Author: Tristan Wells

It promises to be a huge night at Alexandra Palace, as the two biggest names in the sport meet on the biggest stage of them all.Littler is through to his second successive final, after the 17-year-old hammered Stephen Bunting 6-1 in an emphatic last-four victory on Thursday night.Van Gerwen was also in ruthless mood, dropping only one set himself as he eased past Chris Dobey and booked his place in the final of this tournament for the seventh time.The Dutchman is looking for his fourth world title and his first since 2019, having twice fallen at the final hurdle since…

There was no New Year’s Day hangover for Arsenal as they kicked off 2025 with a comeback victory.They lived up to that challenge against Brentford, running out 3-1 winners to close the gap on the Premier League leaders to six points.Arne Slot’s side still have a game in hand, but Arsenal will take confidence after stretching their unbeaten run in all competitions to 12 matches.Nwaneri catches the eye in Saka’s absenceIt was here at the Gtech Community Stadium in 2022 that Ethan Nwaneri announced himself to the world by becoming the youngest player in Premier League history.Just 15 at the…

Looking imperious as things stand, Slot’s side are heavy favourites on Sunday.Here’s everything you need to know about the game.Date, kick-off time and venue Liverpool vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off time on Sunday 5 January, 2025.Anfield in Liverpool will host.Where to watch Liverpool vs Manchester United TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!Liverpool vs…

A run of three games over Christmas has brought just one point; given Chelsea’s form coming into it, nine looked a more likely return. They now sit fourth, behind not only runaway leaders Liverpool, but Nottingham Forest and Arsenal as well, with a resurgent Newcastle back within striking distance. Manchester City, with the promise of January reinforcement, are still well in the scrap. Source link

Now darts’ teenage sensation ‘The Nuke’ is up against ‘Diamond’ Ian White in the third round, with Ryan Joyce awaiting in the last 16 after edging out 20th seed Ryan Searle in a thriller earlier on Saturday. 12th seed Nathan Aspinall also cruised through in the afternoon by whitewashing Andrew Gilding, with Ricardo Pietreczko up next after the German’s 4-1 victory over Scott Williams. Source link

Littler blew away Ryan Meikle in a 3-1 win in the second round before Christmas, hitting a tournament record 140.91 set average along the way, and went within millimetres of a nine-darter when he missed double 12.Teenage sensation Littler and defending champion Humphries are on the same side of the draw this year at Ally Pally and could yet meet in the semi-finals.Eyes on the prize: Luke Littler hit a tournament record 140.91 set average as he beat Ryan Meikle in the second roundGetty ImagesHere’s everything you need to know about Littler’s next match at Alexandra Palace…What time is Luke…

But in the absence of their attacking threat, they can at least call upon their defensive steel to get the job done.Ipswich were not given a sniff all night, attempting three shots all game and none on target, as Arsenal kept their seventh clean sheet in the Premier League this season.No side has kept more than that, while no team has conceded fewer goals than Arsenal’s 16 in the top-flight so far in 2024/25. Here are three key talking points after Arsenal’s win.Arsenal get off to slow start without SakaAround the New Year is typically a time for fireworks, but…

Southampton will have Ivan Juric in the dugout for the first time when they host West Ham on Boxing Day.Russell Martin’s replacement watched on from the stands as the Saints held Fulham to a goalless draw over the weekend and Juric now gets his first taste of St Mary’s.There is an urgent need for him to hit the ground running, with Southampton sitting eight points off safety already having won only one Premier League match this season.West Ham’s form has improved slightly to ease the pressure on Julen Lopetegui, as a draw with Brighton last time out made it three…

Before the Brazilian had the pleasure of playing the Eagles twice this week, Jesus had scored five goals in his last 45 appearances for Arsenal.In the space of two matches against Crystal Palace, however, the striker matched that tally to underline how he still has plenty to offer Arsenal.Arne Slot’s side have two games in hand on Arsenal, but displays like this will give Mikel Arteta’s side the belief to think that they can keep pace in this title race.Simon Collings was at Emirates Stadium to see Arsenal in action…Gabriel Jesus continues his fine formAfter his brilliant hat-trick against Palace…

But this proved to be a game for the goalkeeper blunder, and the next, lamentably, came from Amorim’s own. Bayindir, unmoved for Solanke’s first goal, conceded directly from a Son Heung-min corner. His protestations that he had been fouled for the goal earned him a yellow and were surely born of embarrassment. After all, who concedes directly from a corner at this level? Source link