1. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
2. Yankuba Minteh drives into the box for Brighton but his shot is denied by Nick Pope. Matt O’Riley then goes down under a challenge inside the box and now it is the Seagulls who want a penalty, but nothing is given.
4. Brentford 4-1 Man Utd
5. Not for the first time this season, Manchester United are well and truly second best.
6. Remember, they took the lead at the Gtech but Mason Mount’s goal seems an awful long time ago.
7. United have been woeful since.
9. West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
10. Matt Jarvis
11. Former West Ham winger on BBC Sport Online at the London Stadium
12. It has been really scrappy, we need someone to grab this game by the scruff of the neck, get that bit of quality which is definitely on the pitch into the right areas.
14. Brentford 4-1 Man Utd
15. A two minute VAR check before Brentford’s fourth goal is confirmed.
16. Manchester United have crumbled.
17. This is not how Ruben Amorim wanted to prepare for Athletic Bilbao’s visit to Old Trafford.
19. Brentford 4-1 Man Utd
20. Chris Wise
21. BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentator at the Gtech Community Stadium
22. Brentford have torn through Manchester United with that goal!
24. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
25. Joe Willock goes off for Newcastle as Callum Wilson comes on for his 14th appearance off the bench for the visitors.
27. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
28. Daniel Gabbidon
29. Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
30. You’ve got to say that’s the correct decision. I don’t think he was quite sure with his initial decision. I’m glad to see Willock getting booked as well because you see it so often these days where they go over easily and don’t.
32. Chelsea v Liverpool (16:30 BST)
33. Chelsea are unchanged from the side who beat Everton last weekend.
34. Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Lavia, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Madueke, Jackson.
35. Subs: Jorgensen, Tosin, Badiashile, Sancho, Dewsbury-Hall, James, Gusto, George, Acheampong.
36. Liverpool on the other hand, make plenty of alterations.
37. There are six changes to the side who clinched the title at Anfield against Tottenham last weekend as Jarell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas, Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota, Wataru Endo and Harvey Elliott come into the side.
38. Ibrahima Konate, Andy Robertson, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Luis Diaz drop to the bench with Ryan Gravenberch dropping out of the squad altogether.
39. Liverpool XI: Becker, Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, van Dijk, Tsimikas, Jones, Endo, Salah, Elliott, Gakpo, Jota.
40. Subs: Kelleher, Konate, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Nunez, Mac Allister, Chiesa, Robertson, Bradley.
42. Yoane Wissa
43. Image source, Getty Images
44. Manchester United have capitulated – and Yoane Wissa has his 18th Premier League goal of the season!
45. Wissa is in the right place to poke the ball over the line from close range.
46. Brentford fans celebrate – but VAR wants to have a look at it.
48. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
49. The decision is overturned – no penalty again for Newcastle and Joe Willock is booked for a dive.
50. Image source, Getty Images
52. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
53. The referee is going to the screen…
54. Jan Paul van Hecke is the man who makes the challenge but there doesn’t appear to be contact.
56. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
57. VAR is checking this, because was there contact?
59. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
60. Joe Willock goes down inside the box and Newcastle have a penalty!
62. Kevin Schade
63. Image source, PA Media
64. Surely, all over now?
65. Kevin Schade has been a real threat all afternoon and he earns his side a two-goal cushion with a header after getting on the end of a cross.
66. One again, big questions about Manchester United’s marking.
68. West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
69. That’s more like it!
70. Jarrod Bowen – accidentally – catches Yves Bissouma with a right hook to the face while challenging for the ball.
71. Bissouma felt that but play goes on.
72. At least Bowen is showing a bit of punch.
74. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
75. Newcastle are pushing for the equaliser as Harvey Barnes sends a low ball in for Alexander Isak. He traps the ball with his back to goal and tries to roll it in, but Bart Verbruggen gathers.
77. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
78. Francis Benali
79. Former Southampton defender on BBC Radio Sports Extra at the Gtech Stadium
80. It’s clearly a gameplan from Brentford, but they get success when they put United under pressure.
81. There’s sections of the game where they’re happy to sit back, it seems like it plays into United’s hands on occasions.
82. Image source, Getty Images
84. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
85. Manchester United’s first corner arrives….in the 65th minute.
86. Christian Eriksen has skied an attempt from outside the box.
88. West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
89. This London derby is pretty tame by the usual standards.
90. Just the two yellow cards so far.
91. There’s nothing ferocious about this.
92. But there’s still time…
94. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
95. The high press almost pays off for Brighton as they win the ball high up and it is worked to Matt O’Riley inside the box but his low cross is blocked by Sandro Tonali.

