Luke Littler Pursues Jonny for Premier League Darts Top Spot Again
Luke Littler marked his second nightly victory of the Premier League season in Dublin. He vowed to narrow the gap on table leader Jonny Clayton.
Dublin Night Seven Recap
Littler overturned a 5-0 deficit to beat Gerwyn Price in a last-leg decider. He sealed the title by taking out 81 on double 15 in the final.
Earlier at the 3Arena, Littler beat Stephen Bunting 6-3 in the opening match. He then edged Michael van Gerwen in a semi-final that went to a deciding leg.
Match highlights
- Final comeback from 5-0 down to win on the final leg.
- Deciding checkout of 81 (double 15) to clinch night seven.
- High scoring in the semis, with numerous 170s recorded.
Table Implications
The win moved Littler up to second in the standings on 16 points. He now sits three points behind Jonny Clayton, with Gerwyn Price in third.
The result emphasised how Luke Littler Pursues Jonny for Premier League Darts Top Spot Again as the campaign progresses.
Crowd Reaction and Player Response
The Dublin crowd proved loud and partisan during the night. Littler drew boos at times but praised the arena atmosphere overall.
He said he is learning not to give the crowd a reaction. He also dismissed the idea of switching to a green shirt in Dublin for now.
Littler referenced past green-shirt choices by other players. He suggested any personal kit change would be a matter for the future.
Looking Ahead: Night Eight in Berlin
Premier League Night Eight will take place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin. The show is scheduled for Thursday, March 26.
Quarter-final pairings for the night are set as follows.
- Jonny Clayton vs Josh Rock
- Luke Humphries vs Michael van Gerwen
- Luke Littler vs Stephen Bunting
- Gerwyn Price vs Gian van Veen
Fixtures for most nights follow the draw bracket. Nights Eight and 16 are determined by league standings.
Broadcast and Context
Luke Humphries enters the event as the defending Premier League champion. Matches will be shown on Sky Sports each Thursday until May.
Fans can stream the action via NOW. Filmogaz.com will continue to report on developments as the league unfolds.
