Luke Littler secured his third Premier League victory of the season with a thrilling 6-4 win over Michael van Gerwen, highlighted by a perfect nine-dart leg in the fourth. The match showcased exceptional skill from both players, with Littler breaking Van Gerwen's throw early and managing to pull away again after a brief period where Van Gerwen leveled the match. Van Gerwen excelled, hitting ten 180s, but Littler's performance allowed him to maintain a six-point lead in the standings. This victory builds on Littler's earlier wins against Rob Cross and Nathan Aspinall.
Littler executed a stunning nine-dart leg in the fourth leg of his final against Van Gerwen, claiming his third Premier League win of the season.
Despite a valiant effort by Van Gerwen, who achieved an impressive ten 180s and averaged 112.50, Littler's skill led him to victory with a final score of 6-4.
"I didn't even realize the double 15 was in until Huw [Ware, the referee] shouted it... I hit one two weeks ago at the Pro Tour... I think that's the new route to go for this year."
Littler noted, "It's good to pick up another nightly win... to have a six-point lead over Luke [Humphries] is a good boost for myself."
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