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1. West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
2. Spurs have just won their first corner – in the 61st minute.
3. Image source, Getty Images
5. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
6. Sandro Tonali whips the free-kick towards the near post but there’s too many Brighton players in the way.
8. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
9. Daniel Gabbidon
10. Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
11. What is Lamptey doing there? It’s poor defending. He dangles his leg out but he gets away with it. He’s a lucky, lucky boy.
13. West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
14. If West Ham are going to win this, it’s going to require something special – and Jarrod Bowen very nearly produces a moment of magic.
15. The England man attempts something spectacular from a difficult angle inside the Spurs box.
16. Just wide.
18. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
19. It is indeed a free-kick, just outside the box.
20. A let-off for Brighton.
21. Image source, Reuters
23. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
24. Alexander Isak places the ball on the spot, but this is going to be a free-kick instead of a penalty, surely?
26. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
27. Mason Mount makes way for Christian Eriksen who gets a warm reception from the home support.
28. United have made four changes and we’ve not reached the hour mark.
30. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
31. One substitute fouls the other!
32. Tariq Lamptey fouls Anthony Gordon, but it looks outside the area.
34. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
35. Another Manchester United change coming up.
36. Christian Eriksen is getting ready to come on against his former club.
38. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
39. Newcastle need a spark in attack. Eddie Howe turns to his bench and brings on Anthony Gordon for Jacob Murphy.
41. West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
42. Signs of encouragement for West Ham. Two attempts in quick succession but both are blocked. This is cagey and chances are at a premium. Just three attempts on target so far.
43. Image source, Getty Images
45. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
46. Brighton make a change as Tariq Lamptey comes on for Mats Wieffer.
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50. Nicholas: Newcastle are screaming out for a Bruno Fernandes who might want a new challenge if Man Utd don’t qualify for the Champions League…
52. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
53. Alejandro Garnacho has an assist in this game – and now he has a yellow card after a clear foul on Christian Norgaard.
54. Manchester United have managed to test Mark Flekken but Mason Mount’s attempt was comfortable for the Brentford goalkeeper.
55. Image source, Getty Images
57. West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
58. Djed Spence attempts to create an opening but is well marked by Jean-Clair Todibo. A tame start to the second half.
60. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
61. Brighton threaten for a second as Yankuba Minteh plays a dangerous ball into the box that Danny Welbeck just can’t quite connect with.
63. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
64. Daniel Gabbidon
65. Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
66. It’s been a good start from Newcastle but again it’s that final pass, final cross – they haven’t been able to pick anyone out.
67. They aren’t playing badly, it’s just that end product.
68. Image source, Getty Images
70. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
71. Francis Benali
72. Former Southampton defender on BBC Radio Sports Extra at the Gtech Stadium
73. Manchester United have got to defend better and they have got to put Brentford under more pressure. They were not good enough after taking that 1-0 lead. After that it was all Brentford and the confidence drained out of Manchester United.
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77. You’d have thought United would be showing a bit more fight, they only need a point to reach the magical 40 point mark.
78. Image source, Getty Images
80. West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
81. And under way at the London Stadium.

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1. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
2. Back under way.
3. Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu have made way for Amad Diallo and Lenny Yoro.
5. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
6. No changes for either side as we get back under way.
8. HT: Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
9. Manchester United have not had an attempt on Brentford’s goal since scoring. And they’re sending on Amad Diallo and Lenny Yoro at the start of the second half.
11. HT: Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
12. Yankuba Minteh has netted seven goals across all competitions for Brighton this season, with each of his last two now coming against Newcastle United.
14. HT: West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
15. Matt Jarvis
16. Former West Ham winger on BBC Sport Online at the London Stadium
17. Both teams will be pleased with 1-1 and the atmosphere is testament to this fixture.
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21. People may criticise Fernandes and Casemiro, but they’re the only players who would have berated that horrible defending and passing. Not one player can be seen holding each other to account for poor defending and passing.
22. Who would want to be a striker at Man Utd? Poor Obi has hardly had a touch of the ball.
23. Image source, Getty Images
25. HT: Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
26. Eight touches and four passes by 17-year-old Chido Obi in the first 45 minutes.
28. HT: Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
29. Daniel Gabbidon
30. Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
31. If you look at both teams I think Newcastle have probably looked the most dangerous of the two in the first-half.
32. I don’t think quality wise it’s been great from either side – the one bit of quality coming from the Minteh goal.
33. I think Eddie Howe will be disappointed for the defending for the goal and I think he will be disappointed in their final third stuff. He will want to tidy things up at the break.
