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Introduction

Morning everyone on this Sunday morning. This is your all-in-one football live hub, centering on the day's key football action. The Premier League offers intriguing matches featuring Brighton & West Ham as well as Fulham & Crystal Palace. On top of that, a top-of-the-table Scottish clash between the Hoops and the Jambos, coupled with WSL action plus cup second round excitement rounds out the lineup. As always get in touch telling us your plans for watching the action. Let's get into it.

Major Stories from Saturday

Liverpool's Egyptian star commandeered the headlines despite was absent in Liverpool's thrilling six-goal thriller at Leeds United. He launched an stunning 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. The player stated that he felt made a scapegoat for the team's poor 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 time in my professional life. I am extremely disappointed.”

Another major Premier League development saw the Gunners' injury-time defeat at Aston Villa, courtesy of by Emi Buendía's winning strike. This outcome, coupled with Manchester City's comfortable win over the Black Cats, makes for a very tight battle at the top of the standings.

Outside English football, the Argentine maestro once again played the hero for his MLS side as they triumphed the MLS Cup, defeating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final.

Sunday's Top-Flight Matches

The Seagulls welcome West Ham for an 2pm GMT kickoff. West Ham have shown flickers of improvement under the arrival of head coach Nuno. An impressive point at Manchester United means he has presided over a run of only one loss in their last five.

Fulham versus Palace is a repeat of last season's FA Cup quarter-final. The Eagles are eyeing a fourth straight away win in the league, having beaten Burnley, Wolves and Liverpool without conceding in their latest travels.

Cup Action Continues

The FA Cup round two provided plenty of drama yesterday. Sixth-tier side the Seagulls made history by advancing to the next round for the first time in their history.

Other standout results featured:

• Swindon Town thrashed Bolton – a league above them – 4-0.
• Cambridge United beat Stockport County on spot-kicks.
• Sixth tier Buxton led against Cheltenham before eventually enduring a 6-2 defeat.

Today's FA Cup action includes:

• Slough Town v Macclesfield (12.30pm GMT start)
• Boreham Wood v Newport County
• Gateshead v Walsall
• Blackpool v Carlisle United

The Premier League's Three Tiers

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

1. The Title Race: The current leading pack are seemingly contending for the championship.
2. The Mid-Table Scramble: A incredibly congested section includes Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester United, all with aspirations for the top five. Can any string together a consistent form to threaten the top teams?
3. The Relegation Battle: The dogfight to stay up probably concerns several clubs, with Wolverhampton Wanderers looking particularly vulnerable. Clubs such as Brentford or Fulham could also be sucked into the battle.

Other Matches Today

Away from the Premier League and FA Cup, Sunday'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)

European Football:

• Real Madrid v Celta Vigo (8pm CET)
• Borussia Dortmund v Hoffenheim (4.30pm CET)

The Salah Debate Continues

The reaction from Mohamed Salah's comments continues. Opinion is split into two distinct sides to the argument. Has he earned the right to voice his frustration as a bona fide Liverpool legend? Or is boss Arne Slot right in doing whatever it takes to try to win matches?

Fan opinion seems split:

“United fan here. If I’m not mistaken, Salah was PFA Player of the Year 6 months ago and now he’s the main target. This is no way to treat a club legend.”

“Perhaps we should pause to feel sorry for Mo Salah? He's probably overlooked that he is currently Liverpool's highest ever earning player... Someone hard done by, Mo, you are not.”

The big question for Mo Salah, then? Many think his relationship with the club may now be burned. Will he move on loan to another European club? Might he take the pay day and head for the Saudi Pro League following the Africa Cup of Nations?

Sad News from the Championship

A pair of second-tier matches were abandoned 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's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also paused and abandoned due to a waterlogged playing surface at Ewood Park. Torrential rain – for the second time this season at the ground – made the pitch unplayable.

There is no word yet on when either game will be replayed.