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Introduction

Morning everyone on this weekend morning. We bring you your all-in-one football live hub, focusing on the day's major soccer fixtures. The Premier League offers fascinating contests featuring the Seagulls and the Hammers and the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a top-of-the-table Scottish encounter sees Celtic and Hearts, coupled with WSL games plus FA Cup round two excitement completes the lineup. As always share your thoughts telling us your plans for watching today's games. Without further ado.

Yesterday's Headlines

Liverpool's Egyptian star stole the headlines even though he was absent in Liverpool's thrilling 3-3 draw at Elland Road. He launched an remarkable attack on boss the Dutch coach, accusing him of tossing him “to the wolves” following being left out the first eleven for the third consecutive game. He expressed that he felt singled out for blame for the club's disappointing beginning to the season.

“It's unbelievable … I am sat on the bench for 90 minutes,” the Egyptian reportedly said. “This is the third match on the bench, perhaps for the first time in my professional life. I am extremely disappointed.”

Another major Premier League development was the Gunners' injury-time loss at Villa Park, courtesy of by Emi Buendía's decisive strike. This outcome, coupled with Manchester City's comfortable win over the Black Cats, has left a incredibly close battle at the top of the standings.

Away from English leagues, Lionel Messi as ever wrote the script for his MLS side as they lifted the league championship, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the showpiece.

Today's Premier League Fixtures

Brighton welcome West Ham in a afternoon kickoff. The visitors have displayed signs of life since the appointment of head coach Nuno Espírito Santo. A creditable point at Manchester United means he has presided over a run of just one defeat in their last five.

Fulham against Crystal Palace is a repeat of last year's cup quarter-final. The Eagles are eyeing a fourth successive victory on the road in the league, having beaten three opponents to nil in their recent away fixtures.

Cup Action Continues

The FA Cup second round provided plenty of drama yesterday. National League South side Weston-super-Mare created a historic moment by advancing to the third round for the first time in their history.

Other notable outcomes featured:

• Swindon Town thrashed Bolton – a division above them – 4-0.
• Cambridge beat Stockport on penalties.
• Non-league Buxton FC led against Cheltenham before finally enduring a 6-2 defeat.

Sunday's cup schedule includes:

• 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 a trio of distinct battlegroups developing in this season's Premier League.

1. Championship Contenders: Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are seemingly contending for the top prize.
2. The Packed Middle: A very tight section includes several big names, all with aspirations for the top five. 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 looking especially vulnerable. Teams like Brentford or Fulham could also be dragged into the fight.

Elsewhere in Football

Outside 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)

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 Mohamed Salah's explosive interview rages on. There are two clear camps to the argument. On one hand, has Salah 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 matches?

Fan opinion appears divided:

“As a Manchester United supporter. 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.”

“Can we take a moment to feel sorry for Mo Salah? He must have forgotten that he is presently Liverpool's best-paid player... Someone hard done by, Mo, you are not.”

The big question for the Egyptian king, then? Speculation suggests his bridges at Liverpool may now be damaged. Will he move on loan to another European club? Might he accept a lucrative offer and head for Saudi Arabia after the AFCON?

Sad News from the Championship

Two Championship fixtures were abandoned yesterday.

• The game between Charlton Athletic and Pompey at The Valley was halted in the early stages after a supporter was taken unwell. It was later confirmed the fan died in hospital.
• Blackburn's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also paused and abandoned due to a waterlogged playing surface at Ewood Park. Heavy rain – for the second time this season at the ground – made the pitch unplayable.

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