35. HT: Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
36. Francis Benali
37. Former Southampton defender on BBC Radio Sports Extra at the Gtech Community Stadium
38. It was a wonderful start for Manchester United.
39. They were playing the ball around very well and there was a lot of belief in the side, but Brentford have stuck at it and come back into it.
40. The way Brentford have played, they’re a side who are difficult to play against.
42. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
43. Brentford are a great watch. And they’re doing the business again.
44. Image source, Getty Images
46. West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
47. All to play for.
48. Image source, Getty Images
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52. NUFC really unlucky. Need to be more clinical upfront though. Go back to the old mantra – get it, turn, SHOOT!
53. Eddie Howe is tactically naive today. It’s ruining my bank holiday!
55. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
56. Advantage Brighton at the break.
57. Image source, Getty Images
59. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
60. Chris Wise
61. BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra at the Gtech Community Stadium
62. Manchester United are really struggling at the moment to have any sort of possession and phases of play.
64. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
65. Manchester United need the half-time whistle right now. They’re all over the place.
67. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
68. Oooh a nervous moment for Sandro Tonali just before half-time as he almost loses the ball to Yankuba Minteh. Newcastle lose possession and Minteh was through but Tonali just about manages to get out of trouble.
70. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
71. It’s all Brentford!
72. Kevin Schade is some player and the German uses his strength to force a low diving save from Altay Bayindir.
73. Moments later Manchester United’s back-up keeper produces an incredible stop to deny Christian Norgaard after the Brentford skipper gets on the end of a free-kick.
75. West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
76. So close for Spurs!
77. Ange Postecoglou cannot believe his side has not scored.
78. Mathys Tel, who already has one assist in this game, finds Richarlison with a lovely pass. The Brazilian fizzes it across the six yard line but there are no Spurs players on hand to turn it over the line.
79. Image source, Reuters
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83. I don’t understand Minteh not celebrating scoring against Newcastle as a former player of theirs? He never made a single appearance for them! Hardly a club legend!
85. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
86. Daniel Gabbidon
87. Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
88. It was a comfortable save from Verbruggen – one you’d expect him to make – but it was really good football from Newcastle.

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1. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
2. Oh no…this is bad news for Manchester United.
3. Matthijs de Ligt has picked up an injury and cannot carry on. Harry Maguire is having to come on in his place.
4. Will we see ‘Harrydinho’ come up with another goal or assist?
5. Image source, Getty Images
7. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
8. Nice move by Newcastle to work a shooting opportunity for Bruno Guimaraes, but he fires his effort straight at Bart Verbruggen.
10. Brentford 2-1 Man Utd
11. Francis Benali
12. Former Southampton defender on BBC Radio Sports Extra at the Gtech Community Stadium
13. Kevin Schade at the far post rises above his opponent and it’s a fabulous downward header into the back of the net.
14. Matthijs De Ligt is really struggling and it could be a nasty one.
16. Kevin Schade
17. Image source, Getty Images
18. Remember when I wrote a few moments ago Manchester United were playing with maturity…
19. The wheels have come off and Brentford take the lead for the first time after Kevin Schade gets on the end of Christian Norgaard’s cross.
20. United are unhappy because they had a man down but it was not a head injury and Brentford were playing to the whistle.
22. West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
23. Matt Jarvis
24. Former West Ham winger on BBC Sport Online at the London Stadium
25. His mind was made up, he looked up and there wasn’t anyone to pull it back to. He thought, ‘my mind’s made up and I’m having a shot here’.
27. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
28. A win for Brighton will be a boost to their hopes of securing European football next season. As things stand they are eighth.
29. A defeat for Newcastle, meanwhile, would be a blow to their hopes of Champions League football.
31. Brighton 1-0 Newcastle
32. Daniel Gabbidon
33. Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
34. It’s the first opportunity really that Brighton have had. The end product hasn’t been good until now but on this occasion it was fantastic.
35. Somehow, with three or four Newcastle bodies in and around him, Minteh is able to cut inside on his left foot and whip it into the far corner. It’s a fantastic finish.
37. Jarrod Bowen
38. Image source, Reuters
39. Cool as you like from Jarrod Bowen!
40. Straight through the legs of Guglielmo Vicario after a beautifully measured pass by Aaron Wan-Bissaka caught Spurs out.
41. Ange Postecoglou will be unhappy with his side’s defending but West Ham fans don’t care – they’re celebrating.
43. Yankuba Minteh (28 mins)
44. Image source, PA Media
45. But it is Brighton who take the lead!
46. Tino Livramento heads away a cross but the ball comes back into the box to former Newcastle player Yankuba Minteh.
47. He steps away from a defender before curling a brilliant strike into the top corner. He has no qualms celebrating it in front of the Newcastle fans too.
49. Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
50. The better chances – or any chances at all for that matter – continue to go Newcastle’s way as Joe Willock prods a shot just over the bar.
52. Luke Shaw (own goal)
53. Image source, Reuters
54. Luke Shaw almost scored an own goal in the opening couple of minutes – and now he has!
55. It starts with a long throw-in into the Manchester United box which Brentford cannot get clear.
56. Michael Kayode is heavily involved and the attempt brushes off Shaw on its way into the net.
58. Brentford 0-1 Man Utd
59. A long way to go in this but Manchester United are carrying on from where they finished off in Bilbao.
60. This is a really controlled and mature performance from this young team.
61. Brentford started strongly and still pose a big threat but United are soaking up the pressure and are trying to catch the hosts on the counter.
63. Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
64. Now it is a Newcastle player down on the ground holding his knee. Tino Livramento is hurt after a late challenge by Yankuba Minteh, but eventually he too is OK to continue.
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68. Oliver: I think Spurs’ injury problems have made Ange a bit overcautious, in a way that is counter-productive. We change the team every game to protect players. It’s no wonder we play like a bunch of strangers every time.
70. West Ham 0-1 Tottenham
71. The tackles are flying at London Stadium.
72. A booking each for West Ham and Tottenham after Mohammed Kudus and Ben Davies are cautioned.
73. Image source, Getty Images
75. Brentford 0-1 Man Utd
76. Mason Mount’s previous Premier League goal for Manchester United?
77. That was also against Brentford at the Gtech last season.
78. That ended 1-1. Will United go on and win today?
80. Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
81. Harvey Barnes and Tino Livramento combine well on the left before the latter’s ball into the box is cleared.
82. Newcastle are looking the better side now.
84. Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
85. Daniel Gabbidon
86. Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
87. It’s been a very good start to the game. A good atmosphere inside the Amex, both teams have turned the ball over and it’s making it a very exciting game.
88. Image source, Getty Images
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92. Andrew: That’s a nice goal. Good ball by Kobbie Mainoo, excellent first time cross by Alejandro Garnacho, and Mason Mount takes a chance and gets into the box to finish.
94. West Ham 0-1 Tottenham
95. Matt Jarvis
96. Former West Ham winger on BBC Sport Online at the London Stadium
97. It is really poor defending, he has had the time to take a touch and lays it into the near post. Really good from Spurs but bitterly disappointing defending from West Ham.

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1. Brentford 0-1 Man Utd
2. Francis Benali
3. Former Southampton defender on BBC Radio Sports Extra at the Gtech Community Stadium
4. Great break down the left-hand-side from United. Alejandro Garnacho finding time and space. It wasn’t a great clearance from Mark Flekken.
5. Mason Mount is eight yards out and he has timed his run perfectly. All he has to do is side-foot it into the net.
6. Perfect start for the visitors.
8. Wilson Odobert
9. Image source, Reuters
10. West Ham’s defending is all over the place as Wilson Odobert is afforded so much time and space to finish.
11. The assist comes from Mathys Tel.
12. Too easy for Spurs and the problems mount for Graham Potter and West Ham.
14. Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
15. Daniel Gabbidon
16. Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
17. It’s just a long ball played forward into the channel and Brighton don’t deal with the situation.
18. It’s a tight angle and Barnes fires the shot low through the legs of Van Hecke and Verbruggen gets a touch to put it wide.
20. Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
21. Newcastle are starting to take control now and Jacob Murphy’s low cross from the right requires Bart Verbruggen to push away.
23. Mason Mount
24. Image source, Getty Images
25. Maybe Thomas Tuchel is looking at Mason Mount!
26. If he is then he’s just seen him score just his second Premier League goal for Manchester United.
27. It’s a great move and Alejandro Garnacho is right at the heart of it as he gallops forward before finding Mount in space inside the box and he finishes confidently.
29. Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
30. The first shot of the game goes Newcastle’s way.
31. There’s a mix up in the Brighton defence as two players go for a long ball and make a mess of it. The ball squirms through to Harvey Barnes, who breaks towards the box before his shot takes the slightest deflection to go wide of the far post.
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35. Has anyone referenced Obi starting up-front for United on May 4th, Star Wars Day? Could he be their future number-Wan striker?
37. Brentford 0-0 Man Utd
38. Thomas Tuchel is at the Gtech. Who’s the England boss looking at?
39. Luke Shaw, who is captaining Manchester United today? Kobbie Mainoo?
41. Brentford 0-0 Man Utd
42. Manchester United’s travelling fans are singing the name of Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese is about to take the Red Devils to a European final – unless it all goes horribly wrong on Thursday.
