Michael Cox
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Michael Cox: Arsenal lacked a central midfielder with guile at Old Trafford
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Arsenal Forget all that rubbish about the Gunners lacking heart and so on. They just need Cazorla back and decent cover...
The 5 most underrated Premier League managers of all time
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Premier League From Arsenal’s quiet revolutionary to Liverpool’s big mouth, Steve Bruce is the latest boss to perhaps fly under a radar
How Liverpool's leaky back-line can be improved – and why it must be for next season
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Stats Zone Michael Cox suggests how the Reds' forgiving rearguard can shape up in the last three games of the campaign...
Aggressive Atleti prepare to tackle Real Madrid
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Stats Zone Michael Cox evaluates the Rojoblancos ahead of Saturday's Madrid derby meeting at Santiago Bernabeu...
Why getting the best from Bradley is key to USA's hopes of beating Belgium
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Michael Bradley Having left Portugal and Ghana in their wake, Jurgen Klinsmann's team are now aiming to knock much-fancied Belgium out of World Cup 2014 - but getting the midfield balance right will be crucial, as Michael Cox explains...
How Ryan Mason cemented his 'undroppable' reputation at Sunderland
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Stats Zone The Spurs midfielder thrived with a match-winning display at the Stadium of Light – and Michael Cox was impressed...
How Lucas Leiva reminded Brendan Rodgers of his importance this season
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Stats Zone Michael Cox marvels at the Brazilian's commanding display at the Emirates, and evaluates what might happen next...
Luis Enrique at Roma: why there'll be no frosty reception despite struggles
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Luis Enrique Michael Cox examines the Barcelona coach's forgettable spell at Roma ahead of the two sides' Champions League clash...
Why Giuseppe Rossi is currently Serie A's deadliest striker
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Stats Zone Giuseppe Rossi is back and banging in the goals. Michael Cox takes a look at Serie A's deadliest striker...
Michael Cox: How Klopp’s "almost flawless" Liverpool out-thought shoddy Man City
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Stats Zone Insistent without the ball and inventive with it, Liverpool demolished Man City – and impressed Michael Cox...
Leicester will provide the toughest test yet of Man United's new shape
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Stats Zone Manchester United may now be off the mark in the Premier League, but Michael Cox suggests the first real test of their tweaked system will come at the King Power Stadium...
How Barcelona's front three finally clicked – and why they're only going to improve
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Stats Zone With Luis Suarez's excellent form mirroring that of his club, Michael Cox explains how the Uruguayan has proved the perfect foil for Lionel Messi and Neymar...
Juventus-Roma: A clash of Serie A's best two midfielders – neither of them Italian
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Stats Zone Michael Cox on the battle between Vidal and Strootman
Why marvellous Mascherano holds the key to unlocking Messi's magic
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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...
Brendan Rodgers is playing Coutinho in the wrong position
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Philippe Coutinho Michael Cox wonders whether Liverpool's Brazilian playmaker is playing too far forward...
How Pellegrini will seek to get the best out of City's wide men
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Stats Zone Michael Cox assesses how new boss Manuel Pellegrini will look to add more variety to Manchester City's wide play...
How Oscar became a Jose Mourinho favourite at Chelsea
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Stats Zone Michael Cox analyses the understated role of the Brazilian star who has been impressing his manager in 2014/15...
Is Van Gaal preventing Di Maria from shining at Old Trafford?
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Stats Zone Michael Cox ponders whether the Dutch tactician's tinkering is stopping the Argentine superstar from hitting top gear...
Why Raheem Sterling is England's main man for qualifying
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Raheem Sterling Michael Cox explains how Liverpool's teenage winger became English football's most exciting player...
Michael Cox: How intelligent Veretout is offering promise for Sherwood-less Villa
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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...
Why England should drop Sturridge and Wilshere – and pick Carrick...
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England FourFourTwo challenged Michael Cox to name his England XI if all players were available. The results may make surprising reading…
What Premier League stars can learn from Stewart Downing in a midfield diamond
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Stats Zone With the recent Premier League tactical shift towards diamond midfields, Michael Cox explains how West Ham wide-man Stewart Downing has adapted in style...
Where Solskjaer and Cardiff are going wrong
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Cardiff City Michael Cox analyses exactly where the Bluebirds and their new boss are coming unstuck ahead of arguably the most important game of their season...