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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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Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison is treated for an injury on April 17, 2025
Tottenham injury, suspension list and return dates for Nottingham Forest: James Maddison, Son latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
3 hours ago
Liverpool's Vitezslav Jaros and Caoimhin Kelleher pictured on February 1, 2025
Liverpool 'readying new contract offer' for 23-year-old after Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah renewals
Liverpool reportedly intend to offer one of their goalkeepers a contract extension after successfully tying down Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk to fresh terms.
16 hours ago
Eintracht Frankfurt's Kaua Santos pictured on April 13, 2025
Man United, Tottenham 'hold talks' to sign 6ft 6in goalkeeper after Europa League heroics
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly both make enquiries over a summer deal for a highly-rated Bundesliga goalkeeper.
16 hours ago
Ipswich Town's Liam Delap pictured on February 1, 2025
Liam Delap 'prefers two clubs' over Man United as Ruben Amorim dealt £30m transfer setback
Ipswich Town's Liam Delap would supposedly rather join two Premier League clubs over Manchester United, handing Ruben Amorim a £30m setback.
16 hours ago
Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United and Youri Tielemans of Aston Villa pictured on December 26, 2024
Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
20 hours ago
Jacob Murphy celebrates after scoring for Newcastle United on April 16, 2025
Newcastle lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash under Jason Tindall
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Newcastle United could line up for Saturday's Premier League match against Aston Villa.
20 hours ago
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 21, 2024
Aston Villa lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Emery makes Watkins decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League match against Newcastle United.
20 hours ago
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured on April 12, 2025
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
20 hours ago
Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth is tackled by Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace on December 26, 2024
Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
22 hours ago
Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert in action on December 26, 2024
Bournemouth lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Justin Kluivert call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bournemouth could line up for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Crystal Palace.
22 hours ago
 England Euro 2024 squad File photo dated 26-03-2024 of Adam Wharton[IMAGO]
Crystal Palace lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League battle as Adam Wharton returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Bournemouth.
22 hours ago
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo celebrates with Milos Kerkez on April 14, 2025
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
22 hours ago
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk on April 6, 2025
Virgil van Dijk's contract length, wages revealed as Liverpool captain speaks out after signing new deal
Virgil van Dijk speaks out after signing a new contract at Liverpool, and the details of the Dutchman's renewal have also been revealed.
22 hours ago
Brighton & Hove Albion's Lewis Dunk and Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard pictured on December 27, 2024
Brentford vs. Brighton & Hove Albion: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Brighton, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
23 hours ago
Brighton & Hove Albion's Jan Paul van Hecke on September 22, 2024
Brighton lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Fabian Hurzeler receives defensive boost
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday's Premier League encounter with Brentford.
24 hours ago
Brentford's Michael Kayode on February 26, 2025
Brentford lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Thomas Frank makes one change
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brentford could line up for Saturday's Premier League encounter with Brighton & Hove Albion.
24 hours ago
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on March 15, 2025
Preview: Brentford vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
1 day ago
Nigel Winterburn/Myles Lewis-Skelly composite
Myles Lewis-Skelly backed for starring World Cup role after Real Madrid heroics as Arsenal position change mooted
Arsenal phenom Myles Lewis-Skelly is backed to become England's first-choice left-back for the 2026 World Cup by a Gunners legend in that position.
1 day ago
Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori walks off with an injury on October 23, 2024
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Ipswich clash: Jorginho, Riccardo Calafiori latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with Ipswich Town.
1 day ago
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on October 23, 2024
Liverpool injury, suspension list and return dates for Leicester: Alexander-Arnold, Nunez, Gomez latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
1 day ago
Son Heung-Min celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Hoffenheim on January 23, 2025
Son Heung-min to miss out on Tottenham record as Ange Postecoglou confirms Europa League injury blow
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min will miss out on breaking a club record set by Harry Kane as Ange Postecoglou confirms a new injury blow.
1 day ago
Real Madrid's Rodrygo on December 22, 2024
Liverpool receive Rodrygo transfer approval from Real Madrid legend despite Mohamed Salah contract extension
Liverpool are told that Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo would be an ideal fit for the Premier League amid reports linking the Brazilian with a switch to Anfield.
