Articles By Michael Black (1176)

Opinion: £80 million? Former Arsenal star’s grasp of reality keeps fading

Author image Michael Black  •  Mar 28 2020

“It’s such a hard job and that’s why I can’t believe Arsenal aren’t going in for a player like Rice.” Those were the words of Paul Merson regarding the possibility…

All-Time Premier League Top Scorers

Author image Michael Black  •  Mar 15 2022

Who are the all-time top goalscorers in the Premier League? Which Premier League players have scored 100 goals or more? Who has scored the most goals in each Premier League season? And who is the top Premier League scorer this season?

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English Championship

Report: Leeds fan backs NHS, Cairney’s coronavirus struggles, WBA send hard-hitting message

Author image Michael Black  •  Mar 24 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of slowing down these are undoubtedly worrying times for society. The impact has been felt across the sporting spectrum, with virtually all top-class…

Opinion: This £150 million star would be a bargain for Manchester United

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 12 2020

Manchester United sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur for £150 million. Hands up anyone who thinks that would be a bad deal if it happened in the next transfer window?…

Kane
Euro 2020

Top class football on hold as coronavirus pandemic begins to bite

Author image Michael Black  •  Mar 21 2020

Football authorities are in for a tricky few weeks as they try to find a way to resolve the problems created by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. With major leagues on…

SL View: Hand Liverpool the title? No thanks, they’ve won nothing yet

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 19 2020

“What must definitely not happen is for the 2019/20 campaign to be declared null and void.” Those were the words of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish in a column for the…

Manchester United eager to keep top four bid on track at Everton

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 28 2020

Manchester United travel to Everton on Sunday aiming to boost their chances of securing a top four place in the Premier League. United’s 3-0 victory over Watford last weekend moved…

English League Cup

Manchester City fancied to make it three-in-a-row against Aston Villa

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 28 2020

Manchester City go head-to-head with Aston Villa on Sunday aiming to win the Carabao Cup for the third successive year. City head into the match as overwhelming favourites to win…

La Liga

Barcelona aiming to add to Real Madrid’s woes in big title battle

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 28 2024

Real Madrid host Barcelona on Sunday in a fixture that could have a huge bearing on the destination of this season’s La Liga title. The two sides head into the…

Scottish Premier League

Rangers vs Celtic: Bitter Old Firm rivals are the best of enemies

Author image Michael Black  •  Mar 15 2021

The rivalry between Rangers and Celtic is one of the most bitter in football, with differing views regarding religion and politics central to the divide. Celtic fans tend to sit…

Manchester City: The best players of the Abu Dhabi era

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 27 2020

It is fair to say that Manchester City’s fortunes were transformed the moment that the Abu Dhabi United Group completed their takeover of the club in 2008. They have subsequently…

Who is Liverpool’s top forward: Mane, Firmino or Salah?

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 27 2020

Liverpool’s resurgence as a major force in English football has been a long time coming, but they look set for a sustained stay at the top. Much of their success…

Newcastle United

Who is Newcastle United’s best manager?

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 27 2020

Much like every other professional football club, Newcastle United have had a chequered history when it comes to their managers. The Magpies were led by a selection committee from 1892…

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich under the cosh as Bundesliga title race heats up

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 20 2020

The title race in Germany is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years, with just four points separating the top four sides heading into the…

Cricket

PSL 2020 preview: Roy and Watson expected to shine as Quetta Gladiators bid to retain title

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 24 2021

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) gets underway on February 20 with each of the six teams believing they can lift the prestigious trophy. The league follows a round robin format…

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