Articles By Michael Black (1956)
English Championship

Pundit eyeing 70/1 bookie-basher as Blackburn Rovers host Aston Villa

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 13 2018

Blackburn Rovers face Aston Villa on Saturday with both sides eager to bounce back from disappointing defeats in their last games. Rovers lost at Bristol City, while Villa crashed heavily…

Mowbray

Watford vs Manchester United injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 13 2018

Manchester United travel to Watford in the Premier League on Saturday hoping to end the hosts’ unbeaten start to the season. The Red Devils have won just two out of…

Gracia

Newcastle United vs Arsenal injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 13 2018

Arsenal visit Newcastle United on Saturday aiming to record their third win in a row in the Premier League. The Gunners started the season with defeats against Manchester City and…

Benitez

Chelsea vs Cardiff City injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 13 2018

Chelsea host Cardiff City on Saturday aiming to maintain their 100% record in the Premier League. Maurizio Sarri has enjoyed a prefect start to life at Stamford Bridge, leading his…

Sarri

Chelsea and Arsenal miss out as Champions League fat cats get richer

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 11 2018

The teams competing in this year’s Champions League are set to receive a massive 38% increase in prize money. Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are the Premier…

Champions League

UEFA to introduce a third European competition? It’s all about the money

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 11 2018

UEFA want to introduce a third European club competition from the 2021/22 season? Well isn’t that good news? Under the new format, the Champions League, Europa League and the new…

Real Madrid Have Signed 2 Players From Spurs Over The Years
England

England vs Switzerland confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 11 2018

England go head-to-head with Switzerland on Tuesday aiming to end a three-game losing streak. The Three Lions were beaten 2-1 by Spain in the Nations League last Friday, while Switzerland…

England Manager Gareth Southgate
England

England vs Switzerland injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 11 2018

England host Switzerland at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday aiming to bounce back from last week’s 2-1 defeat against Spain. Manager Gareth Southgate is expected to make numerous changes…

Southgate
UEFA Nations League

England vs Spain confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 8 2018

England go head-to-head with Spain at Wembley on Saturday hoping to build on the positivity they created at this summer’s World Cup. The two sides meet in the newly-formed Nations…

Kane
UEFA Nations League

England vs Spain injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 11 2018

England host Spain at Wembley on Saturday aiming to get their Nations League campaign off to a flyer. The Three Lions head into the game on the back of finishing…

Southgate
General Football News

How 3D printing is having a major impact on the football industry

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 7 2018

3D printing has revolutionised many aspects of everyday life and it is also having a major impact in the world of football. Injury rehabilitation and protection, the creation of sportswear/equipment…

Ramos
Germany

Toni Kroos hangs Leroy Sane out to dry – “Whataboutism” at its finest

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 5 2018

You were dropped by your country for the World Cup and omitted by your club after failing to impress your manager in training. You then get a boost by being…

Sane
UEFA Nations League

Germany on a recovery mission against Les Bleus, Three Lions face tough test, Sweden a standout wager

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 6 2018

The UEFA Nations League gets underway this week and there are some mouth-watering matches taking place across Europe. Germany’s clash with France is undoubtedly the highlight of Thursday’s games, while…

Mbappe
UEFA Nations League

Chelsea star may be given the chance to impress as England start Nations League campaign

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 5 2018

The UEFA Nations League starts in September, with 55 teams competing in four leagues in the newly-formed competition. Highlights of the opening round of games include England’s clash with Spain…

Loftus-Cheek

Five Things: Manchester United find unlikely solution, Emery’s boldness rewarded, Kane needs a break

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 3 2018

Another week is in the Premier League record books and the latest round of games provided plenty of areas for discussion. Liverpool, Chelsea and Watford maintained their 100% records, while…

Fellaini
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