2 days ago
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on February 1, 2025
Liverpool receive double training boost for Leicester clash as Trent Alexander-Arnold video emerges
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is among two Reds players back in training, suggesting that he will feature for the Reds before joining Real Madrid.
2 days ago
Nigel Winterburn/Mikel Arteta composite
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal legacy "up there" with Arsene Wenger if Gunners win Champions League
Arsenal winning the Champions League would "elevate" Mikel Arteta to Arsene Wenger and George Graham levels of fame, Gunners legend Nigel Winterburn tells Sports Mole.
3 days ago
Cameron Norrie pictured on July 18, 2024
Cameron Norrie eliminated from Barcelona Open as three Brits defeated on Tuesday
Cameron Norrie and Sonay Kartal are among three British players to suffer defeats at their respective tournaments on Tuesday.
3 days ago
Declan Rice celebrates scoring for Arsenal on April 8, 2025
Team News: Real Madrid vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Arsenal.
3 days ago
Jacob Fearnley pictured on January 17, 2025
Preview: Jacob Fearnley vs. Alex de Minaur - prediction, form, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Barcelona Open second-round match between Jacob Fearnley and Alex de Minaur, including predictions, form and their tournament so far.
3 days ago
Nigel Winterburn/Liam Delap composite
Arsenal sent "two strikers" transfer message as Gunners great shoots down legend's suggestion
Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn disagrees with a former teammate's suggestion that the Gunners could move for two strikers in the summer transfer window.
3 days ago
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on April 6, 2025
Premier League Team of the Week: Kevin De Bruyne, Virgil van Dijk, Thomas Partey
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 32, including Kevin De Bruyne, Virgil van Dijk and Thomas Partey.
3 days ago
Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior and William Saliba pictured on April 8, 2025
Arsenal aiming to set new Champions League clean sheet record in Real Madrid second leg
Arsenal could achieve an unprecedented feat against Real Madrid in the Champions League when they tackle Los Blancos in Wednesday's quarter-final second leg.
4 days ago
Paris Saint-Germain's Desire Doue on February 19, 2025
Team News: Aston Villa vs. Paris Saint-Germain injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain.
4 days ago
Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring for Barcelona on February 17, 2025
Team News: Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona.
4 days ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on February 22, 2025
Arsenal midfielder 'definitely out' of Real Madrid second leg as Mikel Arteta sweats over two injuries
Arsenal reportedly learn that one of their experienced midfielders will be unavailable for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Real Madrid.
4 days ago
Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich and Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu pictured on November 1, 2022
Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.
4 days ago
Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez pictured on February 15, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr identify Reds man as 'most likely' Vinicius alternative
A Liverpool attacker apparently emerges as a target for Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr if they cannot persuade Vinicius Junior to join from Real Madrid.
4 days ago
Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford celebrates on February 28, 2025
Marcus Rashford swap possibility emerges as 'sensational' interest in Man United attacker revealed
A surprise Premier League team could reportedly offer Marcus Rashford an escape route from Manchester United if Aston Villa do not take up their permanent option.
4 days ago
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham on September 21, 2024
Jude Bellingham involved in 'heated clash' with Real Madrid teammate before crucial Arsenal Champions League clash
Jude Bellingham is allegedly involved in a training ground bust-up with a Real Madrid teammate ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Arsenal.
4 days ago
Cameron Norrie pictured on July 18, 2024
Preview: Barcelona Open: Karen Khachanov vs. Cameron Norrie - predictions, form, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Barcelona Open first-round match between Karen Khachanov and Cameron Norrie, including predictions, form and their head-to-head record.
4 days ago
Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on December 10, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Arsenal: Best stats ahead of Champions League quarter-final second leg
Sports Mole looks at the best stats relating to Real Madrid vs. Arsenal ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg.
4 days ago
Arsenal's Thierry Henry and Real Madrid's Ronaldo pictured on February 21, 2006
Real Madrid vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Real Madrid.
4 days ago