Latest articles by Paul Wilkes
Vibrant Vardy leaves Rooney in the shade: 5 things from Leicester 1-1 Man United
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes was in the King Power Stadium press box to analyse a record-breaking evening for Jamie Vardy using Stats Zone - FREE on iOS and Android...
Van Gaal faces further criticism: 6 things from Man United 0-0 PSV
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes was at Old Trafford to analyse a frustrating stalemate for United that leaves them fighting for their Champions League progression...
Why England's striking options are the best since Euro 2000
England Wayne Rooney sidelined, and out of form anyway? No bother, says Paul Wilkes – Hodgson can't fit Sturridge and Welbeck in when they return...
6 things we learned from Man United's 2-1 win over Wolfsburg
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes was in the Old Trafford press box to analyse a vital victory against the Wolves for Louis van Gaal's side...
Why Man United should have given Di Maria more time
Angel Di Maria The Argentine is moving to PSG after one mostly unhappy season at Old Trafford, but Paul Wilkes says a second campaign would have been worth persisting with...
Meet Carlos Bacca – the trainee bus conductor who's eyeing his ticket to the Premier League
Talentspotter Paul Wilkes introduces Sevilla's Colombian goal-getter who's apparently piqued Liverpool's interest...
Meet Sevilla's all-action enforcer wanted by Arsenal and Southampton
Talentspotter Grzegorz Krychowiak has a new English agent and many top European clubs eyeing his signature, writes Paul Wilkes...
Suarez and Moyes linked by the will to win
La Liga Paul Wilkes reports on old enemies joined by an unlikely bond...
How James Milner went from being fringe player to focal point at Manchester City
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes takes a look at James Milner's growing influence at Manchester City ahead of this weekend's derby against United...
Rakitic aiming to prove he's the man for the big occasion as Sevilla target Europa glory
Ivan Rakitic Paul Wilkes on the Sevilla playmaker's continuing rise...
Alberto Moreno: The Prem-bound La Liga left-back who bettered Gareth Bale
Talentspotter Paul Wilkes reports on Alberto Moreno, the Sevilla starlet on the radars of Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool...
Can Arsenal's defence stand up to its biggest week of the season?
Arsenal Paul Wilkes on the men Arsene Wenger is relying on in the Gunners' crunch matches against Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich this week...
Pochettino channels Bielsa to take the game to Manchester United - and England
Southampton How Southampton's manager is learning from his mentor Marcelo Bielsa and pressing the Premier League into submission
How Pep Guardiola has transformed Riyad Mahrez from £60m substitute into the kind of winger he demands
Manchester City The Algerian’s defensive weaknesses were exposed against Tottenham in the Champions League last season – but when Spurs visit this weekend, they can’t expect to target him again
Why Arsenal fans are already in love with Dani Ceballos
Arsenal A man-of-the-match performance on his home debut showcased the Spaniard’s ability to run a midfield and unpick an organised defence
How Vincent Janssen has prompted Pochettino’s Plan B
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes was at The Hawthorns as he watched Tottenham salvage a draw with West Brom and discusses their options up top in the absence of Harry Kane
Why Barcelona’s midfield is far from certain once Andres Iniesta finally departs
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes, armed with Stats Zone, was at the Etihad Stadium to watch Manchester City's come-from-behind victory over the La Liga champions...
Eric Bailly: The Villarreal rock who Jose's made his first signing
Talentspotter The Ivorian centre-back will be plying his trade at Old Trafford next season. Paul Wilkes provides the lowdown on the man who was originally Gabriel's replacement at El Madrigal...
Why Rafa and Newcastle could be perfect partners
Rafael Benítez Will the former Real Madrid boss be a success on Tyneside? Paul Wilkes believes there's every chance...
Pato lives – and joins an elite list: 4 things we wanted to talk about from Villa 0-4 Chelsea
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes reports on yet another humbling defeat for doomed Aston Villa...
Premier League big guns have reasons for Christmas fear against wing-wise Watford
Stats Zone Quique Sanchez Flores's rotation of the wide positions keeps opponents guessing and could help the Hornets get through a gruelling winter calendar, explains Paul Wilkes...
5 big things we wanted to discuss from Leicester 2-1 Chelsea
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes was at the King Power Stadium armed with Stats Zone...
5 things from Burnley 2-0 Liverpool: Reds out of position, Clarets out of the traps
Stats Zone Paul Wilkes braved the Turf Moor press box with Stats Zone to see the Clarets beat the Reds
