🔗 Share this article Top Flight Preview and FA Cup Round Two Latest News and Additional Coverage Preamble Hello and welcome on this Sunday day. We bring you your comprehensive matchday coverage hub, highlighting the day's major soccer fixtures. The Premier League offers intriguing contests between the Seagulls and the Hammers as well as the Cottagers and the Eagles. On top of that, a crucial Scottish encounter sees the Hoops and the Jambos, alongside Women's Super League action plus FA Cup second round excitement completes the schedule. As always send us your views telling us how you'll be following the action. Let's get into it. Major Stories from Saturday Liverpool's Egyptian star commandeered the spotlight despite not featuring in Liverpool's hectic six-goal thriller at Leeds United. He launched an remarkable critique on boss Arne Slot, accusing him of tossing him “to the wolves” following omission from the first eleven for the third straight match. He expressed feeling singled out for blame for the club's poor start to the campaign. “I can’t believe … I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes,” Salah reportedly said. “This is the third match on the bench, perhaps for the first occasion in my professional life. I am extremely disappointed.” Another major Premier League story was the Gunners' injury-time defeat at Aston Villa, sealed by Emiliano Buendía's winning strike. That result, combined with City's comfortable win over Sunderland, has left a incredibly close race at the summit of the table. Outside the English football, the Argentine maestro as ever played the hero for Inter Miami as they triumphed the MLS Cup, beating Vancouver 3-1 in the showpiece. Sunday's Top-Flight Matches The Seagulls host the Hammers in a 2pm GMT kickoff. The visitors have shown flickers of improvement since the arrival of head coach Nuno. An impressive midweek draw means he has presided over a run of only one loss in their last five. Fulham against Crystal Palace is a repeat of last season's cup last-eight tie. Crystal Palace are eyeing a fourth straight away win in the league, having defeated three opponents without conceding in their latest away fixtures. The FA Cup Second Round The FA Cup round two delivered lots of excitement yesterday. National League South side Weston-super-Mare created a historic moment by advancing to the next round for the first time ever. Other notable outcomes featured: Swindon hammered Bolton Wanderers – a division above them – 4-0. Cambridge United beat Stockport County on spot-kicks. Non-league Buxton led against Cheltenham Town before finally suffering a 6-2 defeat. Today's cup action 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 It appears a trio of distinct mini-leagues developing in this campaign's top flight. The Title Race: Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are apparently contending for the championship. The Packed Middle: A very tight section includes Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester United, all with designs on the top five. Will any put together a consistent form to threaten the elite? The Relegation Battle: The dogfight to stay up likely involves several clubs, with Wolves looking particularly in trouble. Clubs such as Brentford or Fulham could also be dragged into the fight. Other Matches Today Outside the Premier League and domestic cup, Sunday's fixtures 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) Around the Continent: Real Madrid v Celta Vigo (8pm CET) Borussia Dortmund v Hoffenheim (4.30pm CET) Ongoing Discussion About Liverpool's Star The fallout from Mohamed Salah's explosive interview continues. Opinion is split into two distinct sides to the debate. Has he done enough to speak out as a bona fide club icon? On the other, is manager Slot justified in doing what he believes is necessary to try to win matches? Views from supporters seems divided: “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. Not the way to treat a club legend.” “Can we pause to feel sorry for Mo Salah? He's probably overlooked that he is currently Liverpool's highest ever earning player... A victim, Mo, you are not.” The big question for the Egyptian king, then? Speculation suggests 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 move to Saudi Arabia after the Africa Cup of Nations? Sad News from the Championship Two second-tier matches were abandoned yesterday. The game between Charlton and Portsmouth at The Valley was halted in the early stages after a fan was taken ill. It was later announced the fan passed away in hospital. Blackburn's game against Sheffield Wednesday was also paused and abandoned due to a waterlogged pitch at Ewood Park. Torrential rain – for the second time this season at the ground – made the pitch unplayable. At this time, there is no confirmation on when either game will be replayed.