44. Brentford 0-0 Man Utd
45. Francis Benali
46. Former Southampton defender on BBC Radio Sports Extra at the Gtech Community Stadium
47. The priority for Manchester United is certainly the Europa League next week. There’s a lot of changes in the side – Chido Obi, an academy starlet from Arsenal and now he’s at United. It will be interesting to see how these new players fit in today.
49. West Ham 0-0 Tottenham
50. It’s a more sedate start at London Stadium compared to the fast start at the Gtech. Alphonse Areola and Guglielmo Vicario are yet to be tested.
51. Image source, PA Media
53. Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
54. Some early concern here for Brighton because Yankuba Minteh is down on the ground and holding his knee.
55. The physio comes on and helps him to stretch it before giving a thumbs up to the dugout. Seems like all OK for now.
57. Brentford 0-0 Man Utd
58. Great start by Brentford.
59. Now a chance for Kevin Schade but his blazes high and wide.
60. United are already on the back foot.
62. Brentford 0-0 Man Utd
63. Oh wow!
64. Almost an own goal by Luke Shaw.
65. A long Brentford punt forward deep into the United half and Shaw attempts to head it back to his keeper but Altay Bayindir is way off his line.
66. It goes past the keeper and rolls just wide.
67. Image source, Reuters
69. Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
70. Good start to the game by Brighton as they dominate possession for now. Newcastle seem pretty content to sit off them.
72. Brighton 0-0 Newcastle
73. Daniel Gabbidon
74. Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
75. There is much to play for for both teams – Newcastle looking at not only a Champions League position but to hunt Arsenal down and finish second and Brighton are on the cusp of a European place as well. It’s going to be an interesting one.
77. Brentford 0-0 Man Utd
78. Mark Flekken has touched the ball more times than anyone else in the opening minute or so. Brentford are building from the back through their goalkeeper.
81. They’re getting under way at West Ham, Brentford and Brighton.
82. Remember, Chelsea-Liverpool follows at 16:30 BST.
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86. Tom: I like the look of this MUFC starting XI!
87. 
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91. Lyle: Mbuemo and Wissa are very much Brentford’s answer to Cole and Yorke. Gorgeous link-up play, a telepathic understanding of each other’s game, and lethal finishing.

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2. Bubbles at the London Stadium. Handshakes at the Gtech.
3. The teams are out and we’re almost ready to go in our 2pm games.
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7. Re. Kev at 13:47 – That is quite the pessimistic view there Kev! Perhaps Ruben Amorim’s doing what Arteta should’ve done yesterday and keeping his powder dry for the most important match of Manchester United’s season. Some would call that smart management.
9. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
10. It’s May 4 and they’re playing the Star Wars theme at Brentford.
11. #maytheforcebewithyou.
13. West Ham v Tottenham (14:00 BST)
14. 
15. Let’s not forget Graham Potter has come in halfway through the season and is taking on somebody else’s team. Trying to implement a philosophy can be difficult.
16. Sometimes we are too protective of players and if a manager comes out and says anything then they are viewed as not looking after their squad.
17. Sometimes they need some home truths. I have been on a coaching team and it is difficult with the hours people put in behind the scenes when they are always the first to be questioned or the first to be sacked.
18. I do not think Potter is trying to undermine anyone – he just believes he should be getting more from his team.
20. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
21. Brentford
22. Brentford boss Thomas Frank, speaking to Sky Sports: “It’s four good and important games. We are in a good place – the players are on fire and they want to push. I basically don’t need to talk too much and let them play.
23. “The feeling is very good, the atmosphere in the squad is very good. It is adding on the previous performance – we are looking forward to the game.”
24. On Manchester United: “They have one of the biggest budgets in the Premier League and very good players – it will be a good competitive match.”
27. BBC Sounds
28. Out and about this afternoon? You can also get today’s Premier League commentaries from 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra on the BBC Sounds app to listen on the go.
29. Or if you‘re busy at home and want to listen on your smart speaker, just say “Play 5 Live” or “Play 5 Sports Extra”.
31. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
32. Brentford
33. Image source, Getty Images
34. Remember all the fuss when Ivan Toney swapped Brentford for Saudi Arabia last August?
35. Where would all the goals come from? Were the Bees heading for a relegation battle?
36. Well, Brentford have been doing just fine thanks to Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.
37. Between them the pair have scored 35 of Brentford’s 58 Premier League goals, with Mbeumo on 18 and Wissa one behind on 17.
