Michael Black
Sports Editor
Peter Crouch should wave goodbye to Stoke, career deserves a last hurrah
Stoke boss Mark Hughes says he is is ready to offer a new contract to Peter Crouch. In the words of The Courteeners – what took you so long? The…

Bellamy blasts Klopp and Rodgers for Liverpool’s defensive woes
Craig Bellamy believes both Jurgen Klopp and Brendan Rodgers are responsible for Liverpool’s inability to cope when the team is put under pressure. The Reds blew a 3-0 lead at…

Hazard unfazed by short turnaround; Chelsea legend praises front pairing
Eden Hazard says Chelsea must put thoughts of tiredness behind them when they visit Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday. The Blues beat Qarabag 4-0 in Azerbaijan on Wednesday…

Liverpool vs Chelsea: Premier League preview & predicted line-ups
Liverpool host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday aiming to bounce back from Tuesday’s embarrassing Champions League collapse at Sevilla. Jurgen Klopp’s side blew a 3-0 lead to draw…

Manchester clubs and Tottenham on course for top spot monopoly in Champions League
England’s five Champions League representatives are all still in with a chance of finishing top of their respective groups in Europe’s premier football competition. Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City and…

Five Things: Arsenal win irrelevant without title, Pogba the key to Man Utd, West Ham still a shambles
The Premier League came back with a bang after the international break, providing plenty of issues to discuss for fans across the country. The North London derby, Paul Pogba’s influence…

Tim Sherwood and David Seaman: It’s already a must-win for Arsenal
Tim Sherwood and David Seaman believe Arsenal must win Saturday’s North London derby against Tottenham to have any chance of qualifying for the Champions League. The Gunners are currently sixth…

Arsenal or Tottenham – who’s the best? Win the title, then we’ll talk
Tottenham Hotspur are the best. No, Arsenal are the best. With each staging of the North London derby there seems to be an ever-increasing debate over which club currently holds…

Moyes questions West Ham player moans over Bilic training methods
New West Ham boss David Moyes says player criticism of former manager Slaven Bilic’s training methods are unfair. Two wins in 11 games saw Bilic dismissed by the Hammers, leading…

Arsenal vs Tottenham: Premier League preview & predicted line-ups
Arsenal host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday aiming to prove they are genuine contenders for a top-four spot in the Premier League this season. As the official timekeeper and watch partner…

Arsenal legend believes Tottenham are now better than their big rivals
Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit says Tottenham Hotspur are now the number one club in North London. As the official timekeeper and watch partner of the Premier League, TAG Heuer…

Liverpool vs Southampton: Premier League preview & predicted line-ups
Liverpool host Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday aiming to continue their recent upturn in form. Jurgen Klopp’s side have bounced back from their mauling against Tottenham to win…

Liverpool boss accused of failing to recognise defensive talent
Former Tottenham star Tim Sherwood believes Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could halt the progress of defender Joe Gomez by not playing him in his best position. Gomez produced an excellent…

Tottenham star setting foundations for move to Real Madrid
Ream Madrid’s hopes of signing Dele Alli have improved after it was revealed that super-agent Jorge Mendes has held formal talks with a member of the Tottenham midfielder’s family. Mendes,…

A guide to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
The FIFA World Cup in Russia is the highlight of the 2018 sporting calendar. Scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 15, 2018, this will be the first…
