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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Defending from the front will help Atleti make history at Camp Nou
Stats Zone Michael Cox looks ahead to the La Liga title showdown between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid...
Toiling Toffees suffering creativity crisis – and Barkley is the biggest problem
Stats Zone Michael Cox explains why Everton are struggling badly in the Premier League this season...
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...
Why Cech to Arsenal could be the beginning of the end for Jose Mourinho at Chelsea
Petr Cech Michael Cox asks if history is repeating, with Jose Mourinho yielding power at Chelsea to Roman Abramovich once again...
Stats Zone Premier League Centre-back of the Season 2015/16: Wes Morgan
Stats Zone Awards Arguably no player has surprised quite like the Jamaica international this season – the skipper of Leicester's stunning title success, and our finest stopper of the campaign...
Revealed: the secret to Poyet's Sunderland survival 'miracle'
Stats Zone With the Black Cats now safe from relegation, Michael Cox ponders what caused their spectacular turnaround...
Why Pep needs Lewandowski to make Bayern complete
Stats Zone Many have been asking why Bayern Munich would bother buying Robert Lewandowski - besides belittling Borussia Dortmund. Michael Cox explains how Pep Guardiola will use the Polish hitman
Arsenal and Manchester City must step up in football's new "Biggest Week"
Arsenal Huge fixtures for Arsenal and Manchester City typify how important this week has become, says Michael Cox...
Clasico crunch time for Croatia's finest as Rakitic and Modric prepare for battle
Stats Zone With the Balkan schemers set to offer up one of the more aesthetically pleasing head-to-heads of Sunday's ruck, Michael Cox assesses their roles for Barca and Real this season...
Versatility helps Totti remain Roma's man for all seasons
Francesco Totti Michael Cox analyses the early-season form of Roma's long-time star man, the evergreen Francesco Totti...
