đź”— Share this article Top Flight Build-up and Football Association Cup Second Round Latest News and More Opening Thoughts Hello and welcome to another Sunday day. This is your all-in-one matchday coverage center, centering on the day's key football fixtures. England's top division presents fascinating contests between Brighton & West Ham as well as Fulham & Crystal Palace. Additionally, a top-of-the-table Scottish Premiership clash sees the Hoops and the Jambos, coupled with WSL games plus cup round two excitement rounds out the schedule. As always send us your views telling us your plans for watching the action. Let's get into it. Yesterday's Headlines Mohamed Salah grabbed the headlines even though he was absent in Liverpool's thrilling six-goal thriller at Elland Road. Salah delivered an remarkable attack on manager the Dutch coach, accusing him of throwing him “to the wolves” following omission from the starting lineup for the third straight game. The player stated that he felt singled out for blame for the club's disappointing beginning to the campaign. “It's unbelievable … I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes,” Salah stated. “The third time on the bench, I think for the first time in my career. I’m very, very disappointed.” Another significant top-flight story was the Gunners' last-gasp defeat at Aston Villa, sealed by Emi BuendĂa's decisive goal. This outcome, combined with Manchester City's comfortable victory over Sunderland, makes for a very tight race at the summit of the standings. Outside English football, the Argentine maestro once again played the hero for his MLS side as they triumphed the MLS Cup, beating Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the showpiece. Today's Premier League Fixtures Brighton welcome the Hammers for an afternoon start. The visitors have displayed signs of improvement under the arrival of manager Nuno. An impressive point at Manchester United means he has presided over a run of only one loss in five games. Fulham versus Palace is a rematch of last season's cup last-eight tie. The Eagles are aiming for a fourth straight away win in the Premier League, having defeated three opponents to nil in their recent away fixtures. Cup Action Continues The FA Cup round two provided plenty of excitement on Saturday. National League South side the Seagulls created a historic moment by advancing to the next round for the first time in their history. Additional standout results included: Swindon hammered Bolton Wanderers – a league above them – 4-0. Cambridge United defeated Stockport on spot-kicks. Sixth tier Buxton FC were ahead against Cheltenham Town before eventually enduring a 6-2 defeat. Sunday's FA Cup action 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 three separate mini-leagues developing in this campaign's top flight. Championship Contenders: The current leading pack are apparently contending for the top prize. The Packed Middle: A very tight section includes several big names, all with aspirations for the top five. Will any string together a winning run to threaten the top teams? The Fight for Survival: The dogfight to avoid the drop probably concerns Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and West Ham, with Wolves looking particularly in trouble. Teams like others could also be dragged into the fight. Other Matches Today Outside the Premier League and domestic cup, Sunday's schedule feature: 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 explosive interview continues. Opinion is split into two clear camps to the argument. Has he done enough 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 try to win games? Views from supporters seems split: “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 legend of the club.” “Can we pause to have sympathy for Mo Salah? He's probably overlooked that he is presently Liverpool's best-paid player... Someone hard done by, Mo, you are not.” What next for the Egyptian king, then? Speculation suggests his bridges at Liverpool may now be burned. Will he seek a loan to a club abroad? 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 called off on Saturday. The match 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 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 – rendered the field unsuitable. At this time, there is no word yet on when these matches will be replayed.