Luke Littler thrashes Michael van Gerwen to claim historic world title

Incredible Luke Littler etched his name into darting history with a crushing 7-3 victory over Michael van Gerwen to become the youngest ever PDC World Championship winner. The 17-year-old was in unstoppable form as he raced into a 4-0 lead, and despite Van Gerwen getting three sets on the board, he never really threatened a comeback and was always in Littler’s rear mirror. Van Gerwen was the previous youngest champion when he won the first of his three world titles in 2014 aged 24, but darting phenomenon Littler surpassed that feat.

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Ancelotti doesn’t rule out January signings as Madrid chase Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has not ruled out adding reinforcements to his squad in January as the club handles a injury crisis in defence. The Italian tactician refused to be drawn when asked if the club are looking to add Liverpool’s Trent Alexander Arnold this month or wait to acquire his services as a free agent in the summer window.

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Arsenal go second with comeback win at Brentford

Arsenal came from behind to beat Brentford in the first Premier League fixture of 2025 and boost their title hopes. Bryan Mbeumo put the hosts ahead, but Gabriel Jesus equalised with his sixth goal in four games. Quickfire strikes from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli then ensured Arsenal left west London with all three points.

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West Ham delt blow as Bowen fractures foot

Jarrod Bowen is set for a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his left foot during West Ham’s 5-0 defeat to Liverpool. The 28-year-old limped off in the 60th minute as Julen Lopetegui’s side were hammered at the London Stadium and no timescale has been given for his return.

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AC Milan appoint Sérgio Conceição as head coach

AC Milan have officially announced Sergio Conceicao as their new head coach, replacing Paulo Fonseca who was dismissed earlier on Monday. The 50 year old former Portugal international left his position as Porto manager after a trophy laden seven year spell in the summer and takes charge of a Milan side that sit eight in Serie A and 12th in the UEFA Champions League. His first game will be against Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana.

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