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Introduction

Morning everyone to another Sunday morning. This is your all-in-one matchday live hub, focusing on the day's major soccer action. England's top division presents intriguing contests between Brighton & West Ham as well as Fulham & Crystal Palace. On top of that, a crucial Scottish Premiership clash between the Hoops and the Jambos, coupled with WSL 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. Here we go.

Major Stories from Saturday

Liverpool's Egyptian star grabbed the spotlight even though he not featuring in Liverpool's hectic 3-3 draw at Leeds United. Salah delivered an astonishing critique on boss Arne Slot, claiming him of throwing him “to the wolves” following omission from the starting lineup for the third consecutive game. The player stated feeling made a scapegoat for the team's disappointing start to the campaign.

“I can’t believe … I am sat on the bench for 90 minutes,” Salah stated. “This is the third match on the bench, perhaps for the first occasion in my professional life. I am extremely disappointed.”

Another significant Premier League development saw Arsenal's last-gasp loss at Aston Villa, courtesy of by Emi Buendía's winning goal. This outcome, coupled with City's straightforward victory over the Black Cats, makes for a very tight battle at the top of the standings.

Outside English leagues, Lionel Messi as ever wrote the script for his MLS side as they triumphed the MLS Cup, beating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the showpiece.

Sunday's Top-Flight Matches

The Seagulls host the Hammers in a 2pm GMT start. West Ham have displayed signs of improvement under the arrival of manager Nuno Espírito Santo. A creditable midweek draw means he has overseen a run of only one loss in their last five.

Fulham versus Palace is a rematch of last season's cup quarter-final. Crystal Palace are eyeing a fourth successive victory on the road in the Premier League, having beaten three opponents without conceding in their latest away fixtures.

Cup Action Continues

The FA Cup round two delivered lots of drama yesterday. National League South side Weston-super-Mare made history by reaching the third round for the first time ever.

Other notable results included:

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

Today's FA Cup schedule includes:

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

Developing Mini-Leagues

It appears a trio of separate mini-leagues developing in this season's Premier League.

1. The Title Race: Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are seemingly vying for the championship.
2. The Packed Middle: A incredibly congested group contains several big names, all with aspirations for the top five. Will any string together a consistent form to challenge the elite?
3. The Fight for Survival: The dogfight to stay up probably involves Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolves looking particularly vulnerable. Clubs such as others could also be dragged into the fight.

Other Matches Today

Away from the Premier League and domestic 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)

Around the Continent:

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

The Salah Debate Continues

The fallout from Mohamed Salah's comments rages on. Opinion is split into two clear camps to the debate. On one hand, has Salah done enough to voice his frustration as a true Liverpool legend? Or is manager Slot justified in doing whatever it takes to try to win matches?

Fan opinion appears split:

“United fan here. If I’m not mistaken, Salah was the players' player of the year 6 months ago and now he’s chief scapegoat. This is no way to treat a club legend.”

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

What next for Mo Salah, then? Many think his relationship with the club may now be damaged. Could he seek a loan to another European club? Or will he accept a lucrative offer and move to the Saudi Pro League after the AFCON?

Matches Abandoned

A pair of Championship matches were called off on Saturday.

• The game between Charlton and Pompey at The Valley was halted in the early stages after a supporter was taken ill. It was later announced 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. Heavy rain – for the second time this season at the ground – made the pitch unsuitable.

At this time, there is no confirmation on when these matches will be replayed.