Articles By Michael Black (1176)

Five Things: Man City boss should grow up, Liverpool forward deserves better, West Ham United in a pickle

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 4 2018

There’s just 12 games to play in the Premier League and despite Saturday’s disappointing 1-1 draw at Burnley it’s difficult to imagine Manchester City not winning this season’s title. Raheem’s…

Sterling

Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 4 2018

Liverpool have made two changes to their team for Sunday’s Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur. Virgil van Dijk comes in for Joel Matip and Trent Alexander-Arnold replaces Joe Gomez….

Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham, Arsenal and Man Utd target eyeing summer move

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 4 2018

Malcom has admitted that he wanted to leave Bordeaux during January, but the club’s president persuaded the forward to stay until the end of the season. Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and…

Malcom
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea target Maurizio Sarri to replace Antonio Conte as manager

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 3 2018

Chelsea want to appoint Napoli’s Maurizio Sarri as the club’s next manager. Speculation surrounding Antonio Conte’s future at Stamford Bridge refuses to die down, despite the Italian insisting during the…

Sarri
Transfer News & Rumours

Five Things: Man City win the transfer window, Giroud good value for Chelsea, Arsenal defence a worry

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 1 2018

The January transfer window is now closed and it’s fair to say that some clubs fared much better than others. Long-winded sagas were a major feature during the window, with…

Laporte
Transfer News & Rumours

Transfer round-up: West Ham seal late deal, Everton bag Man City defender, Ayew returns to Swansea

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 2 2018

It was a hectic final day in the January transfer window, with dozens of deals completed across Europe. West Ham United, Everton and Newcastle United were amongst the clubs busy…

Hugill
Transfer News & Rumours

Man United and Liverpool set to go head-to-head for Dortmund star

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 4 2018

Manchester United and Liverpool are set for a summer battle to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic. German media outlet SportBild have claimed that Dortmund are desperate to tie the 19-year-old…

Pulisic
Transfer News & Rumours

Transfer round-up: Mahrez wants Man City move, Chelsea and Arsenal sagas roll on, Everton eye defender

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 1 2018

It’s Deadline Day! After weeks of rumours and whispers we’ve reached Jim White’s magic day and (at the time of writing) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is STILL a Borussia Dortmund player. All…

Mahrez
Transfer News & Rumours

Deal done: Chelsea confirm the signing of Emerson Palmieri

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 30 2018

Chelsea have completed the £25 million signing of Roma defender Emerson Palmieri. The 23-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract at Stamford Bridge. “I came here because it’s a great team…

Palmieri
Transfer News & Rumours

Transfer round-up: Major Eden Hazard update, Arsenal sweating on Aubameyang, Everton flop set for exit

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 31 2018

There’s less than 48 hours to go in the January transfer window and clubs across Europe are busy trying to get the remaining deals over the line. Arsenal are still…

Hazard
Transfer News & Rumours

Transfer round-up: Liverpool star on his way, West Ham given “hands-off” warning, Manchester duo set for another transfer battle

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 30 2018

With just three days of the January transfer window remaining there’s still plenty of deals left to complete. The majority of the top clubs in the Premier League are likely…

Emre Can
Transfer News & Rumours

Man City and Man Utd on alert as midfielder eyes Premier League move

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 28 2018

The two Manchester clubs could be set to go head-to-head in the transfer market for Monaco midfielder Fabinho. The 24-year-old has told Brazilian media outlet Lancenet that he is ready…

Fabinho
Transfer News & Rumours

Manchester City linked with move for Chelsea’s Eden Hazard

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 27 2018

Manchester City have been linked with a £150 million move for ­Chelsea star Eden Hazard. The 27-year-old has been tipped to join Real Madrid, but City boss Pep Guardiola wants…

Hazard
Transfer News & Rumours

Transfer round-up: Madrid set their sights on Tottenham duo, Chelsea and Man Utd stars also wanted

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 24 2021

There are five days to go in the January transfer window – what do you think of it so far? No doubt the majority of you shouted ‘rubbish’, and you’re…

Pochettino
Transfer News & Rumours

Newcastle United legend surprised at lack of interest in Aubameyang

Author image Michael Black  •  Jan 26 2018

Alan Shearer believes Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should be attracting more interest during the January transfer window. Arsenal are favourites to sign the 28-year-old, although have yet to agree…

Aubameyang
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