Michael Cox
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The 5 most underrated Premier League managers of all time
By Michael Cox published
Premier League From Arsenal’s quiet revolutionary to Liverpool’s big mouth, Steve Bruce is the latest boss to perhaps fly under a radar
Ranked! The 12 best Premier League teams EVER
By Michael Cox published
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
Michael Cox: Who should play in defensive midfield for England?
By Michael Cox published
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...
Michael Cox: Arsenal lacked a central midfielder with guile at Old Trafford
By Michael Cox published
Arsenal Forget all that rubbish about the Gunners lacking heart and so on. They just need Cazorla back and decent cover...
Michael Cox: Can Hodgson fit both Kane and Vardy into his England side? If not, who?
By Michael Cox published
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?
Michael Cox: How Manchester United’s breakthrough stars impressed at Chelsea
By Michael Cox published
Stats Zone Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Jesse Lingard were both prominent in the Red Devils’ draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday…
Michael Cox: How Firmino’s excellent false nine display almost led Liverpool to victory
By Michael Cox published
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…
Michael Cox: Is Wayne on the wane? Manchester United's talisman dissected
By Michael Cox published
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...
Why Anthony Martial did nothing to shrug off Henry comparisons at St Mary's
By Michael Cox published
Stats Zone Michael Cox was impressed with the young Frenchman signed from Monaco, and explains how the 19-year-old shone again...
How Manchester United's full-backs got caught short in Swansea
By Michael Cox published
Stats Zone Michael Cox assesses how the Red Devils' chalk and cheese widemen suffered in south Wales on Sunday...
The breakout Premier League star to watch at your club this season
By Michael Cox published
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 Player of the Year award: the cases for this season's six nominees
By Michael Cox published
PFA Michael Cox makes the cases for this season's shortlisted stars...
New Herrera can reinvigorate Manchester United and Spain
By Michael Cox published
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...
Is Van Gaal preventing Di Maria from shining at Old Trafford?
By Michael Cox published
Stats Zone Michael Cox ponders whether the Dutch tactician's tinkering is stopping the Argentine superstar from hitting top gear...
Real Madrid's system failure puts Bale firmly in Ronaldo's shadow
By Michael Cox published
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...
Why Louis van Gaal is playing Angel Di Maria all wrong
By Michael Cox published
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...
How last season's unholy trinity helped get Manchester United back on track
By Michael Cox published
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...
How Cristiano Ronaldo became the world's best - and why his decline is still a long way off
By Michael Cox published
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...
What Wenger can learn from Hodgson's success
By Michael Cox published
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...
What Premier League stars can learn from Stewart Downing in a midfield diamond
By Michael Cox published
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...
Leicester will provide the toughest test yet of Man United's new shape
By Michael Cox published
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...
Which World Cup star should your club sign this summer?
By Michael Cox published
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...
Why Moyes' return to Everton plays into Manchester United's hands this weekend
By Michael Cox published
Stats Zone Michael Cox suggests why facing Everton on the Toffees' patch is a positive thing for the Reds...
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