Littler wins record fifth Premier League night, beats Van Gerwen 6-4

Luke Littler made darts history by becoming the first player to win five Premier League nights in a single season, defeating Michael van Gerwen 6-4 in Birmingham. At just 18, Littler now leads the league table by nine points and has secured his place in the end-of-season play-offs. His record-breaking victory came after hard-fought wins over Stephen Bunting and Nathan Aspinall earlier in the evening, with Littler overcoming deficits in each match. The final against Van Gerwen saw Littler recover from a 3-1 deficit, highlighted by a crucial 120 checkout, before closing out the match with a 102.5 average. Littler expressed confidence about finishing the league phase on top and aims to break the all-time points record, while Van Gerwen's run moved him into the play-off positions. The result cements Littler's status as a rising star and dominant force in professional darts.