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Introduction

Good morning to another Sunday morning. We bring you your comprehensive football live hub, centering on the day's major football fixtures. The Premier League presents fascinating contests between Brighton & West Ham as well as Fulham & Crystal Palace. On top of that, a crucial Scottish encounter sees Celtic and Hearts, coupled with Women's Super League action and cup second round drama completes the lineup. Feel free to get in touch and let us know how you'll be following the action. Without further ado.

Yesterday's Headlines

Liverpool's Egyptian star grabbed the headlines even though he not featuring in the Reds' thrilling 3-3 draw at Elland Road. Salah delivered an remarkable critique on boss the Dutch coach, accusing him of throwing him “under the bus” following being left out the first eleven for the third consecutive game. He expressed feeling made a scapegoat for the team's poor start to the campaign.

“It's unbelievable … I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes,” the Egyptian reportedly said. “The third time on the bench, perhaps for the first occasion in my career. I am extremely disappointed.”

The other significant Premier League story was the Gunners' injury-time defeat at Villa Park, sealed by Emiliano Buendía's decisive strike. This outcome, coupled with City's straightforward win over Sunderland, has left a very tight battle at the top of the table.

Outside English leagues, the Argentine maestro as ever wrote the script for Inter Miami as they lifted the MLS Cup, defeating Vancouver 3-1 in the final.

Today's Premier League Fixtures

The Seagulls welcome West Ham in a 2pm GMT kickoff. West Ham have displayed signs of life under the appointment of head coach Nuno Espírito Santo. An impressive midweek draw means he has presided over a run of only one loss in five games.

Fulham versus Palace is a repeat of last season's cup last-eight tie. Crystal Palace are aiming for a fourth straight victory on the road in the Premier League, having beaten three opponents to nil in their recent away fixtures.

Cup Action Continues

England's famous cup competition round two delivered plenty of excitement on Saturday. National League South side the Seagulls made history by reaching the third round for the first time in their history.

Additional standout results featured:

• Swindon hammered Bolton Wanderers – a division above them – 4-0.
• Cambridge beat Stockport County on spot-kicks.
• Non-league Buxton FC were ahead against Cheltenham Town before eventually enduring a 6-2 loss.

Sunday's FA Cup action includes:

• 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 Premier League.

1. The Title Race: Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are seemingly contending for the championship.
2. The Packed Middle: A very tight group contains several big names, all with designs on the European places. Will any string together a consistent form to threaten the top teams?
3. The Relegation Battle: The scrap to avoid the drop probably concerns several clubs, with Wolverhampton Wanderers looking especially vulnerable. Teams like Brentford or Fulham could also be sucked into the fight.

Other Matches Today

Outside the English top flight and domestic 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)

Ongoing Discussion About Liverpool's Star

The reaction from Mohamed Salah's explosive interview continues. Opinion is split into two clear camps to the argument. Has he done enough to speak out as a bona fide club icon? Or is boss Arne Slot right in doing what he believes is necessary to attempt to win games?

Views from supporters seems divided:

“United fan here. 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 feel sorry for Mo Salah? He must have forgotten that he is currently Liverpool's highest ever earning player... Someone hard done by, Mo, you are not.”

What next for the Egyptian king, then? Speculation suggests his relationship with the club may now be damaged. Could he move on loan to another European club? Might he accept a lucrative offer and head for the Saudi Pro League after the Africa Cup of Nations?

Matches Abandoned

A pair of second-tier matches were called off yesterday.

• The game between Charlton Athletic and Pompey at The Valley was halted in the 12th minute after a supporter 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. Heavy rain – for the second occasion this season at the ground – rendered the field unsuitable.

There is no confirmation on when either game will be rescheduled.