Ronnie O'Sullivan takes on Judd Trump in what promises to be a thrilling last 16 clash at the UK Championship in York this afternoon.

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The match has been billed the game of the tournament and is likely to be evenly contested by two of snooker's top stars.

O'Sullivan followed up his recent Premier League win with a superb performance to see off Steve Davis in round one.

World finalist Trump was made to work hard for his opening win, but played good safety and long potting and was aided by timely flukes in beating Dominic Dale 6-4.

The pair recently met in the final of PTC, in a game which saw Trump claim the title with a 4-3 victory in a sensational match.

Their latest encounter in snooker's second most prestigious ranking tournament promises to be another classic, with both well known for their quick-fire styles and clinical break building.

O'Sullivan became the new tournament favourite after his 6-1 thumping of Steve Davis and he is 4/9 to get past the young Bristolian today.

Trump will give The Rocket a tough test and is good value at 7/4 also with Bet365.

The match begins at 12.30pm and will be streamed live over the best of eleven frames from the Barbican Centre, York.