The Ally Pally wasp returned for the final as Luke Littler was attacked as the famous gatecrashers of the World Darts Championship threatened to upstage the world no1.

Littler was seen swatting away the insect during the showpiece at Alexandra Palace

After Hearts battled past Livingston to move six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership, manager Derek McInnes says there is 'more to come' as new players arrive.

Mikel Arteta believes Declan Rice deserves his place among the world's best midfielders after his double helped Arsenal to a 3-2 win over Bournemouth - a match the midfielder nearly missed through injury.

Chelsea have made discreet moves to sound out Eddie Howe's representatives as they look to replace Enzo Maresca.

Como boss Cesc Fabregas has been linked with the Chelsea managerial vacancy after Enzo Maresca's departure from Stamford Bridge

West Ham and Wolves look destined for the drop unless they improve their form.

Luke Littler won the third set of the World Championship final with this 170 finish.

Rice scored his first brace in 296 Premier League appearances in the win over Bournemouth.

For West Ham and Nuno Espirito Santo, the picture looks bleak. A hapless 3-0 defeat by bottom side Wolves on Saturday came as a stark reality check for the struggling Hammers.

Defender was at fault for Bournemouth opener

Andoni Iraola is happy with Bournemouth's performance but frustrated to be empty-handed after their 3-2 loss to Premier League leaders Arsenal.

ALEX BYWATER AT THE REC: By his own admission, Bruce Craig has lost count of the number of millions he's ploughed into Bath since taking control in 2010.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praises Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice's mentality, and says Arsenal showed maturity in their 3-2 win against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium.

Price tag for winger’s move to Manchester City would make headlines in any other country but not in EnglandAntoine Semenyo, it seems likely, will soon join Manchester City from Bournemouth for a fee of £65m. Given how well Rayan Cherki and Phil Foden have played from the right this season, it is not immediately obvious why City need him, but the modern …

Alex Coles scores a hat-trick as Northampton run in 10 tries against Harlequins to return to the top of the Prem Rugby table.

Table toppers extended their lead at the summit

JAMES SHARPE AT VITALITY STADIUM: Declan Rice raced over to the Arsenal fans tucked into the corner, grabbed the television camera in both hands, and planted a smacker right on the lens.

John McGinn gets two goals and Ollie Watkins scores on his 250th appearance for Aston Villa, inflicting a fourth straight league defeat upon Nottingham Forest.

Brighton end their six-game winless run with a comfortable victory over struggling Burnley in the Premier League.

Wolves secure a first Premier League win of the season at the 20th attempt as they make light work of fellow strugglers West Ham at Molineux.

Declan Rice scores twice, as Premier League leaders Arsenal come from behind to beat Bournemouth following early error.