Mark Selby has admitted that he would like to face Ronnie O’Sullivan in the final of the Masters tournament at Wembley Arena next month.

The duo have met in the last two finals, with the record currently standing at one win each, and Selby has confessed that he enjoys the atmosphere that the titanic tussle brings.

Selby will be aiming to win his third Masters title in four years in 2011 after tasting success on his debut in 2008 and again in 2010. He also reached the 2009 final but succumbed 10-8 to The Rocket.

However, he gained revenge for this defeat by beating him 10-9 earlier this year and he admits he would like to face O’Sullivan – who is 7/2 favourite in Ladbrokes Snooker Odds - for a third successive time in the Masters final.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, which runs from January 9 to January 16, Selby said: "I've got a very good record in the event, I love playing at Wembley and it tends to bring the best out of me. The atmosphere in the last two finals against Ronnie O'Sullivan is the best I've ever played in.

"Ronnie beat me in 2009 then I beat him last year so it would be great to meet him in the final for a third time. The public might start to get bored of seeing us in the final every year, but I wouldn't mind!"

Those who are looking to place snooker bets should note that Selby is an 8/1 shot to taste success in Ladbrokes Snooker Odds and admits that the competition is getting tougher due to the greater number of tournaments now involved in professional snooker.

This means he will be taking the Masters tournament one game at a time, starting against Mark King in his opening match on January 9 (Ladbrokes Snooker Odds – Selby 1/3, King 9/4 to win match). However, he clearly has one eye on claiming the coveted crown again.