Articles By Michael Black (1956)

Five Things: Arsenal win irrelevant without title, Pogba the key to Man Utd, West Ham still a shambles

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 22 2021

The Premier League came back with a bang after the international break, providing plenty of issues to discuss for fans across the country. The North London derby, Paul Pogba’s influence…

Arsenal
English Championship

Chris Coleman to Sunderland makes no sense for either party

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 17 2017

Chris Coleman’s decision to quit Wales to become the new Sunderland manager is a big gamble for both parties. Coleman has built himself a decent reputation during his time in…

Coleman

Tim Sherwood and David Seaman: It’s already a must-win for Arsenal

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 18 2017

Tim Sherwood and David Seaman believe Arsenal must win Saturday’s North London derby against Tottenham to have any chance of qualifying for the Champions League. The Gunners are currently sixth…

Arsenal or Tottenham – who’s the best? Win the title, then we’ll talk

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 22 2021

Tottenham Hotspur are the best. No, Arsenal are the best. With each staging of the North London derby there seems to be an ever-increasing debate over which club currently holds…

Arsenal Tottenham
Football Betting

Prutton tips Leeds to suffer 28/1 heartbreak against Middlesbrough

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 17 2017

Championship pundit David Prutton has tipped Leeds United to suffer more misery against Middlesbrough on Sunday. After an excellent start to the season Leeds have won just twice in nine…

Christiansen

Moyes questions West Ham player moans over Bilic training methods

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 10 2023

New West Ham boss David Moyes says player criticism of former manager Slaven Bilic’s training methods are unfair. Two wins in 11 games saw Bilic dismissed by the Hammers, leading…

Moyes

Arsenal vs Tottenham: Premier League preview & predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 17 2017

Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday aiming to prove they are genuine contenders for a top-four spot in the Premier League this season. As the official timekeeper and watch partner…

Arsenal Tottenham

Arsenal legend believes Tottenham are now better than their big rivals

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 17 2017

Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit says Tottenham Hotspur are now the number one club in North London. As the official timekeeper and watch partner of the Premier League, TAG Heuer…

Petit

Liverpool vs Southampton: Premier League preview & predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Mar 2 2018

Liverpool host Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday aiming to continue their recent upturn in form. Jurgen Klopp’s side have bounced back from their mauling against Tottenham to win…

Liverpool Southampton

Liverpool boss accused of failing to recognise defensive talent

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 16 2017

Former Tottenham star Tim Sherwood believes Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could halt the progress of defender Joe Gomez by not playing him in his best position. Gomez produced an excellent…

Gomez
Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham star setting foundations for move to Real Madrid

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 10 2023

Ream Madrid’s hopes of signing Dele Alli have improved after it was revealed that super-agent Jorge Mendes has held formal talks with a member of the Tottenham midfielder’s family. Mendes,…

Alli
World Cup

A guide to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 15 2017

The FIFA World Cup in Russia is the highlight of the 2018 sporting calendar. Scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 15, 2018, this will be the first…

Germany
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea star open to joining Real Madrid or Manchester United

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 9 2017

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has opened the door for a possible transfer to either Real Madrid or Manchester United. Hazard has admitted it would be a “dream” to play under…

Hazard
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal and Tottenham on alert as Lyon playmaker eyes move

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 8 2017

Nabil Fekir could be the next French star heading for a big-money move to the Premier League. The playmaker has been in stunning form this season, grabbing 11 goals for…

Fekir
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal legend urges Arsene Wenger to ship out Sanchez and Ozil

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 8 2017

Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon says Arsene Wenger should have shipped Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil out of the Emirates Stadium over their refusal to commit their futures to the…

Sanchez Ozil
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