Latest articles by Michael Cox
Why England should drop Sturridge and Wilshere – and pick Carrick...
England FourFourTwo challenged Michael Cox to name his England XI if all players were available. The results may make surprising reading…
Where Solskjaer and Cardiff are going wrong
Cardiff City Michael Cox analyses exactly where the Bluebirds and their new boss are coming unstuck ahead of arguably the most important game of their season...
Michael Cox: How Olivier Giroud is becoming the perfect foil for Mesut Ozil
Stats Zone The Frenchman notched his 10th league goal of the campaign in Monday night’s win over Manchester City, and Michael Cox says the Frenchman is evolving promisingly...
Everton's ever-improving Coleman could be the man for Arsenal to fear
Stats Zone As Everton prepare to host Arsenal in a key match in the battle for Champions League spots, Michael Cox champions the Toffees' flying fullback...
How moving back helped Gareth Bale move forward at Real Madrid
Stats Zone Michael Cox assesses how Real Madrid's big summer signing has found his feet since arriving from Tottenham...
How the most intriguing Clasico in years will be won
Stats Zone As Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare to clash in the Clasico, Michael Cox explains why this could be an extra-special match...
How Pochettino transformed Tottenham in three months
Stats Zone Michael Cox looks at the early impact of Mauricio Pochettino at White Hart Lane, as Spurs prepare to host Liverpool...
How Costa Rica bamboozled Brazil 2014
Stats Zone Group D whipping boys? Not a chance, says Michael Cox of the tactically astute Central Americans...
Don't forget the middle men: how Southampton's midfield is winning games this season
Stats Zone The Saints are keeping it tight defensively and blasting their way to victory at the other end, but Michael Cox saves some love for Ronald Koeman's hard-working engine room...
How's Jose Mourinho changed since last managing Chelsea?
Stats Zone After spells at Inter Milan and Real Madrid, Michael Cox reveals what Blues fans can expect this season
How Pardew has made champs of Newcastle's leaky chumps
Newcastle United Michael Cox assesses how the former Palace man has turned around the Magpies' previously leaky rearguard...
Stand-in playmaker Pandev can still make Arsenal's life difficult
Stats Zone Michael Cox on the men who could yet help knock Arsenal out of the Champions League.
What the cream of Euro 2012 have to do in Brazil
Stats Zone Michael Cox uses our award-winning Stats Zone app to review the best players at Euro 2012 and assess what challenges await them in Brazil...
The secret to Manchester City's goal glut: Shooting from inside the box
Stats Zone Michael Cox looks at why the Etihad Stadium outfit are scoring so freely...
Michael Cox: Why Wijnaldum is crucial to Newcastle’s system – and hopes
Stats Zone Few predicted a Newcastle victory over Liverpool at the weekend – but Michael Cox explains how their Dutch goalscorer makes McClaren’s system work...
Willian may be no master craftsman, but Chelsea need someone for their dirty work
Willian Mourinho man Oscar has been cast aside in recent weeks, while his compatriot's industry has ensured he's a mainstay. But there's only so far that will get him, writes Michael Cox...
Nemanja Matic: The most important piece of Mourinho's Chelsea puzzle
Stats Zone Michael Cox explains how the Serbian midfielder came to symbolise Mourinho's new Chelsea ahead of Thursday's meeting with Tottenham...
From Kop flop to Liverpool leader: How Henderson became Gerrard's ready-made successor at Anfield
Stats Zone It took the former Sunderland man time to settle after his big-money move in 2011, but Michael Cox says the current Reds skipper is now leading by example...
Michael Cox: How Neymar's development is continuing to mirror Messi's
Stats Zone After one goal, one assist and many more moments of brilliance against the Gunners, Michael Cox explains how the Brazilian's career trajectory has so far followed a similar path to his Argentine team-mate's...
Why Arsenal must beware Sunderland's Ki man
Stats Zone After Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern Munich come Sunderland - but Michael Cox advises Arsenal not to underestimate the Mackems' Korean heartbeat...
Stats Zone Premier League Player of 2015/16: N’Golo Kante
Stats Zone Awards Three seasons ago he was in France's third division; two, the second tier; last season his first in Ligue 1. Now, after a truly sensational debut Premier League campaign, Leicester's pocket destroyer is preparing for Euro 2016 and the Champions League...
What's the point of Kevin Nolan?
Stats Zone The West Ham captain isn't renowned for his passing or tackling – so what does the midfielder do? Michael Cox investigates...
From ball hogger to goal getter: How Suarez became the Premier League's best player
Luis Suarez Michael Cox discusses the evolution of Liverpool's Uruguayan star - our cover star for April 2014...
