Latest articles by Michael Cox
The Marseille mavericks Arsenal must tame in France
UEFA Champions League Michael Cox on the Ligue 1 side's three biggest threats to the Gunners' cause...
Why gnarly Napoli will prove tough to crack for Arsenal
Stats Zone Michael Cox on the stubborn back-line Arsene Wenger's men have to beat on Tuesday in the Champions League...
How Monaco went top without Ranieri knowing his best XI
Ligue 1 With leaders Monaco travelling to PSG this weekend, Michael Cox shows how coach Claudio Ranieri is still trying different combinations of the players at his disposal…
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...
Michael Cox: How Barça have clearly evolved – yet still manage to dominate Europe’s best
Barcelona Luis Enrique’s side have one foot in the quarter-finals after their first-leg victory over Arsenal, which proved another example of the Spanish champions’ development…
High lines, tired legs and Messi: Where the World Cup Final will be won and lost
Stats Zone Michael Cox explains the tactical ins and outs of Sunday's showdown between Germany and Argentina...
Why Lloris and Howard typify Tottenham and Everton's style - and potential disaster
Stats Zone Michael Cox dissects the unorthodox tussle which could influence this top-four scrap...
6 football tactics that changed the game as we know it
Pep Guardiola Tactical revolutions have come in various guises. Michael Cox guides you through the most impactful ones the game has seen...
How Beckham ended his career at PSG
Stats Zone Michael Cox evaluates David Beckham's career-closing cameo for Paris St Germain...
Cazorla might be playing second fiddle to Ozil, but he's doing it brilliantly
Stats Zone Arsenal's Spanish playmaker has been pushed deeper, but he's excelling in the role and allowing others to flourish too, writes Michael Cox...
Diego Costa – "Atletico's Suarez" – is niggly, imperfect and brilliant
Diego Costa Michael Cox on Atletico Madrid's Spain-engaging, Brazil-enraging forward...
Square pegs Suarez and Aguero bring success to Liverpool and Man City
Stats Zone Dead-eyed South Americans Luis Suarez and Sergio Aguero bring goals apenty to Liverpool and Man City, but as Michael Cox explains, they can give their managers tactical headaches...
3 ways Atletico can dominate Real Madrid in the Champions League final
Atlético Madrid Michael Cox dusts off his microscope to discover the ways Diego Simeone can expose Atleti's city rivals in Saturday's showcase...
Michael Cox: How Granit Xhaka has justified Wenger's confidence at Euro 2016
Granit Xhaka Arsenal's new signing is impressing at the Euros and already looking like an astute capture for the Gunners. Michael Cox looks at the enforcer's contributions so far in France
Drogba not the player he was but can still do Chelsea damage - if he really wants to
Stats Zone Michael Cox assesses how the Galatasaray striker has changed his game since leaving west London...
The team is dead at the individuals' World Cup
World Cup 2014 May the best team win? At this World Cup, says Michael Cox, it's more likely to be the key player...
The Plzen men who could dent Man City's Europe dreams
Stats Zone Michael Cox runs the rule over Manchester City's first opposition of their third Champions League campaign - Czech champions Viktoria Plzen.
How Liverpool's leaky back-line can be improved – and why it must be for next season
Stats Zone Michael Cox suggests how the Reds' forgiving rearguard can shape up in the last three games of the campaign...
Aggressive Atleti prepare to tackle Real Madrid
Stats Zone Michael Cox evaluates the Rojoblancos ahead of Saturday's Madrid derby meeting at Santiago Bernabeu...
Why getting the best from Bradley is key to USA's hopes of beating Belgium
Michael Bradley Having left Portugal and Ghana in their wake, Jurgen Klinsmann's team are now aiming to knock much-fancied Belgium out of World Cup 2014 - but getting the midfield balance right will be crucial, as Michael Cox explains...
How Ryan Mason cemented his 'undroppable' reputation at Sunderland
Stats Zone The Spurs midfielder thrived with a match-winning display at the Stadium of Light – and Michael Cox was impressed...
How Lucas Leiva reminded Brendan Rodgers of his importance this season
Stats Zone Michael Cox marvels at the Brazilian's commanding display at the Emirates, and evaluates what might happen next...
Luis Enrique at Roma: why there'll be no frosty reception despite struggles
Luis Enrique Michael Cox examines the Barcelona coach's forgettable spell at Roma ahead of the two sides' Champions League clash...
