from the first eleven for the third consecutive game. He expressed feeling made a scapegoat for the club's disappointing start to the campaign.

“I can’t believe … I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes,” the Egyptian reportedly said. “The third time on the bench, perhaps for the first time in my career. I am extremely disappointed.”

Another significant top-flight development was the Gunners' injury-time defeat at Aston Villa, courtesy of by Emiliano Buendía's decisive goal. That result, coupled with City's comfortable win over Sunderland, has left a very tight battle at the summit of the table.

Outside English football, the Argentine maestro as ever wrote the script for Inter Miami as they lifted the league championship, beating Vancouver 3-1 in the final.

Today's Premier League Fixtures

Brighton welcome West Ham for an afternoon kickoff. The visitors have displayed signs of improvement since the appointment of head coach Nuno. An impressive point at Manchester United means he has presided over a run of only one loss in five games.

Fulham versus Palace is a rematch of last year's cup last-eight tie. The Eagles are aiming for a fourth successive away win in the league, having defeated three opponents without conceding in their recent away fixtures.

Cup Action Continues

England's famous cup competition second round provided lots of drama on Saturday. National League South side Weston-super-Mare made history by reaching the next round for the first time ever.

Other notable outcomes included:

• Swindon Town thrashed Bolton Wanderers – a division above them – 4-0.
• Cambridge United defeated Stockport on penalties.
• Non-league Buxton were ahead against Cheltenham before eventually enduring a 6-2 loss.

Sunday's FA Cup action includes:

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

The Premier League's Three Tiers

There seems to be a trio of distinct mini-leagues developing in this season's top flight.

1. The Title Race: The current leading pack are apparently contending for the championship.
2. The Packed Middle: A incredibly congested group contains several big names, all with aspirations for the European places. Will any put together a winning run to challenge the top teams?
3. The Fight for Survival: The scrap to stay up probably involves Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolves appearing particularly in trouble. Teams like others could also be sucked into the fight.

Elsewhere in Football

Away from the English top flight 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)

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 comments rages on. Opinion is split into two distinct sides to the argument. Has he earned the right to speak out as a true club icon? Or is manager Slot right in doing whatever it takes to attempt to win matches?

Fan opinion seems divided:

“United fan here. If I’m not mistaken, Salah was the players' player of the year 6 months ago and now he’s chief scapegoat. Not the way to treat a legend of the club.”

“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... Someone hard done by, Mo, you are not.”

What next for the Egyptian king, then? Many think his bridges at Liverpool may now be burned. Could he move on loan to another European club? Or will he accept a lucrative offer and head for Saudi Arabia after the Africa Cup of Nations?

Sad News from the Championship

A pair of second-tier matches were abandoned on Saturday.

• The game between Charlton and Pompey at The Valley was halted in the 12th minute after a fan was taken ill. It was later confirmed 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 occasion this season at the ground – made the field unsuitable.

At this time, there is no confirmation on when either game will be rescheduled.