Londoner hinted a return to Lagos is in the works for title bout

Former world No1 was dumped out at Ally Pally

Captain Fernandes injured in defeat at Aston Villa‘We need to find solutions, we continue with our plan’Ruben Amorim insisted Manchester United risk making mistakes in the January transfer window if they panic after Bruno Fernandes joined their growing injury list. Amorim said he expects the United captain to miss their home Boxing Day game against …

Littler is the favourite to defend his historic title.

Morgan Rogers shows his importance to Aston Villa with two goals in a win over Manchester United, as Unai Emery's side remain in the title hunt.

Reigning champion Luke Littler worked hard for a 3-0 win over David Davies as Gerwyn Price was on the end of a shock second-round defeat at Alexandra Palace.

Gary Neville feels Ruben Amorim has given himself a blueprint to move forward after a notable change in style this week - but Roy Keane remains unimpressed with "one of the worst teams in the league" without the ball.

The Africa Cup of Nations hosts, Morocco, overcame a nervy start to beat Comoros in the tournament’s opening game on Sunday after Brahim Díaz and the substitute Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals.It was a far from convincing showing, however, from highly fancied Morocco who are 97 places above the small Indian Ocean island nation in the world …

Gerwryn Price was being touted as Luke Littler's biggest threat at Alexandra Palace, but the Welshman was stunned in round two of the World Darts Championship

West Ham express interest in Jorgen Strand Larsen, Alexander Isak's injury could force Liverpool to buy Antoine Semenyo, Aston Villa join race to sign David Moller Wolfe, plus more.

Watch a funny 60 seconds between Luke Littler and David Davies as we have a fake 170 checkout and premature walk off!

American Learner Tien overpowered his Belgian opponent Alexander Blockx 4-3(4) 4-2 4-1 to ‌win the Next Gen ATP Finals on Sunday, the year-ending exhibition tournament between the eight highest-ranked players on ​the tour aged 20 and under.

Hosts opened tournament with a statement victory in Group A

Murakami joins White Sox on $34m, two-year dealFormer NPB MVP adds power to Chicago rebuildDeal includes posting fee, award-based escalatorsThe rebuilding Chicago White Sox added Munetaka Murakami to their lineup on Sunday, agreeing to a $34m, two-year contract with the Japanese slugger.Murakami, who turns 26 on 2 February, joins a promising group of young …

The Welshman, 40, was defeated in straight sets by Dutch player Plaisier, 35, who had never previously advanced beyond the second round of the tournament.

Manchester United's injury problems worsened as captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes was replaced in a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa.

The Red Devils had not been beaten at Villa Park since 1995 but a sumptuous brace from Morgan Rogers helped the hosts secure their tenth consecutive win this season.

The 23-year-old followed up last week’s impressive double at West Ham with another brilliant brace against Manchester United.

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Fernandes appeared to pull up towards the end of the first half of the 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa and did not reappear for the second.

Aston Villa are just three points off the Premier League summit having beaten both Arsenal and Man City this season