Luke Littler Triumphs Over Gerwyn Price in Thrilling Premier League Darts Clash
Luke Littler produced a stunning comeback to win Night Seven of the Premier League Darts at Dublin’s 3Arena. He overturned a 5-0 deficit to beat Gerwyn Price 6-5 in the final.
Night Seven summary
The 19-year-old reeled off six consecutive legs to seal victory. Littler survived eight match darts across the night.
| Stage | Result |
|---|---|
| Quarter-finals | Luke Littler 6-3 Stephen Bunting Gerwyn Price 6-0 Josh Rock Luke Humphries 6-3 Jonny Clayton Michael van Gerwen bye (Gian van Veen withdrew) |
| Semi-finals | Luke Littler 6-5 Michael van Gerwen Gerwyn Price 6-1 Luke Humphries |
| Final | Luke Littler 6-5 Gerwyn Price |
Semi-final classic
Littler edged Michael van Gerwen 6-5 in a high-quality semi-final. Van Gerwen produced a 170 finish to lead 5-3.
Littler fought back and hit double five to win the decider. He had also survived three match darts earlier in that match.
Final drama against Price
Gerwyn Price raced into a 5-0 lead in the final. Littler then won six straight legs to complete the turnaround.
Price missed the opportunities that would have sealed the match. The comeback marked a thrilling Premier League Darts clash in Dublin.
Key performances and stats
- Littler averaged around 105 in his quarter-final win over Stephen Bunting. He hit four 180s and posted 60% on doubles.
- Price averaged north of 109 in his semi-final victory. He hit five maximums and converted six of nine doubles.
- Luke Humphries produced a 120 ‘Shanghai’ finish in his win over Jonny Clayton.
- Gian van Veen withdrew after a kidney stone diagnosis and remained in hospital.
League impact and what’s next
Jonny Clayton stays top of the table after Night Seven. Littler moved into second place and is closing the gap.
Night Eight heads to the Uber Arena in Berlin. Planned fixtures include Clayton v Rock, Humphries v Van Gerwen, Littler v Bunting, and Price v Van Veen if he recovers.
Comments and context
Commentator Wayne Mardle described the format as volatile and noted the fun of an unlikely win. Matches continue weekly through May.
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