38. Will the duo be celebrating against Manchester United?
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42. United have a three-goal advantage and the second leg at home. Seeing how many players they are resting today for Thursday tells me that Amorim doesn’t have complete confidence in his first 11 not to somehow blow it against Athletic Bilbao.
44. Brighton v Newcastle (14:00 BST)
45. 
46. Brighton got back to winning ways last weekend thanks to Carlos Baleba’s brilliant late strike against West Ham.
47. The Seagulls beat Newcastle at St James’ Park earlier in the season too, but that was before Eddie Howe’s side hit their stride, and it is a big ask for Brighton to repeat that result.
48. Newcastle were just relentless in their win over Ipswich and another three points here would be massive in their bid for a top-five finish – I don’t think they will get them, but we will see a few goals.
49. Sutton’s prediction: 2-2
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53. Cust_Faithful: Ole was always liked at United….and still is. His demise as manager was led by execs impatient for success, rather than a recognition of how long it takes to come. It took Liverpool 30 years to win the Premier League! I’m sure his new club’s fans see the same guy – honest, hardworking, loyal. I hope they give him the time he needs that United didn’t.
55. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
56. Ellen White
57. Former Manchester City striker on BBC Radio 5 Live
58. Image source, Getty Images
59. Thomas Frank seems such a good human being. Tactically he’s got an amazing ability – the detail is phenomenal. He is very attractive for players to want to come to Brentford and play under him.
61. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
62. Brentford
63. Brentford boss Thomas Frank on facing Manchester United: “Their form in Europe shows their potential. It’s Manchester United, one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they’ll put a very competitive team out there.”
66. get involved#bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
67. Jeb2: Letting go of Ole was a mistake. The only manager to bring a real Man Utd identity to the club. I felt proud of the club back then even in defeat.
69. West Ham v Tottenham (14:00 BST)
70. West Ham United
71. Media caption,
72. Potter on his ’emotional’ reaction after loss to Brighton
73. Graham Potter says he feels the pressure of West Ham’s supporters after a difficult start to life at London Stadium.
74. Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui as manager in January, but under the former Brighton and Chelsea boss the Hammers have dropped from 14th to 17th in the Premier League after picking up just 13 points from 14 games.
75. “Wherever I am, the feeling internally is the same because you want to do well for yourself, your family, the club you are working for,” said Potter.
76. “I feel the pressure of 62,000 West Ham fans – it’s a massive club with a desire to do better than we are, so you feel that.”
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80. Skybluemick: The squad is nowhere near adequate to compete in four competitions and much of that rests with Levy. The injury crisis seems beyond coincidental and that has had a huge impact on results. Having said that Ange is a stubborn fellow.
82. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
83. Manchester United
84. Going back to that BBC Sport interview with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, it’s worth remembering Manchester United were seventh when he was dismissed after a 4-1 defeat at Watford in November 2021.
85. With four games of this season left, they are 15th.
87. Brighton v Newcastle (14:00 BST)
88. Daniel Gabbidon
89. Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live
90. Image source, Getty Images
91. Lewis Dunk has been on this journey with Brighton all the way through. I remember playing against Dunk when I was a Cardiff City player in the third division.
92. To see how he’s stepped up in levels and how his game has improved over the years has been amazing.
93. He is more than just a player to this football club.
96. get involved#bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
97. Mel: Dare we dream about Europe? Incredible team spirit and winning mentality continues to deliver exceptional performances. Our run-in looks favourable when compared to others, and a result against Manchester United keeps the European dream alive.
99. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
100. Media caption,
101. ‘You can’t feel sympathy’ Besiktas’ Solskjaer discusses Man Utd woes
102. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been speaking to BBC Sport chief football news reporter Simon Stone about his former club Manchester United.
103. “Manchester United is my family and will always be part of me,” says Solskjaer, now managing Besiktas in Turkey.
104. “In football, you don’t feel sorry for anyone because we are privileged, absolutely 100% privileged to be able to work in clubs like this.
105. “But for me, it is hard to watch because it is your family that is struggling. It is never easy at the weekend when you look at the table.”
106. Read more here.
108. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
109. Manchester United
110. With an average age of 22 years and 270 days, Manchester United’s starting XI is the third-youngest any side has named for a Premier League match, behind Middlesbrough v Fulham in May 2006 (20 years and 181 days) and Arsenal v Portsmouth in May 2009 (22 years and 237 days).

