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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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Nottingham Forest's Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic pictured on January 6, 2025
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'in three-team battle' for £10.1m Premier League defender
Barcelona and Chelsea are reportedly in direct competition to sign Nottingham Forest's Murillo, in spite of the fact that the defender has just signed a new contract.
Jan 25, 12:32
Manchester United's Antony pictured on January 22, 2025
Antony breaks silence on Man United exit with five-word verdict on Real Betis loan
Manchester United attacker Antony is "so happy" to be temporarily ending his Red Devils nightmare with a loan move to Real Betis.
Jan 25, 12:09
Madison Keys poses with the trophy after winning the Australian Open on January 25, 2025
Australian Open: How Madison Keys crushed Aryna Sabalenka three-peat dreams in epic Melbourne final
Madison Keys crushes Aryna Sabalenka's dreams of an Australian Open three-peat with an epic victory over the world number one in Saturday's women's singles final.
Jan 25, 10:49
Aston Villa's Jhon Duran pictured on December 14, 2024
Transfer news and rumours today: Jhon Duran asking price, Dan Neil to West Ham, Fulham right-back pursuit
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including Jhon Duran's future, Dan Neil to West Ham United and Milan van Ewijk to Fulham.
Jan 25, 08:40
Huddersfield Town manager Michael Duff on August 13, 2024
Saturday's League One predictions including Huddersfield Town vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's League One fixtures, including Huddersfield Town vs. Bolton Wanderers.
Jan 25, 06:50
Galatasaray playmaker Yunus Akgun in October 2024.
Saturday's Turkish Super Lig predictions including Galatasaray vs. Konyaspor
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Turkish Super Lig fixtures, including Galatasaray vs. Konyaspor.
Jan 25, 06:45
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring on November 1, 2024
Saturday's Primeira Liga predictions including Sporting Lisbon vs. Nacional
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Primeira Liga fixtures, including Sporting Lisbon vs. Nacional.
Jan 25, 06:40
Ivan Perisic of PSV Eindhoven on December 15, 2024
Saturday's Eredivisie predictions including PSV Eindhoven vs. NAC Breda
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Eredivisie fixtures, including PSV Eindhoven vs. NAC Breda.
Jan 25, 06:35
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti on September 1, 2024
Saturday's La Liga predictions including Real Valladolid vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's La Liga fixtures, including Real Valladolid vs. Real Madrid.
Jan 25, 06:30
Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic on December 7, 2024
Saturday's Serie A predictions including Napoli vs. Juventus
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Serie A fixtures, including Napoli vs. Juventus.
Jan 25, 06:25
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso at a press conference on November 4, 2024
Saturday's Bundesliga predictions including RB Leipzig vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Bundesliga fixtures, including RB Leipzig vs. Bayer Leverkusen.
Jan 25, 06:20
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Marco Asensio on November 22, 2024
Saturday's Ligue 1 predictions including Paris Saint-Germain vs. Reims
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Ligue 1 fixtures, including Paris Saint-Germain vs. Reims.
Jan 25, 06:15
Celtic's Alistair Johnston celebrates on October 30, 2024
Saturday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Celtic vs. Dundee
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Scottish Premiership fixtures, including Celtic vs. Dundee.
Jan 25, 06:10
Josh Maja celebrates scoring for West Bromwich Albion on January 1, 2025
Saturday's Championship predictions including West Bromwich Albion vs. Portsmouth
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Championship fixtures, including West Bromwich Albion vs. Portsmouth.
Jan 25, 06:05
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during a press conference on November 25, 2024
Saturday's Premier League predictions including Man City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Premier League fixtures, including Manchester City vs. Chelsea.
Jan 25, 06:00
Arsenal's Raheem Sterling pictured on September 15, 2024
Mikel Arteta confirms double Arsenal transfer call as Raheem Sterling loan future decided
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reveals whether the Gunners could end Raheem Sterling's loan spell from Chelsea during the January transfer window.
