Michael Black
Sports Editor
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur confirmed starting line-ups
Michael Black • Aug 11 2018Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday hoping to put a difficult summer firmly behind them. Watch Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur and more Premier League football this season with…
Aston Villa tipped to stumble at home to Wigan Athletic
Michael Black • Aug 9 2018Aston Villa face Wigan Atheltic in the Championship on Saturday with their confidence boosted following an impressive victory at Hull City earlier this week. Villa put a difficult summer behind…
Arsenal vs Manchester City injury update & predicted starting line-ups
Michael Black • Aug 10 2018Arsenal kick-off their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a tough test at home to champions Manchester City. Watch Arsenal v Manchester City and more Premier League football this season…
Liverpool vs West Ham United injury update & predicted starting line-ups
Michael Black • Aug 10 2018Liverpool host West Ham United on Sunday aiming to get their Premier League season off to a winning start. Watch Liverpool v West Ham United and more Premier League football…
Premier League 2018-19: Tottenham Hotspur Season Preview
Michael Black • Aug 9 2018Tottenham Hotspur haven’t won a trophy since 2008 and that run could easily continue this season. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has received plenty of praise for the job he’s done at…
Pundit eyeing 170/1 bookie-basher as Derby County host Leeds United
Michael Black • Aug 9 2018Leeds United visit Derby County in the Championship on Saturday aiming to build on last week’s impressive victory over Stoke City. A power-packed performance helped Leeds defeat the former Premier…
Premier League 2018-19: Everton Season Preview
Michael Black • Aug 9 2018Everton head into the 2018/19 Premier League season with plenty of question marks hanging over them. New manager Marco Silva has been tasked with improving on last season’s eighth place…
Premier League 2018-19: Newcastle United Season Preview
Michael Black • Aug 10 2018It’s been a familiar story for Newcastle United this summer, with manager Rafa Benitez and the club’s fans bemoaning a lack of investment in new players. The Magpies have brought…
Premier League 2018-19: West Ham United Season Preview
Michael Black • Aug 9 2018West Ham United fans haven’t had much to cheer about in recent times, but that could be set to change under new manager Manuel Pellegrini. Signings like Lucas Perez, Felipe…
Premier League 2018-19: Liverpool Season Preview
Michael Black • Aug 9 2018“Next year will be our year” has become a stick with which to beat Liverpool fans, but questions will have to be asked if the Reds don’t mount a serious…
Premier League 2018-19: Manchester City Season Preview
Michael Black • Aug 9 2018It is not easy to retain the Premier League title, but Manchester City are better placed than most clubs to achieve that feat this season. The arrival of Riyad Mahrez…
Premier League 2018-19: Manchester United Season Preview
Michael Black • Aug 9 2018Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been in a prickly mood for much of the summer and it’s easy to see why. The Red Devils finished 19 points behind Manchester…
Premier League 2018-19: Arsenal Season Preview
Michael Black • Aug 9 2018New Arsenal manager Unai Emery has a big job on his hands to get the club back amongst Europe’s elite. Arsene Wenger’s decision to step down after 22 years in…
Premier League 2018-19: Chelsea Season Preview
Michael Black • Aug 9 2018Chelsea head into the season hoping new manager Maurizio Sarri can drive them back into the top four in the Premier League. The Blues have left it late to improve…
Record of failure in the USA highlights why Stan Kroenke’s Arsenal takeover is bad news
Michael Black • Aug 8 2018The news that Arsenal’s majority shareholder Stan Kroenke has made a £600 million offer to buy the whole of the Premier League club hasn’t gone down well with many Gunners…