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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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Turkey's Kerem Akturkoglu celebrates with teammate Can Kahveci on September 9, 2024
Preview: Montenegro vs. Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Montenegro and Turkey, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 11:47
Tottenham Hotspur's Wilson Odobert pictured on September 1, 2024
Tottenham confirm major injury blow as 19-year-old undergoes hamstring surgery
Tottenham Hotspur announce that 19-year-old French attacker Wilson Odobert has undergone a hamstring operation and will be out for an unspecified amount of time.
Nov 17, 10:52
Germany's Joshua Kimmich walks off with an injury on November 16, 2024
Germany lineup vs. Hungary: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash with Hungary.
Nov 17, 10:29
Germany's Jamal Musiala celebrates scoring on November 16, 2024
Preview: Hungary vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Hungary and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 10:21
Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt in September 2024.
Netherlands lineup vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Nov 17, 09:41
Netherlands' Wout Weghorst celebrates scoring against Hungary on November 16, 2024
Preview: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 09:34
Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy on October 30, 2024
Ruud van Nistelrooy 'gutted' to leave Man United as bold Ruben Amorim prediction made
Former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is devastated to be leaving Old Trafford, according to a close friend.
Nov 17, 00:00
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on October 1, 2024
Ruben Amorim suffers new Man United injury blow as defender hobbles off in Nations League
Manchester United suffer a new defensive injury blow as Victor Lindelof is taken off in the first half of Sweden's UEFA Nations League clash with Slovakia.
Nov 16, 23:40
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on September 22, 2024
Man City 'advancing' in Erling Haaland contract talks despite £150m hurdle
Manchester City reportedly grow increasingly optimistic that Erling Haaland will sign a new contract, but his release clause issue is yet to be sorted out.
Nov 16, 23:19
Germany's Florian Wirtz celebrates on November 16, 2024
Germany 7-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Florian Wirtz hits brace
Germany wrap up a first-placed finish in League A Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League in style with a 7-0 pummelling of Bosnia-Herzegovina in Freiburg.
Nov 16, 21:40
England's Ezri Konsa and Jarell Quansah pictured on November 12, 2024
Ezri Konsa out of England squad: Who will replace Aston Villa man against Ireland?
England interim head coach Lee Carsley confirms that Ezri Konsa has withdrawn from the squad ahead of Sunday's clash with the Republic of Ireland due to injury.
Nov 16, 16:11
Arsenal Women's Alessia Russo and Frida Maanum celebrate on November 16, 2024
Tottenham 0-3 Arsenal: Highlights, player of the match, stats from WSL North London derby
Arsenal convincingly earn the North London derby bragging rights over Tottenham Hotspur with a 3-0 victory over their WSL rivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Nov 16, 15:44
England interim manager Lee Carsley pictured on October 3, 2024
England at risk of setting unwanted losing record in Nations League showdown with Ireland
England could set an unwanted home losing record when they host the Republic of Ireland in Sunday's UEFA Nations League showdown.
Nov 16, 14:02
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes pictured on November 10, 2024
Portugal lineup vs. Croatia: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Monday's UEFA Nations League clash with Croatia.
Nov 16, 12:36
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo on October 12, 2024
Preview: Croatia vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Croatia and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 12:27
Southend United manager Kevin Maher on November 02, 2024
Saturday's National League predictions including Altrincham vs. Southend United
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's National League fixtures, including Altrincham vs. Southend United.
Nov 16, 06:15
Port Vale manager Darren Moore in April 2024.
Saturday's League Two predictions including Morecambe vs. Port Vale
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's League Two fixtures, including Morecambe vs. Port Vale.
Nov 16, 06:10
Paul Mullin in action for Wrexham on April 9, 2024
Saturday's League One predictions including Stockport County vs. Wrexham
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's League One fixtures, Stockport County vs. Wrexham.
Nov 16, 06:05
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy on November 5, 2024
Saturday's Nations League predictions including Turkey vs. Wales
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Nations League fixtures, including Turkey vs. Wales.
Nov 16, 06:00
Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall pictured on November 7, 2024
Chelsea 'make Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall transfer decision' amid Premier League interest
Chelsea reportedly have no intention of selling out-of-favour midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Aston Villa during the January transfer window.
