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  1. Join us laterpublished at 15:59 6 May

    You will also be able to listen to Monday Night Club in BBC Sport's live page covering Crystal Palace v Manchester United.

    The page will be starting at 18:30 BST.

    Before then, click on the links in the summary points on this page to revisit today's main talking points.

    And for more news on your club, you can access our teams' index here.

    See you again soon...

  2. Stay across the latest footballpublished at 15:59 6 May

    All times in BST

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    If you need more reaction to the weekend's football then listen to BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club with host Mark Chapman and guests from 19:00.

    As well as plenty of football chat, thee will be regular updates from Crystal Palace v Manchester United.

    There are also plenty more live football commentaries coming your way on 5 Live over the next week:

    Wednesday 8 May

    Champions League semi-final second leg: Real Madrid v Bayern Munich (20:00)

    Thursday 9 May

    Europa Conference League semi-final second leg: Olympiakos v Aston Villa (20:00)

    Saturday 11 May

    Scottish Premiership: Celtic v Rangers (12:30)

    Premier League: West Ham v Luton (15:00)

    Premier League: Nottingham Forest v Chelsea (17:30)

    Sunday 12 May

    Women's FA Cup final: Tottenham v Manchester United (14.30)

    Premier League: Manchester United v Arsenal (16:30)

  3. Fernandes will 'definitely' stay at Man Utd - Ten Hagpublished at 15:56 6 May

    Crystal Palace v Man Utd (20:00)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is convinced captain Bruno Fernandes is committed to the club.

    Fernandes gave an interview to DAZN last week in which he appeared to cast doubt on his future at Old Trafford but Ten Hag believes Fernandes, who has a contract to 2026, will "definitely" see out his current deal.

    "I know he is Manchester United and I think he is very happy to be here," said the Dutchman.

    The United boss feels Fernandes leads by example, including playing through pain as he might have to do at Crystal Palace after missing training last week with a wrist injury.

    “Taking responsibility is one of the biggest assets top footballers have nowadays to show and to deliver,” added Ten Hag.

    “Bruno is a very good example for many other players. He is a real fighter. Last year when we played Brighton in the [FA Cup] semi-final, he played with an ankle that was so thick. It was unbelievable. He couldn’t run but he was still on the pitch.

    “He is always available, always delivers and always gives energy to the team. Such assets are necessary to be successful.”

    Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring against Sheffield UnitedImage source, PA Media
  4. 'I'll say Man Utd will get a lucky draw to try to get their fans onside'published at 15:53 6 May

    Crystal Palace v Man Utd (20:00)

    Chris Sutton BBC Sport bannerImage source, .

    I keep getting abuse from Manchester United fans on social media saying I never back them on here... but we keep on seeing why I rarely back them to win.

    They were played off the park by Burnley last week, and were fortunate to get a point. So, how can I possibly back them to beat Palace?

    The one thing that might help Erik ten Hag's side is that Eagles forward Eberechi Eze is doubtful with a knee injury, but Jean-Philippe Mateta is still on fire and will be a real handful for the United defence.

    Palace won 1-0 at Old Trafford in September but I don't want to upset United fans again by predicting they will suffer another defeat.

    I do want to tip Palace to win, but there are so many angry United fans out there who think I am against their club, I am going to say United will get a lucky draw to try to get them onside.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-1.

    Click here to see how Chris got on over the weekend with his latest predictions.

  5. Table pressurepublished at 15:51 6 May

    Chelsea have moved above Manchester United into seventh, which could well be enough to claim a European place next season.

    Can Erik ten Hag's side respond by picking up at least a point at Crystal Palace tonight to leapfrog the Blues?

    Top half of the Premier LeagueImage source, .
  6. Blues showing 'real growth' - Onuohapublished at 15:48 6 May

    Chelsea 5-0 West Ham

    BBC Sounds

    Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha speaking on the BBC's Football Daily podcast about Chelsea: "Some of the wins they've had and some of the performances in places we never expected them to do well at, that's made a big difference," he said.

    "Obviously getting slapped around by Arsenal didn't help, but when you look beyond that, I think they've done pretty well.

    "It's very easy to be down on them because of some of the let-down spots they've had, but it's the teething problems of a young side.

    "When we think back to a few weeks ago, when there were three players fighting for a penalty [against Everton], but you look on Sunday and Noni Madueke is kind of going through one-on-one but he makes the better pass to Nicolas Jackson - that's real growth. That's a team that's heading in the right direction. With players who are managing to stay available for longer, now we're seeing the better version of them."

