Michael Black
Sports Editor
Champions League 2020/21 Round of 16 Fixtures: TV Info, Live Stream & Preview
Michael Black • Feb 19 2021The Champions League takes centre stage over the next two weeks as the eight first-leg ties in the round of 16 are played across Europe. The action gets underway on…
Ex-Premier League defender gives glowing recommendation to Botman
Michael Black • Feb 15 2021Lille defender Jose Fonte has urged Premier League clubs to follow up their interest in Sven Botman. The 21-year-old has been linked with a summer move to an unnamed ‘major…
Liverpool boss handles quit rumours admirably – now apologise for being unprofessional
Michael Black • Feb 15 2021Jurgen Klopp’s response to the rumours over his future during his press conference on Monday will have been music to the ears of Liverpool fans. It was suggested that the…
Norwich City set hefty asking price for Max Aarons
Michael Black • Feb 15 2021The news that Norwich City want £30-35 million for Max Aarons could end his hopes of joining a big club this summer. According to Sky Sports, the Canaries have informed…
Contract extension shows that Arsenal have given up on being serious title contenders
Michael Black • Feb 15 2021“David Luiz is set to be offered another extension at Arsenal, as Mikel Arteta greatly values his influence on a young team.” Arsenal fans clicking on the Independent website on…
Chelsea star identifies how Tuchel has fixed Lampard’s defensive mess
Michael Black • Feb 15 2021Antonio Rudiger has praised Thomas Tuchel’s impact on Chelsea’s defensive performances. The Blues had struggled at the back during Frank Lampard’s time as manager, but things have improved significantly following…
Three Things: Stop cheating Salah, Arsenal run riot, Everton lack bottle
Michael Black • Feb 15 2021It’s Monday morning which means that we’re rolling out our latest ‘Three Things’ column to brighten up your day. Of course, if you are a Manchester City fan you won’t…
Lille ‘agree to sell’ Sven Botman to an unnamed major European club
Michael Black • Feb 14 2021The ongoing saga over Sven Botman’s future took another interesting twist on Sunday evening. According to Get French Football, Lille have agreed a deal to sell the defender to an…
Will Liverpool qualify for Europe this season?
Michael Black • Feb 14 2021Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat at Leicester City on Saturday left their hopes of retaining the Premier League title in tatters. Securing a place in next season’s Champions League is now the…
Unhappy Chelsea star will push for move away from the club this summer
Michael Black • Feb 13 2021Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech wants to discuss his future with the club this summer. According to Corriere dello Sport, the 27-year-old is unhappy with his lack of game time and…
Pundit says Arsenal could sign Celtic striker for just £15 million
Michael Black • Feb 14 2021Former Celtic striker Andy Walker has claimed that Odsonne Edouard could be sold for as little as £15 million this summer. Eduoard’s current deal with Celtic expires in 2022 and…
Premier League 2020/21 Week 24: EPL Results & Table
Michael Black • Feb 16 2021The 24th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting match-ups, particularly towards the top of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and…
Former Arsenal player tells Chelsea boss to ‘sit down and keep quiet’
Michael Black • Feb 12 2021Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown says that Thomas Tuchel should “sit down and keep quiet” when Chelsea are playing. Keown, who commentated on the Blues’ FA Cup victory at Barnsley…
Dayot Upamecano agrees to join Bayern Munich this summer
Michael Black • Feb 13 2021RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has agreed a deal to join Bayern Munich. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 22-year-old will complete a move to the reigning Bundesliga champions this summer….
Premier League Week 24 Fixtures: TV Info, Live Stream & EPL Table 2020/21
Michael Black • Feb 19 2021The Premier League season continues this weekend, with the 24th round of fixtures featuring some high-profile matches. There are four games on Saturday, two of which will have a big…