Jan 24, 18:32
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford on October 27, 2024
Man United transfer news: Marcus Rashford has 'one option' for January loan exit which could help Arsenal
Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford reportedly opens the door to joining Juventus if his dream transfer to Barcelona falls through.
Jan 24, 18:10
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates after scoring on October 30, 2024
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo bidding to join exclusive Premier League club in Ipswich Town clash
Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo could join an exclusive club of Dutch Premier League players with a goal against Ipswich Town in Saturday's showdown.
Jan 24, 17:48
Fulham's Adam Traore on November 23, 2024
Fulham lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as midfielder walks suspension tightrope
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Fulham could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Jan 24, 16:24
Manchester United's Matthijs de Ligt in action on December 7, 2024
Man United lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Ruben Amorim makes Alejandro Garnacho call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Fulham.
Jan 24, 16:16
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim pictured on December 26, 2024
Preview: Fulham vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 24, 16:08
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring on January 1, 2025
Team News: Wolverhampton Wanderers 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 Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal.
Jan 24, 15:00
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Wolves vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta sent "banana skin" warning ahead of 'Matheus Cunha watch'
Arsenal expert Charles Watts is intrigued to see how reported Gunners target Matheus Cunha performs in Saturday's Premier League clash against Mikel Arteta's side.
Jan 24, 13:05
Jannik Sinner pictured on January 24, 2025
Jannik Sinner overcomes injury scare to reach Australian Open final after Novak Djokovic admission
Jannik Sinner overcomes an injury scare to defeat Ben Shelton and reach the Australian Open final after Novak Djokovic retires from his clash with Alexander Zverev.
Jan 24, 11:51
Abdul Fatawu of Leicester City and Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur on August 19, 2024
Tottenham vs. Leicester: Son Heung-min's record against the Foxes
Sports Mole looks at Son Heung-min's record for Tottenham Hotspur against Leicester City.
Jan 24, 11:29
Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison and Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi pictured on August 19, 2024
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Leicester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Spurs and Leicester, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Jan 24, 11:09
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured on September 19, 2024
Mikel Arteta delivers triple Arsenal injury update and makes firm Matheus Cunha transfer statement
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta delivers a triple injury update and discusses his side's chances of signing a new striker ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolves.
Jan 24, 10:35
Parma's Woyo Coulibaly in action on December 22, 2024
Leicester lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leicester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Jan 24, 10:09
Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke pictured in August 2024
Tottenham lineup vs. Leicester City: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Jan 24, 10:00
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou pictured on January 15, 2025
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 24, 09:51
Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke pictured on August 20, 2024
Tottenham injury, suspension list and return dates for Leicester clash: Solanke, Sarr, Bissouma
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Jan 24, 08:18
 Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson on links with Isak and Osimhen January 23, 2025
Chelsea sent Victor Osimhen transfer warning as Enzo Maresca urged to make Premier League decision
Chelsea should prioritise the signing of a Premier League-proven striker such as Alexander Isak over Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres, according to Glen Johnson.
Jan 23, 17:03
CW/MZ composite image
Arsenal transfer exclusive: Update on £51m Martin Zubimendi move as Declan Rice hint dropped
Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal is not a done deal just yet, but there is a "good chance" that a transfer will go through, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Jan 23, 14:28
Madison Keys reacts at the Australian Open on January 23, 2025
Australian Open: Madison Keys shocks Iga Swiatek in epic after Aryna Sabalenka joins exclusive club
The USA's Madison Keys upsets Iga Swiatek to reach the Australian Open women's singles final, where she will come up against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Jan 23, 13:35
Kai Havertz celebrates scoring for Arsenal on August 17, 2024
Wolves vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League rivals Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jan 23, 12:25
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates scoring on January 4, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mikel Arteta makes Ethan Nwaneri call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Jan 23, 12:12
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha in December 2024.
Wolves lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Matheus Cunha faces admirers
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Jan 23, 12:02
Arsenal's Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes celebrate on January 15, 2025
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 23, 11:53
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring the second goal on August 17, 2024
Liverpool vs. Ipswich Town: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between English rivals Liverpool and Ipswich Town.
Jan 23, 11:08