Latest articles by Michael Cox
Mata at Manchester United: Versatile but underwhelming
Juan Mata Michael Cox runs the rule over Juan Mata's first six games as a Manchester United player...
Meet the Olympiakos maverick who could end Man United's Champions League campaign
Alejandro Dom’inguez They've already been stung by Alejandro Dominguez once - but twice would just be silly, writes Michael Cox...
Meet the signings who'll save Man Utd, win Arsenal the title, and help City rule Europe
Stats Zone Michael Cox names the players who could help five Premier League clubs enjoy a successful second half of the season...
How drifting wide-man Adnan Januzaj became a key figure at Manchester United
Stats Zone Michael Cox assess the rise of the kid Moyes has grown to depend on...
How Martinez is moulding Everton in ways Moyes never could
Everton In midweek he achieved what his predecessor never could by winning at Old Trafford and, writes Michael Cox, the Spaniard is shaping the team in his own image...
How can Man United fill the void left by Carrick injury?
Stats Zone Michael Cox assesses the options available to David Moyes, with their Geordie metronome set for a spell on the sidelines.
What we've learned: Arsenal winging it, Saints have dirty secret & Nolan's a 'false nine'
Stats Zone Michael Cox lists the tactical trends of 2013/14
The Leverkusen stars Man United should fear
Stats Zone Michael Cox names the Bundesliga side's biggest threats ahead of Tuesday evening's Champions League clash at Old Trafford.
Evra doing enough to make Moyes forget favourite Baines
Stats Zone They're after Leighton Baines to fuel their charge for back-to-back titles - but Michael Cox thinks Manchester United should look closer to home for what they're really searching for.
Basel's tricky trio who could cause problems for Chelsea
UEFA Champions League Michael Cox discusses the Swiss side's danger men heading to Stamford Bridge...
Bayern's secret weapon: How Thiago has overtaken Wilshere as the player of his generation
Thiago Alcântara Michael Cox discusses the impressive rise of former Barcelona star Thiago Alcantara - and why the now-Bayern youngster can hurt Arsenal in the Champions League...
Michael Cox: How Hazard proved to Jose why a No.10 role could be his calling card
Stats Zone The Belgian played up front as a false nine in Sunday’s draw at Spurs, but may have shown enough to prove his bullish boss that a favoured slot behind the striker could work...
Michael Cox: How Arsenal exposed Leicester's surprising weakness
Stats Zone The north Londoners comfortably out-gunned the league leaders in the air – which eventually proved decisive...
Why Juve are counting on Tevez and Morata more than ever at the Bernabeu
Stats Zone Michael Cox says the duo's hold-up play and importance on the break could help Juve keep their lead over Real intact...
The full-backs who define Brazil
Stats Zone Brazil: all about the No.10, right? Wrong, says Michael Cox...
Four players who could replace Glen Johnson as England right-back for good
England With the Reds' 30-year-old defender injured it's time to look for a permanent successor, says Michael Cox...
Five of Europe's understated goal-machines who could be Premier League bargains
Premier League This season, various strikers are performing above expectations for small clubs, as Michael Cox notes...
Swansea still need Bony and Michu to strike right balance
Stats Zone As Swansea prepare to take on Liverpool, Michael Cox looks at how the Michu/Wilfried Bony partnership is settling in at the Liberty Stadium.
Michael Cox: The Stats Zone analysis that proves Jurgen Klopp’s influence at Liverpool
Stats Zone Gegenpressing was the tired word everyone was using upon the German’s arrival – but with good reason…
Where Southampton vs Manchester City will be won and lost this weekend
Stats Zone Michael Cox looks ahead to the weekend's most intriguing Premier League fixture, using free analysis tool Stats Zone...
Midfield duo key to West Ham's hopes of unsettling Chelsea
Stats Zone Michael Cox analyses the performances of two of the Irons' summer recruits...
Michael Cox: England must change midfield structure against Bale's Wales
Euro 2016 Roy Hodgson's side could be left exposed by quick breaks on Thursday unless the midfield triangle is reformulated, writes Michael Cox...
How Erik Lamela will help fill the void left by Gareth Bale
Erik Lamela Michael Cox uses Stats Zone to help outline how Tottenham's incoming Argentine forward will help AVB and co get over the Welsh Wizard.
