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Ben Knapton

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A University of Brighton graduate, Ben's passion for sports journalism began during his days as a gymnast, when he would write reports for his college newsletter about his competitive results - completely impartial of course. Ben competed for Great Britain at the European Championships and won four British titles before retiring at the ripe old age of 22, since when he has specialised in Arsenal, Ligue 1 and tennis coverage for Sports Mole.

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Arsenal's Jurrien Timber warms up on September 22, 2024
Arsenal duo miss team training ahead of Shakhtar clash after Mikel Arteta injury update
Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are both missing from the Gunners' training session ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.
Oct 21, 15:19
RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda celebrates on September 28, 2024
RB Leipzig lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how RB Leipzig could line up for Wednesday's Champions League league phase clash with Liverpool.
Oct 21, 14:33
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez pictured on July 11, 2024
Liverpool lineup vs. RB Leipzig: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Wednesday's Champions League league phase clash with RB Leipzig.
Oct 21, 14:24
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on October 20, 2024
Preview: RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between RB Leipzig and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 21, 14:14
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka pictured on October 5, 2024
Arsenal receive triple injury update as Mikel Arteta discusses William Saliba red card appeal
Mikel Arteta delivers the latest on Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard's injuries ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday.
Oct 21, 13:37
Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk celebrate winning the EFL Cup on February 25, 2024
Liverpool centre-back confirms ongoing contract talks after Mohamed Salah update
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk confirms that discussions are ongoing over a new contract at Anfield, where his current terms run out at the end of the season.
Oct 21, 12:55
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on May 28, 2024
Jurgen Klopp 'wants to sign two Barcelona talents' as Red Bull plans take shape
Ex-Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp reportedly wants to sign two Barcelona talents for Red Bull when he takes over as their new Global Head of Soccer next year.
Oct 21, 12:38
Barcelona sporting director Deco on May 19, 2024
Barcelona 'eyeing two Chelsea midfielders' as Deco plots January raid on former club
Barcelona sporting director and former Chelsea player Deco reportedly sets his sights on signing two current Blues midfielders for the La Liga giants.
Oct 21, 12:14
Red Bull Salzburg head coach Pep Lijnders on August 13, 2024
Preview: Red Bull Salzburg vs. Dinamo Zagreb - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Red Bull Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 21, 08:28
Liverpool's Diogo Jota pictured on October 20, 2024
Liverpool injury list and return dates for RB Leipzig: Jota, Chiesa latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with RB Leipzig.
Oct 21, 07:28
Montpellier HSC manager Michel Der Zakarian pictured on September 22, 2024
Ligue 1 manager sacked after Roberto De Zerbi humiliation as president makes stunning TV statement
The president of Ligue 1 strugglers Montpellier HSC announces the sacking of head coach Michel Der Zakarian on live TV following their 5-0 loss to Marseille.
Oct 20, 23:16
Liverpool's Diogo Jota pictured on October 20, 2024
Liverpool receive Diogo Jota injury update as Arne Slot reveals three Chelsea concerns
Liverpool manager Arne Slot does not expect Diogo Jota to be available for Wednesday's Champions League clash with RB Leipzig after his early withdrawal against Chelsea.
Oct 20, 20:35
Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood celebrates scoring on October 6, 2024
Team News: Nottingham Forest vs. Crystal Palace injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace.
Oct 20, 20:00
Tottenham Hotspur's Radu Dragusin pictured on September 26, 2024
Radu Dragusin 'makes Tottenham exit decision' after Europa League horror show
Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin reportedly makes a decision over a possible exit from the North London giants in January amid his lack of game time.
Oct 20, 16:01
Patrick Dorgu of Denmark on September 5, 2024
Chelsea, Tottenham 'in hot pursuit' of £30m-rated teenager after contract decision
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly retain an interest in signing Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, despite the fact that he has only just extended his contract.
Oct 20, 15:41
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo on September 30, 2024
Arsenal handed huge Antoine Semenyo transfer boost amid four-club battle
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are handed a boost in their efforts to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, who dreams of playing in the Champions or Europa League.