    Former Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic added: "If they can go into these last few games, get a couple more wins and potentially get a European spot, it takes a lot of the pressure off Pochettino, makes a decision for the owners a lot easier and then we can see how they can build this summer with the players they bring in."

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.

    Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson scores against West HamImage source, PA Media
  7. Postpublished at 15:47 6 May

    That's it from Phil McNulty today, plenty of issues covered there.

    And thanks for all your messages on the big talking point of the day - that former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui has agreed a deal to become West Ham manager at the end of the season.

    Find out more about that story here.

    Next up, we will look ahead to tonight's game - Crystal Palace v Manchester United.

    But before then, here's Nedum Onuoha and Asmir Begovic on Chelsea's late challenge for a European place...

  8. 'A one-horse race is never good'published at 15:42 6 May

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    @evertonblue76 on X: If Manchester City win a fourth title in a row, is this bad for competition in the Premier League?

    It’s not over but if they did it would certainly suggest it is becoming a bit of a one-horse race, which is never good and the sort of thing fans in England used to mock the Scottish top-flight for.

    It won’t concern Manchester City, but given how good Liverpool and now Arsenal have been in recent seasons, it shows you have to be pretty much perfect to top them these days.

  9. 'Has Moshiri got others waiting to come to the table?'published at 15:39 6 May

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    @Bad_News_Jones on X: Surely it’s time Farhad Moshiri pulled the plug on 777? The EPL will never approve them as owners and if we continue to tread water we’ll eventually drown. Time to get others to the table.

    Can’t argue with any of that. The sheer length of time it is taking for approval of the takeover and the other issues being reported around 777 clearly shows there are major issues. Has Moshiri got others waiting to come to the table, though?

    Farhad MoshiriImage source, Getty Images
  10. Get Involvedpublished at 15:33 6 May

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    Question for West Ham fans, which of your managers have you been happy with?

    Rob, Villa fan in Manchester

    Good luck to West Ham with Julen Lopetegui. I hope he sticks around when things aren't going his way, for once. Wolves are better off without him.

    Guy, Wolves fan

    Man Utd fan here. We gave our greatest manager three years to fail at the start of his career; and then, in an attempt to succession manage a dynasty, gave Moyes half a year with his worn out squad. I hated and was ashamed of our short-sightedness and I am sure that many West Ham fans will be feeling the same today. As for Moyes - good luck, I don't know what you can do more to get the recognition and respect you deserve. Would love to see you join a club that deserves you, and you do great things together.

    Dickie White, Suffolk

  11. 'I think Bolton will win League One play-offs - but you never know'published at 15:29 6 May

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    @guycalledsam on X: Who’s going to win the League One play-offs?

    Hello, Sam. As someone who has made no secret about spending some spare days and nights watching Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium, I admit I’d love to see them go up and they have got a chance with that narrow first-leg lead against Peterborough United.

    I can’t let my heart rule my head, though, so I would say I think it will be Bolton Wanderers. But you never know do you?

    Bolton celebrate first-leg win at Barnsley in the League One play-offsImage source, Getty Images
  12. 'Players made to feel inadequate by clearing it up field'published at 15:26 6 May

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    @MarkSkulley on X: Hi Phil. Question from Australia. Does it make sense to always play out from the back and avoid long clearances? Don’t know if there is any data but quite a few Premier League goals are scored when things go awry.

    Great question Mark and hello to Australia. It only makes sense when you have the players to do it and even then there are high risks involved.

    What irks me is when players who are clearly not equipped to do are being asked to play out and goals result. Sometimes it almost seems like players are being made to feel inadequate by simply clearing it up the field.

    I had my hands over my eyes at Brighton when they just kept taking far too many risks against Manchester City and it inevitably led to a goal.

    I saw a game the other week when a ball was passed to a player in the penalty area, who then gave it back to the keeper to kick up the field. What was the point of that? Call me old-fashioned, but I always think if there is a chance of it leading to a goal, don’t do it.

  13. Early team news: Eze passed fit for Palacepublished at 15:24 6 May

    Crystal Palace v Man Utd (20:00)

    Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze celebrate a Crystal Palace goalImage source, PA Media

    Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has recovered from a knee injury and could play for the first time in two months.

    Eberechi Eze, who wasn't risked against Fulham last time out because of a knee issue, is also fit.

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is a doubt for the game due to an unspecified problem.

    Harry Maguire is set to be out for about three weeks with a muscle injury suffered in training, while midfielder Scott McTominay will be assessed.

    Jonny Evans and Anthony Martial are back in training after respective muscle and groin injuries but forward Marcus Rashford remains sidelined.

