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Introduction

Good morning on this Sunday day. We bring you your all-in-one football live center, centering on today's key soccer action. The Premier League presents intriguing contests featuring the Seagulls and the Hammers as well as the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a top-of-the-table Scottish clash between Celtic and Hearts, alongside Women's Super League action and FA Cup second round drama completes the schedule. We encourage get in touch telling us how you'll be following the action. Here we go.

Major Stories from Saturday

Mohamed Salah grabbed the headlines despite not featuring in the Reds' hectic six-goal thriller at Elland Road. Salah delivered an astonishing attack on boss the Dutch coach, accusing him of throwing him “under the bus” after omission from the first eleven for the third consecutive game. The player stated that he felt made a scapegoat for the team's poor beginning to the season.

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

Another major Premier League development was the Gunners' last-gasp defeat at Aston Villa, courtesy of by Emi Buendía's winning goal. That result, combined with City's straightforward win over Sunderland, has left a incredibly close race at the summit of the standings.

Away from English football, the Argentine maestro once again played the hero for Inter Miami as they triumphed the MLS Cup, defeating Vancouver 3-1 in the showpiece.

Today's Premier League Fixtures

The Seagulls welcome the Hammers for an afternoon kickoff. West Ham have shown flickers of improvement under the appointment of manager Nuno Espírito Santo. An impressive point at Manchester United means he has overseen a run of only one loss in five games.

Fulham against Crystal Palace is a repeat of last season's FA Cup quarter-final. Crystal Palace are aiming for a fourth successive victory on the road in the league, having beaten Burnley, Wolves and Liverpool without conceding in their latest travels.

Cup Action Continues

The FA Cup second round provided lots of excitement yesterday. Sixth-tier side Weston-super-Mare made history by reaching the third round for the first time in their history.

Additional notable outcomes featured:

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

Sunday's cup action includes:

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

Developing Mini-Leagues

It appears three separate battlegroups forming in this season's top flight.

1. The Title Race: Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are apparently contending for the championship.
2. The Packed Middle: A incredibly congested 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 Relegation Battle: The dogfight to avoid the drop likely concerns Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolves looking especially in trouble. Teams like others could also be dragged into the fight.

Elsewhere in Football

Outside the English top flight and FA Cup, Sunday's schedule 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)

The Salah Debate Continues

The reaction from Mohamed Salah's comments continues. There are two distinct sides to the debate. On one hand, has Salah done enough to voice his frustration as a true club icon? On the other, is boss Arne Slot right in doing what he believes is necessary to attempt to win games?

Views from supporters seems divided:

“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. This is no way to treat a club legend.”

“Can we take a moment to feel sorry for Mo Salah? He must have overlooked that he is currently Liverpool's best-paid player... A victim, Mo, you are not.”

The big question for Mo Salah, then? Many think his relationship with the club may now be damaged. Could he seek a loan to another European club? Might he accept a lucrative offer and head for the Saudi Pro League following the AFCON?

Matches Abandoned

Two second-tier matches were abandoned on Saturday.

• The game between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth 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'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 – rendered the field unplayable.

At this time, there is no word yet on when these matches will be rescheduled.