Ben Knapton
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Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: "Vibes" verdict delivered as PSG looms for Mikel Arteta
Arsenal's Premier League London derby with Crystal Palace on Wednesday night has "pre-season vibes" written all over it, expert Charles Watts claims.
15 hours ago
Bukayo Saka injury scare triggers Jack Wilshere memories as Arsenal warned of "long-term effects"
Arsenal expert Charles Watts admits that he is concerned about potential long-term concerns for Bukayo Saka following Leif Davis's dreadful tackle on the 23-year-old.
1 day ago
New Trent Alexander-Arnold Real Madrid theory emerges after wild Liverpool celebrations in Leicester win
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold may be having second thoughts about joining Real Madrid, a former England defender theorises.
1 day ago
Arsenal midfielder may have played last game for Gunners as Mikel Arteta gives triple injury update
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta provides the latest on Bukayo Saka, Jorginho and Riccardo Calafiori ahead of Wednesday's Premier League showdown with Crystal Palace.
1 day ago
Man United 'looking good' for 18-year-old striker signing as Ruben Amorim seeks Chido Obi Martin repeat
Manchester United are reportedly 'looking good' for the signing of an 18-year-old attacking starlet during the summer transfer window.
1 day ago
Man City 'set apart' in transfer battle for £38.7m defender amid Real Madrid, Premier League competition
Manchester City will reportedly face competition from a fellow Premier League Big Six club in the race to sign Lazio defender Mario Gila this summer.
1 day ago
Man United 'plotting £38m swoop' for 'Argentine Phil Foden' as key Ruben Amorim advantage emerges
Manchester United reportedly consider making a move for a 17-year-old Argentine starlet who has been likened to Manchester City's Phil Foden.
1 day ago
Premier League Team of the Week: Martin Odegaard, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ollie Watkins
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 33 of the 2024-25 season, including Martin Odegaard, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ollie Watkins.
1 day ago
Team News: Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
2 days ago
Tuesday's La Liga predictions including Barcelona vs. Mallorca
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's La Liga fixtures, including Barcelona vs. Mallorca.
2 days ago
Sverre Nypan: Arsenal snub exposes specific Gunners transfer failing amid Aston Villa 'progress'
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts explains why he is not "losing sleep" over the Gunners missing out on the signature of talented Rosenborg midfielder Sverre Nypan.
2 days ago
Liverpool fans told to "accept" Trent Alexander-Arnold Real Madrid decision after Leicester bedlam
Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid is defended by a former England full-back following his wonder goal against Leicester City.
2 days ago
Man United 'reignite interest' in £64m Andre Onana replacement with Europa League 'scouting mission'
Manchester United reportedly reignite their interest in a former goalkeeper target as speculation rages surrounding the future of Andre Onana.
3 days ago
Liverpool given green light to sign 29-year-old on free transfer as summer exit decision confirmed
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah confirms his next move amid speculation that Liverpool are pushing to sign him on a free transfer this summer.
3 days ago
Arsenal transfer news: Andrea Berta in 'behind-the-scenes' talks to beat Man United to 26-year-old
Arsenal reportedly open 'behind-the-scenes talks' to acquire one of their leading striker targets in the summer transfer window.
3 days ago
Kingsley Coman to Arsenal transfer verdict delivered as Gunners tipped for 'very aggressive' summer
Arsenal expert Charles Watts delivers his verdict on the Gunners potentially making a move for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman in the summer transfer window.
3 days ago
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between London rivals Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
3 days ago
Crystal Palace lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby as Chris Richards replacement decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Wednesday's Premier League London derby with Arsenal.
3 days ago
Arsenal lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby as big Bukayo Saka call made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Premier League London derby with Crystal Palace.
3 days ago
Preview: Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
3 days ago
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Crystal Palace: Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
3 days ago
Chelsea transfer news: £25m deal 'triggered' thanks to Fulham win as Enzo Maresca faces £5m call
Chelsea's £25m obligation to buy Jadon Sancho from Manchester United is reportedly triggered, but the Blues can still back out of the deal.
3 days ago
Mohamed Salah transfer truth revealed as Liverpool legend 'fits identity' of Saudi Pro League
A Saudi Pro League chief reveals the truth behind the country's pursuit of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah following the Egyptian's contract extension at Anfield.
3 days ago
Real Madrid plotting highly ambitious Man City transfer as 'perfect' Toni Kroos replacement identified
Real Madrid are apparently plotting a highly audacious move for a Manchester City midfielder as Toni Kroos's successor during the summer transfer window.
3 days ago
Team News: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Nottingham Forest injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest.
3 days ago
Easter Sunday's Turkish Super Lig predictions including Fenerbahce vs. Kayserispor
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Turkish Super Lig fixtures, including Fenerbahce vs. Kayserispor.
4 days ago
Easter Sunday's La Liga predictions including Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's La Liga fixtures, including Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao.
4 days ago
Easter Sunday's Serie A predictions including AC Milan vs. Atalanta BC
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Serie A fixtures, including AC Milan vs. Atalanta BC.
4 days ago
Easter Sunday's Bundesliga predictions including Borussia Dortmund vs. Borussia Monchengladbach
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Bundesliga fixtures, including Borussia Dortmund vs. Borussia Monchengladbach.
4 days ago
Easter Sunday's Ligue 1 predictions including Saint-Etienne vs. Lyon
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Ligue 1 fixtures, including Saint-Etienne vs. Lyon.
4 days ago
Easter Sunday's Premier League predictions including Man United vs. Wolves
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Premier League fixtures, including Manchester United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers.
4 days ago
Jakub Kiwior Arsenal exit discussed as 'suspect' claim made after Real Madrid heroics
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts discusses Jakub Kiwior's future at the club after his heroic performances against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
4 days ago
Real Madrid 'handed major Xabi Alonso boost' as Carlo Ancelotti prepares for Florentino Perez showdown talks
Real Madrid apparently receive a major boost in their efforts to lure Xabi Alonso away from Bayer Leverkusen to replace Carlo Ancelotti this summer.
4 days ago
Man United explore 'shock' Marcus Rashford swap deal that could harm Liverpool's transfer plans
Manchester United reportedly give consideration to an audacious Marcus Rashford swap transfer which could also have an impact on Liverpool.
4 days ago
Team News: Leicester City vs. Liverpool 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 Leicester City and Liverpool.
4 days ago
Liam Delap to Arsenal transfer verdict delivered ahead of Ipswich Town Premier League clash
Arsenal signing Liam Delap from Ipswich Town this summer would not "go down brilliantly" with the majority of fans, expert Charles Watts believes.
4 days ago
Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Ollie Watkins equals club Premier League record
Ollie Watkins equals a club record as Aston Villa respond to their Champions League heartbreak with a 4-1 thrashing of Premier League top-five rivals Newcastle United.
4 days ago
West Ham 1-1 Southampton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Saints avoid unwanted Premier League points record
Southampton ensure that they would not finish the season with the worst-ever Premier League points total as they strike late to hold West Ham United to a 1-1 draw.
4 days ago
Everton 0-2 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as O'Reilly, Kovacic strike late for champions
Nico O'Reilly and Mateo Kovacic save Manchester City's bacon with two late goals as the Premier League champions conquer Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park.
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