Latest articles by Michael Cox
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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…
What's the point of Kevin Nolan?
Stats Zone The West Ham captain isn't renowned for his passing or tackling – so what does the midfielder do? Michael Cox investigates...
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...
England must beware Ukraine's inverted wide threat
Stats Zone Michael Cox on the two Ukrainian wingers who could dent England's World Cup hopes in Tuesday evening's crucial qualifier.
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
Madrid's trio of young Spanish recruits leave Bale in shadows
Stats Zone Michael Cox runs the rule over the Real Madrid new boys who didn't cost £85 million - can they make a splash against Juventus and Barcelona?
Why Manuel Pellegrini could be forced out of his comfort zone to beat Barcelona
Manchester City Michael Cox assesses the tactical evolution of City's Chilean chief - and suggests why changes will likely be made against Barcelona...
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...
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 all-action Chile could be too hot for England to handle
England Michael Cox on the high-octane South Americans heading to Wembley on Friday night...
What Luis Suarez needs to do to be one of Europe's very best
FFT100 Michael Cox runs the rule over the Liverpool hit-man.
Meet the Champions League's most prolific creators
Stats Zone Michael Cox looks at the stats to see which players are creating the most chances...
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...
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...
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.
Michael Cox: Where Kyle Walker and Danny Rose still need to improve
Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham’s flying full-backs have impressed for their buccaneering all-round performances this season, but their passing still leaves a little to be desired...
Michael Cox: How Giroud answered his critics – and pleased more than one boss
Olivier Giroud The Frenchman has endured a tough stretch for Arsenal, but his performance at the Etihad Stadium typified everything good in his game, writes Michael Cox...
Stats Zone Premier League Centre-back of the Season 2015/16: Wes Morgan
Stats Zone Awards Arguably no player has surprised quite like the Jamaica international this season – the skipper of Leicester's stunning title success, and our finest stopper of the campaign...
