Tom Hancock

Tom Hancock

Tom Hancock started freelancing for FourFourTwo in April 2019 and has also written for the Premier League and Opta Analyst, among others. He supports Wycombe Wanderers and has a soft spot for Wealdstone. A self-confessed statto, he has been known to watch football with a spreadsheet (or several) open...

Latest articles by Tom Hancock

Jorgen Strand Larsen playing for Wolves against Tottenham, April 2025.

Fantasy Premier League tips for GW34: Three forwards you should sign

By Tom Hancock published

Looking to soup up your FPL attack? Have you thought about any of these stars?

Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth applauds the fans at full-time of the Premier League match against Crystal Palace, April 2025.

Fantasy Premier League tips for GW34: Three defenders you should consider signing

By Tom Hancock published

Here are our suggestions for who you might want to bring in at the back

FA Cup

Top stats as Crystal Palace face Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest take on Manchester City in FA Cup semi-finals

By Tom Hancock published

It's a massive Wembley weekend in the last four of the FA Cup – who will win the right to play for the famous trophy in next month's final?

Rayan Ait-Nouri playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers against West Ham United, April 2025.

Fantasy Premier League tips for Gameweek 33: Three defenders you should sign

By Tom Hancock published

Looking for some bargain FPL buys at the back? Look no further

Harvey Barnes celebrates after scoring for Newcastle United against Crystal Palace, April 2025.

Fantasy Premier League tips for Gameweek 33: Three midfielders and attackers you should sign

By Tom Hancock published

Want to boost your chances of points from goals and assists – you could do a lot worse than these in-form stars

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk celebrates after scoring his side's winning goal against West Ham, April 2025.

The pick of the facts and stats as Liverpool on verge of Premier League title ahead of Leicester trip

By Tom Hancock published

The Reds are no more than two wins from being crowned champions

Pedro Porro of Tottenham Hotspur applauds the fans at full-time of the Europa League match against Eintracht Frankfurt, April 2025.

Top stats as three semi-final spots at stake for Premier League clubs in Europa League and Conference League

By Tom Hancock published

Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea are all in quarter-final action on Thursday night

Declan Rice celebrates after scoring for Arsenal against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg match at Emirates Stadium in London, England on 8 April, 2025.

The pick of the stats as Aston Villa welcome PSG and Arsenal travel to Real Madrid in Champions League

By Tom Hancock published

Two Premier League sides are in Champions League quarter-final second-leg action this week, with very different missions

Mario Gotze

Quiz! Can you name whether these 20 players played for Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, both or neither?

By Tom Hancock published

QUIZ! Ahead of Der Klassiker, how well do you know your Bayern and Dortmund players?

QUIZ!
Ramus Hojlund of Manchester United gestures during the Premier League match against Arsenal at Old Trafford on 9 March, 2025.

Manchester United have given up on Rasmus Hojlund and want to sell: report

By Tom Hancock published

Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has struggled to make an impact since his big-money move to Old Trafford

Transfer
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana warms up ahead of the Europa League match against Lyon in Lyon, France on 10 April, 2025.

Manchester United players' mixed reaction to Andre Onana's Lyon disasterclass

By Tom Hancock published

Under-fire Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was at fault for both goals in Thursday's Europa League draw away to Lyon

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta looks on during the Serie A match against Inter in Bergamo, Italy on 16 March, 2025.

Manchester United 'cleared to sign' Ademola Lookman: report

By Tom Hancock published

Ademola Lookman has hugely impressed since arriving in Italy

Transfer
The World Cup trophy on a grey background

Wild proposal revealed that could make World Cup TWICE as big

By Tom Hancock published

Will the World Cup ever stop growing?

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk looks on during the Premier League match against Fulham at Craven Cottage in London, England on 6 April, 2025.

'I think we are seeing a bit of complacency - every time Steven Gerrard stepped onto the pitch for Liverpool as captain, he approached it like it was a cup final' Ex Liverpool man calls on Virgil van Dijk to step up amid ‘complacency’

By Tom Hancock published

Liverpool's title push hit a bump at Fulham last time out, as they suffered their first Premier League defeat in almost seven months

Player
Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring a penalty for Liverpool during the Premier League match against Southampton at Anfield in Liverpool, England on 8 March, 2025.

Mohamed Salah's record wage revealed - and how much Liverpool are paying per goal

By Tom Hancock published

After months of speculation, Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has agreed to extend his stay on Merseyside

Transfer
Danny Welbeck celebrates after scoring for Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium in Falmer, England on 25 February, 2025.

Fantasy Premier League tips for Gameweek 32: Budget-friendly attacking signings you should think about making

By Tom Hancock published

If you're after goals without breaking the bank, you could do a lot worse than these three...

Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United celebrates with teammates Alexander Isak and Harvey Barnes after scoring his second goal during the Premier League match against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England on 7 April, 2025.

Fantasy Premier League tips for Gameweek 32: Who you should sign for this Double Gameweek

By Tom Hancock published

Newcastle and Crystal Palace both have double-headers in Gameweek 32 of FPL

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim speaks during a press conference after the Europa League match against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on 13 March, 2025.

Key stats as three English clubs in Europa League and Conference League quarter-final action on Thursday

By Tom Hancock published

Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham will all be hoping to take steps towards European semi-finals

Marco Asensio celebrates with a raised fist after scoring the first goal for Aston Villa during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg match against Club Brugge at Villa Park in Birmingham, England on 12 March, 2025.

The pick of the stats as Aston Villa face PSG in massive Champions League quarter-final clash

By Tom Hancock published

It's an Unai Emery and Marco Asensio derby as Villa travel to take on the newly crowned French champions on Wednesday

Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring for Arsenal against Monaco in the Champions League match at Emirates Stadium in London, England on 11 December, 2024.

Top stats as Arsenal entertain Real Madrid in heavyweight Champions League quarter-final clash

By Tom Hancock published

Can the Gunners get one over on the reigning European champions?

Anthony Elanga of Nottingham Forest fends off Lucas Digne of Aston Villa during the Premier League match at the City Ground in Nottingham, England on 14 December, 2024.

Aston Villa's imperious home record and the Nottingham Forest roadshow: our pick of the stats ahead of key clash in Premier League race for Europe

By Tom Hancock published

Two of the Premier League's form teams go head-to-head at Villa Park on Saturday evening

Anthony Elanga of Nottingham Forest runs with the ball during the Premier League match against Manchester United at the City Ground in Nottingham, England on 1 April, 2025.

Fantasy Premier League: Four players you should consider signing for Gameweek 31

By Tom Hancock published

We suggest an affordable option for each position in your FPL team

Player
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim greet each other ahead of the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on 15 December, 2024.

Can Manchester United complete derby double over Manchester City? Key stats ahead of Sunday's crunch Premier League clash at Old Trafford

By Tom Hancock published

The two Manchester rivals are pushing for very different things at this stage of the season

Newcastle United players celebrate after Alexander Isak scored their second goal in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in London, UK on 16 March, 2025.

Is Newcastle vs Brentford on TV? Live streams and how to watch Premier League clash

By Tom Hancock published

The Carabao Cup winners welcome London visitors to St James' Park in the Premier League on April 2 – here's how to watch Newcastle vs Brentford online and on TV.

Competition
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on from the touchline during the Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK on 15 March, 2025.

Is Manchester City vs Leicester on TV? Live streams and how to watch Premier League clash

By Tom Hancock published

Manchester City seek a first Premier League win in three as they host strugglers Leicester on April 2 – here's how to watch City vs Leicester online and on TV.

Competition
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