Articles By Michael Black (1956)

Five Things: United flop is a busted flush, Chelsea are title contenders, Sturridge fightback continues

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 30 2018

The latest round of games in the Premier League provided plenty of areas for discussion at both ends of the table. Manchester City’s victory over Brighton & Hove Albion moved…

Sanchez

Chelsea vs Liverpool confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 29 2018

Chelsea host Liverpool on Saturday aiming to end their title rivals’ unbeaten start in the Premier League. The two sides faced each other on Wednesday at Anfield in the Carabao…

Sarri
English Championship

Bristol City tipped to add to Aton Villa manager’s woes this weekend

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 27 2018

Aston Villa head to Bristol City in the Championship on Friday aiming to get their promotion bid back on track. Villa’s 2-1 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday last weekend dropped them…

Bruce
English Championship

Pundit tips Leeds United to stumble at Sheffield Wednesday

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 27 2018

Leeds United visit Sheffield Wednesday on Friday aiming to put last week’s surprise defeat at home to Birmingham City firmly behind them. Despite losing 2-1, Marcelo Bielsa’s side stayed top…

Saiz

Swansea City hoping to end goal drought against Queens Park Rangers

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 28 2018

Swansea City host Queens Park Rangers on Saturday aiming to move back into the top half of the Championship. City head into the game 13th in the table, but with…

Swansea

Huddersfield vs Tottenham injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 27 2018

Tottenham Hotspur visit Huddersfield Town on Saturday hoping to keep themselves in touch with the top of the Premier League table. Spurs head into the game six points behind leaders…

Pochettino

Arsenal vs Watford injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 27 2018

Arsenal host Watford on Saturday aiming to continue their march up the Premier League table. Four victories in a row have taken the Gunners up to sixth in the standings…

Emery

Five Things: Liverpool star is a bargain, leg-weary Chelsea stumble, Gunners’ duo shine

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 24 2018

It was another action-packed weekend in the Premier League, with the games providing plenty of areas for discussion. Liverpool are the only club with a perfect record after six matches,…

Shaqiri

Arsenal vs Everton confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 23 2018

Arsenal face Everton on Sunday hoping to record their fourth win in a row in the Premier League. The Gunners have bounced back from two early sesason defeats with three…

Emery

West Ham United vs Chelsea confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 23 2018

Chelsea go head-to-head with West Ham United on Sunday hoping to return to the top of the Premier League. Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Southampton moved them to the top of…

Pellegrini

West Ham United vs Chelsea injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 22 2018

Chelsea visit West Ham United on Sunday aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season. The Blues have won five-out-five in the league this season and they…

Pellegrini

Brighton v Tottenham Hotspur confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 22 2018

Tottenham Hotspur will bid to get their season back on track when they visit Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. Consecutive defeats against Watford and Liverpool…

Kane Pochettino

Arsenal vs Everton injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 21 2018

Arsenal host Everton in the Premier League on Sunday aiming to continue their recent upturn in form. The Gunners’ 4-2 victory over Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League was their…

Emery

Swansea City aiming to upset the odds at high-flying Middlesbrough

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 28 2018

Swansea City travel to Middlesbrough in the Championship on Saturday aiming to end a disappointing week on a high note. Graham Potter’s side drew 0-0 at home to Nottingham Forest…

Potter
English Championship

Aston Villa fancied to follow up against Sheffield Wednesday

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 20 2018

Aston Villa go head-to-head with Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday hoping to stay in touch with the leading teams in the Championship. Villa are 7th in the table after a 2-0…

Bruce
Arrow to top