🔗 Share this article Premier League Buildup alongside Football Association Cup Second Round Updates plus Additional Coverage Opening Thoughts Good morning to another Sunday day. This is your all-in-one matchday coverage hub, focusing on the day's major soccer fixtures. The Premier League offers fascinating contests between the Seagulls and the Hammers and Fulham & Crystal Palace. On top of that, a crucial Scottish clash sees Celtic and Hearts, coupled with Women's Super League action plus cup second round excitement rounds out the schedule. As always send us your views telling us how you'll be following the action. Here we go. Yesterday's Headlines Liverpool's Egyptian star stole the spotlight even though he not featuring in Liverpool's hectic 3-3 draw at Leeds United. Salah delivered an stunning critique on boss the Dutch coach, accusing him of throwing him “to the wolves” following being left out the first eleven for the third straight match. He expressed that he felt singled out for blame for the team's poor start to the campaign. “It's unbelievable … I am sat on the bench for 90 minutes,” the Egyptian stated. “This is the third match on the bench, I think for the first occasion in my professional life. I’m very, very disappointed.” Another major Premier League development saw the Gunners' injury-time loss at Aston Villa, courtesy of by Emi Buendía's winning strike. This outcome, combined with City's straightforward win over Sunderland, has left a incredibly close battle at the top of the table. Outside the English football, the Argentine maestro as ever played the hero for his MLS side as they triumphed the league championship, beating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final. Today's Premier League Fixtures Brighton welcome the Hammers for an 2pm GMT kickoff. The visitors have displayed signs of improvement under the appointment of manager Nuno. A creditable midweek draw means he has presided over a run of only one loss in their last five. Fulham against Crystal Palace is a rematch of last season's FA Cup last-eight tie. The Eagles are aiming for a fourth successive away win in the league, having beaten three opponents without conceding in their recent travels. The FA Cup Second Round The FA Cup second round delivered plenty of excitement yesterday. National League South side Weston-super-Mare made history by advancing to the third round for the first time ever. Additional notable results featured: Swindon Town hammered Bolton Wanderers – a division above them – 4-0. Cambridge beat Stockport on penalties. Sixth tier Buxton FC led against Cheltenham Town before eventually enduring a 6-2 loss. Sunday's FA Cup schedule features: Slough Town v Macclesfield (early 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 top flight. The Title Race: The current leading pack are seemingly vying for the championship. The Mid-Table Scramble: A very tight section contains Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester United, all with aspirations for the European places. Will any put together a consistent form to threaten the top teams? The Relegation Battle: The dogfight to stay up likely involves Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolves appearing particularly vulnerable. Clubs such as others could also be dragged 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) European Football: 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 continues. Opinion is split into two clear camps to the argument. On one hand, has Salah done enough to voice his frustration as a bona fide Liverpool legend? On the other, is boss Arne Slot right in doing whatever it takes to attempt to win games? Views from supporters appears split: “As a Manchester United supporter. If memory serves, 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 have sympathy for Mo Salah? He's probably forgotten that he is currently Liverpool's best-paid player... A victim, Mo, you are not.” What next for the Egyptian king, then? Speculation suggests his bridges at Liverpool may now be damaged. Will he move on loan to a club abroad? Might he accept a lucrative offer and head for Saudi Arabia following the AFCON? Sad News from the Championship A pair of Championship matches were called off yesterday. The match between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley was paused in the early stages after a supporter was taken ill. It was later confirmed the fan died in hospital. Blackburn's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also stopped and called off due to a waterlogged pitch at Ewood Park. Heavy rain – for the second occasion this season at the ground – rendered the field unplayable. There is no confirmation on when either game will be replayed.