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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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Arsenal Women's Stina Blackstenius celebrates scoring on May 24, 2025
Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona: Highlights, player of the match, stats as Slegers's super subs win Women's Champions League final
Super subs Stina Blackstenius and Beth Mead make the difference as Arsenal shock Barcelona 1-0 to win the Women's Champions League.
19:04
Real Madrid's Rodrygo on December 22, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Rodrygo 'worries' emerge as Andrea Berta faces huge financial decision
Arsenal are reportedly concerned that Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo might have reservations about joining the Gunners this summer.
18:27
Brazil and Monaco's Vanderson pictured on October 13, 2024
Tottenham 'contemplate £25m defensive transfer' which could aid Man City replacement mission
Tottenham Hotspur supposedly throw their hat into the ring for a £25m Ligue 1 defender, which could potentially help out Manchester City.
18:09
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou pictured on May 1, 2025
Tottenham dealt three new injury blows before Brighton clash as Ange Postecoglou delivers update on future
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou reveals a triple injury setback for his side and discusses his own future ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Brighton.
17:43
Sunderland's Tom Watson celebrates scoring on May 24, 2025
Sheffield United 1-2 Sunderland: Highlights, man of the match, stats from extraordinary Championship playoff final comeback
Tom Watson scores a sensational injury-time winner as the Black Cats complete a dramatic turnaround to beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship playoff final.
17:14
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates on April 27, 2025
Team News: Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Crystal Palace.
16:00
Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates on April 10, 2025
Team News: Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea.
16:00
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected on May 7, 2025
Team News: Southampton vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Arsenal.
16:00
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou pictured on May 21, 2025
Team News: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton & Hove Albion injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion.
16:00
Charles Watts/Tyler Dibling composite image
Arsenal sent Tyler Dibling transfer message ahead of Southampton clash following £100m reveal
Arsenal expert Charles Watts comments on the possibility of the Gunners signing Southampton's Tyler Dibling ahead of Sunday's Premier League game.
13:37
Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during his side's Premier League match against Leicester City, on April 20, 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold's five best Liverpool goals ahead of possible final Reds appearance
Sports Mole takes a look at Trent Alexander-Arnold's five best goals for Liverpool ahead of his possible final appearance for the club.
13:00
Sergio Aguero scores for Manchester City against Queens Park Rangers on May 13, 2012
Premier League final day: The 10 most dramatic last games including Aguero, Tevez, Gundogan heroics
Ahead of the last day of the 2024-25 Premier League season, Sports Mole looks at the 10 most dramatic moments from previous final days.
11:33
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on May 11, 2025
Jurgen Klopp chastises Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold in Arsenal draw
Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reveals his reaction to hearing Trent Alexander-Arnold booed by his own fans in the Reds' 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
23:50
Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo celebrate on May 25, 2024
Man United 20-year-old 'certain' to leave as Red Devils make £55m transfer demand
Manchester United reportedly look 'certain' to sell highly-rated midfielder Kobbie Mainoo in the wake of their devastating Europa League final defeat.
23:29
Germany's Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz celebrate the team's first goal on June 14, 2024 [IMAGO]
Liverpool make 'formal approach' for club-record £126m transfer which could trigger Arne Slot formation change
Liverpool reportedly enter discussions with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for Florian Wirtz, whom they would have to make their most expensive signing in history.
23:07
Napoli's Scott McTominay pictured on May 23, 2025
Napoli 2-0 Cagliari: Scott McTominay scores magnificent bicycle kick as Antonio Conte's men clinch Serie A title
Scott McTominay scores a sensational bicycle kick as Napoli beat Cagliari 2-0 to win the Serie A title and dethrone Inter Milan, who beat Como on Friday.
