Benjamin Barkworth

Benjamin Barkworth

Joined: Aug 11, 2016

Freelance football journalist with a keen interest in most things related to the sport. Messi is the greatest.

MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 1: Marcelo of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Real Madrid v Leganes at the Santiago Bernabeu on September 1, 2018 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Real Madrid would be the winners from a Marcelo-Alex Sandro swap deal

CHARLOTTE, NC - JULY 22: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Divock Origi of Liverpool competes with Abdou Diallo of Borussia Dortmund during the International Champions Cup 2018 match between Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund at Bank of America Stadium on July 22, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Borussia Dortmund consider Divock Origi as solution to striker problem

Atletico Madrid's players celebrate after winning the UEFA Super Cup football match Atletico de Madrid vs Real Madrid CF at the Lillekula Stadium in Tallinn, Estonia, on August 15, 2018. (Photo by Raddad Jebarah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Analysis: UEFA Super Cup result was pivotal for both sides

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri looks on during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Chelsea FC at John Smith's Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Could this be Chelsea’s lineup against Arsenal?

MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 11: Real Madrid line up prior to start the Santiago Bernabeu Trophy between Real Madrid CF and AC Milan at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 11, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

3 reasons why Atletico Madrid will beat Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal is challenged by Aymeric Laporte of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Manchester City’s new look back line shows how they can improve

DUBLIN, IRELAND - AUGUST 04: Alisson Becker of Liverpool during the international friendly game between Liverpool and Napoli at Aviva Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Five reasons why Liverpool can win the Premier League title

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JULY 07: Mateo Kovacic of Croatia misses his team's second penalty in the penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Russia and Croatia at Fisht Stadium on July 7, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Mateo Kovacic rejection reflects negative image around Manchester United

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 01: Luka Modric of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid and Bayern Muenchen at the Bernabeu on May 1, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Inter Milan show ambition by making move for Luka Modric

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Maurizio Sarri, coach of Chelsea looks on prior to the international friendly between Chelsea FC and Perth Glory at Optus Stadium on July 23, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Chelsea need to be patient with Maurizio Sarri if he is to succeed

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Alvaro Morata of Chelsea controls the ball during the international friendly between Chelsea FC and Perth Glory at Optus Stadium on July 23, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Chelsea slap huge £62 million price tag on Alvaro Morata

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 30: Edinson Cavani of Uruguay celebrates scoring his first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Uruguay and Portugal at Fisht Stadium on June 30, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Real Madrid consider Edinson Cavani as replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JULY 06: Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium (not pictured) scores past Alisson of Brazil his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Brazil and Belgium at Kazan Arena on July 6, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Signing Alisson Becker is a huge statement of intent from Liverpool

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa runs with the ball during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Final between Aston Villa and Fulham at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Jack Grealish set to be Mauricio Pochettino’s next project at Tottenham

BUFTEA, ROMANIA - OCTOBER 27: Phil Foden of England celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Under-17 EURO Qualifier between U17 England and U17 Romania at Football Centre FRF on October 27, 2016 in Buftea, Romania. (Photo by Ronny Hartmann/Getty Images)

3 players who can solve England’s midfield issues

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JULY 01: Luka Modric of Croatia and Mario Mandzukic of Croatia celebrate following their sides victory in a penalty shoot out during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Croatia and Denmark at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on July 1, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Croatia have a major chance to reach their first World Cup final