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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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SM / DL Arne Slot Fabian Hurzeler
Arne Slot told how Liverpool can beat Brighton as Fabian Hurzeler transfer parallels drawn
Liverpool expert David Lynch highlights the one key area that could help the Reds get over the line in Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nov 1, 14:35
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Chelsea's Pedro Neto on November 3, 2024
Manchester United vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between long-time Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.
Nov 1, 13:07
Liverpool's Federico Chiesa pictured on September 21, 2024
Liverpool's Federico Chiesa blow confirmed as Arne Slot gives triple injury update
Liverpool manager Arne Slot delivers a negative fitness update on attacker Federico Chiesa ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nov 1, 12:36
Newcastle United players celebrate after an own goal on October 30, 2024
Team News: Newcastle United 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 Newcastle United and Arsenal.
Nov 1, 12:30
Arsenal defender Ben White on September 22, 2024
Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta provides mixed Ben White, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel updates
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivers a mixed injury update ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Nov 1, 12:16
Manchester City's Savinho on October 30, 2024
Man City 'handed huge Savinho injury boost' as attacker's recovery timeline revealed
Manchester City reportedly learn that Savinho will be out for a maximum of two weeks with the ankle sprain he suffered against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup.
Nov 1, 11:53
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in March 2024
Tottenham vs. Aston Villa: Son Heung-min's record against the Lions
Sports Mole looks at Son Heung-min's record against Aston Villa for Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 1, 11:25
Tottenham Hotspur's Guglielmo Vicario and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins clash on March 31, 2024
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.
Nov 1, 11:09
Louisa Roach press shot
Premier League GW10 predictions: Ruud van Nistelrooy draws a blank as Big Six side slip up
Sports Mole takes on She Drew The Gun lead singer Louisa Roach for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 10 of the 2024-25 season.
Nov 1, 10:49
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 21, 2024
Aston Villa lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 1, 10:37
Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven pictured on September 29, 2024
Tottenham lineup vs. Aston Villa: 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 Aston Villa.
Nov 1, 10:30
Tottenham Hotspur's Pape Sarr celebrates scoring on October 30, 2024
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 1, 10:22
Chelsea's Jadon Sancho in action on October 20, 2024
Chelsea lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League blockbuster
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Nov 1, 09:44
Manchester United's Christian Eriksen reacts on October 19, 2024
Man United lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Ruud van Nistelrooy's first Premier League game
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Nov 1, 09:37
Manchester United assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy pictured on August 10, 2024
Preview: Manchester United vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 1, 09:28
Real Madrid's Andriy Lunin pictured on October 26, 2024
Real Madrid transfer news: Andriy Lunin to be part of £67m goalkeeper swap?
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is apparently wanted by Porto as a replacement for Diogo Costa, who has been linked with Barcelona and Manchester United.
Nov 1, 08:42
AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders pictured on October 22, 2024
Arne Slot 'eyeing £17m Liverpool reunion' as Martin Zubimendi transfer plan revealed
Liverpool reportedly earmark AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders as an ideal alternative to Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi.
Nov 1, 08:19
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes pictured on October 27, 2024
Arsenal "working overtime" to execute January transfer plan after latest injury blow
Arsenal are reportedly working to strengthen their defensive ranks in the January transfer window following an injury to Gabriel Magalhaes.
Nov 1, 07:56
SM / DL Darwin Nunez
Arne Slot 'cannot ask for more' from Darwin Nunez as Diogo Jota Liverpool prediction made
Liverpool expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole that Darwin Nunez can consistently challenge Diogo Jota for the number nine spot under Arne Slot.
Oct 31, 15:15
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on August 31, 2024
Arsenal handed major Martin Odegaard injury boost as captain's return date 'revealed'
Arsenal are reportedly hopeful that captain Martin Odegaard will be back from his ankle injury in time to face Inter Milan in the Champions League next week.
Oct 31, 13:33
Manchester United minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe on October 6, 2024
Man United 'considered three managers' before Ruben Amorim as announcement 'imminent'
Manchester United reportedly considered hiring three other managers before pressing ahead with their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim.
Oct 31, 13:00
Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven reacts on October 30, 2024
Tottenham's January transfer priority 'revealed' after Micky van de Ven injury blow
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly make signing a centre-back their number one priority in the January transfer window.
Oct 31, 12:40
Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi pictured on October 22, 2024
Real Madrid, Liverpool 'locked in £57m transfer battle' amid Trent Alexander-Arnold uncertainty
Manchester City, Liverpool and Real Madrid reportedly show an interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi in the summer transfer window.
Oct 31, 12:21
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba on March 31, 2024
Liverpool vs. Brighton: Mohamed Salah's record against the Seagulls
Sports Mole takes a look at Mohamed Salah's record against Brighton & Hove Albion for Liverpool.
Oct 31, 11:26
Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze is taken off with an injury on October 30, 2024
Crystal Palace lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Eze, Wharton calls
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Oct 31, 10:59
Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Jose Sa on October 20, 2024
Wolves lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Oct 31, 10:50
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil pictured on October 26, 2024
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 10:43
Arsenal's Jorginho and Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes pictured on February 24, 2024
Newcastle United vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Newcastle United and Arsenal.
Oct 31, 10:00
Brighton & Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk pictured on October 26, 2024
Brighton lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Oct 31, 09:59
Liverpool's Andy Robertson goes down after sustaining an injury on September 28, 2024
Liverpool lineup vs. Brighton: 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 Brighton & Hove Albion.
Oct 31, 09:50
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates after scoring on October 30, 2024
Preview: Liverpool vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 09:42
Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield during the EFL Cup match against Northampton Town on August 13, 2024
Preview: Wycombe Wanderers vs. York City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Wycombe Wanderers and York City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 09:15
Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann pictured on July 23, 2024
Preview: Barrow vs. Doncaster Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Barrow and Doncaster Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 09:00
Newcastle United's Alexander Isak on October 19, 2024
Newcastle lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Newcastle United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Oct 31, 08:55
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes pictured on October 27, 2024
Arsenal lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Oct 31, 08:48
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring on October 30, 2024
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 08:39
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with the Commissioner's Trophy after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in game four to win the 2024 MLB World Series on October 31, 2024
World Series 2024: Los Angeles Dodgers end 36-year streak with captivating comeback
The Los Angeles Dodgers pull off a phenomenal Game 5 turnaround against the New York Yankees to win the 2024 World Series with a 4-1 triumph.
Oct 31, 07:45
Liverpool's Diogo Jota pictured on October 20, 2024
Liverpool injury list and return dates for Brighton: Alisson, Chiesa, Jota latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Oct 31, 06:30
Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven reacts on October 30, 2024
Tottenham injury news and return dates for Aston Villa: Van de Ven, Son, Spence
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Oct 31, 06:15
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann on September 22, 2024
Thursday's Copa del Rey predictions including Vic vs. Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Copa del Rey fixtures, including Vic vs. Atletico Madrid.
Oct 31, 06:05