Michael Black
Sports Editor
Arsenal monitoring Benfica’s Andrija Zivkovic, Man Utd also in the mix
Michael Black • Feb 5 2018Arsenal are monitoring the progress of Benfica winger Andrija Zivkovic. Portuguese media outlet O Jogo have claimed the Gunners sent a team of scouts to watch the 21-year-old during Benfica’s…
Everton, Arsenal and Liverpool linked with move for Kerem Demirbay
Michael Black • Feb 5 2018Hoffenheim midfielder Kerem Demirbay has been linked with a move to the Premier League. Everton, Arsenal and Liverpool are amongst the teams interested in signing the 24-year-old, although Sport Bild…
Twitter reacts to Chelsea’s 4-1 defeat at Watford – Conte a goner?
Michael Black • Feb 5 2018Chelsea’s 4-1 defeat at Watford on Monday could signal the end of Antonio Conte’s time in charge of the club. The result followed last week’s dismal 3-0 home defeat against…
Watford vs Chelsea confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Feb 5 2018Olivier Giroud has been named amongst Chelsea’s substitutes for Monday’s trip to Watford. Giroud, who scored eight goals for Arsenal this season before making the switch to Stamfrod Bridge, watched…
Five Things: Man City boss should grow up, Liverpool forward deserves better, West Ham United in a pickle
Michael Black • Feb 4 2018There’s just 12 games to play in the Premier League and despite Saturday’s disappointing 1-1 draw at Burnley it’s difficult to imagine Manchester City not winning this season’s title. Raheem’s…
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Feb 4 2018Liverpool have made two changes to their team for Sunday’s Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur. Virgil van Dijk comes in for Joel Matip and Trent Alexander-Arnold replaces Joe Gomez….
Tottenham, Arsenal and Man Utd target eyeing summer move
Michael Black • Feb 4 2018Malcom has admitted that he wanted to leave Bordeaux during January, but the club’s president persuaded the forward to stay until the end of the season. Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and…
Chelsea target Maurizio Sarri to replace Antonio Conte as manager
Michael Black • Feb 3 2018Chelsea want to appoint Napoli’s Maurizio Sarri as the club’s next manager. Speculation surrounding Antonio Conte’s future at Stamford Bridge refuses to die down, despite the Italian insisting during the…
Championship pundit eyeing 70/1 cracker as Wolves face Sheff United
Michael Black • Sep 18 2021David Prutton is backing Wolverhampton Wanderers to boost their promotion hopes by beating Sheffield United on Saturday. Wolves head into the game on the back of a 1-0 win at…
Five Things: Man City win the transfer window, Giroud good value for Chelsea, Arsenal defence a worry
Michael Black • Feb 1 2018The January transfer window is now closed and it’s fair to say that some clubs fared much better than others. Long-winded sagas were a major feature during the window, with…
Transfer round-up: West Ham seal late deal, Everton bag Man City defender, Ayew returns to Swansea
Michael Black • Feb 2 2018It was a hectic final day in the January transfer window, with dozens of deals completed across Europe. West Ham United, Everton and Newcastle United were amongst the clubs busy…
New Arsenal striker fancied to deliver 5/1 bookie-basher this season
Michael Black • Jan 31 2018It may have taken Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a while to secure his big-money move to Arsenal, but the striker is fancied to make an immediate impact in the Premier League. The…
West Ham United set to sign Preston North End striker Jordan Hugill
Michael Black • Jan 31 2018West Ham United are set to sign Preston North End striker Jordan Hugill. The 25-year-old has scored 30 goals in 114 appearances for North End. Sky Sports’ journalist Alan Myers…
Arsenal linked with Deadline Day move for Schalke midfielder Max Meyer
Michael Black • Jun 30 2018Arsenal have been linked with a Deadline Day move for Schalke midfielder Max Meyer. The 22-year-old is out of contract at Schalke at the end of the season, but the…
Man United and Liverpool set to go head-to-head for Dortmund star
Michael Black • Jul 4 2018Manchester United and Liverpool are set for a summer battle to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic. German media outletĀ SportBild have claimed that Dortmund are desperate to tie the 19-year-old…