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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 manager Mikel Arteta pictured on October 19, 2024
Mikel Arteta comments on William Saliba Arsenal red card and hints at appeal decision
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta offers his view on William Saliba's sending off in the Gunners' 2-0 Premier League loss to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Oct 19, 22:48
Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison pictured on October 19, 2024
Ange Postecoglou explains early James Maddison substitution in Tottenham win over West Ham
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou reveals why he took James Maddison off at half time in their 4-1 Premier League London derby triumph over West Ham United.
Oct 19, 20:40
 England Euro 2024 squad File photo dated 26-03-2024 of Adam Wharton[IMAGO]
Crystal Palace lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Monday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Oct 19, 19:41
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White on August 2, 2024
Nottingham Forest lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Nottingham Forest could line up for Monday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Oct 19, 19:41
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on August 18, 2024
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 19, 19:40
Arsenal's William Saliba and Kai Havertz react after the former is sent off on October 19, 2024
Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as William Saliba sent off
William Saliba receives the first red card of his career as Arsenal suffer a massive blow to their hopes of Premier League title glory in a 2-0 loss to Bournemouth.
Oct 19, 19:26
Everton's Iliman Ndiaye celebrates scoring on October 19, 2024
Ipswich Town 0-2 Everton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Toffees end 10-month streak
First-half goals from Iliman Ndiaye and Michael Keane prove decisive as Everton defeat Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road in the Premier League.
Oct 19, 17:14
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Diego Carlos celebrate on October 19, 2024
Fulham 1-3 Villa: Highlights, man of the match, stats from Cottagers horror show
Fulham miss a penalty, score an own goal and have a man sent off in a truly disheartening 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League at Craven Cottage.
Oct 19, 17:02
Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck and Georginio Rutter celebrate on October 19, 2024
Newcastle 0-1 Brighton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Welbeck scores before injury
Danny Welbeck scores the only goal of the game before being stretchered off with an apparent serious injury as Brighton & Hove Albion conquer Newcastle United 1-0.
Oct 19, 17:01
Chelsea's Noni Madueke and Malo Gusto celebrate on October 6, 2024
Team News: Liverpool vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea.
Oct 19, 16:30
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with the matchball after scoring a hat-trick on August 31, 2024
Team News: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City.
Oct 19, 14:00
Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani and Kylian Mbappe pictured on December 13, 2023
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'offered chance' to sign £79m France striker
Arsenal are reportedly offered the chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani in the January transfer window.
Oct 19, 13:02
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on September 17, 2024
Liverpool receive Trent Alexander-Arnold boost as Carlo Ancelotti drops Real Madrid transfer hint
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti suggests that the Spanish champions will not make a move for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold in the January transfer window.
Oct 19, 12:40
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe on September 24, 2024
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe 'regrets' emerge after Sweden rape allegation
Real Madrid allegedly regret signing Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this summer following an allegation of rape against the France forward.
Oct 19, 12:20
Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi in September 2024.
Liverpool sent firm transfer warning amid Karim Adeyemi, Omar Marmoush, Alvaro Fernandez links
Liverpool expert David Lynch comments on the Reds' prospects of pulling off transfer deals for Karim Adeyemi, Omar Marmoush and Alvaro Fernandez in 2025.
Oct 18, 20:15
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Chelsea on February 25, 2024
Liverpool tipped to "batter" Chelsea as Alexis Mac Allister starting prediction made
Liverpool expert David Lynch believes that the Reds could "batter" Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League clash if the Blues' defensive weaknesses come to the fore.
Oct 18, 18:32
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic pictured at the French Open in May 2022
Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between tennis icons Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Oct 18, 17:56
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Riccardo Calafiori celebrate on September 28, 2024
Team News: Bournemouth vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Arsenal.
Oct 18, 17:30
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in action with Chelsea's Marcos Alonso on May 14, 2022
Liverpool vs. Chelsea: Mohamed Salah's record against the Blues
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the record of Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah against his former side Chelsea.
