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Introduction

Morning everyone on this Sunday day. We bring you your all-in-one football live center, highlighting the day's key football fixtures. England's top division presents intriguing matches featuring Brighton & West Ham as well as the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a top-of-the-table Scottish clash sees Celtic and Hearts, coupled with Women's Super League games and cup second round excitement completes the lineup. As always send us your views telling us how you'll be following today's games. Without further ado.

Yesterday's Headlines

Liverpool's Egyptian star grabbed the spotlight even though he not featuring in Liverpool's hectic six-goal thriller at Leeds United. Salah delivered an remarkable attack on manager the Dutch coach, claiming him of tossing him “under the bus” after omission from the first eleven for the third consecutive match. The player stated feeling made a scapegoat for the team's disappointing beginning 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.”

Another significant top-flight story was Arsenal's last-gasp loss at Villa Park, courtesy of by Emi Buendía's winning strike. This outcome, combined with Manchester City's comfortable win over the Black Cats, has left a incredibly close race at the top of the standings.

Away from the English football, the Argentine maestro as ever played the hero for his MLS side as they lifted the league championship, beating Vancouver 3-1 in the final.

Sunday's Top-Flight Matches

Brighton welcome the Hammers for an afternoon start. The visitors have shown flickers of life since the appointment of head coach Nuno. A creditable midweek draw means he has overseen a run of just one defeat in their last five.

Fulham versus Palace is a repeat of last year's FA Cup quarter-final. Crystal Palace are aiming for a fourth straight away win in the league, having beaten Burnley, Wolves and Liverpool to nil in their recent travels.

Cup Action Continues

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

Other standout outcomes featured:

• Swindon Town hammered Bolton – a league above them – 4-0.
• Cambridge defeated Stockport County on spot-kicks.
• Sixth tier Buxton FC led against Cheltenham before eventually suffering a 6-2 loss.

Sunday's FA Cup schedule includes:

• Slough Town v Macclesfield (early start)
• 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 separate battlegroups forming in this season's top flight.

1. The Title Race: The current leading pack are apparently vying for the top prize.
2. The Mid-Table Scramble: A incredibly congested group contains Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester United, all with designs on the European places. Can any put together a consistent form to threaten the elite?
3. The Relegation Battle: The scrap to avoid the drop probably involves several clubs, with Wolverhampton Wanderers looking particularly in trouble. Teams like Brentford or Fulham could also be sucked into the fight.

Other Matches Today

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

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 comments rages on. There are two clear camps to the argument. Has he earned the right to voice his frustration as a bona fide club icon? On the other, is manager Arne Slot justified in doing what he believes is necessary to attempt to win matches?

Fan opinion appears divided:

“As a Manchester United supporter. If I’m not mistaken, 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 legend of the club.”

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

What next for Mo Salah, then? Speculation suggests his bridges at Liverpool may now be damaged. Could he seek a loan to a club abroad? Might he take the pay day and head for Saudi Arabia after the Africa Cup of Nations?

Sad News from the Championship

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

• The match between Charlton and Portsmouth at The Valley was paused in the 12th minute after a supporter was taken unwell. It was later announced 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. Heavy rain – for the second occasion this season at the ground – made the field unsuitable.

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