Articles By Michael Black (1956)

Liverpool clash with Manchester United tops Sky Sports’ October coverage

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 14 2017

Premier League fans are in for a treat during October and November as Sky Sports screens seven big head-to-heads between last season’s top six over the two months. Sky Sports…

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Shearer: Pressure on Guardiola to win at Man City

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 14 2017

Former England striker Alan Shearer believes the pressure is on Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to deliver success this season. By his own high standards Guardiola’s debut year in the…

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Blackburn Rovers

Cup throws up “mad” derby as Blackburn draw Burnley

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 14 2017

The early stages of the Carabou Cup – or the League Cup if you’re a traditionalist – often fails to get the pulses racing. This year’s second round draw has…

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Carragher tips Conte for Chelsea exit

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 14 2017

Jamie Carragher believes Antonio Conte won’t be the Chelsea boss this time next year. Conte is eager to build on last season’s Premier League triumph and recently said he was keen…

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Leeds United

Leeds set to march on as defender pens new deal

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 14 2017

The announcement that Liam Cooper has signed a new contract with Leeds United is another big boost for the club’s long-suffering fans. Cooper becomes the fourth player to extend his…

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Transfer News & Rumours

Twitter Talk: Fans question Everton move for Vermaelen

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 14 2017

Everton’s quest to sign Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen has sparked plenty of debate across a variety of platforms. The Liverpool Echo says (as per Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo) that…

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