Latest articles by Michael Cox
How Barcelona's front three finally clicked – and why they're only going to improve
Stats Zone With Luis Suarez's excellent form mirroring that of his club, Michael Cox explains how the Uruguayan has proved the perfect foil for Lionel Messi and Neymar...
Juventus-Roma: A clash of Serie A's best two midfielders – neither of them Italian
Stats Zone Michael Cox on the battle between Vidal and Strootman
Why marvellous Mascherano holds the key to unlocking Messi's magic
Stats Zone As Argentina aim to book their place in Sunday's World Cup final against Germany, Michael Cox suggests why losing Angel di Maria might not be the worst thing...
Brendan Rodgers is playing Coutinho in the wrong position
Philippe Coutinho Michael Cox wonders whether Liverpool's Brazilian playmaker is playing too far forward...
How Pellegrini will seek to get the best out of City's wide men
Stats Zone Michael Cox assesses how new boss Manuel Pellegrini will look to add more variety to Manchester City's wide play...
How Oscar became a Jose Mourinho favourite at Chelsea
Stats Zone Michael Cox analyses the understated role of the Brazilian star who has been impressing his manager in 2014/15...
Why Raheem Sterling is England's main man for qualifying
Raheem Sterling Michael Cox explains how Liverpool's teenage winger became English football's most exciting player...
Michael Cox: How intelligent Veretout is offering promise for Sherwood-less Villa
Stats Zone The French schemer is enjoying his football under compatriot Remi Garde despite the bottom side’s woes, and now playing for more than just Villa’s survival...
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...
