Latest articles by Michael Cox
Timing rather than tactics key to Manchester United's hopes of shocking Bayern
Stats Zone Michael Cox explains how the Red Devils can perhaps cause an upset...
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...
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...
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.
Stats Zone Premier League Player of 2015/16: N’Golo Kante
Stats Zone Awards Three seasons ago he was in France's third division; two, the second tier; last season his first in Ligue 1. Now, after a truly sensational debut Premier League campaign, Leicester's pocket destroyer is preparing for Euro 2016 and the Champions League...
Stats Zone Premier League Striker of the Year 2015/16: Jamie Vardy
Stats Zone Awards Apparently he used to play in non-league, you know – not that you'd have guessed judging by his top-flight displays this term, writes Michael Cox...
Michael Cox: Why Mousa Dembele was monstrous in the North London derby
Mousa Dembélé The Belgian posted some big numbers in tough conditions, and could be Spurs’ most important player in the run-in...
Michael Cox: How Neymar's development is continuing to mirror Messi's
Stats Zone After one goal, one assist and many more moments of brilliance against the Gunners, Michael Cox explains how the Brazilian's career trajectory has so far followed a similar path to his Argentine team-mate's...
Michael Cox: How Erik Lamela perfectly demonstrated his big improvements at Stoke
Erik Lamela The Argentine has been earning rave reviews in north London and further afield all season, and a performance like this showed why...
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...
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...
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...
Michael Cox: How Alex Iwobi is shining a light in dim days for Arsenal
The 19-year-old Nigerian has two goals and as many assists in his three Premier League starts for Arsene Wenger’s side, and put in his best display yet at West Ham on Saturday…
Michael Cox: Why trump card Turan will help Barcelona get the best out of Messi
Stats Zone As the Turkish star prepares to face his former employers after spending five months sitting on the sidelines, Michael Cox explains what Arda Turan brings to Barcelona...
From Kop flop to Liverpool leader: How Henderson became Gerrard's ready-made successor at Anfield
Stats Zone It took the former Sunderland man time to settle after his big-money move in 2011, but Michael Cox says the current Reds skipper is now leading by example...
Stage set for Bentaleb to prove he's among England's finest enforcers against Chelsea
Stats Zone Tottenham Hotspur's 20-year-old Algerian has the ability to own the midfield in Sunday's League Cup final against Chelsea, says Michael Cox...