Oct 18, 17:10
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Max Kilman in action on May 4, 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Wolves and Man City, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Oct 18, 16:48
proFESSional prediction image
Premier League predictions GW8: Man United to lose again as Man City, Liverpool slip up
Sports Mole takes on proFESSional lead guitarist Rob Hennebry for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek eight of the 2024-25 season.
Oct 18, 16:13
Leicester City manager Steve Cooper pictured on September 14, 2024
Team News: Southampton vs. Leicester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Leicester City.
Oct 18, 15:00
Tottenham Hotspur's Brennan Johnson celebrates scoring on September 28, 2024
Team News: Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
Oct 18, 12:30
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Hwang Hee-chan pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolves lineup vs. Man City: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Oct 18, 11:52
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Nathan Ake pictured on October 5, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Oct 18, 11:42
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic celebrates scoring their second goal with Phil Foden on October 5, 2024
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 18, 11:33
Arsenal and England attacker Bukayo Saka receives treatment for an injury on October 10, 2024
Mikel Arteta provides injury update on nine Arsenal players before Bournemouth clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keeping his fingers crossed that Bukayo Saka will be available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Oct 18, 10:46
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella in action on September 1, 2024.
Chelsea lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Fofana, Cucurella replacements
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League showdown with Liverpool at Anfield.
Oct 18, 10:10
Liverpool's Alisson Becker pictured on September 28, 2024
Liverpool lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for blockbuster Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Sunday's Premier League showdown with Chelsea at Anfield.
Oct 18, 09:59
Liverpool manager Arne Slot during the Premier League match against Crystal Palace, on October 5, 2024
Preview: Liverpool vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 18, 09:50
Belgium and Atalanta BC striker Charles De Ketelaere pictured on October 10, 2024
Arsenal, Man City 'in five-way battle' for £18m attacker after Serie A revival
Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly among the clubs keeping a close eye on Belgian attacker Charles De Ketelaere, who only joined Atalanta BC this summer.
Oct 18, 09:00
Lille's Jonathan David pictured on September 24, 2024
Jonathan David 'selects preferred club' amid Barcelona, Man United transfer interest
Lille striker Jonathan David reportedly "dreams" of representing Barcelona and is willing to snub offers from elsewhere to join the Catalan giants.
Oct 18, 08:40
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk pictured on December 26, 2023
Liverpool 'resigned' to losing star man in 2025 as January transfer claim made
Liverpool reportedly resign themselves to losing Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2025 and could discuss selling him to Real Madrid during the January transfer window.
Oct 18, 08:17
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz pictured on October 17, 2024
Rafael Nadal to duel with Novak Djokovic as Carlos Alcaraz reaches 6 Kings Slam final
Rafael Nadal is beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in the semi-finals of the 6 Kings Slam, meaning that he will face Novak Djokovic in the third-placed match.
Oct 17, 22:19
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on August 31, 2024
Arsenal could be without 11 players against Bournemouth as training images released
Arsenal are at risk of being without a full 11 players for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, as the Gunners release pictures from Thursday's training.
Oct 17, 21:56
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka pictured on October 5, 2024
Bukayo Saka could break Arsenal scoring record against Bournemouth amid injury hope
Bukayo Saka could break an Arsenal goalscoring record in Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, which he is optimistic of being fit for.
Oct 17, 15:06
 Harvey Elliott is closing in on a return on to action following an ankle injury October 16, 2024
Liverpool receive fresh Harvey Elliott injury update as "unlikely" Chelsea claim made
Liverpool's Harvey Elliott is unlikely to be available for the Reds' clashes with Chelsea and RB Leipzig due to his foot injury, expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole.
Oct 17, 14:29
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy pictured on August 19, 2024
Leicester City lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leicester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
Oct 17, 13:48
Southampton's Ross Stewart pictured on September 30, 2024
Southampton lineup vs. Leicester City: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Southampton could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Oct 17, 13:39
Leicester City's James Justin and Wilfred Ndidi celebrate on September 28, 2024
Preview: Southampton vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 17, 13:30