Tom Hancock
Tom Hancock started freelancing for FourFourTwo in April 2019 and has also written for the Premier League and Opta Analyst, among others. He supports Wycombe Wanderers and has a soft spot for Wealdstone. A self-confessed statto, he has been known to watch football with a spreadsheet (or several) open...
Latest articles by Tom Hancock
![CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Zlatan Ibrahimovic #9 of Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates his penalty kick goal during the Los Angeles Galaxy's MLS match against Seattle Sounders at the StubHub Center on September 23, 2018 in Carson, California. Los Angeles Galaxy won the match 3-0(Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AjbFgXktnbndXdAxuDYgfL-320-80.jpg)
The best MLS players of the 2010s
By Tom Hancock published
MLS Stars Ranking the American top flight's finest individuals between 2010 and 2019
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, December 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t8uC3pTS6ScuSrURhXwd8W-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United plotting major transfer to make £51m wonderkid the first signing of the INEOS era: report
By Tom Hancock published
Manchester United are entering a new era thanks to investment from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS group – will they keep spending big?
![NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Andre Onana of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at City Ground on December 30, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LTJi6c6DUG9r8BAj4PmBbU-320-80.jpg)
REVEALED: The Premier League's biggest transfer 'flop of the season'
By Tom Hancock published
Manchester United and Chelsea are among the Premier League's top spenders this term
![Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield on January 28, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oruWUhoxUiwsveuQnbmWPV-320-80.jpg)
Virgil van Dijk makes major Liverpool transfer admission amid doubts over future
By Tom Hancock published
News of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool departure has sparked speculation surrounding Reds skipper Van Dijk
![Arsenal manager Mikel Artet during a training session at NAS Sports Complex on January 16, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dSFd2uzLdGNXaHX4cQ25ZK-320-80.jpg)
Arsenal starlet set for surprise transfer as deadline day looms: report
By Tom Hancock published
Is Arsenal's quiet transfer window about to get a dramatic ending?
![LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 07, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal wear an all-white kit at home, for the first time in the club's history, in support of the 'No More Red' campaign against knife crime and youth violence. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pqEyWoC8S73BvhAmoW8eiW-320-80.jpg)
Arsenal face transfer battle as race for 'next Bukayo Saka' intensifies: report
By Tom Hancock published
Arsenal are facing competition from some of Europe's biggest clubs
![Andre Onana of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on January 14, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VfrfVCVbo8E4izvqAkdKTU-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United star Andre Onana makes sensational quit threat amid heated row: report
By Tom Hancock published
Manchester United No.1 Andre Onana has not had the easiest of seasons
![Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino of Chelsea during a press conference at Chelsea Training Ground on January 30, 2024 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4vdYH6shoZNAsMtWSQc7Ng-320-80.jpg)
Chelsea face transfer deadline day raid from London rivals: report
By Tom Hancock published
It's been an unfamiliarly quiet January transfer window for Chelsea – are things about to get very busy at Stamford Bridge?
