Premier League Darts LIVE: Result as Luke Littler throws nine-darter to claim biggest title of career
The 17-year-old darts sensation picked up his biggest title yet after beating world number one Luke Humphries 11-7
Luke Littler stormed to an enthralling 11-7 win in the Premier League Darts final to capture the biggest title of his career in front of 40,000 fans at the O2 Arena.
The 17-year-old easily overcame his semi-final opponent Michael Smith, winning 10-5 and showcasing his impressive talent to an already excited O2 crowd.
And Luke Humphries was equally impressive in his semi-final win over Michael van Gerwen, easing to a 10-5 win to set up a rematch of the world championship final.
The pair couldn’t be separated after the first 10 legs, heading into the break at 5-5, both having showcased why they’re the two leading players in their sport.
But it was Littler who really showed his class in the second period, landing an exceptional nine-darter to take a lead that he never relinquished.
The teenager finally fought off a brief challenge from Humphries to take the match 11-7 and land what may well be the first of many Premier League titles.
Premier League Darts Finals Odds
Luke Humphries 6/4
Luke Littler 7/4
Michael van Gerwen 4/1
Michael Smith 5/1
Tonight’s winner will take home £275,000. with the runner-up banking £125,000 and the losing semi-finalists getting £85,000 each.
The four players who didn’t make the play-offs in London will receive £60,000.
Premier League Darts Finals Prediction
It is perfectly poised and all four players have a good chance of taking home the title.
Littler topped the table, Humphries registered best scoring average, Van Gerwen recorded the highest checkout percentage and Smith has such a strong record over his semi-final opponent, Littler, that he will fancy of his chances of making the final.
It’s hard to call, but we’re opting for Luke Humphries to back up his world title and get the job done.
Premier League Darts table
A reminder of the league standings ahead of the semi-finals. Luke Littler topped the table after 16 nights of intense competition around Europe, with new world number one Luke Humphries coming in second.
Is Premier League Darts final on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch online tonight
Luke Littler will compete for the biggest win of his young career so far when he takes on the top three ranked players in the world in the Premier League Darts finals at the O2 Arena in London tonight.
Tonight Littler will take on Michael Smith in a best-of-19-leg shootout, while Michael van Gerwen meets Luke Humphries in the other semi-final. The two winners will collide in a best-of-21 final to crown the champion.
The finals take place tonight, Thursday 23 May, with the action from the 02 Arena set to get going at around 7.30pm BST.
Finals night will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action, with coverage beginning at 7pm BST.
Sky Sports customers can stream the live action online using the Sky Go app and website.
Below is everything you need to know.
How to watch the Premier League Darts final on TV and online tonight
Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith face off at the O2 Arena
Premier League Darts
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the Premier League Darts Finals Night from the O2 Arena.
It promises to be a dramatic night of darts in London with Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith all vying for the title. Stick with us for full live coverae
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