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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 Chris Wood celebrates after scoring on October 25, 2024
Nottingham Forest XI vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Nottingham Forest could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Nov 8, 16:09
Liverpool's Diogo Jota pictured on October 20, 2024
Diogo Jota could miss two huge Liverpool matches as Arne Slot gives injury update
Liverpool manager Arne Slot admits that Diogo Jota might not return from his abdominal injury until a couple of weeks after the international break.
Nov 8, 15:31
Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on October 22, 2024
Mikel Arteta delivers triple Arsenal injury update as Declan Rice hint dropped before Chelsea
Mikel Arteta reveals that Declan Rice is yet to return to training ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea while giving updates on two other injured Gunners.
Nov 8, 15:07
Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis celebrates scoring the opening goal on October 29, 2024
Team News: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Southampton 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 Southampton.
Nov 8, 15:00
Bournemouth's Ryan Christie reacts on October 19, 2024
Team News: Brentford vs. Bournemouth 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 Brentford and Bournemouth.
Nov 8, 15:00
Chilli Jesson press shot
Premier League GW11 predictions: Chelsea-Arsenal in five-goal thriller as Liverpool slip up
Sports Mole takes on singer/songwriter and Indie rocker Chilli Jesson for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 11 of the 2024-25 season.
Nov 8, 12:47
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo in October 2024.
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 12:39
Jordan Ayew of Leicester City celebrates scoring against Ipswich Town, on November 2, 2024
Leicester lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Steve Cooper makes changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leicester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Nov 8, 11:35
Manchester United's Amad Diallo on November 7, 2024
Man United lineup vs. Leicester: Predicted XI for Ruud van Nistelrooy's last game in charge
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Nov 8, 11:26
Manchester United interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy on November 7, 2024
Preview: Manchester United vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 11:18
Ipswich Town's Emyr Huws and Tottenham Hotspur's Tashan Oakley-Booth pictured on September 3, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Ipswich Town: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Tottenham Hotspur and Ipswich Town.
Nov 8, 10:43
Ipswich Town midfielder Kalvin Phillips in action in August 2024.
Ipswich Town lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kalvin Phillips replacement decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Ipswich Town could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 8, 10:15
Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero pictured on September 15, 2024
Tottenham lineup vs. Ipswich Town: 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 Ipswich Town.
Nov 8, 10:07
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou pictured on November 3, 2024
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 09:58
Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile pictured on April 23, 2024
Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Nov 8, 09:15
Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring on September 25, 2024
Arsenal lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Rice, Odegaard calls made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League London derby against Chelsea.
Nov 8, 08:53
Chelsea's Cole Palmer reacts on November 3, 2024
Chelsea lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Cole Palmer decision made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League London derby against Arsenal.
Nov 8, 08:46
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 2, 2024
Preview: Chelsea vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 08:36
Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero pictured on November 3, 2024
Tottenham injury list and return dates for Ipsich: Romero, Werner, Moore latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town.
Nov 8, 08:00
Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi and Donyell Malen pictured on August 10, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Blues make £42m Dortmund star priority target for 2025?
Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi emerges as Chelsea's number one transfer target for the summer of 2025, according to a report.
Nov 7, 18:25
Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior pictured on September 19, 2024
Arsenal 'set £21m asking price' for out-of-favour defender amid Serie A interest
Arsenal reportedly lay out their price demands for out-of-favour defender Jakub Kiwior, who is being heavily linked with a return to Italy in 2025.
Nov 7, 18:04
Arsenal's Declan Rice warms up on August 11, 2024
Arsenal receive major Declan Rice injury update ahead of Chelsea showdown
Arsenal reportedly learn that midfield fulcrum Declan Rice has suffered a broken toe and are sweating over his fitness for the trip to Chelsea this weekend.
Nov 7, 17:44
Kostas Tsimikas appears to have overtaken Robertson as Liverpool's first-choice left-back on November 6, 2024
Liverpool have three replacements for Andy Robertson as Arne Slot told transfer priority
Liverpool manager Arne Slot must sign a new left-back either in the January transfer window or the summer, according to Reds expert David Lynch.
Nov 7, 16:51
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe reacts on November 5, 2024
Kylian Mbappe out of France squad: Didier Deschamps explains Real Madrid star's shock snub
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe is left out of the France squad for their Nations League matches against Israel and Italy in what Didier Deschamps labels a one-off decision.
Nov 7, 15:12
England's Cole Palmer pictured in July 2024
England squad confirmed: The winners and losers from Lee Carsley's final selection
England confirm a 26-man squad for their Nations League matches with Greece and the Republic of Ireland, as Declan Rice and Cole Palmer both make the cut.
Nov 7, 14:00
Bristol Rovers head coach Matt Taylor pictured on September 28, 2024
Preview: Bristol Rovers vs. Lincoln City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Bristol Rovers and Lincoln City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 7, 13:26
Southampton's Adam Lallana warms up on October 26, 2024
Southampton lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League basement battle
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Southampton could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Nov 7, 12:18
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Hwang Hee-chan pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolves lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for Premier League basement battle
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
Nov 7, 12:08
Adam Armstrong celebrates scoring for Southampton on November 2, 2024
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 7, 12:00
Kepa Arrizabalaga in action for Bournemouth on August 31, 2024
Bournemouth lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League game
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bournemouth could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
Nov 7, 11:20
Brentford's Kristoffer Ajer on September 14, 2024
Brentford lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League game
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brentford could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Nov 7, 11:13
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring against Manchester City on November 2, 2024
Preview: Brentford vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 7, 11:05
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Aston Villa's John McGinn pictured on December 26, 2022
Liverpool vs. Aston Villa: Mohamed Salah's record against the Lions
Sports Mole looks at Mohamed Salah's record against Aston Villa for Liverpool.
Nov 7, 10:23
Sheffield United head coach Chris Wilder on November 2, 2024
Liverpool vs. Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Liverpool and Aston Villa.
Nov 7, 10:05
Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa, October 2024
Aston Villa lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Nov 7, 09:39
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez pictured on July 11, 2024
Liverpool lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Nov 7, 09:31
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024
Preview: Liverpool vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 7, 09:23
Arsenal's Declan Rice reacts on September 25, 2024
Arsenal injury list and return dates for Chelsea: Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, Raheem Sterling
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Nov 7, 08:42
Arsenal's Mikel Merino and Inter Milan's Yann Sommer clash on November 6, 2024
Inter 1-0 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta slams Mikel Merino penalty decisions after Yann Sommer 'punch'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta slams the decisions to deny his side a penalty and award Inter Milan a spot kick in their 1-0 loss to the Nerazzurri in the Champions League.
Nov 6, 23:09