Michael Black
Sports Editor
Man City’s hopes of signing Sanchez dealt a big blow by PSG
Michael Black • Dec 21 2017Manchester City’s hopes of signing Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal have been dealt a blow after it was reported that Paris Saint-Germain have held talks with the forward’s representatives over a…
Arsenal could face major competition for top transfer target
Michael Black • Dec 17 2017Nabil Fekir says he would be interested in signing for Arsenal, but he hasn’t ruled out moving elsewhere either. The 24-year-old has been heavily linked the Gunners in recent weeks,…
Five Things: Man City stamp class on Tottenham, Chelsea boss heading home, Benteke repays teammates
Michael Black • Dec 17 2017With the Premier League season approaching the halfway mark the weekend’s games created plenty of areas for discussion at both ends of the table. Manchester City’s relentless march to the…
Championship pundit eyeing 14/1 return from Derby vs Villa game
Michael Black • Dec 15 2017David Prutton believes Derby County or Aston Villa could seriously boost their hopes of promotion with a victory when the two sides meet at Pride Park on Saturday. Derby are…
Leeds United tipped to endure difficult afternoon against Norwich
Michael Black • Dec 15 2017Leeds United host Norwich City on Saturday aiming to close the gap on the top six in the Championship. Last week’s 3-1 victory at QPR left Leeds four points off…
Wolves fancied for 22/1 cracker at Sheffield Wednesday
Michael Black • Dec 15 2017Wolves visit Sheffield Wednesday on Friday aiming to bounce back from last week’s disappointing result against Sunderland. The Championship leaders were surprisingly held 0-0 by Chris Coleman’s side, but they…
Chelsea and Manchester United target will not be leaving Juventus
Michael Black • Dec 13 2017Italian football expert Gabriele Marcotti has dismissed the idea that Brazilian full-back Sandro will be moving to the Premier League in January. The 26-year-old has been linked with a £65…
Five Things: Man City look unstoppable, Big Sam makes his point at Anfield, Benteke costs Palace
Michael Black • Dec 11 2017Another epic weekend in the Premier League is in the record books and it’s one that will probably go a long way to determining the destination of this season’s title….
Real Madrid encouraged as Chelsea star edges towards move
Michael Black • Dec 9 2017Chelsea’s desire to hang on to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could be thwarted due to his desire to be closer to his children. The Belgium international has just 18 months left…
Negative David Moyes repeating Sunderland mistakes with West Ham
Michael Black • Dec 9 2017West Ham fans must be tearing their hair out over the negative comments made by manager David Moyes ahead of Saturday’s game against Chelsea. Moyes has claimed none of his…
Top pundit backs Wolves to crank up the pressure on Sunderland
Michael Black • Dec 8 2017Championship expert David Prutton has tipped Wolves to pile more misery on struggling Sunderland this weekend. Chris Coleman’s appointment as manager at the Stadium of Light has failed to spark…
Allardyce ‘under pressure’ to get first Everton signing right
Michael Black • Dec 8 2017Sam Allardyce says he is under pressure to get his first signing for Everton right. The new Toffees’ boss was asked ahead of Sunday’s derby game against Liverpool whether Borussia…
Antoine Griezmann tipped to join either Man United or Barcelona
Michael Black • Dec 8 2017Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has tipped Antoine Griezmann to join either Manchester United or Barcelona next summer. The striker has been linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid,…
Aston Villa fancied to deliver 15/2 bookie-basher against Millwall
Michael Black • Dec 7 2017David Prutton insists Aston Villa should be beating sides like Millwall if they’re serious about winning promotion to the Premier League. Villa are currently fifth in the Championship, seven points…
Chelsea set to swoop for Brazilian star as Barcelona anger Gremio
Michael Black • Dec 7 2017Chelsea have been linked with a move Gremio star Arthur. The 21-year-old midfielder, who is also wanted by Barcelona, is seen as a possible long-term replacement for Cesc Fabregas. Arthur…