Michael Black
Sports Editor
Opinion: £80 million? Former Arsenal star’s grasp of reality keeps fading
“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
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?

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

Top class football on hold as coronavirus pandemic begins to bite
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
“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
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…

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

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

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

Who is Newcastle United’s best manager?
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…

Bayern Munich under the cosh as Bundesliga title race heats up
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…

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