Ben Marsden

Ben Marsden

Ben is currently studying for his NCTJ qualification with News Associates after graduating from Durham University. He is an avid Liverpool fan, lover of tactics and long-time enthusiast of FourFourTwo’s quizzes. His favourite memories of being a journalist so far include his interview with musician Banners that featured in the Liverpool FC Programme, as well as Jurgen Klopp signing his article for his student newspaper on Klopp’s brilliant tenure at Anfield. When he does play football he plays as a bizarre striker/right-wing/right-back hybrid.

Latest articles by Ben Marsden

LIMEIRA, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Neymar of Santos reacts during a Campeonato Paulista match between Inter de Limeira and Santos at Major Levy Sobrinho Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Limeira, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)
RANKED! The top 10 Puma football athletes of 2026

By Ben Marsden Published

Puma have some of the best players in football on their roster

Stories
The Europa League trophy
Quiz! Every goalscorer in a Europa League final since 2000?

By Ben Marsden Published

Quiz! There are 68 names to guess, with some scoring on more than one occasion

Quiz!
Players of Aston Villa pose for a team photo prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between RB Leipzig and Aston Villa FC at Leipzig Stadium on December 10, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany.
Aston Villa star emerges as priority Chelsea target this summer: report

By Ben Marsden Published

Cole Palmer's downturn in form has led to discussions of attacking recruitment

Sport
Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion in Falmer, England on 2 April, 2025.
Marcus Rashford's next transfer could collapse over transfer fee: report

By Ben Marsden Published

English forward could be on the move again

Champions League
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is aiming to sell at least 10 players this summer
Manchester United set to give contract extension to star who hasn't played for two years: report

By Ben Marsden Published

Manchester United's summer overhaul may be starting in bizarre fashion

Transfers
Mikel Merino celebrates after scoring for Arsenal against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg match at Emirates Stadium in London, England on 8 April, 2025.
The amazing Champions League stat that hasn't happened for 21 years

By Ben Marsden Published

Mikel Merino celebrates after scoring for Arsenal against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Champions League
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 5: Arne Slot Manager of Liverpool congratulates Mohamed Salah of Liverpool after the 4-0 victory during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Liverpool FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Anfield on November 5, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)
Why there's been a massive change in this season's Premier League - that no one's noticed

By Ben Marsden Published

There has been a shift in the Premier League this year that has gone under the radar

Champions League
Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring for Barcelona against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals in May 2015.
Quiz! Can you name the players with the most goals and assists across the 2010s?

By Ben Marsden Published

Quiz! The 2010's saw some brilliant players, but who had the most goal contributions?

Quiz!
Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C), flanked with Barcelona's midfielder Xavi Hernandez (R) and Barcelona's midfielder Andres Iniesta (L), poses with the 2010 Ballon d'Or trophy (Golden Ball) for the best European footballer of the year prior to the Copa del Rey (King's Cup) football match FC Barcelona vs Real Betis on January 12, 2011 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)
What is La Masia? Barcelona’s legendary academy explained

By Ben Marsden Published

Barcelona's infamous talent factory, La Masia, is world-renowned

Football
Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Liverpool FC at The King Power Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Leicester, England
Liverpool given hope of late Alexander-Arnold U-turn: Report

By Ben Marsden Published

Could the Liverpool full-back be staying at Liverpool after all?

Prem
Liverpool manager Arne Slot
When can Liverpool win the Premier League title?

By Ewan Gennery Last updated

Arne Slot's Liverpool are closing in on a 20th top flight title win

Stories
Hartlepool United v Torquay United – Vanarama National League – Play Off Final – Ashton Gate
The English league where six teams could become champions on the final day of the season

By Ben Marsden Published

No Premier League title race? This competition's got you covered

Football
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Manchester City Team Group of (br) Erling Haaland, Ederson, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, Matheus Nunes, John Stones, (fr) Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovacic, Phil Foden, Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne before the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Manchester City and Club Brugge KV at City of Manchester Stadium on January 29, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
REVEALED: The major reason why Manchester City could struggle to challenge for the Premier League title next year

By Ben Marsden Published

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side will aim to put this season's disappointment behind them - but will that be possible?

Prem
Free-kicks ranked
Ranked! The 20 best free kicks of all time

By Ben Marsden Published

Ranked! The best free kicks of all time, from long range screamers to exquisite curlers

Ranked!
Phil Foden is being monitored by other clubs from around Europe
Manchester City looking to replace Phil Foden, in expensive move: report

By Ben Marsden Published

Phil Foden has been poor for Manchester City this term, with Pep Guardiola's patience running out

Prem
Tammy Abraham of Aston Villa scores for Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on November 28 2018 in Birmingham, England.
Line-up quiz! Can you name Aston Villa's starting XI from their 5-5 draw with Nottingham Forest in 2018?

By Ben Marsden Published

QUIZ! Two current European hopefuls battled it out in the Championship

QUIZ!
Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 08, 2024 in London, England.
Watch Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Live streams, TV channels, Preview for London derby

By Ben Marsden Published

How to watch Chelsea vs Spurs online and on TV, with all the details on live streams for the London derby at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on April 3.

How to watch
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Line-up quiz! Can you name Chelsea's starting XI from their 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in 2016?

By Ben Marsden Published

QUIZ! The London rivals took part in a classic that helped Leicester City win the Premier League

QUIZ!
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2025 in London, England.
Arsenal break Premier League record that proves they don't play boring football

By Ben Marsden Published

Arsenal have been criticised at times this term for not being as exciting as they used to be

Liverpool target Joao Pedro with Brighton team-mates Carlos Baleba and Matt O'Riley
Liverpool could smash transfer record for £100m Brighton star: report

By Ben Marsden Published

Liverpool are looking to strengthen - and one Brighton star is attracting interest all over Europe

Sport
James Tarkowski scores a late equaliser for Everton against Liverpool in the last-ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park in February 2025.
Quiz! How much do you know about the Merseyside derby?

By Ben Marsden Published

QUIZ! The "friendly derby" has had its fair share of thrillers

QUIZ!
LONDON COLNEY, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: (L-R) Ethan Nwaneri, Raheem Sterling, Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 training and press conference at Sobha Realty Training Centre on September 30, 2024 in London Colney, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
England could lose Arsenal wonderkid to Nigerian national side due this little known reason

By Ben Marsden Published

England currently have a talented youngster in their ranks, but the Arsenal star could switch allegiance to Nigeria

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James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur scores their 2nd goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Tottenham and Manchester City could smash transfer record for British wonderkid: report

By Ben Marsden Published

Tottenham and Manchester City are looking for reinforcements in the summer

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Arsenal squad for 2024/25 LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates scoring his teams first goal with teammates during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Arsenal FC and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal warned, as Real Madrid are coming for their star next: report

By Ben Marsden Published

Arsenal, beware: Real Madrid have signed Trent Alexander-Arnold and now want to add a Gooner to the mix

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Stuart Pearce Non-League Day
'It’s absolutely essential that funding drips down from the top end of the game' Stuart Pearce takes the Premier League trophy back to his non-league roots

By Ben Marsden Published

EXCLUSIVE FourFourTwo spoke to the England legend on Non-League Day

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