Articles By Michael Black (1956)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Leicester City confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 13 2018

Tottenham Hotspur face Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday aiming to end their temporary stay at Wembley in style. Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over Newcastle United guaranteed Spurs’ place…

Pochettino

Newcastle United vs Chelsea confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 13 2018

Chelsea visit Newcastle United on Sunday with their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League hanging by a thread. Wednesday’s 1-1 home draw against Huddersfield Town left the Blues two…

Benitez

Gerrard beware – great players don’t always make great managers

Author image Michael Black  •  May 12 2018

Former Liverpool star Dirk Kuyt says Steven Gerrard was the greatest player he ever lined up with – and he’s under the misapprehension that will guarantee he’ll be a successful…

Gerrard

Chelsea star will agree £300,000 per week contract – if Conte is axed

Author image Michael Black  •  May 12 2018

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard will sign a new contract with the club – if manager Antonio Conte is sacked. Telegraph Sport has claimed that the relationship between the pair has…

Hazard

Moan, moan, moan. Medal gripes are ridiculous. Put a sock in it Pep.

Author image Michael Black  •  May 12 2018

Manchester City – Premier League champions. For most people of a sky blue persuasion you’d think that would be a cause for celebration. With one game to play City have…

Guardiola

Tottenham vs Leicester injury update and predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 10 2018

Tottenham Hotspur will bid to finish the Premier League season in style when they face Leicester City at Wembley on Sunday. Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday guaranteed…

Tottenham

Newcastle United vs Chelsea injury update and predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 10 2018

Chelsea visit Newcastle United on Sunday needing a major helping hand to qualify for the Champions League. A 1-1 home draw against Huddersfield Town on Wednesday left the Blues two…

Courtois
English Championship

Aston Villa fancied to boost Wembley chances at Middlesbrough

Author image Michael Black  •  May 13 2018

Aston Villa visit Middlesbrough on Saturday for the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final. Villa finished the regular season seven points clear of Boro, but they head into the…

Snodgrass
English Championship

Pundit questions impact defeat will have on Fulham’s confidence

Author image Michael Black  •  May 13 2018

Derby County go head-to-head with Fulham on Friday in the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final. Fulham finished 13 points in front of Derby during the regular season, but…

Fulham
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal plotting £57 million move for Tottenham and Liverpool target

Author image Michael Black  •  May 10 2018

Arsenal are eyeing a move for Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski. Italian media outlet Corriere del Mezzogiorno has claimed the Gunners are willing to meet his £57 million release clause. Tottenham…

Zielinski

Manchester City vs Brighton confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 9 2018

Manchester City host Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday aiming to set a trio of Premier League records. Pep Guardiola’s side need just two more goals to beat Chelsea’s record…

Pep

Chelsea vs Huddersfield Town confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 9 2018

Chelsea welcome Huddersfield Town to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday aiming to boost their hopes of a top four finish in the Premier League. The Blues beat Liverpool 1-0 on Sunday…

Conte

Leicester City vs Arsenal confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 9 2018

Arsenal continue the countdown to Arsene Wenger’s exit from the club when they visit Leicester City on Wednesday. The Gunners’ boss is stepping down at the end of the season…

Wenger

Manchester City vs Brighton injury update & predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 8 2018

Manchester City will bid to return to winning ways as they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. City were held to a surprise goalless draw…

Guardiola

Leicester City vs Arsenal injury update & predicted line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 8 2018

Arsenal visit Leicester City on Wednesday for the penultimate game of Arsene Wenger’s reign as manager. Wenger is stepping down at the end of the season after nearly 22 years…

Wenger
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