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1. Brighton v Newcastle (14:00 BST)
2. Steve Crossman
3. BBC Radio 5 Live Presenter
4. Lewis Dunk, 15 years ago this week made his Brighton debut against MK Dons in League One.
6. Chelsea v Liverpool (16:30 BST)
7. Ian Dennis
8. BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter on The Commentators’ View podcast
9. Image source, Getty Images
10. I have to say, Anfield was very, very special.
11. The last time they won the title in front of supporters was 12,783 days ago.
12. The atmosphere was very, very special. Being at Anfield was probably up there with other memorable games, such as Dortmund in 2016 and Barcelona in 2019.
13. I felt privileged to be there with all of the supporters.
14. I deliberately didn’t talk over You’ll Never Walk Alone before the game. I said to the engineer: “We’re not going to talk here – we’ll let the atmosphere speak for itself.”
15. There are certain occasions when the magnitude of the game speaks for itself and you make that decision.
18. get involved#bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
19. Kings Cross Bear: A lot of us want to see Spurs lift the Europa League, but don’t believe Postecoglou is “just having a difficult time”. He’s been having a difficult time for the vast majority of his time as manager. Spurs league position tells us just how poor we’ve become.
21. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
22. Brentford
23. Brentford’s centre-back Sepp van den Berg, speaking to Sky Sports: “We’re in a good flow and we’re playing some food football.”
24. On European hopes: “It’s still a long way, but we’re close.
25. “I think it is possible and we keep dreaming. Hopefully, we can make it happen.”
26. On Manchester United: “It is still Manchester United – one of the biggest teams in the world. We know what we have to do – we have to work hard.”
28. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
29. Aged 17 years and 156 days, Chido Obi is the youngest player to start a Premier League match for Manchester United.
30. 
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34. Richard: I find it hugely frustrating that clubs like Fulham, Brighton, Bournemouth and Forest have found a way to progress while West Ham have gone backwards. A transition from Lopetegui to Potter will take time for sure but I worry that some players don’t really care, they just move on somewhere else. We need a good season in 2025-26 and a bit of fresh blood or I really can see a relegation on the horizon. It is time for brave management and leadership with another overhaul of the playing squad.
36. West Ham v Tottenham (14:00 BST)
37. Tottenham Hotspur
38. Image source, Getty Images
39. One win in eight Premier League matches, 90 minutes away from the Europa League final. Tottenham’s Premier League season has been a write-off but will they end it by landing a first European trophy since 1984?
40. Domestically Tottenham are facing their worst season since 1976–77, sitting in 16th place on little over a point per game.
41. There is a good chance Australian Postecoglou will lose his job whatever happens in Europe now, such has been their debacle at home, but finishing on a trophy would be some way to go.
43. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
44. Manchester United
45. Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim, speaking to Sky Sports about his squad’s rotation: “It is really hard because we want to improve in the table. In this moment I think everyone can understand our choice.”
46. On Chido Ob’s first start in the Premier League: “We need to focus a lot on our young players. For me, it is not a massive game for Chido. I know it’s important for Chido, but I don’t want a lot of pressure on Chido.
47. “He played really well in the minutes against Wolverhampton. I feel he is ready to cope with the demands of the Premier League.”
49. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
50. Brentford
51. Image source, Getty Images
52. Brentford were seventh in the Championship when Thomas Frank was appointed head coach in October 2018.
53. This is the Dane’s sixth full season in charge and he has secured the Bees a fourth successive campaign in the Premier League.
54. Further more, Brentford are in the conversation for a place in the Europe after Premier League doubles over Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Southampton and Leicester.
55. They had a 4-2 statement home win over Newcastle and head into today’s game following back-to-back wins over Brighton and Nottingham Forest.
56. Will Frank, who has been linked with Tottenham, still be Brentford boss in August – or will he be headhunted this summer?
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60. Trevor: It is time for a change at the top of the club for it to be able to move forward and start challenging again for European places. Otherwise it could get even worse next season before it gets better in my opinion.
62. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
63. Manchester United
64. Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, speaking to Sky Sports: “We got a very good away result [against Athletic Bilbao]. It is important for us to be in that final.
65. “The Premier League is also important, but it is a difficult moment.
66. “At this point the Europa League semi-final and then the final is the main focus, but a club like Manchester United you have to try win every game.”
67. On Brentford: “We know it will be a strong team – they have good goalscorers upfront. We will try to do our best.”
69. Brighton v Newcastle (14:00 BST)
70. Image source, Rex Features
71. This could be the game of the day.
72. Newcastle will move two points behind second-placed Arsenal with a win. Brighton will climb to eighth – which could be good enough for a place in Europe next season – if they secure three points.
74. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
75. Ruben Amorim has one eye firmly on Thursday night and the Europa League. Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro are among those on the bench. Luke Shaw is captaining Manchester United.
