O’Sullivan breezes to a 6-2 win over Hossein VafaeiDing beats Judd Trump 6-4 in other semi-finalRonnie O’Sullivan says he is motivated by the opportunity to “ruin the careers” of his major rivals after he breezed into the ninth UK Championship final of his career with a 6-2 win over Hossein Vafaei in York.Thirty years after he first won the title as …

Luton’s limited gameplan worked for 45 minutes but Brentford’s undoubted superiority was rammed home in the second half during their dominant victory. Brentford bombarded their opponents with 27 shots and the final score was the least they merited against a team that showed a whiff of attacking ambition only during the final 20 minutes.Despite …

Bath 41-24 ExeterUnderhill and Spencer also shine for home sideAt the end of another turbulent week for English rugby there was a collective need for some wintry cheer beside the River Avon. Warm it was not but there was enough crackle and bite to this West Country tussle to hold everyone’s attention right up until the final quarter when a free-flowing …

MARC ILES: Bolton Wanderers rattled five goals past hapless Harrogate to book their place in the FA Cup third round - but manager Ian Evatt could barely raise a smile.

AADAM PATEL AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: This was an afternoon for home comforts as Brentford returned to winning ways against Luton to stay in the top half of the table.

CIARAN HARRISON AT ST ANDREW'S: Wayne Rooney said some of his Birmingham players 'need to grow a pair of balls' as the Blues were held to a 0-0 draw at home to strugglers Rotherham.

NATHAN SALT AT ST MARY'S: Adam Armstrong sealed victory for Southampton against Cardiff by scoring twice in the first half to help the Saints move to within one place of Leeds.

JOE BERNSTEIN AT TURF MOOR: After losing their first seven home matches - an unwanted top-flight-record - Burnley got the quick start they wanted.

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Midfielder Bivesh Gurung scores a sublime winner to fire non-league Maidstone into the FA Cup third round, beating League Two Barrow 2-1 at the Gallagher Stadium.

Gunners start fast but have to negotiate a nervy finish to extend their advantage at the summit

O’Sullivan beat Hossein Vafaei 6-2 in a one-sided semi-final in York.

Battle of the promoted sides was a one-sided one.

Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League after another fast start earned them a 2-1 win over Wolves.

Brentford return to the top half of the Premier League after beating Luton to end a two-game losing run.

Arsenal move four points clear at the top of the Premier League table with victory over Wolves at Emirates Stadium.

Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard score in first 15 minutes