21:48
Lewis Dunk of Brighton & Hove Albion and Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match on February 10, 2024
Tottenham vs. Brighton: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Spurs and Brighton, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
May 23, 17:50
Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro on September 22, 2024
Brighton lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Joao Pedro decision confirmed
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
May 23, 17:34
Son Heung-min celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on January 15, 2025
Tottenham lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Ange Postecoglou makes 10 changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
May 23, 17:24
Tottenham Hotspur celebrate winning the Europa League final on May 21, 2025
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 17:14
Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 14, 2024
Chelsea lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Christopher Nkunku call made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
May 23, 15:55
Nottingham Forest's Murillo on August 28, 2024
Nottingham Forest lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after Murillo update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Nottingham Forest could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
May 23, 15:46
Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Reece James pictured on October 27, 2024
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 15:36
Arsenal's Rob Holding and Southampton's Theo Walcott pictured in April 2023
Southampton vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Southampton, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
May 23, 14:56
Arsenal defender William Saliba on September 22, 2024
Arsenal lineup vs. Southampton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kieran Tierney, Ethan Nwaneri start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
May 23, 14:41
Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis pictured on September 21, 2024
Southampton lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as double blow confirmed
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Southampton could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
May 23, 14:32
Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring on May 3, 2025
Preview: Southampton vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 14:22
Charles Watts/Leah Williamson composite image
Arsenal vs. Barcelona: How Renee Slegers's Gunners can pull off seismic shock in Women's Champions League final
Arsenal expert Charles Watts details how the Gunners' women's team can stun Barcelona and win the Champions League in Saturday's blockbuster final.
May 23, 14:01
Carlos Alcaraz poses with the trophy after winning the French Open on June 9, 2024
French Open: Can you name every men's singles champion since 1968?
Sports Mole challenges you to name every French Open men's champion since 1968.
May 23, 13:37
Liverpool's Wataru Endo and Crystal Palace's Jeffrey Schlupp pictured in December 2023
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League showdown
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Liverpool, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
May 23, 13:31
Ivan Toney on August 31, 2024
England squad announced: Thomas Tuchel's winners and losers for Andorra, Senegal fixtures
England boss Thomas Tuchel reveals his squad for June's matches with Andorra and Senegal.
May 23, 09:59
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on April 27, 2025
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Mohamed Salah's record against the Eagles
Ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, Sports Mole takes a closer look at Mohamed Salah's record against the Eagles.
May 23, 09:46
Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton on April 26, 2025
Crystal Palace lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League finale including Wharton, Guehi updates
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
May 23, 09:18
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on May 11, 2025
Liverpool lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League finale including Trent Alexander-Arnold decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
May 23, 09:08
Liverpool manager Arne Slot and head of rehab physiotherapy Lee Nobes celebrate  on April 27, 2025
Preview: Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 08:57
Bologna's Dan Ndoye pictured on October 6, 2024
Man United transfer news: 'Interest rekindled' in £33.6m Serie A attacker and ex-Joshua Zirkzee teammate
Manchester United reportedly rekindle their interest in a former teammate of Joshua Zirkzee's, who, they tried and failed to bring to Old Trafford in 2024.
May 22, 18:22
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on August 31, 2024
Arsenal, Man United dealt serious Viktor Gyokeres transfer blow by relative of Sporting striker
Arsenal and Manchester United are dealt a major blow in their pursuits of Sporting Lisbon centre-forward Viktor Gyokeres by the player's uncle.
May 22, 18:00
Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams on August 15, 2024
Nico Williams latest: Barcelona chief makes bold transfer claim amid £49m Real Madrid battle
Barcelona sporting director Deco claims that Athletic Bilbao attacker Nico Williams gave no indication that he wanted to join the Blaugrana last year.
May 22, 17:40
Charles Watts/Rodrygo composite
Rodrygo to Arsenal transfer given seal of approval as Mikel Arteta told to repeat Declan Rice trick
Arsenal should have no qualms about paying £20m or £30m over the odds to sign reported target Rodrygo from Real Madrid this summer, Gunners expert Charles Watts believes.
May 22, 14:50
Emma Raducanu reacts in August 2024
French Open 2025 draw completed: Emma Raducanu, Jack Draper, Jannik Sinner learn first-round fates
The draw for the 2025 French Open is completed, as Emma Raducanu, Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner all learn their first-round fates and potential paths to glory.
May 22, 14:01