Latest articles by Michael Cox
6 football tactics that changed the game as we know it
Pep Guardiola Tactical revolutions have come in various guises. Michael Cox guides you through the most impactful ones the game has seen...
Michael Cox: England must change midfield structure against Bale's Wales
Euro 2016 Roy Hodgson's side could be left exposed by quick breaks on Thursday unless the midfield triangle is reformulated, writes Michael Cox...
Michael Cox: How Granit Xhaka has justified Wenger's confidence at Euro 2016
Granit Xhaka Arsenal's new signing is impressing at the Euros and already looking like an astute capture for the Gunners. Michael Cox looks at the enforcer's contributions so far in France
Michael Cox: How Arsenal exposed Leicester's surprising weakness
Stats Zone The north Londoners comfortably out-gunned the league leaders in the air – which eventually proved decisive...
Michael Cox: How Hazard proved to Jose why a No.10 role could be his calling card
Stats Zone The Belgian played up front as a false nine in Sunday’s draw at Spurs, but may have shown enough to prove his bullish boss that a favoured slot behind the striker could work...
Why Cech to Arsenal could be the beginning of the end for Jose Mourinho at Chelsea
Petr Cech Michael Cox asks if history is repeating, with Jose Mourinho yielding power at Chelsea to Roman Abramovich once again...
Michael Cox: The Stats Zone analysis that proves Jurgen Klopp’s influence at Liverpool
Stats Zone Gegenpressing was the tired word everyone was using upon the German’s arrival – but with good reason…
How Harry Kane again proved why he's more than just a goalscorer against Man City
Stats Zone The England striker finally netted his first goal of the season in Spurs' 4-1 win, but Michael Cox says his game has always been about more than just finding the net...
Michael Cox: How Barça have clearly evolved – yet still manage to dominate Europe’s best
Barcelona Luis Enrique’s side have one foot in the quarter-finals after their first-leg victory over Arsenal, which proved another example of the Spanish champions’ development…
Michael Cox: How Eric Dier gave Pochettino – and Hodgson – yet more food for thought
Eric Dier The versatile former Sporting man played at centre-back for Spurs at Vicarage Road, and showed more examples of his promising development...
Michael Cox: How John Obi Mikel again showed why Guus gives him all the fuss
Stats Zone The Nigerian is a Hiddink favourite despite his limitations...
Cazorla might be playing second fiddle to Ozil, but he's doing it brilliantly
Stats Zone Arsenal's Spanish playmaker has been pushed deeper, but he's excelling in the role and allowing others to flourish too, writes Michael Cox...
Why Juve are counting on Tevez and Morata more than ever at the Bernabeu
Stats Zone Michael Cox says the duo's hold-up play and importance on the break could help Juve keep their lead over Real intact...
The Ox isn't a typical Arsenal player – and that's why he's shining at the Emirates
Stats Zone Michael Cox analyses the Arsenal midfielder's performances ahead of Sunday's meeting with Liverpool...
Midfield duo key to West Ham's hopes of unsettling Chelsea
Stats Zone Michael Cox analyses the performances of two of the Irons' summer recruits...
High lines, tired legs and Messi: Where the World Cup Final will be won and lost
Stats Zone Michael Cox explains the tactical ins and outs of Sunday's showdown between Germany and Argentina...
The team is dead at the individuals' World Cup
World Cup 2014 May the best team win? At this World Cup, says Michael Cox, it's more likely to be the key player...
The full-backs who define Brazil
Stats Zone Brazil: all about the No.10, right? Wrong, says Michael Cox...
Why Arsenal are so easy to beat (and it's not about their defence)
Stats Zone The Gunners are shipping too many goals - but the main problem is not the defence, says Michael Cox...
Four players who could replace Glen Johnson as England right-back for good
England With the Reds' 30-year-old defender injured it's time to look for a permanent successor, says Michael Cox...
Five of Europe's understated goal-machines who could be Premier League bargains
Premier League This season, various strikers are performing above expectations for small clubs, as Michael Cox notes...
Toiling Toffees suffering creativity crisis – and Barkley is the biggest problem
Stats Zone Michael Cox explains why Everton are struggling badly in the Premier League this season...
Arsenal and Manchester City must step up in football's new "Biggest Week"
Arsenal Huge fixtures for Arsenal and Manchester City typify how important this week has become, says Michael Cox...
