Michael Black
Sports Editor
Five Things: Arsenal win irrelevant without title, Pogba the key to Man Utd, West Ham still a shambles
Michael Black • Feb 22 2021The Premier League came back with a bang after the international break, providing plenty of issues to discuss for fans across the country. The North London derby, Paul Pogba’s influence…
Chris Coleman to Sunderland makes no sense for either party
Michael Black • Nov 17 2017Chris Coleman’s decision to quit Wales to become the new Sunderland manager is a big gamble for both parties. Coleman has built himself a decent reputation during his time in…
Tim Sherwood and David Seaman: It’s already a must-win for Arsenal
Michael Black • Nov 18 2017Tim Sherwood and David Seaman believe Arsenal must win Saturday’s North London derby against Tottenham to have any chance of qualifying for the Champions League. The Gunners are currently sixth…
Arsenal or Tottenham – who’s the best? Win the title, then we’ll talk
Michael Black • Feb 22 2021Tottenham Hotspur are the best. No, Arsenal are the best. With each staging of the North London derby there seems to be an ever-increasing debate over which club currently holds…
Prutton tips Leeds to suffer 28/1 heartbreak against Middlesbrough
Michael Black • Nov 17 2017Championship pundit David Prutton has tipped Leeds United to suffer more misery against Middlesbrough on Sunday. After an excellent start to the season Leeds have won just twice in nine…
Moyes questions West Ham player moans over Bilic training methods
Michael Black • Apr 10 2023New West Ham boss David Moyes says player criticism of former manager Slaven Bilic’s training methods are unfair. Two wins in 11 games saw Bilic dismissed by the Hammers, leading…
Arsenal vs Tottenham: Premier League preview & predicted line-ups
Michael Black • Nov 17 2017Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday aiming to prove they are genuine contenders for a top-four spot in the Premier League this season. As the official timekeeper and watch partner…
Arsenal legend believes Tottenham are now better than their big rivals
Michael Black • Nov 17 2017Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit says Tottenham Hotspur are now the number one club in North London. As the official timekeeper and watch partner of the Premier League, TAG Heuer…
Liverpool vs Southampton: Premier League preview & predicted line-ups
Michael Black • Mar 2 2018Liverpool host Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday aiming to continue their recent upturn in form. Jurgen Klopp’s side have bounced back from their mauling against Tottenham to win…
Liverpool boss accused of failing to recognise defensive talent
Michael Black • Nov 16 2017Former Tottenham star Tim Sherwood believes Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could halt the progress of defender Joe Gomez by not playing him in his best position. Gomez produced an excellent…
Tottenham star setting foundations for move to Real Madrid
Michael Black • Apr 10 2023Ream Madrid’s hopes of signing Dele Alli have improved after it was revealed that super-agent Jorge Mendes has held formal talks with a member of the Tottenham midfielder’s family. Mendes,…
A guide to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
Michael Black • Nov 15 2017The FIFA World Cup in Russia is the highlight of the 2018 sporting calendar. Scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 15, 2018, this will be the first…
Chelsea star open to joining Real Madrid or Manchester United
Michael Black • Nov 9 2017Chelsea star Eden Hazard has opened the door for a possible transfer to either Real Madrid or Manchester United. Hazard has admitted it would be a “dream” to play under…
Arsenal and Tottenham on alert as Lyon playmaker eyes move
Michael Black • Nov 8 2017Nabil Fekir could be the next French star heading for a big-money move to the Premier League. The playmaker has been in stunning form this season, grabbing 11 goals for…
Arsenal legend urges Arsene Wenger to ship out Sanchez and Ozil
Michael Black • Nov 8 2017Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon says Arsene Wenger should have shipped Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil out of the Emirates Stadium over their refusal to commit their futures to the…