77. Brighton v Newcastle (14:00 BST)
78. Brighton manager Fabio Hurzeler makes two changes following last weekend’s 3-2 win against West Ham.
79. Defender Jan Paul van Hecke returns after missing that victory with a head injury and Yankuba Minteh also comes in.
80. Joao Pedro remains unavailable due to suspension.
81. Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan, Baleba, Hinshelwood, Minteh, O’Riley, Adingra, Welbeck.
82. Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Julio, Webster, Gruda, Gomez, Ayari, Veltman, Howell.
83. 
84. Eddie Howe names an unchanged Newcastle eleven after an emphatic 3-0 win against Ipswich at St James’ Park last time out.
85. Striker Alexander Isak is looking to add to his 22 Premier League goals.
86. Defensive trio Lewis Hall, Matt Targett and Jamaal Lascelles are unavailable.
87. Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock, Murphy, Barnes, Isak.
88. Subs: Dubravka, Botman, Wilson, Gordon, Krafth, Osula, Longstaff, Miley, Neave.
89. 
91. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
92. Brentford XI: Flekken, Kayode, Collins, Van Den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Yarmoliuk, Damsgaard, Wissa, Mbeumo, Schade
93. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Thiago, Mee, Ajer, Konak, Nunes
94. Image source, BBC Sport
95. Man Utd XI: Bayindir, Dorgu, De Ligt, Fredricson, Shaw, Amass, Ugarte, Mainoo, Mount, Garnacho, Obi
96. Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Fernandes, Maguire, Hojlund, Eriksen, Yoro, Amad, Casemiro
97. Image source, BBC Sport
99. West Ham v Tottenham (14:00 BST)
100. West Ham United
101. Image source, Reuters
102. West Ham have gone backwards this season.
103. After David Moyes’ departure at the end of 2023-24, they appointed Julen Lopetegui who lasted until January.
104. His replacement Graham Potter has won just three Premier League games – and none since 27 February.
105. The Hammers start today 17th and can finish the season no higher than 12th. They finished last season in ninth.
107. West Ham v Tottenham (14:00 BST)
108. Image source, BBC Sport
109. West Ham manager Graham Potter makes two changes to the side that lost 3-2 to Brighton in their previous league outing.
110. Niclas Fullkrug and Aaron Cresswell come in to the starting line-up as Dinos Mavropanos and James Ward-Prowse drop to the bench.
111. West Ham XI: Areola, Cresswell, Todibo, Kilman, Soucek, Wan-Bissaka, Emerson, Bowen, Kudus, Paqueta, Fullkrug.
112. Subs: Fabianski, Soler, Coufal, Ward-Prowse, Mavrapanos, Guilherme, Ings, Rodriguez, Ferguson.
113. Image source, BBC Sport
114. Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou makes eight changes from the Europa League semi-final first-leg win over Bodo/Glimt.
115. Only Guglielmo Vicario, Yves Bissouma and Richarlison keep their places from the midweek with Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert expected to provide support for Richarlison up front.
116. Tottenham XI: Vicario, Danso, Tel, Gray, Kulusevski, Spence, Odobert, Sarr, Davies, Bissouma, Richarlison.
117. Subs: Kinsky, Udogie, Romero, Johnson, Porro, Bentancur, Van de Ven, Moore, Ajayi.
119. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
120. Altay Bayindir starts in goal for Manchester United in a much-changed line-up. Youngsters Tyler Fredricson, Chido Obi and Harry Amass all start along with Mason Mount.
121. Full team news to follow.
123. Brentford v Man Utd (14:00 BST)
124. Manchester United
125. Image source, PA Media
126. Manchester United arrive at Brentford on a high and with one foot in the Europa League final after their highly impressive 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in Spain on Thursday.
127. If they win their first European trophy since 2017, will it be papering over the cracks?
128. They might be doing well in Europe but it’s no wins in five in the Premier League.
131. Team news is about to drop at Brighton, Brentford and West Ham.
132. Will any of the players below be starting for Manchester United at the Gtech?
133. Image source, Reuters
134. Image source, Reuters
135. Image source, PA Media

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Have the wheels come off at Arsenal?

Since winning 4-0 at Ipswich on 20 April, Mikel Arteta’s side have been held at home by Crystal Palace, lost at home to Paris St-Germain in the Champions League and lost at home to Bournemouth.

Newcastle, who start today in fourth, will move two points behind the Gunners with a win today.

And it’s a big day for Chelsea. The Blues will give their Champions League hopes a huge boost with three points if Liverpool have a hangover after all those celebrations.