Michael Black
Sports Editor
Five Things: Man United star shows quality, West Ham morons shame the game, Arsenal goalie enjoys payback
Michael Black • Mar 12 2018It was an action-packed weekend in the Premier League, with plenty going on at both ends of the table. Manchester United boosted their hopes of finishing second with a 2-1…
Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Mar 11 2018Tottenham Hotspur visit Bournemouth on Sunday aiming to put the disappointment of their Champions League exit behind them. Spurs failed to reach the quarter-finals after losing 4-3 on aggregate against…
Arsenal vs Watford confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Mar 11 2018Arsenal host Watford on Sunday aiming to avoid a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat. The Gunners head into the game 13 points behind Tottenham Hotspur and their hopes securing a…
Pundit eyeing 80/1 cracker as Aston Villa take on Wolves
Michael Black • Mar 9 2018Aston Villa host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday aiming to keep themselves in the hunt for a top two finish in the Championship. Villa head into the game 10 points behind…
Allardyce under the cosh, but Everton fans need a reality check
Michael Black • Mar 9 2018Sam Allardyce’s admission that he is under pressure at Everton will no doubt please some of the club’s fans, but they need to be careful what they wish for. Allardyce…
Tottenham Hotspur v Juventus confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Mar 7 2018Tottenham Hotspur host Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday aiming to reach the quarter-finals for just the second time in their history. Spurs overcame a poor start in Turin…
Manchester City v Basel confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Mar 7 2018Manchester City have qualification to the Champions League quarter-finals in their hands when they host Basel on Wednesday. Ilkay Gundogan (2), Bernardo Silva and Sergio Aguero got the first leg…
Liverpool vs Porto confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Mar 6 2018Liverpool look well-placed to reach the Champions League quarter-finals when they host Porto on Tuesday. The Reds started the knockout stages with a bang as they beat the Portuguese side…
Chelsea eyeing move for AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli
Michael Black • Mar 6 2018Chelsea have been linked with a move for AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli. The 23-year-old is considered one of the most talented young defenders in Serie A and was tipped…
Manchester United continue to monitor £52.5 million Arsenal target
Michael Black • Mar 6 2018Manchester United and Arsenal are leading the race to sign Benfica winger Andrija Zivkovic. The Serbian international, who has a £52.5 million release clause in his contract, is one of…
Pundit targets 14/1 return as Aston Villa take on QPR
Michael Black • Mar 1 2018Championship pundit David Prutton strongly fancies Aston Villa to keep their promotion bid on track this weekend. Villa head into Saturday’s home game against QPR four points behind second-placed Cardiff…
Fulham fancied to deliver 9/1 blow to Derby’s promotion hopes
Michael Black • Mar 1 2018Derby County host Fulham on Saturday aiming to end a run of four games without a win in the Championship. The visitors are unbeaten in the last 12 league games…
Prutton eyeing 20/1 bookie-basher as Wolves host Reading
Michael Black • Mar 1 2018Wolves host Reading on Saturday aiming to end a run of three games without a win. The Championship leaders are now just six points clear of Cardiff City having looked…
Pundit backs Leeds United to deliver 70/1 stunner at Middlesbrough
Michael Black • Mar 1 2018David Prutton is backing Leeds United to give their hopes of reaching the Championship play-offs a boost by winning at Middlesbrough on Friday. Leeds head into the game six points…
Chelsea goalkeeper discusses possible transfer with Paris-Saint Germain
Michael Black • Mar 1 2018Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has had a meeting with senior Paris Saint-Germain figures regarding a possible transfer. PSG are looking to strengthen their goalkeeping options and met with Courtois in…