Articles By Michael Black (1956)
English Championship

Aston Villa fancied to suffer more frustration at Brentford

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 13 2019

Aston Villa visit Brentford in the Championship on Wednesday still harbouring hopes that they can force their way into the play-offs this season. Dean Smith’s side head into the game…

Smith
English Championship

Leeds United set for a difficult night against Swansea City

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 12 2019

Leeds United host Swansea City in the Championship on Wednesday aiming to get their bid for automatic promotion back on track. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have been overtaken by Norwich City…

Bielsa

Manchester United boss opts for pace up front against PSG

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 12 2019

Manchester United go head-to-head with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday aiming to bag a first-leg advantage in the tie. United were unconvincing during the group stage, finishing…

Solskjaer

Tottenham Hotspur eager to improve Champions League record

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 12 2019

Tottenham Hotspur host Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday aiming to prove they can be a force in the Champions League. Spurs haven’t progressed past the last 16 in this competition since…

Pochettino

Big week for Swansea City with Leeds United and FA Cup tests

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 14 2019

Swansea City visit Leeds United in the Championship on Wednesday aiming to boost their hopes of qualifying for the play-offs. The Swans head into the game 11th in the table,…

McBurnie

Manchester United aiming to continue resurgence against PSG

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 12 2019

Manchester United host Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday aiming to show that they can transfer their recent upturn in form onto the Champions League stage. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has got off…

Solskjaer

Five Things: Man City send out warning, Tottenham still in the mix, Silva’s time is up at Goodison

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 10 2019

The top three sides in the Premier League all won this weekend, although it’s fair to say that only one of them delivered a performance that made you go ‘Wow!’….

Sergio Aguero Holds The Record For Most Hat-Tricks Scored In Premier League History

Manchester City roll out the big guns for Chelsea test

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 10 2019

Manchester City face Chelsea on Sunday aiming to return to the top of the Premier League. Liverpool’s victory over Bournemouth yesterday moved them three points ahead of City, but Pep…

Guardiola

Tottenham aiming to continue dominance over Leicester City

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 10 2019

Tottenham Hotspur face Leicester City on Sunday aiming to keep up their pursuit of the top two sides in the Premier League. A victory over the Foxes would move Spurs…

Pochettino

Setback for Tottenham Hotspur ahead of clash with Leicester City

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 9 2019

Tottenham Hotspur host Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday aiming to keep themselves in the title mix. Victories over Fulham, Watford and Newcastle United have kept Spurs in…

Pochettino

Manchester United boss shakes things up with changes at Fulham

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 9 2019

Manchester United visit Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday aiming to continue their resurgence under temporary manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Red Devils are unbeaten in 10 matches in…

Solksjaer

Manchester United join City in the race to sign £70 million midfielder

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 8 2019

Manchester United have joined the race to sign Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. The 22-year-old has been strongly linked with Manchester City over the past 12 months, but Le10 Sport has…

Tanguy Ndombele

Manchester City aiming to keep up the pressure by beating Chelsea

Author image Michael Black  •  May 2 2019

Manchester City face Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday aiming to record their third victory in eight days. City followed up last weekend’s 3-1 win against Arsenal with a…

Guardiola
English Championship

Aston Villa tipped to struggle against Sheffield United

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 18 2021

Aston Villa host Sheffield United in the Championship on Friday aiming to prove they can force their way into the race for promotion. Villa head into the game ninth in…

Dean Smith

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur eyeing international centre-back

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 8 2019

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter. Sky Sports has claimed that the North London duo are scouting for new centre-backs ahead of the summer transfer…

Ginter
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