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Ben Horlock

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Ben Horlock is a sports news and features writer who holds a degree in sports journalism (BA Hons) from Southampton Solent University. Ben has been published across a wide variety of news outlets and websites including HITC, 90min, GiveMeSport, Betfair and Zoo Magazine. As well, Ben has worked in social media for four years in the sports gambling industry. For his sins, Ben is a QPR fan and is a keen follower of all the major European football leagues.

Articles by Ben Horlock (47)

Young Boys Vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups As Unai Emery’s Side Get Set For Maiden Champions League Adventure

After their brilliant comeback victory over Everton on Saturday, Aston Villa are perfectly primed for their first ever UEFA Champions League fixture against Young Boys. Villa are one of five debutants in 2024/25 and will fancy their chances against the Swiss side. Three wins in four Premier League outings see them head to the Wankdorf […]

Ben Horlock  •  50M
Paul Merson Aims Trophy Jibe Towards Ange Postecoglou After Arsenal’s NLD Victory

Paul Merson has claimed he has a better chance of winning Strictly Come Dancing than Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou lifting silverware this season.  The Sky Sports pundit aimed the trophy jibe towards the Australian manager after Gabriel Magalhaes’s header saw Arsenal take the bragging rights in the north London derby. After the 1-0 defeat to […]

Ben Horlock  •  3H
Sunderland Can Set A New Club Record With Victory Over Plymouth Argyle

A new Sunderland club record can be set on Saturday (September 14) with victory over Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle at Home Park.   The Black Cats have enjoyed an emphatic start to the new season, tasting victory in all four league fixtures. Régis Le Bris’ side are the only team in the EFL who can boast […]

Ben Horlock  •  13 Sep 2024
Enzo Maresca Claims The ‘Door Is Open’ For Ben Chilwell Return To Chelsea Group Training

The latest Ben Chilwell news via Enzo Maresca suggests the defender could be set for a return to Chelsea’s group training. Chilwell was told he had no future with the Blues by the Italian boss earlier this summer. However, he didn’t move on from the club in the transfer window. Now, the England defender looks […]

Ben Horlock  •  13 Sep 2024
Rafael Nadal Confirms His Withdrawal From The 2024 Laver Cup

Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he won’t be competing at the 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin, providing fresh concerns over his long-term future.  The Spaniard has endured a series of injuries this year which have restricted his time on court. Nadal’s last appearance came at the Paris Olympics. Furthermore, he has missed three of the […]

Ben Horlock  •  13 Sep 2024
Liverpool Boss Arne Slot Says It’s ‘Boring’ Talking About Contract Situations Of Star Trio

The latest Arne Slot press conference saw the Liverpool boss close down a reporter’s question when he was asked about player contract situations becoming a distraction.  Speaking ahead of the clash with Nottingham Forest, Slot was quick to admit it’s becoming ‘boring’ talking about the futures of his star players. In the summer, Mo Salah, […]

Ben Horlock  •  13 Sep 2024
Oxford United Forward On The Brink Of Creating EFL Championship History Ahead Of Stoke City Showdown

Mark Harris could break an EFL Championship record on September 14 against Stoke City at the Kassam Stadium.   The Oxford United forward has been in red-hot form in England’s second tier so far this season. In his four league appearances in 2024/25, Harris has netted a goal in every game. If Harris finds the back […]

Ben Horlock  •  13 Sep 2024
Arsenal Given Huge Boost Ahead Of The North London Derby As Mikel Arteta Signs New Deal

Mikel Arteta has committed his long-term future to Arsenal by signing a deal which will run until the summer of 2027.  The news will come as a huge relief to Gunners supporters. Arteta’s current deal had entered it’s last 12 months so any doubt and uncertainty has now been eliminated. A three-year extension has now […]

Ben Horlock  •  12 Sep 2024
Andy Murray Swaps Tennis Racket For Golf Clubs As He Gets Set For Celebrity Pro-Am

Since calling time on his tennis career after the Paris Olympics, Andy Murray is now set to feature at the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am. The two-time Wimbledon winner will team up with fellow Scot Robert MacIntyre at the event in Wentworth on September 18. Murray only announced his retirement in August. However, the 37-year-old […]

Ben Horlock  •  12 Sep 2024
US Open Champion Jannik Sinner Praises New Tennis Era Claiming It’s ‘Good For The Sport’

Still revelling in his 2024 US Open success, Jannik Sinner claims that the transition of new tennis Grand Slam champions will be ‘good for the sport.’ Sinner claimed his second major of the year after getting the bettor of Taylor Fritz in New York. All this despite the Italian’s anti-doping allegations that were making the […]

Ben Horlock  •  12 Sep 2024