  14. Postpublished at 15:24 6 May

    There are still plenty more answers from Phil McNulty to get through before this page closes so he won't be able to take any more questions now.

    We also need to build up to tonight's Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.

    Speaking of which...

  15. 'A conundrum Foden is good enough to solve'published at 15:22 6 May

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    Nick, Wolverhampton: Hi Phil. Could Phil Foden be the Glenn Hoddle of the 80s and Matt Le Tissier of the 90s, and just not fit in this England team for the Euros? The way that Harry Kane plays, dropping deep to create space behind, is ideal for wide players with pace (Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford) and surely Jude Bellingham plays in the advanced midfield role.

    I don’t, Nick, but can certainly see the point you’re making because the team will be built around Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. I think Foden will be used coming in from the left but manager Gareth Southgate will also want to work out a way to get such a brilliant talent involved more centrally as well. It’s a conundrum, but Foden is good enough to solve it.

    Phil Foden playing for EnglandImage source, Getty Images
  16. 'Luton can challenge for return if they go down'published at 15:18 6 May

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    Anon: Hi Phil, I want to stay positive about Luton's chances of staying up, but it's starting to look unlikely. If Luton do go down, what do you think their chances are of gaining promotion back to the Premier League?

    I was at Luton Town on Friday and really felt that they had to beat Everton to maintain their chances, then of course Nottingham Forest won at Sheffield United on Saturday.

    I’ve really enjoyed my visits to Kenilworth Road this season. If they keep their manager, players and that spirit and atmosphere, together then they can certainly make a challenge to come back next season if they do go down.

    Luton players celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  17. Get Involvedpublished at 15:16 6 May

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    You can't blame a club for getting a succession plan in place if they've decided not to extend the current manager's contract - they are within their rights. But it is very disrespectful to allow the news of it to be leaked before the current contract is finished, or the current manager is part of a joint statement on the future.

    Anon

    Reading some of the comments from these Hammers fans celebrating Moyes leaving, the sense of self entitlement is overwhelming. I wonder if I’m the only person hoping karma hits in next season.

    Barry, Bournemouth

    Really hope this isn’t a case of ‘the grass isn’t always greener’ for West Ham. They’ve done well to challenge the big six but as these things often go, all the progress Moyes had made could be lost quickly. If results aren’t coming their way early next season, it could easily be the case that by this time next year they’ll have parted ways with Moyes, sacked Lopetegui, gone through an interim and then appointed a new manager which is not the ideal scenario for a club that’s only recently won European honours.

    Matthew, Birtley

  18. Which Tottenham players fit into Postecoglou's system?published at 15:14 6 May

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    Chris from Canterbury: Which players in the current Spurs squad have demonstrated that they can effectively play Ange Postecoglou’s system?

    I think defender Micky van de Ven certainly, because of his pace, as Ange Postecoglou likes such a high line. Brennan Johnson will also become a real asset with his speed out wide. I liked Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr as a midfield two going forward and James Maddison will surely come back to his best.

    I’d be looking at signing a central striker if Postecoglou is not sold on Richarlison, then put the brilliant Son Heung-min into a wider position with licence to roam. I think he is more effective there than through the centre.

    Micky van de VenImage source, Getty Images
  19. Get Involvedpublished at 15:10 6 May

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    I think what David Moyes has achieved over two stints at West Ham has been fantastic….and with silverware to boot. The board have yet again handled the situation in a really poor way, showing a complete lack of respect to the man. Some players need to look at themselves and ask if they have given everything to the cause this season. Thank you, Mr Moyes, for giving us some truly wonderful memories over the last four seasons, I wish you well.

    Armo, WHU fan

  20. 'Arteta is as secure as he can possibly be at Arsenal'published at 15:07 6 May

    Phil McNulty Q&A

    Rezaa Sait: If Arsenal finish runners up to Manchester City, what do they need to do to win the league? And how long do you think Mikel Arteta needs to get them a title? Surely he cannot keep finishing top two or three without any silverware? What do Arsenal need in the summer transfer window to give them a chance of securing a Premier league title or even a possible Champions League?

    Hello Rezaa. I think to win the league you need to be pretty much perfect and try to avoid the slightest slip. The margins are simply so fine in the Premier League.

    I think Arteta is as secure as he can possibly be. The team are clearly progressing (they could still win the title) and I’m sure they will win silverware under him. They are playing very attractive football and the fans are right on board.

    If it is not to be the Premier League then I think the absolutely top priority must be to sign a reliable goalscoring striker of the highest class. Easier said than done but it must be at the very top of Arsenal’s transfer agenda.

    Mikel ArtetaImage source, Getty Images