Nov 16, 00:00
Brighton & Hove Albion's Tariq Lamptey and Evan Ferguson pictured on February 11, 2023
Tottenham transfer news: Injury-hit Brighton man to replace Real Madrid target in January?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly exploring a move for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey, whom the Seagulls may have to sell on the cheap in January.
Nov 15, 23:41
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal on November 15, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks international record as Portugal star overtakes ex-Real Madrid teammate
Al-Nassr and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo breaks a men's international record thanks to the Selecao's 5-1 thrashing of Poland in the UEFA Nations League.
Nov 15, 23:19
Emma Raducanu reacts at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals on November 15, 2024
Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter inspire Great Britain to Billie Jean King Cup win over Germany
Great Britain surge into the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga as Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter seal a 2-0 victory over Germany.
Nov 15, 21:32
Pogba Provisionally Suspended For Anti-Doping Offence on October 5, 2024
Paul Pogba leaves Juventus: What next for the former Manchester United midfielder?
Juventus confirm that Paul Pogba's contract has been mutually terminated after the Frenchman's doping ban was reduced from four years to 18 months.
Nov 15, 20:32
Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on November 10, 2024
Lyon provisionally relegated from Ligue 1: Four players Premier League clubs could target in January
Sports Mole looks at four Lyon players Premier League teams could potentially target in January following news of their provisional relegation to Ligue 2.
Nov 15, 20:10
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard pictured on July 27, 2024
Arsenal attacker 'in talks' over new long-term contract after £29m transfer rejection
Arsenal are reportedly working to secure Belgian attacker Leandro Trossard to a new contract after his impressive form since joining from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nov 15, 18:04
Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur pictured on October 30, 2024
Tottenham dealt fresh injury concern as 26-year-old hurt on international duty
Tottenham Hotspur are handed yet another injury scare over key defender Cristian Romero, who came off at half time in Argentina's 2-1 loss to Paraguay.
Nov 15, 14:59
Critics have suggested Arsenal still need to buy a world class striker on November 12, 2024
Arsenal January transfer plan revealed as Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko deals discussed
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners need to bring in another striker next summer, but not necessarily a new starting forward.
Nov 15, 14:24
Harry Kane of Bayern Munich during his side's game against Benfica, on November 6, 2024
England lineup vs. Ireland: Predicted XI for Lee Carsley's last game including Harry Kane call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland.
Nov 15, 13:35
England's Ollie Watkins on November 14, 2024
Preview: England vs. Republic of Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between England and Republic of Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 13:26
Greece manager Ivan Jovanovic pictured on September 10, 2024
Preview: Finland vs. Greece - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Finland and Greece, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 09:29
Rafael Nadal pictured at the Davis Cup in November 2019
Davis Cup Finals 2024: Schedule, dates, TV and streaming, when is Rafael Nadal playing?
Sports Mole provides an in-depth guide to the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, including schedules, TV and streaming options and all the details surrounding Rafael Nadal's finale.
Nov 14, 15:40
Claudio Ranieri pictured on May 23, 2024
Claudio Ranieri set for Premier League reunion as 73-year-old comes out of retirement
Roma confirm that Claudio Ranieri has been appointed first-team manager until the end of the season, after which he will transition into an upstairs role.
Nov 14, 14:20
 Arsenal's defensive numbers have dropped dramatically since last season on November 12, 2024
Arsenal's backline decline: What is going wrong with Mikel Arteta's defence this season?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts explains what is going wrong with Arsenal's defence after their seventh Premier League game on the bounce without a clean sheet.
Nov 14, 13:34
England captain Harry Kane pictured on September 6, 2024
Harry Kane 'emerges as injury doubt' for England game after hitting out at withdrawals
England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is reportedly a doubt for Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash with Greece due to injury.
Nov 14, 11:46
AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring their second goal on September 12, 2021
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's top 10 goals of all time 12 years on from England bicycle kick
Sports Mole counts down the 10 best goals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's distinguished career to commemorate his bicycle kick against England.
Nov 14, 11:13
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong on April 21, 2024
Netherlands lineup vs. Hungary: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with Hungary.
Nov 14, 11:05
Tijjani Reijnders, Joshua Zirkzee and Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands celebrate on September 7, 2024
Preview: Netherlands vs. Hungary - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Netherlands and Hungary, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 10:55
Manchester City's Stefan Ortega pictured on October 23, 2024
Germany lineup vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Nov 14, 10:01