Michael Cox

Premier League From Arsenal’s quiet revolutionary to Liverpool’s big mouth, Steve Bruce is the latest boss to perhaps fly under a radar

Premier League On this day in 2004, Arsenal were crowned Invincibles – but how do they stack up against this lot? Michael Cox assesses the greatest title winners in England's top flight since 1992

England Roy Hodgson has got options, but one of them won’t be Jack Wilshere. Instead, there are three other players who have a chance to stake a claim this week...

Arsenal Forget all that rubbish about the Gunners lacking heart and so on. They just need Cazorla back and decent cover...

England The Tottenham and Leicester hitmen are easily the Three Lions’ most in-form attackers, but with Wayne Rooney skipper and other options also available, will Roy take the plunge?

Stats Zone Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Jesse Lingard were both prominent in the Red Devils’ draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday…

Stats Zone Jurgen Klopp suffered a frustrating defeat to Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday, but on another day his gameplan could have had lethal effects…

Wayne Rooney Is Rooney's lack of club form permanent, and how can it be resolved? Michael Cox casts an eye over the United skipper...

Stats Zone Michael Cox was impressed with the young Frenchman signed from Monaco, and explains how the 19-year-old shone again... 

Stats Zone Michael Cox assesses how the Red Devils' chalk and cheese widemen suffered in south Wales on Sunday...

Talentspotter The new season brings with it a raft of new signings from across the globe, but Michael Cox has picked out 20 players closer to home who are sure to pique interests at their respective clubs...

PFA Michael Cox makes the cases for this season's shortlisted stars...

Stats Zone The Basque lad took a while to settle in - but, says Michael Cox, he has been key to the former champions' recent revival...

Stats Zone Michael Cox ponders whether the Dutch tactician's tinkering is stopping the Argentine superstar from hitting top gear...

Stats Zone Michael Cox looks at the developing role of Gareth Bale at Real Madrid, and how it is affecting his on-pitch relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo...

Stats Zone Manchester United's record signing was played in an unfamiliar role up front against Southampton – but his manager would be unwise to do it again, writes Michael Cox...

Manchester United Michael Cox looks at three players who last season struggled to make a positive impact at Old Trafford, but are now finally coming good...

FFT100 Michael Cox charts the rise of FourFourTwo's Best Football Player in the World 2014, Cristiano Ronaldo, and ponders what could be next for the Real Madrid and Portugal superstar...

Jack Wilshere Michael Cox ponders whether Jack Wilshere's new role in an England shirt may shape his future in the red of Arsenal, ahead of this weekend's clash with Manchester United...

Stats Zone With the recent Premier League tactical shift towards diamond midfields, Michael Cox explains how West Ham wide-man Stewart Downing has adapted in style...

Stats Zone Manchester United may now be off the mark in the Premier League, but Michael Cox suggests the first real test of their tweaked system will come at the King Power Stadium...

Premier League The transfer window is wide open and ready for business - Michael Cox names the World Cup stars each Premier League club should look to sign before September 1st...

Stats Zone Michael Cox suggests why facing Everton on the Toffees' patch is a positive thing for the Reds...

Stats Zone Manchester United's big-money summer signing may not have hit the same heights as he managed during his time at Everton, but as Michael Cox explains, patience is a virtue...

Stats Zone Michael Cox explains how the Red Devils can perhaps cause an upset...