Mark Selby establishes a 6-2 lead over defending champion Judd Trump to take control of the UK Championship final in York.

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Defending champion Judd Trump reaches his fifth UK Championship final with a comfortable 6-3 victory over Neil Robertson in York.

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Watch the key moments from the UK Championship final, as Mark Selby's beats Judd Trump to claim his third UK crown.

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MARK SELBY has won the UK Championship! The Jester defeated Judd Trump 10-7 in a thrilling final to become a three-time winner of this competition. Selby was at his brilliant best in the opening