Michael Black
Sports Editor
Morata “happy to return” to Juventus, Chelsea want £62 million
Michael Black • Apr 29 2018Alvaro Morata could be on his way back to Juventus this summer, with Chelsea striker believed to be ready to demand a move away from Stamford Bridge. Italian media outlet…
Manchester United vs Arsenal confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Apr 29 2018Manchester United host Arsenal on Sunday aiming to boost their hopes of finishing as runners-up in the Premier League. United head into the game needing just seven points from their…
Sunderland sale and Coleman exit is great news for the club
Michael Black • Apr 29 2018The news that Sunderland have axed Chris Coleman and owner Ellis Short has agreed to sell the club should be music to the ears of the club’s long suffering fans….
West Ham United vs Manchester City confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Apr 29 2018Manchester City visit West Ham United on Sunday with their hosts’ Premier League status still hanging in the balance. A 4-1 defeat at Arsenal last weekend left the Hammers six…
Swansea City vs Chelsea confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Apr 28 2018Chelsea visit Swansea City on Saturday aiming to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League alive. The Blues have narrowed the gap to Tottenham Hotspur to five points…
Liverpool vs Stoke City confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Apr 28 2018Liverpool face Stoke City between both legs of their Champions League semi-final against Roma knowing that their participation in next season’s competition isn’t yet guaranteed. The Reds need five points…
Chelsea and Liverpool target Federico Chiesa will cost £44 million
Michael Black • Apr 27 2018Fiorentina are demanding £44 million for Chelsea and Liverpool target Federico Chiesa. The 20-year-old has been attracting plenty of interest this season and Italian media outlet Corriere dello Sport has…
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Apr 26 2018Arsenal face a tough task against tournament favourites Atletico Madrid as they bid to reach the final of this season’s Europa League. Diego Simeone’s side are currently second in La…
Sunderland manager’s deflection tactics hang Jack Rodwell out to dry
Michael Black • Apr 26 2018Deflection tactics. Football managers love them. Things aren’t going well, so let’s point the finger somewhere else. Known in politics as “whataboutism”, it is generally a naked attempt to excuse…
Swansea City vs Chelsea injury update & predicted line-ups
Michael Black • Apr 26 2018Chelsea are still chasing fourth place in the Premier League as they travel to face Swansea City this weekend. The Blues are five points behind Tottenham Hotspur with four games…
Manchester United vs Arsenal injury update & predicted line-ups
Michael Black • Apr 26 2018Manchester United welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford on Sunday aiming to strengthen their grip on second place in the Premier League. Seven points from their remaining four matches would see…
FA ready to sell Wembley Stadium, fans react on Twitter
Michael Black • Apr 26 2018The Football Association has received an offer to buy Wembley Stadium in an eye-watering £800 million deal. FA chief executive Martin Glenn is believed to have struck an outline agreement…
Miracle-worker Tony Mowbray gets Blackburn Rovers heading upwards
Michael Black • Apr 25 2018Good news stories can be hard to come by in football, with the sport often consumed by controversies, disputes or someone whinging on about something or other. In order to…
Liverpool vs Roma confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Apr 24 2018Liverpool will hope to put one foot in the Champions League final when they welcome Roma to Anfield in Tuesday’s semi-final first leg. The Reds sent shockwaves around Europe with…
Everton vs Newcastle United confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Apr 23 2018In-form Newcastle United can move above Everton in the Premier League table with a victory at Goodison Park on Monday. However, Everton have won seven of their last eight league…