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.
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...
Why Giuseppe Rossi is currently Serie A's deadliest striker
Stats Zone Giuseppe Rossi is back and banging in the goals. Michael Cox takes a look at Serie A's deadliest striker...
Michael Cox: How Klopp’s "almost flawless" Liverpool out-thought shoddy Man City
Stats Zone Insistent without the ball and inventive with it, Liverpool demolished Man City – and impressed 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...