![Marcus Rashford of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on January 14, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HBhpxBC64PP3emkEt4CFU7-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has already agreed exit, with PSG rekindling transfer pursuit: report
By Tom Hancock published
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford faced disciplinary action after being spotted out clubbing last week – but could leave the club altogether
![KIRKBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool addresses the media at a club press conference ahead of the Emirates FA Cup tie with Norwich City at AXA Training Centre on January 26, 2024 in Kirkby, England. The club and Jurgen Klopp announced earlier in the day that he was to leave the club at end of the current season bringing an end to his successful nine year spell at the club. (Photo by Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/upEW3Ym4pUWdTzWMtv8TFZ-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool fail in bid to bring key man back to Anfield, amid Jurgen Klopp exit bombshell: report
By Tom Hancock published
Liverpool are having to prepare for a new era after Klopp's shock announcement last week
![LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Jurgen Klopp the head coach / manager of Liverpool during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield on January 28, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cE8UhTRf6yENjWP3TYRde8-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool and Tottenham in transfer battle for former Manchester City defender: report
By Tom Hancock published
Tottenham have been busy but Liverpool are yet to sign anyone this January…
![MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Erling Haaland of Manchester City looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XBNecCSjTbyxNgHb7JERq4-320-80.jpg)
Is Manchester City star Erling Haaland still injured? Premier League injury update
By Tom Hancock published
Manchester City have had to make do without the injured Erling Haaland for the best part of two months
![LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 07, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/auBMY4nhDw3mkHwhMsLEXj-320-80.jpg)
Is West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta injured this week? Premier League injury update
By Tom Hancock published
West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta is a doubt for the Hammers' home meeting with Bournemouth on Thursday night
![Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal, January 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WrkLPvTrq4HkQp5ieqBHHg-320-80.jpg)
Is Arsenal defender Gabriel injured this week? Premier League injury update
By Tom Hancock published
Arsenal defender Gabriel is a doubt for the Gunners' game away to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night
![COBHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino of Chelsea during a press conference at Chelsea Training Ground on January 25, 2024 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wA7XanXsR8x3MwFom9wf2f-320-80.jpg)
Chelsea face late January transfer raid from London rivals: report
By Tom Hancock published
Chelsea have had a quiet January – yet could still lose a major star to bitter rivals this month
![Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, looks on prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Newport County and Manchester United at Rodney Parade on January 28, 2024 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xdQwvjPDjJZrAcn8DjiPhQ-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United eye £40m transfer deal to beat Real Madrid in race for wonderkid: report
By Tom Hancock published
Are Manchester United about to send out a big message to their rivals late in the January transfer window?
![KIRKBY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool addresses the media at a club press conference ahead of the Emirates FA Cup tie with Norwich City at AXA Training Centre on January 26, 2024 in Kirkby, England. The club and Jurgen Klopp announced earlier in the day that he was to leave the club at end of the current season bringing an end to his successful nine year spell at the club. (Photo by Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/keEWrbHs5as8gQV3xZdoMC-320-80.jpg)
'His health or his job': Jurgen Klopp 'burned out' by Liverpool reign as he quits Reds
By Tom Hancock last updated
Klopp will step down as Reds manager at the end of the season – and might be just as well for him
![LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on January 07, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal wear an all-white kit at home, for the first time in the club's history, in support of the 'No More Red' campaign against knife crime and youth violence. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pqEyWoC8S73BvhAmoW8eiW-320-80.jpg)
Arsenal plotting MAJOR transfer as they send scouts to watch AFCON wonderkid: report
By Tom Hancock published
Will the Gunners make a huge signing before the end of the January transfer window?
![Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino, January 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T53DSW5tUgQf9K4kmXvbKh-320-80.jpg)
Chelsea enter transfer race for 50m striker wanted by Manchester United: report
By Tom Hancock published
As the Blues' centre-forward woes go on, have they found the answer?
![LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: A fan holds a tin foil FA Cup trophy during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium on April 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ELRr96hhwuSy4dJRGKR9Dn-320-80.jpg)
FA Cup fifth round draw as it happened: holders Man City face Luton, giant-killers Maidstone get another Championship draw
By Tom Hancock last updated
The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup has been made
![MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: David de Gea of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on April 30, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mqKo4WVmdNYsKVxAJNR5Ji-320-80.jpg)
David de Gea close to new club SEVEN months after Manchester United exit: report
By Tom Hancock published
De Gea could be about to make the same move as one of his former Man United teammates
![WIGAN, ENGLAND - JANUARY 8: Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United on the pitch before the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at DW Stadium on January 8, 2024 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pt2tz7tYXUntjuBsLaigwn-320-80.jpg)
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must 'look at themselves' as Jurgen Klopp quits Liverpool
By Tom Hancock published
Klopp has announced that he will leave his role as Reds manager at the end of the season
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