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Introduction

Hello and welcome to another Sunday day. This is your all-in-one football live center, centering on today's major football fixtures. The Premier League offers fascinating matches between the Seagulls and the Hammers as well as the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a top-of-the-table Scottish Premiership clash between the Hoops and the Jambos, coupled with Women's Super League games and cup second round drama rounds out the lineup. We encourage get in touch and let us know how you'll be following the action. Let's get into it.

Yesterday's Headlines

Liverpool's Egyptian star grabbed the spotlight even though he was absent in Liverpool's hectic 3-3 draw at Leeds United. Salah delivered an remarkable critique on boss Arne Slot, accusing him of throwing him “to the wolves” after omission from the first eleven for the third consecutive match. The player stated feeling made a scapegoat for the club's poor start to the season.

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

The other major Premier League development was Arsenal's last-gasp defeat at Villa Park, sealed by Emiliano Buendía's winning strike. That result, combined with City's comfortable victory over Sunderland, makes for a incredibly close race at the summit of the table.

Outside English leagues, the Argentine maestro once again played the hero for Inter Miami as they lifted the MLS Cup, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final.

Today's Premier League Fixtures

Brighton welcome West Ham in a 2pm GMT kickoff. The visitors have displayed signs of improvement since the arrival of manager Nuno Espírito Santo. An impressive midweek draw means he has presided over a run of just one defeat in their last five.

Fulham against Crystal Palace is a repeat of last season's FA Cup last-eight tie. Crystal Palace are aiming for a fourth successive victory on the road in the Premier League, having defeated three opponents without conceding in their latest away fixtures.

The FA Cup Second Round

England's famous cup competition round two delivered lots of excitement yesterday. Sixth-tier side Weston-super-Mare created a historic moment by advancing to the third round for the first time in their history.

Other notable outcomes included:

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

Today's cup schedule features:

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

The Premier League's Three Tiers

It appears three separate mini-leagues developing in this campaign's top flight.

1. The Title Race: The current leading pack are seemingly contending for the top prize.
2. The Mid-Table Scramble: A very tight section includes Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester United, all with aspirations for the European places. Can any string together a consistent form to threaten the elite?
3. The Relegation Battle: The dogfight to avoid the drop probably involves several clubs, with Wolverhampton Wanderers looking particularly in trouble. Clubs such as others could also be sucked into the battle.

Elsewhere in Football

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

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 reaction from the Liverpool forward's comments rages on. Opinion is split into two clear camps to the argument. Has he done enough to speak out as a true club icon? Or is boss Arne Slot justified in doing whatever it takes to try to win games?

Fan opinion 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. Not the way to treat a club legend.”

“Can we pause to have sympathy for Mo Salah? He's probably forgotten that he is currently Liverpool's highest ever earning player... A victim, Mo, you are not.”

The big question for the Egyptian king, then? Many think his relationship with the club may now be burned. Could he move on loan to another European club? Might he take the pay day and move to Saudi Arabia after the AFCON?

Matches Abandoned

A pair of second-tier fixtures were called off on Saturday.

• The match between Charlton Athletic and Pompey at The Valley was halted in the 12th minute after a fan was taken unwell. It was later confirmed the supporter passed away in hospital.
• Blackburn Rovers's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also stopped and called off due to a waterlogged pitch at Ewood Park. Torrential rain – for the second time this season at the ground – rendered the field unplayable.

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