Oct 20, 15:18
Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal scores against Borussia Dortmund on June 1, 2024
Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between 2023-24 Champions League finalists Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
Oct 20, 14:37
Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens pictured in August 2024
Preview: Leyton Orient vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League One clash between Leyton Orient and Rotherham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 20, 14:22
Paris Saint-Germain's Fabian Ruiz celebrate his goal with Ousmane Dembele on September 14, 2024
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. PSV Eindhoven - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and PSV Eindhoven, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 20, 13:16
Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Bynoe-Gittens celebrates scoring on September 18, 2024
Borussia Dortmund lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Borussia Dortmund could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Oct 20, 11:19
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo in action in August 2024.
Real Madrid lineup vs. Borussia Dortmund: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.
Oct 20, 11:11
Real Madrid CF head coach Carlo Ancelotti on September 24, 2024
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 20, 11:02
Georgiy Sudakov of Shakhtar Donetesk on October 2, 2024
Shakhtar Donetsk lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Shakhtar Donetsk could line up for Tuesday's Champions League league phase clash with Arsenal.
Oct 20, 10:16
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka reacts on October 5, 2024
Arsenal lineup vs. Shakhtar Donetsk: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's Champions League league phase clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.
Oct 20, 10:06
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on October 19, 2024
Preview: Arsenal vs. Shakhtar Donetsk - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Shakhtar Donetsk, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 20, 09:56
Barcelona president Joan Laporta during a press conference on September 3, 2024
Man United dealt double transfer blow as Barcelona president confirms contract talks
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms that the La Liga leaders are discussing new contracts with Frenkie de Jong, Ronald Araujo and Pedri.
Oct 20, 09:06
Bologna's Dan Ndoye pictured on October 6, 2024
Liverpool 'increasingly likely' to bid for 23-year-old as Arne Slot follows Mohamed Salah blueprint
Liverpool are increasingly likely to make an official bid for Bologna attacker Dan Ndoye, according to a report.
Oct 20, 08:47
Manchester City's Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne pictured on April 17, 2024
Man City 'open to £15m bids' for club legend amid Saudi Arabia contract reveal
Manchester City are reportedly willing to sell long-serving right-back Kyle Walker if they receive an offer of around £15m next year.
Oct 20, 08:24
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka pictured on October 5, 2024
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Shakhtar Donetsk: Saka, Odegaard latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.
Oct 20, 07:00
Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz pictured on August 25, 2024
Real Madrid injury list and return dates for Borussia Dortmund: Alaba, Diaz latest
Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.
Oct 20, 06:30
Ajax head coach Francesco Farioli on July 18, 2024
Sunday's Eredivisie predictions including Heracles vs. Ajax
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Eredivisie fixtures, including Heracles vs. Ajax.
Oct 20, 06:25
Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates after scoring on October 1, 2024
Sunday's La Liga predictions including Barcelona vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's La Liga fixtures, including Barcelona vs. Sevilla.
Oct 20, 06:20
Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram celebrates scoring on August 30, 2024
Sunday's Serie A predictions including Roma vs. Inter Milan
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Serie A fixtures, including Roma vs. Inter Milan.
Oct 20, 06:15
Wolfsburg's Jonas Wind celebrates on October 5, 2024
Sunday's Bundesliga predictions including Wolfsburg vs. Werder Bremen
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Bundesliga fixtures, including Wolfsburg vs. Werder Bremen.
Oct 20, 06:10
Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi pictured on August 10, 2024
Sunday's Ligue 1 predictions including Montpellier HSC vs. Marseille
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Ligue 1 fixtures, including Montpellier HSC vs. Marseille.
Oct 20, 06:05
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on September 17, 2024
Sunday's Premier League predictions including Liverpool vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Premier League fixtures, including Liverpool vs. Chelsea.
Oct 20, 06:00
Espanyol's Joan Garcia pictured in August 2024
Arsenal 'handed goalkeeper transfer boost' as £4m release clause discount emerges
Arsenal-linked goalkeeper Joan Garcia reportedly sees his release clause reduced by €5m (£4.2m) after the Gunners were priced out of a move for him this summer.
Oct 19, 23:31
Real Madrid's Luka Modric pictured on October 5, 2024
Luka Modric breaks 58-year-old Real Madrid record in Celta Vigo victory
Luka Modric becomes the oldest player in Real Madrid's history as he comes off the bench to provide an assist in Saturday's 2-1 La Liga triumph over Celta Vigo.
Oct 19, 23:08